2008 Woodie Awards
After President Gordon Moulton proposed the idea for the Mitchell Cancer Institute eight years ago, the vision became a reality on Sept. 22 when the institute began treating its first patients. Dr. Michael R. Boyd, director of the cancer center, recruited top-notch oncology specialists from across the nation.
The Washington Post award-winning columnist Bob Levey will be speaking at the University of South Alabama with an on-campus seminar, "The Election," Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom with free admission. Since the Lyndon Johnson administration, Levey, a multi-prize winning journalist, has covered political news and the Washington scene.
The University of South Alabama ranks No. 15 of the Top 15 Patent-Revenue-Generating Universities of the Nation by "The Capitalist Tool" Forbes Magazine. Forbes Magazine, well known for its lists and rankings, delves into the business, technological and economic market and promotes itself as the magazine for "the world's business leaders.
The annual homecoming celebration held in the spring semester during basketball season will be affected by the inclusion of football into the University of South Alabama's athletics program. The week-long celebration, which typically takes place in the winter, may be moved to a different semester, according to a recent Homecoming Committee meeting.
The United Way Campaign at USA just recently kicked off with a breakfast at the Waterman Globe. Its goal for the year is $281,732, which is a 3.5 percent increase over the donations raised last year from USA employees. The United Way Campaign at USA runs through Oct.
A small group fight misleading solicitation on campus, particularly at the Student Center. The student center director, Robin Jones, and members of the Student Government Association have formed the student review board. The first meeting was held Sept. 15.