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Study Reveals Alabama State University’s Economic Impact Nears $1 Billion

Posted on Jul 10, 2011

Alabama State University officials have announced the results of a one-year study that measured the economic impact of the University in Alabama and specifically in the Montgomery regional area. The announcement came during a news conference held on July 8, 2011, in the Board of Trustees conference room located in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

The study, conducted by the Washington Economics Group, of Coral Gables, Fla., shows that the University’s operations and related activities have a $901 million impact on the state’s economy and in particular the economy of the three counties that comprise the River Region. The study further reported that the University “is a powerful catalyst of economic development for the state and for the River Region in particular.”

ASU President William H. Harris and other University representatives were joined in making the announcement by more than 40 officials including Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean; Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange; Montgomery city council members; officials from Montgomery, Elmore, and Autauga counties; state officials; local business leaders; and ASU trustees.

“We want to share this news because our long-term development secures a bright future for our children and grandchildren,” President Harris said. “We want others to know the importance of the University so they will become partners with us. These numbers reinforce the importance of Vision 2020.”

In addition to the annual $901 million state-wide impact, the University generates 10,500 jobs.

“We are delighted to hear these figures,” Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean said. “When the county commission wants to help the University, some people ask, ‘Why?’ Because they generate this kind of money. That’s why.”

“Wow!” Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange exclaimed. “We always knew the University had a big impact. Now we know how big.”

He compared the University’s impact to the military’s $1.4 billion and Hyundai’s $1.5 billion impact.

Referring to the University’s location near the center of the city, Mayor Strange described how the University and city council were working together to build one community — not two communities divided by an interstate.

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DSU Alumnus, Admissions Counselor Named Among Men of McCafe

Posted on Jul 10, 2011

Harold Burnett, class of 2007, has been selected as one of five winners of the Men of McCafe Casting Call, a national search for five community service-oriented men who are making a difference in the African American community.

Mr. Burnett and the other winners made their first official Men of McCafe public appearance at the July 1-3 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. They also volunteered with New Orleans-based organizations and assisted with service programs through Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Orleans.

The DSU alumnus was the first-ever Mr. DSU during his 2006-2007 senior year. He currently works at his alma mater as an admissions counselor.

Kentucky State University’s Volleyball Student-Athletes Help Run Camp at Local YMCA

Posted on Jul 8, 2011

From June 27 through June 30, Erica Coleman and Jasmine McQueen of Kentucky State University’s volleyball team helped run a special camp at the Frankfort YMCA. The camp was organized to introduce youth to the sport of volleyball.

“I would like to thank Coach May for her help in securing volunteers for our youth volleyball camp,” stated YMCA Sports Director, Melissa Bondurant. “I appreciate the time and energy spent for the Y, as well as the time and instruction given by Erica and Jasmine. We are excited to build interest in the community for girls volleyball, and I hope we can continue to partner with KSU Volleyball all for camps, clinics, and other support.”

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The youth sports programs offer an environment where family involvement is encouraged and everyone plays in positive competition.

“This was a great camp for KSU volleyball to help out,” said KSU’s Head Coach, Kyetta May. “Erica and Jasmine are great role models and it’s important for our youth to connect with our student-athletes to enhance their education, learn about sports and understand how to balance being a student-athlete on all levels of competition.”

For more information about the Frankfort YMCA, visit www.frankfortymca.org. Learn more about KSU athletics at www.ksuthorobreds.com.

KSU’s Wright Named to Black Women in Sport Foundation Advisory Board

Posted on Jul 8, 2011

The Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) recently announced additions to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board, and Kentucky State University’s Sports Information Director, Danielle Wright, was named to the Advisory Board. As a member of the BWSF Advisory Board, Wright will assist with coordinating various projects, including the Next Step Coaches Conference.

“I am truly honored to serve on the BWSF Advisory Board,” said Wright. “The Foundation has a rich history and to work with its distinguished Board members is a great privilege. I am excited to begin working with the Board in efforts to change lives and empower women in athletics.”

