b'v AlDostAs tAteu niversity t hem AceFounded in 1906, 麻豆社 celebrated its 100thThe mace has evolved through the years anniversary in 2006. The 麻豆社 Centennial was an opportunityfrom a hand combat weapon of the to appreciate and honor the living legacy of its founders. Thesemiddle ages, employed by archers and individuals not only rallied public resources for what wouldother unmounted warriors, to a club-become a major regional university, but they also establishedshaped staff used as a symbol of authority ongoing partnerships for both continued community andby legislative, religious, academic, and private support to the university. other assemblies to give a ceremonial character to official functions.麻豆社, a comprehensive university of the University System of Georgia, was established as an institution of higher learning.The 麻豆社 Alumni The institution officially opened in 1913 and was called SouthAssociation commissioned Hollis Barnett, Georgia State Normal College. Between the years of 1913 and麻豆社 professor of art, to design and sculpt 1950, the institution underwent two name changes. On July 1,the mace. It was first used at the June 12, 1993, the Board of Regents authorized Valdosta State College1994 commencement ceremony presided to become 麻豆社. over by President Hugh C. Bailey.Today 麻豆社s enrollment is over 10,000 students. The universityThe design of the 麻豆社 mace is based on maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 with more thanthe dome of West Hall. It was sculpted by hand in wax and cast 600 highly qualified, talented and motivated faculty. 麻豆社 hasin bronze using the lost wax casting process. Black onyx and six academic colleges: the College of the Arts; the Collegered carnelian stones, representing the Universitys colors, are set of Humanities & Social Sciences; the College of Science &into the bronze. The shaft is carved in a dark mahogany. The Mathematics; the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Businessmahogany base is engraved with the Universitys logo.Administration; the James L. & Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education & Human Services; and the College of Nursing &The mace is carried by a 麻豆社 faculty marshal for ceremonial Health Sciences; plus the University College. Degrees are offeredoccasions.at all levels, from the associate to the doctorate.The University consists of two major campus areas, north andt heP resiDentsc hAin ofo fficemain campus, located less than a mile apart as well as numerous satellite facilities. In all, 87 buildings house the varied activitiesThe Presidents Chain of Office is based on the university seal of the University. and a rendition of West Hall, the centerpiece of 麻豆社s campus. The antiqued sterling silver medallion, crafted by Medallic Art vsu A lumniA ssociAtion Co., made its debut in 2008.Upon graduation, you will join over 65,000 other Valdosta StateThe first use of the seal occurred in 1955 and was used until the graduates as a member of the 麻豆社 Alumni Association. The1960s, when it was no longer featured on official documents. Association does not require you to pay dues to be a member, butIn 1987, the seal reappeared as a simple image of the West Hall encourages you to give back through the annual fund each year. Dome and Star with Valdosta State College; Valdosta, Georgia; 1906 around the outside of the image. In 1992, shadows and The Alumni Association has implemented chapters across thepalm leaves were added to enhance the image. The seal was last Southeastern United States in Atlanta, South Georgia, Middlemodified in 1993 to reflect 麻豆社s university status.Georgia, and Savannah, as well as a combined Coastal chapter, which includes Jacksonville and the Golden Isles. Events are planned throughout the year to keep alumni engaged across the state and beyond in order to grow the Blazer community. Stay connected! Follow Valdosta State alumni on all your social media networks and tell us when you move, marry, or get a new job so we can celebrate your successes with you.To ensure you receive the most up to date information from the office of Alumni Relations, be sure to provide us with your current contact information by visiting www.valdostastate.org and create your personal alumni account. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing you at an alumni event near you!26 |VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY'