On Campus Briefs

LITERARY SOCIETY SPRING ACTIVITIES
The Southern University Literary Society invites everyone to attend its spring semester activities which includes book reviews (April 23 – SBMU Cotillion Ballroom) and a readers’ series (April 3 & April 17 – SBMU Blue & Gold Room) featuring local and regional authors reading their works. For more information and a schedule please contact Dr. Jo Ann Marx @ 771-2870. All events begin at 7 p.m.
INTRAMURAL
AEROBICS
Aerobics is being offered in the Women’s Gym on Monday and Wednesday @ 7 p.m. Aerobics is open to students, men and women, faculty/staff, university alumni and retirees. Participants should dress appropriately for aerobics and bring a large towel and an exercise pad. Kick boxing and high and low impact aerobics will be offered also. For more information please contact the Intramural offices @ 771-3212 or 771-2009.
FINANCIAL AID
APPLICATIONS
The Office of Student Financial Aid is now accepting applications for the summer 2002 session. The deadline to have applications completed and submitted is March 31, 2002. For more information contact the financial aid department @ 771-2790.
RED CROSS MONTH
Join the Red Cross in celebrating and recognizing the role of supporters in the lifesaving mission of the organization. For more information on the American Red Cross programs and services, to take a class, volunteer, or make a donation call the Louisiana Capital Area Chapter @ (225) 291-4533. You can also visit the web site @ www.lcarc.org.
National Alcohol Screening Day
The University Counseling Center (UCC) will host the 2002 National Alcohol Screening Day Program on Thursday April 11th. There will be two sessions for your convenience at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. All participants will receive a free gift. For more information, contact the UCC at 771-2480.
Calling All Sunday School Workers
The Southern University Sunday School is seeking a superintendent, a pianist, Sunday School Teachers and Regular Members. If you know your Bible, our Sunday School needs you! If you don’t know your Bible, then you need Sunday School! Join us at The Baptist Student Center 724 Harding Blvd. (next to the credit) @ 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. For more information call: Barbra Bilberry @ 771-5406 or 355-3818 or Dr. Preston Dinkins @ 771-5180. After Sunday School, a ride to a church in the area is available.
Earth Day 2002
Essay Contest
The Contest is open to all students and is sponsored by the Southern University Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Entries must capture the essence of this year’s theme, “A River Runs Through Us!” All entries must be received by April 5, 2002. The winning piece will also be recognized at the University’s Earth Day Committee.
The winner will be recognized at the university’s Earth Day Speak Out on Wednesday, April 17, 2002. The winning piece will be printed in the Southern Digest. The winner may also be asked to present his/her piece at a live airing of a local television show. All entries should include a completed entry form and be addressed to Southern University and A&M College, The Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, Earth Day 2002 Contest, Attention: Deidre Hardy, P.O. Box 9764, P.O. Box 9764, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 or fax to 771-4722.
Motivational Speaker Series
Dr. Reginald Rackley, associate professor of psychology at Southern University will be the last motivational speaker for the 2002 spring semester. He will speak on April 10, 2002 in the Smith Brown Memorial Union Cotillion Ballroom at 7 p.m. His theme is: “If You Try You Will Always Break the Back of Misfortune.” All students are invited to attend!
Teacher Job Fair
The College of Education will hold a Teacher Job Fair on April 9, 2002 in Clifford Seymour Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring at least ten copies of your current resume. Recruiters will represent school districts from Louisiana and many other states. All prospective teachers, those seeking teaching positions in other parishes and states, all employed teachers and school counselors are invited to attend. For more information contact: Dr. Gussie Trahan, director of Teacher Job Fair @ 771-4633 or 771-2890.
On Campus
COPY
DEADLINES
All brief page submissions must be received by 5 p.m., each Monday and are only available to offically registered campus organizations, SU departments and non-proift volunteer organizations. Submit briefs on department or office letterhead and fax to 771-3253. Announcements can be submitted to the DIGEST office which, is located on the first floor of Harris Hall, Attention: Kivoli Thomas.