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Fall 2007 News and Notes Archive
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News and Notes Archives Gwinn Huxley Nixon Scholarship Endowment Established
The Gwinn Huxley Nixon Scholarship Endowment has been established with a $25,000 gift to the Augusta Tech Foundation by Dr. Sally Nixon Hand in honor of her father.
LPN Students Receive Their Pins During Burke Ceremony
Five LPN students received their pins in a ceremony held on December 18th.
Skills USA Helps Collect Toys for Tots
The Skills USA Student Chapter at Augusta Technical College helped collect toys to benefit the Marine Corps' annual Toys for Tots Drive.
New Members Initiated into Phi Theta Kappa
New members were initiated into Phi Theta Kappa at a ceremony featuring guest speaker, Mrs. Janice Richardson.
Larry Jones Named Chamber of Commerce 2007 Small Business Person of the Year
Larry Jones, the owner of Universal Plumbing and a member of the Augusta Technical College Foundation Board of Directors, was named Small Business Person of the Year.
Kellogg Company Plant Presents Augusta Technical College with $10,000 Grant
Plant Manager Jay Kuhn presented Augusta Tech Preseident Terry Elam with a $10,000 grant check for the college's business and industry training programs.
Augusta Tech Skills USA Chapter Attends Fall Leadership Conference
Augusta Tech's Skills USA Chapter attended the fall leadership conference in Atlanta.
Kellogg Receives Plaque for Manufacturer Appreciation Week Nomination
Kellogg Plant Manager Jay Kuhn and members of Kellogg's marketing team were presented with a Manufacturing Appreciation Week plaque from Governor Perdue's office.
Community Foundation Awards $10,000 Toolbox Scholarship Grant to the Augusta Tech Foundation
The Augusta Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant for toolbox scholarships by the Community Foundation.
Golovan and Thacker Continue Their Education
Gary Golovan and Dalton Thacker continue to expand their education.
OTA Students Participate in Hippotherapy Program for Special Needs Clients
OTA students participated in the annual Blue Ribbon Riders Demonstration Day for special needs clients.
New Program Chair for Mechanical Engineering Technology Joins College
Meet Mike Weiksner, the new program chair for the MET Program.
Augusta Tech Board Chair Elected Secretary of TCDA
Tommie Aaron, the Board Chair of the Augusta Technical College Foundation Board of Directors, has been elected Secretary of the Technical College Directors Association.
LPN Pinning Ceremony to be Held on Burke Campus December 18th
The Waynesboro/Burke Campus of Augusta Technical College will hold its LPN Pinning Ceremony on December 18th at 1:00pm in the Burke County Auditorium.
Phi Theta Kappa Initiation to be held December 4th
Phi Theta Kappa will hold its annual initiation on December 4th beginning at 7:00pm in the 400 building cafeteria.
Augusta Tech Officially Lights Holiday Tree
See photos from the annual holiday tree lighting and cookie reception.
Printing and Graphics Technology Program Produce Community Service Video
Check out the video produced for the Skills USA/Lowe's Community Service Project for the Augusta Training Shop.
Burke Campus Will Host Hair and Fashion Show on December 4th
The Burke Campus will play host to a hair and fashion show on Tuesday, December 4th beginning at 6:30pm.
Tommy Lyles Commissioned by Walton Rehab Hospital to Create Sculpture
Our very own artist in residence and welding instructor Tommy Lyles has been commissioned to create a sculpture that will be housed on the grounds of Walton Rehab.
Faculty Participated in YDC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston and Mrs. Jo Anne Robinson participated in the YDC's ribbon cutting ceremony for their new building.
Kevin Ward Reception Held November 20th
Kevin Ward was honored with a reception by the faculty and staff of Augusta Tech for his win as the Rick Perkins Teacher of the Year.
Phi Theta Kappa Initiation Scheduled for December 4th
Students who meet the requirements of Phi Theta Kappa will be inducted into the Alpha Chi Chapter on the evening of December 4th.
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Scheduled for November 29th
The annual Augusta Tech Holiday Tree Lighting is scheduled for November 29th in front of the 1300 building.
Beverly Peltier Receives Outstanding Newcomer Award from Georgia Educational Advancement Council
Beverly Peltier received the Outstanding Newcomer Award for Advancement Professionals at the GEAC Conference.
Augusta Tech Paramedic Students on World Championship Fire Fighting Team
The Fort Gordon Fire Fighting team, comprised of two students from Augusta Tech, won the title of World Championship Team.
November 8th Declared Kevin Ward Day in Augusta
By proclamation of the Mayor of Augusta, November 8th is Kevin Ward Day in Augusta.
Career Fest Draws Large Crowd of Employers and Students
The fall Career Fest brought together students and potential employers thanks to the hard work of the Career Services staff.
