Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Fifty Year Home

The University of South Alabama Baldwin County announces the continuing education
course, The Fifty Year Home, taught by Mac Walcott of Walcott, Adams and Verneuille
Architects (WAV). The class will meet Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 pm beginning February
5 and ending April 23 at WAV Architects, 1 South School Street, Fairhope. The cost for the
course is $65.

The twelve week course will enable a layperson in the revitalization of their existing
home, emphasizing the right-sizing and right-styling. The importance of creating a healthy
environment, energy and resource conservation and stable communities will be discussed.

To learn more about USA Baldwin County visit, baldwincounty.southalabama.edu or www.flickr.com/photos/34578127@N05/.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Rape Aggression Defense Training


Training that can save your life! On Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the University of South Alabama Baldwin County will host Rape Aggression Defense Training. Training will be held at USA Baldwin County’s Classroom Complex, corner of St. James and Summit Streets in downtown Fairhope. The cost to attend is $25 for the general public and $15 for USA Students with proof of enrollment.

The Rape Aggression Defense Training (R.A.D.) is a comprehensive, women’s only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and then progresses on to the basics of hands-on defense training. Because the class emphasizes awareness as well as self-defense, it addresses the threat from both a stranger and an acquaintance. The course includes lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities.


To learn about other programs visit us online at http://baldwincounty.southalabama.edu/. Also, view additional pictures at www.flickr.com/photos/34578127@N05/.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Ripples on Bay Water: A Poet's Perspective

Join us for the distinguished lecture, Ripples on Bay Water: A Poet’s Perspective, as Dr. Sue Walker brings to light the history and personalities of those who formed the footprint of Mobile Bay.

The lecture will be held on Sunday, February 8, 3:00 p.m. at USA Baldwin County’s Performance Center, located at the corner of St. James and Summit Streets in downtown Fairhope.

Reservations are recommended; e-mail USABC@usouthal.edu to reserve your seat.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Writing Workshop! Teachers send your students:

Got writer's block? We have the fix!

USA Baldwin County campus is hosting a Writing Workshop for our students. You can choose a session to attend, or you can send your class to the workshop to hone their writing skills. It's happening all week January 26 through the 29th at 6 PM in the Performance Center.
More information can be found here: http://www.southalabama.edu/usabc/pdf/2009writinglabflyer.pdf

Monday, January 26, 2009

Diet and Mood Lecture



Nearly 40 people showed up for the lecture on Diet and Mood held Sunday, January 25 at the USA Baldwin County Performance Center. Attendees from the local community, students and faculty enjoyed an hour and a half presentation on the effects of diet on mood.

Dr. Larry Christensen, University of South Alabama, Chair, Department of Psychology, explored the connection between mood and carbohydrate cravings as well as the relationship between depression and food intake.
Dr. Christensen earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctoral degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a professor in the Department of Psychology with Texas A&M University for 26 years before coming to the University of South Alabama where he has served as Chair of the Department of Psychology since 1994. In 2007, Dr. Christensen published the 10th edition of Experimental Methodology.

Friday, January 23, 2009

USA Baldwin County welcomes development officer!


USA Baldwin County today welcomed Kim Culbreth as the campus development officer. Ms. Culbreth is responsible for development projects for the Baldwin County campus and will be working closely with Dr. Norris and Dr. Wilson developing new projects and partnerships in the community.
Kim Culbreth
Development Officer
PH: 251.414.8064
FAX: 251.461.1776
kculbreth@usouthal.edu