One hundred years in the making, Tennessee State University will be looking to its origins, and its century of history during the University’s Centennial Celebration April 14-21, 2012. During the eight-day celebration, the University will celebrate the legacy of excellence, resilience, and unity that the institution has been known for the past 100 years. Events will include lectures, exhibits, symposiums, visual and performing arts, and social events to commemorate this milestone.
For more information, visit http://www.tnstate.edu/centennial/.
Saturday, April 14
The Ralph Boston Track Classic
Location: Ed Temple Track
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Legends Football Game
Location: William Jasper Hale Stadium (The “Hole”)
Time: 1 p.m.
Blue and White Game
Location: William Jasper Hale Stadium (The “Hole”)
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 15
The Centennial Rededication Ceremony
Location: Kean Hall (on the Steps)
Time: 5 p.m.
Centennial Gospel Celebration
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 6 p.m.
Monday, April 16
National Imported Fire Ant Conference
Location: Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown
Time: 6 – 9 p.m. (Opening Reception)
Centennial Health Fair
Location: Floyd-Payne Campus Center – 2nd Floor
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Diversity Celebration Week – “Celebrating Cultures and Diversity”
Location: Kean Hall
Time: All Day
Centennial Multimedia Festival
Location: Performing Arts Center Room 210
Time: 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sustaining the Legacy Annual Student Organizations Banquet
Location: Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
Time: 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17
National Imported Fire Ant Conference
Location: Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown
Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Diversity Celebration Week – “Celebrating Cultures and Diversity”
Location: Kean Hall
Time: All Day
Centennial Television program, “Eye of the Tiger”
Locations: Campus Monitors
Time: All Day
Our Legacy: Celebrating the Brown Daniel Library’s 100th Birthday
Location: Brown-Daniel Library
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Centennial Showcase of Art, Music and Communication
Location: Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
Time: 4:30 – 7 p.m.
100 Years of Blue Fashion
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18
Asthma Management Lecture by Bijoy John, M.D
Location: Tom Jackson Industrial & Technology Building, #307
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
National Imported Fire Ant Conference
Location: Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown
Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Geier Breakfast
Location: Avon Williams Atrium
Time: 9 a.m.
Geier Panel Discussion
Location: Avon Williams Campus
Time: 10 a.m.
Research and Sponsored Programs Showcase
Location: Research and Sponsored Research Building, 1st Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Pulmonary Function Mini Screenings
Location: Tom Jackson Industrial & Technology Building Room #307
Time: 11a.m. – 1 p.m.
Diversity Celebration Week – “ Celebrating Cultures and Diversity”
Location: Kean Hall
Time: All Day
“Living Legends: A Vision of Excellence – Perspectives from TSU’s Former President’s”
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 12:45 p.m.
Centennial Week TV Newscast
Location: Performing Arts Center TV Studio
Time: 5 p.m. (Live newscast)
Centennial Speech Contest
Location: Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
TSU’s Legacy TigerFest
Location: President Lawn
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Resilience and Unity: The Freedom Riders
Location: Floyd-Payne Campus Center—Robert N. Murrell Forum
Time: 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 19
Diversity Celebration Week – “Celebrating Cultures and Diversity”
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
National Imported Fire Ant Conference
Location: Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon (Extension Workshop)
Centennial Theatre Festival
Location: Performance Arts Center Cox-Lewis Theatre
Time: 4 -6 p.m.
Viewpoint Symposium Series
Special Guest Speaker: Donna Brazile
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 7 p.m.
Friday, April 20
Diversity Celebration Week – “Celebrating Cultures and Diversity”
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Live on the Lawn—The Sounds of Music
Location: Big Blue Meadow Lawn
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person/$30 per couple/$40 for family (maximum of five)
*Inclement weather location: Gentry Basketball Pavilion
Saturday, April 21
TSU Pan-Hellenic Greek Step Show
Location: Kean Hall
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Centennial Scholarship Gala
Location: The Mansion at Fontanel
Time: 6:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Attire: Black Tie
Cost: $225.00
Contact the TSU Foundation for more information
The Blue Tiger Student Unity Ball
Location: James Ferrell & Fred Westbrook Building
Time: 8 p.m.
Tennessee State University is in conjunction with the John Marshall School of Law and they will be orchestrating a Mock Trial Competition Feburary 17-18, 2012 at the University.
As part of the law school’s long-standing commitment to access and opportunity to an excellent education, the Undergraduate Diversity Mock Trial Competitions were established to encourage interest in the law among diverse undergraduate students. According to attorney Robert Smith, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, student participants will have the opportunity to conduct significant aspects of a full trial in a courtroom setting and experience how the law is practiced and applied. “The competition will familiarize students with the concepts of trials (including direct and cross examinations), evidentiary issues, and opening and closing statements.” said Dr. Smith. “This will also help students become better citizens and advocates for our legal system.” The competition has grown each year and is open to all students at the University, not just Pre-Law students. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity!
"Tennessee State University has been named to the 2009
President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the highest
federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering,
service-learning and civic engagement. "-via TNSTATE.EDU
President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the highest
federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering,
service-learning and civic engagement. "-via TNSTATE.EDU
This is truly a testiment to our institutions motto Think, Work, Serve. In 2008 we were selected as a Community Service honoree, but as we have progressed in our service to others so has our recognition. Congratulations TSU!!! We must continue to expand our service for the benefit of our communities.
"As associate director of the University's honors program, Latham has been busy prepping high-achieving students to take on the world through global leadership. He placed the first of three through two fundraising initiatives for the Honors Program, evolved the program's curriculum into a rigorous four-course model patterned after the academic program at Harvard University's Business School and designed an annual Student Leadership Conference that helps students learn how to approach their careers from a global perspective...."-via www.tnstate.edu
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