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GRADUATION Commencement will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 in F.G. Clark Activity Center at 10:30a.m.
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Graduation isn’t the end: Stay connected with SU By LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST NEW EDITOR
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Dear Graduating Seniors, Congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Graduation is indeed a privilege that you have rightfully earned as a result of your hard work and dedication in your respective programs of study. I know that your collegiate experience has been filled with peaks and valleys but you have remained steadfast and persevered. You have successfully navigated this journey and you are now on your continued pathway to success. Southern University and A&M College has a rich tradition of producing outstanding graduates. Our graduates make meaningful contributions and leave lasting footprints on the world in which we live. You are now a part of this phenomenal legacy. You now join an elite group of proud Jaguar alumni who are strategically positioned throughout the world. The legacy of Southern University is strengthened by each of you. You should stand proud! Thank you for choosing Southern University. Thank you for trusting us with your academic preparation. I am sure that you have received many valuable lessons both inside and outside of the classroom. I am confident that you are fully equipped with the necessary tools to be successful in all facets of life. I trust that this journey has been an enriching life experience. I believe that you have developed a love for learning, a zest for knowledge, and a desire for truth during your years of matriculation at the University. Do not lose sight of the goals you have set for your life. Let the education you have received at Southern University propel you to pursue the career you are passionate about and become the person you aspire to be. Do not settle for mediocrity, but rather strive for excellence in all that you do. Best wishes to each of you as you begin this next phase of your life. As you move forward in your chosen profession, remember Southern University and give back to your beloved alma mater. Again, I applaud you on this memorable accomplishment. You are ready. You are prepared. The future is yours. We are Southern! Sincerely, Flandus McClinton, Jr. Acting Chancellor
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The Southern University Alumni Federation was founded in 1947 with the mission of supporting the goals and objectives of the university through recruitment, financial support, public relations and community outreach. Now, in 2015, the Alumni Federation consists of 35 chapters in the state of Louisiana, and 40 outof-state, with a total of over 100,000 SU graduates involved. While joining the Alumni Federation does have a price tag, for those who will find themselves among SU graduates in the near future, the fee is waived for the first year after completion of their degree. The annual fee for basic membership is 50 dollars, but for those who are looking to be lifetime members of the SU Alumni Federation, the cost is a one-time payment of 500 dollars, and an annual maintenance fee of 25 dollars. Lifetime members receive a membership card, certificate, and window decal and gold lapel pin, along with the subscription to the Southernite magazine all members receive. In recent events, the Alumni Federation home chapter recently hosted a crawfish boil and music festival on May 2 and the first Academic Signing Day on April 25. The organization has also purchased 5.032 acres of land on Scott’s Bluff, directly south of Harding Boulevard, on which they plan to build an Alumni Center. Development is currently at a standstill at the recommendation of the Alumni Federation Housing Committee. As a chemical company called Rhodia previously owned the land, the Housing Committee has recommended that an environmental specialist evaluate the land to ensure it is safe to build upon. The Housing Committee is also seeking out alumni members who are experienced designers, general contractors and/or developers to become involved with the implementation of the Alumni Center. Recent graduates are also encouraged to participate in the leadership summit to be held July 5-7 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans. The event will present networking opportunities, along with a chance to connect with fellow Southernites and meet with university leaders. Information on the newly formed HBCU Alumni Coalition will also be presented. The deadline for registration is June 26.
Bayou Classic Trophy relocates to
national museum By FELIX CUNNINGHAM II
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One of the most coveted relics associated with Black College Football’s greatest rivalry will depart the Southern University Baton Rouge campus and take permanent residence in the Smithsonian Museum, located in our nation’s capital. The historic Bayou Classic trophy, which has been presented to the winner of the football game annually for more than 25 years, was retired at the conclusion of the 41 Annual Bayou Classic game in last November. The trophy has now been donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. After being housed on the Southern University Baton Rouge campus since the 2014 game, the trophy will be presented to the Smithsonian Institute to become a permanent display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture that is set to open next year. This new institution was created to allow citizens the opportunity to see the advancement of African-American culture throughout the
years, and reflect on the success of one of America’s most popular pastimes. Representatives of the Smithsonian Institute will accept the artifact from representatives of both Southern and Grambling Universities as it departs for its new home in Washington, DC. University administrators, alumni football coaches and players, have already had their opportunity to bid farewell to the iconic statue, and its original home in the A.W. Mumford Fieldhouse. With the trophy residing inside of the Smithsonian, it will show the world that down in the bayou, not only is there just a rivalry but this a rivalry that will remind the country that Southern University football is nothing to play with during Bayou Classic time. Southern University will always be remembered as the school that battled against their rivals. Whether win or lose, Southernites will always have pride for the Jaguar Nation and recall the sweat and tears shed in the Mercedes –Benz Superdome. This above all will make the coaches and staff appreciative that they live at Southern University, and have now taken part in history.
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Naville Oubre/SU Media Relations The historic Bayou Classic trophy has been donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to be part of the museum’s foundational collection.