Wright, who enters her second year at Kentucky State University, serves as the sports information director and media contact for 13 NCAA Division II sports, as well as the webmaster for the athletics website, www.ksuthorobreds.com. As sports information director, she has successfully increased media attention and fan support through strategic communication, including the use of social media. In addition to her role as sports information director, Wright also serves as the advisor for KSU’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and co-advisor for KSU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

“Danielle is the perfect addition to the BWSF Board and I’m so proud of her appointment,” stated Wright’s former supervisor and Director of Public Relations at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Shera White. “She’s one of the most dynamic professionals in sports communications and will surely make an awesome impact.”

The Black Women in Sport Foundation was founded in 1992 by Tina Sloan Green, Alpha Alexander, Nikki Franke, and Linda Greene as a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the involvement of Black women and girls in all aspects of sport, including athletics, coaching and administration. The Foundation is resolute in facilitating the involvement of women of color in every aspect of sport in the United States and around the world, through the “hands-on” development and management of grass roots level outreach programs.

“Danielle is very deserving of this appointment,” said Manager–Affiliate Associations for the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Jamie Moore. “She will provide the advisory board with a wide range of knowledge and skills that will further advance African-American females in sports.”

Before coming to KSU, Wright was the Sports Information Director at Clark Atlanta University. She also worked as a Media Relations Assistant with the Mid-America Conference, where served as the media contact for men’s golf and wrestling, volleyball, and men’s and women’s indoor track and field, assisted with conference championships and was the media coordinator for the 2006 MAC Volleyball Championship. While at Indiana University, Wright was as a Graduate Assistant and Mentor Coordinator for Indiana University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Before being hired on the Athletics staff, Wright worked as a research assistant and associate instructor in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in the Department of Kinesiology. Wright also mentored six student-athletes in three different sports.

Wright has remained very active in professional development activities. She is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). In 2010, Wright was selected to join the nomination committee for the prestigious Peach of an Athlete award, which is given annually by the Boy Scouts of America and elected to serve as the Executive Secretary for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Sports Information Directors Association (SIAC SIDA), a term beginning June 1, 2010 and ending June 1, 2012. Most recently, she graduated from the 2011 NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement.

Wright also serves on the CoSIDA Goodwill and Programming Committees and is a member of CoSIDA’s Female Athletic Media Executives (FAME). She is an active member of the Black College Sports Information Directors of America (BCSIDA), where she and a colleague began an online forum as a platform for athletic communications personnel at minority institutions and minority athletic communications personnel at majority institutions to obtain support and brainstorm innovative ideas to enhance their programs.

“We are extremely proud of and excited for Ms. Wright,” said KSU Director of Athletics, Dr. Denisha L. Hendricks. “This is a wonderful opportunity to grow and serve this profession.”

Originally from suburban Philadelphia, Pa., but raised in Hudson, Ohio, Wright received a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Hampton University and a Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration with Social Science of Sport emphasis from Indiana University. The daughter of Harry and Renee Wright, Jr., Wright has an older brother, Derrell Wright, who lives in Texas with his wife and their two young sons.

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Teen Vogue Fashion University 2011

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

Last year, I was blessed with the amazing opportunity of being accepted into Teen Vogue’s Fashion University of 2010. Teen Vogue FashionU consists of a three day weekend, starting October 21^st, of private shopping party’s, seminars and tons of fun. Developed in 2009, Teen Vogue FashionU was designed in order to give young men and women from all over the U.S. an opportunity to gain insight into different areas of the fashion industry through seminars given by elite Fashion designers, Bloggers, models and even the Teen-Vogue staff members themselves. You also get to go on private shopping sprees, behind the scenes tours, signing of your Teen Vogue Fashion Handbook, Q&A with the designers and tons of free gifts. Some applicants are even eligible to win scholarships to help pay for their college tuition. Last year when I attended some of the lineup included, Fashion Blogger Jane Aldrige of http://seaofshoes.com/ , Phil Oh of http://streetpeeper.com/, Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Charlotte Ronson, Rachel Roy, Jason Wu, Anna Wintour and many, many more. The last day of the seminar you receive a snapshot of yourself and are given a diploma of completion. All applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 as of October 1, 2011 and the application must be received by August 1, 2011. All applicants are notified of decision before October 1^st, 2011.
To apply please go here: http://teenvoguefashionuniversity.com/application/

By Kristen J. Owens
HBCU Buzz Staff

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High School Students Win Paid FVSU Internship

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

Team Success mentoring program co-coordinators Kena Torbert (far left) and Phillip Petway (far right) pose with participants June 8 at Fort Valley State University.

