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MidweekmemoUSA FacultyDevelopment CouncilForum to be held March 8-11
Faculty and graduate studentswill showcase their research,scholarly and creative projects at the17th Annual USA FacultyDevelopment Council Forum, whichwill feature a speaker as well as bookand poster displays, March 8-11 inthe Student Center Lobby.
Dr. Matthew T. Huss, professorat Creighton University in Omaha,Neb., will lecture on “Not AllForensic Science is Created Equal:The Role of Forensic Psychology” onMarch 9 at 1 p.m. in the StudentCenter Ballroom.
Huss will focus on the significantproblems stemming from theincreasing popularity of forensicscience in both the mass media andthe courtroom, and he will talk about“the so-called science admitted intocourtrooms across the country.”
“A specific area of forensicscience, forensic psychology is alsobecoming increasingly popular andsuffers from some of the samesensationalistic expectations,” saidHuss. “However, there are aspects offorensic psychology that are bothintuitively appealing and exhibitsignificant empirical support.Psychopathy is one area of specialinterest that will be explored interms of its empirical basis andimplications within the legalsystem.”
Huss received his master’s degreein legal studies and his doctorate inpsychology from the University ofNebraska-Lincoln. His researchinterests include law and psychologyand forensic-clinical psychology withprimary interests on the predictionof violence, domestic violence andsex offenders. He is also interested inhow jurors perceive insanity and theadmissibility of scientific evidence.
Huss has written more than 50different scholarly presentations anda textbook on forensic psychology,“Forensic Psychology: Research,Practice, and Applications.”
In 2000, Huss co-wrote“Aggression and Violent Behavior”with Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling, professor in the USAdepartment of psychology. The paperfocused on the identification of thepsychopathic batterer and theclinical, legal and policy implications.
Following Huss’ lecture,refreshments and dialog withresearch forum participants will beheld at the forum displays in theStudent Center Lobby.
The forum display is acelebration of the extensive anddiverse contributions of all theUniversity’s disciplines. It also givesthe public and the Universitycommunity an opportunity to talkwith faculty from across the campusabout their work and to take a lookat the breadth of talent at USA.
Last year, USA faculty generatedmore than $37 million in externalcontract and grant funding. Thisallows USA to be involved in a widerange of important issues, includingimproving science and matheducation in public schools, makingadvances in health care, protectingthe environment and coastline,exploring alternative fuel sources,and many others.
The deadline for poster and bookapplications has been extended toMarch 1.
For more information about theforum, contact De Patterson at(251) 460-6310.
USA Faculty, Staff andStudents Make Plans toAttend Higher EducationDay March 4
University students, faculty andstaff will join thousands at the 2010 Higher Education Day Rally in Montgomery on Thursday,March 4.
During the 11 a.m. rally on theState House steps, participants willask legislators to give highereducation its equal share of dollars inthe 2010-2011 education budget,which funds K-12, two-year andfour-year public institutions.Following the rally, a free luncheonfor participants will be held on theCapitol grounds.
“It is important that theUniversity of South Alabama be well represented again this yearbecause we are facing a challengingbudget situation,” said HappyFulford, executive director ofgovernmental relations. “We alsoneed to be sure that the solution tothe PACT funding problem is notaccomplished at the expense ofhigher education.”
In preparation for the trip, theUSA Student GovernmentAssociation has launched a note-writing campaign to tell legislatorswhy USA is a great institution.
Students wanting moreinformation about the note-writingcampaign or to reserve bus seatsshould call the SGA Office at (251) 460-7191 or stop by theStudent Center, Room 280. Thedeadline for students to reserve busseats is Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Center for AcademicService-Learning and CivicEngagement is asking facultymembers to use this trip toMontgomery as a service-learningproject for their classes.To discuss service-learningopportunities or to reserve bus seats,contact Karen Peterson, co-director
of the Center for Academic Service-Learning and Civic Engagement at(251) 460-6148 or [email protected]. Bus seatsfor students can also be reserved inthe Student Center, Room 139.
The University’s Office ofGovernmental Relations isorganizing the bus trip for facultyand staff. Seating is limited. Toreserve bus seats for faculty and staff, contact Marsha Butler at (251) 460-7277 or e-mail her [email protected]. All buses willdepart from University Commons at8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m.
The Higher EducationPartnership, which sponsors the rally,represents 13 of Alabama’s publicinstitutions of higher education.
Send USA Campus Calendar Events
TodayItems may be submitted to the
calendar the following ways:
• E-mail items [email protected] [email protected]
• Fax to the Office of PublicRelations at 460-7827
• Mail to the Office of PublicRelations in Room 256,Administration Building
• Use the submission form on thecalendar page Web site
You can access the calendar atwww.southalabama.edu/usacal/campuscalendar
USA Writer-in-ResidenceFrye Gaillard to HostAmericana Concert atLaidlaw Feb. 28
Singer-songwriters KathrynScheldt of Fairhope and Peter Cooperof Nashville will perform anAmericana concert on Feb. 28 at7:30 p.m. at the Laidlaw PerformingArts Center.
USA writer-in-residence FryeGaillard will host the event. Gaillardis the author of “Watermelon Wine:Remembering the Golden Years ofCountry Music” and “With Musicand Justice for All: Some Southernersand Their Passions.” Special guestsinclude Fairhope violinist TomMorley of the Mobile SymphonyOrchestra, the Celtic group Mithril,and the Southern Girl ReunionBand, consisting of Catherine Marxand Mike Severs of Nashville andCorky Hughes and Jimmy Roebuckof the Mobile area.