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Southern defense crumbles: Jaguars move forward with resolve By FELIX CUNNINGHAM III
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After the game was postponed due to a rainout and unfair field conditions, Southern came back on Wednesday, April 29 to face McNeese. On their last encounter on March 31, Harold Myles secured his spot on the mound when they started a win on McNeese 5-4. He pitched for 3.1 innings in which allowed five hits and two runs, walked two and struck out four. On this encounter, McNeese claimed a shutout game of 135. Southern, in the top of the first allowed a run to escape their grasp. Then senior, Marcus Tomlin doubled to allow a run in by Taylor Kirksey. After a pop-fly by Jose DelaTorre, Tomlin cruised into home increasing the lead 2-1. First inning crushed the Jaguars in which led to a second inning shutout that claimed the win for McNeese. Lewis Guilbeau scored on an unearned run due to a throwing error. Connor Lloyd then doubled for two RBI in which Andrew Guillote and Matt Gallier scored. Joe Provenzano scored then Connor Crane singled to allow Lloyd in which provided another RBI. This extended the lead 6-2 early on. “We didn’t pitch well and then we didn’t defend well and then we didn’t get the hits,” said Southern head coach Roger Cador, “We played below the expectations we had for our kids.” Southern would then return to be shut out by McNeese pitcher, Trent Fontenot. Southern wouldn’t be able to recover for three innings. On the other hand, McNeese would increase their lead by three runs in the top of the fourth ad the fourth inning. McNeese increased their lead once again by four more runs when Lloyd singled down the plate which allowed Guillotte and Gullier to score runs once again. Then with the bases crested at a full set, Crane doubled and allowed Lloyd and Provenzano to rush through. Southern could not stop the progression that they were making. This ended the scoring for McNeese as the score was 13 runs to Southern two. Southern was not without flame close to the end of the
Felix Cunningham III/DIGEST After the stormy weather on Monday, April 27, the dugout remains empty at Lee-Hines Field which postponed Tuesday’s showdown against McNeese State. match up when at the bottom of the sixth, Southern rose to exponential heights as Marcus Hodge doubled which led Darnell Lee to score. In the bottom of the seventh, Southern slid in with two more runs after Theo Smith scored when Tomlin walked because of a wild pitch and when R. Fredrick piled into home base from third after a error by the catcher, Todd. In this match up, Southern allowed 16 hits, three players
walked but struck out four. “It’s tough when you don’t have the kind of stuff to overpower people,” said Cador,”When you don’t make the plays with the pitchers we pitch, it’s difficult because they try to do too much and it complicates things and compounds the situation.”
Obliteration: Southern busts the bat against Grambling State By FELIX CUNNINGHAM III
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With tournament season looming, Southern had its last resort against conference rival, Grambling during the weekend, in which Southern had its last chance to pull out all of the stops while being at R.W.E. Jones Park in Grambling, Louisiana. Southern performed above expectations when at bat with Grambling when Southern swept them for all games. Grambling (9-33, 7-17) settled at the bottom of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, didn’t have a choice but to sustain Jaguar fury. In Game 1, Southern paced themselves in the grand slam relay and caught seven runs before the seventh inning stretch when Grambling settled at three. With the bats cracking at the whip and a home run by DJ Wallace only stiffened the score 11-4 at the end of the roundup. In Game 2, seen the absolute copy of points in the same setup when Southern cascaded with 11-4 once again. Instead of the sweepage of points in Game 1, Grambling decided to step out of bounds and capsize three early runs at the start of the game. Southern didn’t catch up until their fourth inning when they tied (3-3). Grambling settled with another tie with Southern in the fifth inning (4-4) until late bats cracked in the sixth and Southern left Grambling behind in the dust when they scored three runs and another four runs at the top of the ninth. Game 3 is when Southern and Grambling had their largest bout for a grasp to end the doubleheader sweep. Southern See OBLITERATON page 5
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On May 2, 2015, at the Southwestern Athletic Conference headquarters in Birmingham, Al, the officials cooked up a bracket for the SWAC Softball Championships set in Decataur, Ala on May 6-9, 2015. The tournament format is double elimination, beginning Wednesday, May 6, at Wilson Morgan Park in Decatur, Ala. The championship game is set for Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. with ESPN3 scheduled to televise the event. Games will be played on fields one and four Southern (11-5, 15-12) whom have picked up an impressive season has set their sights on Game 2 against Eastern Division third seed, Mississippi Valley State on field four at 3pm on Wednesday, May 6. Mississippi Valley State (8-7, 13-31) just came off of a 2-1 colossal battle against Eastern fourth seed, Alabama A&M on Sunday, April 26. First the Lady Devils took their dance and shut out the Lady Bulldogs 8-3 in game one. Then the Lady Bulldogs turned around the resolve with closing the gap early on seven runs in the first inning. The Lady Devils didn’t have any choice but to combat those points but only rallied enough for a 6-8 showdown. The Lady Devils was soon enough to turn around their close-knit win to game three with a 5-3 pinch running win. However, let’s take a flashback back to March 23, 2015 when Southern traveled to the Scrap Yard Complex in Conroe, Mississippi only to take a perilous loss of 2-7 early in the season. Southern early in the innings shut out Mississippi Valley from capturing any type of momentum and on the other hand, Mississippi Valley mimicked the same reason and didn’t allow Southern to reach nirvana. In the top of the third, Omeshia Moffett baselined a single and then with swift feet and judging the eyes of her opposition, she stole second and reached third due an error by right field, S. Andrews and reached home to have the first point on the board.
