Fall 2003

Volume 7 Number 1
A publication of Macon State College

MSC Foundation & Development News in Brief

MSC President David A. Bell, right, visits with Judge Paschal "Pappy" English of Thomaston, a "Survivor: Marquesas" cast-away, who was keynote speaker at the Alumni Council's 2003 Alumni Dinner. Photo by Sheron Smith

Alumni Council Stays Alive

Keeping Macon State graduates involved in the life of the College is an important goal for the MSC Office of Development. Established a year ago, the MSC Alumni Council has launched two projects to encourage graduates to participate in the ongoing development of Macon State.

First was the creation of an annual Alumni Dinner to give graduates a chance to revisit the College and connect with former classmates. The 2003 Alumni Dinner, held in early April, featured Judge Paschal “Pappy” English of Thomaston, a “Survivor: Marquesas” castaway, as guest speaker. MSC President David A. Bell also updated alumni on recent College developments and plans for the future.

Second, the Council has created an “Outstanding Alumnus Award” to be given annually to MSC graduates who have distinguished themselves academically, professionally and other ways through their involvement with Macon State and the community. The first award will be presented at the Alumni Dinner in spring 2004. MSC alumni may nominate candidates for the award at http://www.maconstate.edu/foundation/alumni/outstandingalumnus.aspx.

Members of the MSC Alumni Council are: Bruce Clark, ‘88; Lenda Dillard ‘75; Kevin Floyd ‘00; Andrea Haddix ‘92; Patti Impink ‘74; Mike Impink ‘74; Ed Lukemire ‘74; Renee Martinez ‘01; Debbie Sowell ‘77; Grier Sowell ‘77 (chairman); Monica Thomas ‘97; and Terry Tripp, current student.

Vince Dooley to be Botanical Gardens Lecturer

University of Georgia Athletic Director Vince Dooley, a master gardener, will be the guest lecturer at the 2003 Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens Lecture, 6 p.m. Friday, October 24, at Macon State College. The event is free and open to the public.

It will be the third in a series of annual lectures at Macon State, focusing on horticulture, landscaping and environmental issues. The series is under the sponsorship of the Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens at Macon State College, with support from the Macon State College Foundation.

The evening will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by Dooley’s lecture and presentation at 7 p.m. in the atrium of the College’s Student Life Center.