CAMPUS BRIEFS

Grambling West Campus Annex ribbon cutting set for Wednesday

Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue, faculty, staff, students and many invited guests will cut the ribbon unveiling the university’s newest campus for academic, housing and program expansion. Grambling’s West Campus Annex will open Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. at 2776 Highway 150, two miles west of New Rocky Valley Baptist Church.

The newly acquired property, the former Ruston Developmental Center, was donated to Grambling State University through Senate Bill 583 (Act 236) of the 2012 session of the Louisiana Legislature. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Rick Gallot (District 29).

“I am inviting the entire community to one of the most important events at Grambling in recent years,” said Pogue. “This acquisition of 157 acres of land and 47 buildings will better serve our students, the region and nation with a sharper focus on academics and academic opportunities.”

Campus Community Church to hold ‘Back to School Bash’ service

Join Bishop A. Bryan Smith, co-pastor Glenda Smith, and the SGA team at the Campus Community worship center in Ruston, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for a back to school service. Service location: 2505 South Vienna St. Ruston 71270.

SGA President Jonathan Allen will be a guest speaker and there will be scholarship giveaways! Students must attend the service in order to participate in the scholarship giveaway. 

Please contact the Jasmine Blinks, director of transportation, to RSVP for campus transportation to the service at 318 2744095 or email gsutransportation@gram.edu.

Police Department to issue tickets for expired decals starts Sept. 3

Grambling State University (GSU) Parking Decals for the Academic Year 2012-2013 are available at the Traffic Office.  Tuesday, Sept. 3 the GSU Police Department will start issuing tickets. 

The hours of operation for parking decals are 7:30 a.m. to 5  p.m., Monday through Thursday and Friday (7:30-11:30 a.m.). Decals for Faculty/Staff  is $25 and $12 for all students. Please note a cashier’s receipt verifying the decal payment must be obtained prior to the issuance of the decal.  Payments can be made at the Cashiers’ window at Long Jones Hall.  Methods of payment acceptable: cash, money order, check, payroll deduction or credit cards (2% processing fee). 

To purchase your parking decal, you must also have available your current driver’s license, state vehicle registration and auto insurance card.

For questions or additional information call  Jeanette Amos (274-3363) or Chief Michael Storr (274-2222).

The Favrot Student Union Board announces upcoming activities

The Favrot Student union Board will hold a number of activities for Grambling State University students.