Chancellor’s Concert: A Centennial Serenade Meagan L. Williams Editor-in-chief Southern University celebrated its “Centennial Chancellor’s Concert” on Tuesday evening in the Smith Brown Memorial Student Union Cotillion Ballroom. Family, friends, alumni, and the SUBR community were all invited to partake in an evening of bliss as The Symphonic Band and The Wind Ensemble prepared to take stage at for 7p.m. Lawrence Jackson Director of Bands at Southern University for 8 and a half years said, “This is the second year of the ‘Chancellor’s Concert’.” We’ve done a number of spring concerts, but we changed the name because we wanted to have a more elegant bite to the ‘Spring Concert’ and wanted to give honor to the highest ranking administrator on the Baton Rouge campus, Dr. Llorens.” ChancellorJamesLlorenslooked forward to the evening’s events. “Last night was one of those events that we [Chancellor and 1st Lady] really look forward to because it gives us a chance to showcase the tremendous talent that we have here at Southern University; not only as music majors but other
majors as well,” Chancellor Llorens. Sara Martin led with an introduction to the evening’s program, “A Serenade to Spring” as she summed up the spring semester and all of its alkaloids. Lawrence Jackson, Director of Bands and The Wind Ensemble said, “We are not interested in students who can only play high or loud, we want quality musicians. The students in these bands play strategically sound and difficult selections in the spring semester that are carried over to the marching season.” The Symphonic Band wasted no time giving an upbeat performance four songs through. Nathan Haymer, Associate Director of Bands and Director of The Symphonic Band said, “The selections were picked for the symphonic band based on excitement. I wanted to pick things that anybody could get into. Southern has had a lot struggles in the past, but it’s always good to say that we survived this and are ready for the next chapter. Haymer then spoke on the importance of the concert. “The concert featured The Wind Ensemble and The Symphonic Band that tied into the centennial
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celebration with Southern University at Baton Rouge. To me the most important aspect of the concert was to show the public that the band program here is more than just the ‘Human Jukebox’,” Haymer said. Next up was the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Lawrence Jackson. He took over the night with a plethora of selections ranging from the sounds of “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood to “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral.” Vance Mitchell, a senior engineering major from Atlanta, GA
and member of The Wind Ensemble gave a brief introduction to “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral.” Mitchell later spoke on the performance. “Our centennial concert was like many others accept that we performed a certain selection “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral”, which is a peaceful song, but when it builds up to its climax. It shows the audience what we are capable of. The song also gives reverence to those who have passed away, which is why we honored Dr. Greggs during the concert.” “It’s one hundred years on
the bluff and this a very special mild stone in the great legacy and history of the university.” Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedrale by Richard Wagner was dedicated to Dr. Greggs because some say that it was his favorite to conduct. “This is a song that Dr. Greggs loved to conduct and admired.” A unique characteristic about members of the marching band is that they are given the opportunity to show off their versatility in the symphonic band and wind ensemble.”
Centennial Celebration raises more than $250,000 for student scholarships Ariana Triggs Staff Writer Southern University held its Centennial Gala at L’Auberge Casino Thursday night, celebrating 100 years on the Bluff. The 2014 Centennial Gala was a one-time event during the centennial celebrations to raise money for student scholarships. Glenda Llorens, wife of Chancellor James Llorens and Southern alumni Russell Honore, a retired U.S. Army General and Southern alumnus both served as Mistress and Master of Ceremony and Reverend Darrell Fielder recited the grace. As the dinner service began, Chancellor James Llorens announced that the Southern University has managed to raise more than $250,000 for student scholarships. Chancellor Llorens also acknowledged notable guests in attendance such as MayorPresident Kip Holden and other elected officials, along with the sponsors of the Centennial Gala. “We sold out all of our tables, in terms with sponsorships and individual sales. We had individuals calling today [Thursday] asking can they get tickets, but unfortunately we couldn’t. It’s good to see the alumni coming in from around the country and it’s good to see the support of the community.” Sponsorship was available in four categories: Gold, Bronze, Blue and Table sponsors. The Gold sponsors, which included Chancellor Llorens and his wife Glenda Llorens; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Braxton of Natchitoches Ford; Aramark Foods; Southern University Alumni Federation; and Bishop Joseph Walker, III, were the highest level sponsors. Also included with the Gold sponsors was the NCAA sixth Fan Sweet Sixteen Scholarship in which $10,000 was won on behalf of the Athletic Department and its supporters. The Bronze sponsors consisted of Reverend Isaiah Webster and the Greater New Guide
Ariana Triggs/DIGEST Chancellor James Llorens, acknowledges the audience members and sponsors during the Centennial Gala Thursday April 17 at the L’Auberge Casino and Hotel.
Baptist Church, Dr. Dolores R. Spikes, President Emerita, Southern University Parents and Teachers Credit Union, and the Louisiana Lottery Corporation. During the night, student musicians led by Harry Anderson performed throughout dinner service and afterwards, Regina Belle performed for guests. One of the highlights of the night was an unscheduled speech from Edwin Edwards, former Governor of Louisiana and Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress this coming November. During his speech, he mentioned that there was a lot of conversation in regards to closing Southern University by some black political leaders. Thinking it would be better to let the students go to LSU, the political leaders
went to him with the proposal because of dissatisfaction about the way it was growing. Also, the same idea was brought to him about the Southern University Law Center, because of the students’ performance on their entrance exams and bar exams. Edwards said he shut the idea down, saying the solution wouldn’t be to close it, but to make it better and they did. “I didn’t know it at the time, but three of my grandchildren graduated from the Southern University Law School and I’m proud of that,” said Edwards. Edwards went on to make the point that he’s disgusted with the cuts that the current administration has made to the higher education budget.
