Columbus State’s 50th anniversary gift to the community will be Columbus State Day, to be held Saturday, October 12, on the Columbus Campus. 
It was pretty much wall-to-wall celebrants at the 25th annual Taste the Future held under clear skies and cool, autumn-like temperatures August 13! 
August 26, 2013
First Monday
A class meets outside for its first Monday meeting of Fall Semester.
First Wednesday to be held September 4
September's First Wednesday town hall meeting will be on Wednesday, September 4, starting at 8:15 a.m., in the Conference Center Ballroom, WD fourth floor. A live stream will be broadcast online at: http://www.livestream.com/columbusstate. Log in using the password cougars.
Part-time employee reviews due Aug. 30
Annual reviews for part-time employees are due to Human Resources by Friday, August 30. All information needed to complete the annual reviews can be found on the Annual Review Webpage. For additional information, or assistance, please contact your Human Resources Business Partner.
Crites earns master’s degree
Heather Crites, Web Developer from the Distance Education and Instructional Support (DEIS) Division, earned her master’s degree in early August this year. She received a Master of Education in Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform from the University of Illinois, Department of Educational Psychology. The program included courses on advanced instructional technologies, learning and human development, and instructional design. Crites’ supervisor Suzanne Patzer says “Heather has been a valuable member of the Distance Education division for ten years, moving from a part-time position to being a fulltime Web Developer, and being awarded Staff Employee of the Year in 2010. She will use her new knowledge and skills as she continues to work with faculty to enhance online courses and ensure our distance learning system operates smoothly.”
Reminder: 50th Anniversary group photo is August 30
The 50th Anniversary Group Photo will be taken on Friday, August 30, outside by the statue at 1:00 p.m. We will also hand out 50th anniversary t-shirts prior to the actual photograph, starting at noon. At 1:00 p.m. we hope to have everyone standing in position for the photograph, which will only take a few minutes. You may also pick up a shirt after the photo is taken! Don’t miss it!