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| 6/22/05 - HU PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT NO. 1 IN PRODUCING AFRICAN-AMERICAN BACCALAUREATES | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University is ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities and colleges
in conferring psychology baccalaureates to African-Americans,
according to the Black Issues in Higher Education’s Special
Report on the Top 100 Degree Producers in the June 2 issue of
the magazine. The No. 1 ranking is based on 107 total graduates in the area for the 2003-2004 school year.  complete
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| 5/31/05 - HU MINISTERS' CONFERENCE TO FEATURE TWO ACCLAIMED GOSPEL SINGERS | |
| Hampton, Va. - Ministers
from across the nation will converge on June 5-10 at Hampton University
for the 91st Annual Ministers’ Conference and 71st Annual
Choir Directors’ Organists’ Guild. This year’s
conference will feature actress, singer LeCresia Campbell and Anwar
Robinson of Fox’s American Idol. complete
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| 5/23/05 - HU PROVOST NAMED PRESIDENT OF LANGSTON UNIVERSITY | |
| Hampton, Va. - Dr.
Joann W. Haysbert, Hampton University provost and chief operating
officer, has been selected to serve as the first female president
of Langston University in Langston, Okla., effective August 1. complete
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| 5/18/05 - HU RECEIVES PRICELESS JOE JORDAN RAGTIME /JAZZ COLLECTION | |
| Hampton, Va. -The
family of a world-famous composer and musician have donated a
priceless collection of original manuscripts, sheet music, engraving
plates, photos, private papers, and books to Hampton University. complete
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| 5/12/05 - HU PROFESSOR USES VIDEO GAMES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY | |
| Hampton, Va. - Dr.
Sung You, assistant professor at Hampton University's Department
of Physical Therapy, is using video games to make physical therapy
fun. After months of therapy, You found that patients become
bored with their regular day-to-day therapy excercises, leading
to the development of negative attitudes toward therapy that
hindered progress. Video games appear to offer a solution by
livening up the excercises and creating an exciting environment
for the stroke patient. complete
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| 5/11/05 - DR. CALVIN D. JAMISON APPOINTED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT HU | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University has announced the appointment of Dr. Calvin D. Jamison,
Sr. as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Jamison
brings to his new responsibilities a proven track record and over
25 years of experience in the public and private sector. The announcement
was made by Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton’s president. complete
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| 5/05/05 - FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AT HU NURSING CENTER | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University Nursing Center will celebrate National Women’s
Health Week by offering free women’s health screenings at
HU Nursing Center on Wednesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They
will conduct free screenings for diabetes, cholesterol and blood
pressure for women in the community. complete
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| 4/28/05 - HU PROFESSOR, ALUMNUS RECEIVES WRITERS NOTES BOOK AWARD | |
| Hampton, Va. - Doug
Smith, visiting professor in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism
and Communications at Hampton University, has been awarded a 2005
Writers Notes Book Award for his book, Whirlwind: The Godfather
of Black Tennis, in the category of Culture. complete
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| 4/28/05 - HU NURSING PROFESSOR APPOINTED TO THE FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY HEALTH | |
| Hampton, Va. - Dr. Cheryl
Killion, research associate professor of nursing and director of Minority
Family Health Center at Hampton University, was appointed to serve
on the federal Advisory Committee on Minority Health. Health and Human
Services’ Secretary Mike Leavitt announced Killion and seven
other newly appointed committee members will advise the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services on improving the health of racial and
ethnic minority groups and on the development of goals and specific
program activities for the department’s Office of Minority Health. complete
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| 4/20/05 - HU WELCOMES SECRETARY OF HUD FOR COMMENCEMENT | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton University welcomes the Honorable Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2005 Commencement Exercises on May 8. complete
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| 4/15/05 - HU OFFERS PILOT PROGRAM FOR NEW LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE TO HAMPTON ROADS SENIORS | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) will offer
a three-day "Lifelong Learning Institute: Education for Life" introductory
pilot program on May 9-11 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. The two pilot program courses, Financial/Estate Planning
and Beginner Computers, are available to Hampton Roads citizens ages
55 and older. The cost is $25 for the three-day session. CCE plans
to formally launch the "Lifelong Learning Institute" program
in the fall. complete
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| 4/11/05 - HU PRESENTS ANNUAL SPRING CHORAL MUSIC CONCERT WITH LIVE RECORDING | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University’s Department of Music and the University Choirs will
present their Annual Spring Choral Music Concert on Monday, April 25
at 7:30 p.m. in the HU Memorial Church. The house doors will open promptly
at 6:45 p.m. Admission for the concert is an open donation of choice. complete
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| 4/7/05 - INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCULPTOR DONALD BROWN TO VISIT HU | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University’s Department of English and the university’s
Calliope Literary and Film Society present "An Evening with
Donald Brown: Poetry and Art in Motion" on April 19 at 6:30
p.m. in the Harvey Library Meeting Room at HU. The event will feature
England’s international award-winning sculptor Donald Brown.