He pointed out that it isn’t fair to those pursuing a higher education because tuition rises as a result of the cuts, making it harder for students to pay for school. Mayor-President Kip Holden said that this event is one that celebrates the foundation and building blocks that made Southern University the great institution that it is. “I would encourage people to look at Southern. Southern has made a difference in the quality of life of so many people. Don’t forget your roots, and wherever you can give a hand to even help a child. It may not be a whole lot, in small scholarships, for some companies, mass scholarships; whatever you can do to keep that name ringing in the ears of people and letting them know that this is a university that you must respect. Sacrifices have been made, but there’s a lot more to go and some of the people you see today that’s at the university can even make a difference in their lives in the future, “said Holden. Shanna Warner, a Southern alumni and dentist at Just Kids said, “I love Southern. It gave me my start, my foundation. I wouldn’t be where I am today without going through those doors and crossing that stage so it’s important that I can give back to the next group so they can give back,” said Warner. Jonas Vanderbilt, Gala Committee CoChair along with Beverly, D. Wade, Ph.D., said, “It was strenuous. It took us a good amount of time but we just wanted to make sure we had all of our T’s crossed and I’s dotted. We had a good committee. We had a couple of hang-ups but we worked thro ugh them and I th ink it came out very beautiful,” finished Vanderbilt.
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It has been an honor and privilege to serve Southern University and A&M College as its Chancellor these past three years. As I approach the end of my tenure I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the Jaguar Nation, but more specifically, the students, faculty and staff of this campus. My relationship with this great University started more than 50 years ago when I visited as a young high school student to participate in a science fair. Seven years later I returned to see my wife receive her bachelor’s degree, earned as a non-traditional student while I served a tour of duty in Viet Nam. Twenty-five years after that first visit I returned again as an adjunct instructor and realized that the classroom and the students provided a measure of satisfaction and value that I had not experienced in any other environment. I stayed for 19 years, left for a short period, and was afforded the opportunity to return as Chancellor in 2011. These have been difficult times, not only for Southern but for all of higher education in Louisiana
and, to some extent, the rest of the country. As we entered this Centennial year and began a celebration of our history and our future, I have reflected on the challenges faced by our founders and the leaders of this great University who have served us these past one hundred years. We have overcome poor funding, discrimination, civil rights struggles, the murder of students engaged in peaceful demonstrations, and attacks on the need for our very existence. Yet, here we are, celebrating success. Our success can be stated very succinctly: Southern University has produced thousands of graduates who have contributed significantly to the success of this country in every field imaginable- the Jaguar Nation. We will continue to do so. During these past few years with you, we have endured our challenges. The staff endured multiple years of furloughs; faculty endured a year of furloughs; students faced yearly tuition increases, reduced course offerings, and larger class sizes; many of our colleagues lost their
jobs or opted for early retirement; remaining staff and faculty assumed increased workloads and responsibilities; building maintenance was deferred for lack of funds. As Chancellor, the decisions necessary during these past years have been difficult. To the faculty, staff, and students, I say thank you for enduring and remaining committed to Southern. Southern University will continue to face challenges. We still face significant budget issues. We are challenged in having to meet GRAD Act targets established prior to exigency and the continuing impact of exigency on academic offerings and staff support. Yet, as we faced and still face those challenges, we have also had some accomplishments. I am most pleased with our increase in Fall 2013 incoming class by over 40 percent. We have reorganized our academic units, through a shared governance model, and I believe that the rewards of that reorganization will be realized in the next few years with more innovative degree and
certificate offerings, streamlined curricula within colleges, and more interdisciplinary collaborations. We have demolished eyesores and opened new facilities designed to enhance the student experience. We have increased our international experience and opened new opportunities for our students. Our athletic teams have experienced success that will return us to the position of athletic supremacy in our conference. During this centennial year we have raised over $350,000 to date for additional financial support for our students through the Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund. I have stated my belief that Southern University is uniquely positioned to set the standard for Alumni support among HBCUs. It is my hope that this Centennial year is the catalyst for a sustained culture of giving among our alumni. In closing, I, and the First Lady, want to express our sincere thanks for all the support and encouragement during these three years. God bless all of you and God bless the Jaguar Nation.
