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Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics- 2012 Student Accolades

May 29, 2012
The students in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are spending their summer break honing their professional skills through internships and research programs. Working throughout the nation, our students are with various companies and programs, including: Morgan Barham who is working at NC State in the Plant Pathology/Bioinformatics Center, Zlati Gardev who is working at Fidelity Investments in the Durham, NC branch as a Technical Intern.

Additionally, many of our students are continuing their education by pursuing graduate degrees. Below is a list of our recent alum who have been accepted into graduate studies programs.

Ariel Brown- North Carolina A&T State University - M.S. Program in Biology

Tyshawn Colter (2011)- Elizabeth City State University - M.S. Program in Applied Mathematics

Shantia Gardiner (2011) -The University of the West Indies - Pharmacy Doctoral Program

Quinton Gray (2011)- The University of The West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago -Veterinary Medicine

Shenelle Moolenar-Saint James School of Medicine, Anguilla - M.D. Degree Program

Roxanne Smith- North Carolina A&T State University - M.S. Program in Biology

Summer Program Acceptances

Morgan Barham- North Carolina State University Plant Pathology/Bioinformatics Center – Centennial Campus

Mia Burks- North Carolina State University University of Veterinary Medicine Center for Chemical Toxicology Research and Pharmacokinetics

Jerome Bute-University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - University of Engineering Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program

Brittany Dunigan University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - NC Health Careers Access Program-Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program

Zlati Gardev-Fidelity Investments - Durham, NC Branch – Technical Intern with Veritude at Fidelity Investments

Joaquin Green North Carolina State University, Raleigh - Plant Genome Program Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program

Lauretta Ihenatu University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - NC Health Careers Access Program-Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program

Dezerae Little Elizabeth City State University – Undergraduate Research Experience in Ocean/Marine Science and Polar Science

Kacey McHoney University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - NC Health Careers Access Program-Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program

Shonquez Nelson- University of Michigan School of Dentistry Pipeline Program

Martize Smith- University of Arkansas Department of Biological Sciences Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program

Alexander Tucker- University of Michigan School of Dentistry Pipeline Program

Jennifer Plair-Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Diversity Summer Internship Program (DSIP)- Wake Forest School of Medicine Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences summer Research Program for Diversity

Michael Thomas Howard University Universitys of Arts and Sciences Summer Medical and Dental Education Program

Nicole Sciortino University of Virginia VA-NC Alliance for Summer Research Program – Center for Chemistry of the Universe

Brandon Scott Lehigh University Department of Physics Lewis Laboratory Summer Research Participation Program REU Summer Scholar

Arizona State University Mathematical, Computational and Modeling Sciences Center Summer Research Internship

Kayla Walker-Virginia Tech Department of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences MAOP Summer Research Internship

Derrick Williams Fort Valley State University Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Biotechnology Program

Graduate Program Acceptances

Morgan Barham University of Kansas at Lawrence Post-baccalaureate Research Program KU PREP – Apprentice Research Scholar

Ariel Brown North Carolina A&T State University – M.S. Program in Biology and North Carolina Central University – M.S. Program in Biology

Tyshawn Colter (2011) Elizabeth City State University – M.S. Program in Applied Mathematics

Shantia Gardiner (2011) The University of the West Indies – Pharmacy Doctoral Program

Quinton Gray (2011) The University of The West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago – DVM Program in Veterinary Medicine

Tuskegee University – M.S. Program in Veterinary Science

Shenelle Moolenar Saint James School of Medicine, Anguilla – M.D. Degree Program

Roxanne Smith North Carolina A&T State University – M.S. Program in Biology- North Carolina Central University – M.S. Program in Biology

College Holds Annual Faculty Institute

May 14, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012 Saint Augustine's University kicked off their annual Faculty and Educational Support Staff Professional Development Institute. The theme of the 2012 Institute was, "Transforming Our Institution."

President Dianne Boardley Suber delivered the "State of the University" address, in which she challenged faculty members to raise their own bar and take risks. "As an institution, we are taking a risk by becoming a university," Suber said. "You've been able to be a great faculty doing what you do comfortably. I invite you to step out of your comfort zone."