The event is free and open to the public. complete story |
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| 4/4/05 - HU PROFESSOR SELECTED TO ATTEND OXFORD ROUND TABLE | |
| Hampton, Va. - Dr.
Lois Benjamin, endowed professor of sociology at Hampton University,
attended and presented a paper at the spring session of the Oxford
Round Table from March 27 to April 1 at the University of Oxford
in Oxford, England. Benjamin was one of 40 individuals from around
the world invited to the Round Table event. She was the first individual
selected from HU to attend an Oxford Round Table. complete story |
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| 3/31/05
- HU Plans to Construct Proton Beam Therapy Center --Only three proton beam centers operating in U.S. |
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| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University, in collaboration with a number of health care providers
in Hampton Roads, plans the construction of a Proton Beam Therapy
Center, which will be used in the treatment of cancer. Proton beam
therapy is a type of radiation that can precisely target tumors
while sparing surrounding tissue and causing far fewer side effects
than traditional radiation. complete
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| 3/31/05 - HU CELEBRATES JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University’s Department of Music is moving to the beat of
the harmonious jazz sounds starting Monday, April 4 through Friday,
April 8. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, HU will be celebrating
its’ Annual Week of Jazz with a variety of musical events.
Nightly performances will feature great musicians that range from
high school students to college students to professionals. All
performances are open to the public and will be held in the Little
Theatre in Armstrong Hall on the campus of HU. Most performances
are free of charge. complete story |
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| 3/29/05 - HU MUSEUM AWARDED GRANT FOR ART OUTREACH PROGRAM | |
| Hampton, Va. -The Wyeth
Foundation for American Art awarded Hampton University Museum a $19,665
grant to develop the art outreach project,"African American Art in
a Suitcase: A resource for educators and K-5 grade students." The project
was designed by the Director of the HU Museum and Archives Mary Lou
Hultgren, with the help of her staff, to introduce disadvantaged students
to prominent African-American artists and their art work. complete
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| 3/29/05 - MEDIA ALERT: HU ANNUAL READ-IN EVENT WELCOMES AUTHOR DELORES PHILLIPS | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University's Department of English welcomes author Delores Phillips
to the campus to discuss her fictional debut novel The Darkest
Child as part of the university's Annual Read-In Event
on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
The event includes a reception, lecture, question and answer session
and book signing. The event is free and open to the public. complete
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| 3/24/05 - INNOVATIVE PROGRAM MAKES MEDICAL SCHOOL MORE REALISTIC GOAL FOR HU GRADS | |
| Hampton, Va. -An innovative
program developed by the dean of the Hampton University School of Science
is giving a major assist to HU graduates hoping to pursue medical and
dental careers. The two-year, Master of Science degree program aims
to increase the number of HU graduates attending professional schools. complete
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| 3/15/05 - HU WELCOMES AUTHOR DELORES PHILLIPS TO SHOWCASE AWARD-WINNING NOVEL | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University’s Department of English welcomes author Delores Phillips
to the campus to discuss her fictional debut novel The Darkest Child
as part of the university’s Annual Read-In activities on March
29 and 30. complete
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| 3/7/05 - HU SET TO HOST INFORMATION ASSURANCE SYMPOSIUM FOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS | |
Hampton,
Va. - Hampton University will host the 2nd Annual Information
Assurance Symposium April 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the
HU Student Center. |
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| 3/7/05
- HU TO HOST FIRST WOMEN'S CONFERENCE Looking at the Roles of Women Around the World |
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| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University and the Department of Sociology will host the university’s
first women’s conference, "The Global Revolution: Women in the
New Millennium," on March 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in McGrew Towers.