Spring/Summer 2014 Graduates
This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of April 30, 2014 If you have any questions or discrepancies pLEASE cONTAcT YOuR INDIVIDuAL cOLLEgE or REgISTRAR’S OFFIcE @ 225.771.5050 or ThE gRADuATE SchOOL OFFIcE @ 225.771.5390. This is not the final official listing for the Spring/ Summer 2014 candidates for graduation. The list will be updated daily in the Registrar’s office and Graduate school office. This list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Donald Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Joseph B. Robins, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Josita Chantelle Augustus, Baton Rouge Ikita Black*, Baton Rouge Krystal Allison Bryant, Houston, TX Leon Chambers, Baton Rouge Ashley M Dewey, New Orleans John Kenyon Dorsey, Baton Rouge Ernest T Elwood, Plaquemine Keema Edwards*, Baton Rouge LaKedra Danielle Fisher*, Baker Miriam C. Garrett*, Baton Rouge Ebony C Green*, Monroe Jason Holliday*, Baton Rouge Jazmin L. Jefferson*, New Iberia Oliver H Jones, Baton Rouge Chelsey L Lumar, Baton Rouge Karin Angeline Moliere, Baton Rouge Arletha Penn, Webster Jasmine Reed, Baton Rouge Joseph B Robins, Baton Rouge Marlon Scott, Baton Rouge Alexis B Skidmore, Addis Mauricio J Solano, Baton Rouge Ciera Tate, Zachary Lauren Renee Webb, Baker Brian K Williams, Ville Platte Michael James Williams, Baton Rouge Lakeisha Young*, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Finance O’Shea J Braggs, Baton Rouge Corey Bright, Detroit, MI Ebony C Green, Monroe James P Higginbotham, Baton Rouge Laurne E Jones, Baton Rouge Laquinta Jordan, Baton Rouge Joseph Robins, Baton Rouge Kyle Pallas Snedecor, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Science in Business Management Mauri Baptiste, Baton Rouge Demetrius D Boone, Lake Charles Ashton M Burkhalter*, Baton Rouge Prejon Bynum*, Port Allen Jasmine N Cofield*, Baton Rouge John M Cotton, Marrero Jonesha C Cushenberry, Baton Rouge Kevin P Declouette, Baton Rouge Charles R Foulcard, Baton Rouge Karesa L Hall, Addis Gabriel A. Henderson, Harvey Jeffrey William Henry*, Baton Rouge Andrew Wayne Holley, Richman, TX Kenderick E Jackson, Baton Rouge Raven Johnson, White Castle Kabiru M Labaran, Chicago, IL Myron Keith Lawson, Alexandria Ozzie Lennix, Avondale Johnathan Dominique Mack*, Baton Rouge Joann Brown Massey*, Geismar BrianTorrence Mccain, Chicago, IL. Alexis O Quiller, Shreveport Jada S Ramsey, Baton Rouge Carla R Reed, * West Monroe Jasmine J Simmons*, Marrero Joshua R Smith, Baton Rouge Tia R Smith*, Baton Rouge Olugbolabo A. Sodipo, Baton Rouge Ebonee N West, Baton Rouge Kenneth Williams, New Orleans Bachelor of Science in Marketing Marcus Allen Berzat*, Baton Rouge Anthony J Bias, Baton Rouge Alexandria T Cooper, Lafayette Khirsten D Doyle*, Port Allen Clement D Fenderson, Mobile, AL Keldrick J Harris, Baton Rouge Jason A Harry, Thibodaux Christen Jena Hurst*, Marrero Brandon M Jay, Baton Rouge Jazmin Christine Raymond, Baton Rouge Adrian Sanders, Jackson, TN
Iris Macayla Smith*, Baton Rouge Joshua R Smith, Baton Rouge Trae’ Douglas Tiller, Reynoldsburg, OH Teven J Wright*, Baton Rouge COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND HUMANITIES Luria Young, Ph.D., Dean Kakayla Taja Golden, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Naomi L Ariza, Baton Rouge Kiera Latrese Deloch, Baton Rouge Edock Flowers, Baton Rouge Trolan Goffney, Crowley Chelsee C Johnson, White Castle Brittany N Jones, Baton Rouge Jessica Bintu Lawal*, Ann Arbor, MI Grant Michael Leblanc*, Livonia Tronecia LockhartWalker* Tanisha M Penn, Baton Rouge Theodore L Perkins*, Houston, TX Alan J. Shaw Jr. *, Baton Rouge Marcus Gerard Tomlin*, Cerritos, CA Tina S. Turner*, Baton Rouge Timothy Paul Smith*, Plaquemine Alvin G. Thomas, Baton Rouge Darryl E Waker, Shreveport Jonique A Welsh, Baton Rouge Jeremy C Williams, Gretna Spencer Williams, Jr., Baton Rouge Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Simone R Bray, Baton Rouge Christie D Carral, Amite David Kent Clark, III, Baton Rouge Francheska Lavandi Felder, Baton Rouge Makala L. Clark, Baton Rouge Earnest Dunbar, Jr. *, Baton Rouge Francheska Lavandi Felder, St. Francisville Kakayla Taja Golden, Sibley Caline Ann Hartford, New Orleans Levester Hughes, Jr., Irving, TX Ty Raymond Jackson, Baton Rouge Trevor C. James*, Shreveport Lance Akeem Ledet*, Gretna Brandi N Maten, Baton Rouge Aaron James Neville, New Orleans Danny N. Reed, Alexandria Jarelle Scott, Plaquemine Christopher D Smith*, Baton Rouge Thurman Thomas, III, Prairieville Torrence L Thomas, Prairieville Phylea J Williams, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Tiffany Nicloe Atkins, Maringouin Sakawa L Baylor*, Garland, TX Mychal Dewayne Bell*, Jena Raiven M. Carrell, Baton Rouge Alisha P Clark, Fort Worth, TX Airian J Collins*, New Orleans Gwendolyn Michelle Foster*, Marrero Shandrika N Green*, Lake Charles Ewineya Y Hall, Lettsworth Brenda Hamilton Jackson, Baton Rouge Elliott Jones*, Shreveport Joseph Jones, Baton Rouge Quinique L Killion, Baton Rouge Renaldo David Lee, Slidell Donald Jeff Lewis, III, New Iberia Floyd Royle Mayfield, Jr., Geismar Nicholas W Mega, Baton Rouge Maya Adele Robinson, Shorewood, IL Nathaniel Thad Smith*, Baton Rouge Victoria N Thomas, Baker Darryl M Wesley, Jr., La Place Justin O Wiley, West Monroe Darius L Wilson, Natchitoches Bachelor of Music Aaron D Bradley*, Huntsville, AL Lloyd R Downs, New Orleans Haramel Alpha Johnson, Houston, TX Alexander J. Riggins, Houston, TX Jeremy L Rochelle, New Iberia Angelina R Scott, Baton Rouge Brian Keith Simmons, Jr., New Orleans
