Posts Tagged ‘ Sarah Turner ’

Dinner to bring diversity to VSU

Apr 17th, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   Students tired of the same humdrum food can now dine in diversity. VSU’s Society for International Students will host its 37th Annual International Dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday in the Student Union Ballrooms. The event, created to show off diverse cultures, will feature dishes from The Americas, Asia, Africa
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Local stars to shine in Union

Apr 10th, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   The VSU theatre and dance departments will have the Student Union shining with stars as they host their biggest fundraising event of the year on Saturday, “Dancing with the Valdosta Stars.” The event will be held in the Student Union grand ballroom from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seats at
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Drivers should respect rights of cyclists

Apr 3rd, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   Drivers should thank cyclists for saving gas and keeping the air clean, but in many cases cyclists are the targets of violent accidents. “It seems like a lot of drivers are uninformed about cyclists on the road which causes danger,” Edward Rollins, president of Blazer Cycling Club, said. Rollins has
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Student awarded trip to South Korea

Mar 13th, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   VSU biology major Matthew Rivera, has been awarded the Council on International Educational Exchange South Korea scholarship. The scholarship will pay for his biology major, religious studies minor and will include a spring break in South Korea. Rivera, 21, expects to graduate in spring of 2014. Rivera also currently works
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Fine Arts reaches out to all students for art gallery

Mar 6th, 2013 | By

On Monday the Fine Arts Department will give away a total of $500 at their most anticipated event of the year, the 15th Annual Juried Student Art Competition. The competition is open to all students at VSU, not just art majors. Only VSU students are allowed to participate. Students entering the event were required to
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CORE to kayak Okefenokee, go horseback riding

Feb 27th, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   CORE Outdoors will leave students with no excuse to stay cooped up in their dorms during the next couple weekends with a kayaking trip on March 2 and a horseback riding trip on March 9. “Kayaking the Okefenokee” is a day trip where students will walk a nature trail scattered
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CommonMind to conquer midterm mayhem

Feb 21st, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   VSU students are invited to indulge themselves in a jazzy, caffeinated night to begin studying for their exams. The Campus Activity Board will be hosting their first ever Midterm Study Night and Relaxation event Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms B and C. “It’s coming close to
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Student a cartographer for Patagonian race

Feb 13th, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   A VSU student has spent the last seven months exploring the most pristine and untouched corners of Patagonia. Brian Deye is currently interning in Patagonia where he is the cartographer for the 11th Annual Patagonian Expedition Race. His job has been to create accurate maps over glaciers, icy lakes and
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Former student returns to display art

Feb 7th, 2013 | By

Former VSU student, Mathew McConnell, will return to VSU to have his art displayed from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday in the exhibit at the Fine Arts building   McConnell will host a reception for his display, Everyday Something New, and will also conduct a gallery lecture about his work at 3 p.m.
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CORE to teach camping

Jan 31st, 2013 | By

Written by Sarah Turner   CORE Outdoors will be taking up to 15 students from campus to the great outdoors this weekend for their Stress Relief Campout Getaway. The trip still has available spots, and interested students should contact CORE Outdoors to sign up. The campout will begin with a bus ride to Reed Bingham
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