Mississippi Valley captured the resolve of one point until the top of the sixth inning when Ikeyia Alexander muffed a triple and brought in two RBI in which Muffet scoring another run and Ane Pahulu scored. Alexander singled file after her teammates when Bria Daniels hit a single. Daniels scored from an RBI by Sharia Cormier’s double. Even when Southern crunched three outs, they still couldn’t escape six hits for 4 runs. Southern on an incomparable inning surfaced two runs with no hits. Junior shortstop. Alicias Barajas and heavy hitting freshman, Kiara Suttles scaled the bases by
Warriors’ Stephen Curry is NBA’s MVP By DIAMOND LEUNG SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
OAKLAND, Calif. _ Warriors guard Stephen Curry is the winner of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, the league announced Monday. Curry, 27, became the second player in franchise history to win the award, joining Wilt Chamberlain, who won it in 1960 while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors. Curry received 100 of 130 first-place votes after leading the Warriors to a league-best 67-15 record. The Houston Rockets’ James Harden finished second and earned 25 firstplace votes after the MVP battle for months centered on the two players. In the end, Curry won in a landslide. He was the only player to appear on every ballot while receiving 26 second-place votes, three thirdplace votes and a fifth-place vote. The runnerup Harden collected 87 second-place votes. Curry averaged 23.8 points and 7.7 assists per game in the regular season, ranking sixth in both categories while breaking his own single-season record for 3-pointers with 286.
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He was second to Harden in points scored, led the league shooting 91.4 percent from the freethrow line and was fourth with 2.04 steals per game. A 6-foot-3 point guard, Curry played 32.7 minutes per game, the fewest for any MVP in league history. The Warriors, in making a case for Curry, noted that in his 80 games played he often sat out entire fourth quarters after having helped the team build large leads. With Curry on the court, the Warriors scored an average of 11.5 more points than they allowed as he had the highest plus/minus for any player. “Congrats to @StephenCurry30 on being named League MVP,” tweeted former Warriors coach Mark Jackson, who did not have a vote but raised eyebrows last month when he said in a radio interview he probably would pick Harden. “Well Deserved! Incredible Year! Continued Blessings my man.” Harden was second in the league in scoring at 27.4 points per game, leading the Rockets while perennial All-Star center Dwight Howard missed 41 games mostly because of a
error and walk and scored on the throw which in return became two unearned runs. This put Southern at a 2-5 deficit. The Devils capsized on the deficit further and widened the gap when heavy hitter, Alexander doubled to allow Natalia Covarubias to come home. Deja Talton singled to shortstop, Barajas in which Alexander capitalized on the run and scored for an RBI. In the tongue of fire and brimstone, Southern set their foot into the lake of flames to topple their opposition and come through into further running to ascend to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
knee injury. The shooting guard tied for eighth in the league averaging 7 assists per game. LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers was third in the voting, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook was fourth, and the New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis was fifth. “I think it’s well-deserved,” James, a fourtime winner of the award, told reporters of Curry. “You see first of all the team success. That’s the first thing that pops out. “He’s the catalyst of that whole ship, and I think he’s had an unbelievable season.” Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson received a fifth-place vote to tie for 10th. The balloting was conducted at the end of the regular season. Players were awarded 10 points for each first-place vote, seven points for each second-place vote, five for each thirdplace vote, three for each fourth-place vote and one for each fifth-place vote. Curry earlier this year also was the leading vote-getter in the All-Star balloting, as he garnered his second straight start in the game and also won the Three-Point Contest.