Bachelor of Music Education Kenneth Washington, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Rose Bailey, Baton Rouge Kendle Raneese Davis*, Baton Rouge Felicia Jones Dotson, Baton Rouge Lashonda Marshall, Baton Rouge Generia B Vaughn, Maringouin Freddie D Ward, Baton Rouge COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Habib P. Mohamadian, PhD, Dean Peace Scott, Student Marshal Architecture Lamont Darnell Anderson, Baton Rouge Derrick Barnes, Baton Rouge Louis A Broadway, Baton Rouge Taikian L Brooks, Baton Rouge Matthias L. Brown, Baton Rouge Jason Thomas Derby, Baton Rouge David Christopher Garcia, New Orleans Carl L Gipson, Baton Rouge Darren J Gloster, Kentwood Charles G Holliday*, Pride Taylon Christopher Jones, Baton Rouge Marlena S Omotayo, Baton Rouge Peace Scott, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Millard Griswold, Baton Rouge Marie-May Sybille Polynice, Zachary Jerell Pernell Smith, Baton Rouge Pierre J Turner, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Megan Janae Dorsey, Baton Rouge Randon Dwayne Green*, Baton Rouge Latrice D Hardy, Shreveport Marlon Darell Johnson, Baton Rouge Bruce D. Williams, Shreveport Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Taylor J Beverly, Alexandria Ricky Daniels, Baton Rouge Vernard William Henley, III, Hahnville Joshua Ray Lewis, Baton Rouge Jamar D Milliner, Pineville Herbert James Plummer, Belle Rose Terrance Smothers*, St. Francisville Randy J Tyson*, Kenner Xavier Arnez Williams, Rosharon, TX Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Michael Pierre Baldwin Jr. Monroe Brittany S Jones, Baton Rouge Hope Leighanne King, Richmond, TX Gregory H Sims, Jr., Baton Rouge John Z Parker, Baton Rouge Parisa A Tanner*, Baker Justin El’Dre Williams, Plaquemine Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Isoken A Awanbor, Baton Rouge Delos L Butler , Baton Rouge David N Lambert, Kenner Eugene K Laphand, Baton Rouge Breanna D McQuarter , Baker Bianco N Montgomery, Zachary Caleb J Moses, Geismar Ugochukwu Emmanuel Nwosu, Statesboro, GA Gregory Joseph Zanes, Baton Rouge COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Janet Rami, RN., Ph.D. Dean Taylor Kechelle Franklin, Student Marshal
Bachelor of Science Ra’Shira T. Allcutt*, Alexandria Lorenzo B Anthony, Sr., Loreauville Destini Richell Babineaux, Opelousas Mercedes P. Clifton*, Baton Rouge Tamira Iesha Coleman, New Orleans Ramona Lynn Drewery*, Baker Taylor Kechelle Franklin, Baton Rouge Jamarra Gailes, Alexandria Ebonie M Harris, Tallulah Amanda N Higgins, New Orleans Jasmine A. Hughes, Clinton Jasmine M Leday, Lake Charles Bethany Lightfoot*, Franklin India Trishaun Manuel*, Baton Rouge Bridgytte Miller, Missouri City, TX Brittney L. Norwood* , Baton Rouge Cerika K Owens, Baton Rouge Amara Parker, Mobile*, AL Lee Vincent Poullard*, Baton Rouge Erica B Rainey*, Harvey Tobias Anthony Robertson*, Baton Rouge Angel M Robinson, Baton Rouge Crystal Marie Scott*, Baton Rouge Jerod Aliero Spikes, Bogalusa Devin Danielle Thomas*, Baton Rouge Di’Kenya D. Wallace, Baton Rouge Courtney Chermaine Washington, Zachary Ariel M Whitney, Tallulah Brandon Lamar Wilson, Baton Rouge Julie Denise Wilson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kenyatta D Allen, Baton Rouge Aleshia A Borskey, Baton Rouge Carla L Bouligny, Baton Rouge Loren Brown, Baton Rouge Tommy Lee Brown, Shreveport Latasha T Butler, Maringouin Courtney I. Byrd, Zachary Shaundrika D Carr, Baker Sherry R Colbert, LaPlace Michelle Nicole Collins, Baton Rouge Lisa Ann Creason, Lakeland Mikkeshia R Daniels, Sunshine Barrett A Dixon, Pride Andrey Duarte, Baton Rouge Chrystal R Dyson, Baton Rouge Jessica D Edwards, Gretna Kaitlyn Elizabeth Fakouri, Baton Rouge Robyn A Finley, Gonzales Kendedra Ramontese Finley, Monroe Kenzie Fitch, Baton Rouge Nalijah J Francois, Baton Rouge Megan Jenae Giraldo, Denham Springs Micha S Glasby, Baton Rouge Rynisha Tiffany Gordon, Greensburg Tirica Rhoshon Griffin, Baton Rouge Scheleda Venique Grimes, Plymouth, MA Emerald S Hamilton, Shreveport Kenyell C Harris, Gibson Servine Augustus Hayes, Baton Rouge Brittany M Hebert, Brusly Kierra S Henderson, Baton Rouge Lamika S Holden, Baton Rouge Rachel J Honore-Young, Baton Rouge Antonia Howard, New Roads Aaron Q Hunt, Opelousas Mary Idakwoji, Baton Rouge Brandi Jacquinn Jackson, Port Allen De’Ja Annette Jackson, Baton Rouge Lakaisha Jene Jackson, Prairieville Danitra A Johnson, Sunshine Ahsia D. King, Lake Charles Latona Y Lenard, Baton Rouge Melinda Ann Levi, Lettsworth Lloyd P Lewis, Baton Rouge T’Era Charnele Lewis, Greensburg Wardell Lewis, Jr., Clinton Eryc K Lorino, Baton Rouge Darius D Matthews, Ethel Jasmine Michelle Mayse, Baton Rouge Y’Mine Micheal McClanahan, New Orleans Sharon Joseph Moore, Baton Rouge Trelesa Ann Morgan, Harvey Alexis Newton Keithville Tien T Nguyen, Prairieville Jerry Onye Okoro, Baton Rouge Arthuanna Plater, Winnsboro
