The Grambling State University cheerleading squad set out to Daytona, Fla. on March 30 to participate in the 2010 National Cheerleading competition. The cheerleaders, under the direction of coach Terry Lilly, are known for mesmerizing performances and stellar stunts. As the squad prepared for their departure, member Courtney Samuels shared […]
Author: Ashley B. Leichmon
GSU students get a taste of Salsa
ular Dancing with the Stars it is no wonder that salsa dancing is gaining popularity. Even though salsa is most often associated with Latin Americans, people of all races in United States and Europe are dancing the merengue and cha cha cha.Grambling State University’s Cross Cultural Club offered salsa dance […]
Motivational speaker encourages parents
#8220;Positive Parenting in Challenging Times,” was this month’s theme at the PTA meeting held in the Alma J. Brown Elementary School on April 6 in the GSU School of Nursing Auditorium. The event was hosted by Carolyn Cage, PTA president. Motivational guest speaker Dr. Fairest Hill discussed the significance of […]
Performing Arts Center to bear famous name
Acting upon a request by Grambling State University to honor one of its musical legends, the UL System Board of Supervisors approved the naming of the new performing arts center as the “Conrad Hutchinson Jr. Performing Arts Center.” Interim President Dr. Frank Pogue noted, “Since arriving here a few months […]
Bedford, Smiley conduct workshop
Dr. Rory L. Bedford, director of Service-Learning and Dr. Ellen D. Smiley, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Grambling State University recently traveled to Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. to conduct a one day workshop entitled “Teaching Strategies for Greater Student Success.”The workshop was developed […]
Gearing up for annual CSI-like camp at GSU
Dr. Loretta Walton Jaggers and Dr. Nanthalia McJamerson, professors of education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction ( College of Education), are in the process of preparing for the upcoming 2010 LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps. There will be two one week camps that will be held at […]
Criminal justice holds student juvenile workshop
The Criminal Justice Department held a workshop on Tuesday, April 6 for students interested in working with juveniles in local communities.The workshop featured speaker was Carolyn Atkins, director of the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe.The purpose for the workshop was to recruit juvenile criminal justice undergraduate and graduate students. […]
NABA members score high at conference
ambling State University student members of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), accompanied by Dr. Fred Osadebe and Melanie C. Thomas, participated in “Day with NABA” activities. This annual event is an informational workshop with several different sessions through which professionals interact with students. Students met with professionals […]
SGA Election Results
The Student Government Association and Royal Court results are in. They are as follows: Sophomore class: The president is Jonathan Allen. The vice president is Antonio Stuckey. The secretary is Demetrias Spencer. Miss Sophomore is Casey Wells. Junior class: There is no president. There is no vice president. The treasurer […]
Honors activities set Tuesday
Grambling State University will hold its Annual Honors Day next Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Assembly Center. On this day, the University will formally recognize undergraduate and graduate students who excel academically. The speaker is Clarence Hawkins, director of USDA Rural Development for the State of Louisiana and former […]