Pink Treadmills at Campus Center to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Why would the University of West Georgia’s University Recreation (UREC) Department install pink treadmills in the Campus Center? Because the manufacturer of those treadmills, Cybex International will pay 10 cents a mile to support breast cancer research for every mile logged on the new pink 770Ts for the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

“Although the positive effects of exercise have long been known to reduce obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease – less well-known is that exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer,” said Paul Juris, executive director of the CYBEX Institute. “Data supports women of any age can reduce their breast cancer risk up to 23 percent with 6 or more hours per week of moderate exercise.”

“Our department recognizes that breast cancer is the number two cause of cancer death in U.S. women,” said Matt Miller, UWG’s director of Universtiy Recreation. “We feel as if this is one small way that UREC can educate our participants and help raise awareness to this fact. When CYBEX offered us the opportunity to join the partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, we willingly accepted. We think our students and members will choose to work out on the pink treadmills for their October workouts because they realize that every mile logged is one step closer to a cure.”

UWG is one of only four sites in Georgia that will have the pink treadmills, along with Ga. Tech and two locations in Augusta.

CYBEX produces several versions of the pink treadmill – all top-of-the-line commercial machines – in its manufacturing facility in Medway, Mass. “Our powder-coating system allows us the flexibility to produce products in virtually any color,” said CYBEX general manager Jason Ferwerda. And the company says the treadmill will have no problem withstanding the 24/7 usage that the Pink Ribbon Run might generate. “CYBEX products are built to withstand almost anything. We have had a treadmill under constant usage in our test area for over a year at a time,” Ferwerda said.

Miller adds, “One factor that makes the University of West Georgia’s participation in the Pink Ribbon Run program unique is that Dr. Melanie McClellan, vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (who is retiring) and Linda Picklesimer, former director of the Campus Center, have both had personal battles with this disease. Both women were instrumental in getting the Campus Center approved, funded, and eventually constructed in 2006.”

The Campus Center serves as the main student recreation facility on campus and also contains meeting spaces and social gathering spaces for the university community.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

About CYBEX

Cybex International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment primarily for commercial use. The CYBEX product line, including a full range of strength and cardio training machines, is designed using exercise science to reflect the natural movement of the human body. Led by the CYBEX Institute for Exercise Science, CYBEX fitness equipment is engineered to produce optimal results for users from the first-time exerciser to the professional athlete. Products are available for a wide range of facilities, from commercial health clubs to home gyms, and are sold in more than 85 countries worldwide. For more information on CYBEX and its product lines, visit the Company’s website at www.cybexintl.com.

About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and translational research. The Foundation supports scientists at top universities and academic medical centers worldwide conducting the most advanced and promising breast cancer research that will lead to prevention and a cure in our lifetime. A minimum of 85 cents of each dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. For more information, visit www.bcrfcure.org or call 1.866.FIND.A.CURE.

Homecoming is Upon Us!

It's that time of year again, and there are a plethora of great events lined up this year. First we have Spirit Night in Adamson square tonight at 6:30 complete with a pep rally, the Greek Spirit Yell competition, and a live performance by the Velcro Pygmies to boot. Tomorrow the homecoming celebration continues and kicks into high gear starting with our homecoming parade at 10:00 a.m. followed by tailgating and our homecoming football game at 2:00 p.m. where the Wolves will take on Henderson State. That night the NPHC will be hosting its annual step show at the Coliseum at 6:30 so be sure to pick up your tickets. This is going to be one epic weekend! Below is a complete alumni and undergrad schedule.

