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The O’Jays come to Alabama A&M University

Posted on Jun 15, 2011

Holding true to the success of its inaugural year, the 2011 Louis Crews Classic events have attracted the best in mid-September entertainment and gridiron action to “The Hill.” Alabama A&M University officials have announced that The O’Jays, the world-renowned R&B group, will be the featured entertainment for the Louis Crews Classic Concert on Friday, September 16, in Crews Stadium. The long-awaited football contest, pitting the Bulldogs against the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University, will be held Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. in Louis Crews Stadium.

The famous O’Jays were formed in Canton, Ohio, in 1958 by a group of young men attending McKinley High School and performing under different group names. In 1963, the group took the name “The O’Jays” and released “Lonely Drifter,” which charted nationally. In spite of the record’s success, the group was considering quitting the music industry until Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters, took an interest in the group. With Gamble & Huff, the O’Jays

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Business

South Carolina State University 1890 Research Faulty awards $1.5M

Posted on Jun 15, 2011

SC State University’s 1890 Research & Extension Program awarded $1.5 million in grants to fund research projects with scopes ranging from combating child obesity through avid use of popular gaming systems to enhancing livestock emergency response in South Carolina.

The 1890 Research Program awarded up to $300,000 each ($100,000 per year for three years) to five selected faculty members whose proposals best align with the Program’s overall mission: to improve quality of life by identifying solutions to the challenges and problems that impact South Carolinians.

The researchers and a brief description of the projects are as follows:

Dr. Barry Frishberg, professor of health sciences and physical education
The project’s goal is to reduce the incidence of and/or better the handling of the disease Diabetes Mellitus. The project will investigate whether the type of resistance exercise a person trains with will significantly attenuate diabetes complications and/or quality of life for the diabetic.

Dr. Young Kim, assistant professor of math and computer science and Dr. Jaejoo Lim, assistant professor of business administration
The project seeks to improve livestock emergency response in South Carolina by developing and implementing a practical and advanced epidemiological simulation model.

Dr. S. Craig Littlejohn, professor of engineering technology
The project proposes to enhance food security and increase the consumer base for selected small farmers in South Carolina by implementing traceability technology as part of farm operation.

Dr. Renu Singh, assistant professor of business administration

The research will identify and explore growth opportunities in new foreign markets for South Carolina small-scale agribusinesses and equip the businesses with the knowledge and skills required to maximize these opportunities.

Dr. Mabel Scott, associate professor of health sciences and physical education
The research will provide a physical activity and nutrition camp that will continuously research the effects of technology on physical activity and nutrition in the reduction of weight for overweight or obese children.

According to Dr. Louis Whitesides, 1890 Research administrator, the new research projects expand the breadth of 1890 Research’s existing portfolio of applied and basic research in renewable resources, health and wellness, education, agribusiness, economic development and youth development.

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Nigerian Delegation Visits to Explore PVAMU Research Partnership

Posted on Jun 15, 2011

A team of faculty and staff from the Kano University of Science and Technology in Kano State, Nigeria met with members of PVAMU administration and the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences to explore possibilities of establishing an exchange graduate student program and collaborating on various research projects.

Professor Ibrahim Garba, Dr. Aisha Adbul-Ismail and Zakari Yau Ado exchanged ideas for this partnership during their visit to campus recently.

Ibrahim, vice chancellor of Kano University, said that the group is very interested in having members of their graduate student body attend PVAMU to take courses in the agricultural and human sciences and get more experience in agricultural research since both universities offer similar academic programs in those areas. Graduate students from PVAMU would increase their knowledge about agriculture and agricultural technology programs from an international perspective.

Ibrahim also expressed interest in combining expertise from both universities to work on various agricultural, engineering and other types of research projects.

Members of the delegation made several stops while at the university including the University Farm, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Cooperative Extension Program, School of Architecture and the Graduate School.
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News

HBCU Buzz Presents Usama Young of the New Orleans Saints 3rd Annual “Stay Focused Football & Cheer Camp 2011”

Posted on Jun 15, 2011

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Alexandria Pierce, Amesha Page Smith & Adrianne Steves Found Dead on NC Highway by NC man who later Killed Himself

Posted on Jun 13, 2011

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) – The Durham County sheriff says a man killed three women in a car near a North Carolina business park, then turned the gun on himself.

