Write On….The Square

The Cherokee Rose Writing Project is hosting it’s first annual writing marathon to celebrate National Writing Day (Oct. 20). Write On The Square will take place Oct. 19, from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m.

The event will be at the Cultural Arts Center and Adamson Square. The public, as well as writing groups are welcome to attend.

Participants will venture out into the square and surrounding businesses to observe and write 10-minute increments, about each location. After the writing exercise is completed participants will return back to the Cultural Arts Center to share their writing with everyone.

Poetry in Spanish for Hispanic Heritage Month

POETRY IN SPANISH FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Members of the Latino Cultural Society read one of Jose Marti’s most famous poems Tuesday in front of the University Campus Center.

“Yo soy un hombre sincero…..” (A sincere man am I)

Marti, the 19^th Century poet, is Cuba’s national hero.

The readers were of Puerto Rican, Salvadoran and Mexican descent.

The message the LCS wants to get out:

“We all look different,” said Marie Sanjurjo, president of the club. “Every country has different shades of colors, of people. We are all descendants of different things. Indians. Africans. People don’t know these things. They need to know and understand.”

You don’t need to be Latino to join, which is one of the biggest misconceptions about the club, Sanjurjo said.

The poetry reading was part of National Hispanic Heritage month, which runs through Oct. 15.

Hungry for more? Stop by the Office of Institutional Diversity (Row Hall 217; Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). There is a display, Hispanic facts and DVDS to watch. Enjoy music and treats. For additional information, please call 9-5400.

“CARROLLTON COLLECTS” TO BE EXHIBITED AT UWG

The University of West Georgia’s Department of Art will be reviving its Carrollton Collects exhibition series in March 2011. Carrollton Collects chooses works of art owned by local citizens to exhibit. The exhibition includes the design of a catalog with attributions and a gala reception.

The upcoming exhibition will feature prints commissioned as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Art Project, a tangent of the Works Progress Administration of the 1930s. The WPA employed millions of citizens to carry out public service projects, including work for artists during the Depression. The art project, which was highly successful and historically significant, was intended to raise the spirits of citizens through a variety of art projects including art education, fine and graphic arts.

Authentic WPA prints are generally signed and dated in pencil below the image, including an edition number. The final verification will be a Federal Art Project embossed seal.

If you have WPA artwork in your collection or know of local collectors who may be interested in participating in this exhibition, email Stephanie Smith at slsmith@westga.edu, or call 678-839-4950.

Responsible Sexuality Committee Presents "The Codes Of Gender"

The University of West Georgia’s Responsible Sexuality Committee will be hosting a viewing of the documentary “The Codes of Gender: Identify and Performance in Pop Culture” and a panel discussion on Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m. in the TLC Room 1305.

The documentary, written and directed by Sut Jhally, depicts sociologist Erving Goffman’s analysis of contemporary advertising, which describes how America’s popular culture communicates ideas about masculinity and femininity. “The Codes of Gender” analyzes gender beyond biological differences and advertising beyond a medium that sells products.

A panel discussion led by faculty and students will take place after the viewing of the documentary. Attendees can submit questions on note cards to the panelists. The event is free and the community is invited to attend.

A preview of the documentary can be found here.

First Ever World Cup of Petanque at West Georgia

No English was the rule.

They spoke French. Spanish. German. Anything but English.

Another rule: have fun.

The boules were green, yellow, blue. Some were silver.

First there was a toss of the bouchon. That was the guide. Then they took turns tossing the boules.

The closest to the bouchon scored a point.

Scored seven points? You won!

The first ever World Cup of Pentanque (think bocce with a French accent) came to the lawn outside Foreign Languages and Literatures at the start of homecoming last week.

Some four dozen students and teachers came to play or watch.

Or just practice speaking something other than English.

Next year be ready, Petanque will be back.

With Flu Shots, Better Safe Than Sorry

Every year the flu season brings new and unpredictable results. Last year’s wave was no different, affecting record-breaking numbers of infected citizens. The H1N1 virus struck people all across the country. Perhaps no flu season in recent memory has been as hyped, leading to a shortage of vaccines, long lines of angry, frustrated citizens and the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years. These pandemics occur when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads across the world at a time when most people don't have immunity to that particular strain.

