Campus News

Regional Health Disparity Summit I Scheduled
for October 16 at Alcorn State University

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Health Disparity Elimination announces plans for the Regional Health Disparity Summit I from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, in the Student Union Ballroom on the campus of Alcorn State University in Lorman.

The event will discuss, among other issues, reasons behind the higher death rates for Blacks in Mississippi. From 2000-2005, Blacks died at a rate two times higher than Whites from hypertension and heart failure.

The summit will feature speakers from around the country to share statistics and data on numerous critical health conditions through open dialogue between attendees and health professionals, state and local leaders and community and faith-based organizations.

Speakers for the event include Jesse McGee, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center; B. Waine Kong, JD, PhD, CEO of the Association of Black Cardiologists; Sheila Davis, PhD, RN, Professor of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; Leonard Jack, Jr., PhD, MSc, the Jim Finks Endowed Chair of Health Promotion/Professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Public Health; and Theresa “Tessie” Smith, MSP, MEd, Director of the Division of Policy and Planning at the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

The event is free and open to the public. For information on registration, accommodations or directions, contact the Office of Health Disparity Elimination at 601-576-7266.

National Black Programming Consortium is looking for Production Interns to work with experienced filmmakers in the New Media Institute, a professional development program for training in new media platforms that will be hosted in Jackson, Mississippi this year. A variety of projects (locative media, podcasts, interactive websites, etc.) will be produced for the B.B. King Museum and the Mississippi Blues Trail.

NBPC seeks college students with an interest in film/video, web design and new media to intern for the New Media Institute from October 3^rd- November 16^th, 2007. The interns will work with 1 of 5 teams. Duties include:

- Assist with phone calls to, and serve as first contact with, potential interviewees and vendors

- Time Commitment: Schedule will vary depending on project, but PAs need to be accessible a minimum of 8 hours per week.

- Should be available to assist teams on 10 hour shoots on Tuesday, November 13^th and Wednesday, November 14^th.

- PAs are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of the week-long seminars scheduled.

Please fill out the application below and email to: Nmi@nbpc.tv with the heading, NMI Internship.

University: ___________________________________________________________________

How many hours a week can you devote to work as an Intern from October 3^rd-November 9^th?

Please list any scheduling conflicts you may have on November 13^th and November 14^th:

Please tell us why you should be considered as a Production Intern for the NBPC New Media Institute. How will participating in this Institute strengthen your academic, career and personal goals? Include any participation in any New Media projects, completed video/films or works-in-progress.

Please provide us with a resume. Make sure to highlight work that especially demonstrates a background in research, film/video production, New Media or web design.

Alcorn State University Homecoming 2007

TeePee contest for all organizations Monday 10/01/07- Monday 10/08/07 placed in front of cafeteria (W.H. Bell Building) prizes
will be given. Contact Office of Student Activities @ 6329.

Sunday, September 30, 2007
Chapel Services with ASU Gospel Choir - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Monday, October 1, 2007 - TACKY DAY
Dunking Booth (in front of cafeteria) W.H.B - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Comedy Show -Campus Ballroom - 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - ‘80's DAY
ROTC Event (in front of cafeteria) W.H.B. - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bourbon Street (I.T. Parking Lot) I.T. Building - 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 - F. (Fresh) T. (To) D. (Deff)
Freestyle Wednesday (in front of cafeteria) W.H.B. 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Toga Party (E.E. Simmons) - 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Midnight Breakfast (W.H.B. Cafeteria) - 10:30pm - 12:00am

Thursday, October 4, 2007 - REP YO CLICK/CITY
Volleyball Games (in front of cafeteria) W.H.B. - 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Coronation of Miss ASU (Whitney Complex) 6:00pm

Friday, October 5, 2007 - SPIRIT DAY (Purple & Gold Day)
Pep Rally/Funeral (in front of cafeteria) W.H.B. 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Pre-Game Concert (Whitney Complex) - 7:00 pm - 11:30pm

Saturday, October 6, 2007 - HOMECOMING
Parade - 10:00am
ASU vs. PVAM - 2:00pm

and anyone who is interested in knowing what is required to be admitted to Alcorn’s Associate of Science Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing program.

You are invited to a workshop from 11:00 - 12:00 on Thursday, October 4, in the Lecture Hall, Room 300, at the Natchez Copiah Lincoln Campus.

For more information contact Debbie Redfield, Alcorn School of Nursing Counselor/Enrollment Coordinator and Prenursing Advisor 601-304-4300

Security Global Investors (SGI) is a multi-product asset manager with specialized investment teams focusing on fixed income, domestic equity and global equity strategies. SGI clients include institutional buyers, corporations, non-profit organizations, retirement programs, mutual funds and insurance companies. Firm assets under management were $11.1 bil as of June 30, 2007. SGI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Security Benefit Corporation.

The Equity Trader is a member of the Operations Team. The team is responsible for domestic equity trading functions as well as asset management technology. In addition the Operations Team is also responsible for fixed-income team support including performance/attribution and risk reporting, client reporting, and compliancy with the GIPS standards.

• Execute equity purchases and sales authorized by portfolio managers and input into firm’s trade order management system

• Provide portfolio managers with ongoing information about market sentiment, trading environment, trading volume, and price volatility

• At least 5 years institutional experience trading equities; small/mid cap equity and options experience is preferred

• Experience in using trade order management systems, knowledge of automated trading tools and alternative sources of liquidity, and experience in program trading are preferred

Salary: Security Benefit associates are eligible for a very competitive compensation and benefit package including incentives, health/life insurance, personal leave, 401(k), profit sharing, onsite health clinic and much more.

To Apply: Click on “Careers” at www.securitybenefit.com to apply by completing our online application and to view more information. EOE.

Alcorn State University Placement Services host a Graduate and Professional School Information Day on Sept 19, 2007. The activity will take place in the James L. Bolden Campus Union Building Ballroom, at 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1-3pm. Open to all population. For details call Placement Services at 601-877-6324.

Alcorn State University Placement Services host a Career Day on October 3, 2007. General assembly will take place in the Ray Johnson Assembly Center at 9:05 a.m. followed by exhibits and classroom visits at 10 a.m.- 12 noon and 1-3pm. For more info call Placement Services at 601-877-6324.

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

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