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04/13/12 MEDIA ALERT - HAMPTON UNIVERSITY LACROSSE DAY HAS GAMES, COMMUNITY SERVICE |
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Hampton University is hosting Lacrosse Day April
14, on its campus. The day begins with a 10:30 a.m. community service
event, and includes band performances and games between HU, Morehouse
College, Morgan State University, and alumni from St. Thomas More,
a Connecticut prep school. |
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04/12/12 HU BUSINESS OF ENGINEERING RECEIVES $10,000 FOR LOCAL YOUTH |
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The Hampton University Business of Engineering
program has received a $10,000 grant from Battelle to purchase
alternative and renewable energy system learning labs for the summer
program. |
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| 04/10/12 HU STUDENTS CREATE FUND FOR DALLAS TORNADO VICTIMS | |
The Hampton University Student Government Association
(SGA) has initiated the "Donate to Dallas Relief Fund" to help
HU students affected by the rash of tornadoes in the Dallas-Fort
Worth area of Texas on April 3. |
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| 04/04/12 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY PRESENTS FASHION WEEK 2012 | |
Hampton University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts presents Hampton University Rips the Runway: Black Reign Fashion Week 2012, April 17-21. |
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04/03/12 HU STUDENTS PLANT 50 TREES DONATED BY THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION AND TOYOTA |
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Students and staff at Hampton University planted
50 trees from the Arbor Day Foundation this morning, in celebration
of the university's commitment to improving tree care and sustainability
and for working toward Tree Campus USA status. |
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04/02/12 HU COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA BEACH CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM HOSTING OPEN HOUSE |
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The Hampton University College of Virginia Beach
is having an open house at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Academy
from 9 a.m. to noon April 19. The academy is located at 411 Integrity
Way in Virginia Beach. The event will cater to individuals interested
in furthering their studies within the criminal justice field. |
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| 03/30/12 HU STUDENTS HOSTING 5K RUN/WALK | |
The Hampton University Senior Class and the HU Greer Dawson Wilson Leadership Program are leading this year’s HU 5K By The Bay Strides for RED Run/Walk. The event is 9 a.m., April 7, on the University’s campus. Proceeds from the event will go toward heart awareness projects throughout Hampton Roads, and to purchase new equipment for the HU Student Center fitness facility. |
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| 03/30/12 HU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC JAZZ WEEK | |
The Hampton University Department of Music will be hosting Jazz Week April 2 - 6. All events will be held in Ogden Hall and begin at 8 p.m. The week’s events will feature performances by the HU Jazz Choir, The Carlton Singers, and the HU Jazz Ensemble and will conclude Fri. April 6, with a performance from Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes. |
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| 03/29/12 CELEBRATE EASTER BY THE BAY E-G-G-STRAVAGANZA AT HU | |
Children ten-years-old and younger and their parents
are invited to come out and celebrate a day of Easter fun. Hampton
University and the Pomoco Auto Group will host the Easter by-the-Bay
E-G-G-stravaganza on Sat., April 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at 30 Strawberry
Banks Boulevard in Hampton, Virginia. This event is free and open
to the public. |
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03/27/12 HU MINISTERS' CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE THE GLOBALIZATION OF CHRISTIANITY |
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The 98th Annual Hampton University Ministers' Conference and the 78th Annual Choir Directors' and Organists' Guild Workshop will be held June 3-8th at Hampton University. The HU Ministers' Conference is the largest gathering of interdenominational African-American clergy in the world. |
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03/23/12 HU'S ENGLISH DEPARTMENT HOSTS A LECTURE ON "THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS" |
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Hampton University’s Department of English will host their Annual Read-In event March 27-28. The event will feature a lecture from Karla FC Holloway, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, a mini-conference, March 28, 9-5 in the McGrew Conference Center, and will focus on this year’s Read-In novel, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” by Rebecca Skloot. |
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| 03/19/12 HU TO HOST AQUATIC RESEARCH CONFERENCE | |
The Hampton University Department of Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) is hosting the Conference for Aquatic Research in Diversity (CARD) at 9:30 a.m., April 11, McGrew Towers Conference Center. The event is a continuation of several efforts spearheaded by HU to help curb drowning rates among minorities... |
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| 03/15/12 CORY BOOKER TO ADDRESS HU CLASS OF 2012 | |
Hampton University is pleased to announce that the Honorable Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, NJ, will deliver the keynote address at the University's 142nd commencement on May 13, 2012. |
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| 03/14/12 HU TO HOST EDUCATION CAREER FAIR | |
Hampton University’s Department of Education
will host the 22nd Annual Education Career Fair on March 21. The event will take place from 12:30
to 4:30 p.m., in the Student Center Ballroom. |
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| 03/12/12 SPRING FEST WEEK AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY | |
Hampton University’s Spring Fest Week is April 1-April 6. The week’s theme is “Let The Games Begin.” Several events are scheduled and open to the public, including a comedy show with Spoken Reasons, Sorrells and Inda Craig-Galvan, a step show against Norfolk State University, and a concert with Melanie Fiona, Trina, Big K.R.I.T, Future and Y.G. |
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| 03/08/12 LONNIE LISTON SMITH TO PERFORM AT HU OGDEN HALL | |
Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes will be coming to town on April 6. The concert, hosted by the Hampton University Musical Arts Society begins at 8 p.m. at HU's Ogden Hall. |
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| 03/06/12 HU TO HOST 34TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL DAY | |
All high school students are invited to be part of the Hampton University experience for a day. HU is hosting its 34th annual High School Day, April 6 on the University campus. This year’s theme is “Follow Us.” The schedule of events includes an outdoor soundstage, and vendor bazaar. |
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03/02/12 HU PLAYERS AND COMPANY PRESENTS 'THROUGH THE CRACK' |
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The Hampton University Players & Company will present "Through
the Crack," a stage play based on the novel by Charrita D. Danley. The
show runs March 15-18 at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee March 18 at 3 p.m. |
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03/01/12 HU TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL ADVENTURES IN ENGINEERING FOR LOCAL YOUTH |
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Local youth are invited to Hampton University to explore
future careers in engineering. The Hampton University Society of Women
Engineers along with the Region E Members at Large section will host the "Adventures
in Engineering" event on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Olin Engineering
Building on the campus of HU. |
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02/27/12 HU PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
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Dr. William R. Harvey, president of Hampton University
and owner of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Houghton, Mich., has been