did not institute late bats and decided to crank it into high gear at the beginning of the game. After one RBI in which Rivers Fredrick scored from DJ Wallace’s single. Jose DeLaTorre glimpsed at the fence and let the ball reach over for a homerun, which brought in two more runs. Grambling only settled at one run in the first inning. Grambling in the bottom of the second took the gear with four runs when Yariel Medina scored an RBI by Roger Diaz single. Desmond Stegall singled and with two men on base, brought them through. Stegall then took the shot at home base when he skidded after Dee Brown grounded out at third base. Grambling led (4-5). Southern relapsed in the third inning when Taylor Kirksey batted a triple and Fredrick singled for a run. Then Gavin Webster’s double brought Wallace and Marcus Tomlln in to bring another hurrah of runs. This made Southern lead (7-5). Southern brought in another run by Fredrick only to be shunted by four runs provided by Grambling. Remon Grant after stealing two bases found his way home after Dee Brown flied out to centerfield. Edwin Drexler scored after have scaled to third base and Medina walking to the plate. With the bases loaded and tension high, Roger Diaz toasted a single, which allowed Dylan Spearman and Tray Bell to score. Grambling led (7-9). Southern had no reason to allow such ill will to consume the dugout and came out in fifth inning swinging, literally. Sergio Torres brought in two runs after he scaled the ball over plate for a homerun. This made for a tie game but Robinson Mateo did want to relinquish the game so he made a bold move to steal home which Southern lead (10-9). This was Grambling’s last retreat for points to even bring the odds but Grambling had their second scoreless inning, which devastated their chances. Southern came back in the sixth inning and brought in two RBI after Mateo singled with all members of the team on base. Unfortunately that was all the team had to muster when they led (12-9). Grambling showed Southern that the wind wasn’t out of the sail yet as Stegall scored yet another run to level the playing field (12-10) in the bottom of the seventh. Southern in dual innings in the end of the game came through with fours run and Delatorre cranked the bat and once again hit a homerun. This put a stop to the points, (16-10) for Southern. Although hope was not lost or gone, Grambling did try to rally in the last inning when they came with two unearned runs, which made for a (16-12) game. For an impressive three games, Southern head coach, Roger Cador was enthused by Delatorre when he said, “Delatorre swung the bat well all weekend. We needed that because we went in with an abbreviated rotation.” With the SWAC tournament on May 13, Cador shuffled a pitching lineup that has been inconsistent most of the season. “We wanted to have something to talk about before the tournament, “said Cador, “Obviously we need to do things different.”
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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of May 1, 2015. 2015. 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 2015 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 Tershauna Jahnise Broadnax, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Joshua E Ambrose, Baton Rouge* Bre-Ionne Lashell Armstead, New Orleans Homer L Bolden, Shreveport Tershauna Jahnise Broadnax, Smyrna, GA Nealy Dunn Brown, Zachary* Karen D Clark, Mount Hermon Norrea Rashon Davis, Kansas City, MO Paul Davis, III, Harvey* Deon Montrel Decuir, Baton Rouge Ebony S Glapion, Lake Charles Rhoda Annette Henry, Baton Rouge* Darrell Johnson, Baton Rouge* Keva Levarity Nelson, Baton Rouge* Helen B Nelson, Baton Rouge Kizzy Askins Parker, Brusly Gerrica N Robie, Gretna Jasnique N Sims, Baton Rouge* Brittney M Stewart, New Orleans Rachel Marie Thomas, Baton Rouge Oghenekewe A Ukpolo, New Orleans Kenneth W Washington Jr., Plaquemine Russia Coleman Williams, Baton Rouge* Courteney Lynette Young, White Castle Bachelor of Science in Finance Bre-Ionne Lashell Armstead, New Orleans James P Higginbotham, Baton Rouge Myesha M Holliday, Clinton* Jules P Honore, Baton Rouge Joseph Lebrane, Houston, TX* Hannah Webb Lee, Baton Rouge Gerald W Perkins, Jennings* Johnathon G Wilson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Business Management Austin Keethe Allen, Port Allen Sonja M. Andrews, Baton Rouge Logan Borskey-Slaughter, Zachary* Kelsi D Chaney, Baker Jasmine N Cofield, Baton Rouge Mercedes N. Etienne, St Martinville Jamela Bryant Forman, Baton Rouge* Regina D Franklin, Baton Rouge Dwayne A. Houston, Lafayette Tony R. Hunter, Shreveport Alliesha Laquadra Legarde, Hammond Dianca W Lights, Baton Rouge Irenisha B Newman, New Orleans Fabiola Parra, Vallejo, CA Krystal D Rheams, Baton Rouge Brianna D Rowe, Zachary Jamal M. Thomas, New Orleans Bachelor of Science in Marketing Marcus Allen Berzat, Baton Rouge Clay A. Byrd, Baton Rouge Joseph Corey Coleman, Alexandria Khirsten D Doyle, Port Allen Jeremy B Jones, Long Beach, CA* Normesha L Payton, Baker Jazmin C. Raymond, Baton Rouge Stephen D Wallace Jr., Fontana, CA Jamarika D Williams, Lake Charles* Rachael E Young, Baton Rouge COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND HUMANITIES Luria Young, Ph.D., Dean Daniel E Joiner, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Shanice R. Ciro, New Iberia Keldric D Countee, Gonzales
