PutYour Experiences to Work
The MLK Catholic Student Center is planningfall workshops and panel discussion on topics of interest and concern tostudents such as addiction, studying, prayer, community service, dating,leisure, spirituality, discerning a career, counseling, friendship, justice andfaith, interreligious dialogue, cultural differences, and family relations.
Students who feel strongly about one oranother of these issues and have insights they would like to share pleasecontact the center to organize a workshop or panel discussion. Call 775-8691,fax 775-2705, e-mail [email protected], or visit the center on HardingBlvd. across from Bethune Hall. We learn from each other; but to do so we haveto give as well as take. discerning a career, counseling, friendship, justiceand faith, interreligious dialogue, cultural differences, and family relations.
FREEHIV TESTING
Anonymous/Confidential testing for students,faculty, staff and general public. No needles. No blood. Testing is held onThursdays from 5-7 p.m. at the Baranco-Hill Student Health Center. Services andconfidential results by Metro Health. Student Health Center will not haveaccess to results. Call for appointment (names not required for appointments)at 771-4770.
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SOUTHERNUNIVERSITY INTERDOMINATIONAL
GOSPELCHOIR
Come and join the Southern UniversityInterdenominational Gospel Choir. Bible Study and rehearsals are Wednesdays at6:30 p.m. taught by Rev. Rodney Wooten at the Wesley Foundation located next tothe Villa Apartments across from the SU football practice field. Importantupcoming events this fall include a live CD recording, halftime gospel showwith the SU band, fall concert with SWAC schools, outreach ministry and 2003National Love Conference. Refreshments will be served weekly.
SUBEAUTY SALON NOW OPEN
The SU Beauty Salon is now open in the SmithBrown Memorial Union across from the computer lab. Stylist Mark Kaufman alongwith two other stylists specializes in relaxers, cuts, roller wraps and eyebrowarches. $30 relaxers special until October 10. A braid technician will be onsite. The salon is open from Monday-Saturday from 10-until. Walk-ins welcome.Appointments preferred. Call 771-3691.
LOUISIANACOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUND, INC.
The Louisiana Community Development CapitalFund, Incorporated will offer a free Business Development Workshop for businessowners 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 inPlaquemine. 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.
Corporationfor
NationalService
An area non-profit organization has fourAmeriCorps Vista positions available. We are looking for team players that arecommitted to community service. These positions require one year of full-timeservice. Volunteers will receive a modest living allowance and educational awardor cash stipend. Excellent opportunity for upperclassmen. Forward resumes [email protected] or fax to 225-774-7556.
Re-AdmitApplication Fee
As of September 17. The re-admit applicationfee has changed to $20. Any student attending Southern University must submit a$20 money order when reapplying.
SEMINARSERIES
ONACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Center for Student Success presents itsFall 2003 Seminar Series on Academic Success. The series is designed to offerstudents a low pain, great gain experience. In addition to receiving freevaluable information on selected topics, students will have the opportunity toask questions that address their individual concerns about the subject. Allseminars 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. tonoon. 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 withUnderstanding–Wednesday, October 8 and Thursday, October 9; Choosing aCareer–Tuesday, October 21 and Wednesday, October 22 and Making itThrough the Final Stretch– Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4.For more information call 771-4312.
7thAnnual DoE
EPSCoR& LS-LAMP
StudentResearch
Conference
7th Annual DoE EPSCoR & LS-LAMP StudentResearch Conference will be held November 23 at the Sheraton Hotel in NewOrleans. An important component of the conference is the student oral andposter scientific competitions. These competitions will display the researchand 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 posterpresentations. Registration is avaible at www.ls-lamp.org. The deadline foronline registration and abstract submission is October 11. For more informationcall Candace Davis, director of Outreach Operations at 771-2777 [email protected].
JSUvs. SU Football Game Bus Trip
The Southern University sophomore class isproviding two spectator buses that will be travelling to Jackson, Mississippito witness the SU Jaguars take on the Jackson State Tigers October 18. The costis $20 (ticket not included). Payment deadline is October 3. Payments can bemade in the SGA office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-5 p.m. For moreinformation call 771-5389.
Homecoming2003
CampusDecorations
Southern University Departments areencouraged to show their homecoming spirit by participating in HomecomingCampus Decorations. The homecoming theme is: “A better Me, A Better You, ABetter S.U.” and the slogan is “J.A.G.S. RELOADED.” This yearthe committee would like to see more outdoor decorations displayed. Pleasenotify the committee whether or not you will have indoor/outdoor decorations orboth. Displays should be up starting October 9. Campus decorations will bejudged 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 orfax information to 771-2922.
SophomoreClass
FitnessFun Day
The Southern University Sophomore Class ispreparing 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-Schoolprogram designed to promote volunteerism and community service. Anyoneinterested in participating may sign up in the SGA office. For more informationcall 771-5389.
Mr.Sophomore Pageant
The Southern University Sophomore Class ispreparing to host its Mr. Sophomore Pageant on October 22. Anyone interested involunteering, sign up in the SGA office or call Jenesia Welch at 771-4180.
SUMarketing Club
FashionShow
The Southern University Marketing Club willbe hosting a campus fashion show to raise funds for the club to participate inactivities throughout the school year. Students interested in participating asa model should call Michelle at 225-206-1653 or Derek at 504-452-2087.
Galaon the Bluff
Come along and right on a fantastic voyageat the Gala on the Bluff benefiting the Southern University College of BusinessFriday October 10 at 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention CenterHotel. Tickets only $75. The evening will sessions when needed child assupervision on field trips and coordinating special assignments such as artsand crafts and recreational games. Volunteers must be 18 year of age,enthusiastic, committed to youth, able to follow specific directions and musthave reliable transportation. For more information or to pick up necessarypaperwork to volunteer, call 356-8871 or stop by the UREC office at 6315Greenwell Street, Suite 1.
TEACHERRECRUITMENT
Southern University’s College ofEducation will hold its Fall Teacher Job Fair at Seymour Gymnasium on Thursday,October 30 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Recruiter will represent school districtsfrom Louisiana and many other states. All prospective teacher, those seekingteaching positions in other parishes and states, all employed teachers andschool counselors are invited to attend. For more information call GussieTrahan, director of Teacher Job Fair at 771-2890.
SUALUMNI HOMECOMING ALUMNI ROUNDUP
The Southern University Alumni Federationwill hold its annual Homecoming Alumni Roundup, Friday, October 10 in theCotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. The Round up will startat 9 p.m. featuring class reunions for the classes of 1943, 1953, 1963, 1973,1983, 1993 and 2003. Admission is $20 for an evening of entertainment, food andprizes. For tickets and information contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at771-4200 or visit the website at sualumni.org.
CAREERAWARENESS
SEMINAR
The Southern University Marketing Clubinvites all majors to attend the Career Awareness Seminar. It will be held onThursday, October 9 at 2 p.m. in Room 229 in T.T. Allain. The keynote speakeris Sharon Todd, category manager for Quaker Foods/Gatorade. Topics to bediscussed are: Classroom to Boardroom, Communication Skills and Resume Writing.Refreshments will be served.
