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HBCU-UP Smart
The HBCU-UP SMART Programinvites you to participate in “IMPACT 2005” STEM Undergraduate StudentSymposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union CotillionBallroom.
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AmericanHeart Association
“HeartWalk”
Registration will begin at 8a.m. and the event will be held from 9am-1pm on Saturday, April 2. All SU employees and students areinvited to come out and help the AHA fight our nation’s #1 killer, heart disease,and #3 killer, stoke, at the Heart Walk. For more information, contact LaKeeshia Giddens at 771-2260.
A Springtime Solstice
The Alpha Tau Chapter ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated presents “A Springtime Solstice” DeltaBall, April 2, at Classic Connections. Tickets are $25 for a single ticket and$40 as a couple. Attire is formal for ladies and suits are acceptable for men.Contact any member of the Alpha Tau Chapter for more information.
Auditions
The Baton Rouge LittleTheater is holding auditions for its May production of Accomplice by RupertHolmes, directed by Christy Reeves. Auditions will be held April 2 at 11 a.m.and Sunday 7 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Little Theater. The auditions will consistof reading from the script. Rehearsals begin Monday, April 4. For information call the Box Office at(225) 924-6496.
Scholarship
Scholarship forDisadvantaged Students 2005-2006. Applications are available off the Web site:www.sonlrc.subr.edu For nursing majors March 4 – April 4 and other March 4 -April 11.
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SGADebates
S.G.A. Election Debates in the CotillionBallroom of the Smith Brown Memorial Union at 6:30 p.m.
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Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson willspeak in the Cifford T. Seymour Hall on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. The eventis free and open to the public. For more information, contact Edna Hickman at(225) 771-3992.
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Writing ProficiencyRetake
Students that failed thefirst test can take a retake examination Thurs. April 7. Sign-in begins at 3:15p.m. in Stewart Hall Auditorium. There will be no admittance after 3:45 p.m. Tutoring will be available in Harris Hall room 2024. Formore information call Florence Wellons at 225.771.2870.
Miss Southern Pageant
Miss Southern Pageant isApril 7, at the F.G. Clark ActivityCenter at 7:30 p.m.
Talent Show
Love Alive ChristianFellowship talent show is at 7 p.m. in the Smith-Brown Student Union CotillionBallroom.
Nikki Giovanni
“A Spiritual Journey”Thursday, April 7, 2005, at7:00pm. Doors open at 5 p.m. atBoudreaux’s — on Government Street, $35 per person. For more information, contact 771-4924 or 387-5932,[email protected], or P.O. Box 64614, BRLA 70896.
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Fashion Show
Love AliveChristian Fellowship is having a fashion show at 7 p.m. in the J.B. Moore HallAuditorium featuring Aceat Model Troupe. There will be a $5 cover charge.
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Elections
Student Elections from 9a.m.to 5 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Student Union.
ChristianStudents at SU
The Committed to ChristStudent Organization (C2C) is asking Christian students to share their giftsand talents in our upcoming Committed to Christ Week, April 11-17, 2005. Pleasecontact Kendra Hill at 225.771.4284 or Mrs. Fountain in the History Departmentat 225.771.3260 or come by Higgins 405 A as soon as possible. Deadline is March31, 2005. We will be meeting on April 3 &10, 2005 in the Union ContinentalRoom.
StudentAlumni Association Membership
The Southern UniversityStudent Alumni Association is accepting members beginning April 11. Membershipdues are $10 annually, with this year’s payment period being April 11-20. Moneyorders or cashier’s checks are to be made payable to Southern UniversityStudent Alumni Association. Payments can be made at the Southern UniversityCashier’s Office in the J.S. Clark Administration Building. On Thursday, April21, members may meet candidates running for office within the organization at 2p.m. in the W.W. Stewart Hall Auditorium; members may vote for candidates inthe auditorium Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winners’ names will beposted Monday, April 25 in Rooms 113 and 117 in Stewart Hall. Installation ofall SUSAA members will be held Thursday, April 28 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium.
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Run-offDebates
SGA Election run-off Debatesat 6:30 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Student Union.
Committed 2 Christ WeekHighlights
“Let’s Talk Solutions” withClarence Buggs, radio personality will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. inthe Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. The theme will be”Rise and Shine” (Matthew 5:16). This event is free and open to the public. Formore information, call (225) 771-4284 or (225) 356-7023.
The 4th Annual Christian HipHop Xplosion will be held Friday, April 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in theCotillion Ballroom. Featured groups from New Orleans include Var-G and Ody-C;from Houma, Big C. Local gospel rappers will include Soulja Boyz IV Christ, TheMessenger, Pro-Christ, Godz Chosen 1 and many others. This concert is free andopen to the public.
ChristFest will be heldSunday, April 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom. It willfeature local Christian choirs, quartets, dancers, poets, rappers, steppers andmuch more. The festival is free and open to the public.
For more information and acomplete listing of C2C Week (April 11-17) activities, call 225.356.7023 or225.241.1090.
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Run-offs
Election run-offs in theCotillion Ballroom of the Student Union from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PlayStation2
GameTournament
Madden2005
(PlayStation)tournaments will be held Wednesday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 4:34 p.m. andThursday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Location TBA. Sign up sheets areavailable in Mrs. Clark’s office located in Seymour Gym. The deadline to payany fees is Monday, April 11. The fee is $10 to participate and $1 forspectators. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Corey Allenat 225.771.5488 or Gerald Mandosia at 225.810.2310.
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Lacumba III BluesConcert
Bobby Bland, Shirley Brownand Willie Clayton will perform at a fundraiser for Lacumba III Friday, April15 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. There will also be a special tribute to Jackie Neal by the Neal Family.Tickets are on sale at Ticket Master outlets for $25 and $35 for floor seats.
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Chancellor andFaculty/Staff Reception
SouthernUniversity, through the Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives, Office ofAcademic Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, Office of Finance and Administration,Office of Recruitment Management, and Business & Industry Cluster, willpresent its 2005 Chancellor’s Faculty/Staff Recognition Program on Friday,April 22, 2005 at 6:00pm in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom. For more information, contact the Officeof Sponsored Programs at 771.2809.