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Nancy Bookhart
nbookhart@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8204
| Mary Helm Building
Assistant Professor of Art | Department of Humanities
Nancy Wellington Bookhart received her BFA from Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia in 2000. She went on to receive her MFA from the University of Georgia in 2005. She joined the faculty at Paine College, in Augusta, Georgia in 2007, as Assistant Professor of Art. After arriving at Paine Ms. Bookhart started The Museum Initiative, which involves establishing a nationally recognized museum of art at Paine College. Ms. Bookhart is an exhibiting artist, whose passion is recording the experiences of the poor, in her body of works with the pen name of “The Lost Scrolls of Poverty.” She has exhibited in various venues in the region, and nationally, such as Lucy Laney Museum of Black History in Augusta, Georgia, and Christian University in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Bookhart is currently involved in The Nina Simone Project as one of the artists among many regional and national artists who will be included in a touring exhibition. Her research interest includes the common denominator between image and identity, and examining how image identifies a cultural, constitutes a philosophy, and creates a continuum for generations to come. |
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Oscar Brown
obrown@paine.edu
| (706) 733-8136
| Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 214
Assistant Professor of English | Department of Humanities
The Reverend Oscar Olin Brown, Jr. was born in Harlem in New York City. Raised in that cultural and intellectual melting pot, he was greatly influenced by the cosmopolitan energy of the “Big Apple” – the libraries, the museums, the multiple musical forums and the host of other social and scholarly enticements of this crossroads city. Rev. Brown attended Riverdale, New York’s prestigious Horace Mann Preparatory School. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from The City College of New York and a M.S.Ed. from the same institution. Rev. Brown has also served in the New York City public school system as an elementary teacher. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Reading at Paine College in the English and Foreign Languages Department of the Division of the Humanities. Rev. Brown has served as a pastor, he has been a disc jockey, he is an accomplished portrait artist, and he is also a singer, composer and producer of religious music as well as being the author of several religious books. |
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Eronini Egbujor
eegbujor@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8370
| Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel
Associate Professor of English | Department of Humanities
Dr. E. EGBUJOR has Ph. D. (French), from Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (1988), M. A.: French Studies, Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (1982); B. A.: French Studies, Université du Bénin, Lomé, Togo (1978) and has completed Post-doctorate studies (on Making audiovisual pedagogical (teaching) documentary; Literary Theory & Orality; under the supervision of Professeur Fernando Lambert), Université Laval, Québec, Canada, (1991). He has also presented papers and chaired roundtables at the following: Conference of African Studies Association (ASA), Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS), African Literature Association (ALA), Congrès International d’Études Françaises (ICFS), l'Association Canadienne-Française pour l'Avancement des Sciences (Acfas), Foreign Language Alliance for International Rapport (FLAIR) & The Southern Literature Association. He has equally had publications in Journal of Oriental and African Studies (JOAS), The African Book Publishing Record (ABPR), Présence Francophone, Revue Canadienne des Études Africaines & Dictionnaire des œuvres littéraires de langue française, en Afrique au Sud du Sahara and has a keen interest in World Humanities, Literatures of Africa & the Diaspora and other non-western regions of the world. |
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Arthur Holmes
aholmes@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8371
| McGinnis Building, Room 8
Assistant Professor of History/Political Science | Department of Humanities
Dr. Arthur L. Holmes received an Associate of Science degree from DeKalb Community College, presently referred to as Perimeter College, with a concentration in social science, a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern College, presently referred to as Georgia Southern University, with a major in criminal justice with a minor in sociology, a Master of Education (1988) and Educational Specialist degree (1989) from Augusta College, presently referred to as Augusta State University, with a concentration in social sciences/secondary education with emphasis in history, and a Doctorate of Education from Mellen University. My dissertation was entitled: “Wait-Time and Youthful Offenders: An investigation of Incarcerated Adolescents’ Responses to Teacher-posed Creative thinking Tasks in Social Studies-A Comparison of Impulsivity in Special Education Students with Felony Convictions versus those with Misdemeanor Convictions.” Dr. Holmes also has a certification in Middle Grades, Middle Grades Social Science, High School Social Sciences, and Special Education fields of Social Sciences (preschool-12th grade), Special Education Adapted Curriculum, Behavioral Disorders, and General Curriculum. In addition to his experience at Paine College, Dr. Holmes has taught for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (retired Dec. 31, 2001) and middle and secondary students with special needs in the fields of history and geography. |
