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Ms. Adrienne F. Phillips, Public Relations Specialist

Dr. Ishmell H. Edwards, ’71, Vice President for College Relations Dr. David L. Beckley, ‘67, President

After Hours Assistance

Available

Computer technical

assistance can be received

after 5:00 p.m. in the

Leontyne Price Library

during library hours by

contacting Abdoul Yessoufou

at ext. 4102.

Library Hours:

Monday—Thursday:

7:45 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Friday:

7:45 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

ATTENTION SENIORS!

LAST CHANCE FOR

CAP & GOWN PHOTOS!!!

Senior Graduation pictures will be

taken:

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

9:00am-4:00pm

Any other student, faculty or staff member

who has not yet taken a yearbook photo may

do so at this time.

WIFF HALL LOBBY

For more information, contact the Office of

Public Relations: 662-252-8000 ext. 4917

2014

2014-2015

• 2014 Parent’s Tax Return

• 2014 Parent’s W-2 Form

• 2014 Student’s Tax Return

• 2014 Student’s W-2 Form

• 2014 Statement of Social Security

• 2014 Child Support Statement

High School Visitation Day

Rust College Gym

8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Campus NewsBriefs

Where Tomorrow’s Leaders are Students Today

A Weekly Update of Activities at Rust College

Vol. 43, No. 16 March 7, 2014

Rust College, along with administrators, alumni, and staff members of

Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, and Philander Smith College, had

the pleasure to serve as a Local Host School for the UNCF 68th National

Alumni Council/56th National Pre-Alumni Council Leadership

Conference held February 12-16 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Students from UNCF-member institutions packed the Sheraton Hotel and

Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis for four days of lively

workshops and luncheons, including the annual Corporate Luncheon,

sponsored this year by FedEx. Ms. Regina Johnson, a sophomore from

Memphis, represented the Bearcats as Miss Rust College UNCF. Regina

graciously stepped in for Ms. Nicole Matthews, who won the title, but was

unable to attend the conference.

Students were able to speak candidly with

financial aid representatives, graduate and

professional school recruiters, as well as some job recruiters. The young

ladies received a basic self-defense class, taught by instructors with Di-

vas in Defense, a self-defense corporation begun by two brothers who

witnessed domestic violence firsthand while growing up.

Rust College was represented musically by the World Renowned A’Cap-

pella Choir, who wowed the audience during the Corporate Luncheon,

and by student Rodney Kurirai Matonga, who performed a self-composed

ballad and played guitar at the Opening Reception.

Class of 2013 graduate and former Student Government Association

president Chase Carr was honored for his nomination by Rust College as an Outstanding Young

Alumnus. Dr. David L. Beckley was recognized with other college presidents in attendance, in-

cluding Dr. Johnnie B. Watson, president of LeMoyne-Owen College, Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan,

president of Tougaloo College, and several others.

Chase K. Carr, ‘13,

Outstanding Young

Alumnus Nominee

Dr. David L. Beckley with

Shelby County (Tennessee)

Mayor Mark Luttrell

The Rust College A’Cappella Choir wowed

the audience with their performance during

the Corporate Luncheon.

Ms. Regina Johnson (sophomore)

represented Rust College during the

Miss UNCF Coronation.

Mrs. Pat Brady,. ‘85, with

National Alumni Council

Representative Joyce Delk.

Rodney Matonga performed

for the Opening Reception.

Rust College Pre-Alumni Council members:

(front L-R) Shumanek Jackson, Regina Johnson, A’Kayla Harris.

(back L-R) Kylan Robinson, Cheston Woodland, Anthony Moore.

“BY THEIR FRUITS… Page 2

Rust College Students Take the Bloomberg Aptitude Test

Ten Rust College students completed the Bloomberg Aptitude Test on Monday, February 10th, under the guidance of Rust

College Bloomberg for Education Coordinator Marjorie Sise, Rust College Assistant Librarian Dr. Renee Hooper and

Bloomberg test proctor David Blackmarr. The Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) is a two-hour test of students’ aptitude to work in

business. It is used by employers in the business world to evaluate prospective employment candidates. The exam measures an

individual’s ability to critically think on topics such as finance. Results from the test are used to measure the student’s level of

readiness for business career-related fields. The exam is administered in 58 countries on university campuses, and reaches out to

employers on a global scale. (bloomberginstitute.com).

Students whom completed the test consist of the

following: Terry Adams, April Hendrix, D’Andre Lofton,

Lace McCall, Lakendres Nabors, Gino Pierre, Alisha Taylor,

Dedra Thomas, Kendra Thomas, Tenecia Williams

Special thanks to the following:

David Blackmarr – Bloomberg Proctor

Mr. Richard D. Sante – Bloomberg for Education College/

University Coordinator

Mrs. Marjorie Sise – Rust College Bloomberg for Education

Coordinator

Dr. Sujata Sinha – Assistant Professor of Economics

Mr. Alfred Worthy – Accounting Instructor

Dr. James Bell – Economics Instructor

Mr. Sana Sise – Computer Science Instructor

Dr. Renee Hooper – Assistant Librarian

Mrs. Anita Moore – Library Director

Division of Business and Library Staff

Students took the Bloomberg Aptitude Test Monday, February 10, 2014.

