SU WEEK
OF PRAYER
The Power Ministries will be sponsoring S.U. Week of Prayer beginning on Tues., Nov. 13 and ending on Mon. Nov. 19, 2001. The theme for the week “A New Heart: A Heart After God.” The scriptural focus verse is II Chronicles 7:14. The week will kick off with a thirty minute prayer in the Mocha Room of the Smith-Brown memorial Union from 1-1:30 p.m. on Tues. On Wed. Thurs. & Fri. a t 12 p.m. prayer meeting under the tree in front of Pinkie Thrift Hall. Ending the week on Mon., Nov. 19 with a Celebration Service in front of the Union from 12-12:45 p.m. During those seven days, everyone is encouraged to pray at least 30 minutes daily. Everyone is asked to attend one of the scheduled prayer times. For more information, please contact Floyd Prescott @ 772-0708.
HONDA ALL-STARS
SU is now accepting applications for the 2001 Honda All-Star Challenge Campus Tournament Team. Applications will be accepted from individuals, departments, clubs, sororities, fraternities and other student organizations. Teams will comprise of four students and two alternates. Each team member must be enrolled and in good standing at SUBR. The winners will represent SU in the Honda National Tournament featuring HBCU’s in Orlando, Fla., and compete for more than $305,000 in prizes. Deadline for applications is Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. For more information or to complete an application contact the Honors College @ 771-4845 or 4460.
THANKSGIVING
FOOD DRIVE
Come and share the spirit of giving by supporting The Center for Service Learning Center. The Center is asking the Southern University family to bring canned goods/non perishable items to donate to families in need of food for the Thanksgiving Holiday season. Please bring items that may be used to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Donations can be dropped of at T.H. Harris Hall, 1st floor. Collection dates and time are Nov. 12-16, 2001 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact The Center for Service Learning @ 771-2613.
SU SCHOOL OF NURSING
BLOOD DRIVE
Please show your support! The SU School of Nursing will be hosting a blood drive on Fri. Nov. 16, 2001 from 10 – 3 p.m. located in the Nursing School Auditorium. For more information, please contact Mary Abadie @ 771-2151.
SU SCHOOL OF NURSING
CAREER DAY
The SU School of Nursing is hosting a career day Fri. Nov. 16, 2001 from 1- 3:30 p.m. located in the Nursing School Auditorium. For more information, please contact Mary Abadie @ 771-2151.
SU FOOTBALL
ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
The SU Football team will host their Ninth Annual Food Drive on Sat. Nov. 17, 2001 during the Prairie View football game. The Jaguar Nation is invited to donate one can good item for disadvantaged families. Food barrels will be located at all gate entrance. Please bring all non-perishable items to Room A-102, F.G. Clark Activity Center. For more information, please contact Coach Griffin @ 771-3175.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO
FOUNDER’S WEEK
The sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. invites SU to attend their functions during Sigma Gamma Rho Founder’s Week which will be held on Nov. 11-17, 2001. The week activities planned are: Sunday: Church Service @ Grace & Compassion Ministries @ 11 a.m., a Candlelight Ceremony @ SGR tree @ 7 p.m. Monday: Health Fair in the Union @ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adopt Sigma Baby. Tues. Movie Night @ 7 p.m. (flyers will go out for location), Wed. Get Your Roll On With SGRhos, bowling in the Smith -Brown Memorial Union from 6 – 9 p.m., Thurs. Job Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (flyers will go out for location), Fri. Sister to Sister Night. Sat. Scenic Highway Clean-up @ 9 a.m. For more information, please call Kalisha @ 337-9747 or Porscha @ 938-6161 or just ask any SGRho member.
FALL 2001
GRADUATION CHANGE
The Southern University and A & M College 2001 Fall Commencement has changed. The graduation ceremony will be held on Dec. 15, 2001 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center @ 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact the Office of academic Affairs @ 771-2360.
MUSLIM ORGANIZATION
MEETING
The Muslim Student Organization presents the Son of Man, Marvin Muhammad, the leader and teacher of the New Nation of Islam. The meeting will be held on Mon., Nov. 19, 2001 in the Mocha Room of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union @ 6 p.m.. The topic of discussion “The New Islam”. The organization asked that you bring your Holy Bible and Holy Quran to the meeting. For more information, please contact Woodrow Muhammad @ 354-0852.
ON CAMPUS PRAYER
Since the 9-11 attack, an organized prayer session has been going on at the Baptist Student Center. Come join in prayer every Thursday @ 12 Noon. Every one is invited to join our campus prayer. For more information, please contact Professor J. Fortune 771-4300.
SU LAW CENTER
The American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession Louisiana Breast Cancer Legal Advocacy Initiative in conjunction with the Southern University Law Center will be held on Friday, Nov. 16, 2001 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Southern University Law Center. All organizations are encouraged to participate in this event. For more information, please contact Roderick James, SULC ABA Representative @ 344-6584
PARKING NOTICE
The gravel faculty and staff parking lot located behind the Engineering and Nursing Building #120 will be closed for four (4) weeks for pavement improvements. Beginning, Mon. Nov. 19, 2001 cars will be towed at the owner’s expense if parked in this area. Motorists are encouraged to park at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. For more information, please contact the SU Police Department @ 771-2770.
SOPHOMORE CLASS FOOD DRIVE
The sophomore class will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Mon., Nov. 19, 2001 in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. All students are asked to show their support during the holiday season. For more information, please contact Nina Moch @ 771-2300.
SU THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
It is that time of the year to celebrate the holiday season. The Association for Women Students, Men’s Federation and the Student Government Association invites SU to celebrate SU Giving Back to the Community. The commemoration will be held on Tues. Nov. 20, 2001 @ 12 Noon in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Every one is invited to join in the festivities. For more information, please contact Mrs. Griffin @ 771-2940.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Calling all Graduate Students! The Southern University Graduate Student Association is seeking all graduate students from all areas of studies to join the leaders of the future. For membership information, please contact Jarrett Landor, President @ [email protected] or at 772-6090.
BAYOU CLASSIC JOB FAIR
A SUPER job fair will be held on Fri. Nov. 23, 2001 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located on Poydras @ Loyola Avenue in New Orleans. All college graduate and undergraduate students in the New Orleans area are invited to attend the job fair. For more information, please contact Lonnie B. Smith from GSU @ (318) 247-6706 or stop by SU Career Services office.
SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING
There will be a sophomore class meeting on Wed. Nov. 28, 2001 @ 7:30 p.m. at Moore Hall. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Nina Moch @ 771-2300.