Danielle B.Shelton, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Jordan Micheal Chatman, Arlington, TX* Kirsten N Crockett, Port Allen Marc C Green, Baton Rouge Keyandra Hall, Shreveport Shavon Johnson, Baton Rouge Frank J McLeod, New Orleans Jamarius Norwood, Monroe Joshua Micah Perry, New Orleans Cordel J Phillip, St Martinville Sierra M Richard, Baton Rouge Darius Scott, Baker Shameka Simmons, Baton Rouge Daleonne O Smith, Meliville Carolyn Smothers-El, Baton Rouge Katrice Johnson Terrance, Baton Rouge Lacie Lyn Thibodeaux, Baton Rouge Michelle Renae Williams, Houston, TX Omar G Ugarte, Pasadena, TX Bachelor of Music Education Phillip Gerard Chambers, Houston, TX Frank Anthony Williams, Houston, TX* Bachelor of Arts Amanda Renee Forbes, Zachary Devin Guy, Lake Charles Lyndara La’Quindolyn Hadley, Baton Rouge
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Residue for the Production of Cellulosic Bioethanol Using a Micro Refinery System Major Professor: Kamran Abdollahi, Ph.D. Michaela Leigh Danzy Gleason, Lottie Dissertation Title: Integrating Climate Change Science into Urban Forestry through Developing Educational Material, Research Model Applications, and Student Learning Outcome Survey Major Professor: Zhu Ning, Ph.D. Phraubrandi Magee Dissertation Title: “Woody Biomass for Biofuel- Role of Acid and Fungi in the Conversion Process” Major Professor: Kamran Abdollahi, Ph.D. Raymond Nalone Sumo, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: The Role of Biobased Plant Residues in Sustainable Nutrient Management and the Growth of Live Oak Saplings in Urban Landscape in Southeastern Louisiana Major Professor: Kamran K. Abdollahi, Ph.D. Abdullah Tekin, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Modeling Hurricane Impacts on Live Oak Tree Health and Post Hurricane Land Use Change in Gulfport, MS Major Professor: Kamran Abdollahi, Ph.D. Elliott Jerrod Washington, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Evaluation of Outdoor Recreation Potential of Scotlandville/ Scott’s Bluff Rural Urban Interface Using Spatial Technologies
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Major Professor: Fulbert Namwamba, Ph.D. Trakela Roshae Wright, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Title: The Ecological Assessment of Southern University’s Mississippi Riverbank (Scott’s Bluff) Major Professor: Yemane Ghebreiyessus, Ph.D.
To all the Spring 2015 Graduates. We wish you much success in the future and we thank you for your great contributions to this great institution. - Office of Student Media
A message to the Jaguar Nation Greeting Jaguars: The springtime always brings about a dynamic intersection of emotions within the Jaguar Nation. Newly admitted students eagerly await the opportunity to experience Southern University’s enriching campus culture. Freshmen, preparing to spend their first summer away from friends whose bonds are newly forged, anticipate a summer of internships, co-ops, coursework, and relaxation. Having been subjected to the intellectual rigors of the college experience for two arduous years, Sophomores prepare to cross the halfway point along their journey to graduation. While vacillating between feelings of excitement and anxiety, Juniors prepare for the final leg of their undergraduate collegiate journey. Graduating seniors enthusiastically anticipate the chance to apply the academic training they have received at Southern University to create a better life for themselves and their families, and to positively contribute to their community, state, nation, and world. Yet, despite the variance of emotions which are incumbent to this time of year, there is one emotion which resonates within us all – love. As this academic semester reaches its conclusion, we reflect on the love that has been established here. It is love which prompts our committed faculty to dedicate their lives to our academic development as they so notably demonstrate through instruction and advisement. It is love which our staff and administration displays through their continued support our students’ endeavors and aspirations. Some of you have even found the love of your lives here. That was the case for me when I met my wife, Shená, who will obtain her second degree from Southern University on Friday. Further reflection informs us that it is indeed love which has allowed us to become members of the Jaguar Nation today. It was the love that our institutional founders had shown for the underrepresented and underprivileged of our community which motivated them to advocate for an institution focused on affording us the distinct opportunity to obtain a high quality collegiate education. It is the love for Southern University that our campus and community leaders harbor which encouraged and still encourages them to support the mission and future of this vital institution. And, indeed, it is because our parents, relatives, mentors, advisors, and friends so loved us that they urged us to choose Southern University to obtain the higher education essential to propel us into our careers.
Brandon K. Dumas, Ph.D.
