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Middle Georgia State students will soon have more applied learning opportunities FALL 2015
than ever before.
Middle Georgia State Today
Extended Flight / 10 is produced by the Office of Marketing
and Communications and is circulated
As the new fixed-base operator at the Downtown Macon Airport, Middle Georgia
State will be able to expand its existing flight program to more students while to friends, faculty, staff and alumni
providing day-to-day services to the facility’s customers. At the same time, the of Middle Georgia State University.
University is enhancing flight-related programs at the School of Aviation based
on the Eastman Campus. PRESIDENT

Tag Teaming on STEM / 13 Christopher Blake, Ph.D.

The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins partners with Middle Georgia State MGA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
to provide more STEM opportunities to schoolchildren. Officers

Fall Commencement / 14 Steven L. Kruger, Chairman
Wanda T. Barrs, Vice-Chairman
As a University, Middle Georgia State plans to have graduation Thomas J. McMichael, Secretary
ceremonies twice a year, adding a fall date to the traditional spring event.
Ronnie D. Rollins, Treasurer
Smart Policing / 17 Raymond E. Carnley, Executive Director

People working to become law enforcement professionals can pursue Trustees At-Large
associate’s degrees while in training, thanks to a new partnership between
Middle Georgia State and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Kathy W. Allgood
Lauralen E. Avery
A New Strategy / 18 Patrick M. Bartness
Christopher R.L. Blake
Student success, community outreach and technology are among the
new strategic directions that have been adopted by Middle Georgia State. Mark S. Byrd
Carolyn M. Crayton
First Homecoming / 20
Alan D. Curtis
Middle Georgia State’s first homecoming as a University featured events on all Cynde M. Dickey
campuses, including the Heart of Georgia Air Show on the Eastman Campus. H. Frank Erwin, Jr.

A Grand Gala / 24 Joe W. Fisher
Robert F. Hatcher, Jr.
The annual President’s Gala & Silent Auction, presented by
Sheridan Construction, raises funds for the University Foundation. Nylan A. Hinson
Sylvia W. McGee
Profiles / 26 Heather McIntyre
Thomas J. McMichael
The MGA Foundation recognizes Robert Hatcher Sr. with the Legacy Charles E. Parker, Sr.
of Leadership Award and Emory Gordy Jr. with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Michael J. Parkerson
Casey L. Paulk
On the Cover Middle Georgia State students, clockwise, Colin Penndorf,
Jane Perfect
Rebecca Kuzminski, Josiah Davis and Anjolie Nicolas are among many learning by Rhonda S. Perry
doing through internships or specific projects directly connected to their majors. John R. Phillips
Stephen A. Reichert
PENNDORF, KUZMINSKI PHOTOS BY JESSICA WHITLEY, A RECENT NEW MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS GRADUATE Bryan W. Scott
OF MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE. DAVIS, NICHOLAS PHOTOS BY SHERON SMITH. Maxine H. Smith
Spencer L. Strickland
2 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Nancy P. Stroud
R. Larry Sumner
Ernie H. Tripp, III
Charles M. Williams, Sr.

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