The Planning Committee for African American History Month and the Academic Center for Excellence at Johnson C. Smith University sponsored an essay and poetry contest that was open to all JCSU students. Students composed original essays that addressed the following topic: "In what ways have African Americans been challenged...
Poetry & Essay Contest Winners Announced
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Meets with Students
The JCSU Family welcomed Malcom-Jamal Warner to campus. Warner is best known as the fun-loving "Theo" on the hit 80s sitcom The Cosby Show. His professional acting career spans over 20 years. He also has used his artistic talents behind the camera as a director. Warner's most recent acting...
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Library Debuts New Digital Collection
The James B. Duke Memorial library of Johnson C. Smith University would like to announce the debut of its new and improved digital collection, Digital Smith. This collection holds over 6,000 digitized artifacts from the Inez Moore Parker Archives and Instructional Modules from the library's Information Literacy Initiative. Highlights...
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Friday, February 26, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Student Talent Showcased in Cultural Celebration
Roots and culture definitely are a part of the Johnson C. Smith University experience. "From Africa to the Carolinas: A Journey Through Time and Space" showcased the various talents of JCSU students. Attendees were treated to an evening of music, dance, and drama--all in honor of Black History Month....
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Playwright Visits With Students
Author and playwright Vickie Evans visited Dr. Cindy Kistenberg's Production Workshop class to talk about her play, A Change Gonna Come, which the students will be presenting this semester. An ordained minister, Evans spoke to the students about the play, its significance, and how excited she was to have...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Makes Top 100 Degree Producers Ranking
Johnson C. Smith University has secured a high ranking in Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine 2009 "Top 100 Degree Producers" for African Americans undergraduates majoring in Computer Science and Information Systems. JCSU ranked 34th among the top degree producers in the nation, according to a study published in a...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Basketball Teams Volunteer at Annual Food Drive
The men and women's basketball teams, along with Coach Joyner and Coach Taylor, took a minute out of their busy schedules to volunteer during the Loaves & Fishes annual food drive. The event ran February 6-14 with eight drop off locations in the Charlotte area. The Boy Scouts of...
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Monday, February 15, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Golden Bulls Release 2010 Football National Letter Of Intent Signees
The Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls football coaching staff has released the 2010 National Letter of Intent Signees for the upcoming season. Other letters of intent are expected to arrive soon. These are the newest members of the JCSU family and the Golden Bulls football squad: 1. Quinton Spencer,...
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Student Takes First Place at National Research Conference
Michelle Jackson, a junior biology and chemistry major from Denver, Colorado was recently awarded first place for her poster presentation at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) National Research Conference. The competition was held in Washington, DC. Michelle completed her research at the University of...
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Monday, February 08, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Names Gregory Harris as New Police Chief
Johnson C. Smith University has hired Gregory C. Harris as its new Chief of Police for its Department of Public Safety. Chief Harris, a full-time instructor and faculty member in the Criminal Justice Department at South Carolina State University will officially begin on February 15. JCSU made the announcement...
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Thursday, February 04, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Miss JCSU Competes for 2010 Miss CIAA Title
CIAA Fans please show your support of Miss JCSU Raechelle Sawyers as she competes for the Food Lion 2010 Miss CIAA title. Voting Methods: Text Message: UnlimitedText: MISSCIAA JCSU to 84444Online: One vote per day from the same computerVisit: http://www.ciaatournament.org/section/miss-ciaa The voting poll is located at the bottom...
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Monday, February 01, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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CIAA Tickets On Sale
Johnson C. Smith University has a limited number of ticket booklets for the CIAA basketball tournament for purchase for students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Individual game tickets are not available, Cash, credit card, or debit cards with a credit card logo...
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Monday, February 01, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Miss JCSU Competes for 2010 Miss CIAA Title
CIAA Fans please show your support of Miss JCSU Raechelle Sawyers as she competes for the Food Lion 2010 Miss CIAA title. Voting Methods: Text Message: UnlimitedText: MISSCIAA JCSU to 84444Online: One vote per day from the same computerVisit: http://www.ciaatournament.org/section/miss-ciaa The voting poll is located at the bottom...
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU to Announce New Chief of Police
Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald L. Carter invites the media Thursday, February 4, 2010, to hear the naming of the University's new Chief of Police for the Department of Public Safety. The event will be held at 1:45 p.m. inside Grimes Lounge located in the Mary Joyce Taylor...
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Miss JCSU Competes for 2010 Miss CIAA Title
CIAA Fans please show your support of Miss JCSU Raechelle Sawyers as she competes for the Food Lion 2010 Miss CIAA title. Voting Methods: Text Message: UnlimitedText: MISSCIAA JCSU to 84444Online: One vote per day from the same computerVisit: http://www.ciaatournament.org/section/miss-ciaa The voting poll is located at the bottom...
