The 2005 Black College Dance Exchange kicked off Wednesday, April 6 with a cross-campus processional. The organization of dance groups from HBCUs made a stop on the Grambling State University campus. Activities concluded Sunday. This year’s annual event featured three master teachers who were on hand to instruct dancers from […]
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$63,000 Fulbright-Hays grant awarded to Grambling State
Grambling State University has been awarded another Fulbright-Hays international studies grant for $63,000, this time for a five-week program in Turkey. This is the most prestigious faculty professional development grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Sue Abraham, associate professor of psychology, who wrote the proposal, has stated that […]
Giovanni appearance for Library Week observance moved
National Library Week will be celebrated on the Grambling State University campus next week, April 17 – 23. Highlighting a full slate of activities will be an appearance by renowned poet Nikki Giovanni. A reception and book signing will be held Thursday, April 21 in T.H. Harris Auditorium. The event, […]
Lamadanie holds dual position at university
The Grambling State University administration made a bold move last January by adding a new member. Mahmoud Lamadanie, who is the latest addition to the team, was hired to function in two capacities. He is the associate vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and well as the executive […]
Kiosks now set up on campus; second project from STC
There is a new way of accessing the web, Kiosks have been placed throughout the campus to allow students a faster way to access the internet. “It is our vision, that the Kiosk will serve as a convenient medium for students to access web-based information,” said Martin Lemelle. The Kiosk […]
Speech and Theatre Department wins 7 of 8 awards at national conference
On last week the GSU speech and theatre department added more notches under their belt of accomplishments when they placed in 7 out of 8 categories at the 69th Annual Conference of the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts in Memphis, Tenn. Former Head of speech department, Dr. Allen […]
Sons carrying on fathers’ musical legacy
Lil’ Romeo and Eazy-E’s son aren’t the only ones who want to follow in their fathers’ footsteps and become the next big thing in the industry. Cory Gunz -son of rapper Peter Gunz, who is best known for his appearance on the hit anthem “UpTown Baby” – is up next. […]
Nominees awaiting OK from SGA
Campaigning for student leadership is scheduled to begin Monday. As of now, the election commissioner has not granted the campaign nominees permission to run for their respected offices. “In a record to remain in compliance with family Education Rights and Privacy Act, there will be no disclosure of students records, […]
It’s time to look at the whole truth
People who say that the government has no business interfering in a private decision such as removing Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube somehow have no problem with a squad of policemen preventing her parents (or anyone else) from giving their daughter food or water. “Do those who want to keep the […]
Cheerleaders ready for national competition
As the NFL draft and spring training begins, people are getting ready for the football season all over again. There is one group that has been preparing for an event of their own: nationals. The GSU cheerleading squad will officially compete in 2005 National Cheerleading Association Collegiate Cheerleading Nationals. The […]