Jaguars, it is that love which we must all continue to carry in our hearts and demonstrate through in word and in deed. I love Southern University, as I know each of us does. Let us never forget that solemn emotion. Whether you have completed your academic journey here, or your journey is not yet through, I beseech each of you - each of us - to never let our love for Southern University and A&M College subside. The financial challenges which await us moving forward are substantial, but they aren’t insurmountable. They can be overcome if we continue to love Southern University the way Southern University has loved us. I call on all of us to become or remain engaged in Southern University’s legacy. Join the National Alumni Federation, become involved in a local chapter, help to recruit the next generation of Jaguars, and, whenever feasible, sow a financial seed whose fruits and products may feed the aspirations of those who will come after us. Let us love Southern University until we cannot love Southern University anymore. Only then will we arrive at our destination along the Pathway to Prominence. Best wishes and Godspeed to all of you! Yours in the Gold and Blue,
Brandon K. Dumas, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
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Being a Successful Intern BY: MELINDA DUPAS DIGEST A&E EDITOR
For those of you who are either upcoming seniors or current juniors and sophomores, with plans for a summer internship, this one is for you. Do you have questions that need to be answered? Are you wondering if you will have to do Starbucks runs all summer? Are you not sure of your duties within the company and want to know how you can learn them? Don’t worry because these are questions all new summer interns have. One tip to live by when going crazy about your internship is to do extensive research of the company. Check their website, take a tour around the office or company that you will be working for. Ask the employees questions about their day-to-day experiences. Most importantly, get to know your internship company beyond a need-to-know basis. If you have questions then the people who hired you should have the answers. Enter into your summer internship with your FOLIO
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head held high, but not too high, as if you know every thing. Remember you must stay humble, and be willing to learn. Your next step is to learn new skills.. Don’t go in thinking that day one will be easy and you will learn everything in 15 minutes, because you won’t. These types of things take time. If you are willing to learn and be a listener, the better the chance you have of this company taking you seriously and considering you for a job after you graduate. The next step is to network. Don’t go into your internship thinking that your boss is going to explain everything to you verbatim. Ask questions, observe and meet new people. If your company is located across five floors, then visit every floor. It won’t hurt you if other people in the company know your name, it can only help you. Also don’t let the fact that you are an intern keep you from attending company events. If the engineering firm you intern for is having a luncheon and panel discussion, don’t just sit in the back and gaze off into space, this is your opportunity to learn and network with others about the company and allowing them to remember your name and
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As the U.S. unemployment rate teeters at just under 10 percent, let’s face it: It’s a scary time to graduate. With thousands of Americans facing unemployment despite their long histories in the work force, you’re lucky if you’re graduating with a job lined up. Getting hired certainly isn’t as easy as it used to be, but there are ways to rise to the occasion. And let’s look on the bright side: According to a March 9 Bureau of Labor Statistics release, there were 2.7 million job openings on the last business day in January, boosting that rate to 2.1 percent. By narrowing in on the fields and companies that are hiring, specializing your networking skills and gaining some life experience, landing the job of your dreams is not so far out of reach. BY MOLLY KLINEFELTER, MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
Even with all this knowledge, it can be hard to land a job, especially in this economy. These tips from Yahoo! Hot Jobs (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com) will assist you in making connections all over the business world. ✔ Personalize your resume. For every job you apply to, alter your resume a bit to emphasize the qualities that prospective employer is looking for. That way, your resume will pop off the page instead of getting lost in an inbox. ✔ Network, network, network. Use your public interactions as a way to make connections. Employers agree they’d rather hire someone they know than a complete stranger. ✔ Use the Web. The Internet is a huge resource for employers, and by registering with career Web sites and doing your research on specific companies, you’ll be more educated than your competition. ✔ Follow up. Whether you’ve just interviewed with a prospective employer or met a possible connection at the grocery store, e-mail or call them within a few days to thank them or further discuss your career. This way, your name won’t fade out of their mind. ✔ Be patient. Finding a job isn’t easy, so don’t expect to be employed within a month. Don’t give up if you haven’t heard back from prospective employers; just be more persistent.
Does the word “networking” scare the living daylights out of you? It’s not as hard as it seems. “Making It in the City,” a book and Web site (www.makingitinthecity.com) founded by writer Adina Kalish Neufeld to help others adapt to living in a big city with no money, resources or connections, gives the basic networking tips. ✔ The Golden Rule: Multiply your connections. When you meet someone helpful, ask him or her for five other names and their contact information. ✔ Keep your hands and mouth free. It’s hard to meet people when you’re holding a plate and your mouth is full of food. ✔ Do your research. Know who the top people are and what’s going on in the field. That way, if you unexpectedly run into a connection at Starbucks, you’ll have something to talk about. ✔ Know the guest list. Before an event, find out who’s going to be there so you can practice your conversation and read up on a particular person. ✔ Introduce yourself. People will be impressed if you know who they are and take the initiative to approach them. Be honest and confident, but avoid sounding over-enthusiastic. ✔ Ask about them. People love talking about themselves, and if you ask them advice on how to break into the business, they’ll probably tell you how they did it. ✔ Dress for the occasion. Don’t show up in a suit and tie if you’re going to a backyard barbecue. Wear something comfortable. You don’t want to be in scratchy fabric or too-tight pants; it’ll end up making you feel insecure. ✔ Assert yourself without being annoying. Don’t take up too much of someone’s time, but ask if you can contact them in the future, or if they can give you someone’s information that may be of interest to you. ✔ Practice your handshake! Many people judge people at first solely on how they shake hands. ✔ Say their name. Not only will this help you remember their name, but they’ll be impressed you remembered, as well. ✔ Bring your resume and business card. You never know when you’ll need it. ✔ Don’t get discouraged. If you’re not the best conversationalist, it’s OK. Not everyone can talk to a wall. Keep it one-on-one so you’ll feel more comfortable.