appointed to the National Geographic Society board of trustees. Dr. Wanda
M. Austin, president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, was also appointed.
They join 19 other trustees who are leaders in science, education, law,
business, finance, government and public service. |
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02/24/12 NEW HU DEANS FOCUS ON RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIONS |
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This academic year Hampton University has reinforced
its commitment to undergraduate and graduate research and collaboration
across disciplines. The new academic deans that joined HU this year have
committed to increasing innovative research and interdisciplinary collaborations
within their schools. |
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02/20/12 HU WINS NASCAR'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR AWARD |
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Hampton University was chosen as the educational institution of the year for the NASCAR Diversity initiative. The Health Physical Education and Recreation Department (HPER) and the Scripps Howard School of Journalism worked together last year in an effort that produced the Eighth Annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine. |
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02/15/12 HU WELCOMES ACTORS DARRYL M. BELL AND TEMPESTT BLEDSOE TO DISCUSS 'THE ARTIST AS ACTIVIST' |
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The Hampton University Center for Public Policy and
Leadership Spring Speaker's Series and the Department of Fine and Performing
Arts are co-sponsoring "A Conversation with Darryl M. Bell and Tempestt
Bledsoe," Feb. 17 noon to 1p.m. in the Little Theatre in Armstrong Hall.
The topic being discussed will be "The Artists as Activist." |
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02/08/12 HU CONFERENCE ON THE BLACK FAMILY TO FOCUS ON 'ROOTS & WINGS' |
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The Hampton University School of Liberal Arts will
host the 34th Annual Conference on the Black Family on March 14-16, 2012
on the campus of Hampton University. This year's theme, 'Roots & Wings:
The Road to the Future Runs Through the Past,' will discuss the black family
as a unit and how its respective communities must learn from its historical
past and acknowledge the challenges that have been overcome, to be where
we are today. |
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02/08/12 HU STUDENT RESEARCH DAY TO EXPLORE INFORMATION SECURITY IN STEM FIELDS |
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The Hampton University School of Science is hosting
the 17th Annual Student Research Day Symposium on February 10, from 8 a.m.
- 2 p.m. in the HU Student Center Ballroom. The symposium will highlight
research from high school, undergraduate and graduate students across a
wide spectrum of research topics. |
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| 01/31/12 HU GRANT FOCUSES ON STUDENTS' SUCCESS IN ALGEBRA | |
Hampton University has created a partnership with Paul
D. Camp and Thomas Nelson Community Colleges, and Chesapeake, Hampton and
Norfolk School Divisions affecting more than 50,000 secondary and undergraduate
students in Hampton Roads Virginia. |
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01/31/12 HU PROFESSOR RECEIVES 2012 OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD |
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The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
has named Dr. Zina McGee, Hampton University endowed professor
of sociology, a 2012 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient. The award is
the highest recognition for professors from the Commonwealth. |
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01/27/12 HU/ODU TEAM TIDEWATER SELECTED TO COMPETE IN SOLAR DECATHLON 2013 |
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Team Tidewater Virginia, made up of students from Hampton
and Old Dominion Universities, has been selected to compete in the U.S.
Department of Energy's (DOE) Solar Decathlon 2013. This is the second consecutive
time Team Tidewater has been chosen to compete in the Solar Decathlon. |
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| 01/25/12 HU TO HOST "EDUCATION UNDER FIRE" SCREENING | |
Hampton University is hosting a screening and panel
discussion on the 30-minute documentary “Education Under Fire.” The
program focuses on the Islamic Republic of Iran's 30-year policy to deny
members of its Bahá´í community the right to attend
any institution of higher education. The screening is at 7 p.m., Feb. 9
in the HU Student Center Theater. |
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| 01/23/12 HU TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING ON SCHOOL CHOICE | |
Hampton University will host a town hall meeting to
discuss the topic Fighting Educational Injustice on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. in
the HU Student Center Ballroom. The town hall meeting is sponsored by the
Bernard Center for Women, Politics & Public Policy and National School
Choice Week, Jan. 22-28. |
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01/20/12 HU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT TO GIVE FOUNDER'S DAY ADDRESS |
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The President of the National Hampton Alumni Association
Joan McMillan Wickham will give the keynote address at the 119th Annual
Hampton University Founder's Day ceremony on Jan. 29 at 11:30 a.m. in Ogden
Hall. |
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| 01/18/12 HU BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2012 | |
Hampton University is hosting several events on campus
in February to commemorate Black History Month. The month's theme at HU
is "A Journey to Higher Grounds." For more details and pricing information
contact the HU Office of Student Activities at (757) 727-5691. |
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01/13/12 ACTRESS AUNJANUE ELLIS TO TEACH COURSES ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AT HU |
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The Hampton University Department of Fine and Performing
Arts welcomes Aunjanue Ellis, who recently appeared in “The Help,” as
the artist-in-residence for the Spring 2012 semester. Ellis will instruct
courses and guest star in the Hampton Players and Company March 15-17 production
of “The Crack.” |
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| 01/09/12 PILOT TRAINING RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE HU FLIGHT TEAM | |
The Horizon Flight Center in Chesapeake, Va., is holding
a raffle to benefit the Hampton University flight team, the Air Pirates.