June 29, 2011 – After a fierce competition, 16 Middle Georgia high school students won a coveted spot in this summer’s TEAM Success Mentoring Program at Fort Valley State University. The selection committee had a difficult job deciding who’d make the cut for the agricultural internship program. Crawford County resident Iesha Robinson and Chelsea McWhorter of Hancock County toughed it out and will earn a $2,400 stipend.

“Being selected in a program such as this really opened a lot of doors for me. As a high school graduate, I needed a lot of help as to the do’s and don’ts of college and business life. I was ecstatic when I received the call from Ms. Torbert,” said Chelsea McWhorter.

McWhorter recalls words spoken by mentor, Ginger Chastine, Hancock County Cooperative Extension Agent during a presentation about the internship: “‘I will remember your faces. Those who played around and grinned throughout the presentation will most likely not get the job and those who interacted with me will most likely get the job.’”

The acronym, TEAM, stands for teaching, enlightening, achieving and mentoring. Students are paired with extension agents and program assistants who work throughout Georgia. The teens are exposed to careers related to agriculture and family and consumer sciences, which provides services to youth, seniors and community residents.

After submitting essays, gathering recommendations and anxiously waiting about a month during the selection process, Robinson said, “I feel very accomplished and relieved that my hard work paid off. During the competition, Robinson realized that two friends were also competing for a spot.

Referenced article at FVSU

FVSU Joins Georgia’s Ag Leadership Committee

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

From L-R: Dr. Josef Broder, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), University of Georgia; Dr. Bob Shulstad, Associate Dean for Research, CAES, UGA; Mr. Zippy Duvall, President of Georgia Farm Bureau; Dr. Scott Angle, Dean and Director, CAES, UGA; Mr. Gary Black, Agriculture Commissioner, Georgia Department of Agriculture; Dr. Govind Kannan, Interim Dean and Director, College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University; and Dr. Beverly Sparks, Associate Dean for Extension, CAES, UGA, pose for a photo recently at the Georgia Agriculture Leadership Conference they attended at the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

June 29, 2011 – The Georgia Department of Agriculture is addressing several issues: food inspections, international trade and educating farmers about new regulations and initiatives. FVSU’s dean of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Dr. Govind Kannan, has been invited to offer recommendations concerning challenges to set the future course of the agency.
Kannan was tapped by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black to serve on the External Cooperation Strategic Planning Group. The panel is charged with providing an assessment of the department as a whole, making necessary changes to its mission, developing a budgetary and legislative action report and deciding a timeline for implementation of all areas.

“The state is extremely fortunate to have the present agriculture leadership spearheaded by Commissioner Black,” Kannan said. “Since taking office, he has reached out and involved all constituents in the strategic planning of the Department of Agriculture.” Black is developing a brain trust comprised of farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, commodity groups, and agriculture administrators in higher education to set the department’s future direction and priorities.

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Delaware State University Formalizes Agreement with Mauritania Institution

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

Delaware State University has expanded its international partnerships with the signing of a formal agreement with National School for Agriculture Training and Extension of Kaedi, Mauritania.

DSU President Harry L. Williams signed the five-year agreement on June 29 with Mauritania Ambassador Mohamed Lemine Haycen during a meeting on the DSU campus.

The agreement facilitates joint research projects, joint academic seminars, as well as student and faculty exchanges.

Ambassador Haycen noted that “knowledge is light,” and that technical knowledge is especially needed in Mauritania.

“Knowledge is the noblest that can be given, because through it you can bring a population into the light,” Ambassador Haycen said.

