Campus News

We have taken your concerns into consideration and open up an open enrollment period for you before the summer break. Open Enrollment for the Cafeteria Plan will be held on April 24 – 25, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Campus Union, room 7 & 8. The Plan Rep. will be available to answer questions in reference to the cafeteria, colonial and vision plans.

NOTE: All Faculty as well as Staff whether enrolled or not will need to renew your cafeteria plan application with the plan rep.

Please make every effort to visit with Mr. Cupit or one of his Reps. on the available dates.

There will be another open enrollment period held on May 18, 2007. More information is forthcoming.

Please note that Exit Interview is applicable to all graduating students with outstanding federal loans. Borrowers of federal student loans are required to participate in an exit interview. 20 – 30 minute sessions will be conducted approximately once per hour on Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13.

All sessions will be held in the Union Center. Session starting times will be announced at the graduating students’ program scheduled for Thursday morning.

Alcorn to Host Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom Workshop on July 2-30, 2007

Alcorn State University will host a four-week workshop for middle school and high school science teachers from the surrounding school districts from July 2-30, 2007. The workshop entitled “Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom (TASC)”, is funded by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning through “No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Grant Professional Development Program”. Eighteen teachers from eight school districts will participate in the program. Participants will receive a stipend, daily lunch, Science software and supplies. The main objectives of this program are:

1. To provide a four-week summer workshop, exposing the participants to computer applications in science.

2. To involve teachers in “hands-on” laboratory activities in molecular biology.

3. To prepare teachers with methods to reach the varied interests and abilities of today’s students (Team building, critical thinking and computer presentations).

4. To host two follow-up sessions, one per semester in the following academic year.

5. To help participants develop an awareness for science project and implement at their school.

For more information contact Dr. Babu P. Patlolla, Director of TASC Program at (601) 877-6242 email bpatlolla@alcorn.edu or Mr. Leroy Johnson, Science Coordinator at (601) 877-2303 or Dr. Jan Duncan, Education Coordinator at (601) 877-6208.

“Credit Worthiness”
Guest Speaker:
Mr. Robert D. Gage, IV
President, RiverHills Bank
Port Gibson & Vicksburg, MS

Thursday, April 12, 2007
6:00 P. M.
Morris/Boykins Agriculture Building – Room 14

The Student Engagement Program, A Title III Funded Program

Please find below a tentative schedule for a study tour in Ghana in May 2007. The study tour will allow students to receive credit in a graduate course or undergraduate course offered here at ASU.

We will appreciate very much your assistance in informing your students of this unique opportunity to gain international knowledge and experience. If more information is needed, please contact the Office of Global Programs.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY/PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY/ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

COURSE: ASU students will gain credit by registering in GP 401 (Study Abroad/Undergraduate Global Research Experiences) or GP 501 (Graduate Global Research Experiences). The course is open to all majors.

COST: $2,900.00 – $3,200.00 (exact cost dependent on the number of participants includes: Air fare, hotel accommodation, ground transportation, cultural tours, lectures, fees & some meals)

Scholarship opportunities for students are available through the Office of Global Programs at ASU.

WHAT: The Ghana Study tour is a 5-week program for which there is Alcorn State University undergraduate or graduate credit. The first two weeks of the program will be offered during the spring semester of 2007 at Alcorn State University. Two weeks of the program will take place in May 2007 in Ghana. The last week of lectures, seminars and final assignments will be conducted on-line after return to the U.S. The program is implemented in collaboration with the University of Kentucky and Prairie View A&M University.

Travel Arrangements (vaccinations, health insurance, passport, & visa); Lectures and Video Presentation on Ghana

Week 2: Overview of Ghana Itinerary (accommodation, transportation, meals, tours, seminars and service activities); General Information and final orientation.

A Traditional Durbar to be organized by the Chiefs, Elders and Citizens of Aseseeso

23 Tour of Ashanti Region (Manhyia Palace - Home of the Ashanti King, Cultural Center, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology)

Week 5: Post-arrival on-line lectures, seminar discussions and final assignments

AgDiscovery Camp at Alcorn State University is now accepting applications. This three-week, on-campus summer camp is focused on promoting careers in the fields of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine through hands-on experiences and filed trips. This year, the camp will be June 3-June 22, 2007.

To apply, visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ The application information is in the lower right hand corner. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2007. For more information, contact Dr. Cassandra Vaughn at 601-877-6541.