Durham County Sheriff Worth Hill told The News & Observer of Raleigh on Sunday that investigators have a theory on what led to the shooting early Saturday in Research Triangle Park near Durham but aren’t ready to release it.

Authorities identified the dead women as 23-year-old Alexandria Pierce, 24-year-old Amesha Page-Smith and 22-year-old Adrianne Stevens. The gunman was identified as 23-year-old Brinton Millsap.

Investigators say the women were each shot several times.

A passing motorist found the bodies on N.C. Highway 54. Investigators say the three women were shot to death inside the car, while the man was found dead outside the vehicle.

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Fashion

Fakes are NEVER in Style by the Queenoftheglam

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Contrary to your belief, it is unethical to purchase fakes such as perfume, handbags, and even shoes! It’s not a deal to pick up a fake Gucci bag from a stand on the streets. You are actually ripping off that particular designer. However, there are ample affordable department stores and boutiques you can go to get affordable fashions without splurging one bit! Please keep in mind ladies and gents that it is never OK to wear a fake or phony, no matter your income. What’s your take on this matter? Do you catch beauties on campus with fakes? Have you ever called someone out on this touchy matter? Or would you rather just let them walk around perpetrating?

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News

Chandra Guice Named Director of Track and Field at Tennessee State University

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips has announced the promotion of Tigerbelles head coach Chandra Cheeseborough-Guice to Director of Track and Field over the men and women’s programs.

Cheeseborough-Guice will supervise and direct the day-to-day operations for the Tigerbelles and Flying Tigers track and field teams. It will be the first time in TSU Athletic history that one coach will head both programs.

The announcement comes after the departure of men’s head coach Kelly Carter who resigned after accepting an assistant coach position at Middle Tennessee State in nearby Murfreesboro, Tenn.

“When Coach Carter left for another opportunity, we looked at other models for men and women’s track and field programs in the conference and nationally,” Phillips, TSU Director of Athletics, commented. “We recognized that we had an individual who had a reputation nationally, as well as internationally, already on staff, and who could coach both men and women. Coach Cheeseborough was excited at the possibility and we see it as a “win-win” for both programs.”

Coach Cheeseborough-Guice has coached the women’s team since 1994 leading the program to six Ohio Valley Conference championship titles. The crowns include wins in 2001 (outdoor), 2002 (indoor and outdoor), 2003 (indoor), and 2008 (indoor and outdoor). She is also a four-time OVC Coach of the Year and in 1999 served as the interim men’s coach during the summer while monitoring recruitment until the hiring of Sanford Strong that year.

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PVAMU Assistant Football Coach Gabe Northern Community Service Football Camp helps tackles Breast Cancer

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Gabe Northern, a LSU football star who went on to play for the Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings, walked over to the sidelines as women in the ladies football camp took a break to grab some water to beat dehydration. “Breast cancer had infiltrated my family and this is what I can do,” Northern said of the special breast cancer fundraiser. “Football is what I love. Football comes naturally.”

Northern said that both his grandmother — who died from the disease — and his cousin have fought battles with breast cancer. His cousin now has the disease for a second time. NFL greats and area participants gathered Saturday at BREC Memorial Stadium for one common cause: to fight breast cancer. “You have to be able to master the elements,” Northern said about the heat as 30 women turned out to pitch footballs and master drills. “You can’t let the elements determine the outcome of the game.”

As Northern talked about the game and how women could overcome the obstacles at camp, he acknowledged the similarities between their struggle through camp and their fight against breast cancer. “It’s really a battle,” Northern said. “You have to be mentally tough to go into that chemo, you have to be mentally tough knowing that your hair will fall out. “You can’t let the elements determine the outcome,” he said. “You have to be ready every day; you have to persevere.”

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Football

SWAC Football Champion Texas Southern University Tigers Release Upcoming Schedule

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

TSU’s exciting football season gets underway on September 10^th with a match up against the Panthers of Prairie View A &M at Delmar Stadium. TSU will play the majority of its home games at Delmar Stadium, including the match-up against the Southern University Jaguars. Reliant Stadium was not available this year.