Alumni Homecoming Events

Phi Mu Open House - Phi Mu House - 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
President's Pancake Breakfast - The Coliseum - 9:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting of the National Alumni Association - The Coliseum - 9:30 a.m.
UWG Alumni Parade Watch - Front Lawn of The Coliseum - 10:00 a.m.
Class of 1961 Reception - University Stadium - Alumni Tailgate Zone - 11:00 a.m. - complimentary but reservations required
National Alumni Association Tailgate - University Stadium - 11:00 a.m. - complimentary but reservations required
WGAF Tailgate - University Stadium - WGAF Patio - 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - $10 per person - RSVP to Athletics at 678-839-6533
UWG Wolves vs Henderson State - 2:00 p.m.
My Big Fat Greek Party: a celebration of Greek life at UWG - Greek Village Pavilion- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Undergrad Homecoming Events

Friday, September 30, 2011
Pep Rally: (Sponsored by SAC, UWG Alumni, and Carrollton Mainstreet), Carrollton Square, 6:30pm-9pm
Yell like Hell (during the pep rally): Carrollton Square, Judging starts at 7pm

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Homecoming Parade: Westover Square Line-Up 9am, Parade starts at 10am
Homecoming Game: University Stadium 2pm
Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen: Halftime
NPHC Step Show: Coliseum, 7pm

Wolves Capture the Square, Tonight!!!

On Sept. 30, 2011, from 6:30 PM to midnight, the University of West Georgia along with the UWG Alumni Association and Carollton Main Street will hold the Wolves Capture the Square homecoming event.

The event will kickoff at 6:30 P.M. with a pep rally featuring the UWG band, cheerleaders, and the football team. At 7 P.M., the spirit yell contest will begin. Finally, at 8 P.M., the Velcro Pygmies will perform.

Both Plates and Irish Bred Pub will setup tents outside so patrons can eat outside and join the festivities if desired, or patrons can still eat inside.

First Year Program Focuses on Learning

When near-naked video dancers, hostile housewives and basketball players’ brawling ex-mates are posited as the new norm, some young women—even college co-eds—get confused about what constitutes appropriate behavior, said Marian Muldrow, a University of West Georgia English professor.

Case in point: A first-year student in the African-American Female Learning Community that Muldrow launched this fall recently shared her reaction to an overly noisy dormitory mate. “So, she yells,” said Muldrow, replaying what her student conveyed about the tiff, “‘if I hear you talking that loud one more time, I’m going to scream.’”

“Really?” Muldrow added. “How does that make the situation any better?”

READ MORE:

http://diverseeducation.com/article/16441/

WOLF ENCOUNTERS: Freshmen of Impact

by: Corey Cusick/Times-Georgian

Daryl Dickey made it known in fall camp that his ball club had some incoming freshmen that could potentially step into big-time roles this season.

And three games into the 2011 campaign, the University of West Georgia football coach has already seen that ideology come into prophetic fruition, with a trio of true freshmen in linebacker Teddy Lawrence, defensive back Trenton Edwards and defensive end Amir Mustafaa — among others — all getting crucial reps early this year.

Read more: Times-Georgian - WOLF ENCOUNTERS Freshmen of Impact

County considers whether to close 10 voting precincts

by: Winston Jones/ Times-Georgian


Carroll County election officials are considering cutting costs by closing 10 voting sites and consolidating them into other nearby precincts.


Elections Supervisor Becky Deese said the move could save the county more than $1,000 per precinct each election. She said no action will be taken until after the Nov. 8 elections.

“Precincts in close proximity to others will be easiest to consolidate,” Deese said Tuesday. “We have 30 precincts in the county and that’s too many for a county this size.”

Read more: Times-Georgian - County considers whether to close 10 voting precincts

Register now for the annual Run for UWG, taking place Thursday, Oct. 6

The Run for UWG, a 5K run on the University of West Georgia campus that benefits the school’s scholarship fund, will feature a new race course when runners of all ages converge at the UWG Athletics Complex, on Thursday, Oct. 6.

Early registration for the event has been extended to Tuesday, Oct. 4.

A fall tradition at UWG, the event will include a tot trot for children ages 2-6 (starts at 5:15 p.m.), a one-mile fun run (5:45 p.m.) and the 5K run (6:15 p.m.).

If you register by Oct. 4, fees are: $10 for UWG students, $15 for individuals and $40 for families (can include up to four participants).

All those who register by Oct. 4 receive a T-shirt.

Participants are encouraged to pick up their T-shirts on Oct. 5 (the day before the race) at the Alumni House between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you register on Oct. 5 or on race day, fees are: $15 for UWG students, $20 for individuals and $40 for families.

To register by phone (must use credit card), call 678-839-6582 or to download an entry form, visit http://www.westga.edu/assetsDept/alumni/Run_for_UWG_11(4).pdf

Completed entry forms can be mailed or hand-delivered to:

Run for UWG
Alumni House
1601 Maple St.
Carrollton, Ga. 30118

The new course for the races will begin and end at the UWG Athletics Complex (home of UWG's football stadium) and will run entirely through campus.

So lace up your running shoes and join the Wolves for fun and fitness!

Ready, set, SPELL!

Ready, set, SPELL! The University of West Georgia Theatre Company presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!"
Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of six over-achieving adolescent students who share the spotlight as they sing about their experiences in the spelling competition. The spelling bee is run by three quirky adults, a former spelling bee champion, a vice principal who hasn’t been involved since “the incident” five years ago, and the “comfort counselor” who is completing his probation. Each student is competing to win the spelling bee trophy and be crowned the Putnam County spelling champion in order to go to Washington, DC to compete in the BIG BEE. Will the kids crack under the pressure?

Share the journey of competition with these ambitious misfits who will charm your socks off with their love and passion for spelling.

The eccentric cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" includes: Kenya White (Ringgold) who plays the all American Boy Scout Chip Tolentino; Gabrielle Benson (Chicago) as the politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere; Matthew Suwalski (Woodstock), helmeted for his own safety as Leaf Coneybear; Garrett Carpenter (Hartwell) portrays a previous spelling finalist with a mucus membrane disorder William Barfee; Monica Mora (Acworth ) as overachieving Marcy Park; Amy Shelton (Hiram) the sweet little Olive Ostrovsky; Karlie Clifton (Dallas) as Rona Lisa Peretti, the past spelling bee champion; Zac Mann (Decatur) as the Vice Principal Douglas Panch, and Conrad Bromberek (Newnan) as the “comfort counselor” Mitch Mahoney. The ensemble includes Sarah Reichenbach (Johns Creek), Iman Hinton (Marietta), Gracie Bramlett (Dalton), Terrence Smith (Atlanta), and Lauren Bailey.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" will have you laughing out of your seat from Oct. 5th – 8th at 7:30 pm and Oct. 8th and 9th at 2:30 pm in the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. There will also be a Community Preview Oct. 4 at 7:30 pm. Guest tickets are $10 and seniors are $7.

For more ticket information, please call the box office at (678) 839-4722.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" contains some adult content.

UWG Reports Decrease in Crime

Crime at the University of West Georgia has decreased dramatically in most areas over the past three years, according to the annual report of criminal activity released by campus police.

According to Campus Police Chief Thomas Mackel, while no specific reason can be found to explain the drop, crime on campus often depends on a variety of factors, including who is present on campus at a given time.

“We’re pretty consistent on what we do,” Mackel said. “A lot of time crime will be cyclical on campus. For example, around 2005, 2006, we had a burglary ring in one of the residence halls. We very seldom see that, but that did (cause) a real jump in our crime statistics at that time.”

Perhaps the most notable drop in campus citations is the drop in the underage consumption of alcohol, which in 2008 and 2009 hovered around 120, but last year numbered only 42. Mackel said that might not necessarily mean that drinking on campus has ceased, but possibly that students have found a way around getting caught.

“A number of students last year, the officers had noted, had been taking their drinking off campus,” he said. “Others weren’t going out and bringing attention to themselves. Some students actually have decided they’re not going to drink. We still follow the same policy of zero tolerance. One of the things we find is that a lot of our other crimes are related to alcohol.”

