HISPANIC OUTREACH & RETENTION AT ARMSTRONG

12/05/2016

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program

This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public.

11/30/2016

Join us for a conversation December 7th @ 12PM

11/17/2016

HOY (Today) join us for our "Finish Strong: No Stress Zone" Cafecito at 12:15 - Grab a mug and lounge with great company as we relax, speak in Spanish, English, and Spanglish - Free cafecito and tea provided! If you have questions about papers, writing styles, and citations - the HORA advisor will gladly help!

11/09/2016

Hope to see you this afternoon!

Considering a major or minor in Spanish? Interested in finding career options with a Spanish major/minor? This Wednesday at 12:15PM - HORA and Spanish Faculty will host an event for all native and non-native speakers of Spanish. If you've take any AP Spanish or CLEP exams - this session might be of interest to you. Free cafecito and tea provided. See you Wednesday!

11/07/2016

Considering a major or minor in Spanish? Interested in finding career options with a Spanish major/minor? This Wednesday at 12:15PM - HORA and Spanish Faculty will host an event for all native and non-native speakers of Spanish. If you've take any AP Spanish or CLEP exams - this session might be of interest to you. Free cafecito and tea provided. See you Wednesday!

11/02/2016

Join Career Services anytime before 2pm today for the Fall Career Fair. We have over 40 organizations including Gulfstream, Savannah Metro PD, World Trade Center, Savannah Morning News, and iHeart Media! GA DJJ has just joined us as well! Hope to see you in the Student Union Ballroom!

10/20/2016

Craving coffee? Swing by the HORA Office TODAY for free Cafe Pico between 12:15-1:15PM - informal discussion on Jazzin' up your study environment!

10/19/2016

Did you know? Academic Advisement Season is here! If you have not done so, please set up an appointment with your academic/faculty advisor for both Spring and Summer 2017 semesters!

Note - due to Hurricane Matthew closures, registration dates have changed. Save the NEW date below. Registration begins at 6AM on each date:

SENIORS:
0-999 earned hrs -Graduating Seniors - Nov 1
90-999 earned hrs- Non-graduating Seniors- Nov 2

JUNIORS:
75-89.99 earned hrs- Nov 3
60-74.99 earned hrs- Nov 4

SOPHOMORES:
45-59.99 earned hrs- Nov 5
30-44.99 earned hrs- Nov 6

FRESHMEN:
15-29.99 earned hrs- Nov 7
0-14.99 earned hrs- Nov 8

10/18/2016

This Thursday @ 12:15PM -HORA will host its 2nd fall workshop! Swing on by, grab a mug, have cafecito, and learn more about how to attain proactive study skills! Free coffee provided!

09/27/2016

Armstrong's Spanish Film Festival continues this afternoon featuring:

"Todos se van" (Everybody Leaves)
Directed by Sergio Cabrera, Colombia
Tuesday, September 27 @ 12:30pm @ Ogeechee Theater

Based on a novel by the same name by Cuban poet and novelist Wendy Guerra, "Everybody Leaves" focuses on a young girl's struggle in post-revolutionary Cuba. This film is in Spanish with English subtitles, and is free to the public.

https://www.armstrong.edu/academic-departments/llp-2016-spanish-film-festival

Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Armstrong State University 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997

09/27/2016

Advisement News: Did you know that Spring and Summer 2017 courses have been posted in the open course list? Have you scheduled an appointment to see your academic advisor for Spring/Summer registration? Prior to visiting your academic advisor for Spring/Summer advisement, please browse the open course list to build your Plan A and Plan B academic schedule early. As we shift from advisement holds to registration pins, please ensure you receive a registration pin from your advisor prior to leaving advisement visit. To see a full list of open courses prior to registration dates, visit the following link below:

Spring 2017:
https://armstrong.gabest.usg.edu/pls/B240/aasu_oclas.p_displayallnocount

09/23/2016

Happy Friday Folks! Here's our final point of the week on behalf of the :

(6) You can pursue your studies in peace. We have a private cubicles with comfortable rolling chairs and large tables, giving you room to spread out your books and writing materials.

The Writing Center is located in Gamble Hall room 123 and are open:
- Monday-Thursday 9AM-7PM
-Friday and Saturday 9AM-Noon

Extended Hours:
-Windward Commons 1st Fl Monday 7PM-9PM
-Lane Library 1st Floor, Tuesday 7PM-9PM
-Academic Learning Commons, Thursday 7PM-9PM

If you are having trouble or might be concerned about an upcoming assignment, paper, essay, or any other writing items - please be so kind to yourself and visit the Writing Center!