CoffeeBreak is a newsletter distributed to Averett faculty and staff to keep them up to date on campus activities and information.

Please send information you would like included in CoffeeBreak, via e-mail to by April 15 for a April 22 publication.

Flight Center Under Construction For the next three to four weeks, the Flight Center will be undergoing construction. Due to the extent of the construction, there will be limited internet, email and phone service. Please be advised emails and phone messages may be delayed in being returned. Your patience is appreciated during this time.

Switchboard Moving to Averett Central Effective June 3, the University's switchboard will be managed by Rose Holley and Robbie Hendrix in Averett Central. Currently, the switchboard is housed in the office of institutional advancement and handled primarily by Jennifer Hooper. Approximately 40 percent of the average calls to the University are transferred from the switchboard to Averett Central. Both Jennifer and Marion Breen will provide backup for the switchboard at peak times as needed.

Prezi Workshops Offered Back by popular demand, Instructional Technologist Kim McMurtry will offer more hands-on Prezi workshops. Get started making Prezi presentations with Prezi Basics at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 28. Then in Prezi Intermediate at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, learn to add audio and video, collaborate with others online, and embed a presentation in a Moodle course. Prezi, a cloud-based presentation software, is an alternative to PowerPoint. Its zoomable canvas can allow more nonlinear development of ideas than PowerPoint's slideshow. It also offers real-time online collaboration with up to 10 other people. See the complete workshop schedule and register today by clicking here.

Sam's Club Rep on Campus The University's Sam's Club representative will be on campus Tuesday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center outside of the multipurpose room.

New England/Canada Fall Cruise There is still time to make a deposit for the Alumni Fall Foliage Cruise to New England and Canada Sept. 22-29. The deadline is May 20. Cost is $1545 per person double occupancy, round trip from RDU to Boston. We will be sailing on Royal Caribbean "Brilliance of the Seas." Call Larry Wilburn at 434-770-32850 or email him at lwilburn@averett.edu for additional information.

Special Reminders Reminders to everyone that we have the May Coffee time in Jut's Café on Thursday, May 16, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Come and have a beverage and pastry! The University Staff Meeting is also on Thursday, May 16, in the multipurpose room. The minutes from the last University Staff Meeting have been posted to the Intranet - please read them and send corrections to Linda Lemery prior to Thursday's meeting.

Say Farewell It's never easy to let our family members move away - especially when they have meant so much to the University. Please join us on Tuesday, May 28, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Averett Central as we say goodbye to Dr. Stuart Jones and wish him well in his new endeavors.

Warren Places Third at Art Show Rebecca Warren, IT technician, recently placed 3rd overall at the Danville Art League Member's Only Show. A reception was held at American National Bank on Sunday, April 21. The judge's critique of her photograph, "The Pillar of Hercules," states "The linear appeal of this image invites the eye to move through and be caught in an eddy around the sphere-like architectural detail. The image's asymmetrical nature strikes an unlikely tranquility between movement and stasis, which is enhanced by its attention to monochromatic color and textures." Rebecca is pictured with her dad, Bill Hudson, a 1973 alumnus of Averett.

AU Student Spotlight Meet Kristina Jones, a BBA student. She plans to graduate in the spring of 2014. What is your motivation for obtaining your degree from Averett? My motivation for obtaining my degree is a personal goal that I set for myself before graduating from high school. I want my children, family and friends to experience and actually watch how a goal is transformed into reality as you stay focused on it. What do you most like about your degree program? The Averett GPS Program has allowed me to accomplish the largest goal of my life, while continuing to be successful as a mother, grandmother and employee. The research and knowledge that I have gained through this program has enhanced my skill level and business knowledge. I have been able to apply these skills in every aspect of my life. What advice do you have for your fellow classmates and future AU students? Don't give up! The mountain that stands before you is truly a mole hill, there are going to be times you feel very overwhelmed and feel like "I can't do this anymore, this is just too much." When you start to feels those emotions, step back and think about the real reason you started this program, pick up the phone and call a teammate that you know will encourage you to continue to push forward. The greatest reward you will receive is the feeling of accomplishment you have when you walk across that stage with family and friends watching as you collect your degree.

AU Student Spotlight Meet Mary Leaf, who is an MBA student. Mary anticipates completing the program in August and graduating in December. What is your motivation for obtaining your degree from Averett? My motivation for obtaining my MBA degree is centered on working towards my true potential and to advance my knowledge of business, which will offer numerous positions of professional advancement. Overall I am motivated knowing that I can achieve great things as long as I am willing to work for it. What do you like best about Averett's GPS Program? Averett's GPS Program is structured one class at a time, and because of this I can put all of my attention into the subject matter at hand thus getting the most out of each course. Also, belonging to a study group, we each have our moment in the spotlight and have built relationships that I hope will last long after we complete the program. Please share one tip for your fellow classmates and future AU students: Tip: Take it as it comes, focus on the task and assignment at hand and move forward.

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Hayes Places Third in the Nation Jessie Hayes, class of 2014, traveled with Coach Cricket Morris to Harrisburg, Pa. to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships May 2-4. Jessie competed in the Novice Equitation on the Flat championship class. In a ride against 16 of the national qualifiers, Jessie placed third in the competition. Congratulations, Jessie! For the complete story, please click here.

Fac/Staff events:

June 3, 2013
Staff Council Meeting
2:00PM

June 20, 2013
University Staff Meeting
11:15AM

Academic events:

June 8, 2013
Praxis Test

Arts events:

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Please check the AU Calendar for more.

Sports events:

August 30, 2013
Men's Soccer @ Roanoke College
7:30PM

August 31, 2013
Women's Soccer @ Johns Hopkins University
12:00PM

August 31, 2013
Men's Soccer @ Lynchburg College
5:00PM

Hayes Places Third in the Nation in IHSA Competition

Paying It Forward

Averett Recognizes Retirees and Faculty & Staff for Years of Service

Faculty & Staff Members of the Year Named

Spring Commencement Ceremony

Averett Breaks Ground for Pritchett Auditorium Renovations