Read more: Times-Georgian - UWG reports decrease in crime

City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Kaplan Offer Free College Prep Series

Middle and high schools students invited to take free college admission exams, free of charge

Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell has teamed up with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions to sponsor the 11^th semi-annual College Prep Series.

The free event, which is designed to help Atlanta Public School students prepare for the SAT, PSAT, and ACT exams and navigate the college application process, gives attendees an opportunity to get advice directly from testing and admissions experts.

Since 2002, more than 3,500 students have participated.

“We must prepare our kids to take advantage of every educational opportunity available to them,” said Mitchell. “And one of the best ways to prepare for college entrance exams and improve one’s score – is to practice.”

The College Prep Series is open to any middle school student, high school student, and parents in the Atlanta area.

The 11^th semi-annual College Prep Series dates and locations:

SAT/PSAT Testing: Frederick Douglass High School – 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. on Saturday, October 1 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Registration Code; SAT SKKH1079; PSAT PKKH1013).

ACT Testing: Henry W. Grady High School – 929 Charles Allen Drive – on Saturday, October 8 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Registration Code; ACT AKKH1008).

College Express Fair: City Hall South (Atrium) 55 Trinity Avenue – on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Students will be able to meet with college representative and receive their testing scores (Registration Code: SKAT1168).

In an effort to promote healthy living, President Mitchell has added a Wellness/Fitness component based on First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative. Each testing day will include information on “Let’s Move” as well as a free wellness breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and give-a-ways.

To register,

• Call 1-800-KAPTEST (1-800-527-8378) press #4 then #3 and give code number
• To enroll online, visit www.kaptest.com

Kaplan’s Parent Seminar will be available at both prep days from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. and at the college fair to discuss various college-related issues. Discussion topics will include SAT vs. ACT, Accepted; Getting into Your First Choice School, and Scholarship Academy.

For more information, call President Mitchell’s office at (404) 330-6052.

Wolves Capture the Square

On Sept. 30, 2011, from 6:30 PM to midnight, the University of West Georgia along with the UWG Alumni Association and Carollton Main Street will hold the Wolves Capture the Square homecoming event.

The event will kickoff at 6:30 P.M. with a pep rally featuring the UWG band, cheerleaders, and the football team. At 7 P.M., the spirit yell contest will begin. Finally, at 8 P.M., the Velcro Pygmies will perform.

Both Plates and Irish Bred Pub will setup tents outside so patrons can eat outside and join the festivities if desired, or patrons can still eat inside.

Homecoming Week Schedule

Monday, September 26, 2011
Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner (Sponsored by SAC): Campus Center Ballroom, 5pm-9pm
Free Dinner and Games!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Banner Contest: Outside UCC, Judging starts at 12pm
Street Signs: (Sponsored by SAC) Outside Campus Center, 1pm-5pm

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wear Red Get Fed: (Sponsored by SAC) Campus Center Patio, 12pm-3pm

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sidewalk Chalk Contest: Outside UCC, Judging starts at 12pm

Friday, September 30, 2011
Pep Rally: (Sponsored by SAC, UWG Alumni, and Carrollton Mainstreet), Carrollton Square, 6:30pm-9pm
Yell like Hell (during the pep rally): Carrollton Square, Judging starts at 7pm

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Homecoming Parade: Westover Square Line-Up 9am, Parade starts at 10am
Homecoming Game: University Stadium 2pm
Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen: Halftime
NPHC Step Show: Coliseum, 7pm

Economic Forecast Breakfast

The Economic Forecast Breakfast, presented by the Department of Economics, Richards College of Business, and Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Tuesday, November 1, from 7:30 AM to 9 AM in the Campus Center Ballroom. The conference is held annually and discusses the economic forecast for the United States, state of Georgia, and West Georgia region.

