FREE HIV TESTING
Anonymous/Confidential testing for students, faculty, staff and general public. No needles. No blood. Testing is held on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. at the Baranco-Hill Student Health Center. Services and confidential results by Metro Health. Student Health Center will not have access to results. Call for appointment (names not required for appointments) at 771-4770.
7th Annual DoE
EPSCoR & LS-LAMP
Student Research
Conference
7th Annual DoE EPSCoR & LS-LAMP Student Research Conference will be held November 23 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. An important component of the conference is the student oral and poster scientific competitions. These competitions will display the research and presentation skills of minority, undergraduate scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Top presenters will receive awards. LS-Lamp is current accepting abstracts for student oral and poster presentations. Registration is avaible at www.ls-lamp.org. The deadline for online registration and abstract sucmission is October 11. For more information call Candace Davis, director of Outreach Operations at 771-2777 or [email protected].
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH CONFERENCE
The 5th Annual Social & Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference will be held Friday, November 7 in the Cotillion Ballroom in Smith-Brown Memorial Union from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to showcase oral presentations of empirical and theoretical research papers submitted by students in the social and behavioral sciences. This event is being sponsored by the Departments of Social Work and Sociology in collaboration with the Departments of Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Political Science, Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Speech Pathology and Sociology. The deadline for submitting abstracts and research papers is October 27. For information call Dr. Reginald Rackley at 771-2990 or Professor Rosyln Richardson at 771-5450.
Writing Proficiency Retake Examination
The Writing Proficiency Retake Examination will be given on Thursday, November 6. Sign in begins at 3:15 p.m. To ensure that the test begins on time, there will be absolutely no admittance after 3:45 p.m. Students are to report as follows: A-Z – Stewart Hall Auditorium. Tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harris Hall Room 2024. For more information regarding the WPE contact Florence Wellons at 771-2870 or visit our website at www.subr.edu/academic/artshuman/csl.
Admission Applications for the
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing will be accepting for admission for the Spring 2004 semester. The deadline for submitting applications is November 1. All students must meet the criteria: (1) Have a grade point average of 2.6 or above (2) Submission of ACT/SAT scores (3) Completion of all courses listed in the first three semesters of the nursing curriculum plan with a minimum grade of “C.” For more information call 771-3266.
Early Registration for Spring 2004
Be advised that Early Registration for the Spring 2004 semester will be held from November 3 to November 19. The following is the breakdown according to priority: November 3-4: Law School and Graduate School, November 5-7: 60 earned hours and above (Juniors and Seniors), November 8-10: 59 earned hours and below (Sophomores and Freshmen) and November 11-19: Everyone. Note: November 11-19 students with problems may be seen in the Enrollment Office located in T.H. Harris hall. Be advised that a $30 failure to pre-register fee will be billed to those continuing students who fail to participate in early-registration.
Southern University’s Fall Open House
High school juniors, seniors and their families are invited to attend Southern University’s Fall Family Open House Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. in Seymour Gym. Tour one of the most attractive campuses in the South. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Stewart Hall Auditorium. For more information call 771-2430.
Bicentennial of the
Louisiana Purchase
at WBR Museum
Please join the West Baton Rouge Historical Association in welcoming C.E. Richard on Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at the West Baton Rouge Museum located at 845 North Jefferson Avenue in Port Allen. Richard is a writer and filmmaker specializing in the rich history and culture of Louisiana. He will discuss the vital role that sugar cultivation and production plated in the story of the Louisiana Purchase and in the years to come. A reception will follow the presentation. For more information call 225-336-2422.
Quiz Bowl
Individuals and teams are needed to participate in the SU Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Quiz Bowl Competition. The competition will be held Tuesday, November 11 in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Application deadline is Wednesday, November 5. For more information contact The Honors College, University College or Dr. William E. Moore in the Department of Chemistry.
The Matrix revisited
Are you living in the matrix of this world? The Son of Man, Leader and Teacher of the New Nation of Islam will speak November 20 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Please bring your Holy Bible and Holy Quran. For more information contact the Muslim Student Organization at 284-8748.
First Annual Capital City Showdown
The Louisiana Leadership Institute will host the first ever Capital City Showdown Battle of the Bands and Drum Line Competition November 22 at 3 p.m. in A.W. Mumford Stadium. Tickets are $10 at the gate. The showdown will feature the Louisiana Leadership All Star Marching Band and St. Augustine, M.B. Smiley, Washington Marion, Carroll, Leflore, Central, McDonough 35 and Carver High Schools Marching Bands.
Transportation for Absentee Voting
The College Democrats and Student Affairs will provide transportation for absentee voting Thursday, November 6 all day by the campus shuttle buses to the Registrars of Voters Office in Baker. All students are encouraged to absentee vote if you will be out of town on Election Day, Saturday, November 15.
New Nation of Islam
Teacher Speaks
Teacher of the New Nation of Islam will speak November 20 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Please bring your Holy Bible and Holy Quran. For more information contact the Muslim Student Organization at 284-8748.
Transportation for Absentee Voting
The College Democrats and Student Affairs will provide transportation for absentee voting Thursday, November 6 all day by the campus shuttle buses to the Registrars of Voters Office in Baker. All students are encouraged to absentee vote if you will be out of town on Election Day, Saturday, November 15.
Career Seminar
The College of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences and the Office of career Services is hosting a career seminar, “How to apply for Government Employment” Thursday, November 6 in Fisher Hall, room 106 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The seminar is open to all students.
Book Review
The Southern University Literary Society and the College of Arts and Humanities present a book review featuring Dr. Latricia Scriven of the College of Education reviewing On Our Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madame C.J. Walker by A’Lelia Bundles Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Cotillion Ballroom.
Lecture Series
The Southern University Literary Society presents a lecture series on “Dubois, Washington , Garvey, Muhammed: Contradictions or Intersections” by Dr. Darryl Scriven, professor of philosophy Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Cotillion Ballroom.
Pictures With
Black Santa
Project SOAR (Saving Our #1 American Resource-Children), a nonprofit child abuse prevention program will sponsor its annual “Take Pictures with Black Santa” on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 at The Flea Market located at 5905 Florida Blvd. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information call 774-7526.
The Eclectic Truth
The Baton Rouge Poetry Alliance presents “The Eclectic Truth,” Baton Rouge’s premier open-mic spoken word event at Cafe Reggae 124 W. Chimes Street at the North Gates of LSU every Tuesday night from 10 p.m. until midnight.
Scholarships Available for Gay and Lesbian Students
The New Orleans Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) are offering 25 $1,000 scholarships available for the 2004-2005 school year. To be eligible, the student must (a) self identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered, (b) be 17 years or older as of April 15, 2004, (c) be a resident of Louisiana and (d) be planning to attend (or attending) a post-secondary educational institution. The application and required supporting materials must be postmarked by February 10, 2004 and recipients must be present at the awards event in May 2004 to accept the scholarship in person. Applications can be obtained by visiting the website at www.pflagno.org; at The Lesbian and Gay Community Center at 2114 Decatur Street or by writing to PFLAG-New Orleans, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 15515, New Orleans, LA 70175. All applicants will be notified of results by April 25, 2004.
Showcase of Graduate Programs
The Graduate School and Title III-Educational Infrastructure Enhancement Program will hold its “Showcase of SU Graduate Programs” in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith- Brown Memorial Union Wednesday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The showcase is an opportunity for students to discover the variety of quality of graduate degrees offered on this campus. Information will be available on registering for and taking the GRE Examination. All students interested in graduate school information are invited to attend. Contact Eileen Kennedy at 771-5390 for more information.
