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Annual Awards Banquet

This is an opportunity for the College of Graduate Studies to honor and recognize its outstanding students. The banquet is held yearly during the spring term. Students are recognized for outstanding graduate GPAs as well as outstanding work performed in the classroom and in the field. Currently enrolled graduate students are invited. Tickets are sold in advance.

2008 Awards

• The distinguished graduate student from the College of Business was Accounting major Kathleen Pruetz MacDonald of San Angelo, Texas.
• The distinguished graduate student from the College of Liberal and Fine Arts was Counseling Psychology major Romanus A. Akamike previously from Nigeria and currently of Eden, Texas.
• The distinguished graduate student from the College of Sciences was Animal Science major Chad H. George of Big Lake, Texas.
• The distinguished graduate student from the College of Education was Reading Specialist major Chrissy Eubank of San Angelo, Texas.

Each distinguished graduate student received a recognition plaque and a monetary award.

Other nominees for the distinguished graduate student awards were also recognized at the banquet. They were: Ashley Ragland of Midlothian, Texas, Counseling Psychology; Jack F. Wright of San Angelo, Texas, English; Shannon Hofmann of Mason, Texas, Educational Diagnostics; Jennifer Davis Slaven of San Angelo, Texas, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; Maria P. Solano of Amarillo, Texas, Nurse Educator. These nominees recieved a certificate of recognition.

Students who have a 4.0 grade point average after completing at least half of their graduate program and those who have written or presented papers or won awards were also honored.

Discover ASU - held several Saturdays during the fall & spring terms

We take part in 'Discover ASU' sponsored by Angelo State University. Seven times a year every department at ASU gets together to present this program. You can visit us at our booth to learn more about the College of Graduate Studies. Please click on the link above for more information.

FREE GRE Workshops - Fall & Spring Terms

The Who, What, Where, When, and Why about the Graduate Record Examination

The Graduate Dean presents the seminar and answers your questions about preparing for the Graduate Record Examination. For those of you who are planning to take it within the year, we encourage you to make arrangements to attend the next seminar offered. Dates have not been set for the Spring 2009 semester. Once dates are set for the Spring 2009 semester they will be posted. To make your reservation, please e-mail us with your name and contact information (phone number, e-mail and mailing address) or give us a call at (325) 942-2169.

Grad School & You - Fall Term

Thel 'Grad School & You' program is offered to help you make sound decisions concerning graduate studies. (One session: October 22, 2008; 7:00pm)

The following information will be covered during the presentation:

• Why Go to Graduate School?
• Earning Power of College Degrees
• What is Graduate Education?
• Is Graduate School for Me?
• Financing a Graduate Education
• Choosing a Graduate School
• How to Apply
• Graduate Programs at ASU

Graduate Advisors will be on hand to answer questions.

Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away at all sessions. For more information, please e-mail us or give us a call at (325) 942-2169.

Student Academic Showcase - Fall term

Angelo State University undergraduate and graduate students will participate in the fifth annual Student Research Showcase, sponsered by the College of Graduate Studies, to highlight ASU research for the campus and the local community.

The showcase, will feature table and poster displays on different research projects. Student researchers will be available to discuss their work with fellow students, faculty and the public.

ASU Graduate Dean, Dr. Carol Diminnie, said the Student Research Showcase recognizes student contributions to the universal body of knowledge through their research and creative activities. The annual program also provides student interaction with community members who are interested in reserch activities on campus.

For more information, contact the College of Graduate Studies at 942-2169.

ASU Career Fair

Looking for a job? The Career Development Office sponsors the ASU Job Fair each year in the fall.

ASU Teacher Job Fair

All prospective teachers wanting to know what the job market is like should attend this event. The Career Development Office sponsors this event every spring. School districts from all over Texas come to campus ready to interview students who are ready to start their teaching career.