Morgan State groups join to create mentor programs

Langston University: The Gazette

Two Langston University students are recovering from the physical and emotional trauma that resulted from a shooting at an after-party in the early hours of Jan. 15.

Jackson State University: Blue & White Flash

On the campus of Jackson State University, the opinions are as varied as the subjects as to who hits the books more. But according to a recent study that explored learning and performance between men and women, based on various habits, females study more and are better academic performers.

Clark Atlanta University: The Panther

The Student Health Service’s Health-PEERS (H-PEERS) hosted an informative gala on Feb. 7 in honor of the sixth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness & Informative Day (NBHAAD).

Several students gathered in the Student Center for the event, which according to H-PEER Tamica Means, was held to motivate African-Americans to get tested, get educated, get involved, and get treated for HIV.

Morgan State University: The Spokesman

During fall 2005, two student groups joined forces to make a positive difference on the most neglected youth of Baltimore City by developing two mentor programs.

Operation Potential refers to itself as a motivational project, and does not require any special training, experience, or commitment for participation. 

The only requirement is a firm conviction that caring is enough to make a difference and a belief in the tremendous potential of all people.

Brother-2-Brother is a mentoring organization with a multi-year presence on campus, a structured, multi-month intensive program working with Baltimore City public schools. 

Members must demonstrate a long-term commitment to serving the organization before they can serve as mentors. 

The mentoring program meets on campus three times a week with all meetings mandatory.

Tennessee State University: The Meter

In the last four months since the on-campus murder of Best Wok Chinese Restaurant delivery man, Ji Hong Peng, several local restaurants have changed their delivery policy to benefit their employees and not the TSU student body. Most restaurants have chosen to either stop delivering on the TSU campus or change their delivery schedule.

Southern University: The Southern Digest

Southern University and A&M College official newspaper, The Southern DIGEST, was awarded the highest honor of the 2005 HBCU “Excellence in Journalism” Student Newspaper Contest, when it was named best student newspaper (twice-weekly).

Judged by the Black College Communication Association, the mark of distinction was announced Feb. 10 at the 8th annual HBCU Newspaper Conference and Job Fair, which was held in Greensboro, N.C.

North Carolina Central University: Campus Echo

An N.C. Central University professor reported missing last month will return to work Feb. 13, according to Associate Dean of Business Youngil Cho.

Seong Hee Oak, an associate professor who taught courses in business and hospitality, was listed in good condition at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY.

An officer found Oak Jan. 26. She complained of disorientation, but had no injuries.

No information has been provided as to why she was in the hospital or how long she was there.

Compiled by Yewande Addie Source: www.blackcollegewire.org