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SU SYSTEM EVENTS
Datewww.sus.edu
6/7/2013 SU Alumni Federation Leadership Summit , June 7-8
The Southern University Alumni Federation will host a leadership summit, June 7-8, 2013, at Southern University New Orleans.

The two-day meeting in New Orleans replaces the 2013 national conference. The 2014 SUAF National Alumni Conference is scheduled for July 9-13, 2014, in Houston, Texas.


6/3/2013 SUSLA energy camp scheduled June 3-7
Southern University Shreveport will host Energy Camp Louisiana June 3-7, 2013, at the main campus. The camp is open to all Caddo parish high school students.

The camp is designed to teach high school students about the different types of energy, energy conservation, and efficiency as well as energy-related careers. During the week-long camp, students participate in hands-on experiments, energy discussions, interactive computer games, and win prizes for "best in class" team efforts.



6/1/2013 Dallas Alumni Chapter to hold 30th Bayou Bash, June 1
The Southern University Alumni Federation Dallas Chapter will host its annual Bayou Bash Scholarship Fundraiser, Saturday, June 1, 2013.

The 30th anniversary event will be held from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. on the front lawn of the African-American Museum at the historic Fair Park grounds in South Dallas.

5/21/2013 SU Ag Center to hold free business development seminar in Tangipahoa, May 21
The Center for Rural and Small Business Development at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will hold a free business development seminar, "How to Start or Expand a Business," from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Brown's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 70427 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway 1050 (formerly Cole Street), in Tangipahoa.

5/19/2013 'Inside the SU System' radio show, May 19
Tune in for the "Inside the Southern University System" radio show on Downtown Radio 97.7.

The Southern University System (SUS) radio show airs on Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's Downtown 97.7 FM on Sunday mornings from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

5/17/2013 La. Supreme Court chief justice to be spring SUBR commencement speaker, May 17
Bernette J. Johnson, the first African-American Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, will be the commencement speaker at Southern University's graduation ceremonies.

Commencement begins at 10:30 a.m., on May 17, and will be held in the F.G. Clark Activity Center.

SU SYSTEM CALENDAR
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2/11/2011 SU System-wide events calendar
SU SYSTEM NEWS
Datewww.sus.edu
5/17/2013 SU System Bulletin begins summer schedule
The SU System Bulletin begins its summer publication schedule. The online newsletter will be published biweekly until August 23, 2013.

The next issue will be published Friday, May 31, 2013.

Click here for campus links.



5/16/2013 Bayou Classic interns moving on in exciting new careers
Two interns with the Annual Bayou Classic, Guy-Bertrand Tamo and Rob Garland, have secured positions at FHS Legacy Corporation and the New Orleans Zephyrs, respectively, as they continue to seek new opportunities to develop professionally. Tamo and Garland helped the Bayou Classic team with growth management and event operations of the Bayou Classic.

Guy-Bertrand Tamo is now working at FHS Legacy Corporation as a software developer with a focus on quality assurance. Tamo graduated from Southern University New Orleans with a degree in Management Information Systems.


5/16/2013 Togo native named chief student marshal for SUBR spring graduation
Messan D. Folivi is the chief student marshal for Southern University Baton Rouge's Spring 2013 graduating class, and will lead 714 graduates into the F.G. Clark Activity Center at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May. 17, 2013.

The native of Togo, West Africa earned the chief marshal designation because his cumulative 3.93 grade point average is the highest among his fellow spring graduates.


5/13/2013 SU Ag Center launches course for faith-based leaders in Pointe Coupee Parish
The SU Ag Center has launched a series of classes for faith-Based leaders in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish. Dana Isaac, grant assistant for Building Opportunities through Leadership Development (BOLD), launched the initial "BOLD For Faith-Based Leaders Class" Saturday, May 4, 2013, in New Roads, attracting 13 participants.

5/13/2013 SUBR junior to be student member of SU Board
Southern University Student Government Association president Simone Bray will be the next student member on the Southern University Board of Supervisors.

Bray was selected to the position by SGA presidents from the other SUS campuses --New Orleans, Shreveport, and the Law Center. Bray, elected SGA president on the Baton Rouge campus in April, will take her seat on the board at its June meeting.


5/11/2013 A post-Katrina record 532 students graduate from SUNO
Southern University New Orleans, Saturday, May 11, 2013, awarded 532 graduates degrees in a commencement ceremony at the Kiefer Lakefront Arena. The number of graduates represents a new high since the University reopened following Hurricane Katrina.

Picutured is top graduate and chief student marshal for the Sping 2013 class Gina Maria Sceau who received her bachelor of social work degree. The New Orleans native earned a 3.931 g.p.a.

-Photo SUNO Public Relations


5/10/2013 SU nominated in 6 areas in HBCU awards competition
Southern University has been nominated in six categories, including Best Marching Band, for the annual HBCU Media Awards by the Center for HBCU Media Advocacy.

Southern is nominated for Best Marching Band, Best Nursing Program, Best Student Newspaper, Male Coach of the Year, Men's Team of the Year, and Male Student of the Year.

SU SYSTEM NEWS LINKS
Datewww.sus.edu
5/17/2013 College graduations around Baton Rouge
5/17/2013 SU's Messan Folivi named Chief Student Marshal for spring graduation
5/16/2013 Parking for Southern Graduation
5/16/2013 Southern wins first game in SWAC baseball tournament
5/16/2013 Weather postpones Southern's first game at SWAC baseball tournament
5/15/2013 Southern to rely on experienced starting pitchers in SWAC tourney
5/14/2013 New student member elected to Southern University Board of Supervisors
5/14/2013 Southern wants to avoid SWAC tourney stumble
5/14/2013 Southern, Lab School target younger students
5/13/2013 SU baseball to hold two summer camps at Lee-Hines Field
5/13/2013 SU's Dray Joseph named to 2013 CFPA FCS watch list
5/12/2013 Southern turns its focus to SWAC baseball tournament
5/12/2013 Southern, LSU-Eunice series a complete washout
5/12/2013 Students win scholarships at event
5/11/2013 Rain washes out Friday game between LSU-Eunice, Southern
5/11/2013 SUSLA celebrates 2013 graduates
5/10/2013 530 SUNO students will graduate Saturday
SU SYSTEM SNAPSHOTS
Datewww.sus.edu
5/16/2013 Gen. Honore' speaks for Army ROTC Spring Commissioning Ceremony
5/11/2013 SULC has record number of grads
5/11/2013 SUSLA holds two ceremonies for spring grads
PUBLICATIONS ONLINE
Datewww.sus.edu
5/13/2013 SULC E-news (May 13-19, 2013)
SULC E-news (May 13-19, 2013) current issue.                           

SU SYSTEM ATHLETICS
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1/7/2011 SU - Baton Rouge
1/7/2011 SU - New Orleans
1/7/2011 SU - Shreveport
SUPPORT SU!
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8/1/2012 SU System Foundation 1880 Society
Fifteen charter members in the fall of 2011 established a new giving society with the potential to generate $1 million annually for the University. The 1880 Society is a cumulative giving initiative where individuals make multi-year pledges to support the University. The goal is to have 1,000 individuals give at least $1,000 per year.



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SUS NETWORK
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