Welcome, Donna!
The Admissions Office is pleased to welcome Donna Benz as a new admissions counselor. Donna is a 2001 graduate of Kutztown University with a bachelor of science degree in general studies/library science.







Nickens Publishes Articles
Adjunct Religion Professor Dr. Mark Nickens has written several articles for the "Encyclopedia of Time," which will be published in January 2009. His articles include "Kabbalah," "Meister Eckhart," "Nirvana," "Parousia," "Predestination," "Salvation" and "Qur'an." Mark has taught at Averett since 2000.


Graduate Takes Position in Admissions
James Thurnes, '07, is another new counselor in admissions. James graduated with a degree in sociology/criminal justice and a minor in religion. He was a member of the football team, Honors Society, Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society and the FCA.






Lewis Presents Paper at Pa. Conference
Dr. Anne Lewis recently presented a paper titled "The Value of Musical Theatre as an Educational Experience," at the Super-Regional Conference of the College Music Society at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa. The conference included members from Georgia to Maine.







Thanks to All from Sandy Bash
Thank you for your support during this difficult time at the passing of my mother.
Sandy Bash

Welcome Back, Marty!
Marty Jackson returned to Averett's Financial Aid Office as a GPS financial aid counselor May 1.

Welcome, Daria!
Daria Ransome, an MBA student in Richmond, is the new assistant to the dean for the GPS Program. She previously worked as a part-time assistant academic advisor in the Central Virginia Region.


Thanks from Marietta
Dear Averett Community,
Thank you for the vase of flowers sent to me while in the hospital. They were a bright spot in my room, and it made me feel good to know I was thought of.
Marietta