GE will be starting the interview process for the Summer
Interns in a few weeks. They are looking for college Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or
Accounting. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some business majors with strong leadership qualities will also be considered.

Location of Internships: Atlanta, Greenville,
Houston, Ohio, Raytown, Schenectady,Erie, ..anywhere
there is a GE facility!
Average salary: $17 an hour....some locations will
pay a housing allowance.

Michelle Jackson, PHR
GE Energy
HR Manager, Compliance & Dispute Resolution
T: 678 844 7668
F: 1-866-276-0930
D: *421-7668
Course.Katie@dol.gov

Anybody needing transportation from Natchez to travel to Lorman, MS (Alcorn main campus) can call ad sign up.

Contact: Mr. Denver (Head of Natchez Transportation Dept.) 601-445-7568; Tandeka A. Phillips 504-352-2870; or Kelvin 601-442-4970

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF PLACEMENT SERVICES (CAMPUS UNION) OR THE USDA LIAISON OFFICE (MORRIS/BOYKIN BLDG.) FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION.

Please Inquire at the Honors Office about the Summer Research Opportunity Program for 2007 or Call 6138

The Summer Research Opportunity (SROP) at the University of California, Berkley, was established to promote access to graduate education among undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantaged and who may not have exposure to the academic environment of a research university.

The program offer internships in the humanities and in the biological, physical, and social sciences for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (not graduating in the spring semester/quarter, except UC Berkeley students). SROP is an eight-week program that will commence on Sunday, June 3, 2007, and continue through Saturday, July 28, 2007.

The goal of this program is to increase the level of diversity among students entering Ph.D. programs by providing research opportunities under supervision of a faculty mentor. Program objectives are: to provide students with preparation to become research scholars; to stimulate serious consideration of graduate study; and to increase the number of successful underserved applicants and to enroll these students in graduate school.

The Summer Research opportunity Program affords students an opportunity to conduct research under the direction and guidance of a UC Berkley faculty member and/or graduate student mentor. In most disciplines, scholars may propose a research topic, but the mentor determines the research project.

Special consideration will be given to applicants who have shown potential for success, but may have had limited access to graduate research or other academic opportunities. The program strongly encourages applications from undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantages and who show potential to benefit from exposure to the environment of a research university. All applicants will be considered without regard to race or gender.

The summer research internships will be offered on a competitive basis to those individuals who, at the application deadline:

c) are sophomores (who have completed at least three semesters of four quarters of actual college course work), juniors, and seniors who will not be graduating in the spring (However, graduating UC Berkeley seniors are eligible);

f) have shown potential for success, but many have had limited access to graduate research or other preparatory opportunities; the applicant should indicate his/her potential for success particularly as it relates to educational achievement while overcoming obstacles, which may include, but are not limited to economic, social, or educational challenges.

Accepts applications for children ages 6-months - four
Applications may be picked up from
Eunice Powell Hall Child Development Center.

Student Support Services News

The TRiO (Student Support Services/Upward Bound) website it now up and running!

Go to: www.alcorn.edu

Click on Academics, then College for Excellence, then scroll down to TRIO PROGRAMS!

Downloadable applications and other forms will be added shortly!

Math Center Hours
9AM to 2PM Monday through Saturday
4PM to 8PM Monday to Friday

All those who need help in mathematics courses like College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Introductory Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, etc., can approach Math Center for better learning. Tutoring is free for all the students of Alcorn State University.

We need your co-operation to create awareness among students about the availability of free math tutoring at Alcorn State University.

For more information contact
Satya Sreedevi Redla, Head
Math Center
Alcorn State University
Ph# (601)877-6692