Besides Prairie View and Southern, the Tigers will play Alcorn (Sept. 24^th), Alabama State (Oct. 8^th) and Central State (Ohio) (Oct. 22^nd Homecoming) at Delmar Stadium. The Texas College game on September 17^th will be played at Butler Stadium at 6 p.m.

News

Norfolk State University Receives Grant to Create a WoMen’s Resource Facility

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Norfolk, Va.— The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Norfolk State University has been awarded an $800,000 grant to create an on-campus WoMen’s Resource Facility. Awarded through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, one of several initiatives administered by HUD’s Office of University Partnerships, the grant is part of $2.4 million awarded to HBCUs to help revitalize neighborhoods and promote affordable housing near their campuses. Norfolk State is one of three schools that received the funding including Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina and Tennessee State University.

“It is befitting that in the 75th year of our founding that we are establishing a Women’s Center. This is history making,” said Kim Luckes, Acting President of Norfolk State University. “The center will be the first of its kind at Norfolk State University and the first in our area to serve both students and the community. This Women’s Center will serve as a resource and a platform for those who want to realize their full potential. It will also be a one-stop resource facility where participants can receive coaching, encouragement and training.”

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News

Virginia Union University Reinstates its Bachelor of Fine Arts Major

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

(Richmond, VA)- Students interested in visual arts, theatre, and music will once again be able to fine tune their skills through Virginia Union University’s revived Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) major. Students will have the opportunity to pursue a BFA degree beginning fall 2011.

The Board of Trustees gave its approval to reinstate the program at its May meeting. Although VUU had Fine Arts major in the past, the revitalized program differs in that students will now select a primary area of concentration from three disciplines– visual arts, music, or theatre and they are also required to select a secondary area of concentration combining two of the three disciplines such as Theatre and Music.

“As a liberal arts University, we’ve always been deeply rooted in the arts. We have a strong tradition and were at one time known throughout the United States for our University choir. I’m thrilled that we’re returning to our roots and offering a viable educational opportunity for young musicians, thespians, and artists,” said Dr. Claude G. Perkins, president of Virginia Union University.

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Virginia State University to host delegation from Nigerian University

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Virginia State University will host a delegation of 20 faculty, administrators and student leaders from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Nigeria’s top ranked university, from June 20-30. VSU President Keith T. Miller invited the delegation to campus as part of the International Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education, a professional development program that emerged from a recent partnership between the two universities. With the theme ofGlobalizing Higher Education: Outreach and Curriculum Enhancement Activities for Capacity Building at VSU and UNILORIN, the 10-day Institute will engage the delegates in academic and cultural activities, including participation in conferences and seminars, workshops, guest presentations, outreach activities and networking in their respective disciplines.

The delegation represents a range of disciplines and academic areas, including agriculture, engineering, education, library science, computer information systems, business, law, mass communication, post-graduate studies, and student government. The Institute’s goal is to facilitate sharing of resources and expertise to assist both institutions in enhancing program offerings and internationalizing student learning. The professional development program will yield opportunities for joint research and expanded collaboration beyond the two universities. Each institution will alternate in hosting the annual Institute and visiting delegation, designing a program based on the academic areas of participants selected by the partner institution.

Training in information technology and participation in the American Library Association’s 2011 Annual Conference are key components of a professional development plan designed by VSU’s Library Dean for two of the delegates. VSU’s School of Agriculture has arranged for UNILORIN’s Dean of Agriculture and an agriculture extension faculty member to share expertise with VSU agriculture research and extension faculty; visit local farmers and agencies; and travel to the US Department of Agriculture and Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC, where the delegates will give presentations on “The Challenges of Agricultural Data Collection for Empirical Research in Nigeria” and “Agricultural Education and the Challenges of Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development in Nigeria.” VSU computer information systems faculty will share resources for assessing and building computer network capacity.