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Tina Marie Leslie Watson, Geismar Landon Keith Whitworth, Amite Brandi Loreal Wicks, Baton Rouge Lyndsey Leigh McAlister Willie, Ponchatoula Doctor of Nursing Practice Latricia Gail Yearby Greggs, Baker Dissertation Title: Critical Thinking Abilities of Senior Level Students as a Predictor of Success. Major Professor: Maybelle Fulton Jackson, Natchez, MS
Dissertation Title: Caregiver Burden and SelfKenya Bernice Warren, Baton Rouge Thesis: Ethics and Human Experimentation of Minorities Efficacy In Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers. Major Professor: Wanda R. Spurlock, Ph.D. Thesis Advisor: Leslie T. Grover, Ph.D. Kandice N. Williams, Baton Rouge
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Dissertation Title: The Effect of Learning Styles, Critical Thinking, and Critical Thinking Disposition on Clinical Judgment in Sernior Baccalaureate Nursing Students During Human Patient Simulation. Major Professor: Sandra C. Brown, Ph.D.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Public Policy Ajoko Donatus, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Government Hand Over of Schools to their Original Private Owners: An Assessment of the Impact of Privatization Policy of Education on Students’ Academic Performance in Nigeria. Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Desmond Earl Rideau, Palmetto Dissertation Title: The Tenuous Transition from Middle School to High School: Addressing Public School Drop-out Rates in Louisiana. Major Professor: James Larsons Donovan Letel Sequra, Crowley, Dissertation Title: Is the Unemployment Compensation Policy a Disincentive to Find Work? A Study of the Unemployed within the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Area. Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Mark Phillip Wilson, Baton Rouge,LA Dissertation Title: Improving School Policy on Social and Emotional Development: Examining Social and Emotional Development Policy in Early Childhood Programs. Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Tarsha Dixon White, Baton Rouge, LA Dissertation Title: The Politics of Identity: Reexamining Affirmative Action Policies in Higher Education Among Black Americans in one City In the Deep South. Major Professor: Sharon Parson, Ph.D. Science/Mathematics Education Noble O.J. Enime, Baton Rouge, LA Dissertation Title: Major Professor: Ajibike Olubunmi Orekoya Itegboje, Zachary, LA Dissertation Title: Mobile Technology Adoption for Teaching and Learning Activities: A Comparative Study of Selected Colleges in Nigeria and the United States. Major Professor: Teresa Theru Mutahi. Baton Rouge, LA Dissertation Title: Black Women in Science: African American Women Enrolling and Completing Doctorate Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics– Obstacles and Success Strategies. Major Professor: Joseph Meyinsse, Ph.D. Sundee Atrelle Warren, Harvey, LA Dissertation Title: Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Learning in Science Courses. Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Message Dr. James Llorens, Ph.D
realizing your ambitions. To the Spring 2014 You should go forth with Graduates: a sense of pride and satisfaction in having Congratulations! persevered. The Faculty of Southern On Friday, May 9, it University has done will be my distinct honor its best in preparing to confer degrees upon you for the challenges you, the Spring 2014 that lie ahead. You are graduates of Southern more educated and University and A&M knowledgeable than you College. It will be a day were when you arrived of celebration and joy for on this campus. you, your families and It is now up to you to friends. put that education and It will also be a new knowledge to use as you beginning as you enter pursue your dreams. into the next stage of your Thank you for choosing lives and careers. You Southern University. are to be commended on Thank you for staying the this accomplishment. course. This is the first step in Go out and represent attaining your goals and the Jaguar Nation.
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Spring Commencement will be held Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. The Keynote Speaker will be U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu.
