Page 2 - Laker Connection Fall 2015

Cover photo by Kevin Liles
COVER STORY
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Clayton State opens its newest building in fall semester 2015.
THE SCIENCE BUILDING
FEATURES
10 Black Holes and More 20 by Siera Blasco
Scholarship Gifts on the Rise
An “A” in College
Dr. Bram Boroson conducts hands-on research with students of all majors to bring the world of outer worlds to students.
Clayton State’s Office of University Advancement shares the latest milestones in scholarship dollars.
12 The SEEDS Program 22 by Gantt Thomas
by John Shiffert
by Kate Troelstra
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Clayton State’s chapter of SEEDS allows biology students to explore ecology and fosters diversity, experience and community service.
Film Studio Opens
Four-sport athlete Maia Kuhnen shares how Clayton State has helped her reach her dreams as an athlete and as a student.
by John Shiffert
DEPARTMENTS
16 Campus Update 24 Trustee Profiles
26 Faculty Profile
27 Staff Profile
As the cameras rolled, Clayton State celebrated the opening of its new film studio in Lucy Huie Hall -- Atlanta’s newest small studio space and the only space of its kind associated with a higher education institution in the state and one of the few in the nation.
28 Student Profile 29 Alumni Profile 30 Class Notes