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.
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 owners 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.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Calling all Graduate Students! The Southern University Graduate Student Association is seeking all graduate students from all areas of study to join the leaders of the future. For membership information, please contact Jarrett Landor, President @ [email protected] or at 772-6090.
GRADUATING SENIORS
Graduating seniors don’t get left out! The deadline for ordering your cap and gown has passed. If you do not order them by Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, you will not have a cap or gown for graduation. They can be ordered at the University Bookstore. For more information, please contact the bookstore @ 771-4990.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
IN JAGUARLAND
Christmas is a time of great joy and anticipation for children of all ages. The Department of Residential Housing in conjunction with the meaning of Christmas will have “Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Jaguarland” Ceremony. This ceremony will include residence hall students and staff. The program will be shared with students from pre-k class at Southern University Head Start Center. A Christmas tree will be placed on the service street in the area of Totty and Shade halls. The pre-k and nursery school students will be given ornaments to complete the decoration on the Christmas tree. The tree will be lighted at the beginning of the ceremony. Santa Claus and Lacumba will be there, in addition to Christmas music and caroling. SU is invited to attend. For more information, please Marilyn hill @ 771-3590.
CAMPUS CLOSURE
FOR HOLIDAY BREAK
Effective Wed. Dec. 19, 2001 @ 6 p.m. until Wed. Jan. 2, 2002 @ 6 a.m., the only entrance to Southern University campus will be via Harding Boulevard. Because of security reasons, a checkpoint will be set up on Harding Boulevard. Traffic will be monitored 24 hours a day on Swan Street. All faculty, staff and visitors must produce a Southern University ID or driver’s license as identification for clearance. Department heads must submit a letter notifying the Police Department of those persons required to work during the holidays. Officers will not allow anyone on campus without proper identification. For more information, please contact SU Police Department @ 771-2770.
GOSPEL ASSEMBLY
Come one, come all! The 1st Annual Youth and College Festival will be held at Interdenominational Faith Assembly on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 @ 12 p.m. until. The admission is $2.00. Transportation will be provided. For more information, please contact Minnie @ 278-7698.
SPRING 2002 PLAY
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts will perform two theatre productions. “Steal Away” will be performed on Feb. 27 & 28, 2002 and “My Thing of Love” on March 1 & 2, 2002. Times will be announced next semester. For more information, please call the department of Visual and Performing Arts @ 771-3440.
