Homecoming Parade
The Southern University Homecoming Parade Committee is soliciting volunteers to perform as cartoon characters and clowns for the homecoming parade Saturday, October 11. Costumes, wigs, face make-up and other supplies are provided. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 6 at noon. For more information contact Helen Rutledge in the Registrar’s Office at 771-5050 or 772-4273.
Put Your Experiences to Work
The MLK Catholic Student Center is planning fall workshops and panel discussion on topics of interest and concern to students such as addiction, studying, prayer, community service, dating, leisure, spirituality,discerning a career, counseling, friendship, justice and faith, interreligious dialogue, cultural differences, and family relations.
Students who feel strongly about one or another of these issues and have insights they would like to share please contact the center to organize a workshop or panel discussion. Call 775-8691, fax 775-2705, e-mail [email protected], or visit the center on Harding Blvd. across from Bethune Hall. We learn from each other; but to do so we have to give as well as take. discerning a career, counseling, friendship, justice and faith, interreligious dialogue, cultural differences, and family relations.
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.
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY INTERDOMINATIONAL
GOSPEL CHOIR
Come and join the Southern University Interdenominational Gospel Choir. Bible Study and rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. taught by Rev. Rodney Wooten at the Wesley Foundation located next to the Villa Apartments across from the SU football practice field. Important upcoming events this fall include a live CD recording, halftime gospel show with the SU band, fall concert with SWAC schools, outreach ministry and 2003 National Love Conference. Refreshments will be served weekly.
SU BEAUTY SALON NOW OPEN
The SU Beauty Salon is now open in the Smith Brown Memorial Union across from the computer lab. Stylist Mark Kaufman along with two other stylists specializes in relaxers, cuts, roller wraps and eyebrow arches. $30 relaxers special until October 10. A braid technician will be on site. The salon is open from Monday-Saturday from 10-until. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments preferred. Call 771-3691.
LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUND, INC.
The Louisiana Community Development Capital Fund, Incorporated will offer a free Business Development Workshop for business owners and aspiring business owners Saturday, October 4, 11, 18, 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. a the Iberville Chamber of Commerce 23675 Church Street in Plaquemine. For more information or to pre-register call Trinice Simms at (225) 924-4116. Registration will also be held at 6554 Florida Blvd. Suite 246.
Corporation for
National Service
An area non-profit organization has four AmeriCorps Vista positions available. We are looking for team players that are committed to community service. These positions require one year of full-time service. Volunteers will receive a modest living allowance and educational award or cash stipend. Excellent opportunity for upperclassmen. Forward resumes to [email protected] or fax to 225-774-7556.
Re-Admit Application Fee
As of September 17. The re-admit application fesse has changed to $20. Any student attending Southern University must submit a $20 money order when reapplying.
SEMINAR SERIES
ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Center for Student Success presents its Fall 2003 Seminar Series on Academic Success. The series is designed to offer students a low pain, great gain experience. In addition to receiving free valuable information on selected topics, students will have the opportunity to ask questions that address their individual concerns about the subject. All seminars are free and open to all SU students. No pre-registration is required. All seminars will be held in the Lawless Auditorium of Stewart from 11 a.m. to noon. Session include: Time Management— Tuesday, September 30; Discovering Your Learning Style—Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, October 1; Working with Faculty— Monday, September 29 and Tuesday , September 30; How to Study Smarter, Not Harder—Thursday, October 2; Stress Management— Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7; Reading with Understanding—Wednesday, October 8 and Thursday, October 9; Choosing a Career—Tuesday, October 21 and Wednesday, October 22 and Making it Through the Final Stretch— Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4. For more information call 771-4312.
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].
JSU vs. SU Football Game Bus Trip
The Southern University sophomore class is providnig two spectator buses that will be travelling to Jackson, Mississippi to witness the SU Jaguars take on the Jackson State Tigers October 18. The cost is $20 (ticket not included). Payment deadline is October 3. Payments can be made in the SGA office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-5 p.m. For more information call 771-5389.
Homecoming 2003
Campus Decorations
Southern University Departments are encouraged to show their homecoming spirit by participating in Homecoming Campus Decorations. The homecoming theme is: “A better Me, A Better You, A Better S.U.” and the slogan is “J.A.G.S. RELOADED.” This year the committee would like to see more outdoor decorations displayed. Please notify the committee whether or not you will have indoor/outdoor decorations or both. Displays should be up starting October 9. Campus decorations will be judged on Thursday, October 9 beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Interested participants should contact Mary Wells, chairperson at 771-3671 or fax information to 771-2922.
Sophomore Class
Fitness Fun Day
The Southern University Sophomore Class is preparing to host a fitness fun day at Banks Headstart center on Friday, October 24 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The project is a part of the Adopt-A-School program designed to promote volunteerism and community service. Anyone interested in participating may sign up in the SGA office. For more information call 771-5389.
Mr. Sophomore Pageant
The Southern University Sophomore Class is preparing to host its Mr. Sophomore Pageant on October 22. Anyone interested in volunteering, sign up in the SGA office or call Jenesia Welch at 771-4180.
SU Marketing Club
Fashion Show
The Southern University Marketing Club will be hosting a campus fashion show to raise funds for the club to participate in activities throughout the school year. Students interested in participating as a model should call Michelle at 225-206-1653 or Derek at 504-452-2087.
Gala on the Bluff
Come along and right on a fantastic voyage at the Gala on the Bluff benefiting the Southern University College of Business Friday October 10 at 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel. Tickets only $75. The evening will feature a grand muscial extravaganza showcasing R&B Recording Artsists Lakeside along with Raful Neal & The Neal Family, Geno Delafose, and others.
Memo to All
Campus Queens
We are in the process of planning the Pre-Game Activities for Homecoming 2003. Call Jessie Williams or Ave’ Bonham at 771-2608 or come by the Student Union Rooms 207 or 210 and please have your escort’s name.
FREE HIP HOP CONCERT
The Grace of God Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a free Christian Hip Hop Concert Saturday, October 4 at Cadillac Street Park 6000 Cadillac Street in North Baton Rouge from 1 to 4 p.m. It will feature Soulja Boyz IV Christ, Bumavilli, special quest ODC from New Orleans and many more. Com and celebrate Jesus in the park. For more information, call 356-7023 or email at [email protected].
C2C Homecoming Activity
The Committed 2 Christ Student Organization will be celebrating Homecoming with a Christian Hip-Hop Concert on Tuesday, October 7 on the stage across from the stage across from the Smith-Brown Memorial Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature Soulja Boyz IV Christ, Sanctified Syndicate, Young Believer and other Christian Rappers. Come let’s represent the Lord on the Yard. C2C will hold its next meeting on Sunday, October 12 in the Continental Room in the Union. Those who signed up at the Informational Fair are invited to attend as well as any other students. For more information call 771-4284 or email C@[email protected].
SATURDAY ACADEMY
TUTORING PROGRAM
“Saturday Academy,” a free tutoring program authored by Representative Sharon Weston Broome and administered by Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation, is in need of volunteers for the 2003-2004 school year. Tutoring begins October 11 will run through April 24, 2004 at Port Allen Middle School, Brookstown Baptist Church and Glen Oaks Baptist Church. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on designated Saturdays. Volunteers will be responsible for assisting teachers in classrooms, one-on-one tutoring sessions when needed child as supervision on field trips and coordinating special assignments such as arts and crafts and recreational games. Volunteers must be 18 year of age, enthusiastic, committed to youth, able to follow specific directions and must have reliable transportation. For more information or to pick up necessary paperwork to volunteer, call 356-8871 or stop by the UREC office at 6315 Greenwell Street Suite 1.
