Suspect arrested after standoff Nov 20, 2009
Austin said when she told police she had no connection to their investigation; they placed her in a police car and then took her to Agnes Scott College's police station ... Police blocked streets as far as three blocks away in every direction from a two-story house near Agnes Scott College and Columbia Theological Seminary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Right-Handed Chimps Provide Clues Nov 18, 2009
Study supervisor William Hopkins of Agnes Scott College, says they found a predominance of the right hand for gestures, indicating use of the left side of the brain. Researchers also believe that the finding gives additional support to the idea that speech evolved from gestures in our ancestors. (National Geographic)
Right-Handed Chimpanzees Provide Clues to the Origin of Human Language Nov 17, 2009
William D. Hopkins of Agnes Scott College (Decatur, Georgia), studied hand-use in 70 captive chimpanzees over a period of 10 months, recording a variety of communicative gestures specific to chimpanzees. These included 'arm threat', 'extend arm' or 'hand-slap' gestures produced in different social contexts, such as attention-getting interactions, shared excitation, threat, aggression, greeting, reconciliation or invitations for grooming or for play. (Science Daily)
Mary Alverta 'Bertie' Bond, 77, administrative assistant to 4 Agnes Scott presidents Nov 6, 2009
In 1953, Bertie Bond graduated from Agnes Scott College ... A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Gaines Chapel of Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mary Nell Johnston, 90, ‘a well-rounded woman for her generation' Oct 8, 2009
Growing up in the Depression era, Mrs. Johnston ran the butcher shop at her father's Howell Mill market; challenged and defeated boys on the tennis court; and shot rifles for sport as a student at Agnes Scott College ... In the late 1930s at Agnes Scott College, Mrs. Johnston was a member of the rifle team and captain of the tennis team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Not all vaccinations are reported Oct 6, 2009
The clinic at Agnes Scott College in Decatur had been unaware of the law, but staff are now being trained to use GRITS so they can immunize students against swine flu, said spokeswoman Jennifer Owen. Grady Memorial Hospital has long recorded childhood vaccines in GRITS, but not adult shots until now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Council Pres Oct 5, 2009
com (404)-685-1730 (office) Clair McLeod Muller: I have a BA from Agnes Scott College and am a former high school teacher (DeKalb County) and neighborhood leader (North Buckhead Civic Association) ... Age (as of Sept. 28): 64 Education: B.A. Agnes Scott College Family: married to Thomas Muller for 40 years; 2 grown daughters Web site: E-mail: Why are you running for office ... For more information: Other professional and community affiliations include: National League of Cities, Georgia... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Future bright as China turns 60 Oct 1, 2009
Mary Brown Bullock, president emeritus of Agnes Scott College, is a visiting professor of China studies at Emory University. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Myree Wells Maas, 88, of Decatur, hung on to important things in life Sep 26, 2009
Mrs. Maas, a 1942 graduate of Agnes Scott College, was his boss. Mrs. Maas, the daughter of a dentist, in a sense was marrying up because her husband was from a family that owned a department store chain in Florida. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hatch - Serritt Sep 25, 2009
She is a 2001 cum laude graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. where she received a bachelors of arts degree in political science. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Tony Barnhart's blog Sep 4, 2009
Florida s game with Agnes Scott College was cancelled at the last moment by Agnes Scott s AD. An agreement with West Georgia College fell through so Charleston Southern was the only option. Cuz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Aug 15, 2009
SCHOLARSHIP: Laura Bloomer-Segrest of Athens has been awarded the Founders Scholarship to attend Agnes Scott College, an independent national liberal arts and sciences college for women founded in 1889 and located in Decatur ... Shauna McBride and Jessica Jones of Comer and Leah Richier of Watkinsville graduated from Agnes Scott College. (Athens Banner-Herald)
McGrath joins North Community Church Aug 13, 2009
It was at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. a liberal arts women s school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Language an issue in Liberian rape case Aug 13, 2009
"In terms of the interrogation that is going on, the level of understanding of those kids will be so low that they will not understand what you ask them and how to respond," said Konneh, a native of Liberia who teaches at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. Police arrested the boys July 21. (AZCentral -- News)
Jobless college grad sues alma mater Aug 5, 2009
This is the most challenging year we ve seen, Catherine Neiner, director of career planning at Agnes Scott College in Decatur told the AJC in May about job placement efforts for graduates. But there are more focused actions Thompson and other college graduates can take, the. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Can renovation change school's image? Jul 21, 2009
The parents there are typically working-class who don t have the time to be vocal, said 2004 graduate Janixia Reyes, now an admissions counselor at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. They assume they send their children to a school that will give them what they need, Reyes said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Education Letters Jul 7, 2009
Sally MacEwen, associate professor and chair of classics at Agnes Scott College. No schools, no rules. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dickinson announces administrative restructuring Jul 5, 2009
Prior to joining Dickinson in July 2008, Balmer served as associate vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions at Agnes Scott College, a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences college for women, in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a bachelors degree in political science from Murray State University, a masters degree in business administration from the Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University and a certificate from the Institute for Educational... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pedicabs find niche in Decatur Jun 27, 2009
After his city-designated six-month trial is complete at the end of 2009, he expects they ll hammer out regulations for long-term pedicab use around downtown Decatur, Oakhurst and Agnes Scott College. It s such a stop-and-stare, Gerke said of the cabs, with their bright colors, blinking safety lights, hydraulic brakes and thick tires. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hall named to national education council Jun 24, 2009
Hall also serves on the board of the new private, nonprofit Grady Memorial Hospital, Agnes Scott College Board of Advisors, the , and the. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
From city planner to professional dancer Jun 22, 2009