“It is out intent through this partnership to make significant research, training and extension contributions in the subject areas of horticulture, dry land agriculture, protective agriculture and bio-energy,” said Dr. Dyremple Marsh, dean of the DSU College of Agriculture and Related Sciences. “Successful completion of well-thought out projects in these critical need areas will serve to address the sustainability issues in both countries.”

FAMU Alumnus Makes History at Vanderbilt

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Larry O. Rivers became the first African American to successfully defend a doctoral dissertation in Vanderbilt University’s Department of History. Rivers, who currently teaches history at Augusta State University in Augusta, Ga., recently returned to Nashville, Tenn. to participate in his graduate alma mater’s commencement ceremony.

“My FAMU education really helped me refine my skills as a researcher, writer and critical thinker,” Rivers said. “That solid foundation prepared me to excel in the rigorous environment of a top-level national research university.”

Larry’s parents watched proudly as he received his doctoral hood and crossed the stage. His mother, Betty H. Rivers, formerly worked in administrative positions for the City of Tallahassee and finished her career as business services manager for the Tallahassee Regional Airport. His father, Larry E. Rivers, taught history at FAMU and served as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He is now the president of Fort Valley State University. Larry also has one younger brother, Linjé, who is a legal counsel for the Florida Department of Financial Services.

“Vanderbilt provided me with many phenomenal educational experiences,” Rivers said. “Not only did this institution give me an opportunity to work with leading national experts in the field of African American religion, it also permitted me to study with living legends of the struggle for educational equality and civil rights.”

One of those “living legends” was former FAMU President Frederick S. Humphries, who served as a Distinguished Visiting Research Professor at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College in 2007-2008. Another was the Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., a Distinguished Visiting University Professor who was one of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s lieutenants during the Civil Rights Movement.

Read Full Referenced article at FAMU

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Commission Approves First-Ever University of District of Columbia Master Plan

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

Washington, DC – After more than a year’s worth of hearings, adjustments, negotiations and renegotiations, the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia on Monday approved the University of the District of Columbia’s Master Plan. The approval is the culmination of a group of partners, centered around the university, whose goal is to build the very best institution possible, which will translate to the very best college experience for students of the only public university in the nation’s capital.

“I want to thank all the great supporters in our community who helped make this happen,” said UDC President Dr. Allen L. Sessoms. “The stage is set for a major physical revitalization of our main campus at Van Ness and for our whole neighborhood. As we celebrate 160-years of service to this community, I can think of no better way to connect this institution to the city and our citizens than by creating an institution that will benefit our students for decades to come.”

The main components of the Master Plan include the construction of an already funded $40 million student center, which will become the gateway to UDC at the corner of Van Ness St. and Connecticut Ave., NW, the construction of two 300-bed student residence halls, and the completion of the plaza deck renovation, which is already underway. The university is actually built on a parking garage, and the interior renovation of the plaza deck represents the largest ‘green roof’ initiative underway currently in the District of Columbia. See UDC’s Master Plan here:www.udc.edu/facilities/master_plan.htm.

“We can now, at long last, create a real college experience for our students,” said Dr. Sessoms, noting UDC’s status as a “commuter” campus, lacking a traditional “live on” experience for students. “This will go a long way in developing a sense of community among our students, which has been missing.”

Dr. Sessoms had high praise for DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray, who singlehandedly moved the student center project through the city council when Mr. Gray was chairman. The $40 million student center, which is fully funded, will feature LEED Platinum construction, the highest sustainability designation, as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council. “We have no greater friend or champion in this city than Mayor Gray,” said Dr. Sessoms, who acknowledged the support of Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, in whose district UDC’s main campus exists, and he also thanked all members of the City Council who have shown support through the process.

The campus renovations represent a significant increase in capital funding to address deferred maintenance issues on the Van Ness campus. The construction of student residence halls will be funded through a yet-to-be established public-private partnership, the details of which are being formalized now.

“This really is a tremendous day for the future of the District’s state university,” said Barbara Jumper, UDC’s Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate. “We are committed to keeping the community’s interests in mind as we move forward. And to that end, we are establishing a task- force with community members in order to keep information flowing as these projects evolve.” Completion of the plaza deck renovation is expected in Fall, 2011, and completion of the student center is expected in August, 2012.

