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Beulah C. Oldham, Director of Disability Services, was recently appointed to the Advisory Council for the Education of Students with Disabilities. The Council monitors progress in programs serving children with disabilities.   Farewell to ...   Reggie Wooden (Web/Internet Specialist) - We extend our best wishes to Reggie and would like to acknowledge our appreciation for his support during his terms as Secretary of the Steering Committee and a member of our Standing Committees. His last day at APSU is July 31, 2008.         Dr. Andrew Smallwood (Assistant Professor/Coordinator of African American Studies) - We extend our best wishes to Dr. Smallwood and would like to acknowledge our appreciation for his support as a member of AASAF. His last day at APSU is July 31, 2008.   Robin Wilford (Manager, Human Resources) - We extend our best wishes to Robin and would like to acknowledge our appreciation for her support during her term as Treasurer of AASAF. Her last day at APSU is June 30, 2008.   Tamira Cole (Reception Clerk, Office of the Registrar) - We extend our best wishes to Tamira in pursuing her summer advanced studies at Brown University and internship in Ireland, Canada and India. Tamira says: “I just want to thank you all so much for everything (for the luggage and well wishes)! I feel extra special. Man, you guys are heaven sent and awesome. I will keep you posted once my website hits.” Tamira’s last day at APSU is June 19, 2008.

Photo by: Office of the Registrar Veronica Jackson, Kathleen Evans, Yonette Martin and John Johnson show their support at Tamira's farewell reception.	Photo by: Yonette Martin Tamira Cole

Carol Bennett (Director, African American Cultural Center) - We extend our best wishes to Carol and would like to acknowledge our appreciation for her support during her term as Chair of AASAF. Her last day at APSU is May 16, 2008.                                                                 You will be missed!!!

Thank You to ...   All AASAF members who attended the 2008 Spring play. A special thank you to Sheri Fayton, Pastor Washington, Marcus Hayes, David Brandon, Dance department students, Kathleen Evans, Richard Jackson, Carl Mosley, Dr. Oturu, Michael Thomas, Robin Wilford, and Reggie Wooden. The students, faculty and staff gave their time and energy, and we are appreciative of the effort that was put into the play. Click here to see pictures of the play.   Please Join Us in Congratulating ...   Marsha Lyle-Gonga for completing her Ph.D. program in Public Policy and Administration, from Walden University. Marsha is APSU's Director of High School Upward Bound. She holds a Master's in Urban Administration at Trinity University and a Bachelor's in Political Science for Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.   David Davenport, who has been chosen by TBR as a 2008 Maxine Smith Fellow from Febr. - Nov. 2008. David is Austin Peay's Director of University Recreation and one of only eight Maxine Smith Fellows selected statewide. During his term, he will be spending part of his workdays at Tennessee Technological University where Dr. Robert Bell, president, will serve as his mentor.

J. L. Wooten for completing his Master's degree program in Management. J.L. is APSU's Computer Laboratory Technician and is responsible for installing and maintaining computer terminals, microcomputer equipment and other electronic equipment for the university.

Photo by: Reggie Wooden	Photo by: Reggie Wooden

Click here for more photos of the 2007 Commencement Ceremony.