Fort Gordon Celebrates American Education Week
Fort Gordon will celebrate American Education Week beginning Tuesday, November 13th and running through Thursday, November 15th.
Fall Fling 2007
Fall Fling was held on the main campus of Augusta Tech on November 3.
Kevin Ward Receives State Proclamation
Kevin Ward, Augusta Tech's Teacher of the Year, recently received a State Board Proclamation.
Paramedic Students on Winning National Championship Fire Fighting Team at Fort Gordon
Two Augusta Tech paramedic students and their fellow fire fighters have achieved a national title in fire fighting and will compete in Las Vegas at the World Championships.
Monica Cunningham Wins Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Monica Cunningham's SpongeBob Square Pants Pumpkin takes first place in the annual Augusta Tech Pumpkin Carving Contest.
Junior Achievement Students Visit Augusta Tech
A contingency of Junior Achievement students spent the day at Augusta Tech learning about technical education and career opportunities.
Culinary Arts Students Display their Art of Chocolate
The Augusta Technical College Culinary Arts department participated in the 12th Annual Art of Chocolate held at the Old Medical College.
LPN Students Participate in Mock Drill
LPN students had an opportunity to participate in a mock disaster drill at University Hospital.
Augusta Tech Raises $3,052.53 for the American Heart Walk
Augusta Tech faculty, staff and students raised over $3,000 to help fight heart disease in our community.
Energy Forum Held on Augusta Tech Campus
Area school system counselors and administrators attended an Energy Forum held at Augusta Tech.
Service Awards Presented
Twenty-six service awards were presented by President Terry Elam during the October faculty and staff meeting.
Respiratory Therapy Technology Students Meet Dr. Forrest Bird
Respiratory Therapy Technology students met Dr. Forrest Bird, the inventor of the Bird ventilators and the Babybird ventilators used throughout hospitals nationwide.
Marty Hegler Celebrates Retirement
On September 28th, friends and faculty said good-bye to Marty Hegler as she moved into her new stage of life as a retiree.
Julie Langham Recognized by Thomson High School
Julie Langham has been named a "Top Dog" by Thomson High School.
President Terry Elam Named Community Champion by Neighborhood Improvement Project
The Neighborhood Improvement Project named President Terry Elam a 2007 Community Champion in Education.
Surgical Technology Students Participate in Proclamation Ceremony in Atlanta
Terri Crosson and Stephanie Potter along with Program Chair Gene Burke attended the recent proclamation signing ceremony in Atlanta to recognize Surgical Technology Week in Georgia.
Purification Cellutions and the MeadWestvaco Foundation Present Grant
Purification Cellutions and the MeadWestvaco Foundation presented a $6,000 grant check to the Augusta Technical College Foundation.
Expansion Management Magazine Ranks GA QuickStart Training Number 1 in the Nation
Expansion Management Magazine conducted their annual poll of site location consultants and they ranked Georgia QuickStart Training as the number 1 business and industry training program in the nation.
Augusta Tech Foundation Sponsors 5th Annual Retiree Brunch
The 5th Annual Retiree Brunch and Campus Visit was sponsored by the Augusta Technical College Foundation on September 21st.
Barbara Banning Elected Chairperson for Augusta Occupational Therapy District Association
Barbara Banning will begin serving a two year term in January as Chairperson for the Augusta Occupational Therapy District Association.
Thomson LPN Students Receive Pins
LPN students from the Thomson campus received their nursing pins at a ceremony held in the Peter S. Knox Jr. Center for Technology at Augusta Tech.
Lisa Nagle Presents at National Conference of the American Association of Medical Assistants
Lisa Nagle presented her topic, "Successful Externships," at the national conference of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Medical Assisting Students Perform Physicals for Headstart Children
Students from Augusta Tech's Medical Assisting Program were asked to assist with Head Start physicals for 3 and 4 year olds on September 13th at three area school locations.
Governor Proclaims Surgical Technologists Week
Governor Perdue proclaims September 24 Surgical Technologists Week
LPN Candidates Get Pinned in Ceremony
LPN students were pinned by family and friends at the Summer Quarter Pinning Ceremony held on the Main Campus of Augusta Tech.
Medical Assisting Students Conduct Physicals for Head Start Program
Medical Assisting students helped out Head Start by providing physicals for the 3 and 4 year olds entering the Head Start program this year.
Augusta Tech Breaks Ground for a New Campus in Columbia County
Augusta Technical College held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 14 for its new location in Columbia County.
Kevin Ward Named Rick Perkins Teacher of the Year
Kevin Ward, the Program Chair for the Marketing Management Department at Augusta Tech, was named the 2007 Rick Perkins Award Winner.
Join the Ultimate Road Trip with Monster.com
The Wellness Committee willl be hosting a three campus visit on October 11th with a representative from Monster.com who will be presenting a seminar called "Unleash Your Inner Monster."
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