Kennesaw State University celebrates Homecoming 2004
Homecoming celebrations at Kennesaw State University culminate Saturday‚ Oct. 30 with…
Georgia (Oct 25, 2004) — Kennesaw State University celebrates Homecoming 2004
Karen Kennedy
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Contact: Frances Weyand‚ Director of University Relations‚ 770−423−6203 or fweyand@kennesaw.edu
Writer: Karen Kennedy‚ 770−423−6203 or kkennedy@kennesaw.edu
Homecoming celebrations at Kennesaw State University culminate Saturday‚ Oct. 30 with
Homecoming Brunch and presentation of the Alumni Achievement Awards. These awards
are given to graduates who exemplify the ideals and mission of Kennesaw State‚ whose
career success adds to the distinction of the university and who have demonstrated
distinguished achievement in their chosen field at a local‚ regional or national level.
The 2004 distinguished alumni include Chris Anderson‚ KSU '95‚ East Cobb dentist;
the Honorable Judge Nancy Campbell‚ KJC '75‚ Cobb County State Court judge; and Doug
Jones‚ KSC '90‚ executive vice president of generation and energy marketing for the
Southern Company. The brunch is from 11 a.m.−1 p.m. in the Carmichael Student Center
University Rooms. A reception at the Alumni House will follow.
The Betty L. Siegel Award‚ named for KSU’s president‚ will also be presented to a
deserving member of the faculty or staff at this year’s brunch.
Other Homecoming events this week include the opening reception for the 4th Biennial
KSU Art Alumni Exhibition to be held in the Sturgis Library Gallery on Wednesday‚
Oct. 27‚ 7−9 p.m.
The annual Homecoming Dance will be held at the AmericasMart‚ Spring Street Loft‚
200 Spring Street‚ Atlanta‚ on Friday‚ Oct. 29‚ 8 p.m.−midnight.
The Black Alumni Society will host a mini reception on Saturday‚ Oct. 30‚ 9:30−10:30
a.m. in the Carmichael Faculty Dining Room. The Wilkes−Burnett Black Alumni Society
Scholarship Award will be presented during the reception.
For more information about any of the Homecoming events‚ contact the Office of Alumni
Affairs at 770−423−6333 or alumni@kennesaw.edu.
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Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing
student population of 18‚000 from 129 countries. The third largest state university
out of 34 institutions in the University System of Georgia‚ KSU offers more than 55
undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