	Weekly Bulletin Online	From the Office of University Relations
	Volume 28 Issue 8	April 19, 2007
Inside: Campus News Spotlight on Excellence Communiversity News Calendar of Events Job Announcements WB Main Archive Alcorn Home	In other news... NOTICE !!! TO: THE FACULTY OF ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY From: Human Resources Office We have taken your concerns into consideration and open up an open enrollment period for you before the summer break. Open Enrollment for the Cafeteria Plan will be held on April 24 – 25, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Campus Union, room 7 & 8. The Plan Rep. will be available to answer questions in reference to the cafeteria, colonial and vision plans. NOTE: All Faculty as well as Staff whether enrolled or not will need to renew your cafeteria plan application with the plan rep. Please make every effort to visit with Mr. Cupit or one of his Reps. on the available dates. (This period is not exclusive to Faculty; Staff is encourage to attend) ADDITIONAL NOTE: There will be another open enrollment period held on May 18, 2007. More information is forthcoming. Attention Graduating Seniors!!! Please note that Exit Interview is applicable to all graduating students with outstanding federal loans. Borrowers of federal student loans are required to participate in an exit interview. 20 – 30 minute sessions will be conducted approximately once per hour on Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13. All sessions will be held in the Union Center. Session starting times will be announced at the graduating students’ program scheduled for Thursday morning. Alcorn to Host Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom Workshop on July 2-30, 2007 Alcorn State University will host a four-week workshop for middle school and high school science teachers from the surrounding school districts from July 2-30, 2007. The workshop entitled “Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom (TASC)”, is funded by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning through “No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Grant Professional Development Program”. Eighteen teachers from eight school districts will participate in the program. Participants will receive a stipend, daily lunch, Science software and supplies. The main objectives of this program are: 1. To provide a four-week summer workshop, exposing the participants to computer applications in science. 2. To involve teachers in “hands-on” laboratory activities in molecular biology. 3. To prepare teachers with methods to reach the varied interests and abilities of today’s students (Team building, critical thinking and computer presentations). 4. To host two follow-up sessions, one per semester in the following academic year. 5. To help participants develop an awareness for science project and implement at their school. For more information contact Dr. Babu P. Patlolla, Director of TASC Program at (601) 877-6242 email bpatlolla@alcorn.edu or Mr. Leroy Johnson, Science Coordinator at (601) 877-2303 or Dr. Jan Duncan, Education Coordinator at (601) 877-6208. THE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM Presents “Credit Worthiness” Guest Speaker: Mr. Robert D. Gage, IV President, RiverHills Bank Port Gibson & Vicksburg, MS Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:00 P. M. Morris/Boykins Agriculture Building – Room 14 The Student Engagement Program, A Title III Funded Program Dear Department Heads: Please find below a tentative schedule for a study tour in Ghana in May 2007. The study tour will allow students to receive credit in a graduate course or undergraduate course offered here at ASU. We will appreciate very much your assistance in informing your students of this unique opportunity to gain international knowledge and experience. If more information is needed, please contact the Office of Global Programs. Sincerely, Dovi Alipoe Global Programs Office. *INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR* *UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY/PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY/ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY* GHANA - A STUDY TOUR WHEN: APRIL-MAY 2007 COURSE: ASU students will gain credit by registering in GP 401 (Study Abroad/Undergraduate Global Research Experiences) or GP 501 (Graduate Global Research Experiences). The course is open to all majors. COST: $2,900.00 – $3,200.00 (exact cost dependent on the number of participants includes: Air fare, hotel accommodation, ground transportation, cultural tours, lectures, fees & some meals) Scholarship opportunities for students are available through the Office of Global Programs at ASU. WHAT: The Ghana Study tour is a 5-week program for which there is Alcorn State University undergraduate or graduate credit. The first two weeks of the program will be offered during the spring semester of 2007 at Alcorn State University. Two weeks of the program will take place in May 2007 in Ghana. The last week of lectures, seminars and final assignments will be conducted on-line after return to the U.S. The program is implemented in collaboration with the University of Kentucky and Prairie View A&M University. TENTATIVE PRE-DEPARTURE SCHEDULE Week 1: General Introduction to Course Travel Arrangements (vaccinations, health insurance, passport, & visa); Lectures and Video Presentation on Ghana Week 2: Overview of Ghana Itinerary (accommodation, transportation, meals, tours, seminars and service activities); General Information and final orientation. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF TOUR IN GHANA MAY 14 Depart for Accra, Ghana 15 Arrival in Accra, Ghana (Lodging in Accra) 16 Orientation Lecture 1 – Evolution of Modern Ghana Lecture 2 - History of the African Captives Tour of Accra (W.E.B. DuBois Center, Nkrumah Mausoleum) (Lodging in Accra) 17 Lecture 3 – The Role of Women and Development in Africa Lecture 4 – Chieftancy and Traditional African Religion Tour of Accra (Osu Castle - Seat of Government) (Lodging in Accra) 18 Visit Orphanage (SOS Village) at Tema Visit Cocoa Processing Factory, Tema Shopping at Wood Carvers’ Village, Aburi (Lodging in Accra) 19 Visit Aseseeso E/R (Dr. Addo’s Home Town) A Traditional Durbar to be organized by the Chiefs, Elders and Citizens of Aseseeso (Lodging at Abonsi) 20 Visit to Akosombo Dam and Cruise to Dodi Island on Volta Lake (Lodging at Abonsi) 21 Visit Kentucky Academy at Adjeikrom, E/R Visit Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, Tafo (Lodging at Koforidua) 22 Visit to Boti Water Falls Depart for Ashanti Region Visit Kente/Craft Villages (Bonwire, Ahwiaa) (Lodging at Miklin Hotel in Kumasi) 23 Tour of Ashanti Region (Manhyia Palace - Home of the Ashanti King, Cultural Center, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology) (Lodging at Miklin Hotel in Kumasi) 24 Depart for Central Region (Lodging at Coconut Grove Hotel, Elmina) 25 Visit Kakum National Rain Forest Visit Elmina Castle (Lodging at Coconut Grove Hotel, Elmina) 26 Depart for Accra Wood Carvers’ Village, Aburi (Lodging in Accra) 27 Drumming and Dancing Workshop – Ghana Dance Ensemble Depart for U.S. 28 Arrival in U.S. POST-ARRIVAL IN U.S. (ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPANTS) Week 5: Post-arrival on-line lectures, seminar discussions and final assignments FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: DR. DOVI ALIPOE DR. KWAKU ADDO GLOBAL PROGRAMS THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ALCORN STATE UNIVERSTY UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (601)877-6543 alipoe@alcorn.edu (859) 257 4555 kaddo01@uky.edu AgDiscovery Summer Camp Application Time! AgDiscovery Camp at Alcorn State University is now accepting applications. This three-week, on-campus summer camp is focused on promoting careers in the fields of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine through hands-on experiences and filed trips. This year, the camp will be June 3-June 22, 2007. To apply, visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ The application information is in the lower right hand corner. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2007. For more information, contact Dr. Cassandra Vaughn at 601-877-6541. General Electric 2007 Summer Internship Opportunities for College Students! GE will be starting the interview process for the Summer Interns in a few weeks. They are looking for college Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or Accounting. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some business majors with strong leadership qualities will also be considered. Location of Internships: Atlanta, Greenville, Houston, Ohio, Raytown, Schenectady,Erie, ..anywhere there is a GE facility! Average salary: $17 an hour....some locations will pay a housing allowance. Michelle Jackson, PHR GE Energy HR Manager, Compliance & Dispute Resolution T: 678 844 7668 F: 1-866-276-0930 D: 421-7668 Course.Katie@dol.gov Attention All Alcorn State University Students!!! Natchez Transit System* Anybody needing transportation from Natchez to travel to Lorman, MS (Alcorn main campus) can call ad sign up. Note: a minimum of 5 people; more encouraged to sign up Contact: Mr. Denver (Head of Natchez Transportation Dept.) 601-445-7568; Tandeka A. Phillips 504-352-2870; or Kelvin 601-442-4970 USDA 2007 Summer Intern Program ALL MAJORS CONTACT THE OFFICE OF PLACEMENT SERVICES (CAMPUS UNION) OR THE USDA LIAISON OFFICE (MORRIS/BOYKIN BLDG.) FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION. Apply Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Attention Honor Students!!!! Please Inquire at the Honors Office about the Summer Research Opportunity Program for 2007 or Call 6138 Summer Research Opportunity Program for 2007 The Summer Research Opportunity (SROP) at the University of California, Berkley, was established to promote access to graduate education among undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantaged and who may not have exposure to the academic environment of a research university. The program offer internships in the humanities and in the biological, physical, and social sciences for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (not graduating in the spring semester/quarter, except UC Berkeley students). SROP is an eight-week program that will commence on Sunday, June 3, 2007, and continue through Saturday, July 28, 2007. The goal of this program is to increase the level of diversity among students entering Ph.D. programs by providing research opportunities under supervision of a faculty mentor. Program objectives are: to provide students with preparation to become research scholars; to stimulate serious consideration of graduate study; and to increase the number of successful underserved applicants and to enroll these students in graduate school. The Summer Research opportunity Program affords students an opportunity to conduct research under the direction and guidance of a UC Berkley faculty member and/or graduate student mentor. In most disciplines, scholars may propose a research topic, but the mentor determines the research project. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have shown potential for success, but may have had limited access to graduate research or other academic opportunities. The program strongly encourages applications from undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantages and who show potential to benefit from exposure to the environment of a research university. All applicants will be considered without regard to race or gender. ELIGIBILITY The summer research internships will be offered on a competitive basis to those individuals who, at the application deadline: a) Are citizens or permanent residents of the United States; b) are enrolled full time at a four-year college or university; c) are sophomores (who have completed at least three semesters of four quarters of actual college course work), juniors, and seniors who will not be graduating in the spring (However, graduating UC Berkeley seniors are eligible); d) have not already completed a B.A. or B.S. degree; e) have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average; f) have shown potential for success, but many have had limited access to graduate research or other preparatory opportunities; the applicant should indicate his/her potential for success particularly as it relates to educational achievement while overcoming obstacles, which may include, but are not limited to economic, social, or educational challenges. Paid Environmental Internships! Apply online at www.eco.org. Work with and learn from current professionals Earn between $300 - $700 weekly Over 8,500 culturally diverse candidates placed since 1972 Jumpstart your environmental career! The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) offers over 750 paid, environmental internships annually with federal government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits nationwide. www.eco.org The 2007 Norton Scholar’s Prize Established upon the 75^th anniversary of W.W. Norton & Company, the Norton Scholar’s Prize is awarded annually for an outstanding undergraduate essay on a literary topic. The Norton Scholar will receive a cash award of $2,500. The Norton Scholar’s nominating instructor will receive transportation to the 2007 meeting of the Modern Language Association. Four runners-up will each receive a cash award of $ 1,000. The deadline for submissions is April 20, 2007. Rules and restrictions: Competition for the Norton Scholar’s Prize is open to undergraduates enrolled during the 2006-2007 academic year in an accredited two- or four-year college or university. No purchase is necessary to participate. Employees of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., and their children are not eligible, nor are children of authors who have published with W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. Each entry must be accompanied by a covering letter on departmental stationery from a nominating instructor. Each instructor may nominate only one student essay for consideration. The nominating instructor should include his or her name, address, phone number, and title and should certify that the essay is the only one that he or she is nominating for the prize. In addition, the instructor should provide a one-paragraph summary of the essay’s merits. Students essays may cover any topic in English, American, or comparative literature and must be printed in 12-point Times New Roman font, be double-spaced, and be between 1750 and 3000 words in length. The essays should follow the latest MLA guidelines for format and citation of sources, with the exception that the student’s name should not appear within the body of the essay, headers, of footers. Students must provide a cover sheet that includes their name, permanent address (where they can be reached during summer months), permanent phone number, projected year of graduation, and title of the paper. Each student may submit only one essay for consideration. Entries must be postmarked no later than April 20, 2007, and should be sent to: The Norton Scholar’s Prize Attn: Peter Simon W.W. Norton &Company, Inc. 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110 Winners will be notified by November 1, 2007. All essays become the property of W. W. Norton & Company and will not be returned. In addition, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., reserves the right to reprint essays for promotional or educational purposes. Attention English Teachers!!! The 13th NATE-Russia International Conference "TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH - ENJOYING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION" Voronezh State University Voronezh, April 17 - 20, 2007 Conference Information available at NATE ( National Association of Teachers of English) website http://nate.vsu.ru The Alcorn State University Child Development Center Accepts applications for children ages 6-months - four Applications may be picked up from Eunice Powell Hall Child Development Center. For further information contact Dr. Grace Prowell at ext. 6255 or 6252 Student Support Services News The TRiO (Student Support Services/Upward Bound) website it now up and running! Go to: www.alcorn.edu Click on Academics, then College for Excellence, then scroll down to TRIO PROGRAMS! Downloadable applications and other forms will be added shortly! ASU Math Center funded by Title-III is opened on Saturdays Math Center Hours 9AM to 2PM Monday through Saturday 4PM to 8PM Monday to Friday All those who need help in mathematics courses like College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Introductory Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, etc., can approach Math Center for better learning. Tutoring is free for all the students of Alcorn State University. We need your co-operation to create awareness among students about the availability of free math tutoring at Alcorn State University. For more information contact Satya Sreedevi Redla, Head Math Center Alcorn State University Ph# (601)877-6692
University Relations Staff W. Christopher Cason, Director Sherita L Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Writer Elena Dobrynina, Staff Writer/International Student Recruiter
Mail: P.O. Box 389, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 ~ Phone: (601) 877-6130 ~ Email: elenad@alcorn.edu ~ Office: WWACB, Suite 511 ~