After majoring in international relations at Agnes Scott College They have a dance minor there that brought in some major choreographers and let me have this very intense, one-on-one experience, she said she went to work in Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox s office in 2001. Convinced she d have to move to New York if she wanted to dance professionally, she voluntarily sidelined herself for 18 months. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Idol' auditions come to town Jun 16, 2009
Lushington recently graduated from Douglas County High School and is attending Agnes Scott College this fall. The Idol audition process is multi-fold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
CARE President and CEO Helene Gayle Challenges Agnes Scott Graduates May 10, 2009
ATLANTA, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Discover a life of value by doing more than just opposing things you don't like -- solve problems and achieve objectives, Dr. Helene D. Gayle, president and CEO of CARE, told the Agnes Scott College class of 2009 Saturday at commencement exercises. Like Agnes Scott College, first and foremost CARE's strategy is built around women ... "Dr. Gayle knows that especially in developing nations, men may think they're in charge, but women are the ones who... (PR Newswire)
Graduation warnings: Behave or be gone! May 8, 2009
Saturday (May 9): Agnes Scott College, Clayton State University, Georgia State University, Oglethorpe University, Southern Polytechnic State University, University of Georgia, University of West Georgia. Monday (May 11): Emory University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Church columnists: May 6, 2009 May 7, 2009
Those graduating from our church are Sujin Headrick with a BS in Math and French form Agnes Scott College in Atlanta; Emily Bridges, Ringgold High School, Summer Ballard, Ringgold High School, Summer Ballard, Ringgold High School, Aubrie Poe, Ringgold High School, Caleb Treece, Ringgold High School, Cady Treece, Ringgold High School, Courtney Harris, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School; Zachery Barrier, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School. We are sad to report the passing of Hubert Still. (Catoosa County News, GA)
College grads enter dismal job market May 3, 2009
This is the most challenging year we ve seen, said Catherine Neiner, director of career planning at Agnes Scott College in Decatur ... School: Agnes Scott College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Church columnists: April 22, 2009 Apr 28, 2009
The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. Sujin Headrick graduates from Agnes Scott College Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m., on the weekend Friday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. is the baccaulaurte and Saturday, May 9 is the commencement at 9:30 a.m. brunch follows on the front lawn. Rain location is Letitia Pate Evans Hall. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Agnes Scott responds to film portrayals, sets new limits Apr 1, 2009
Morris Brown, Clark Atlanta and Berry College in Rome have all gotten screen time, but the star among them is Agnes Scott College 26 buildings on 100 acres in Decatur that have appeared in at least 25 projects in the last 25 years ... Roc;o Rodr;guez, a senior at Agnes Scott College and student member of the school s advisory committee that reviews scripts and film projects, is on the set of Brothers and Detectives during recent filming at Agnes Scott ... Agnes Scott College is popular for film... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
ING Marathon to slow traffic Mar 28, 2009
The marathon course continues through the Candler Park neighborhood, past Agnes Scott College and the Decatur Square, through the Emory University campus and the Druid Hills neighborhood before rejoining the half marathon course on Highland Avenue. Runners will then go through the Virginia-Highland neighborhood and Piedmont Park, cross the Downtown Connector on the 5th Street bridge and run through the Georgia Tech campus before returning to the finish line at Centennial Olympic Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Slump squeezes private colleges Mar 22, 2009
A handful -- including Agnes Scott College in Atlanta -- are matching tuition rates or scholarships offered by local public universities. Complicating matters for these small institutions, the value of university endowments has dropped sharply over the last year or so, the residue of Wall Street's collapse. (News & Observer)
CEO meets with DeKalb mayors, but no public Mar 20, 2009
Mayors from most of the 10 cities in DeKalb County showed up at the Agnes Scott College campus Thursday for lunch with county CEO Burrell Ellis. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Magill: Mayor Dudley always kept Athens in the swing of things Mar 17, 2009
A fourth child of Dudley's, daughter Dorothy, was a good athlete at Agnes Scott College. She married Clarence McLanahan of Elberton, whose family now owns the First American Bank & Trust in Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Q&A: Agnes Scott's director of sustainability Mar 15, 2009
All of this will likely come up during the Georgia Organics Conference this week on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Decatur ... Susan Kidd, director of sustainability for Agnes Scott College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Applications climb, budgets trim at state colleges Mar 10, 2009
Agnes Scott College received 25 percent more than last year; Morehouse College was up 10 percent. Neither school could explain the increase. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bill and Gay Culp, couple always interested, active Mar 8, 2009
He was a graduate of Northside High School and Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., a Vietnam veteran who was working for the Southwest YMCA. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School and Agnes Scott College and a teacher in DeKalb County schools. They married in 1971, and their adventure began. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Louisa Edwards, 83, promoted black artists Feb 26, 2009
Louisa McIntosh Edwards, seen with artist friend Benny Andrews, was a 1947 graduate of Agnes Scott College ... Mrs. Edwards graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1947. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta Colleges & Universities Feb 26, 2009
Many small liberal arts colleges such as Oglethorpe University and Agnes Scott College are here too, competing against big schools. In 2005, the Savannah College of Art and Design opened its Atlanta campus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Agnes Scott gets $1.5M for public health program Feb 24, 2009
5 million to help endow the undergraduate public health program at Decatur s Agnes Scott College. According to college officials, the gift will provide operating support and will also be used to expand a program for student internships at the Centers for Disease Control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Oak Grove Elementary students donate quarter-ton of pennies Feb 11, 2009
Mortenson, who will speak Wednesday at Agnes Scott College, built his first school for $12,000. Today his Central Asia Institute (CAI) has a budget of $3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Events this week Feb 8, 2009
Today s event at Agnes Scott College featuring author Gwen Ifill has been canceled. Wednesday, Feb. 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
