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Page 2 Wednesday, October 4,2006 NEWS IN A IHJHHY UWG thanks community for support The University of West Georgia wants to say “Thank You” to the citizens of Carroll County for their support of the institution over the past 100 years. A Centennial Community Appreciation Cookout is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. on Front Campus Drive. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event. A performance by the UWG Marching Band at 4:30 p.m. will be a highlight. Hamburgers and hotdogs and all the trimmings, including vegetarian chili, will be available during the event that has been patterned after a tradition of long ago. “Beginning in the early days of the A&M School, UWG’s predecessor, andthroughout the decades, covered dish lunches and cookouts have often been held on front campus,” said Lisa Ledbetter, UWG director of University Communications and Marketing and member of the Centennial Celebration Steering Committee. “We plan to recreate this tradition, but without asking the community to bring their own food!” Eachguest will receive a token of appreciation from the university —a commemorative UWG Centennial Coca-Cola bottle. Drs. Anne and Fred Richards, co-chairs of the Centennial Celebration Steering Committee, and committee members Dr. Tracy Stallings and Jennie Coker have helped History club has semester filled with events, trips By Larry L. Peel Guest Writer larry@ioncinema.com There is an old saying that there is excitement to behold in the lives of those who came before us. That is the goal of the UWG History Club. Headed this year by senior John Ford and overseen by Dr. Justin Stephens of the History Department, the club focuses on making history interesting and entertaining. The group is large enough to be practical but still small enough to provide a close-knit camaraderie between its members. According to Ford, “I would say that we have about 12-15 people that are regulars at our meetings, but I know of several more who are interested but have organize the gathering. “Weseethisasarelaxed, informal opportunity for representatives of the university to let those in the local area know how important and valued their support has been over the years,” said Anne Richards. “I’m excited about watching the University marching band perform and then going on to cheer the West Georgia Wolves,” said Co-Chair Fred Richards. “I’m hoping a lot of folks come on out for the festivities.” In the event of bad weather, the cookout will take place in the Student Recreation Center located on Back Campus Drive. Although there is no charge for the meal, tickets are required in order to plan for the food. Free tickets are available at the UWG Alumni House on Maple Street, Carrollton City Hall and on Adamson Square at Horton’s Bookstore, Merle Norman and the Carrollton Main Street office. They are also available at city halls throughout the county. For more information, contact Ledbetter at (678) 839-6464 A NIGHT recognizes donors Liz Mathews celebrated her good fortune on A NIGHT for A DAY with her husband. Dr. James Mathews, at the recent A NIGHT for A DAY event. Mathews won two round trip airline tickets courtesy of Air Tran, sponsor for the A DAY for West Georgia Faculty/Staff drive. Carol Daniel also won a set of tickets. A Night for A DAY is an annual event held to recognize donors and volunteers who participated in the advanced solicitations campaign for the University of West Georgia. For more information, contact the Office of Development and Alumni schedule conflicts and can’t make the meetings.” Thegroupoccasionally holds meetings at venues outside of campus as well. The last meeting the group held was conducted during a trip to Fembank Science Center in Atlanta. The group has several upcoming activities, including their highlight event for the semester; a trip to historic Savannah, Georgia on October 27. Ford said the group is looking forward to the trip and it “will have a ‘haunted’ theme since it is just before Halloween. Savannah, being the oldest city in Georgia, has history virtually everywhere you turn. Some of the sites we will be visiting are the Colonial Park Cemetery, the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, some of the oldest houses Relations at (678) 839- 6582. Lambda meets tonight Tonight at 7 p.m., the University’s only gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight alliance will be holding their weekly meeting. The meeting will be held in Pafford room 302. Everyone, regardless of sexual orientation is welcomed to attend. Flu shots now available Beginning October 2, flu shots are now be available to students, faculty and staff in Health Services. The fee for faculty and staff is $l5 and is free for students. For more information, e-mail Johnny Pollard at johnniep@westga.edu. UWG faculty among Who's Who The Townsend Centerforthe Performing Arts will celebrate its second production of the season with “Dances of Congo Square” on Thursday,Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. on the University of West Georgia campus. Directed by veteran performers Shaka and Na’imah Zulu, the celebrated show will delight audiences with a glimpse into the Zulu culture, ancient