Proceeds from the raffle will fund expenses of the national competition
in Kansas in the spring. |
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| 01/06/12 HU CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY | |
The Hampton University Office of Student Activities and Pan-Hellenic Council will sponsor the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March at 11 a.m., Jan. 16 beginning at the campus’ Emancipation Oak on Emancipation Drive and ending at Ogden Hall. |
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11/29/11 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY SENIOR SELECTED AS A 2012 MARSHALL SCHOLAR |
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Hampton University senior Kendyl Crawley-Crawford has
been chosen as a 2012 Marshall Scholar. |
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11/29/11 HU STUDENTS PLAN AWARENESS ACTIVITIES FOR WORLD AIDS DAY |
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Student organizations at Hampton University are recognizing
World AIDS Day Dec. 1 with awareness activities. The day’s theme
is “Getting to Zero: Zero AIDS Related Deaths, Zero New Infections,
Zero Discrimination.” |
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11/22/11 BRETT PULLEY OF BLOOMBERG NEWS NAMED NEW DEAN OF THE HU JOURNALISM SCHOOL |
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Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey
has announced that Brett Pulley has been named dean of the HU Scripps Howard
School of Journalism and Communications. Pulley’s appointment is
effective January 1, 2012. |
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11/18/11 HU COMMUNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF DEVOTED CHOIR DIRECTOR ROYZELL L. DILLARD |
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The Hampton University family mourns the death of devoted
alumnus and faculty member, Mr. Royzell L. Dillard, who passed away on
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. Joining the Hampton University faculty in 1986,
Dillard served as a faithful member for twenty-five years. At the time
of his passing, he was an Assistant Professor of Music, the Director of
University Choirs, and the Minister of Music at Hampton University’s
Memorial Church. |
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11/15/11 HAMPTON PLAYERS AND COMPANY PRESENT 'HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE' |
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The Hampton University Players & Company will present “How
I Learned to Drive,” directed by Dr. Robin Jackson Boisseau. The
show runs Dec. 2-3 at Armstrong Hall Little Theater at 8 p.m., with a Sunday
matinee on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 general, $8 senior citizens,
and $8 non-HU students. |
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| 11/14/11 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY TO HOST FALL OPEN HOUSE | |
All prospective undergraduate students are invited
to attend the Hampton University Office of Admission Fall Open House on
Saturday, Nov. 19 in the HU Student Center. The event will begin
at 8 a.m. with registration and continue through 1 p.m. Prospective students
will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and students and
experience what Hampton University has to offer. |
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| 11/11/11 WAVY TO HOST W82TXT RALLY AT HU | |
WAVY News Anchor Don Roberts and 10 on Your Side are
hosting a W82TXT (Wait
to Text) rally at Hampton University Nov. 18. The campaign is a grass roots
effort of WAVY’s 10 On Your Side to prevent texting and driving.
That day, the station will air live from HU for its noon broadcast. |
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11/04/11 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY SENIOR SELECTED AS MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST |
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Hampton University senior Kendyl Crawley-Crawford has
been chosen as a 2012 Marshall Scholarship finalist. |
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11/03/11 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST |
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Hampton University’s 2011 valedictorian and former
Student Government Association President Jeffrey Eugene has been named
a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarships. |
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| 11/01/11 FREE HIV/AIDS TESTING AT HU'S "DAY OF AWARENESS" | |
The Hampton University Department of Health Physical
Education and Recreation (HPER) and the University Health Center are hosting
a “Day of Awareness” and offering free HIV/AIDS testing for
HU students Nov. 7. |
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| 10/25/11 HU SCHOOL OF PHARMACY TO HOST WELLNESS FAIR | |
The Hampton University
School of Pharmacy (HUSOP) is
hosting a Health and Wellness Fair, in conjunction with the Script Your
Future Campaign, at the West Hampton Community Center, 1638 Briarfield.