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Morgan State Students Travel to Purdue for Summer Research Internship

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Interdisciplinary Group to Study Data Visualization for Under Homeland Security Grant Fifteen Morgan State students have been selected to go to Purdue University this June to study data visualization under a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The interdisciplinary group will be trained and conduct research during an internship at Purdue's VACCINE center from June 12-24. VACCINE stands for Visual Analytics for Command, Control, and Interoperability Environments.

The Morgan students slated to participate in the 12-day program are an interdisciplinary group composed of biology, chemistry, engineering, history, physical therapy and psychology majors.

“This is an intensive program from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day,” says Timothy A. Akers, Ph.D., Morgan’s interim associate dean for graduate studies research. “And the students will be working on data and ideas from researchers at Morgan.” Data visualization is a hot area of research in which scientists and others seek to communicate information effectively in graphical form. The goal of VACCINE is “to help this nation’s 2.3 million extended homeland security personnel, including first-responders, perform their jobs more effectively by turning mass amounts of data into manageable information.” VACCINE is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s Centers of Excellence. Kendric Squire is an electrical engineering junior from Forestville, Md. The VACCINE program will be his first internship.

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News

Morgan State Students Designs Phone Application to Encourage Campus Recycling

Posted on Jun 12, 2011

Two years ago, NAACP President Benjamin Jealous congratulated the Class of 2009 at Morgan State University’s 133rd Commencement, saying, “You will forever carry the badge of honor as the generation that changed the world before it graduated.” More recent events are proving that Generation Y at Morgan is still upholding the banner of positive change. A new organization on campus is harnessing the brainpower, idealism and fearlessness of members from many academic disciplines to come up with innovations to enhance the campus and the world.

It all started with a can of pomegranate soda. Timothy Akers, Ph.D., Morgan’s interim associate dean for graduate studies research, explains that he was looking for students to help create some new ideas using funding from a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant the University had received in 2008. Last January, he brought a talented biology major named Vladimir Celestin into his office in the Dixon Science Research Center to talk about ways to get MSU students to “explode their thinking.”

As the two brainstormed, Celestin eyed the can of pomegranate water that Dr. Akers was about to finish off.

“May I have that can, Doc?” he asked. “I really believe in recycling.”

But once he had the object in hand, where would Celestin take it? As he explained to Dr. Akers, “There was a lack of emphasis on recycling here on our campus, and there was a lack of notification about where to go to recycle and how to do it correctly.” “That triggered an idea,” Dr. Akers recalls. “I asked him, ‘How are you about working with apps for cell phones and things like that?’ ” The solution that came out of their meeting was to organize a group of MSU students to create a mobile phone application that would send alerts to the users’ phones when they were in the proximity of recycling units on campus. The high-tech solution would also require the development of special transceivers to transmit signals from the recycling units and receive signals back from the cell phones.

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After Vandalism Strikes Dillard University, Students Step Up and Clean Up the Mess

Posted on Jun 11, 2011

Just a week before graduation, on of the most anticipated events of the year, a security booth on the campus of Dillard University was vandalized. The pictures began to spread through the internet and the word began to spread around campus what happened. Before giving alumni, faculty and visitors the chance to be embarrassed of the crime, the Collegiate 100 Black Men along with tremendous help and support of the rest of the student body, the class of 2014 and alumni, the students themselves organized a campus wide clean up to repair the mess.

Jerome D. Bailey Jr.
HBCUBuzz Staff

McDonalds Corporation Racist? or Sick Joke #BuzzKiller Note Left on Window

Posted on Jun 11, 2011

Recently, a pictures of McDonald’s taking action on the crime rate in some of their establishments has raised suspicions of Racism. Personally, I’m hoping its a sick joke, however several sources believe it to be verified. This note was placed in our historically black community McDonald’s

As in the Photo the Note from administration follows;

As an insurance measure due in part to a recent string of robberies, African-American customers are required to pay an additional fee of $1.50 per transaction.
-Thank you for your cooperation
McDonald’s Corporaton
(800)225-5532

TJ explains;
Come people anybody over the age of 10 know that any type of business especially an image friendly company like McDonald’s couldn’t legally impose a seperate fee to one specific ethnicity they would be out of business faster than you can say ‘supersize it’-