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Kappa Alpha Psi Celebrate 100 Years

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

When thousands of black men wake up today, many will reflect on the year 1911, when ten young African-American men on the Indiana University campus formed an organization which would not only help them survive as students in a racist society, but in the decades following, would help other men fulfill their full potential through the ideal of brotherhood. The organization they formed one hundred years ago was Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and today, thousands of Kappa men are making an impact in every aspect of society.

“When our ten founders, led by Elder Watson Diggs, a student at Indiana University at Bloomington Indiana, sat down to reflect on the lack of opportunities they had at that Midwestern university, they [understood] firsthand what the vestiges of slavery and segregation had done to Africa-American students,” said Kappa Alpha Psi president Dwayne Murray. “Two of the founders had attended Howard University before going to Indiana University, and had witnessed the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Armed with this experience, Elder Diggs introduced the idea of forming an organization similar to these.”

And thus Kappa Alpha Psi was formed, or more historically correct, Kappa Alpha Nu. Originally, the ten founders of Kappa had named their new fraternity, Kappa Alpha Nu, but racists on the Indiana campus soon derided the fraternity by calling it Kappa Alpha “N-Word”. So the founders then decided to change the fraternity name to Kappa Alpha Psi.

African-American fraternalism began to crystallize in the early 20th century with the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Cornell University in 1906. In less than twenty years after the founding of Alpha, eight black fraternities and sororities would be founded (the ninth black fraternal organization would be founded in the early 1960s). These fraternal organizations were popular among black students because they not only provided essential support on their campuses, but the concept of brotherhood and sisterhood that meant the collective strength of a fraternal bond could be used to help create change the lives of individual members, and in society in general.

After its founding, Kappa Alpha Psi quickly spread from the Indiana University campus to over three hundred college campuses, along with hundreds of alumni chapters in cities and towns throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. This network has made Kappa Alpha Psi a potent force when it comes to working as a community service organization.

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Southern University Black Executive Exchange Program students win competition

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

The Southern University Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) won its second championship at the 2011 National Urban League Leadership BEEP case competition held recently in Orlando, Fla.

It is Southern’s second national BEEP title.

The BEEP students’ win resulted from their presentation that was designed to “best position Sodexo (competition sponsor) to attract, recruit, and retain millennial candidates.”

College of Business undergraduate students and BEEP Associates, Todd Marcus Dennis, Jr., Devin Addison, Michael Mallery, Jr., and Aaron Miller, along with their advisor, Toni Jackson, submitted their business proposal. They competed against teams from 11 leading HBCUs, before winning a spot in the finals.

SU’s team beat Florida A&M University and Savannah State University in the finals.

“We wanted to come up with a good plan for our presentation,” said Addison, a senior finance major from Marrero, La. “We felt strongly about our plan and got a lot of praise from the company that hosted the competition.”

Earch team member received two round trip airline tickets, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, and a laptop computer.

“Our goal was to go in and win,” said Dennis, senior marketing major from Destrehan, La. “Everybody on the team had it in their heart that we were going to win.”

Referenced Article at Southern University

PVAMU Senior Marissa Jimenez featured in a United States Navy

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

USS RONALD REAGAN, Arabian Sea (NNS) — Five midshipmen from colleges across the United States arrived aboard aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as part of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) summer cruise program, June 21.
The midshipmen will be aboard for more than a month and will rotate through several departments during their traditional “summer cruise”, learning about shipboard operations and life as U.S. naval officers at sea. “Having them on the ship is like a practical classroom experience,” said Lt. Justin Wilson, Reagan’s midshipmen program coordinator. “They learn about the Navy from books, but they don’t really know what it’s like until they show up to a ‘real’ ship and start doing the ‘real’ thing.” Since arriving, they received training in a variety of job specialties throughout the ship including the bridge, Combat Direction Center (CDC), Damage Control Central, Air department, and Security department. They have also stood bridge watches including junior officer of the watch, helmsman and lookout, as well as assisted the air defense weapons coordinator in the CDC.

