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ALUMNUS RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR The United Negro College Fund and the New York Inter-Alumni Council presented Johnson C. Smith University alumnus Frank Franklin with the IAC/UNCF Distinguished Alumnus Award last week. Franklin is the past president of Johnson C. Smith University Alumni Club of New York, Inc. and past member-at-large of the National Alumni Association. Currently, he is the acting director of Johnson C. Smith University Region I Alumni Association and treasurer of the New York IAC/UNCF. JCSU senior Travis Burgin introduced Franklin at the national event, which was attended by former President Bill J. Clinton.Franklin graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in 1968 with a degree in economics. While there, he met his wife Dorothy Gary. The couple moved to New York City in 1969 where they have remained active members in their community. Franklin later earned a master’s of science degree in higher education administration from Baruch College in New York. Franklin spent his professional life giving back to the youth of New York City. He began his career with the Urban Teacher Corps at New York University and later became a counselor and social worker at the Brooklyn Home for Children. Franklin then began his long career at Queens College of the City University of New York, where he served as assistant to the vice president of graduate studies as well as financial aid counselor, budget officer and financial coordinator for the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program. He also served for one year as the acting assistant dean of Student Affairs at the City University of New York Central Office. Currently Franklin is an assistant to the provost and director of the SEEK Program and has accumulated 35 years of service. Back to top THREE STUDENTS AWARDED SIEMENS SCHOLARSHIPS Three Johnson C. Smith University students are among the winners of the 2007 Siemens Teacher Scholarships, a collaboration between the United Negro College Fund, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the Siemens Foundation. This year, 49 students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will receive an average scholarship of $2,000. JCSU students Sandra Curtis (mathematics education), Marcus Graham (mathematics), and Brian Nelson (mathematics education) were awarded the scholarships to help supplement their educational costs toward a teaching degree in math and science. As bachelor degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering and math decline, HBCUs play a vital role in achieving diversity among science professionals. A 2005 report by the Southern Education Foundation found that southern HBCUs are producing almost one-fourth of the African-American college graduates in the sciences. JCSU continues to be one of the top producers of graduates in computer science and engineering, ranked 29th in the nation in 2006. Back to top JCSU PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE AND DESIGN AGENCY WIN AWARDS  Johnson C. Smith University and Set?Communicate! Marketing firm has won four top national honors from Admissions Marketing Report's 22nd Annual Admissions Advertising Awards. "This award proves to the community that we are staying true to our strategic goal of becoming noted as an outstanding liberal arts college with a strong institutional identity," said Johnson C. Smith University Public Relations Director Benny Smith. "We are excited to receive such an honor with our designer Set?Communicate! The following includes a list of awards won:
The Admissions Marketing Report is a national publication for higher education professionals. Set?Communicate! is an education brand marketing firm which has a 16-year working relationship with JCSU. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Johnson C. Smith University 30th out of the 106 colleges in the south. This was an advance in the ranking by 15 places compared to last year's list. This is the sixth consecutive year that the national magazine has identified JCSU as a Top Tier Institution among Comprehensive Colleges that offer bachelor's degrees. Back to top WE NEED YOUR HELP It would be helpful to know of alumni who can offer information on internships in the following disciplines:
