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Roadrunner Photo Roundup: Spring Fling Edition
Even with the ongoing pandemic, Dalton State was able to hold a safe and fun annual tradition last week. Here are some highlights from Spring Fling: 1. CAB DIY Bracelets The Campus Activity Board welcomed Roadrunners to the Quad to kick off the Spring Fling by making DIY bracelets. Tables were set up with an […]
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First-Person Pandemic Reflection
In the beginning, when hearing about classes being moved online I was excited for what I thought would feel like a long spring break. Instead, I struggled with extreme loss of motivation and felt myself longing for social interaction. I’ve always considered myself an introvert but being away from my friends and professors for extended […]
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Professor’s Work Cited in Newly Published Textbook
For all the outstanding work our educators do in transforming the lives of their students, it is sometimes easy to forget that many professors are engaged in their own academic endeavors, conducting their own research and making notable contributions to their respective fields. Dr. Patrick Ryle, assistant professor of accounting, is one of the professors […]
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First-Hand Account: Students Present Original Research Proposals at State Conference
Note: The following guest blog was written by Jacob Todd, a senior communication major and student worker in the Office of Marketing and Communications. With graduation around the corner, I’ve admittedly been scrambling to add extracurricular experience to my resume. Now, I can proudly add that I presented an original research proposal at a state-level […]
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School of Education Honors Black Authors
Dalton State’s School of Education is observing Black History Month this week while helping provide teacher candidates resources for their future classrooms. School of Education students can stop by the third floor of Brown Hall to make learning materials to support three books that celebrate Black History Month. The books include “If You Plant a […]
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Peer Educators Share Tips for Learning During COVID-19
COVID-19 has brought a lot of change to Dalton State College. One thing that has not changed though is the commitment our Tutors and Peer Educators have to help roadrunners succeed. With online learning being the new norm for many students and new precautions in the classroom, it can seem a little overwhelming. Here are […]
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Respiratory Program Recognized for Ongoing Success
Note: This file photo was taken in spring semester before suspending face-to-face courses due to the pandemic. Dalton State’s respiratory therapy program was recently recognized for its continued success and commitment to providing students real-world experience. For the seventh year in a row, the program earned the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award, a designation received by […]
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Veteran Student Maintains Positive Outlook
Michael Scherzer believes connecting and caring are ways everyone can all be there for each other. “Since I was young, I have always wanted to help people, which is why I joined the military,” said Scherzer, and interdisciplinary studies major at Dalton State expected to graduate Spring 2021. “I want to be there for somebody on their worst day to make it […]
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‘The Story of Someday:’ English Major Shares Study Abroad Experience
*This guest blog was written by Rachel Morones about her experience studying abroad. Rachel is an English major, expected to graduate in spring 2020. Like some who have lived in a small town I have often found myself repeating some variation of the phrase: “Someday I’m going to get out of here and go somewhere.” […]
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School of Education Recognized for Strength, Innovation
Dalton State’s School of Education and Dr. Sharon Hixon, dean of the school, were recently recognized by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) for meeting all areas of approval standards and showing strength and innovation in several areas during the Spring 2019 Approval Review. The GaPSC was created by legislation in the 1990s to assume full responsibility […]
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