Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) announced plans to deploy "jCmail," a new student e-mail solution that will utilize the power of Google™ to give JCSU students the ability to work with more freedom and flexibility than ever before. Beginning in the 2010 fall semester, all students will receive new...
Johnson C. Smith University Partners with Google™ to Improve Student E-mail Service
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Thursday, July 29, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Hosts College Summit Participants
Johnson C. Smith University will host two College Summit camps July 22 - July 25 and July 29 - August 1. College Summit is a national nonprofit organization that helps high schools raise their college-enrollment rates by providing students with a course in post-secondary planning. Jennifer Leaks, College Summit...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Alumni Giving Reaches Million-Dollar Milestone
It is with great excitement and gratitude that we announce JCSU's 2009-2010 campaign has reached record-breaking levels of $1.1 million from alumni and more than $11.4 million total for the year!* The alumni participation rate was 24 percent. We offer our sincerest appreciation to those of you who...
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Monday, July 19, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Hires Former NFL Star Donnie Shell to Develop New Center for Spiritual Life
Johnson C. Smith University has hired consultant Donnie Shell to research and offer recommendations on a new spiritual life center. "In my conversations with Mr. Shell, I have been impressed with his approach to mentoring young people spiritually," said Johnson C. Smith President Dr. Ronald L. Carter. "I have...
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Thursday, July 08, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Miss JCSU Competes for Ebony's Campus Queen Title
We need your help in successfully naming our new Miss JCSU 2010-2011 Shakirah Ilyass-Randolph as the top HBCU Campus Queen for Ebony Magazine. The process is simple. Click here to view Shakirah's profile, which includes a short video as she gives a self-introduction and a brief history of the University....
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Historic West End Market Busy With Activity
If you haven't had a chance to stop by the Historic West End Market, you're in for a real treat. Open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., the market offers a unique, cultural shopping experience. Visitors can buy produce, fresh cut flowers, new books, pottery, fiber art, natural oils, glass...
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Leadership Charlotte Names Dr. Carter Newcomer of the Year
Leadership Charlotte, an organization focused on building future Charlotte community leaders, announced the recipients of its 2010 Legacy Awards which honor Charlotte leaders who are creating lasting change and measurable difference in their communities. Dr. Ronald L. Carter was named "Newcomer of the Year." The recipient of this...
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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2nd Annual Commemorative Classic Shows Growth
Johnson C. Smith University and Livingstone College held a press conference on Wednesday, June 9th at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce to announce their plan to expand the Commemorative Classic. The second annual Commemorative Classic will be played on Saturday, November 6, 2010 with a 1:00 pm kickoff, but...
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Smithites Named USTFCCCA Regional Track Athletes Of The Year
Johnson C. Smith University junior student-athletes Shermaine Williams and Leford Green were named Atlantic Region Female and Male Track Athlete of the Year, respectively by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Both received their honors during the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field...
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Offers Summer School Starting Next Week
Johnson C. Smith University is now accepting applications for its summer school session which starts May 20, 2010. JCSU Summer School, which ends July 2, 2010, offers a variety of core courses that are transferrable to other institutions. Registration will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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2nd Annual Arch of Triumph Gala Photos
Pictured L to R: Dr. Ronald L. Carter with Arch of Triumph Award Recipients John Crosland,Jr., Bertha M. Roddey, Pettis Norman, and Wintley Phipps The Johnson C. Smith Family wishes to thank everyone who took part in the 2nd Annual Arch or Triumph Gala. The outpouring of...
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Thursday, May 06, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Announces Two Staff Appointments
Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald Carter announced today that he has appointed two employees to serve in his office and the Metropolitan College effective June 1. Former Executive Assistant to the President for Administration Cathy Hurd has been promoted to the position of Associate Dean of the Metropolitan...
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Psychology Major Selected for Summer Research Program
Monique Kelly, psychology major, was selected for the University of Michigan Summer Research Program. The UMICH Internship Program consists of learning technical data processing components and participation in the I Summer Program of Quantitative Methods of Social Research. Kelly also will complete a research project that will result in...
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Graham Named CIAA Indoor Women's Track And Field Coach Of The Year
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, in conjunction with the CIAA Track and Field Coaches Association, has released its picks for CIAA Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coaches of the Year. Johnson C. Smith University head track and field coach Lennox Graham received 2010 Women's Indoor Track and Field...
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Shropshire/Richardson Trustee Endowed Scholarships Awarded
Two JCSU Students Awarded Shropshire/Richardson Trustee Endowed Scholarships The Board of Trustees Subcommittee interviewed two stellar candidates for the annual Shropshire/Richardson Trustee Endowed Scholarship. Criteriafor the scholarship includes GPA, campus participation, and community involvement. This year's recipients are Marie Ary and Jin Yoo. Ary, rising senior, is a Computer...
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Community Participates in Inaugural Foster Care Conference
Johnson C. Smith University hosted its Inaugural Foster Care Conference in conjunction with Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services Division of Youth and Family Services. This year's theme was "Great Expectations." More than 200 individuals attended. They included nonprofit organizations, community leaders, human service workers, public officials, and...