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5 Time SWAC Champions: SU Tennis team swing their way to the top FELIX CUNNINGHAM III SPortS editor The SU tennis team took the SWAC by storm as they alleviated from the second seed of the Southwestern Athletic Conference to once again defend their title on Sunday April 27th at the City Park/Pepsi City Center. Carved in history there is a sport that’s not spoken of in SU athletics. People ask frequently when is football season or are the boys in basketball season doing anything different. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter posts
constantly on “popular” sports and leaves this supposed sport out to dry. There is a sport in which great people such as Serena and Venus Williams, Bille Jean King, Steffi Graf, Roger Frederer, and Maria Sharapova have come upon the court and dominated the sport. Their regiment of “play hard or go home” still stands today and which the players idolize. There is a term of a group of girls under the tutelage of one man, a coach that seeped in legend, Jaguars Coach Jeff Conyers. This season the tennis team has went leaps and bounds and once again catches the crown, for this isn’t the first go around because he has gold on his wall of fame.
The defenders of the SWAC Championship battled against the number one seed, the Jackson State Tigers (8-1) in a war of vengeance because SU only loss was against the Tigers. The Tigers, in turn, felt the fury of the Jaguars. First to start the doubles competition Darnesha Moore/ Gabrielle Moore devastated A. Zvenihesteva and Julia Angermann 8-3. And lastly to end the double series, Camara Davis and Morgan Taylor, duplicated the score to defeat Rebekah Adeewumi and Kesica Jayalapan 8-3. In singles competition first Laura Syori capitvated the win
from Angie Condorelli 6-2, 6-2. Kendall Bunch came behind with an impressive win from Jula Angermann, 6-2, 6-4. The only loss came from Camara Davis when Kessica Jayapalan 6-4, 6-1, beat her and gave an overpowering loss. Moore ended the series bout and gained the tournament MVP as well as Southern for gathering a legacy that has never been repeated in the SWAC by any other team. The racket is carved with blood, sweat, tears, and more importantly pride back to the campus that they hold dear. Coach Jeff Conyers lastly is awarded with the 2014 SWAC Coach of the Year.
Started from the bottom now we’re here SU Softball moves to 2nd place FELIX CUNNINGHAM III SPortS editor In the middle of the season there was plenty to feel negative about because the Southern University softball team were 0-11 and Interim Coach Taly’r Hollis had been promoted after first-year Coach Lee Dobbins left in “a bad fashion.” The winless start to the season continued a negative trend for a program that had failed to compete for the last two Southwestern Athletic Conference tournaments. “I told them from this day on this is a new team,” said Hollis. “Whatever is in the past is going to stay there and we’re going to focus on the story we’re about to create for our future.” The team has moved from a perilous journey to a second place spot in the Western Division of the SWAC. After losing by a combined score of 106-13 and never by fewer than three runs in the first 11 games, Southern played six one-run games in its first 12 under Hollis. “We just stayed together and we worked and we worked and we worked,” said freshman shortstop Alicia Barajas, “We kept working and never gave up and finally it showed.” It showed during the SWAC Roundup in Longview, Texas last month. The
Jaguars lost their first four games in the tournament, the last being especially difficult when they took an 8-6 lead into the bottom of the seventh and gave up three runs, including a walkoff, two-run homer to Alabama State. “We should have won and you would have thought we would be down,” said Barajas, “But we came back like it never happened.” “We all had a fire in the belly for the next game,” said Sarah Miller, the starting pitcher for the finale against Alabama A&M. “We were not going to leave without a win.” They didn’t because this time they found themselves on the right side of the run rule, blasting A&M 9-0 in five innings. “We were just hitting rockets after rockets after rockets after rockets,” said Hollis. “The best game of my life,” said Miller. Any negative feelings that might have ignited were put out as the runs mounted: one in the first, two in the second, one in the third and five in the fourth. Due to overexcitement and early celebration, the umpire warned them to stay back and Hollis had to draw a line in front of the dugout to show the players where to confine their celebration. Southern lost its next four, but the
losing habit does seem to have gone astray. The Jaguars, who have won nine of their last 12 overall, are now 8-6 in the SWAC. Hollis called senior catcher Harley Roller, “the leader on the infield.” Barajas called Hollis, “the older sister you always wanted” even though Hollis, who figures to have the interim tag removed from her title soon, didn’t recruit any of the players. “She works with me at shortstop, she works with the pitchers, the catchers, the
hitters,” Barajas said. “She does it all.” The Jaguars prepare for a long awaited meeting into the tournament. “I think this is such a huge accomplishment for these kids that hadn’t felt much success,” Hollis said. “I think it’s also a huge accomplishment for this program. It shows the path that this program is going to be taking.” At the end of the spring semester, this is the best news that brightens the program.
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By: Meagan L. Williams Editor-In-chief “We would have band until he got tired…and he never got tired.” “Often imitated but never ever duplicated. The computer technology of ALL bandology.” “He would say ‘hey kid, ya pants are sagging’ and he would literally come behind you and pull your pants up to your stomach.” “The way he communicated with students was just remarkable. There were intense moments, and their were lighter moments where he would say things to make us crack up laughing.” “Excessive walking and talking and moving about make concentration not impossible, but difficult.” “If you are on time, you are too late.”
Lawrence Jackson Director of Bands Southern university
Nathan haymer Assistant Director of Bands Southern university
“He was committed to the band, and committed to Southern University. I think that anytime we proudly mention the ‘Human Jukebox’ as the best land in the land, anytime we proudly mention the Super Bowls that we’ve appeared in, any time that we proudly mention presidential inaugurations that we’ve been in, that certainly think of Dr. Greggs. He is an individual that will never be forgotten by Southern University.”
