Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin Encourages Young Adults to Engage in Politics May 11, 2008
ATLANTA, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Noting the similarities between 1968, the year Shirley Franklin graduated from college and today, Atlanta's first woman mayor called on Agnes Scott College graduates to get involved in the political process to effect social change ... Agnes Scott College President Elizabeth Kiss awarded honorary doctorate of law degrees to Franklin, and to Elizabeth Wilson, who 25 years ago became the first African-American elected to the Decatur, Ga ... SOURCE Agnes Scott... (PR Newswire)
Atlanta, the college town May 10, 2008
Many small liberal arts colleges such as Oglethorpe University and Agnes Scott College are here too, competing against big schools ... Gue Pardue Hudson, Agnes Scott College's dean of students, is retiring next month after 34 years with the Decatur school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Agnes Scott students dean retires after 34 years May 10, 2008
Gue Pardue Hudson, Agnes Scott College's dean of students, is retiring next month after 34 years with the Decatur school ... "I really get to see the remarkable transformation that takes place at Agnes Scott College.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Looks like graduates can catch up on Z's May 6, 2008
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin speaks to Agnes Scott College, and Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver speaks to Augusta State. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will speak to Truett-McConnell College, but it appears from this list that nobody has asked Gov. Sonny Perdue to drop in and share some wisdom. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Can't get no satisfaction May 3, 2008
Ironically, "job quality is better now than ever before, but there is so much abundance in society that we don't see it," said Madeline Zavodny, associate professor of economics at Agnes Scott College. "People on assembly lines used to see the immediate results of their work, but it was often from long, difficult, back-breaking labor. "Today, we sit at computers, and our work may be one little piece of a corporate big picture, but we don't recognize that's it's a better job, because we have... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
See who's marching when! May 3, 2008
Agnes Scott College, Decatur: 9:30 a.m. May 10, science quadrangle. Speaker: Mayor Shirley Franklin, 208 graduates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
5 spots for patio dining May 2, 2008
Just a short trek from Agnes Scott College is the romantic Wahoo; this patio also has privacy on its side. Casual elegance rules on the covered patio, where spinning fans create a steady breeze and a flickering chandelier hangs overhead while guests dine by candlelight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Give slow-growing Japanese maple time to sprout May 2, 2008
Visit my friends at the Oakhurst Community Garden near Agnes Scott College to see how they manage their raised vegetable beds. If you ask nicely, I bet they will give you earthworms from their big compost pile. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Agnes Scott College class of 1938 celebrates at reunion Apr 20, 2008
Bertha Holt sipped wine Saturday evening and laughed over dinner with five other Agnes Scott College classmates for their 70th anniversary reunion ... Agnes Scott College's Class of 1938 celebrates their 70th anniversary class reunion ... Ellen Litle Lesesne (left) chats with Joyce Roper McKey at Agnes Scott College as the school's Class of 1938 celebrates their 70th anniversary class reunion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Agnes Scott's new $6M church opens Apr 19, 2008
Agnes Scott College will unveil the first free-standing chapel in its history in a ceremony this afternoon. The $6 million Julia Thompson Smith Chapel will be blessed in a multi-faith ceremony at 2 p.m. on the college green, as part of the college's alumnae weekend events. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kwai Sing Chang, 86, 'an exciting teacher' Apr 18, 2008
Dr. Kwai Sing Chang spoke with authority when he taught Bible, world religions and philosophy to 30 years of Agnes Scott College students. His spiritual quest took him from Buddhism, the religion of his Chinese ancestors, to Christianity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Gold Dome imbalance Apr 17, 2008
Catherine Neiner is director of career planning at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The stories of four runners Mar 28, 2008
At that pace he should run past mile 12 on the Agnes Scott College Campus at about 8:45 a.m. and finish the race just after 11 a.m.. Helen Klein, 85, Sacramento, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chryse Papageorge, 93, styled hats, weddings Mar 21, 2008
Born to Greek immigrant parents, the Atlanta native attended Agnes Scott College for two years, then headed to Paris to study millinery. Soon her hats were spotted in Atlanta's finest department stores, including Davison's, Muse's and Regenstein's. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No sirens warned downtown Mar 20, 2008
A man's voice boomed: "Attention. A tornado warning is in effect for Agnes Scott College. Seek shelter now. I repeat: A tornado warning is in effect." ... Henry Hope, director of public safety, stands near the siren (right) at Agnes Scott College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Awkward! New Study Examines Our Gazes During Potentially Offensive Behavior Mar 7, 2008