The conference will feature Dr. Roger Tutterow as the keynote speaker. Tutterow is currently a professor at Mercer University, and has held both faculty and administrative appointments at various universities. In addition to his academic work, he has served as a consultant for smaller businesses as well as Fortune 500 companies. His analysis has been featured in several media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, New York Times, CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg.

Also speaking at the conference will be Dr. William "Joey" Smith, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of West Georgia. Formerly, Dr. Smith was a research associate at the Fiscal Research Center at Georgia State University. He specialized in the study of growth patterns of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and in the empirical analysis of state tax policies.

The conference is open to business owners in the West Georgia Region, educators, government officials, and the general public. The cost per person is $30, or $200 for a table of 8. For more information, call 678-839-6477 or e-mail Dr. David Boldt, dboldt@westga.edu.

Recap of Gen. Honore's Address

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré brought to UWG a lifetime of wisdom and a sense of perspective as he challenged students to step up and solve the problems of the day.

“The problems we have today are minuscule compared to the challenges our forefathers had so we could sit here today,” Honoré told a crowd of about 400 at UWG's Coliseum on Sept. 20.

The problems — poverty, the need for clean water and efficient energy sources, among them — are opportunities, he said.

Technological innovations came from people who spent time dreaming of ways to solve problems, he noted.

“If they did it, you can do it,” Honoré said.

The challenges are not insurmountable compared to the ones faced by earlier generations, he said. He reminded the audience that Revolutionary War soldiers were fighting against the strongest army in the world at the time. And in all the wars that followed, neither soldiers nor their families had it easy.

“This freedom that we enjoy has been paid for not only in blood, sweat and tears, and lives, but also in treasure,” he said.

Treasure -- that is, financial sacrifices -- permit this generation of students to earn their college educations and to set out to surmount those challenges, he said.

“The work is not done yet,” he said. “And it’s going to be up to you to find some of the solutions.”

The former three-star general is best known for his command of relief efforts following hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. News video of him on the streets of New Orleans ordering soldiers to lower their weapons was seen around the world. His presence established a sense of order being restored to the devastated communities. Ray Nagin, then the mayor of New Orleans, called him a “John Wayne dude.”

Honoré retired in 2008 after a distinguished 37-year career in the United States Army. In 2009, he released a book, “Survival: How a Culture of Preparedness Can Save America and You from Disasters.”

His talk opened and closed with standing ovations. Honoré was the third speaker in the BB&T Lecture Series in Free Enterprise.

If you missed the lecture, you can watch it in full. Lecture begins around the 29 minute mark.

http://www.livestream.com/broadcastatlanta/video?clipId=pla_f7fd0dc5-1d5c-48b3-8671-c074eaa72113&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb--

Musical Performance Tonight

Faculty Recital Tonight!
Dr. Cale Self, Euphonium
Rebecca Bonas, piano
8:15 p.m. • Kathy Cashen Recital Hall • free!

The Department of Music’s first event of the 2011-2012 season is tonight. Dr. Cale Self, Euphonium, with Rebecca Bonas, piano, will present “British Music for Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba” at 8:15 p.m. in Kathy Cashen Recital Hall. Admission is free. The recital will feature compositions by Joseph Horovitz, Gordon Jacob, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Peter Graham. Come enjoy!

Nancy Palmeri Art Gallery

Homecoming Week Schedule

Monday, September 26, 2011
Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner (Sponsored by SAC): Campus Center Ballroom, 5pm-9pm
Free Dinner and Games!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Banner Contest: Outside UCC, Judging starts at 12pm
Street Signs: (Sponsored by SAC) Outside Campus Center, 1pm-5pm

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wear Red Get Fed: (Sponsored by SAC) Campus Center Patio, 12pm-3pm

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sidewalk Chalk Contest: Outside UCC, Judging starts at 12pm