Rd, Oct. 29. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free and open to
the public. The goal of the interactive fair is to provide the public with
tools and strategies to improve medication adherence. HUSOP students and
faculty will be on hand to assist with questions about medications. Visitors
can also bring their medications with them to get consultation on proper
use. |
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10/21/11 HU ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY SEASON |
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The Hampton
University Musical Arts Society has announced its 2011-2012 events
featuring the Urban Souls Dance Company, Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-a-Long
and Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes. All performances will be
held in Hampton University’s historic Ogden Hall, widely known for
being one of the premier acoustic settings on the East Coast. |
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10/19/11 HU STUDENTS ASSIST IN MEDIA TRAINING OF 2011 NASCAR DRIVE FOR DIVERSITY COMBINE |
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Hampton University students will work alongside 24 aspiring
NASCAR drivers who will showcase their skills as part of the Eighth Annual
NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine, Oct. 18-20. HU Scripps Howard
School of Journalism and Communications students will simulate a “media
coverage experience” as part of media training for all the drivers. |
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10/05/11 HU LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TO HOST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT |
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The William R. Harvey Leadership Institute will host
the 2011 High School Student Leadership Summit on Nov. 18-20 at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel in downtown Hampton. High school seniors are invited to attend
the summit, entitled “Leaders are Relevant.” |
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10/01/11 HU MUSEUM AWARDED $95,631 GRANT FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES |
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The Hampton University Museum has received a $95,631
grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The grant, focused on African-American history and culture, will allow
the HU Museum to continue to digitize select images from the museum’s
art collection, creating an organized online art gallery for HU museum
staff and researchers. |
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09/30/11 HU PLAYERS & COMPANY PRESENTS ENCORE PRODUCTION OF 'DREAMGIRLS' |
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The Hampton University Players and Company proudly
presents an encore production of the acclaimed musical “Dreamgirls” by
Henry Krieger. This dazzling musical production will be held for one week
only Oct. 12- 16. The show runs Wednesday – Saturday
at 8 p.m. with a Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15
for general admission, $12 for senior citizens, children and students,
and free admission for HU students. |
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| 09/29/11 HU OSHER PROGRAM OFFERS LINE-DANCING WORKSHOP | |
The Hampton University OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute
(OLLI) is hosting a line-dancing workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Oct. 29 in the HU Student Center Ballroom. The workshop is open to the
public and the cost is $7. Beverages will be provided. |
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09/26/11 PRUDENTIAL DONATES $1 MILLION TO HU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
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The Hampton University School of Business today announced
that it has been awarded $1 million by Prudential Financial, Inc. to enhance
its technology and communications facilities. |
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| 09/26/11 HU HOSTS FALL CAREER FAIR FOR STUDENTS, ALUMNI | |
Hampton University will be host its annual Fall Career
Fair Sept. 29, in the HU Convocation
Center. The career fair is open to HU students and alumni, and is from10
a.m. until 3 p.m. The attire for the career fair is business casual or
company uniforms for employers, and business attire for students and alumni. |
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| 09/22/11 BRAZILIAN HIGHER EDUCATION DELEGATION TO VISIT HU | |
In partnership with the U.S. State Department and White
House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hampton
University will host eight Brazilian delegates that serve in various capacities
in higher education across Brazil on Friday, Sept. 23. |
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09/21/11 NEW HU EXECUTIVE VP TO ADDRESS STUDENTS AT CONVOCATION |
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Hampton University welcomes Dr. JoAnn Haysbert, executive
vice president at Hampton University, as the speaker for the 69th Annual
Opening Convocation on Sunday, Sept. 25. The recipients of the Hampton
University Edward L. Hamm, Sr. teaching award; Wayne Dawkins, assistant
professor in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications
and Dr. Godson Nwokogu, professor in the Department of Chemistry, will
also be recognized at the ceremony. |
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| 09/16/11 HU HOMECOMING 2011 | |
Hampton University will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 15 – Oct
23. The week’s theme is “Blast From The Past – A Space
In Time.” All events are open to the public. For more information
contact the HU Office of Student Activities at 757.727.5691.
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09/15/11 PHARMACY SCHOOL AWARDED $1.3 MILLION NIH RESEARCH GRANT |
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The Hampton University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the School of Pharmacy received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health/ National Heart Lung and Blood Institutes (NIH/NHLBI). The funding will support the "Impact of Oxidative Stress-Regulated Angiogenesis in Pulmonary Fibrosis" research project. Dr. Neelam Azad and Dr. Anand Iyer, assistant professors in the Department of Pharmaceutical, are the principal and co principal investigators. The research will extend through June 2016.
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| 09/02/11 HU PLAYERS ANNOUNCE 2011-2012 THEATER SEASON | |
| The Hampton University Players and Company proudly
presents its 2011-2012 theater season. Described as the “Season
of Influence,” this year’s showcase features Broadway worthy
performances with guest star Aunjanue Ellis of “The Help” appearing
in one of the productions. All performances are in HU’s Armstrong
Hall Little Theater.
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08/23/11 HU RECEIVES GRANT TO ENHANCE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LAB |
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| The Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology
was awarded $35,000 from Dominion Virginia Power’s Dominion Resources.
The grant will go toward enhancing the energy conversion lab.
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08/15/11 HU ADMISSION OFFICE TO SPONSOR BLACK EXPO TOUR COLLEGE ROW |
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| Hampton University will sponsor College Row, an on-site
admissions exhibition at the 2011 Black Expo Tour, on Aug. 20 from 11a.m. – 2
p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. College Row will help provide
the Hampton Roads community with an opportunity to learn more about the
admissions process.
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| 08/11/11 HU PHARMACY SCHOOL LAUDED FOR PARTNERSHIP | |
| The Hampton University School of Pharmacy was recently
recognized, by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Virginia
Governor Bob McDonnell, for its educational partnership with the Norfolk
Technical Center. Norfolk Technical Center houses the only Virginia Board
approved pharmacy technician program in a public high school system in Hampton
Roads. The goal of the partnership is to build a pipeline of students who
want to further their education and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at
Hampton University.
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08/10/11 HU RECEIVES $85,000 AWARD TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES |
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| Hampton University is the recipient of a Minority Serving
Institutions (MSI) Initiative for Substance Abuse (SA), HIV and Hepatitis
Prevention award for $85,000. It is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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08/09/11 HU LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, PENINSULA CHAMBER TO COLLABORATE ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH |
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| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
William R. Harvey Leadership Institute at Hampton University and the Virginia
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce are engaged in a collaboration to promote
leadership development, and improve business and job opportunities in the
local community.
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08/04/11 HU TO HOST UNCF/MELLON TEACHING AND LEARNING INSTITUTE |
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| Hampton, VA - Hampton University
will sponsor a UNCF/Mellon Teaching and Learning Institute aimed at administration,
faculty and staff of HBCUs on Aug. 10-12. The event’s theme is “Extending
a Legacy of International Presence and Outreach at HBCUs-Social Justice
and Education Policy for the 21st Century.”
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07/20/11 KESHIA CAMPBELL APPOINTED ATHLETICS DIRECTOR AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY |
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| Hampton, VA - Keshia Campbell has
been named the new director of athletics at Hampton University. Campbell,
who has extensive experience in athletics administration, will begin at
Hampton on Aug. 15.
