News from Georgia State University's College of Education

February 15, 2012

Students get glimpse of graduate school, job opportunities at sport administration career fair

Sport Admin Career Fair 2012

Writing a résumé, researching graduate schools and scholarships, networking with potential employers, searching for that perfect job -- all of these can be daunting tasks for students preparing for life after college.

For Georgia State University students interested in working in sport-related fields, preparing for the future began with attending the Sport Administration Career and Internship Fair on Feb. 3

The event, coordinated by the College of Education's Sport Administration program and University Career Services, featured a panel discussion about graduate schools and a speed networking session designed to give students a better feel for the opportunities they can choose from after earning their diploma.

"The fact that you've come to this event shows that you're taking the steps you need to succeed in this industry," said Natasha Brison, COE clinical assistant professor and fair coordinator, during the panel discussion.

To read more about the career fair, click here.

Photo caption: Attendees at the Feb. 3 Sport Administration Career and Internship Fair speak with representatives from the Atlanta Hawks.

Upcoming Events in the College of Education

Research Wednesdays Speaker Series

February 22, 2012

12 p.m.

College of Education, room 1030
30 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

Presenter: Kristen Buras

Topic: "Cultural politics and the political economy of educational reform"

Kristen Buras is a visiting assistant professor of urban educational policy and reform in the College of Education at Georgia State University. Her research critically examines the cultural politics and political economy of educational reform, with a focus on dynamics of unequal power.

Research Wednesdays is held every Wednesday of the month. A light lunch will be provided for those who confirm their attendance to Erin Whitney in the COE's Educational Research Bureau at (404) 413-8090 or ewhitney@gsu.edu.

For more information about Buras or the Research Wednesdays Speaker Series, click here.

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COE 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award:
A Call for Nominations

certificate The College of Education is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award. This award is given annually to a COE alumnus who has made outstanding contributions in his/her profession and in the community. Recipients can be nominated by academic peers, fellow alumni, faculty, staff or students. Self-nominations are also accepted.

For more information about the award and the nomination process, click here.

Issue: 90

Did You Know?

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Did you know that you can give gifts of stock?

You can coordinate this through the Georgia State University Foundation and potentially have tax savings that could be beneficial for you. Please go to www.netcommunity.gsu.edu and navigate to "Ways to Give," then to the "Types of Gifts" tab to see specific instructions about gifts of stock.

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For more detailed information on giving or endowing a scholarship, please contact Stephanie Douglas, director of development, at

(404) 413-8132 or sdouglas3@gsu.edu.

To make your contribution online, please click here.

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