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Washington Holmes
iholmes@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8290
| Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel
Assistant Professor of Music | Department of Humanities
Washington Isaac Holmes, a native of Graniteville, SC, received a B.M.A. from the University of South Carolina. He earned a master of music degree from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), where he majored in vocal performance, studying with George Shirley, Tenor and Leslie Guinn, Baritone. He has performed as soloist, dancer, instrumentalist, and chorister in the United States, South Korea, Germany, France, Great Britain, Holland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Belgium. Locally, he has performed with the USC Philharmonic Orchestra, Augusta Symphony and Etherredge Center Orchestra. With the Augusta Symphony, he narrated a work dedicated to the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holmes has performed solo concerts at USC in Aiken, S.C., Augusta State University and Paine College. Recent performances have been as bass soloist for Masterworks Chorale’s complete performance of Handel’s MESSIAH and with the University of South Carolina-Aiken Concert Choir’s performance of Durufle’s REQUIEM both conducted by Dr. Joel Scraper. Holmes is an assistant professor of music and PC Concert Choir Director at Paine College, as well as artistic director and conductor of the Columbia County Choral Society. He is the son of the late Mildred Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Booker T. and Martha Holmes. |
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Matthew Hutcherson
mhutcherson@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8266
| Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 313
Assistant Professor of Religion | Department of Humanities
Dr. Matthew Hutcherson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy teaching in the Humanities Department of the School of Arts & Sciences. His specialties involve metaphysics, process philosophy, existentialism, and African American philosophy and theology. His current research interests are in the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the protest philosophies of Black Power as particularly expressed in the music of James Brown and later Hip-Hop artists. He is currently exploring the development of a James Brown Museum at Paine College to preserve his legacy. His recent travels to South Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific have laid the groundwork for continued research in liberation philosophies. He has earned degrees from Atlanta Christian College (A.B.), Georgia State University (M.A.), Emory University (M.T.S.), Drew University (M.Litt.), and The Union Institute & University (Ph.D.). |
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George-Patrick Johnson
gjohnson@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8326
| Music Building, Room 4
Assistant Professor of Music | Department of Humanities
George-Patrick Johnson (Bass-Baritone) received a B.M.A. from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He earned a Master of Science degree/educational specialist degree from Jacksonville State University (Alabama), where he majored in public school administration/instructional leadership and adult education. Musically, he has studied with Blanche Thebom American operatic mezzo-soprano, voice teacher, and operatic vocal director, Dr. Bettye Smith – Campbell, and Soprano, Dr. L. Bracey Campbell. He has competed and won district/regional Metropolitan Opera competitions in southern and mid-western competitions appearing in the national finals. He is the former Director of Choral Activities for the Lithonia High Golden Chorale/The Lithonia High School Aeolians (male ensemble) of the DeKalb County School System and Fine Arts Department Chairperson for Lithonia High School, Lithonia, GA. In 2009, he guided the Lithonia Golden Chorale to national prominence by capturing first place during the competition hosted by National Festivals of Music, also capturing the award for best overall showmanship, class and style by any choral group. |
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Pamela June
pjune@paine.edu
| (706) 396-8106
| Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 313B
Assistant Professor of English | Department of Humanities