Although it’s a scary thought, you may not get a job right after you graduate. But instead of sitting on your couch eating Cheetos waiting for a job to fall into your lap, try doing something productive that also will boost your resume. ✔ Get an internship. Many companies won’t even hire you unless you’ve interned with their company,
so why not look at an internship as an opportunity to impress your bosses and potentially score a full-time gig at the end of the trial run? ✔ Travel the world. You’re young and most likely single, so what better time to travel the world? After you land a full-time job and start a family, there may not be another opportunity to scale the Alps,
Are you unsure about what field you want to break into but know you want to work as soon as possible? You’re in luck, because according to Forbes (www.forbes.com), these three professions are hiring now: ✔ Paralegal at bankruptcy or foreclosure firm. These firms are especially busy in this economy, which means they need a bigger staff. Generally, the legal field is no longer firing, and as of April 1, 26 percent of the field said they would be hiring. The positions available range from administrative and support staff to high-paid lawyers. ✔ Sales and business development. As of the second quarter, 10 percent of the field plans to hire additional staff. ✔ Information technology. The industry comes in third, with 5 percent hiring by April. Who's not hiring: ✘ Finance and accounting. Forbes says negative 1 percent of these fields have the intention of hiring right now. If you’d rather take a different approach to getting hired, consider researching individual companies. Some are known to treat employees better than others, and many have higher hiring rates than others. CNN Money (http://money.cnn.com) has the top five companies to work for, and the companies hiring now. TOP COMPANIES TO WORK FOR: ✔ SAS: The world’s largest privately owned software company, this
employer offers its staff great benefits. Included are high-quality child care at $410 a month, 90 percent coverage of the health care premium, unlimited sick days, a free medical center staffed by four physicians and 10 nurse practitioners, a free 66,000 square foot fitness center and natatorium, a lending library and a summer camp for children. On top of that, the company’s turnover is the nation’s lowest at 2 percent. ✔ Edward Jones: Also on the list of companies hiring now, this investment adviser company hasn’t laid off a single employee or closed any of its 12,615 offices. Impressive, huh? ✔ Wegmans Food Markets: This grocery company was rated one of the best in the nation, and has astonishingly never had a layoff in its 94year history. ✔ Google: They’re hiring again! Reports say Google will add thousands of employees in 2010. The company also added a stock-option exchange program last year to help employees with underwater options. And music to your ears, 20 percent of each employees’ time is devoted to a project of his or her choosing. ✔ Nugget Market: This lesser-known supermarket chain has frequent employee-appreciation events. Another perk? Upon being hired, employees receive cards for 10 percent off of $500 of groceries every month. COMPANIES HIRING NOW: ✔ Edward Jones: The company has more than 600 openings for finan-
cial advisors and branch office administrators. They’re looking for self-starters who put the client’s interests first and like working with and helping people. Their advice to prospective employees? Make sure you understand the job, have past stable work experience and an appropriate commitment level. ✔ Wegmans Food Markets: Also one of the best companies to work for, the grocery chain has 1,500 openings for jobs such as customer-service team members, chefs, team leaders and department managers. They’re looking for food enthusiasts and people who are passionate about good service. Their perfect employee is someone committed to continuous learning, with diverse experiences who exemplifies the values of caring for and respecting others. ✔ Google: In addition to being one of the top companies to work for, Google has 1,000 openings in software engineering, user-experience researching, product marketing, finance and human resources. They want people who thrive in ambiguous situations and are energized by complex challenges. An employee must be passionate about technology and committed to the community. ✔ Qualcomm: This software designer has more than 600 openings for engineering and business positions including software engineers, digital design engineers, patent counselors, architects and product marketing directors. They’re looking for people with a passion for technology and a desire to innovate. Their advice? Do research on the company and be self-aware. ✔ Cisco: With close to 600 openings, this company is offering careers in engineering and design organization, services, product managing, sales, finance, marketing, IT, manufacturing, supply chain and human resources. They want strong collaborators who have a focus on execution and know the needs of organization. They advise prospective employers to ask good questions at the interview. S O U R C E S : U . S . B U R E A U O F L A B O R S TAT I S T I C S ; F O R B E S ( W W W. F O R B E S . C O M ) ; C N N M O N E Y ( H T T P : / / M O N E Y. C N N . C O M ) ; YA H O O H O T J O B S ( H T T P : / / H O T J O B S . YA H O O . C O M ) ; W W W. M A K I N G I T I N T H E C I T Y. C O M .
surf in Australia or visit the Queen of England. ✔ Do nonprofit work. Have you always wanted to build houses in a developing country or teach children English? Take your time off as a blessing, because you can do that now. Not only will the experience be personally rewarding, but it also may impress potential employers.
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face. Remember, your internship is your playground and you are at recess; don’t let the bell ring before you have earned your chance to really make a big impression on the company. Last but not least, don’t disappoint or anger your boss. If you say something that is out of line or offensive during your summer internship don’t just brush it off, apologize immediately and remain professional. When you graduate and apply for a job the company will remember your behavior. Don’t ruin your chances of securing your future job with a company, because of your attitude; it’s not worth it. Chances are if you see or hear something you don’t like, there probably is someone in the Human Resource department that you can tell about it. Don’t think that just because you are an intern that you don’t have a voice, just use your voice professionally. Enjoy your internship and learn all that you can. Don’t let anyone stop you from your goals. Remember to research the company and go in on your first day with ease and professionalism and most of all have fun and maybe some day you will be COO or CEO of that same company.
