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DELTA SIGMA THETA
WEEK
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites SU to attend their functions during DST week on Nov. 5-9, 2001. The week activities planned are: Mon.: Kick off at the union at 12 p.m. Stress Management Forum @ 7:13 in T.T. Allain, Tues.: International Showcase @ 7:34 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom in the union, Wed: Play it Safe 12 p.m. at the union ; Delta Jones at Amis Cafe, Thurs.: Delta Gentlemen Pageant @ 7:34 p.m. in T.T. Allain, Party with the Divas @ Club Raggs, and Fri.: Delta Week Closing @ 12 p.m. @ the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. For more information, please call 771-5049 or just ask any DST member.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIOR
RESEARCH CONFERENCE
The Department of Psychology and Social Work will sponsor the 3rd Annual Social and Behavioral Science Student Research Conference. The purpose of the conference is to provide students the opportunity to present research papers and to increase the number of social and behavioral science majors that conduct research papers and present them at professional conferences. The conference is scheduled for November 9, 2001. For forms and additional information, please contact Dr. Reginald Rackley (Dept. of Psychology) @ 771-2990 or Professor Rosyln Richardson (Dept. of Social Work) @ 771-5450.
MISS BLACK LOUISIANA
PAGEANT
Miss Black Louisiana U.S. and Miss Black Teen Louisiana U.S. scholarship pageant will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the Performing Arts Theatre, Head of Texas Street in Shreveport at 6 p.m. The application entry deadline is November 2, 2001. For applications and more information, please contact Evette McGee @ (318) 688-2804 or e-mail pageant [email protected]. Pageant Professional will be visiting the campus at a later date.
SU WEEK
OF PRAYER
The Power Ministries will be sponsoring S.U. Week of Prayer beginning on Tues., Nov. 13 and ending on Mon. Nov. 19, 2001. The them for the week “A New Heart: A Heart After God.” The scriptural focus verse is II Chronicles 7:14. The week will kick off with a thirty minute prayer in the Mocha Room of the Smith-Brown memorial Union from 1-1:30 p.m. on Tues. On Wed. Thurs. & Fri. a t 12 p.m. prayer meeting under the tree in front of Pinkie Thrift Hall. Ending the week on Mon., Nov. 19 with a Celebration Service in front of the Union from 12-12:45 p.m. During those seven days, everyone is encouraged to pray at least 30 minutes daily. Everyone is asked to attend one of the scheduled prayer times. For more information, please contact Floyd Prescott @ 772-0708.
HONDA ALL-STARS
SU is now accepting applications for the 2001 Honda All-Star Challenge Campus Tournament Team. Applications will be accepted from individuals, departments, clubs, sororities, fraternities and other student organizations. Teams will comprise of four students and two alternates. Each team member must be enrolled and in good standing at SUBR. The winners will represent SU in the Honda National Tournament featuring HBCU’s in Orlando, Fla., and compete for more than $305,000 in prizes. Deadline for applications is Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. For more information or to complete an application contact the Honors College @ 771-4845 or 4460.
MR. SOUTHERN PAGEANT
The Senior Class will be hosting the Second Annual Mr. Southern Pageant on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., in the Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Admission is $2. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. For more information contact Lena @ 771-4054 or Steven @771-4702.
 
THANKSGIVING
FOOD DRIVE
Come and share the spirit of giving by supporting The Center for Service Learning Center. The Center is asking the Southern University family to bring canned goods/non perishable items to donate to families in need of food for the Thanksgiving Holiday season. Please bring items that may be used to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Donations can be dropped of at T.H. Harris Hall, 1st floor. Collection dates and time are Nov. 12-16, 2001 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact The Center for Service Learning @ 771-2613.
SU SCHOOL OF NURSING
BLOOD DRIVE
Please show your support! The SU School of Nursing will be hosting a blood drive on Fri. Nov. 16, 2001 from 10 – 3 p.m. located in the Nursing School Auditorium. For more information, please contact Mary Abadie @ 771-2151.
SU SCHOOL OF NURSING
CAREER DAY
The SU School of Nursing is hosting a career day Fri. Nov. 16, 2001 from 1- 3:30 p.m. located in the Nursing School Auditorium. For more information, please contact Mary Abadie @ 771-2151.
BAYOU CLASSIC
TICKET SALES
Tickets for the State Farm Bayou Classic XXVIII are on sale now to the general public. Tickets may be purchased at any TicketMasters location. Tickets will to be sold on the SU campus starting Nov. 5th. Ticket prices range from $25, for terrace seating, to $28, for endzone plaza seating and $33 for sideline plaza seating. For more information regarding ticket sales, please contact TicketMaster @ 761-8400 or 800-488-5252, or the SU ticket office at 771-2022.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE
Calling all political inquiring minds! The Criminal Justice Department will attend a conference at Grambling State University on Nov. 16-18, 2001 in Grambling. The purpose of the conference is to provide criminal justice students the opportunity to meet other college students & network with federal government agencies to get an internship and or job in the criminal justice field. All active members of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Student Organization are strongly encouraged to participate. For more information, please contact Latasha Caffey @ 771-5095.
SU FOOTBALL
ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
The SU Football team will host their Ninth Annual Food Drive on Sat. Nov. 17, 2001 during the Prairie View football game. The Jaguar Nation is invited to donate one can good item for disadvantaged families. Food barrels will be located at all gate entrance. Please bring all non-perishable items to Room A-102, F.G. Clark Activity Center. For more information, please contact Coach Griffin @ 771-3175.
AWS FALL
SHOWCASE
The Association for Women Students are having their first “Male Auction” on Tues. Nov. 13, 2001 @ 6 p.m. The theme ,”Men of All Flavors”, will be held in Moore Hall, showcasing all taste. Admission is $1 or a canned good. All proceeds and donations from this program will benefit AWS annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Drive. For more information, please contact Stephanie @ 771-2031 or 771-4891.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO
FOUNDER’S WEEK
The sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. invites SU to attend their functions during Sigma Gamma Rho Founder’s Week which will be held on Nov. 11-17, 2001. The week activities planned are: Sunday: Church Service @ Grace & Compassion Ministries @ 11 a.m., a Candlelight Ceremony @ SGR tree @ 7 p.m. Monday: Health Fair in the Union @ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adopt Sigma Baby. Tues. Movie Night @ 7 p.m. (flyers will go out for location), Wed. Get Your Roll On With SGRhos, bowling in the Smith -Brown Memorial Union from 6 – 9 p.m., Thurs. Job Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (flyers will go out for location), Fri. Sister to Sister Night. Sat. Scenic Highway Clean-up @ 9 a.m. For more information, please call Kalisha @ 337-9747 or Porscha @ 938-6161 or just ask any SGRho member.
FALL 2001
GRADUATION CHANGE
The Southern University and A & M College 2001 Fall Commencement has changed. The graduation ceremony will be held on Dec. 15, 2001 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center @ 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact the Office of academic Affairs @ 771-2360.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
MEETING
There will be a meeting held on Wed. Nov. 14 @ 4 – 5 p.m. for all international students. This meeting will take place in the Henton Conference, Room 224 on the 2nd Floor of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. For more information, please contact Mrs. Griffin @ 771-2940.
MUSLIM ORGANIZATION
MEETING
The Muslim Student Organization presents the Son of Man, Marvin Muhammad, the leader and teacher of the New Nation of Islam. The meeting will be held on Mon., Nov. 19, 2001 in the Mocha Room of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union @ 6 p.m.. The topic of discussion “The New Islam”. The organization asked that you bring your Holy Bible and Holy Quran to the meeting. For more information, please contact Woodrow Muhammad @ 354-0852.