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07/12/11 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FROM SAUDI ARABIA VISITS HU, COACH SIX |
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| Hampton, VA - Female basketball
players from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia are visiting Hampton University and women’s
head coach David Six, as part of a 10-day trip to the United States. Their
July 13 visit to HU is sponsored by SportsUnited, an international exchange
program of the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs, that helps youth around the world translate athletic success to
life skills.
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| 06/23/11 HU PRESIDENT DONATES ADDITIONAL GIFT TO STAFF | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University President
Dr. William R. Harvey and Mrs. Norma B. Harvey, have given a $166,000 personal
gift to HU to support a wage increase to all full-time permanent HU staff
earning less than $8 an hour. Through this donation, 118 full-time,
permanent HU staff employees will receive a wage increase equal to $8 an
hour. This increase takes effect July 1.
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| 06/13/11 HU SCHOOL OF NURSING RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University School of Nursing received a $50,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Careers in Nursing Scholarship (NCIN) Program. Five scholarships worth $10,000 each will be awarded to students entering the university’s accelerated nursing program in the 2011-2012 academic year.
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| 06/07/11
HU DPT PROGRAM GETS DECADE LONG RE-ACCREDITATION |
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| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been re accredited for
10 years by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE).
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| 05/27/11
TWO OBAMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS TO ADDRESS HU MINISTERS' CONFERENCE |
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| Hampton, VA - U.S. Secretary of
Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. John S. Wilson,
Jr., executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs, will address
the largest gathering of interdenominational African-American
clergy in the world at the
Hampton
University 97th Annual Ministers’ Conference
on June 7 at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the HU Convocation
Center.
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| 05/26/11
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHES PARTNERSHIP WITH US COAST GUARD |
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| Hampton, VA -Hampton University signed
a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard on May 13. The partnership
agreement will provide HU students with scholarships and internship opportunities
in the Coast Guard.
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| 05/26/11 HU SUMMER 2011 PROGRAMS | |
| Hampton, VA -Hampton University hosts
several summer programs on its campus. These programs provide valuable enrichment
and academic opportunities for participants of all ages. Visit http://www.hamptonu.edu/academics/summer/programs.htm for
more information.
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| 05/18/11
HU MUSEUM PRESENTS "CORAPEAKE: A SMALL COMMUNITY ON THE VERGE OF CHANGE" |
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| Hampton, VA - Corapeake: A Small
Community on the Verge of Change will be on display at the Hampton
University Museum from June 5 - Nov. 23. Corapeake is a
photographic exhibit by renowned photographer Kendall Messick representative
of small town life in the South.
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| 05/05/11 HARVEYS DONATE $1 MILLION TO HU | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University President
Dr. William R. Harvey and Mrs. Norma B. Harvey have given a gift of $1 million
to Hampton University to be utilized as incentives to increase faculty salaries.
This is the second $1 million gift the Harveys’ have donated to the
University. For the academic year 2011-12, every Hampton University faculty
member will receive at least a three percent increase. The Harveys’ donation
will provide additional funds for those faculty members who have received
grants, published articles in refereed journals, and provided significant
service to Hampton University. Under this arrangement some faculty members
may be able to receive salary increments up to eight percent.
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| 04/21/11 HU JOINS IN EARTH DAY GAME TO IMPROVE THE BAY | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University is
one of seven universities participating in the University of Virginia (UVa)
Bay Game on Earth Day, April 22. Teams of students from schools in Virginia
and Maryland, representing different disciplines, will represent seven of
the major watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay.
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| 04/18/11 DENIM DAY AT HU | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University is recognizing
Denim Day 2011 this year with planned events on April 19, including
a Sexual Assault Awareness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a panel discussion
called “A Survivor Speaks” at 7 p.m. Members of the organization
Survivors Not Victims (SNV) will be on the panel along with members of the
HU Student Counseling Center, and other organizations.
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| 04/06/11 HU HOSTS 5K RUN/WALK BY THE BAY | |
| Hampton, VA - The 2nd Hampton University
5K by the Bay Run/Walk will be held on April 16 at 9 a.m. on the campus
of Hampton University. This year’s race is presented by Miss Hampton
University Desiree Williams and her court. Beginning at Holland Hall Gymnasium,
the race will take place around the waterfront campus. Fundraising proceeds
from the race will benefit Williams’ platform: “Staying
Healthy – The Natural Way.”
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| 04/06/11
CELEBRATE EASTER BY THE BAY E-G-G-STRAVAGANZA AT HU |
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| Hampton, VA - Hampton University and the Pomoco Auto Group will host the Easter by the Bay E-G-G-stravaganza on Sat., April 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at 30 Strawberry Banks Boulevard in Hampton, Va.
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| 03/31/11 HU STUDENTS TO HEAR LIFE LESSONS FROM FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPION GEORGE FOREMAN | |
| Hampton, VA - Former world heavyweight
champion George Foreman will address students at Hampton University on Friday,
April 8. He will speak at 11 a.m. in the Scripps Howard School of
Journalism and Communications auditorium. HU’s William R. Harvey
Leadership Institute is sponsoring the event, which is open to all Hampton
University students.
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| 03/30/11
HU 97TH ANNUAL MINISTERS' CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON PROPHETIC COMMUNITIES |
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| Hampton, VA - The 97th Annual Hampton
University’s Ministers’ Conference and 77th Annual Choir Directors’ and
Organists’ Guild Workshop will be held at Hampton University June
5-10. The HU Ministers' Conference is the largest gathering of interdenominational
African-American clergy in the world.
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| 03/22/11 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY SPRING FEST 2011 | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
2011 Spring Fest theme is “Hampton Shores – Life’s a
Beach.” Activities are a being hosted, March 27 – April 2,
by the HU Office of Student Activities. All activities are open to the
public. For more information contact Student Activities at 757.727.5691.