Financial Aid Awareness Week ~ “Know Before You Owe” Submitted by Nicole LaRue

For it to have been “Dead Week” at Rust College (the period in

which no activities are held to allow students to prepare for their

finals), the campus was buzzing with information. On Monday, Feb-

ruary 24, the Financial Aid Office kicked the week off with their

annual Financial Aid Awareness Week with their “Know Before

You Owe” theme. The whole week was dedicated to helping stu-

dents understand the importance of their financial aid and the loan

process.

“Each year the month of February is set aside by most schools for

financial aid awareness. We chose the last week in February and we

want to try to keep the students engaged and informed about the dif-

ferent processes [of financial aid] and answer any questions they may

have,” said Mrs. Helen Street, Financial Aid Director. “We also try to

encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Stu-

dent Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming year.”

On Tuesday, February 25, the Financial Aid Office held a “Chat and Chew” in the Rust College Recreational Center, giving

students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with financial aid staff. Students were also able to ask questions of any concerns

while being served a light snack.

Students were able to receive financial aid information during

lunch and dinner during Financial Aid Awareness Week.

...YE SHALL KNOW THEM”

Rust College Junior Named HBCU All-Star All-Stars Named as Part of White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Rust College junior Larance Carter was recently recognized as an HBCU All-Star, as part of

the Initiative White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(WHIHBCU). 75 undergraduate, graduate and professional students from 62 HBCUs around

the country were named as part of this first class of All-Stars.

Larance Carter, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi was one of five students recognized from

the state of Mississippi. Larance is a Social Work major who also serves as a Resident Assis-

tant at Rust College. He is the president of the Student Ministry Fellowship, the E.A. Smith

Honors Society, and the Junior Class Treasurer. Larance was also recently nominated by the

chair of the Division of Social Science to the 2014 class of Who’s Who Among Students in

American Colleges and Universities. He was featured in the 2013-2014 edition of “NEXT: A

Guide to Life After High School, a college guide by the Mississippi Business Journal.

“It is a privilege to announce these 75 students who have demonstrated a commitment to both

their own academic achievement and making a difference in their communities, and we look

forward to working with them as partners in advancing President Obama’s college comple-

tion goal,” said George Cooper, Executive Director of the WHIHBCUs.

Over the course of the next year, the HBCU All-Stars will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative by provide out-

reach and communication with their fellow students about the value of education and the Initiative as a networking resource.

Through social media and their relationships with community-based organizations, the All-Stars will share promising and

proven practices that support opportunities for all young people to achieve their educational and career potential. In addition,

the 45 female and 30 male All-Stars will participate in regional events and web chats with Ivory Toldson, deputy director of

the WHIHBCUs, other Initiative staff and professionals from a wide range of disciplines. They will also have opportunities to

engage with other scholars to showcase individual and collective talent across the HBCU community.

Larance Carter

Rust College Students Advance at Honda All-Star Challenge

While America’s athletes are going for the gold in Sochi, our Rust College stu-dents were competing on Saturday, February 15, 2014 in trials for the “Olympics of the mind,” Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a knowledge game of quick recall for America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now in its 25th year, more than $7 million dollars in grants have been awarded by Honda to participating HBCUs and nearly

100,000 students in 22 states have participated. Students Aaliyah S. Travis, Janicia S. Mitchell, Atiyah M. Reed, Melanie Denise Stuckey and their coach Dr. Hilda Booker Williams, Assistant Professor of English are representing us at the National Qualifying Tournament at Alabama State Univ. in Montgomery, AL. 48 teams from the qualifying tournaments will advance to the National Championship Tournament at Honda’s Torrance, California headquarters. Over $300,000 is at stake this year, with the champion HBCU earning a $50,000

grant. The 48-team field was be announced on February 20th via a live webcast. “Honda would like to wish good luck to all the HCASC teams attempting to qualify for the National Championship tournament this weekend. The journey started at the beginning of the school year and has included long hours of hard work, practice and study, in addition to your regular academic course load.

About Honda Campus All-Star Challenge: In 1989, Honda, with the College Bowl Company created the Honda Campus AllLStar Challenge (HCASC) in support of the unique mission of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Historical data about the program is available at http://www.hcasc.com.

Pictured above (l-r): Aaliyah Travis, Melanie Stuckey,

Coach Dr. Hilda Booker Williams, Atiyah Reed, Janicia

Mitchell.