Campus News

Middlebury College is offering a competitive program of scholarships for students who attend HBCU’s for summer 2008. They will award twelve comprehensive fee scholarships for one summer of language study. Applicants for this scholarship must have demonstrated a strong interest in language study, and support of their home institution.

Middlebury College has intensive summer immersion program for college credit in ten languages: Arbic, Chins, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. A summer at the Language Schools can be the ideal way to start a new language or move quickly through the intermediate and advanced levels of language learning. With expert in-class instruction, a multitude of co-curricular activities in language, and close contact with faculty and staff, we create a 24/7 learning environment supported by Middlebury’s trademark Language Pledge.

The Rev. Dr. Henry Lee Parker passed away on Friday, October 12, 2007, at River Region Hospital, in Vicksburg, MS.

Dr. Parker was a retired minister of St. Paul’s Baptist Church and a former biology professor at Alcorn State University. He was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and secretary of the State Baptist Convention for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve M. Hines Parker, a former professor of Alcorn State University, in 1977, and grandchildren, Jacqueline and Paris.

Survivors include a family who loves and misses him very much; his children, Gloria Parker Penn and husband, John, Henry L. Parker Jr. and wife, Katie, and Verta M. Parker; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A scholarship fund will be established at Alcorn University, in the name of Dr. H. L. Parker.

The Southwest Meat Goat Project, a project under the direction of the Small Farm Development Center, Alcorn State University, sponsored Mrs. Gloria Richardson at the Mississippi State Fair October 12, 2007.

Mrs. Richardson, affectionately called The Goat Lady, displayed her exhibit in the Trademark Building of the fairgrounds. Nearly fifteen hundred samples of goat meat and goat by-products were given out to attendees. Mrs. Richardson is a state certified goat meat wholesaler. This means her meat products have met all requirements for sale within the state.

Sponsorship of goat displays such as Mrs. Richardson is part of a large initiative by the university to facilitate the development of a collaborative, integrated and viable meat goat operation in Southwest Mississippi.

For more information updates, please join our internet group: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/alcorngoatgroup/ .

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.

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

	Weekly Bulletin Online	From the Office of University Relations
	Volume 29 Issue 16	October 18, 2007
Inside: Campus News Spotlight on Excellence Communiversity News Calendar of Events Job Announcements WB Main Archive Alcorn Home	In other news... Scholarships for Intensive Summer Language Learning Program Middlebury College is offering a competitive program of scholarships for students who attend HBCU’s for summer 2008. They will award twelve comprehensive fee scholarships for one summer of language study. Applicants for this scholarship must have demonstrated a strong interest in language study, and support of their home institution. Middlebury College has intensive summer immersion program for college credit in ten languages: Arbic, Chins, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. A summer at the Language Schools can be the ideal way to start a new language or move quickly through the intermediate and advanced levels of language learning. With expert in-class instruction, a multitude of co-curricular activities in language, and close contact with faculty and staff, we create a 24/7 learning environment supported by Middlebury’s trademark Language Pledge. For more information visit there website www.middlebury.edu/academics/ls A Renowned Alcornite Passes Away The Rev. Dr. Henry Lee Parker passed away on Friday, October 12, 2007, at River Region Hospital, in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Parker was a retired minister of St. Paul’s Baptist Church and a former biology professor at Alcorn State University. He was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and secretary of the State Baptist Convention for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve M. Hines Parker, a former professor of Alcorn State University, in 1977, and grandchildren, Jacqueline and Paris. Survivors include a family who loves and misses him very much; his children, Gloria Parker Penn and husband, John, Henry L. Parker Jr. and wife, Katie, and Verta M. Parker; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A scholarship fund will be established at Alcorn University, in the name of Dr. H. L. Parker. Goat Demonstration a Hit at the State Fair The Southwest Meat Goat Project, a project under the direction of the Small Farm Development Center, Alcorn State University, sponsored Mrs. Gloria Richardson at the Mississippi State Fair October 12, 2007. Mrs. Richardson, affectionately called The Goat Lady, displayed her exhibit in the Trademark Building of the fairgrounds. Nearly fifteen hundred samples of goat meat and goat by-products were given out to attendees. Mrs. Richardson is a state certified goat meat wholesaler. This means her meat products have met all requirements for sale within the state. Sponsorship of goat displays such as Mrs. Richardson is part of a large initiative by the university to facilitate the development of a collaborative, integrated and viable meat goat operation in Southwest Mississippi. For more information updates, please join our internet group: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/alcorngoatgroup/ . Interns in Filmmaking Needed 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: Pre-Production October 3^rd-November 9^th - Assist in online research and development - Location scouting - 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. Production November 11^th-16^th - 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. - Assist in Post Production duties as needed. Please fill out the application below and email to: Nmi@nbpc.tv with the heading, NMI Internship. To learn more about NBPC and the New Media Institute, please visit: www.nbpc.tv/newmediainstitute New Media Institute Production Intern APPLICATION Applicant Sheet Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State:______ Zip:__________ Phone:__________________ Email: ______________________________ Educational Background University: ___________________________________________________________________ Freshman: Sophomore: Junior: Senior: Major___________________________________________________________ Minor:___________________________________________________________ Concentration: __________________________________________________________ Production experience (check all that apply) ___ Producer ___Director ___Editor ___ Director of Photography ___Writer ___Developer ___Designer INTERNET CAPABILITY Please tell us what you have access to: □ DSL □ Cable □ Other _______ Note: Internet capability does not impact eligibility Availability 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: Personal Statement 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. Resume 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. 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 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 Lljuna Grennell Weir, Interim Director 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 ~