Kia Ervin/ kervin@jcsu.eduInternship and Cooperative Education Coordinator 704.330.1350 Office 704.378.1294 Fax "Surround Yourself with Success at JCSU" Back to top CLASS NOTES Class of 1946 Walltown matriarch Wilma Holmes was honored recently for service to her alma mater. A retired school teacher, Holmes started an after school program at the Walltown Recreation Center. This center has a library inside that bears her name. Walltown is located in Durham, NC. Holmes has served as president of the Durham Alumni Chapter for several years. Class of 1953 Class of 1956 Class of 1964 Class of 1975 Class of 1977 Class of 1982 Class of 1985 Class of 1991 Class of 1993 Congratulations to Tonia Thomas who was chosen as teacher of the year for East Middle School by her peers. Thomas realizes each child is an individual and teaches them according to their learning styles. Her students are always scoring in the 90th percentile on EOG’s says principal, Sandy Lamprose. Class of 1999 Class of 2001 Class of 2004 JCSU admissions representative Viticus Thomas was interviewed by News 14 during the CIAA High School Day at the Charlotte Convention Center on February 28, 2007. Back to top CLASS NEWS JCSU Class Elite ’64 invites you to join us on a fun trip to Historical Charleston & Savannah Thursday, April 26 -29, 2007. Cost: $165.00 per person (includes Charleston & Savannah bus tours, Dinner Cruise) $70.00 per person (Dinner Cruise only). Deadline for payment: Friday, March 23, 2007 (Make check or money order payable to JCSU/Class Elite ’64 and mail to Brenda Long Sanders, 4727 Lawrence Orr Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 563-5705. Hotel Accommodations: Quality Suites Convention Center, 5225 N. Arco Lane Charleston, SC 1-843-747-7300 or 1-800-424-642. Cost: $99.00 plus tax, dbl. occup. Reservations must be made by March 27, 2007 for discount rate. (reference JC Smith Univ./Class Elite ’64) For further information: Contact Dottie Mitchell (301) 598- 7268 or e-mail dgmitchell64@msn.com or Brenda Long Sanders at (704)563-5705 or e-mail sand099@attglobal.netBack to top CHAPTER NEWS Los Angeles Chapter Los Angeles Alumni Chapter will be sponsoring their 8th Annual Blue and Gold Scholarship Luncheon on March 25, 2007 at the Proud Bird Restaurant, Los Angeles, California. Anyone who wishes to attend or would like to make a donation, please contact our Chairperson, Alice Blyther at 323/ 292-2394. Address: 5505 Overdale Drive, Los Angeles, California 90043. JCSU President, Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy, is the featured speaker. Philadelphia Chapter Join the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on a Fundraiser Caribbean Cruise on October 14-21, 2007. For information contact Pat Owens 856-727-4331 or Larry Allen 215-891-1998. Back to top AISHA LIDE CROWNED MISS CIAA 2007  Congratulations to our own Aisha Lide who was crowned Miss CIAA during the Fan Fest on Saturday, March 3, 2007. As Miss JCSU, Lide was one of 11 campus queens competing for the title. A $2,500 scholarship from CIAA will be donated to JCSU in her name. Miss CIAA possesses outstanding class, intelligence, style and school spirit. All candidates were judged on a combination of academic excellence, personal essay and online voting by the public. Back to top ALUMNI GIVING UPDATE  To date, the Office of Institutional Advancement has only received about 4% in contributions from alumni for the present fiscal year. We are still about 1330 donors short from the estimated 26% of our alumni participation goal that must be reached by June 30, 2007. To make a donation, click here http://www.jcsu.edu/giving.htm
Back to top JCSU UNCF PRE-ALUMNI COUNCIL (PAC)  The PAC of JCSU attended the 61st National Alumni Council and 49th National Pre-Alumni Council Anniversary Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee on January 31 – February 3, 2007 and this is what they had to say:Often times it is very rare that you are able to go to a conference and be able to connect and identify with other colleagues, on issues that are pertinent information that not only concerns our generation as a whole, but the generation which we will birth that proceeds after us. Being able to go to Nashville, Tennessee, was an amazing experience and opportunity. It was such an honor and absolute privilege to be among so many esteemed African Americans. In the workshops attended we learned about leadership. In this century it is very necessary to have good leadership skills, those who have it advance more rapidly in society, in education, and more importantly in life. Budgeting classes were also a very important class because we learned if we work hard and stop spending money frivolously, we could own our first homes before 25. A task unfortunately not offered to many young African Americans today. The workshops were good in the sense that not all of them were lecture oriented. Many of the speakers had what you would call in church, call and response. The call and response type set of workshop allowed for students to hear others points of views and also comment or respond to other comments in a positive way. Overall the United Negro College Fund National Alumni