Psychologist Jennifer Randall Crosby of Agnes Scott College and her colleagues created an experiment using the especially sensitive topic of race in order to take a closer look. In a study appearing in the March issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, the researchers had participants watch recorded discussions between four males (three White and one Black) that dealt with university admissions. (Science Daily)
Chimps May Have 'Language-ready' Brain Feb 29, 2008
Chimps May Have A 'Language-ready' Brain. Chimps May Have A 'Language-ready' Brain. (Science Daily)
Artist 'blackwashes' Fourth Ward house Feb 20, 2008
Otte's artwork can be viewed in "Seen/Unseen" at Whitespace Gallery in Inman Park, which runs through Saturday, and in the Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. The latter, "The Possibility of Framing Infinity," runs through March 16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Agnes Scott 1966 College Bowl winners Feb 18, 2008
THE AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE BOWL WINNERS ... But for four women from Agnes Scott College, upending Princeton University's team in the final seconds of the nationally televised GE College Bowl in 1966 was just a hint of academic accomplishments to come. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Know what a crosswalk is, folks? Feb 8, 2008
Students at Agnes Scott College navigate the street on a daily basis, and it's a miracle that none have been hurt, given how few drivers acknowledge the crosswalks. One survey pronounced Atlanta the nation's 12th most dangerous large metropolitan area for pedestrians. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Would you live in an art house? Feb 7, 2008
Otte s artwork can be seen in a solo show called Seen/Unseen at Whitespace Gallery in Inman Park, which runs through Feb. 23, and in a group show in the Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. The group show, The Possibility of Framing Infinity, runs through March 16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NFL greats derailed by final blow Jan 27, 2008
The money is fine, but that isn t the whole story on dementia that will come to Atlanta on March 29 at Agnes Scott College. There, Curry s wife, Carolyn, will meet with her six-year-old group called Women Alone Together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
With drought, outlook is bleak for outdoor pools Jan 24, 2008
Wilborn's team trains indoors at Agnes Scott College, but it also uses the Bransby Outdoor YMCA Center at Rock Chapel to train for 50-meter races. "If we can't use it, we will not have any long-course training this summer," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Where to recycle Christmas tree Dec 28, 2007
Agnes Scott College Parking Lot. Christmas Tree Recycling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
A brave new future for China in science Dec 14, 2007
Mary Brown Bullock is president emerita of Agnes Scott College in Decatur. This column was adapted from a recent speech. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Water a weighty topic around world Nov 28, 2007
Elizabeth Kiss is president of Agnes Scott College in Decatur. But what really got to me was the startling weight of my water bucket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Agnes Scott architect is focus of tour Nov 27, 2007
Wilburn, a 1902 Agnes Scott College graduate, was a self-taught architect who designed houses. She opened her own architectural practice in Atlanta and stayed on the job until her death in 1967. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
MSU prof gets literary prize Nov 6, 2007
A North Carolina native, Hargrove received a bachelor's degree, with high honors, from Agnes Scott College, a master's from the University of Wisconsin and a doctorate from the University of South Carolina. Over an MSU career that began following her graduation from South Carolina, Hargrove has received a host of campus, regional and national awards, including multiple selections for the prestigious Fulbright Scholars Program. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Ruff Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Nov 3, 2007
The first time Mrs. Anne was separated from her brother was when they graduated at the age of 16, thanks to skipping a grade, he went off to the Citadel and she went to Agnes Scott College. During the war years she would see her brother even less. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Ann Haggard Merritt Oct 17, 2007
She graduated from Clarksdale High School and attended Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. She had renowned culinary cooking skills and loved French hand sewing and smocking for family and friends. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Historic Decatur Oct 8, 2007
Built in 1924 by Scott Candler Sr., the Georgian Colonial is across the street from Agnes Scott College ... The home, built in 1924 by Scott Candler Sr, is across the street from Agnes Scott College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Decatur commissioner's historic home Oct 5, 2007
The brick Georgia Colonial home of Jim and Mickey Baskett sits across the street from Agnes Scott College in Decatur. It was built by Scott Candler Sr. in 1924. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
AJC Decatur Book Festival Aug 31, 2007
Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave. ... " Jack Bass and Beverly Lowry. 4:15 p.m. Decatur Conference Center Auditorium, 130 Clairmont Ave. Zakes Mda. The author, poet, journalist, playwright and painter splits his time between the United States and South Africa. His book, "The Madonna of Excelsior," won the Notable Books Award of the American Library Association. 4:15 p.m. Old Courthouse Stage, 101 E. Court St. Charles Frazier. Author of "Thirteen Moons" (and "Cold Mountain") and Myrtle... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Agnes Scott students might miss A/C more this year Aug 23, 2007