This year’s flu season may be as unpredictable as last year’s, but there’s no way of knowing exactly, as different strands of the virus may appear that may not be accounted for. The most important thing to do is make sure you get your seasonal flu shot. As a new flu season nears and student’s head back to school, the latest vaccine — which protects against three strains of flu — is expected to circulate in months ahead.

Flu shots are available at Health Services, where they are free for students and $15 for faculty and staff. They also have H1N1 shots, which are free for students, faculty, staff and families. A plan is in place for the Type A influenza vaccine, which is expected to be available at UWG in mid-October. This plan will include students, faculty, staff and their dependents, and the details of the plan will be distributed once the vaccine is on hand. Printed influenza information cards and posters are being widely distributed throughout campus, providing illness prevention suggestions. It is important to get your flu shot as soon as possible because there is no way of knowing what this flu season has in store.

Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States in January or February. Flu.gov reports that as many as 160 – 165 million doses of the vaccine will be available from licensed manufacturers in the U.S. during the 2010-2011 flu season.

Flu viruses are constantly changing, even within the course of one flu season. Experts must pick which viruses to include in the vaccine many months in advance in order for vaccine to be produced and delivered on time. Because of these factors, there is always the possibility of a less-than-optimal match between circulating viruses and the viruses in the vaccine. However, you can still try to stay ahead of the game by getting your flu shot today.

UWG 2010 Homecoming Experience

CARROLLTON, GA — The University of West Georgia walked away with a 31-17 victory in the second homecoming football game to take place in the stadium last week. The game was just one of the many festivities that took place during the school’s weeklong celebration.

Student organizations displayed banners and participated in a sidewalk chalk competition in front of the school’s UCC building. Homecoming on the Square had a successful turn out and was followed by a spirited Pep Rally. Other events included Yell Like Hell, and pre-game tailgating at the stadium.

CARROLLTON, GA — The University of West Georgia walked away with a 31-17 victory in the second homecoming football game to take place in the stadium last week. The game was just one of the many festivities that took place during the school’s weeklong celebration.

Student organizations displayed banners and participated in a sidewalk chalk competition in front of the school’s UCC building. Homecoming on the Square had a successful turn out and was followed by a spirited Pep Rally. Other events included Yell Like Hell, and pre-game tailgating at the stadium.

Social Media Specialist to Speak at UWG

Social Media & Interactive Specialist, Dana Jones will be speaking at the University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business for the annual Marketing lecture series on Oct. 4th at 5pm.

Jones graduated from UWG in 2008 and has since worked for Trio Media Group, a public relations and marketing firm keen on social media. She was a member and secretary of the American Marketing Association, a student mentor and a member of University of West Georgia’s UCA National Championship cheerleading squad.

Jones will discuss a “trio of things” that can help prepare students for life after graduation. She said, “Richard’s College of Business taught me so many great things about how to succeed after graduation. I am excited to go back to West Georgia and share what I’ve learned along the way!”

Other keynote speakers for the series include Carol Godfrey, Vice President of Marketing for Southwire; David Tanner, Marketing Program Manager for Wells Fargo and Don Rovak, Director of Ticket Sales for the Atlanta Falcons.

About Trio Media Group

Trio Media Group (www.triomediagroup.com) provides full service advertising, PR, interactive and social media services for a wide range of clients. Using an integrated marketing approach, they help companies get real results.

Don't Forget to Register to Vote

Attention, Georgia residents: you must be registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 4 in order to participate in elections on Nov. 2.

To register in Georgia, you must: be a U.S. citizen, be a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which you wish to vote, be 18 years of age or older on Election Day and not be judicially ruled to be incompetent.

If you are already a registered voter, remember that you may participate in early voting.

UWG Discussion to Examine Holocaust

The University of West Georgia is pleased to announce the first event of the semester in the History Department's speaker's series. Associate Dean Tim Schroer will present a 30-minute talk entitled "How Barbaric Were the Perpetrators? Killing and the Ethos of Self-Control Among the Perpetrators of the Holocaust" on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the TLC Room 1305. Followed by a question-and-answer session, the talk promises to lead to a fascinating discussion not only of the Holocaust, but the broader issues of civilization versus barbarism.

For more information call 678-839-6508.