The conference will examine the roles of women around the world and
develop ways for further international advancement of women. It is
the first of its kind to be hosted by an HBCU. complete
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| 2/25/05 - HU TO HOST ACCOMPLISHED JOURNALISTS IN DISCUSSION OF MEDIA AND THE BLACK FAMILY | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton University welcomes four distinguished journalists to discuss "Media and the Black Family: Since the Kerner Commission Report" on Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. in the Hampton University Student Center ballroom located at 135 Marshall Avenue in Hampton, Va. The session will focus on the media's growth and change in depicting Black families since the 1968 release of the Kerner Commission Report, the federal government's first report on race issues in America. The plenary session will feature: complete
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| 2/23/05 - HU INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE THE 'REAL WORLD' OF COLLEGE LIFE | |
| Hampton, Va. - On April 1, Hampton University will be hosting its 27th annual High School Day, sponsored by the Office of Admissions. All high school students are invited to come and experience "Real World 2005: Hampton University Edition." complete
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| 2/23/05 - HU CENTER EXTENDS LIFE OF MILITARY SYSTEMS THROUGH REVERSE ENGINEERING | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University is one of three universities nationwide that is helping
the U.S. military save valuable time and money by reverse-engineering
parts from decades-old systems. complete
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| 2/21/05 - HBCU QUEENS PUT BLACK BEAUTY INTO PERSPECTIVE FOR HU STUDENTS | |
| Hampton, Va. - Anita Blanton, Miss Hampton University; Laura Brown, Miss Howard University; and RaSheda Waddell, Miss Randolph County, N.C., hosted an open forum called "Black Beauty in Perspective" at Hampton University. As a part of the black history month events, the three young ladies came together on Monday, Feb. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and examined the myths and images of the black female. complete
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| 2/17/05 - HU CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING THE BLACK FAMILY’S ANABOLIC QUALITIES | |
| Hampton, Va. - “Save
the Future: With the Anabolic Family” is the theme of Hampton
University's 27th Annual Conference on the Black Family, March 16-18.
This year the leading and most comprehensive national forum on issues
of race and family will explore strengthening the family's anabolic
or repair, rebuild, restore qualities. In conjunction with the general
conference, a separate and unique College Summit will explore issues
important to today’s young adults. complete
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| 2/16/05 - HU MINISTERS' CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON BALANCING MINISTRY LIFE | |
| Hampton, Va. - The 91st Annual Hampton University Ministers' Conference and 71st Annual Choir Directors' Organists' Guild will be held June 5 - June 10 at Hampton University. HU will host a variety of accomplished ministers. complete
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| 2/14/05 - HU STUDENTS REENACT CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University students will reenact major events that occurred during
the Civil Rights movement in honor of Black History month. On Wednesday
Feb. 16 from noon to 12:30 p.m. students will reenact the Woolworth
Diner sit-in. On Thursday Feb. 24 from noon to 12:30 p.m. the students
will reenact events from the Black Panther Party. Both events will
take place in the Student Center atrium. Hampton University will be celebrating African-American historical pioneers with various events during Black History Month. complete
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| 2/11/05 - HU PHARMACY SCHOOL RECEIVES 100% PASSING RATE ON LICENSURE EXAM | |
| Hampton, Va. - In
2004, the HU School of Pharmacy had 100 percent passing rate on
the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), an
exam each graduate must take in order to become a licensed pharmacist
in the U.S. All 32 May 2004 graduates of the HU School of Pharmacy
passed the NAPLEX. The NAPLEX reported the total test scores in
two test windows: May 1, 2004 - Aug. 31, 2004 and Sept. 1, 2004
- Dec. 31, 2004. complete
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| 2/10/05 - HU PLAYERS AND COMPANY PRESENT 'THE TAMING OF THE SHREW' | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will
conclude its 10-year celebration season with William Shakespeare’s
The Taming of the Shrew. The production will be presented in Armstrong
Hall’s Little Theatre on March 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8
p.m., with Sunday matinees on March 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets
are $10 for general admission, $8 for senior citizens, children
and students and admission for HU students is free. For ticket
information, contact the HU Box Office at 727-5236 or 727-5402. complete
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| 2/9/05 - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS HAMPTON UNIVERSITY $250,000 FOR TRANSPORTATION CENTER | |
| Hampton, Va. - The U.