Young women moving into two historical dormitories at Agnes Scott College in Decatur are learning the true meaning of the words "heat wave" this week. The lovely brick structures, built at the turn of the century, feature 10 foot ceilings and spacious rooms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
W. Va. University Ranked Top Party School Aug 22, 2007
University Ranked Top Party School. Aug 21, 2007 9:00 am US/Mountain. (CBS 4, CO)
West Virginia University regains ranking as nation's No. 1 party school Aug 21, 2007
North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News. Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. (North County Times)
Female reporter an ace of civil rights movement. Aug 20, 2007
After graduating from Agnes Scott College in the late '40s, she started as a secretary at the AP and grew fascinated with the movement for equal rights that was beginning to stir in the South. But she didn't fully grasp its meaning until she became a reporter and covered an early sit-in at a Krystal restaurant in downtown Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
APS Inaugurates Single-Gender Schools Aug 18, 2007
And she saw one of the most important ingredients in their lives as education - not just education of the mind, but also education of the character," adding that the new all-girls Coretta Scott King Academy would help build that character. In addition to King, the students were encouraged and supported by radio personality Frank Ski of V-103, top officials of 100 Black Men of Atlanta and the Links, Inc. The 100 Black Men of Atlanta is partnering with The B.E.S.T. Academy to provide mentors for... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Magazine looks favorably at local colleges Aug 17, 2007
Agnes Scott College in Decatur was ranked among the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the South. LaGrange College was No. 3 in the Southern baccalaureate colleges. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Imagine if a class could do so much Aug 8, 2007
Christine S. Cozzens is professor of English at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. At Lincolnwood School in Evanston, Ill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Decatur is indie bookstore heaven Aug 3, 2007
Sandwiched between Emory University and Agnes Scott College, east of downtown Atlanta, Decatur has established a reputation as a highly literate town that prides itself on supporting small local businesses. While modest-sized bookstores can't compete with the steep discounts offered at big-box retailers, the quartet of book enclaves appear to have a secure spot in this downtown business district coined the "Mallternative," by the Downtown Decatur Development Authority. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fewer get HOPE with new rules Jul 31, 2007
Emily Cohen, 17, graduated from Pope High School this spring and will not receive a HOPE scholarship when she goes to Agnes Scott College in the fall ... Emily Cohen, who landed a $10,000-a-year merit scholarship to attend Agnes Scott College, had loaded up on tough classes her entire high school career. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Foundation used contributions appropriately Jul 30, 2007
Recipients have attended Agnes Scott College, Yale, Howard, Morehouse, Spelman and other fine institutions of higher learning. For younger children, the foundation established an all expense-paid tennis camp that students can attend during spring break. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Decatur to get Wi-Fi network Jun 25, 2007
Decatur police officers and building inspectors will be able pull up data in the field or file reports without going to the office, and the city is working with Agnes Scott College and the city schools to provide access to students. The network also is supposed to spur economic development by attracting Internet-dependent businesses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Up Close: architect Helen Davis Hatch Jun 20, 2007
Education: Bachelor of arts in math from Agnes Scott College; master of architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design ... Born in Birmingham, Hatch graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1965 and received a master of architecture degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 1973. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Women's center celebrates 20 years against violence Jun 14, 2007
Volunteers must complete an interview and 12 hours of training at Agnes Scott College and commit to three hours of service weekly for three months. This Sunday through Tuesday, the center will present "Snapshots," a production inspired by true stories of battered women that were collected by Frndak. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Waiting: A Group Exhibition with Work by Bertram and Dr. Gerd Matysik Jun 10, 2007
It is such a strong word and still, sometimes, the word waiting signifies a kind of emptiness"... Included in the exhibition are works by Bertram and Dr. Gerd Matysik who have been Premiere Portfolio Artists at absolutearts.com since 2000. The awareness of the group show, Waiting, is about the nature of humans and the constant desire for something new as well as the constant waiting required to get it. The exhibition will be held between June 1st to 15th, 2007 at Broadway Gallery NYC. View... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Call for Artists: Breather - A Design Conference Jun 7, 2007
A full day of events is planned to take place on the Agnes Scott College campus on Thursday, August 30, with additional activities that evening and the morning of August 31st throughout Decatur ... Sponsors for Breather include the Georgia chapter of the Iconologic; Agnes Scott College; Lightroom Studios; Davis-Moye iates; Decatur Arts Alliance; Lenz Inc.; and Standard Deluxe. (AbsoluteArts.com)
