Student Productions on Web
Saint Augustine’s website is currently showing two Theatre and Film student videos—“For My Dad” by Jessica Wright, and “Excerpts from An Unexpected Egypt.” Watch them on the following link:
http://www.st-aug.edu/Academics/divisions/lae/visual-performing/theatreandfilm.htm
Luckes Honored by NAFEO
Dr. Kim Luckes, Executive Vice President, has been selected as a Distinguished Alumni by the 2009 NAFEO (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Education) Board of Directors and Officers. Nominated by her alma mater, Elizabeth City State University, she was noted for distinguishing herself in her profession, her community, and the nation for excellence and altruism, as well as her continued support for her alma mater.
Luckes was saluted during the 40th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon in Atlanta, Georgia. The luncheon is part of the National Dialogue on Blacks in Higher Education event, “Ending the Cradle to Prison Pipeline, Establishing a Cradle to College Pathway.”
Luckes will be included in the directory of HBCU Distinguished Alumni published by NAFEO. NAFEO is the only national membership association of its kind, representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions (which consist of approximately 120 colleges and universities in 25 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands: 500,000 students, 50,000 faculty, and 5 million alumni).
Saint Augustine’s College Graduate and Teacher’s Likeness on New Stamp
A United States postal stamp honoring Anna Julia Cooper, a graduate of Saint Augustine’s College (then Normal School) who later taught here, will be released on June 11. Mrs. Cooper purchased and dedicated one of the Historic Chapel’s stained glass windows in honor of her husband, George A. C. Cooper, also an alumnus. She is known for her book, A Voice From the South, and her famous quote: "The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class - it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity.” The quote is included on every U.S. passport.
Walk Your Way To Fitness (*first in a series of fitness tips)
To increase your fitness level through walking and to increase the number of calories you burn with your walks, try the following:
Use trekking poles. Walking with poles (or sticks) increases the number of calories you burn by 22%.
Arm Swings. Bending your elbows and pumping your arms burn more calories.
Walk hills. When you walk hilly areas you have to work harder on the way up, which again burns more calories.
Hit the Trails. Try a popular hiking trail instead of your usual routine. You will enjoy the change of pace and a change of terrain will change your pace.
Use the buddy system. Walking with a partner can motivate you to walk longer and more often.
Use the speedy-buddy-system. Got a friend who walks at a faster pace? Arrange to walk with them once a week. Don’t hold them back but really work on keeping up their faster pace.
Use the four-legged buddy system. Walking with your favorite pooch can get you walking faster and more often. Dogs have a way of getting really attached to their walking and can almost always be relied on to remind us when it is time to go again.
Take a “windy walk.” “It’s too windy” will no longer be on your list of excuses. Use arm swings to move you forward and be sure to wear a windbreaker.
Take short steps. Pick up your pace by taking shorter, quicker steps.
Take the Stairs. Pick up your pace by taking the stairs. If there is a track field with bleachers, a mall with stairwells, or stairs in your house, take advantage of the opportunity walk up and down the stairs for your workout one day a week. You will be amazed at the fitness improvements you will make.
*For 2 free sessions with a personal trainer @ Professional Fitness. Call and ask for Wade or Cathy @ (919)740-7070.
Communications office to host faculty/staff book signing
This coming fall semester, the Office of Communications will host a book signing and literary session to highlight the accomplishments of the faculty and staff of Saint Augustine's College who have had their work published. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting event, please contact Katrina Dix in the Office of External Affairs at 516-4608.
Open
Invitation to D.C. Alumni Family Reunion Cookout and Festival
You are cordially invited to join the Washington DC Metropolitan Alumni Chapter
for an old- fashioned family reunion cookout Saturday, June 6, at Rock
Creek Park, Grove 6, in Washington, D.C. Gather up the family and your favorite
dish to share, and join the D.C. alumni for a day of food, family, friends
and fun. There will be door prizes, games and fun activities for all ages.
Alumni, students, faculty and their families are invited. For more information,
visit the web
site or call: 202-421-4119.
Lion Shop & Share
Lion Shop & Share is an easy, convenient way to raise money for Saint Augustine’s College. Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to the College. In order to participate, you must first register your MVP card:
SPORTS
Lady Falcons Win 4x400 Relay At UNC Meet
Saint Augustine’s College won the women’s 4x400 relay at the 2009 Chick-Fil-A UNC Elite Track and Field Meet on Friday, May 8, on the campus of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
The Lady Falcon foursome of Kyra Mobley, Aisha George, Sheena Johns and Angelique Smith ran a time of 3:43.15 to beat University of Alabama-Huntsville, Winston-Salem State University and Clayton State (Ga.) University. Alabama-Huntsville was second in a time of 3:49.56.
In other events, Jamal Cumberbatch of the Falcons leaped 48-0 to place second in the men’s triple jump.
Saint Augustine’s College is currently preparing for the 2009 NCAA Division II Outdoor Nationals, which will be held May 21-23 in San Angelo, Texas.
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