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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History Professor Receives Grant to Prepare Course on Soviet Union
Dr. Brian Madison Jones, Assistant Professor of History, has received a grant from the Post-Secondary Curriculum Development Program in the Center for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Michigan. The grant includes a funding for travel, books and photocopying, food, and accommodations in Ann Arbor during...
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Monday, April 26, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU PR/Library Introduces New YouTube Channel
Johnson C. Smith University now has an official YouTube channel - JohnsonCSmithU! The channel is a collaboration between the JCSU Public Relations Department and the James B. Duke Memorial Library. JohnsonCSmithU is a place for us to display campus events, lectures, and to share with the world all the...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Two JCSU Students Receive Library-Related Summer Internships
The James B. Duke Memorial Library has partnered with the Harvey B. Gantt Center to provide two internships for Johnson C. Smith University's students Michael Webb and Carlette Reid. Both will start their internship in May 2010. The students will receive hands-on training in recording pieces of art, researching...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Health Professor Named to National Board
Dr. Robert Lindsey, Assistant Professor of Health Education, has been elected to serve a three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Association for Health Education (AAHE). The American Association for Health Education is the largest, professional, membership organization for health educators, whose mission...
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Monday, April 19, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Volunteers Needed for College Summit
Volunteer with College Summit this summer and make a difference in the lives of young people preparing for college. Register now for sessions during the weeks of July 19th and 26th. Sessions are held on JCSU's campus. According to College Summit, their mission is to partner with schools and...
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Friday, April 09, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Dr. Condoleezza Rice to Serve as Commencement Speaker
Dr. Condoleezza Rice will serve as speaker for Johnson C. Smith University's Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 2, 2010, inside the Irwin Belk Complex on campus. The commencement will culminate the 143rd academic year for the University. Dr. Rice is a professor, diplomat and author. She is...
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Ambassador Mansour and Dr. Lawrence Carter to Speak on Rabin-King Initiative
Public Invited to Attend a Jewish/African American Dialogue Johnson C. Smith University, Temple Beth El, Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation, and Temple Israel will host a Jewish/African American Dialogue in support of the Rabin-King Initiative on Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m., at Johnson C....
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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UNCF To Host Digital Media Forum at JCSU
Please join us for the UNCF Digital Media and Learning in Multicultural Contexts Public Forum: "Opportunities and Issues for Engagement in Digital Culture" on April 8, 2010, in the Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Student Union - Grimes Lounge. This event is made possible by a grant from the MacArthur...
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Celebrates National Library Week
In celebration of National Library Week, the James B. Duke Memorial Library cordially invites the community to take "A journey through South Africa" on April 15, 2010. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a welcome dance by Westside Fine Arts Program. The program features a presentation by...
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU Students Prepare for Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
The Johnson C. Smith Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team placed third out of 16 universities at the Morgan State Regional competition. The 21st Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (www.hcasc.com) will take place April 10-13, 2010, in Orlando, FL. The three-day academic competition will test their knowledge, teamwork and speed....
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Monday, March 29, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Retired BB&T Chairman and CEO Speaks at JCSU
Retired BB&T Chairman and CEO Mr. John Allison was the featured speaker at the University's 3rd Annual Free Enterprise and Capitalism Luncheon held in Grimes Lounge-Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Student Union. His topic of discussion was "Principled Leadership." Allison spoke to Johnson C. Smith University students, faculty, staff, and other invited...
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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UNCF To Host Digital Media and Learning Public Forum
Minorities Explore New Digital Media, Social Networking Tools and Digital Media Research FAIRFAX, Va. (March 23, 2010)- Digital technology--cell phones, digital video, IPods, Facebook, MySpace, Second Life and more--is reshaping the way that young people live and the way they learn, and UNCF (the United Negro College Fund), the nation's...
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Dr. Sharon Raynor Named Mott University Professor
Assistant Professor of English Dr. Sharon D. Raynor has been named the Johnson C. Smith Mott University Professor for 2010-2013. This prestigious honor was given based on her demonstrated expertise in literature, effective and dedicated teaching, inspirational influence among students and peers, significant research activities which advance the...
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Monday, March 22, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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JCSU's HS-STEM Center Awarded More than $700,000
Most recent gift of $400,000 for Electronic and Cyber Security Center Johnson C. Smith University will develop an undergraduate research center in August to discover new electronic and cyber security innovations that could impact the nation. The University received a $400,000 Congressionally-directed grant from Congress after Congressman Mel Watt brought...
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Friday, March 19, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Presidential Honor Roll Recognizes JCSU for Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service honored Johnson C. Smith University with a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America's communities. "I am extremely proud that JCSU was selected again this year. Our students are truly...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Activities Scheduled for "Crime, Justice and Law Week"
The College of Arts and Letters, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Criminology Program, the Criminal Justice Association, and Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society - Iota Upsilon Chapter presents: "Crime, Justice, and Law Week" March 22 - 26, 2010 Monday, March 22, 2010 Alpha...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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Poetry & Essay Contest Winners Announced
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...
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Monday, March 01, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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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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Monday, March 01, 2010 by JCSU Staff
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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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