College grads' rite of spring never gets old May 31, 2007
Alice Walker, at Agnes Scott College in 1997, called for a moratorium on human births until all the missing plutonium in the world was found. Russell Baker advised the 1995 graduates of Connecticut College not to go out into the world. (San Francisco Chronicle)
North Meck DECA team impressive in international event May 26, 2007
Agnes Scott College: Erin Lowrance of Huntersville was named to the Dean. s Honor List at Agnes Scott College, an independent liberal arts and sciences college for women in Decatur, Ga. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Time to get it right on immigration May 22, 2007
Madeline Zavodny is an associate professor of economics at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. But in contrast to the 1986 reform, it has a credible plan requiring employers to verify workers' legal status. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Skyline: A win for One Alliance Center May 18, 2007
The 5th Earl Market recently leased 2,500 square feet at 309 East College Ave. The market is near such familiar places as Agnes Scott College, Victory Vintage Home and the Trackside Tavern. The market offers catering as well as assorted sandwiches, salads, desserts, homemade soups and a kids' menu. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
2007 COLLEGE GRADUATIONS May 4, 2007
Agnes Scott College, Decatur: May 12, 9:30 a.m., Science Quadrangle. Speaker: Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of Spelman College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
* Which way do you wag? May 1, 2007
Chimpanzee brains are asymmetrical in the same ways as human brains, said William D. Hopkins, a researcher at the Yerkes National Primate Center and psychologist at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. When chimps are excited, they tend to scratch themselves on the left side of their bodies, reflecting strong negative emotions, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How safe are our campuses? Apr 18, 2007
At Agnes Scott College, a 900-student, women-only campus in Decatur, Henry Hope, the director of public safety, said that in a crisis the magnitude of the shooting rampage, he'd be relying on the help of city and county authorities. And, although his team of 11 officers conducts regular emergency drills, preventing tragedies also depends on students being vigilant about warning signs among their peers or reporting suspicious activity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Apr 11, 2007
He will succeed founding director Elizabeth Kiss, now president of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. Pickus, 42, joined Duke's faculty in 1996 as an assistant professor of public policy. (Herald Sun)
Payne cool, professional Apr 5, 2007
Agnes Scott College denies no man an opportunity to receive a college education, neither does Weslelyn in Macon All of their Graduate prorams are open to men as well as women They do provide young women the chance to receive an undergraduate education devoid of men like Matthew or the perv Jeff Schultz who judges 19 to 22 year old cheerleaders as the yardstick of the gameday experience. I wish Martha well, not for me, I m confortable standing outside the gate on Washington and never walking the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Single-Gender School Principals Mar 17, 2007
They are also working with Spelman College, Morehouse College and Agnes Scott College. "Our scholars will participate in experiential learning, interdisciplinary projects and social awareness and developmental programs, "Augustine said. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Show casts Atlanta as New England Mar 15, 2007
Agnes Scott College, the Decatur women's college with its classic Gothic architecture, subs for most of Dufresne College, a fictional liberal arts school where Garrett gets a teaching job. "It's good visibility for the college," Agnes Scott publicist Lee Dancy said after previewing flattering clips of the campus from the show, which strategically blocked out the very Southern magnolia trees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Business • Thompson aims to turn heads with startup Mar 12, 2007
His perseverance paid off, and he eventually got a job as a trainee at the Bank of the South in Atlanta and later as a mortgage originator for Hamilton Mortgage Corp. During his four-year stint in Atlanta, he met his future wife, Charlotte Howell (who works as the assistant superintendent of Burke County schools), on a blind date when she was a sophomore at Agnes Scott College. Mr. Thompson came back to the Augusta area in 1976 and went to work at the First National Bank and Trust Co. (the... (The Augusta Chronicle)
DeKalb schools near systemwide credential Mar 9, 2007
Amy S. Kim, a producer for "West Bank Story" - which won the Best Live Action, Short Film, category at this year's Academy Awards - earned her 1997 English degree from Decatur's Agnes Scott College. ARC hails Georgia Perimeter College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Librarian among nation's 'movers and shakers' Feb 10, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Librarian among nation's 'movers and shakers. Do you agree with the citys proposal to enhance the Fourth of July celebration with more fireworks. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Skyline: Woodstock complex gets new owner Feb 9, 2007
Number of acres covered by Agnes Scott College. Source: www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Good-bye to Decatur's Relax Inn: Infamous hotel at rest Jan 18, 2007
Relax Inn, a down-at-the-heels motel at the triangle of Trinity Place and East Howard Avenue, just across the railroad tracks from Agnes Scott College, has shut down. She was 34. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
