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JCSU CLASS NOTES:
Class of 1956
William Partlow is the girls basketball
coach for Charlotte Country Day. Partlow was listed in The
Charlotte Observer as a coach
bringing a lot of experience to the game of basketball.
Class of 1962
The Levine Museum of New South located in Charlotte, N.C. hosted
a book signing and release last month for Maryanna Neal
Bradley for her book "A Legacy of
Inspiration." "Her life experiences are a vital part
of the New South story," stated Laura Everett, vice president of
education & programs for Levine Museum.
Class of 1970
Twenty-five stories for the holidays, called
"The Gift" in The Charlotte
Observer, featured Mabel Washington Brown, a
teacher at Thomasboro Elementary School, on what she remembers after
37 years of student gifts, holiday gifts, and year-end teaching
appreciation gifts. Brown talked about gifts of jewelry, mugs, pins,
and even produce from parents that lived in the rural community
outside of Charleston, S.C. where Brown grew up and taught for
more than 20 years.
Class of 1978
Congratulations to Ron Matthews
who was recognized for the Men of Distinction Award during an
event titled "Demonization of the Black Man: An American
Pastime" held by the Junior Class Council of JCSU. This honor
is awarded to men on campus who possess outstanding
and superior qualities in the university.
Class of 1995
Congratulations to Damian ('95) and
Jermaine Johnson as the recipients of the 2008 Pride Magazine Business Service
Award. The Johnson brothers own No Grease Barber College in
Charlotte, N.C. For the past
two years, they have participated
in homecoming week activities by giving JCSU students free
haircuts. They will receive the award at the Pride Magazine Award
gala on January 19, 2008, at the
Westin in Charlotte, N.C.
Class of 1999
Adrian Calhoun, flag football coach at the Betty
Rae Thomas Community Center, was featured in the Charlotte
Post as a coach that teaches more than sports to the most
impressionable athletes. Calhoun stated in the article that coaching
is about more than teaching kids how to play sports - it is about
being a positive role model as well.
CLASS NEWS:
Class of 1964
"Splendor on the Sea" - The JCSU Class Elite '64 is
sponsoring a 7-day 2008 Thanksgiving Odyssey aboard Carnival's newest
fun ship, "Splendor," on Saturday, November 29 - December
6, 2008. Ports of call: (departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) San
Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, Virgin Island; LaRomana, Dominican
Republic; Nassau, Bahama. Cost: (per person double occupancy, taxes
and port charges included)
$934.56 - outside cabin with balcony (Category A)
$754.56 - outside cabin with no balcony (Category B)
(Travel insurance $129.00 per person - optional)
$100 deposit due NOW to reserve your cabin!
The prices quoted are for a limited number of cabins. Prices will increase
if additional cabins are requested. Make your deposit now to get the
above listed low prices.
Balance is paid by scheduled payment arrangements or feel free to pay
in full at any time. Contact Dottie Mitchell for additional
information at (301) 598-7268-h, (301) 806-3088-c or email: dgmitchell64@msn.com.
CHAPTER
NEWS:
(If you would like to have your Chapter information included
in the e-Bulletin, please send your information to Denise Green, dgreen@jcsu.edu
by the 15th of each month.)
Baltimore Alumni Chapter
- Thursday,
December 27th - The Annual Baltimore Alumni Chapter
Christmas Party at Crab Shanty Restaurant at which time chapter
members, family, and friends will enjoy a delicious dinner
banquet menu and fellowship. Students who reside in the
Baltimore Metropolitan area and currently attend JCSU will be
recognized.
- Special
Recognitions:
James Griffin, vice president, was
recently recognized as a "Bridge Builder Recipient" at
the Bridge Builders Jazz Brunch hosted by the PI Omega Chapter
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (see the Afro-American, November
24-30, 2007)
James Melton,
retired educator, has been recognized by the Cambridge Who's Who
Registry of Executives and Professionals and has qualified for
inclusion in the 2007-2008 Cambridge Who's Who
Edition. Melton is a 1964 graduate of JCSU and currently
serves 2nd term as chapter president.
- Past news
and events:
(1)September 21, 2007 - student recruiting information materials
were mailed to senior high school counselors for 15 Baltimore
Metropolitan Senior High Schools.
(2)October 27, 2007 - student recruiting information was
distributed and shared at THE SAT Prepatory Workshop sponsored
by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. This event was coordinated by
Louise Jackson.
(3)October 11, 2007 - a financial contribution was made to the
Jena Six Defense Fund.
(4)November 2007 - two college fairs were attended at two local
senior high schools; coordinated by James Melton.
Submitted by:
Dr. Ronald Gray, Publicity Chair
DC Area Alumni Chapter
2008 MEETING DATES and EVENTS
- DC
Alumni Club Young Alumni Committee Meeting
January
19, 2008. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Home of Corneilus Henderson.
Additional location details to be announced. All young alumni
are welcome to attend.
- WIAC-UNCF
25th Martin Luther King Annual Memorial Breakfast
Monday,
January 21, 2008. 8:30 am. Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, MD.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Andrew Young, (Civil rights Icon and former
UN Ambassador). Tickets: $50 each. Ticket Payments
due by December 6, 2007. (Tickets must be purchased through JCSU
Chapter to sit at JCSU Table). Make checks payable to: UNCF-WIAC
– Mail to Annette Graham. Contact Annette on (202-244-0831) if
you need the address.