Friday, September 30, 2011
Pep Rally: (Sponsored by SAC, UWG Alumni, and Carrollton Mainstreet), Carrollton Square, 6:30pm-9pm
Yell like Hell (during the pep rally): Carrollton Square, Judging starts at 7pm

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Homecoming Parade: Westover Square Line-Up 9am, Parade starts at 10am
Homecoming Game: University Stadium 2pm
Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen: Halftime
NPHC Step Show: Coliseum, 7pm

Wolves beat Boll Weevils 21-5

Carrollton, GA - Some of the biggest programs in the nation have been on special teams and defense and that was on display for the West Georgia faithful on Saturday evening at University Stadium, as the Wolves took down Arkansas-Monticello 21-5 in non-conference action.

Sophomore punt returner Denarius Appling was the story of the night, as the speedster returned two punts for a touchdown in leading the Wolves to victory. That gives him four career punt return touchdowns, including three this season, which are all school records for the Wolves.

On the opening drive of the game, the Boll Weevils marched 74 yards in 10 plays and the West Georgia defense started a trend for the game, bowing their backs and holding UAM to a field goal. That was all the scoring that the two teams would have in the first quarter, as neither team could break through the opposing defense.

But at the 11:02 mark of the second quarter, Appling brought the West Georgia crowd to their feet after the UWG defense forced a UAM punt. The speedster hauled in the punt at the 17 on the UWG sideline. After making three defenders miss, he turned near midfield and headed for the far sideline. Appling side-stepped the Monticello punter just past midfield and raced into the endzone. Davis Brackett's extra point gave the Wolves a 7-3 advantage.

Read More: UWGsports.com

Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Speak for University System of Georgia

The University System of Georgia is pleased to announce the Georgia Social Business and Microcredit Forum to be held on October 17th, 2011 at the Georgia Tech Robert Ferst Center. The forum is part of the University System’s statewide economic development partnership efforts with other Georgia entities. The 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the microcredit concept, Professor Muhammad Yunus will be the keynote speaker. Professor Yunus is known worldwide as the “Father of Microcredit”.

The conference has been organized to bring together economic development interests from all regions of the state to hear Professor Yunus’ social business concept of combining business know-how with the desire to improve quality of life. In addition college student teams from across Georgia will be challenged to develop business solutions to pressing local and state issues. Their application of these ideas will be judged and winners announced at the end of the day-long conference.

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Pulitzer Prize Nominated Author Speaks at UWG

Stories of the experience of war are not difficult to come by, and in fact the subject might be one of the most prevalent in literature. It is a subject that National Book Award Winner Tim O’Brien is all too familiar with, and he’s filled countless pages with stories of his own experience with war from his time in the jungles of Vietnam.

Visitors to the University of West Georgia’s Coliseum were expecting such a story from the internationally acclaimed writer Wednesday night, and though they heard a story, it wasn’t a recital of O’Brien’s short story “The Things They Carried,” as the university had planned. Instead, O’Brien told a story of stories.

“The thing about being a writer is that you’re bound to a contract with yourself to be honest,” he told his audience. “None of us got into the business of writing to be liars. I’m not a public speaker, I spend my hours in my underwear in front of my computer. I’m just a guy who tries to tell stories. I feel pressure to offer morals or offer wisdom, but good stories are not meant to give counsel or advice or to tell you how to live your life. A good story will make your stomach turn and believe, it’s aimed at all of you, trying to make not just your head but your body believe.”

Read more: Times-Georgian - Pulitzer Prize nominated author speaks at UWG

Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner and Games!

Come out and eat some free food and have FUN to start off Homecoming Week! Games: Mechanical Bull, Photo Booth, Twister 3D, Giant Connect Four, & a Caricature Artist!!!
Monday, September 26th 5-9 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.

Protestors rally against cancellation of Rocky Horror

More than 50 sign-carrying picketers lined Bradley Street, across from Carrollton City Hall, Wednesday to protest the mayor’s banning of “Rocky Horror Show” in the city’s Cultural Arts Center.