Dr. James Llorens chancellor Southern university “I wanted to be a lawyer, but I always wanted to play for the best band in the land. He used to say that if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. I thought about the fact that I’d only read one book in my life and the rest of them were only to find the information that I needed. That’s when I knew I wanted to be a band director. He inspired that and I haven’t regretted that decision in my 14 year career so far.” “He would go up to students who played in other bands and tell them ‘you’re imitating Southern; you got that from Southern’.” “’Rome was defeated from within.’ “He meant that Roman Empire was the most powerful empire and started fighting amongst themselves. Southern was Rome; and the only way that we would fall to another band is if we fought each other.”
“I was playing the base [guitar] when we had to go to the Superdome way back before the turf was put down on the field. We went to entertain people from Central America and they invited us to their country to play with the Louisiana Development of Tourist Commissioner. We played in countries all around the world including: El Salvador, Nicaragua and Canada.”
Samuel Thornton Jr. Former member of the gregg Quintets in 1976
“I heard that we was a prominent man. The first time I met him after being appointed drum major, he told me ‘Congratulations! Now lead first, everything else is secondary.’ ”I understood it as not only is being a drum major a position, but it is a leadership role. He meant that style and the way look are secondary to being a leader for others.”
Keith Joseph Morgan II Drum Major Su Marching Band “My first time meeting him was during my sophomore year in high school. I remember hearing about how he put people out of the band for their grades, and how they came back to thank him for helping them to become the man that they are today.”
Myrikle Jackson The Wind Ensemble Southern university “I was under his tout ledge for a few weeks and found out what everyone had been talking about. He was a powerful influence, and whether it’s through him teaching Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Jackson teaching us, we have all been influenced by him in one way or other.”
Roy Johnson Assistant Band Director 1973-1977 Associate Director of Bands 1983-1999
“One of the biggest opportunities of a lifetime that I thought I would never have a chance to experience was going to Southern and being apart of the Human Jukebox. Dr. Greggs always knew what was best for the group and he always had a vision. I remember one time he gave me a penny and said that if I found someone darker than me, to give them the penny. I never gave ANYONE that penny.”
Keldric Kaylor Band Director at Baker high Su Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, concert Band 2002-2005
Vance Mitchell Su Marching Band Southern university
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From Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Issue:
“I’ve been knowing Dr. Greggs since I was 15 years old. I was the primary arranger and we made sure that we kept the band up to date with current music. The name ‘Human Jukebox’ came along because at the time we were playing all of the top ten hits. One of our high points was when we went to Seattle, Washington and had the opportunity to start a high school music program. The fruits of that high school program were able to provide jobs for SU graduates. There isn’t enough space in the newspaper for me to really tell you all of the great things that he has done; not only for the institution, but for young men and women around the country.”
Derrick Walker Band Director Lutcher high School Su Marching Band 1996-2000 Alumni
“I went to the Bayou Classic in 1993 and ended up sitting on the wrong side of the stadium. We sat in front of Southern’s band instead of being in front of Grambling’s band; and although I would cheer for Grambling’s band I started to think, ‘wow, who is this band?’ After that I started doing my research and made a trip to Southern’s campus and the first person I ran into was Dr. Greggs. He bought me over to the band room and asked me what instrument I played. After telling him that I played the tuba, he went and found a big guy [tuba player] and told me that I wasn’t going to be able to hang. Next he went and got a horn and allowed me to audition. I came to Southern the next year. Doc made my transition from high school to college very easy. Everything that I’ve gotten from being a band director, I’ve gotten from Dr. Greggs. ”
The Southern DIGEST would like to extend its sincerest apologies to the entire Jaguar Nation, family, supporters, and friends, for the error printed which stated: “Father of “JukeBox“ passes at 81.” Dr. Isaac Greggs passed at the age of 85.
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Is there a full courtyard at 12noon, but empty classes, especially on Wednesdays. #TOOpRETTYFORcLASS #cAREERSTuDENT
Disclaimer: These statements were created in a humorous manner and not intended to target any particular student, faculty/staff member, or department at Southern University. We all have a shared responsibility of ensuring that we keep our campus clean, fun, and safe as we continue to move SU into a new direction.
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Finally we have some spring weather (more like summer heat) and it’s time to bring out the tank tops, shorts, dresses and sandals. Trending for a few seasons now, gladiator sandals are all the rave. But the most important factor of gladiator sandals is not to look as if you’re a Spartan, or friends with Jesus. My honest opinion is quality. Yes you can find different looks for around 20 or 30 bucks depending on where you look, but also because of quality you get cuteness. The cuter sandals may run you about $40 plus but it is worth the investment since this trend seems to not be slowing down any time soon. The same applies for the gladiator sandal heel online boutiques like FlyJane.com from the prices of $63 to $248. If you love shoes like I do, those prices shouldn’t be a problem. So you’ve purchase a pair and wonder what looks great with it? Pair it with nothing really extravagant because the sandal itself is a statement. A gladiator sandal goes great with distressed shorts and oversized tee shirts. Also they go great with shirt dresses and button down dresses. You can find outfit inspiration on Pinterest. com! Stay Fashion forward. Xo
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Justice prevailed or nah? Operation Greek Plot How do you feel about the NBA’s decision to ban LA Cliipper owner Donald Sterling for life?
SAMANTHA JOHNSON ENGLISH FRESHMAN HOUSTON, TEXAS “I think he deserves to be banned, but he owns the team so is he really banned? They should take his team from him. In 2014, racism should not be thriving the way it is.”
LA’KOBERT CARSON PSYCHOLOGY FRESHMAN OBERLIN “I think the decision to ban Donald Sterling was an excellent choice. It shows no matter how much money or fame you have no one should get away with racism or anything else.”