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| 03/21/11
BILL COSBY TO ADDRESS HAMPTON UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2011 |
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| Hampton, VA - Hampton University welcomes
actor/comedian Dr. William "Bill" Cosby Jr., one of the most influential
performers of our time, as the speaker for the 141st Annual Commencement
on Sunday, May 8, 2011.
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| 03/16/11 HU TO HOST EDUCATION CAREER FAIR | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Division of Education will host its 21st Annual Education Career Fair on
March 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hampton University Student Center
Ballroom.
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| 03/16/11
MEDIA ALERT - HU BLACK FAMILY CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT HEALTH DISPARITIES |
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| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
School of Nursing is hosting the 33rd Annual Conference on the Black Family
March 16-18. The theme is "Reducing Health Disparities: Promoting
Healthy Families Across Generations.” Event sessions and dialogue
will highlight issues of African American families in the areas of education,
health and physical fitness, and spirituality.
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| 03/15/11 HU ANNUAL READ-IN WELCOMES AUTHOR DANIEL BLACK | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University’s
Department of English has announced that Daniel Black’s novel “They
Tell Me of a Home” has been selected as the 2011 Annual Read-In book. The
Annual Read-In welcomes the author to campus for a number of free events
held March 30-31.
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| 03/02/11 HU PLAYERS & COMPANY DAZZLE WITH DREAMGIRLS | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Players and Company proudly presents the acclaimed musical “Dreamgirls” by
Henry Krieger. This dazzling musical production will be held March 24-27
and March 31-April 3, with Thursday – Saturday performances at 8
p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission,
$12 for senior citizens, children and students, and free admission for
HU students.
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| 02/28/11
HU BLACK FAMILY CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT HEALTH DISPARITIES |
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| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
School of Nursing is hosting this year’s 33rd Annual Conference on
the Black Family March 16-18. The theme is "Reducing Health Disparities:
Promoting Healthy Families Across Generations.” Event sessions
and dialogue will highlight issues of African American families in the
areas of education, health and physical fitness, and spirituality.
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| 02/24/11
HU TO WELCOME REP. BOBBY SCOTT FOR NATIONAL TRIO DAY |
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| Hampton, VA - Hampton University
will host U.S. Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and the
local community in celebration of National TRIO Day on Saturday, Feb. 26.
TRIO Day recognizes and highlights TRIO programs including Upward Bound,
Talent Search and Student Support Services. The local event will begin
at 9 a.m. in the Hampton University Student Center Ballroom, and end at
1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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| 02/16/11 HU
PROFESSOR AWARDED FOR SERVICE IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION |
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| Hampton, VA - Dr. Carmina Sanchez-Del-Valle,
associate professor in the HU Department of Architecture, will receive the
2010-11 Distinguished Professor Award from the Association of Collegiate
Schools of Architecture (ACSA). The award ceremony will be held, March 3-6
in Montreal at the ACSA’s 99th Annual Meeting.
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| 02/16/11 GET
CONNECTED WITH HAMPTON UNIVERSITY @ HIGH SCHOOL DAY |
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| Hampton, VA - All high school students are invited to be part of the Hampton University experience for a day. HU is hosting its 33rd annual High School Day April 1 on the university campus. The event gives a preview of what HU offers academically and culturally, by having representatives from various areas on-hand to answer questions and provide prospective students with information.
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| 02/14/11 DR. WILLIAM R. HARVEY NAMED CITIZEN OF THE YEAR | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has been named the Daily Press Citizen of Year for 2010.
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| 02/11/11 HU TO AWARD $5000 GRANTS TO LOCAL STUDENTS | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University
is awarding $250,000 in non-merit based aid to high school seniors in the
Hampton Roads and Greater Richmond areas.
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| 02/07/11
SPORTSCENTER ANCHOR JAY HARRIS, ESPN EXECUTIVES TO VISIT HU |
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| Hampton, VA - Norfolk native
and ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Jay Harris and other ESPN executives
will visit Hampton University for ESPN Day on Feb. 18, to educate
students about the station’s internship and career opportunities.
The HU Department of Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) is
hosting the event.
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| 02/04/11 HU WELCOMES PROJECT TRIO | |
| Hampton, VA -The Hampton University
Musical Arts Society proudly welcomes PROJECT Trio on Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
in Ogden Hall. Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 for all students.
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| 01/27/11 HU BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2011 | |
| Hampton, VA -Hampton University is hosting
several events on campus in February to commemorate Black History Month.
The month’s theme is “A Night in the Museum: Black Empowerment
Through The Ages.” For more information contact the HU Office of
Student Activities at (757) 727-5691.
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| 01/26/11 HU MUSEUM PRESENTS WORKS ON PAPER BY CELEBRATED PRINTMAKER MARGO HUMPHREY | |
| Hampton, VA - Her Story: Margo Humphrey
Lithographs and Works on Paper will be on view from Feb. 4 through
May 9 at the Hampton University Museum. Her Story surveys
the career of the renowned printmaker Margo Humphrey, representing more
than 40 years of the artist’s practice. Her Story was jointly
curated by Robert E. Steele, executive director of the David Driskell Center
at the University of Maryland, and Curator Dr. Adrienne L. Childs. complete story |
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| 01/26/11
HU PROFESSOR NAMED 2011 VIRGINIA OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST |
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| Hampton, VA - Dr. Cynthia Keppel
has been named a 2011 recipient of the Virginia Outstanding Scientist Award.