How to Stand out in an Interview By DESTINY SMITH DIGEST STAFF WRITER
As seniors reach the end of their college careers, the excitement of moving to the next chapter in their life starts to come alive. Graduation is a time that is accompanied by feelings of accomplishment and joy, but also a little bit of nervousness as students wonder what is in store for their future. If you already have filled your resume to capacity, crafted a seamless cover letter, and reached out to the positions you want to feel; the last thing you have to prepare for is doing an impressionable interview. It is important to be able to be distinguishable amongst an applicant pool that is full of thousands of newly graduated adults. Doing some research on the company or organization you wish to join is a great way to establish a good impression with potential jobs. By simply visiting an organizations website you can find numerous things to bring up during casual conversation that demonstrate that you have a vested interest in being an involved member of their company. Researching a company also helps you figure out what type of people that company is looking for, so that you can decide if you fit into that company’s work culture. An interview is more than just knowing if you’re right for the job, but also about figuring out if that is right for you. Another way to help you stand out in a competitive interview is to ask questions. Asking questions shows, once again, that you are interested in the job. It also is important to remember that an interview should be a two-way street. Asking questions helps get some of the spotlight off of you while also letting potential employers have a little insight about how your mind works. Questions are also a great way to get people talking about themselves, which most people love to do. Though interviews are vastly about what credentials qualify you to fulfill certain positions, they are also largely about how you make the person that is interviewing you feel. If you
leave an interview and have put them in a good mood whether that is by having interesting casual conversation or allowing them to share a little bit about themselves, that person is more likely to sway in your favor when it comes to offering you a position. People are not looking to hire robots that just get the job done and leave; they are looking to add people to the staff that they think they can enjoy long hours in the office with. In this age of technological advancement hand written letters are quickly declining in popularity. If you are able to obtain a mailing address or work P.O box for a potential employer it would make you stand out by writing note simply thanking them for their time and for giving you the opportunity to interview. The letter doesn’t have to be long, but if you could include a specific detail from the interview in the letter these potential employers would surely remember you amongst the other many candidates. Emails of gratitude are also appreciated, but employers get tons of emails a day, so if you are really trying to make a statement, a handwritten note is the best way to go. The last tip of advice is not something that can be explicitly explained, because it should be unique to each person. Before jumping into the job market it is important that you ask yourself questions like: “What is my brand?” “What is my theme?” or “What concise message do I want to deliver?” Developing a brand for yourself is important; because it gives you a clear purpose to tie everything back to. Your brand or theme isn’t something you tell an employer directly, but is something that you keep in the back of your heard to keep you on track with the overall message that you are trying to convey. Your theme should be evident in your answers, resume, and previous involvements. Most importantly everything you do in an interview should stem from a genuine place, because being comfortable in your skin is goes a long in in convincing employers that you are prepared for a position.
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Lake Kernan;Who’s Responsible?
By LAQUENCIA PARKER DIGEST NEWS EDITOR
As a Southern University student, I definitely feel as though Lake Kernan is one of our standout campus locations. I mean, how many universities can say they have a lake with their very own alligator? Although Lake Kernan appears pristine and calm in every catalog photo and website graphic, if you’ve ever walked past, you know better. On the average day, only one of the fountains in the lake will be functioning on a low pressure, which makes sense when it comes to water and energy conservation. However, these fountains things that keep all the litter that has accumulated in the lake pushed to the edge. When they’re off, Styrofoam cups and plates, paper bags and God only knows what else floats its way into the center of the lake for the whole world to see. The litter is an absolute eyesore, and with that I’m sure most of us can agree. What’s the point of having a lake if we’re just going to use it like it’s another trashcan? But, if we disregard the horrendous decline in property
value a trashed Lake Kernan causes, let’s think about our habitat. Southern is home to a variety of animals. Personally, I’ve seen raccoons, possums, turtles, rabbits, snakes, armadillos, cranes and the occasional wild dog. Not to mention the notorious gator. Lake Kernan flows under Steptoe Avenue and into the ravine that runs under the pedestrian bridge leading to the residential area of campus. All the animals that live on our campus require the same thing: water. Where do you think they’re getting it? Keep polluting the lake and ravine with cups and bottles just because you’re tired of holding your trash, and you can kiss the “nature” around you goodbye. The current state of Lake Kernan is causing the university as a whole to look tacky and uncared for. I don’t know if the responsibility of getting it cleaned up falls on the university, or with Alpha Phi Alpha, since their name is on the sign right in front of it. But with the increase in the campus beautification fee, Lake Kernan should be on the top of the list.
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To all the Spring 2015 Graduates. We wish you much success in the future and we thank you for your great contributions to this great institution. - Office of Student Media
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