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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2010 CIAA Tickets On Sale Feb. 5th
Johnson C. Smith University has a limited number of ticket booklets for the CIAA basketball tournament for purchase for students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends. Tickets will go on sale in the Brayboy Gymnasium on Friday, February 5, 2010, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The gymnasium will open at 6:00 a.m....
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Business & Economics Society To Host Lyceum
February 3, 2010Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium -Biddle Hall7:00 p.m.(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)Understanding Employer Expectations Don't miss a wonderful opportunity to speak with some of Charlotte's top business professionals about what employers are expecting of you! They will share with you success secrets on how to obtain, keep, and excel...
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Friday, January 22, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU to Host "Spirit of Health" Forum
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Friday, January 08, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU and Mint Museum Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Friday, January 08, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Dr. Carter to Speak at MLK Celebration
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Friday, January 08, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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The Belk Foundation Donates $500,000 for Retail Management Endowed Scholars Program
The Belk Foundation recently awarded Johnson C. Smith University $500,000 to enhance its Belk Retail Management Endowed Scholars Program. Katie B. Morris, chair of The Belk Foundation board of directors, said, "Supporting Johnson C. Smith University and other schools and educational programs throughout the southeast is a proud legacy of...
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Monday, January 04, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU to Announce Major Facility Renovation Thursday
Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald L. Carter invites the media 10 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, to hear an important announcement about the creation of a University Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum and Instructional Facility on Trade Street. The 45-minute event will be held at the site of...
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Dr. Ronald L. Carter Featured on Carolina Business Review
Dr. Ronald L. Carter will be featured on Carolina Business Review. The show airs Friday, November 27 at 8:30 p.m. on WTVI (Channel 5 on Time Warner Cable). Chris William is the host. Other air times include: Sunday, November 29 - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday December 1 - 1:30 a.m. on WUNC...
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Monday, November 23, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Workshop Scheduled for Non-Profit and Community Based Organizations
For New, Emerging, and Intermediate-Level Organizations Starting a new non-profit? Preparing for the 2010 grant season? Does your organization need to enhance its capacity? Planning new or revising current programs and services due to the economy? Need to understand how the new 990 impacts your organization? Then this is...
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Appoints New Dean
Johnson C. Smith University is pleased to announce George Harris as the incoming Dean for University Records, Admissions and Financial Aid. The Dean for University Records, Admissions and Financial Aid serves as the chief records officer (Registrar) and provides oversight and administrative leadership for several of the University's key...
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Continues Operational Excellence by Reappointing Two Employees
Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald Carter has demonstrated his continued commitment to operational excellence by reappointing two employees to serve in his office as Executive Assistant to the President for Administration and Senior Administrative Assistant. The positions became effective earlier this month. Cathy Hurd is the new...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Smith to Host College Summit Program in July 2010!
Johnson C. Smith University is pleased to announce that it will host two College Summit sessions in July as part of the University's on-going efforts to encourage early college choice and decision-making for middle and high school students. The sessions will be held during the weeks of July 19...
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Domestic Violence Awareness Program to be Held
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Criminal Justice Association and Iota Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society is sponsoring a Domestic Violence Awareness Program Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the James B. Duke Memorial Library, room 213. For more information,...
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Monday, October 26, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Crime and Safety Workshop Scheduled
The Center for Applied Leadership and Community Development & Crossroads Charlotte invite you to a Crime and Safety Workshop. Topics will include: Domestic Violence, Internet Crimes and Identity Theft. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Location: Johnson C. Smith University,...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Beacons of Change: A Conversation on the Civil Rights Movement
Johnson C. Smith University's Center for Applied Leadership and Community Development Presents: Beacons of Change: Young Adults Involved in the Civil Rights Movement "A Fireside Chat with Extraordinary People of the Civil Rights Movement" Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium - Biddle...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Marching Band Tries to Earn a Top Spot in Prestigious Musical Showcase
Johnson C. Smith University's International Institution of Sound has taken a step to participate in the 2010 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. Before JCSU's band can participate, alumni, friends, and fans are asked to vote for the Golden Bulls online by clicking the following link: http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/ You...
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Monday, October 19, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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State AT&T President to Speak Tuesday at JCSU
The Women's Intercultural Exchange will present Cynthia Marshall, North Carolina President of AT&T, as a guest speaker at JCSU's October 20, 2009 Lyceum, at 10 a.m in the Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium, Biddle Hall. This dynamic leader will share her insight into what it is like to be a...
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Monday, October 19, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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The Duke Endowment Awards $5.7 Million to JCSU
The Duke Endowment has awarded Johnson C. Smith University a $5.7 million grant to support the school as it establishes new programs on campus. The historic gift is the largest ever presented to JCSU from The Duke Endowment. The grant will support the University's Metropolitan College and help fund the...
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Homecoming Activities to Include a Food Drive
As a part of Homecoming festivities, JCSU will hold a food drive to benefit Loaves & Fishes. This non-profit agency stocks pantries in Mecklenburg County which provide much needed groceries and support to individuals in crisis. Please bring your non perishable items to the Public Relations Office (Biddle Hall, 3rd...