Scheldt has received internationalacclaim for her latest CD, “SouthernGirl.” “Joined on most songs byrenowned author Frye Gaillard asco-writer, Scheldt hones in on thestaple of country music through theages, the story song,” wroteAustralian critic Keith Glass in theJanuary issue of Country MusicCapital News. “Her no nonsensewarm and friendly vocals are aconvincing tool.”
Cooper, who has appeared andrecorded with such artists as Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris,and Kim Carnes, rose to the top ofthe Americana charts with his recentCD “Mission Door.”
“Peter Cooper looks at the worldwith an artist’s eye and a humanheart and soul,” declares song-writing legend Kris Kristofferson.
Band members bring a widevariety of experience to their USAconcert. Marx is pianist in Reba McEntire’s band, and Seversplays guitar for Don McLean andfor the veteran rock group, TheRascals. Hughes is a former guitaristfor Black Oak Arkansas, andRoebuck is a legendary Gulf Coastdrummer who plays everything fromcountry to jazz.
Tickets are $15 for the public and$10 for students. They are availablethrough www.southerngirlmusic.comor www.brownpapertickets.com orwww.shellkatenterprisesllc.com.
Online Learning LabPlans PodcastingWorkshop
Dr. Brenda Litchfield and theUSA Online Learning Lab will offera two-hour workshop titled“Presentation Skills for Podcasting.”
The workshop will cover thebasics about how to present in frontof a camera and strategies to increaseinteractivity.
Faculty should come prepared togive a very short lecture in thisworkshop.
The workshop will be offered onTuesday, March 9, 1-3 p.m., UCOM,Room 3211, and Wednesday, April7, 3-5 p.m., UCOM, Room 3228.
For more information, contactGail McLean at (251) 380-2861, ore-mail [email protected].
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Retirement Systems of Alabama
2010Retirement Preparation Seminars
Retirement Preparation Seminarsare designed for employees who are at least within five years of retirement eligibility.
Registration is required and seminars fill very quickly.
If you have questions regarding the seminars, please call RSA Field Services (877) 517-0020 or (334) 517-7000
Ask to speak with either Judy Utley or Maxine Kelley.
The schedule and registration form are available on the RSA Web site: www.rsa-al.gov/Ret%20Planning/trs-retprep.html
Thank you for your support.
Editor: Alice Jackson. “Midweek Memo” is published by the Office of Public Relations for University of South Alabama personnel.News should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Visit us at www.southalabama.edu/publicrelations/midweek/
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Friday, February 26, 2010
The Fairhope Film Series will present “Waltz with Bashir” at 7 p.m. inthe USA Baldwin County Performance Center, 111 St. James Ave. It is thefirst animated film to be nominated for an Academy Award in the foreignlanguage category. For more information, contact Kathy Ferniany at (251)928-9133, or e-mail [email protected].
Monday, March 1, 2010
The department of music will present a faculty chamber music programin the Recital Hall of the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.Dr. Laura Moore, director of choral activities, will conduct. Generaladmission tickets will be $5, and tickets for University faculty, staff, studentsand all senior citizens will be $3. Tickets will be sold only at the door. Formore information, or to arrange for special accommodations, call (251)460-7116, (251) 460-6136, or visit www.southalabama.edu/music.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
“Formulae and Functions in Excel 2007 (Part II)” will begin at 1:30p.m. in the Seminar Room, Computer Services Center. Requires a workingknowledge of Excel 2007 or attendance at “Introduction to Excel 2007(Part 1).” To register online, https://jagmail.usouthal.edu/cgi-bin/CA/seminar/semself.cgi. For more information, contact Dr. Alla Zakharova at(251) 460-6161, e-mail [email protected], or visitwww.southalabama.edu/cscworkshops.html.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution ofStanford University, will present “The Crisis in Classics” for theHumanities and Social Sciences Colloquium at 3 p.m. in Room 122,Humanities Building. At 7 p.m., Hanson will present the HellenicEndowment Distinguished Lecture, “Society and Warfare in AncientGreece” in the Recital Hall of the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. Bothevents are free and open to the public. The departments of foreignlanguages and literatures and the department of philosophy are co-sponsoring the events. For more information, contact Dr. Ron Nelson at (251) 460-6725, or Dr. Isabel Brown at (251) 460-6291.
The Weekly Online Learning Lab Workshop will present “CreativeCommons and EndNote,” 3-5 p.m. in Room 3302, College of Education.Repeats Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact Gail McLeanat (251) 380-2681, or e-mail [email protected].
Monday, March 8, 2010
The University Bookstore’s Spring Sidewalk Sale will begin at 9 a.m.with mark-down pricing on numerous items. For more information, call(251) 460-7012, or e-mail [email protected].
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Celtic band Mithril will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall ofthe Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. Repeats Thursday, March 11. Advancetickets for both concerts are available at www.mithril.us, or by calling (800) 838-3006. Unsold tickets will be available at the door. Generaladmission tickets will be $10, and tickets for University faculty, staff,students and all senior citizens will be $5.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The USA National Alumni Association will host the 2010Distinguished Alumni and Service Award Gala in the Mitchell Center.Cocktails at 6 p.m. will be followed at 6:45 p.m. with a dinner where sixdistinguished alumni, a philanthropic trust and a community service leaderwill be honored. For more information on purchasing a table or individualtickets, contact Carol Kittrell at (251) 460-7084.
Friday, March 12, 2010
The deadline for ordering rental regalia for Spring Commencementfrom the University Bookstore without a late fee is 5 p.m. For moreinformation, call (251) 460-7012.
