YOUR WEEKLY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC NEWS & INFORMATION SOURCE FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205 January 11-17, 2016 1 of 2 Michael Strahan Tabbed to Host Reboot of Classic TV Game Show Pyramid TSU alumnus and media-personality Michael Strahan has booked another TV hosting gig on top of his duties as co-host of Live! With Kelly and Michael and being a regular guest on Good Morning America. Strahan will serve as host and executive producer of a rebooted version of the classic Pyramid game shows. The new version is titled $100,000 Pyramid (the potential amount of prize money awarded each episode) will pair contestants with celebrity guests and sports stars to compete for the weekly crown. “Growing up, ‘Pyramid’ was one of my favorite shows to watch with my family,” Strahan said. “Watching the celebrities and players become a competitive team is always fun to see. I’m looking forward to bringing it back for new generations to enjoy as well!” The $100,000 Pyramid will be taped in New York in front of a live audience and is set to premiere season one’s 10 episodes this summer. Dr. Wilson to Speak at 2 nd World Chemistry Conference Chemistry professor, Dr. Bobby Wilson, has accepted an invitation to be the special guest speaker at the upcoming “World Chemistry Conference" to be held during August 8-10, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. The theme for the conference is “Exploring Ultimate Researches in the Apex Science". This serves as a goal to address the Global issues and possible solutions in healthcare taking account of the piling crisis in Medicinal Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry, Astrochemistry, Geochemistry. Other issues and goals are set to be discussed about the practical difficulties in the healthcare, including the inadequate health needs in developing countries. TSUNAA Maroon and Grey Alumni Chapter Hosts Meet & Greet with New Head Football Coach Members of the Maroon and Grey Alumni Chapter met with new head football coach Michael Haywood on January 9, during a meet and greet in the Student Center Tiger Room. Pictured are, back row from left, Eve Weeks, James Shelton, Connie Cochran TSU Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations & Special Events; Head Football Coach Mike Haywood, Etta McChristian, and Keith Scott. Front row, from left; LaKeisha Melton, Joyce Sisson, Bennie Allen-Brooks, Julia Askew TSUNAA President; Linda Boyd and Elwin Carter. Michael Haywood is here and ready to transform Texas Southern football into a championship caliber program. That’s the message the new head football coach had for members of the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association Maroon and Gray chapter January 9. Haywood spoke to the alumni as part of a meet and greet invitation. The Tiger’s head coach said he and his entire staff are excited to be at Texas Southern with an opportunity to recruit a plethora of local athletes. See Support on page 2 “We have surrounded ourselves with so many Houston ties which gives us an opportunity TSU Theater Set to Tell the Story of the Blues February 26-27 On February 26-27, 2016, Texas Southern University will pay tribute to the Blues with two performances of the stage play Johnnie B. Goode. Written and directed by Thomas Meloncon, TSU’s Theatre Coordinator. Johnnie B. Goode intertwines both facts and fiction from the evolution of this musical art form which has influenced everything from Rock and Roll to Rhythm and Blues to Jazz. “That was some powerful music,” Meloncon says. “Many black Blues singers were exploited by record companies who gave them little or nothing for their music. This play was written to pay homage to those early musicians whose music has played such an important part See Blues on page 2 TSU News The deadline to submit news or information for TSU E-News is Thursday’s at noon for the following week’s edition. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] or [email protected]. For any questions or comments, call Eva Pickens at 713-313- 4205. Rudley Gets Editorial in Houston Chronicle Click Here to read the editorial written by Houston Chronicle Editorial Board members about Rudley's eight- year tenure at TSU.