The Institute ran through May 11, 2012.

Residential Life Hears the "C.A.L.L."

May 14, 2012
Residential Life staff members attended the fourth annual "Hear the C.A.L.L. (Collaborate, Access, Listen, Learn)" Conference at North Carolina Central University, Friday, April 20. The focus of the conference was academic affairs, student affairs and athletics. This was an opportunity for the staff to attend sessions and share information with other higher education officials concerning the three areas of focus.

Additionally, Andre Richardson-Assistant Dean of Students & Residential Life and Marquita Wood-Associate Director for Residential Life, were presenters at the conference. Their presentation was entitled, "A Seat at the Table: Housing and Residential Life's Approach, Involvement and Assessment Using the Early Warning System for Students At-Risk."

Pictured: Left to right, back to front- back: James Graham-Residence Hall Director, Marquita D. Wood- Associate Director for Residential Life, Andre Richardson- Assistant Dean of Students & Residential Life, Michael Dobson- Residence Hall Director, front: Cynthia Williams- Residence Hall Director, Kimber-lee Suiter- Residence Hall Director, Crystal Pugh- Residence Hall Director and Tiffany Downing- Residence Hall Director.

Upward Bound Program Receives More than $2.9 million in Federal Funds

May 14, 2012
The Saint Augustine's University Upward Bound Program will receive $2,978,140 in grant funds over the next five years from the U.S. Department of Education. This year, Saint Augustine's University was fortunate to have an existing program refunded, as well as gain funding for a new program.

The existing Upward Bound program will receive $345,628 annually over the next five years. The new Upward Bound grant will receive $250,000 annually over the next five years.

The Upward Bound program serves low-income, first generation students in grades 9-12 in Edgecombe, Nash and Southeast Halifax counties. “The program helps students complete secondary school, apply, enroll and be successful in matriculating at a post-secondary school,” said Antonio Stephens, director of the Office of TRIO Programs at Saint Augustine's University.

The Saint Augustine's University Upward Bound program serves 80 participants at nine high schools. The new program, the Saint Augustine's University Southeast Halifax Upward Bound Program, will allow the university to serve an additional 60 students at Southeast Halifax High School.

“I’m excited that we have an opportunity to continue serving our current students and that we have the opportunity to expand our program to reach more students,” Stephens said.

Upward Bound, established in 1964, is one of the federal TRIO programs created by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of his War on Poverty. Saint Augustine's University’s Upward Bound program began in 1987. Other TRIO programs include Educational Talent Search and Student Support Services, which is known as Academic Achievers at Saint Augustine's University.

Saint Augustine's College Commissions New Officer

May 7, 2012
Senior Ruthfee L. Kollie was commissioned as an officer during the annual United States Army Commissioning Ceremony on Friday, May 4, at the University's Historic Chapel.

Kollie recited the oath of office, signaling her new title as second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Kollie talked about the difficulties she endured as a cadet in the ROTC program. Although the training was rigorous, Kollie decided to stick with it.

"The decision I made was the right one," she said.

Keller graduated from Saint Augustine's University Saturday, May 5, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Performance and Wellness.

Col. Anthony Keith Chambers, a 1985 Saint Augustine's University graduate, was the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Chambers serves as inspector general at the headquarters of the Army Materiel Command.

Chambers advised Kollie and cadets to hold onto their integrity as they pursue their military careers.

"You will be called on to make tough decisions. Not only will these decisions be tough, at times they will be unpopular," Chambers said. "The opportunities to compromise will be abundant. Whatever you do, don't fall in that trap."

Saint Augustine's University president Dianne Boardley Suber congratulated Kollie, but noted that the event was a bittersweet one.

"You are being asked to serve in a tumultuous time," Suber said. "You reflect the kind of leadership we depend on to maintain the quality of our lives."

Pictured: Newly commissioned 2LT. Ruthfee L. Kollie seen here with President Suber during the ceremony.

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