Fayetteville Area Alumni Chapter
2008 MEETING DATES
January 19, 2008
February 16, 2008
March 15, 2008
April 19, 2008
May 17, 2008
June 21, 2008
All meetings are scheduled at
10:00 am at Haymount Presbyterian Church, unless otherwise
notified. For more information contact Demetria
Alexander-Grissett, 910-608-3301, dgrissett@aol.com
Florida Gold Coast Alumni Chapter
The Florida Gold Coast held their
chapter meeting on December 2, 2007. the chapter has shown interest
in renewal and seven persons attended the meeting with more to come.
The next chapter meeting is Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.
Representative Christopher Smith, 1740 Nortwest 3rd Court, Fort
Lauderdale, 954-763-2887. For questions, please contact Mary Lesesne,
954-792-6433,
UNQLYRS@aol.com
CLASS AGENT NEWS:
The Office of Alumni
Affairs would like to welcome Petrina Smith as class
agent for the class of 1998. We are also seeking class agent(s) for
the class of 1958 and 1985. If you are interested, please contact our
office at 704-378-1026. For more information on how to become a class
agent click here.
ATHLETIC
NEWS:
http://goldenbullsports.cstv.com
- NCAA TV
EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITY FOR JCSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
The
women's basketball contest at noon ET on Saturday, February 16, 2008,
between JCSU and Shaw University (NC), has been selected by the NCAA
Division II President's Council and the NCAA Division II Media
Advisory Group as the NCAA Division II Basketball Game of the Week.
The location has not been confirmed. The game will be available and
streamed LIVE at www.NCAAsports.com/dii
OTHER NEWS:
- CORPORATE RELATIONS LAUNCHES NEW WEB PRESENCE
The university's Department of Corporate Relations invites you to
visit its new web
pages. Learn about the Department's mission and activities by:
1. Logging on to the JCSU home page, http://www.jcsu.edu/
and clicking the "Friends and Visitors"
tab. Under "Quick Links," click "Corporate
Relations" or
2. Accessing the address directly at www.jcsu.edu/corprelations
- 2008 JCSU ALUMNI DIRECTORY
The Office of Alumni Affairs and Harris Connect are working on the
new 2008
Alumni Directory. You will be receiving information from Harris
Connect shortly.
- INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Great News! JCSU was ranked in the TOP 10 in
U.S. News & World Report's first "Best Black
Colleges" list. We are thrilled and excited by this news and
hope you are too.
Alumni giving is an important part of JCSU's
success and is a factor when the university's ranking is
determined. Please make a donation to JCSU during the 2007-08
Alumni Campaign. This year, JCSU challenges
alumni to meet the goals of a 26% participation rate and a
fundraising total of $700,000. Your
support will play a vital role in our continued success. Please
remember that you can make your gift any time during the fiscal
year. Whenever you make a gift, it is counted with your class
total. If you have any questions or concerns or would like to
make your gift over the phone, please contact Karen Lawler at
704-330-1418 or klawler@jcsu.edu All contributions should be
mailed to: Johnson C. Smith University, Attn: Contributions, 100
Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. You can also make your gift
online at http://www.jcsu.edu/. The fiscal year runs July 1 through
June 30 of each year.
100 CLUB:
TO JOIN THE JCSU GOLDEN BULLS 100 CLUB, DOWNLOAD
THE APPLICATION HERE!
SAVE THE
DATES!
Where
Will You Be February 25- March 2, 2008?
If you're the kind of
JCSU alumni who enjoys meeting up with friends for some
foot-stomping, celebrity-watching, basketball-playing fun, there's
only one place you'll want to be. The 2008 CIAA Tournament in
Charlotte, N.C.! And how will you get there? Well, with 20% off the cost of fare,
you know it has to be Amtrak.
Get to the 2008 CIAA Tournament in Amtrak Style
Comfortable coach seats,
a sleeping car, and food and drinks along the way - that's traveling
the Amtrak way. Book your trip
now and take advantage of the CIAA 20% off
fare. Amtrak - getting there is half the fun.
DISCLOSURE: This offer is
valid for 20% off the best available regular (full) adult rail fare
and is valid for sale between 1/3/08 and 3/10/08 with travel valid
between 2/17/08 and 3/15/08. Blackout Date is 2/10/08.
Offer is valid for travel to Charlotte, N.C. for attendees of the
CIAA Basketball Tournament. Seating is limited and seats may not be
available on all trains at all times. Up to two children ages 2-15
may accompany each paid adult at half fare. This offer is valid for
travel on the following services: Carolinian, Crescent, Piedmont, and
Palmetto. Valid for coach seats. This offer is not combinable with
any other discount offer. Other restrictions may apply. Please refer
to discount code V429.
For CIAA tournament
information visit: http://www.ciaatournament.org/.
REUNION
WEEKEND 2008 (May 2-4)
The classes ending in 3 and 8
will be in reunion along with the GOLDEN
Anniversary class of 1958
and the SILVER Anniversary class of 1983!
Hilton Charlotte Center City (HEADQUARTERS HOTEL)
222 East Third Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-377-1500
Toll Free: 877-667-7213
Rates - Deluxe King = $129.00, Single / Double
Deluxe Double = $129.00, Single / Double, $149.00,
Triple / Quadruple
** Rates are exclusive of local taxes and fees, currently 15.25% and
are subject to change without notice.
A first night's room and tax deposit is required and refundable up
to 72 hours prior to arrival.
** Deadline to make reservations is Friday, April 4, 2008.
Alternate Hotel Information
Courtyard
Charlotte City Center
237 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-926-5800
$119 -Kings $129-Doubles - both rates include breakfast
When making reservations, please identify yourself as JCSU Alumni-
Reunion weekend
(Deadline for making reservations is April 1, 2008.)
To review reunion weekend schedule and other information click here.
The Office of Alumni Affairs would like
to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas 