and National Pre-Alumni Conference was an experience that every African American should be able to witness, old and young. The council members that attended the conference were Tina Townsend, Aljamon Alexander, Francesca Pierce, Aisha Lide and Brittany Alexander. All students were accompanied by their advisor, Ron Matthews. Back to top SAVE THE DATES Reunion Weekend (May 4 – 6, 2007) Classes ending in “2” and “7” will be in reunion at the Hilton Charlotte Center City For those of you who have not registered with the Office of Alumni Affairs Hilton Charlotte Center City (Headquarters) A first night’s deposit is refundable up to 3 days (72 hours) in advance of the Homecoming date. Alternative Housing – Homecoming 2007 Hilton Garden Inn Courtyard Charlotte City Center $129.00 Double $144 King Suite Code: JCSU Alumni JSAJSAA – King Back to top SPRING 2007 CHOIR TOUR DATES  The JCSU Choir has announced the Spring 2007 Tour. Click on the following link to find out if the choir will be performing at a venue close to you http://www.jcsu.edu/news/docs/ChoirScheduleJan07.doc Back to top DECEASED ALUMNI Bernice Glover (’36), March 3, 2007 Dr. Robert (Bebe) Allen Williams (’69), February 25, 2007 The Reverend Calvin M. Young, Sr. (’37), February 8, 2007 Amanda Louise Holliday Beazer (’62), September 23, 2006
Back to top 100 CLUB CORNER- CIAA TAILGATE PARTY “The JCSU 100 Club” literally cornered CIAA traffic with its tailgate and hospitality setup at the uptown intersection of Fifth and Caldwell Streets directly across from the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, scene of the 2007 CIAA Basketball Tournament. The project centerpiece featured two recreational vehicles as the lounges with specially catered food sponsored by BI-LO and arranged by JCSU alumni and 100 Club member Helen Ellis, Director of Deli and Bakery Services for the grocery food chain. The event was the brainchild of JCSU 100 Club members Luther Carter and Ken Koontz. They were joined in the management, operations and hosting duties by 100 Club members Al Barnes, Walter and Mary Dewalt, Tommie and Hattie Dewalt, Kiter Patterson, Delores Lee, Marie Carter, Nancy Carter, Brandon Carter, Dan Harvin and Dunbar Austin. The RV’s were arranged by Mickel “Cheese” Rosborough and Koontz’s All-Stars Communications, a satellite uplink and television production company that worked with Tom Johnson Camping Center of Concord. The JCSU 100 Club’s Tailgate and Hospitality was set up to attract new 100 Club memberships and to urge old members to renew theirs. Non-affiliated passers-by and those aligned with other schools were urged to drop in for some great food, and/or make a contribution to The 100 Club. Carter says the event served more than 3,000 CIAA fans and helped forge some new 100 Club partnerships and interests. “This was a great experience for our club and a definite boost for the start of our 2007 Membership Drive,” says Carter. “The membership and other JCSU supporters should be proud of the effort we put forth on behalf of our school’s athletic program,” he adds. A group of local black businessmen, JCSU alumni and supporters established The JCSU 100 Club more than 40 years ago primarily as a fundraising organization to raise money to support the Johnson C. Smith University athletics department and its programs including scholarship and financial aid to student athletes. Carter says the organization contributed more than $25,000 to that effort in 2006. Back to top YOUNG ALUMNI CLUB(YAC) The Miami trip has been cancelled! Back to top NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The attachment provides information on the upcoming NAA elections. Once you have completed your responses, please return them to the Office of Alumni Affairs. Click here to read attachment, http://www.jcsu.edu/news/docs/JCSU-NAA-Elections-Jan07.doc Back to top JCSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE RELEASED  The JCSU Athletics Department recently released the 2007 Golden Bull football schedule. The 10-game slate is highlighted by two championship subdivision opponents. The Golden Bulls will play a full compliment of Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) games with only three non-conference opponents gracing the schedule. JCSU takes on Edward Waters College (September 8, 2007), as well as championship subdivision opponents Savannah State University (September 8, 2007) and Charleston Southern University (September 15, 2007). Charleston Southern posted a 9-2 record last year and was the Big South champion in 2005. To see the full schedule, visit the athletics web site at http://goldenbullsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030607aac.html. Back to top
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