“The transition from the classroom to the ship has been a very interesting road,” said Midshipman 1st Class Marissa Jimenez, a senior at Prairie View A&M University. “I am somewhat accustomed to ship life due to my previous midshipmen cruises, but neither of them can compare to coming aboard the Reagan. Being on this carrier has been an exhilarating experience.”

“This is my first time on an aircraft carrier,” said Midshipman 2nd Class Forbes Dever, a junior at Miami University of Ohio. “There is always something going on. The next door or hatch always leads to something different.”

To help ease the transition, midshipmen are assigned “running mates”, either junior officers or petty officers, to help them get accustomed to the ship and become an active part of the Ronald Reagan crew. This arrangement helps second class midshipmen learn about the enlisted side of the Navy, which is knowledge they will need to properly manage a division when they become officers. First class midshipmen are mentored by junior officers on how to be effective officers.

Read Full Article at Prairie View A&M University News

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NSU Foundation Receives $45,000 Grant from Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Posted on Jul 6, 2011

The E.K. Sloane Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation has awarded the Norfolk State University Foundation, Inc. a $45,000 grant to purchase a Yamaha C7 piano with bench and cover for the Little Theatre, which is located in G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall.

“Norfolk State University is honored to be the recipient of a grant from the E. K. Sloane Fund,” said Kim Luckes, Acting President of Norfolk State University. “The addition of the Yamaha piano to the Little Theatre’s holdings will enhance the theatrical productions being presented. Our students and the community will truly benefit from this opportunity.”

The E.K. Sloane Fund provides grants for nonprofits to purchase or repair pianos. The fund was established by Norfolk native Edwin K. Sloane after his death in 1997. He was an engineer and philanthropist who bestowed numerous pianos upon arts organizations and colleges during his lifetime.

Previous grant awards from the Sloane Fund include $77,000 to purchase a Steinway concert grand piano for the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center in 2003, and $41,000 to purchase two pianos for the music department.

The Sloane Fund’s primary intent is to provide superior quality pianos for concerts by established, professional, cultural organizations or educational institutions whose primary purpose is to train professional musicians. Organizations applying for grants should seek to inspire a passion for classical music among a broad segment of the public through public performances or the education of young people.

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is a regional community foundation and the largest grant and scholarship provider in southeastern Virginia. Since its founding in 1950, it has provided more than $152 million in grants and scholarships to improve life in southeastern Virginia.

For more information about the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, visit www.hamptonroadscf.org.

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Chibuzo N. Opara from Ewing, NJ Stylish Buzz of the Week by The Profashional

Posted on Jul 5, 2011

Name: Chibuzo N. Opara

Classification: Junior

Repin’: Howard University

Major: Biology/Pre-Med

Hometown: Ewing, NJ

Describe your style: “Relaxed and Evolving”

Chibuzo’s style reeks of hipster! Her vintage flare really makes her style original. I’m intrigued by the interaction of such a bold shirt, pale shorts and long braids. Her look works for her and expresses her individuality without words. The perfect amount of quirk to make it all work!

Find more of @chiTHEGee on her blog www.untiedlife.tumblr.com

Photography by @The_BoyRoy www.theboyroy.com

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Texas Southern University Students on edge after Last Years Fatal Shooting

Posted on Jul 5, 2011

Some Texas Southern University students remained on edge Monday after gunfire near the campus left a young man dead.

“It’s too close and it keeps happening,” said criminal justice major William Proctor. “We try to build the neighborhood up and stuff like this rips it back down.”

The suspected drive-by shooting took place early Sunday morning near the intersection of Rosedale and Tierwester. Police said one man died from his injuries. Another man was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Last weekend’s violence follows other recent shootings near campus, including the gunfire at an off-campus party last April that claimed the life of a TSU student. In July of 2009, another off-campus event also erupted in gunfire.

“We know stuff like this happens in the area,” said freshman international student Imtaaz Hassan. “It does concern me.”

Read Referenced article at KHOU.com