Mayor Wayne Garner announced last week that the adult-theme play was unsuitable for the city venue and canceled its planned October staging there by the Carroll County Community Theatre group.

Since then, the director and backer of the show have pledged to find a new venue for staging the 1973 stage comedy musical.

The banning and resulting protest have sparked the creation of a dedicated Facebook page and national attention.

Signs being waved at the 5 p.m. City Hall protest declared, “We have the right to bare legs,” “Free Rocky,” and “We’ll remember in November,” referring to the upcoming Nov. 8 city mayoral race in which Garner is seeking re-election.

Read more: Douglas County Sentinel - Protesters rally against cancellation of Rocky Horror

Cool Science Programs for Kids at UWG

UWG invites children, parents and teachers to
Improving Motivation, Performance, Attitudes of Children and Teachers,
IMPACT's exciting presentation
of
Color, Calories & Current!!!

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Join us as Penney Sconzo presents her favorite element - gallium! Enter the world of Chemistry and prepare to make careful observations. Open your senses to the many signals that indicate a chemical reaction is occurring. LEARN and feel the sensations that comes with more understanding.






To reserve your seat please choose one of the following community sessions:

Friday, September 30, 2011|7:00 pm - 8:30 pm|TLC 1305|Register here!
Saturday, October 1, 2011|10:00 am - 11:30 am|TLC 1305|Register here!
Saturday, October 1, 2011|1:30 pm - 3:00 pm|TLC 1305|Register here!


To download a full detailed brochure of this event click here

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Fall 2011 Saturday Sessions

October classes
November classes
December classes

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October 15, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Creepy, Crawley, Ooey, Gooey! (Grades K-1)

Creepy crawlies are everywhere! Come explore the world of bats, spiders and insects. Just to add some gross to our exploration, we will create some atomic goo!

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October 15, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Color my World! (Grades 2-3)

Let’s wonder and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world using light, chemicals, and everyday objects.

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October 15, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Shake, Rattle, and Roll! (Grades 4-5)

Explore the ongoing forces inside Earth and on the Earth’s surface that have been shaping our planet for hundreds of millions of years.

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October 15, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

You've Got Nerve! (Grades 6-10)

Have you ever wondered how your brain cells (neurons) work? Learn the parts of a neuron and then explore the process of neurotransmission to understand how neurons send signals.

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November 5, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Dinosaur Dig! (Grades K-1)

How do scientists study dinosaurs? What color were the dinosaurs? Join us for some dino-rific dinosaur exploration!

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November 5, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

What's the Matter? (Grades 2-3)

Halloween’s over but it’s still scary in here. It may look solid but it may be a liquid or gas! Time for some ooey, gooey, spooky science!

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November 5, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Science Toys! (Grades 4-5)

Let’s learn science as we build and play with some mysterious, kinetic, and noisy toys.

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November 5, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Build-A-Brain! (Grades 6-10)

What part of your brain controls, thinking? Running? Talking? Learn about different vertebrate brain regions and their functions by modeling brains out of play-doh. Then explore the mammalian brain through sheep brain dissections.
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December 3, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Colorific Science! (Grades K-1)

What is a rainbow? How many colors are there? Explore the amazing world of color and light!

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December 3, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Fossil Fun! (Grades 2-3)

Fossils form in a variety of ways. Create fossils and find the perfect conditions for bones, teeth and even fur or stomach contents to survive buried deep in sediment for millions of years.

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December 3, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Chemistry in Action! (Grades 4-5)

Acids, bases, slime and goo……………………….we’ll have fun and learn chemistry, too!

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December 3, 2011|TLC Atrium|1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Cost: $10|Register Now!

Sensational Senses! (Grades 6-10)

How do we know about the world around us? Explore how your different sensory systems work through a series of fun and hands-on activities.