S. Department of Transportation awarded Hampton University $250,000
to initiate a University Transportation Center in 2005. This initial
funding is part of a broader project sponsored by Congressman Robert
Scott. complete
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| 2/4/05 - HU HOSTS NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY FORUM | |
| Hampton, Va. - A
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day forum sponsored by the NAACP
Hampton University chapter and the Hampton University Orchestra
will be held on Feb. 7 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the HU Student
Center cyber lounge. The forum, which will be facilitated by students
and presented by Hampton Roads HIV/AIDS experts and educators, will
enhance participants’ understanding of HIV/AIDS health disparities. complete
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| 2/4/05 - HU PROFESSOR LAUNCHES GRANT WITH LECTURE AT NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDENS | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University’s Dr. Anne Pierce, assistant professor of education,
was recently awarded a grant of $10,750 from the Virginia Foundation
for the Humanities to support “Cultivating the Intellectual
Landscape in Virginia.” This is a new research project to
determine the significance of school and community garden activities
in an effort to preserve the evidence of African-American garden
traditions. complete
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| 1/26/05 - HU PLAYERS AND COMPANY PRESENTS THE COLORED MUSEUM | |
| Hampton, Va. - The Hampton
University Department of Fine Arts and the HU Players and Company present
George Wolfe’s The Colored Museum at Hampton University’s
Little Theatre in Armstrong Hall on Feb. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. with a Sunday
matinee on Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8
for senior citizens, children and students and admission for HU students
is free. For ticket information, call the Box Office at 727-5236 or 727-5402. complete
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| 1/25/05 - HU TO CONSTRUCT CUTTING-EDGE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University is planning the construction of a 64,000 square foot
Biomedical Research Center on the university campus. Funded by
HU and a federal government agency, the state-of-the-art facility
will be an interdisciplinary center for biomedical researchers
from both HU and the local region. complete
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| 1/25/05 - CLONING SCIENTIST TO SPEAK AT HU FOUNDER'S DAY | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University will welcome Dr. Richard Goldsby, a cutting-edge researcher
in cloning technology, as the keynote speaker for the 112th Annual
Founder¹s Day Ceremony on Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the Convocation
Center. complete
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| 1/13/05 - HU NURSING STUDENTS AND FACULTY STUDY OVERSEAS | |
| Hampton, Va. - On Jan. 20, four HU students and one faculty member will be studying gerontology overseas. Hampton resident, Shannon Bellamy, Williamsburg native, Tiffany Reichl and assistant professor Gwendolyn Brown will take off to the University of Kalmar, Sweden, while Martina Rawlings, from Franklin, Va., and Fawn Brown, from Annapolis, Md., will be on their way to the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. The four nursing students were selected to spend eight weeks abroad to take nursing courses comparable to those offered at HU. They are participating in the AGE: NICE (Advancing Gerontologic Education: Nursing through International Collaborative Endeavors) international project. complete
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| 1/5/05 - HU HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WITH FREE CONCERT | |
| Hampton, Va. - The Hampton University Department of Music and the Hampton University Choirs present the annual Martin
Luther King, Jr. Freedom Concert: Music by African American Composers on January 17, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. at Hampton University's Memorial Church. The concert is free and open to the public. complete
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| 12/20/04 - AUTHOR, DR. RENE THOMAS FINDS HEALTHY EATING LEADS TO HEALTHIER MINDS FOR CHILDREN | |
| Hampton, Va. - Dr. Rene Thomas, author of the newly released book, "Powerful Food for Powerful Minds and Bodies" (Hampton University Press, June 2004), explores and expands on the concept of healthy eating causing a healthier mind and body. Thomas, an acclaimed researcher, author and clinician, believes that too many children are unnecessarily medicated and if parents take the time to help their children eat the proper diet, they can help reduce issues of obesity and behavioral problems in children. complete
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| 12/7/04 - HU SCHOOL OF PHARMACY HOSTS DIABETIC WORKSHOPS | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton University's School of Pharmacy is hosting a Diabetes Pharmacy Traineeship entitled, "Education and Counseling of Underserved Patients About Diabetes" for local pharmacists and pharmacy educators on Friday, Dec. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. complete
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| 11/30/04 - HU PRESENTS FREE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL'S MESSIAH | |
| Hampton, Va. -The Hampton University Department of Music, The University Chamber Orchestra and the Hampton University Choirs present George F. Handel's Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Hampton University Convocation Center. Admission for the concert is free and open to the public. Donations to the Choir and/or Orchestra Scholarship Campaign will be accepted. complete
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| 11/23/04 - HU ALUMNA, PROFESSOR BURNIN' DOWN THE HOUSE WITH FIRST BOOK | |