Dr. Pamela B. June is an Assistant Professor of English. She teaches American Literature, Women’s Literature, World Literature, Introduction to Literature, Composition I, and Composition II, among other courses. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and her B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. June is the author of the book, The Fragmented Female Body and Identity, and has published scholarly articles in several peer-reviewed journals including Women’s Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal. She continues to present her research at national conferences such as National Women’s Studies Association and Northeast Modern Language Association. Her research interests include twentieth-century, multiethnic, women’s fiction. |
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Anthony Neal
aneal@paine.edu
| (678) 457-6261
| McGinnis Building, Room 2
Assistant Professor of Philosophy | Department of Humanities
Dr. Anthony Sean Neal completed his undergraduate degree in Religion and Philosophy at Morehouse College. He earned the top average in religion, which garnered him a full scholarship to Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology. During this period, Anthony concentrated his studies in the areas of philosophical theology and political philosophy. His capstone thesis was entitled “Transforming Community Consciousness.” After leaving Mercer, Anthony took his doctorate from Clark Atlanta University in Humanities focusing his studies in African American philosophy and religion. His dissertation is entitled, “Common Ground: A Comparison of the Ideas of Consciousness in the Writings of Howard W. Thurman and Huey P. Newton.” Anthony has presented papers at many major conferences such as American Association of Religion, Philosophy Born of Struggle, and National Council of Black Studies, to name a few. His specialization areas are Aesthetics, Africana Philosophy and Religious Thought, Critical Theory, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion. |
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Elizabeth Siciliano
bsiciliano@paine.edu
| (706) 821-8220
| Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 214 A
Instructor of English | Department of Humanities
Beth Siciliano was a professional writer and magazine editor for many years before she became part of the Paine College faculty in 2008. For the four years before she joined the Humanities Division, she was the executive editor of Columbia County Magazine, a monthly lifestyle magazine noted for its stylish design and lively writing. Prior to that, for eighteen years she was the editor of the award-winning Augusta Magazine, which became the model for many city and regional magazines in the Southeast. At both magazines she oversaw editorial content, directed photography and design, and wrote an editor’s column as well as numerous features. She also worked with many of the region’s finest writers. In addition to magazines, she has worked in the fields of marketing, web design and advertising, and has been active in many area and regional organizations, including the Magazine Association of the Southeast, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Augusta Ballet, Leadership Augusta, and the Augusta Author’s Club. Beth attended the University of Georgia and received a BA in English from Augusta College; she holds an MA in fiction from Seton Hill University. She has studied journalism and had extensive training in magazine editing and design at conferences throughout the U.S., including those held by the Magazine Publishers of America, the American Society of Magazine Editors, Reader’s Digest, the City and Regional Magazine Association and the Magazine Association of Georgia. Her appreciation of the written word comes in part from her mother, novelist Louise Shivers, who is writer-in-residence at Augusta State University. |
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Belinda Wheeler
bwheeler@paine.edu
| (706) 396-7560
| Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 313-F
Assistant Professor of English | Department of Humanities
Belinda Wheeler, a native of Queensland, Australia, earned her BA in English from Purdue University in 2005, her MA in English from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2008, and her PhD in English from Southern Illinois University in 2011. Wheeler's research interests include American literature (particularly modernism), minority literature (including Australian Aboriginal literature, African American literature, and Native American literature), print culture and book history, and rhetoric and composition. Wheeler teaches a range of classes at Paine including Literary Theory, African American Literature, American Literature, Shakespeare, Introduction to Literature, and Freshman Composition. Her articles include "Lola Ridge's Pivotal Role at Broom" (PMLA, March 2012) and "Gwendolyn Bennett's 'The Ebony Flute'" (PMLA, forthcoming). She is currently completing two book projects: Gwendolyn Bennett: The Harlem Renaissance's Quintessential Poet, Artist, Editor, and Columnist (University Press of Mississippi) and A Companion to Australian Aboriginal Literature (editor and contributor, Camden House/ Boydell & Brewer). Her next project will be a book on Broom: An International Magazine of the Arts. |
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