9.3.08

New professors, staff join Erskine community

New and returning students helped to launch the 2008-09 academic year at Erskine College Monday as the school entered its 170th year. The Class of 2012 has completed a week of orientation and participated in a number of Erskine traditions, including the Soiree and the Signing of the Book.

Ten new college faculty members have joined the ranks this semester:

Anna V. Blenda, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology - B.S./M.S.,
Melitopol State Teaching University, Ukraine; Ph.D., Institute of
Agroecology and Biotechnology, Ukraine; Ph.D., Clemson University

Daniel L. Chandler, Assistant Professor of Physical Education -
B.S., West Chester University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Trenton State
College; M.Ed., Cheyney University; M.Ed., Trenton State College; Ed.,
Temple University; J.D. Candidate, West Coast School of Law

Scott A. DeCiantis, Instructor of Athletic Training - B.S., Erskine
College; M.S., University of Kentucky

Eva-Marie Gamble, Visiting Lecturer, Modern Languages - B.A., Bluffton
College; M.A., Bowling Green State University

John A. Macaulay, Assistant Professor of History - A.B., Erskine College;
M.T.S., Duke University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Nicole Matuseski, Instructor of Athletic Training - B.S., King's College;
M.S., West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Monique A. Michel, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages - B.A.,
University of Grenoble, France; Maítrise University of Franche-Comté,
France; Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Albert C. Mina, Visiting Associate Professor of Biology - B.S., Clemson
University; M.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Naoma S. Nelsen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology - B.S., Southwest
Missouri State University; M.S., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Clemson
University

Brad Parker, Assistant Professor of Music - B.Mus., Wilfrid Laurier
University; M.Mus., Eastman School of Music; D.M.A., Eastman School of
Music

Six new staff members are also joining the Erskine College community:

Jason Allen, Men's and Women's Golf Coach-Class A PGA Professional; A.A., Horry Georgetown Technical College

Leo Fackler, Director of Campus Life-B.A., Furman University; M.A., University of Central Florida

Dustin New, Director of Career Services-B.S., Presbyterian College

Cam Smith, Campus Ministry Intern-B.S., Penn State

Heather Vahjen, Volleyball Coach- B.S., Lander University

Some dates to remember for Fall Semester 2008 include:

*Back-to-School Bash, Sept. 5-6, featuring live bands and "Water War"

*Formal Opening, Sept. 9

*Fall Break, after classes Friday, Oct. 17 (classes resume Oct. 22)

*Fall Fest, Nov. 11

*Homecoming Weekend, Nov. 21-22

*Thanksgiving Break, after classes Tuesday, Nov. 25 (classes resume Dec. 1)

*Final Examinations, beginning Monday, Dec. 8 (ending Dec. 12)

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