| Hampton, Va. -Dr. Valerie
Sweeney Prince, assistant professor of English in the School of
Liberal Arts and Education at Hampton University, releases her
first book, Burnin’ Down the House: Home in African American
Literature, this month. Published by Columbia University Press,
House explores the constant longing for home expressed through
the development of blues music out of Chicago. complete
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| 11/23/04 - HU OBSERVES WORLD AIDS DAY | |
| Hampton, Va. -On Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hampton University will host a campus wide World AIDS Day event open to the public. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be representatives from Self-Protection Awareness (SPA) passing out pamphlets and brochures on HIV/AIDS awareness and guest speakers in the student center. complete
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| 11/15/04 - CHORAL PERFORMANCE UNITES THREE VIRGINIA UNIVERSITIES AT HU | |
| Hampton, Va. -On Sunday, Nov. 21 the Hampton University Department of Music and University Choirs will present a concert performance by the world-renowned choirs of Virginia State University, Norfolk State University and Hampton University. The concert will be held on the campus of Hampton University in the Memorial Church. complete
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| 11/12/04 - HU's HEALTH EDUCATION SPREADS TO STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY | |
| Hampton, Va. -On Saturday, Nov. 20, students from Stony Brook University in NY will be at Hampton University for a weekend conference featuring cultural events and a health seminar that is free and open to the public. The weekend conference, Making Medical Decisions in a Diverse Culture: A Joint HU, Stony Brook University Conference on HIV, AIDS and Other Critical Health Issues Today, is sponsored by a variety of university and community organizations at HU and Stony Brook University. complete
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| 11/10/04 - UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS TO GIVE ADDRESSES AT SUMMIT | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton University will host "On the Road to Presidency: Executive Leadership Summit." The theme for this year's summit is "Meeting Today's Fiscal, Legal and Academic Challenges."
Speakers on Nov. 11 include HU President William R. Harvey at 9 a.m.; Dr. William B. DeLauder, President Emeritus of Delaware State University at 10:45 a.m. and Dr. Roseann Runte, President of Old Dominion University at 2 p.m. complete
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| 11/09/04 - EMIL WILBEKIN, URBAN VISIONARY TO BE HONORED AS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE AT HU | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University alumnus, Emil Wilbekin, currently Vice President of Brand
Development for Marc Ecko and former Editor-in-Chief for Vibe Magazine
will be honored as an inductee into the Scripps Howard School of
Journalism and Communications at Hampton University's Hall of Fame.
The ceremony will be held on Friday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Robert P. Scripps auditorium. The 1989 graduate is one of three
inductees to the 2003-2004 Hall of Fame Class. complete
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| 11/09/04 - HU AWARDED NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND PROGRAM GRANT | |
| Hampton, Va. -Hampton
University was recently awarded a grant from the State Council for
Higher Education Virginia’s No Child Left Behind Program,
Title II, Part A in the amount of $107,459. Ten Virginia institutions
were awarded the grant, HU is the only HBCU to be selected. complete
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| 11/05/04 - FORMER IRAQI POW SHOSHANA JOHNSON TO SPEAK AT HU STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | |
| Hampton, Va. -Former
U.S. Army soldier Shoshana N. Johnson, America’s first African-American
female prisoner of war, will be the featured speaker at the Eighth
Annual Student Leadership Summit presented by Hampton University’s
William R. Harvey Leadership Institute, Nov. 19-21. The three-day
seminar is open to high school seniors and will take place at the
Hampton University Campus and Quality Inn Suites and Conference
Center in Hampton. complete
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| 11/01/04 - HU ALUMNUS, JOURNALIST, PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR SHARES HIS STORY | |
| Hampton, Va. - On Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m., Hampton University professor Doug Smith will share his new book, Whirlwind: The Godfather of Black Tennis, at the Caldwell Cafe in the TV studio in Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications on the campus of Hampton University. complete
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| 10/26/04 - HU TO HOST RECEPTION ABOARD FREEDOM SCHOONER AMISTAD | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton University will host a reception tour aboard the Freedom Schooner Amistad on Friday, Nov. 5 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. located at the Waterfront side of the Radisson Hotel. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment while guests are invited to tour and discover the historical importance of The Amistad Incident of 1839. Tickets are $25 each with proceeds benefiting the Hampton University sailing team. Tickets are limited. Please contact Carolyn Grant at 757-377-5504 for more information or to purchase tickets. complete
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| 10/19/04 - HU ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING 2004 ACTIVITIES | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University will host an exciting Homecoming 2004 with a weekend
of activities scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5 – Sunday, Nov.
