TSU Releases Centennial Week Schedule of Events

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.

Tenn. State University Holds Mock Trial Competition

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!

President Obama & The NCLB Law

President Barack Obama shakes hands with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan while speaking at an event on reform of the No Child Left Behind Act in September 2011.

Ten years ago, on January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law. Since then, the law has been the topic of numerous discussions among lawmakers, educators, and parents. NCLB was actually an update of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which was aimed at supporting disadvantaged students in low-income area schools. There are many provisions to the "No Child Left Behind" law; such as, safe and secured schools, drug free schools, and parental involvement as well. Now, more schools were listed as failing last year than in any previous year since the passage of NCLB. President Obama now announces that schools and colleges can now apply for the NCLB funding; only, if they meet other federal mandates. Since citizens did NOT vote on this in 2011, how can you and the rest of the students & staff at Tennessee State University make a difference and make sure we have the right to push this law through?

The King of "Soul Train" committs suicide

Many people was shocked early this morning when the news hit the fan that Don Cornelius was pronounced dead. Some didn't know how to react to the news, but was devastated when they found out Don had committed suicide. The Legendary creator of the iconic TV music and dance show "Soul Train" that helped introduce Americans to black pop culture, dead Wednesday morning February 1st in his Los Angeles home. Don Cornelius death has shaped so many current legendary leaders,activist, and singers worldwide and will be a moment that BET and the African American Community will never forget.

President Obama's State of The Union Address

On Tuesday January 24, 2012 President Barack Obama gave his final State of The Union Address which outlined a multitude of economic proposals for the United States of America. He explained how he will attempt to give every citizen a "fair shot", put a stop to illegal immigration, spur energy innovation with new incentives, and most importantly, he elaborated on how taxpayers (primarily wealthy taxpayers) will pay more as the cost of tuition increases. He reinstated that higher education should be a higher priority in collegiate budgets; and colleges and universities have to do their part by working to keep costs down. Do you support President Obama? If so, help the Tennessee State University students and the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Beta Omicron Chapter MAKE A DIFFERENCE and CREATE HISTORY that will last a lifetime.

Black History Month

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. It's the time of the year we look back and see the significance of Black History Month and the different ways people contributed to our nation and around the world. With only 28 days in February and it being the shortest month of the year, each and everyday is important to learn something intriguing that occurred from several different African Americans world wide. So since Black History Month begins tomorrow February 1st here is a trivia question to consider.
What did the Dred Scott case decide?

TSU to renovate Hale Stadium

The countdown has begin,it's official the on campus Hale stadium is undergoing reconstruction."The $1 million dollar proposal to restore Hale Stadium on the Tennessee State University campus and allow football games to be played there has been the topic of many debates for more than a decade,according to channel 5 news." This could be a dream come true to many of the football players to get the opportunity to play at home actually on campus. This will be a major change in getting the campus back to how it use to be when games was played in Hale stadium known as the "Hole". 233 days and the TSU alumni, Fans, players and local community will be back in what we call the historical Hale Stadium.