Keppel serves as a Hampton University (HU) Endowed Professor of Physics,
staff scientist at the Thomas Jefferson National Laboratory (Jefferson Lab),
and scientific and technical director of the Hampton University Proton Therapy
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| 01/21/11
MAYOR MCKINLEY L. PRICE TO SPEAK AT HU FOUNDER'S DAY |
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| Hampton, VA - Hampton University will welcome McKinley L. Price, Mayor of Newport News, as its 118th Annual Founder's Day speaker on Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Ogden Hall. The new HU Multi-Use facility will be dedicated immediately after the ceremony.
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| 01/13/11
BLACK HERITAGE STAMP FEATURING BARBARA JORDAN UNVEILING AT HU |
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| Hampton, VA - The HU Office of Student Activities is hosting a national unveiling of the 2011 Black Heritage postage stamp honoring former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. The event is 6 p.m., Feb. 17 at the HU Student Center Ballroom, and is part of the university's Black History Month events. U.S. Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott is the event's guest speaker. The event is free and open to the public.complete story |
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| 01/13/11 HU J-SCHOOL WELCOMES ACTRESS, AUTHOR DENISE NICHOLAS | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University’s
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications welcomes former actress
and author Denise Nicholas on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the next Caldwell
Café. Nicholas will speak about her role in the civil rights
movement. The event is free and open to the public.
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| 12/21/10 HU APPOINTS FEDERAL RELATIONS OFFICER | |
| Hampton, VA - In order to be more actively
engaged with federal legislation and developments affecting research and
higher education, Hampton University has appointed Stephanie M. Phillips
as the federal relations officer.complete story |
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| 01/07/11 HU HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. | |
| Hampton, VA - This year Hampton University will host two events to commemorate the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Both events are free and open to the public.
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| 12/10/10
HU LEADS NSF PROGRAM ENCOURAGING AFRICAN AMERICANS TO PURSUE ROBOTICS |
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| Hampton, VA - Hampton University
(HU) is the lead university of the recently extended Advancing Robotics
Technology for Societal Impact (ARTSI) Alliance grant. The National Science
Foundation (NSF) has awarded the ARTSI Alliance $1.5 million and has extended
its support for an additional two-years.complete story |
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| 12/07/10 HU RECOGNIZED AS A LEADING VA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION |
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| Hampton, VA - The Virginia Chamber
of Commerce honored Hampton University with the presentation of the Virginia
Torchbearer Award on Dec. 2. Awarded to Virginia’s leading economic
development organizations, the Torchbearer awards were presented at the
Virginia Economic Summit, held at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg,
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| 11/30/10 WORLD AIDS DAY AT HU | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Student Leadership Program (SLP) and Student Government Association (SGA)
coordinated the university's events in recognition of World AIDS Day tomorrow.
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| 11/23/10 HU PRESENTS FREE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Department of Music, The Musical Arts Society, The University Chamber Orchestra
and the Hampton University Choirs present the holiday performance of George
F. Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. in HU’s
Robert C. Ogden Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations
to the Choir and Orchestra Scholarship campaigns will be accepted.
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| 11/22/10 HU NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University Provost
Dr. Pamela V. Hammond has announced the appointment of Battinto L. Batts
Jr. as director of the William R. Harvey Leadership Institute at Hampton
University. Batts began his appointment on Nov. 15.
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| 11/17/10 CHEMISTRY NOBEL LAUREATE TO LECTURE AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Department of Chemistry presents a lecture by Dr. Sidney Altman, 1989 Nobel
Prize in Chemistry winner, on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the HU Student
Center Ballroom.
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| 11/17/10 HU PLAYERS & CO. PRESENT "DOUBT" | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Players and Company proudly present "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley. This
intriguing, dark drama will be held Dec. 2-5 in Armstrong Hall's Little
Theater at HU. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday
matinee opens at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for senior
citizens, children and students, and free admission for HU students.
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| 11/15/10 HU ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT RESEARCHING DESIGNS TO MAKE AIRCRAFT FLY BETTER | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University’s
School of Engineering and Technology was awarded a research contract from
Lockheed Martin for $93,000. Dr. Morris H. Morgan, III, professor in the
Department of Engineering and principal investigator of the contract, and
Vitali Khaikine, a researcher in the Department of Engineering, will work
in the HU Aeropropulsion Center (HU-APC), at the HU Olin engineering building,
researching designs to allow aircraft to fly at super and hypersonic speeds.
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| 11/08/10 HU OFFERING FREE VACCINE FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, & STAFF | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Health Center is hosting a free flu vaccine clinic twice this
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| 11/04/10 HU NAMED A TOP RESEARCH INSTITUTION | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University
has been named a top research institution in the 2010 Washington Monthly
College Guide. HU is listed in the top 10 ranking in the Research Category
for master’s universities. Hampton University is also listed No. 32
in the Top 50 Master’s Universities category out of more than 500
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| 11/03/10 HU RECEIVES GRANT TO PURCHASE GRAND PIANO | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University's Department
of Music has received a $90,000 grant from the E.K. Sloane Fund of the Hampton
Roads Community Foundation to support of the purchase of a new Steinway
Model D grand piano. The piano is located in Ogden Hall.
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| 10/20/10 DOMINION AWARDS HU J-SCHOOL GRANT TO INCREASE ENERGY AWARENESS | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University's Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation to implement student-produced multimedia energy-related projects.