TYRA BROWWLEE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SOPHOMORE BATON ROUGE “He should be ashamed of himself and needs to re-evaluate his life.”
JOSHUA MELANCON COMPUTER SCIENCE JUNIOR LAKE CHARLES
FELIX CUNNINGHAM III SPortS editor It’s not just a tree or a plot but it’s home to Greeks who have crossed the burning sands into a world of possibility. It’s a humble abode where we socialize and get new initiates that enjoy and respect those three-lettered organizations that we hold dear to our hearts. It was an early morning for an upcoming journalist when GroupMe startled me. As a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., when I saw pictures of broken and misplaced letters, stones pushed over, and even murals knocked down I thought, “what the hell is going on here?” Not only have I heard that it happened this semester but it happens almost every semester. As Greek organizations, we need to speak up because those letters are our pride and joy. The silence has gone on for too long and I’m here to
- The Southern University System (SUS) was the first university in Louisiana to become 100 percent tobacco-free. Disclaimer: The views and opinions in this column are not directly those of the other Staff and Administration of The Office of Student Media, it is the sole opinion of the writer.
schedule a meeting. Go to Jonas Vanderbilt on the 2nd floor of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union with your concerns and trust me, we will get the message. And more importantly if you’re a dear student of Southern University and A&M College, please have respect for everything. People worked hard to get into these organizations and letters mean much more than mere alphabet, but it is a fraternal bond bound by blood. So if you ever pass by the strip or across from the library and see us by our trees, playing music, strolling, laughing, and showing true brother or sisterhood. Remember this could be you. I won’t hate you or destroy you, but we do want you punished in the name of the law because there are rules to follow and you are breaking them. The real question is where is the police? So I’m just saying, so no one has seen a group of people carrying large letters to trees and ruining property? That’s the biggest concern, is that we have to be subjected to such frivolity. Just to let you know, for warning if word slips that people find out who you really are, there’s a lot of pissed off people seeking vengeance. This affair was indeed not funny and the silence needs to cease.
No matter how much
“It’s a great thing for the NBA to ban him for life because of his outlook on African Americans and Mexicans.”
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say, the perpetrators who are responsible for continuing this “tradition” are very petty. It’s very low and makes you scum of the earth. We cherish our organizations and the great men and women on this campus that have paved the way for us to become great ourselves. But we won’t resort to your source of treachery and vandalism, no. We will put it in the law’s hands because if we resort to such violence, we will be lower than you, and my standards and every Greek’s standard are above yours and quite higher than your puny intellect. If you, the perpetrator, is part of a Greek-lettered organization, you didn’t sully your letters, no not at all. You destroyed your character and self-worth. Was it for laughs? Do you enjoy seeing people angry or rising up in tom-foolery? Are you enjoying the fact that you’ve made a damn fool of yourself? Are you jealous? Tell me because I want to know. No room to make the people that paved the way before you and especially your parents ashamed of yourself. Do us a favor, write a very detailed letter or voice your opinion of why you’re upset with us and we’ll make sure that we’ll voice your concerns with the brothers and sisters of these organizations. Hell,
AISIRIUWA EGHAREVBA STAFF WRITER No matter how much “food” you “put on black people’s tables” a prejudice choice of words will always come back to bite you in your butt, it’s no longer 1925. This week has been an eventful one for soon to be ex-owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Donald Sterling. Donald Sterling, 80 years old, has been the owner of the Clippers since 1991 but hopefully in a matter of days his reign will come to an abrupt end. An audio recording surfaced on the internet this past weekend, via TMZ, of Sterling arguing with this PYT of a mistress about why she feels the need to be publicly affiliated with minorities, black
people being his target in particular. Now, before we go any further let’s be clear on the fact that Sterling’s mistress, V. Stiviano, is a beautiful Mexican and African American blend. Sterling’s rant lasted only and 15 minutes but his 15 minutes of fame has quickly transformed into a domino effect of social and financial suicide. NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, announced the penalization of Donald Sterling early Tuesday morning. The penalty ended with a lifetime ban from the NBA and all it’s games along side a fine of $2.5 million dollars, which is the maximum amount someone can be fined for violating the NBA bylaws and constitution. So that means no more courtside seats to any game for Mr. Sterling. You can enjoy all that athletic footwork us blacks are known for from your couch... Like a lot of us minorities do. Welcome to the club. Bids are already being thrown into the air since Adam Silver has recommended that other team owners come together to vote Sterling out and demand a force sell of the Los Angeles team. As soon as you think we as people are making a step into a better way
of living some one always does something to snap you right back into this thing we call reality. If it is not ignorantly fueled racist comments it is under aged murders or other forms of discrimination. But, Sterling is not the only person that should be exiled from society if you ask me. His little mistress, V. Stiviano, should also be escorted to the exit at stage left. Why hasn’t any one sown her scarlet letter on yet? Instead, she’s running around Beverly Hills with secret service and an oversized sun visor talking about she’s about to run for president. Why? You did us minorities a favor? Chile please. Let us know when you get your campaign in order. She needs to cut the super saver dramatics and Sterling needs to be cut from the NBA completely. And in that order. Racism should no longer be accepted no matter who you are, what you’ve “done”, or how much money you have in your bank account. One color we need to stop letting make or decisions for us is green. It will rob you of your dignity and selfrespect every time... Hint hint Clippers players.
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