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VOL. 57, ISSUE 16
Chancellor candidates interview Bagayoko, Sorrell lead off sessions with SU groups By norman j. dotson jr. & evan taylor soUthern digest staff
In the final stretch of the chancellor search six finalists have been selected for interviews with various groups of Southern Photos By norman j. dotson/digest (left) and evan taylor/digest files (right) University constituents here on the Baton Rouge campus. paul Quinn college preisdent Michael sorrell, left, and southern physics department chairman diola The interview process began Bagayoko were the first two of six candidates to go through a series of interviews with different university groups Monday. the other four candidates will interview tuesday and Wednesday. yesterday with the interviews of candidates and will end Other points included “The university is an university president at Paul tomorrow in the same fashion. open system consisting developing appropriate strategy One of the two candidates Quinn College in Dallas. In an exclusive interview with of core elements that are planning, seek resources needed interviewed yesterday was Dr. Diola Bagayoko, chairman of The Digest Bagayoko outlined indispensable,” said Bagayoko for implementation, design the Physics department here on some points that he felt were on his vision for the chancellor evaluation process to make campus. The second candidate important for anyone in the position. “One has to manage adjustments, create incentives, and engage all the constituents.” and run scenario practical was Michael Sorrell, current chancellor’s position.
experiences. “The chancellor should the cheerleader for the system,” Bagayoko said. When asked what could he bring to university and its students Bagayoko asserted fund raising. He is well known for his capabilities in fundraising for the physics department through grants. “I have 27 years of service at SU,” said Bagayoko. “I understand the realities we are facing.” Michael Sorrell who has been in the president position at Paul Quinn College since March 2007, in that time his administration has demolished 13 abandoned buildings, partnered with PepsiCo to transform the unused football field, and successfully reacquired accreditation that was lost before he became president. “I consider myself to be a president that has an extraordinary relationship with his students, his staff, and I am constantly accessible,” said Sorrell in his opening statements during the interview process with the search committee. When asked after all that he has achieved at Paul Quinn and just recently obtaining accreditation why he would leave and come to Southern See interviews page 3
Jazz brunch showcases cultures By norman j. dotson jr. digest editor-in-chief
Photo By norman j. dotson jr./digest
the herman Jackson Jazz ensemble perform jazz renditions of classic hits by various artists at the 7th annual Jazz Brunch and silent auction presented by the center for international education.
Soothing jazz selections with a taste of various cultures from all over the world was the feeling for the 7th Annual Jazz Brunch and Silent auction presented by the Southern University Center for International Education. The brunch was held Saturday morning in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union. The dean of the center for international education, Barbara W. Carpenter, delivered the greeting that was followed by a presentation of the work done by students in the study abroad program. Jazz Brunch
committee chairmen and director of the study abroad program, Warner Anderson presented the slideshow containing pictures from the students’ visits to other countries and them interacting with the local citizens there. Afterwards brunch was served to all of those in attendance during which the crowd was graced with jazz selections from The Herman Jackson Jazz Ensemble. The department of computer science as well as a hand full of other Southern University students showcased a variety of different clothing worn in various different cultures. The whole showcase was
choreographed, designed, and modeled by the students themselves. Countries such as India, China, and Senegal were included in this showcase. Throughout the whole event a silent auction was held outside of the ballroom consisting of many African and African American artwork and apparel to have bids placed on by anyone in attendance. Door prizes were also given out and one lucky student won one free night stay at the Microtel Hotel located off of Harding Blvd. Various departments and groups on campus as well as outside constituents of the SU community sponsored the brunch.
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