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Friday, October 09, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Homecoming Returns to Campus Next Week
Johnson C. Smith University officials are in high gear preparing for next week's on campus Homecoming 2009 activities which move both the football game and parade to campus. This will be the first time in decades that JCSU hosts most of its events on campus and in the Beatties Ford...
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Services Planned for JCSU Alumna Tiwanna "KoKo" Hagans
Dear JCSU family and friends, As you know earlier this week, we announced the sad news about the passing of one of our own, Tiwanna "Koko" Hagans. To that end, the University will hold a candlelight vigil in her memory at 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009, on the plaza...
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Friday, October 02, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Freshman Class Participates in Rites of Passage Ceremony
The Freshman Class of 2013 culminated their JCSU Boot Camp Experience with the Freshmen Investiture -"Rites of Passage Ceremony" on Thursday, October 1, 2009, in the Jane M. Smith Chapel on the JCSU campus. The chapel processional, led by The Obakunle Akinlana African Dance Troupe, began in the Biddle Hall...
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Charlotte Center City Partners Visit JCSU
Charlotte Center City Partners, in collaboration with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, announced today the consultant team, goals, and timing of the Center City 2020 Vision Planning process on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. The press conference was held in the Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium....
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Meet Tavis Smiley Live!
You see him on TV. You hear him on radio. Now meet Tavis Smiley live! Join Tavis Smiley and others in the community to share a day of empowering exchange. We will talk about what's important to you and your family. What are you doing today to prepare for your tomorrow? It's...
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Monday, September 28, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Operation Hope Volunteers Conduct Financial Literacy Workshops
For several weeks, the Freshman Boot Camp Experience has helped students acclimate to college life. One of the Boot Camp's events, Operation Hope: Banking on Our Future, focused on financial literacy. Operation Hope is a national White House initiative. JCSU is one of three HBCU's to launch this program....
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Monday, September 21, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Metropolitan College to Offer Praxis II Readiness Seminar
The Metropolitan College at Johnson C. Smith University is sponsoring a preparatory Praxis II Readiness Seminar beginning on October 8, 2009. The seminar will meet each Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm leading up to the November 14,2009 administration of the Praxis II test. The seminar series includes a special...
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Friday, September 18, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU To Host Mayoral Debate Tuesday
Johnson C. Smith University will host a mayoral debate with Charlotte candidates Anthony Foxx and John Lassiter Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. inside the Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium on campus. Tuesday's free event will be the first conversational debate of the general election season between...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Makes America's Best Black College Ranking
Johnson C. Smith has secured a top spot in U.S. News & World Report America's Best Black Colleges 2010 ranking for the third consecutive year. The national publication ranked JCSU 19 out of 80 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that were ranked. The University received the high ranking based on...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Stedman Graham Converses With Students
Stedman Graham, best-selling author and motivational speaker, recently visited JCSU. Graham sat down with students in Dr. Kirsten Hemmy's Interdisciplinary Studies class. This semester, the students are completing internships with community organizations such as Communities in Schools, LATIBAH Museum, and the Art House. Interdisciplinary Studies majors are provided the...
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Friday, September 11, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Campus Police To Restructure
The University commissioned a study of the services provided by the Campus Police Department, and as a result the Administration has decided to change direction in leadership to more closely align the recommendations in the report with our campus experience. This change does not affect the day to day operations...
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Friday, September 04, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Seniors Selected to Participate In UNCC Internship
JCSU's Center for Applied Leadership and Community Development and the Center for Career Development, through a recent collaboration with UNCC - Institute for Social Capital, Inc., awarded Ms. Natalie Davis and Ms. Alyssa Leonard a 2009 Fall Semester Internship at the Institute for Social Capital. According to Sherrill Hampton, Director...
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Opening Convocation to Formally Welcome New Students
Johnson C. Smith University will hold its Opening Convocation on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium. The ceremony formally welcomes new students to the University. It also symbolically marks the beginning of their collegiate experiences. Dr. Ronald L. Carter, Johnson C. Smith University...
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Freshman Boot Camp In Full Swing
JCSU's newest freshman class took part in the Official Opening of their Boot Camp Experience on Saturday, August 22nd. Students were welcomed by Dr. Carter and then spent the majority of the day in mini work sessions to help acclimate them to the JCSU experience. Students will culminate their Boot...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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Miss JCSU 2009-2010 Welcomes Students
Greetings Fellow Smithites, It is with esteemed honor and pride to welcome you to JCSU as we endeavor to "Remember Tradition and Inspire Change." Whether you are an entering freshman or returning student, this year promises to be one filled with excitement and opportunities to become the best we can...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU to Host Free Entrepreneurship Event
Johnson C. Smith University is hosting a free program on the importance of small and minority businesses during a panel event at 6 p.m. August 26, 2009 in the Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium inside Biddle Hall. Assistant Secretary for Community Development at the NC Department of Commerce, Mr. Joseph D....
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Monday, August 24, 2009 by JCSU Staff
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