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| 10/18/10
HU COMMUNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF JERON XAVIER GRAYSON |
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| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
community mourns the loss of Hampton University student Jeron Xavier Grayson. Grayson,
18, was fatally wounded on Oct. 17 in California, Pa. He was
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| 10/13/10 HU AWARDED $1.2M TO ESTABLISH SUPPORT CENTER FOR DISABLED CHILDREN | |
| Hampton, VA -The Hampton University Department
of Physical Therapy was awarded a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. The funding will establish a family support
center for underserved families with developmentally disabled pre-school
children, which is a high priority of HU’s President William R. Harvey.complete story |
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| 10/11/10 CHRYSLER MUSEUM TO FEATURE HU STUDENTS' DRAWINGS | |
| Hampton, VA -
Hampton University architecture students will have their urban
designs on exhibit at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk on Oct. 17 at
2:30 in the Kaufman Auditorium. The exhibit, Norfolk Toulon: Maritime Sister
Cities, features drawings from Ray Gindroz, an internationally renowned
architect and urban designer.
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| 10/08/10 HU HOMECOMING 2010 | |
| Hampton, VA -
Hampton University’s 2010 homecoming theme is “Lost At Sea: Pirate
Takeover.” Events are scheduled throughout the week, beginning Nov.
1. The week’s highlights include the Nov. 6 football game where
the Pirates take on the Wildcats of Bethune Cookman at 2 p.m. at Armstrong
Stadium. Game tickets are $35 for reserved adult seating, $25 for general
admission, $20 for senior citizens, and $10 for graduate, continuing education
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| 10/06/10 HU STUDENTS, VERIZON HELP CLEAN UP COMMUNITY CENTER | |
| Hampton, VA -
Verizon Wireless is teaming with Hampton University in a partnership
that will equal revitalization for the North Phoebus Community Center located
on Chamberlin Avenue in Hampton.
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| 10/05/10
HAMPTON PLAYERS AND COMPANY ANNOUNCE THEATER SEASON |
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| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Players and Company proudly announces its 2010-2011 theater season. Described
as the “Season of Power,” this year’s three performances
showcase characters of vigor and emotional strength. All performances will
be held in HU’s Armstrong Hall Little Theater.complete story |
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| 10/01/10 HU HOSTS UNCF TOUR, COMEDIENNES AND ACTORS AS HOSTS | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University
is the kick off site for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Historically
Black College and University (HBCU) Empower Me Tour. The event, from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m., Oct. 2, is a marketing platform created to empower a movement
among young people and promote academic excellence and personal responsibility
through relevant program content and celebrity engagement, according to
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| 09/30/10 HU ANNOUNCES MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY SEASON | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University Musical
Arts Society has announced its 2010-2011 season featuring internationally
renowned musicians Leon Bates, PROJECT Trio, and Derrick Gardner and the
Jazz Prophets. All performances will be held in HU’s Ogden
Hall, widely known for being one of the premier acoustical settings on
the East Coast.complete story |
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| 09/29/10 HU DEPT. OF MUSIC PRESENTS THE HAMPTON ROADS QUINTET | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University
Department of Music’s Faculty and Friends Chamber of Music Series
presents The Hampton Roads Quintet on Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in Ogden Hall. This
event is free and open to the public.complete story |
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| 09/27/10 HU RECEIVES GRANT TO ESTABLISH BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University Department
of Chemistry recently received a $293,853 grant from the National Science
Foundation (NSF) to establish the new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
degree program. complete story |
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| 09/26/10 RUFFIN COMMENDS HU FOR ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES | |
| Hampton, VA - At the 68th Annual Hampton University Opening Convocation Ceremony today, Dr. John Ruffin, director of the National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities, commended Hampton University for its many programs and initiatives that address health disparities.complete story |
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| 09/20/10 LEADER IN MINORITY HEALTH FIELD TO SPEAK AT HU CONVOCATION | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University welcomes
Dr. John Ruffin, director of the National Center on Minority Health and
Health Disparities (NCMHD), as the speaker for the 68th Annual Opening Convocation
on Sunday, Sept. 26. The recipient of the Hampton University Edward L. Hamm,
Sr. teaching award; Dr. Sharad Maheshwari, associate professor of management;
will also be recognized at the ceremony.complete story |
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| 09/17/10 PIRATES HOME OPENER DEDICATED TO MILITARY PERSONNEL | |
| Hampton, VA - The Hampton University home
opener football game at Armstrong Stadium tomorrow will be dedicated to
the men and women of the U.S. military. The game will begin
at 6 p.m. when the Pirates take on the Aggies of North Carolina A&T.
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| 08/30/10 HU AVIATION PROFESSOR RECEIVES TOP ACCREDITATION | |
| Hampton, VA - Hampton University's
Dr. Donna Wilt recently earned renewal of her Master Certified
Flight Instructor (CFI) accreditation. Wilt, associate professor
in the Department of Aviation, is one of only 53 flight professionals
in the United States to earn the national accreditation four times. complete story |
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| 08/26/10 HU WELCOMES 1172 NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENTS | |
| Hampton, VA - New and transfer students
will begin arriving on Hampton University’s campus tomorrow for the
Fall 2010 semester. A total of 1172 students (1032 new students
and 140 transfer students) will begin classes on Sept. 7. Freshman Orientation
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| 08/25/10
HU's "THE VIEW FROM HAMPTON U" PREMIERES SEPT. 1 ON COX CHANNEL 11 |
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| Hampton, VA - In partnership with
Cox Business and Cox Channel 11, Hampton University has produced
a new television show called “The View from Hampton U.” The
public affairs program features weekly news, talk, and reality
show elements about Hampton University. The show debuts Sept. 1 at noon
on Cox Channel 11. It will run each week on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays
at noon and 5 p.m.complete story |
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| 08/20/10 HU DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF 50 YEARS STEPS DOWN | |
| Hampton, VA - Dr. Robert Martin Screen
has announced that he will step down as chair of the Department of Communicative
Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University at the end of the August. Screen,
who founded the department and has served as chair for more than 50 years,
will continue as a professor in the department, concentrating on his writing
and research in the areas of language development and disorders, and the
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