7. complete
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| 10/01/04 - HU RECEIVES GRANT TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES IN HAMPTON ROADS | |
| Hampton, Va. - Today,
Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Claude A. Allen
presented HU President William R. Harvey and with a check in the
amount of $706,762 for the Healthy Communities Access Program (HCAP).
The check was presented during the “Tackling Health Disparities:
From Practice to Policy” conference. complete
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| 9/30/04 - HU WELCOMES NAFEO PRESIDENT FOR CONVOCATION | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University welcomes the President of the National Association for
Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Lezli Baskerville
as the speaker for the 62nd Annual Opening Convocation on Sunday,
Oct. 3. Recipients of the Hampton University Edward L. Hamm, Sr.
teaching awards Dr. Adolph Brown, chair of the Department of Psychology
and Dr. Arlene Montgomery, chair of the graduate Department of Nursing
will also be recognized at the ceremony. complete
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| 9/20/04 - HU OFFERS FREE SCREENINGS FOR TAKE A LOVED ONE TO THE DOCTOR DAY | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University is offering an opportunity for the community to take
charge of their health. The HU Nursing Center
will be sponsoring Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day on Tuesday,
Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The health fair will take place
at the Nursing Center at 1006 Settler's Landing Rd., Suite G in
Hampton. complete
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| 9/16/04 - NEW HU DEAN HAS EXPERIENCED ALL ASPECTS OF NURSING | |
| Hampton, Va. - The
newly appointed dean of the Hampton University School
of Nursing Dr. Constance Smith Hendricks’area
of expertise is health promoting behaviors in adolescents.
Her long term goal is to develop interventions that
will empower adolescents to make health promoting lifestyle
choices. complete
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| 9/13/04
- HU TO HOST LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION FOR TAGS PROGRAM African ambassadors from participating countries to be honored |
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| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University will host a legislative reception for President Bush’s
African Education Initiative: Textbooks for a Global Society Project
(TAGS) on Sept. 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Hart Senate Office Room SH02,
Washington, D.C. (2nd St. and Constitution Ave S.E.). complete
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| 8/04/04 - HU AWARDED GRANT TO SUPPORT VISITING PROFESSOR OF JOURNALISM ETHICS | |
| Hampton, Va. - The
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton
University has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Ethics and
Excellence in Journalism Foundation to support a visiting professor
of journalism ethics. complete
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| 7/26/04 - NEW HU BAND DIRECTOR RETURNS TO BUILD ON A LEGACY | |
| Hampton, Va. - Alfred
L. Davis Jr. has been named Director of University Bands at
Hampton University. Davis replaces the late Barney E. Smart,
beloved HU band director of 14 years, who passed away suddenly
on July 9. Davis will assume his duties on August 2. complete
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| 7/22/04 - HU APPOINTS AFFLECK TO LEAD AMBITIOUS NEW CAMPAIGN | |
| Hampton, Va. - Hampton
University has appointed Arthur G. Affleck, an accomplished
fundraiser, educator and attorney with proven experience leading
campaigns that meet or exceed ambitious goals, to the position
of Vice President, Director of the Campaign. The announcement
was made by Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton's president. complete
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| 7/20/04 - TONY BROWN APPOINTED FIRST DEAN OF THE SCRIPPS HOWARD SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM | |
| Hampton, Va. - TV
journalist, bestselling author, commentator, radio host and Silver
Circle Award winner Tony Brown has been named Dean of the Hampton
University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications,
HU President William R. Harvey announced today. Brown will assume
his duties as dean on August 30. complete
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| 7/16/04 - NEW DIRECTOR OF JOURNALISM SCHOOL TO BE NAMED | |
| Hampton, Va. - A new
director of the Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism
and Communications will be appointed. Chris Campbell resigned as
the School’s director effective July 15. Dr. Joyce M. Jarrett,
Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, will serve as the administrative
contact for the Journalism school until a director is named. complete
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| 7/7/04
- HU HOSTS TOBACCO AWARENESS FESTIVAL Impact of tobacco use on African Americans is event’s focus |
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| Hampton, Va. - In
an effort to encourage a tobacco-free lifestyle, Hampton University's
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation will host
Summer Fest 2004 on Wednesday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
the Student Center. complete
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