Savannah State University National Alumni Association
SSUNAA SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE – MARCH 11-12, 2011
HOST – VALDOSTA CHAPTER * WILLIE RAYFORD, PRESIDENT
HOTEL: HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER * VALDOSTA, GA.
I-75 (EXIT 16) & HWY 84 * 1805 WEST HILL AVENUE
CONFERENCE HOTEL ROOM RATE – $89 (CUTOFF DATE – MARCH 1, 2011)
SSUNAA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE $50
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MAIL TO- SSUNAA * PO BOX 22843 * SAVANNAH, GA 31403
CONFERENCE SPECIAL GUEST/LUNCHEON SPEAKER: HEAD FOOTBALL COACH STEVEN DAVENPORT
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The University is experiencing its highest enrollment numbers ever. Yet, even with those numbers, SSU President Earl Yarbough said the school was forced to turn away 200 students because they were unable to afford tuition.
Besides helping with tuition, donations from the campaign will support new construction projects, membership in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and go toward the Homeland Security Program.
The goal is to raise $1 million in four months. The association is counting on pledges from alumni who want to give back to their alma mater.
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Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to introduce a new member of the University Advancement team – Dariel Dixon, Database Manager, a 2001 graduate of Winston-Salem State University with a B.S. in computer science. Dariel comes to us from Fidelity Information Services where he was Client Server Developer Analyst. His responsibilities there were to handle day-to-day technology operations for several financial organizations.
Here at SSU, Dariel will ensure accuracy, integrity, and optimization of the donor database system; assess, analyze, and produce research summaries on prospective donors; and, act as liaison to the Computer Services & Information Technology department. Additionally, he will ensure technology performance for the Advancement Call Center.
Raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, Dariel currently resides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife, LaWanda, and their miniature schnauzer, Genesis. Dariel and LaWanda are members of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, where he serves on the usher board.
Dariel is located on the 1st floor of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling (912) 358-3060 or by emailing dixond@savannahstate.edu .
Please join me in welcoming Dariel Dixon to Savannah State University!
Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to introduce three new members of the University Advancement team – Jovita Covington, Marketing Coordinator; Linda Hansen, Administrative Services Coordinator; and, Barbara Myers, Director of Alumni Relations.
Jovita “Marti” Covington is a native of northern Virginia and a 2008 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a B.A. in Journalism with an emphasis on print publications. After graduation, she spent six months covering the 2008 presidential election with the Washington bureau of TIME Magazine before accepting a reporting position with The Beaufort Gazette and Island Packet newspapers in coastal South Carolina. She joins the Office of Marketing and Communications after more than a year covering Beaufort County business and government for both newspapers.
Marti is located on the first floor of Gardner Hall, and can be reached by calling 356-2427 or emailing covingtonj@savannahstate.edu.
Linda Hansen is a South Carolina native and obtained bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and Master of Education degrees from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She possesses 17 years of experience within the University System of Georgia in departments of advancement, criminal justice, and institutional research; as well as the school of graduate studies at AASU. Linda is the proud mother of three grown children and one grand-daughter. Having traveled extensively during her husband’s 30-year military career, they now reside in Richmond Hill. Linda is located in room 8 of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling 356-2427 or emailing hansenl@savannahstate.edu.
Barbara Myers graduated from Paine College with a BA in English and Savannah State University with a Master’s of Public Administration degree. She is also a 2004 graduate of Leadership Savannah. Barbara has over 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently having served as the Director of Career Services and Coordinator of the Post Secondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP) at Armstrong Atlantic State University. She brings a wealth of experience in program development and community initiatives. Barbara has lived in the Savannah area for over 21 years and currently resides in Richmond Hill, GA with her husband, Kelvin; daughter, Kourtney; and son, Kameron. Barbara is located on the second floor of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling 912-353-3205 or emailing myersb@savannahstate.edu.
Please join me in welcoming Marti Covington, Linda Hansen, and Barbara Myers to Savannah State University!
Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to introduce a new member of the University Advancement team: Louise Haaker – Grant Specialist. Ms. Haaker obtained her bachelor and master’s degrees in Public Administration from Florida International University, possesses 18 years of professional grant writing experience, and has held leadership roles in local governments in the State of Georgia.
I am confident that Ms. Haaker’s enthusiasm and expertise will lead to a significant increase in private grant funding for Savannah State University. Her immediate tasks are to implement a Grants Resource Center, and to develop a subject matter expert database in the Division of University Advancement; as well as to develop/recommend policies and procedures governing solicitation and administration of private grants at SSU. Toward that end, she will be reaching out to senior administration for information and input. Your support and assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Ms. Haaker is located in room #6 of Gardner Hall, and can be reached directly by calling 353-3063 or emailing haakerl@savannahstate.edu. You should also feel free to contact Louise by calling the University Advancement main line at 356-2286.
Please join me in welcoming Louise Haaker to SSU/Division of University Advancement!
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