65.3 Spartan Echo

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Vol. 65, Issue 3

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President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. bids NSU farewell by Keona Frasier

Pictured from left to right: Omar Ross, Editor and Chief of the Spartan Echo; Keona Fraiser. News Editor; President and CEO of Norfolk State University Eddie N. Moore, Jr.; and Malik Glaspie, Managing Editor.These Spartan Echo staff members interviewed President Moore on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Photo by Alexandra Stevenson.

by Marie Johnson

In 1 948, the Student Ambassadors was founded at Norfolk State University. The organization was created under the leadership of Mrs. Michelle D. Marble, former Director of Admissions, during Harrison B. Wilson’s presidency. Marble sought to begin an organization that would utilize student’s exceptional leadership skills. 69 years later, members are still helping students and the community with leadership, pride,

Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. announced his retirement Monday, Sept. 25. The announcement was unexpected by both faculty and students, which peaked much of the campus community’s curiosity. As it happens, President Moore sat down with the Spartan Echo to discuss his forthcoming retirement and reflect on his time as Norfolk State’s President. First and foremost, President Moore explained that his

“There’s no aspect of a Spartan that I don’t recognize, from the highs to the lows.We don’t represent one perspective...we represent all,” tradition and service. “There’s no aspect of a Spartan that I don’t recognize, from the highs

to the lows. We don’t represent one perspective...we ...continued on page 3

decision to retire is because the timing is appropriate. He goes on to say that he intends on officially retiring at the end of the year so that he can finish the academic term as president. We asked President Moore how his administration will prepare the next president for his or her position. “I decided that it might be a good thing to think about preparing a transition document for the new president, Moore said. “I don’t know who it will be and I don’t know what our face to face

relationship might be.” President Moore remains optimistic about Norfolk State’s future. Particularly, he expresses interest in seeing new progressive methods for educational and life skills under the next presidency. Some of the methods he mentions includes putting emphasis on artificial intelligence, higher enrollment and teaching students how to not only obtain a job, but also vital skills for career longevity. “I think we should grow our emphasis on ...continued on page 2

The Student Ambassador Organization poses for a photo on the steps of the newly built Business and Humanities Multiplex.These student ambassadors make sure that everyone on campus has the support and resources needed to succeed at Norfolk State. Photo by Alexandra Stevenson.

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