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.
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 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.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT
Southern University’s College of Education 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 districts from Louisiana and many other states. All prospective teacher, those seeking teaching positions in other parishes and states, all employed teachers and school counselors are invited to attend. For more information call Gussie Trahan, director of Teacher Job Fair at 771-2890.
SU ALUMNI HOMECOMING ALUMNI ROUNDUP
The Southern University Alumni Federation will hold its annual Homecoming Alumni Roundup, Friday, October 10 in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. The Round up will start at 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 and prizes. For tickets and information contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 771-4200 or visit the website at sualumni.org.
DEPT. OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING HOMECOMING RECEPTION
The Southern University and A&M College Department of Residential Housing Cordially invite students, faculty, staff and alumni its 2003 Homecoming Reception in all residence halls Friday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 771-4040.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUTE
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.
THE WILLIE HARRIS
COLLECTION
TRIBUTE TOUR 2003
The Willie Harris Collection “Photographs of Us from 1940 to 1985” Tribute Tour 2003 will be on display in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Heritage Gallery October 1-31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to book a showcase call James Terry, III at 357-8106 or 284-7282.
A PHI A accepting
Miss Black and Gold
Applications
The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is currently accepting applications for their annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant. All interested young ladies please see any member of the Beta Sigma Chapter. As always, the winner of the pageant will advances to District competition and possibly Regionally. In addition, she will be awarded a sizable monetary stipend.
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DEMOCRATS GENERAL BODY MEETING
The Southern University College Democrats will have a general body meeting Friday, October 10th at 5 p.m. in the Henton Conference Room of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. All majors and classifications are invited to join.