West African stilt dancing and music and a New Orleans phenomenon. Shaka and Na'imah Zulu have been showcasing African and Caribbean history and culture on stage for 18 years. For more information and ticket prices, call 678-839- 4722 or go to www. townsendcenter.org. in the state and the Tybee Island Lighthouse commissioned by James Oglethorpe. “ In addition Ford said that the group will host a lecture from Dr. Keith Bohannon during a tour of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Marietta during November. The club is not charging dues this year according to Ford, and meets approximately every two weeks. The next meeting is scheduled for October 11, at 12:30 p.m. in Pafford 202. All majors are welcomed to attend. Forfurtherinformation on thisorganization,contact John Ford at jford3@my. westga.edu or stop by the History Department offices located on the 3rd floor of the TLC. Band heads to Antigua By Tracy Ammons Guest Writer tammons I @ my.we stga.edu The marching band, along with the UWG Jazz Percussion Group, will depart for a four day, three night stay at the Jolly Beach Resort near St. Johns, Antigua on Sunday, October 29. During their stay, the band and the JPG will participate in several events celebrating Antigua’s 25 th anniversary of independence, including a parade and an international music festival. These events are coordinated with the help of the Lions Club, a prominent social group on the island. The “Sound that Lights the South," the band’s official name, and the JPG will be the only groups from North America to attend the anniversary events. In fact, the UWG band is officially recognized by the State Department as the U.S. ambassador for this event. Music organizations from England, Africa, and Venezuela will also attend. The marching band will perform tunes from their Duke Ellington half time show “Caravan”, “Don’t get Around Much Anymore”, and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Campus Calendar Wednesday October 4 • History Club. Campus Center Boardroom 105, 12:30 p.m. • NAACP Political Action Committee, UCC 311,6 p.m. • SAC Multi-Cultural Committee, Campus Center Board room 105, 6:30 p.m. • Lambda, Pafford 302, 7 p.m. Thursday October 5 • SGA Meeting, Campus Center 302, 3:30 p.m. • ADAY Run Campus Center Ballroom 108, 3:45 p.m. Friday October 6 • Muslim Student Alliance, Campus Center Boardroom 105, 1:30 p.m. • Parking Appeals, Campus Center Boardroom 105, 3 p.m. • Leadership Workshops, Campus Center 104, 4 p.m. Saturday October 7 • UWG Faculty/Staff Basketball Practice, Student Rec. Center, 10 a.m. Sunday October 8 • BSA Weekly Meeting, Campus Center Boardroom 105, 6 p.m. Monday October 9 • SGA Multicultural Committee, Campus Center 302, 2 p.m. • SGA Multicultural Committee, Campus Center 302, 2 p.m. • SAC Executive Meeting, Campus Center Boardroom 105 4:45 p.m. • BSA Fall Meetings, UCC 210, 311, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday October 3 • Women of Diversity, Campus Center 104, 5 p.m. • NAACP Meeting, UCC 311,7 p.m. • BSA Community Service Committee, Campus Center 104, 7:30 p.m. Doug Overmier, director of bands at UWG, arranged the tunes himself, and he added a Latin theme underneath each tune to create an island appeal. An arrangement of “Morris Brown” by Outkast will also add to the mix. As for the JPG, they will play about 40 different tunes. Ihe opportunity for the trip came about through Nandani Persaud, who works in the music office. Persaud sang with the JPG last year, and she suggested taking the ensemble to perform in her homeland of Antigua. Her father, Moti Persaud, who has connections with the Lions Club, coordinated a trip for the JPG to perform on the island. However, plans did not follow through due to a lack of funds. Unexpected expenditures for the marching band, an extended tour by the jazz band, funding for the Georgia Music Educators Association, and other expenses left the JPG with no money for a tour. But little did Overmier know that his phone call to cancel the trip would open a whole new door. While informing Mr. Persaud of the cancellation, Overmier mentioned that he had to attend a meeting about the marching band. Paying for the trip was CTlfe Bleat Okwgian also a big task to be figured out. Each student fare is $1,200, which includes all transportation, boarding, and food. However. the university is funding half the cost for each student with monies from the marching band budget, the Foundation, student activities, and private donors, according to Overmier. “The university is supporting us quite well and we’re very happy with it,” Overmier commented. Students will pay the remaining S6OO. Jonathan Barker, a clarinet player in the band, commented on what he is doing to pay his dues. “I’ve sold things like books to make some money. My parents and 1 are splitting the cost,” Barker said. But money talk aside, this trip is indeed a wonderful opportunity for UWG. “It’s nice to see that UWG’s largest and most visible student organization is getting international opportunities. We may not have the history or the prestige of the debate team or the cheerleaders, but we certainly are working hard to bring yet another compliment to our great institution,” Overmier said of the band’s growing acceptance.