Track and Field Appreciation Luncheon Thursday March 27 from 3 - 4 pm Student Union Rotunda
Come out March 27 to learn more about the Indian holiday and festival of Holi in Family Dollar Room at 4 pm. Later join us as we celebrate our own version of Holi at the practice field (bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty).
Student Panel: Women in Politics of Activism and Sexuality (1 Lyceum Credit)
Political Science students will present their research projects on women and politics from domestic and international perspectives. A student led discussion will follow the panel presentation.
4 pm to 5:30 pm, TC103
Facilitator: Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
Selene Medina, Sophomore
"IN DEFENSE OF THE FAMILY: THE UNITED STATES AND ITS POSITION ON CEDAW"
Women are significantly underrepresented in politics but more importantly women's basic human rights are constantly being violated. To help alleviate this issue the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women drafted a treaty, which delineated universal human rights for women. Since its implementation in 1980, the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women or CEDAW has been ratified by 187 states. Currently, there are only seven countries around the world that have yet to ratify CEDAW. The United States is one of them. This research project analyzes the treaty and the reasons behind the US decision not to ratify it.
Brian Robinson, Junior
“DIFFERENTIATING CITIZENSHIP: HOW FETAL PERSONHOOD CAN ALTER THE BOUNDARIES OF CITIZENSHIP”
This research will be a normative theoretical analysis of a particular state level policy, fetal personhood bills, and their subsequent effect on a nationally determined classification, in this case citizenship. Fetal personhood bills grant citizenship rights and privileges to the embryo, thus this research desires to determine the extent to which this can alter the ability of women of child bearing age to fully recognize and exercise their rights and privileges. Furthermore, this research will use fetal personhood bills as an assessment of a new trend in the federalist system of the United States- how state laws are now being used as tools to implement change on a national level.
Nompumelelo Nobiva, Sophomore
“MOVEMENTS TOWARDS AN ARAB-SUMMER.”
Women are being directly confronted with economic challenges, illiteracy, poverty, cultural challenges due to stereotypes concerning gender roles, and political issues that serve as continued resistance towards transformation and permanent change in the Middle-Eastern region. This study analyzes women’s roles in the movements taking place in the Middle–East, known as the Arab Springs, and applies specific focus on the states of Tunisia and Egypt in applying critical analysis to the impact of the women’s movements on civil rights and women's rights issues in these two countries.
CAMPUS NEWS
Crime, Justice, and Law Week
The Criminal Justice Association and
Iota Upsilon Chapter of
Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society Present
OLD SCHOOL GAME NIGHT
Friday, March 28, 6 pm—8 pm, Bullpen
FREE ADMISSION
(Donations of school supplies to give to students in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools will be accepted)
On behalf of the Office of Residence Life and Everyone Matters Global Campaign, we cordially invite you to be a part of “Everyone Matters JCSU Edition.”
April 2 from 3 - 5:30 p.m. on the Block
Giveaways! Games! Food!
Everyone Matters is a big tent initiative focused on inclusiveness, diversity and respect with an important message that “Everyone has the right to be who they are, without shame judgment or attack.”
If you would like to be a part of Everyone Matters Big-Tent Initiative, please RSVP by March 26, 2014 via email. I will like to thank you in advance for your participation and support of the first “Everyone Matters-JCSU Edition Event.”
FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS
As part of the 147th Founders’ Day Celebration, the University will host its Sixth Annual “Arch of Triumph” Gala featuring the Arch of Triumph Awards Ceremony. The 2014 honorees are
Andrea L. Harris, President and Co-Founder, North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (NCIMED), Thomas E. Baldwin ’71
Senior Vice President, BB&T and The Duke Endowment.
The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Charlotte Convention Center Ballroom.
The University is setting aside 150 discount tickets for faculty and staff at the reduced rate of $100 per ticket for the Gala. Regular tickets to the Gala are $150 and $250. JCSU has set up a payroll deduction option for employees to deduct equal amounts from your paycheck for up to two (2) months (see form below). Tickets at this reduced rate are on a first come, first serve basis. Monthly and bi-weekly payroll deductions will begin in March. Tickets may also be purchased using a major credit card. Please keep in mind that the event is a fundraiser for the University, and each ticket purchased will include a contribution to the JCSU Fund. Please fill out the below form:
http://tinyurl.com/nkkxwja
STUDENT NEWS
On March 27 at 8 p.m., WTVI’s “Carolina Impact” program will feature JCSU student Kanetra Jamison as part of a series promoting three nonprofits in Charlotte. One of the nonprofits is the Answer Scholarship Program and Jamison, along with JCSU student Michelle Cade, are recent recipients.
Take the Student Satisfaction Survey!
http://youtu.be/xW3jVQ8zc2g
ATTENTION TRADITIONAL & ADULT FULL-TIME STUDENTS Scholarships for returning students! Are you returning to JCSU as a full-time student in the fall? Do you have a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or higher? If so, you are eligible to apply for Annual & Endowed Scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Log on to Jenzabar and look for the scholarship announcement on the home page. Make sure to complete, electronically sign and submit your online application before the deadline, March 31, 2014.
Contact Ms. Archie at 704-378-1109 or karchie@jcsu.edu for more information.
We are pleased to announce the official launching of the pilot phase of the Nationally Competitive Scholarships/Fellowships Program (NCSF).
The Through the Looking Glass Competition is designed to identify students who demonstrate an interest in improving their skills in Thinking, Writing, and Speaking at a high level of discourse that will allow them to compete successfully with students at other notable institutions for coveted scholarships and fellowships.
The first application engagements will begin in the Fall 2014.
Training will begin this semester and through the summer. If you know students with potential and interest, please encourage them to
participate -application at http://tinyurl.com/mcldyov
HEALTHPLEX NEWS
THE HEALTHPLEX SPRING 2014 CALENDAR
http://tinyurl.com/qha47eu
HealthPlex website: http://tinyurl.com/peq4zd8
Classes for Today
Core Training 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Circuit Training 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Weight Management (Bethesda Clinic) 6 p.m.
Health Fair Extravaganza is Friday March 28 from 10 am to 2 pm in Brayboy Gymnasium.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Spiritual Life Center Announcements:
• New Bible Study Series
Relationships….It’s Complicated!
April 10 and 24, 7 pm, Duke Hall
• University Prayer: Monday–Friday 8 a.m. –7 p.m., Jane M. Smith Memorial Church
If you would like the Spiritual Life Center to pray for you, please contact Mr. Donnie Shell at dshell@jcsu.edu
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mr. GQ Blue Pageant March 28 Biddle Auditorium, 8:20 p.m.
.50 w/ canned good item & JCSU ID
$1.00 w/ JCSU student ID
$2.00 All guests
Proceeds Benefit March of Dimes
Who will be Crowned Mr.GQ Blue?
College Night Lords of Light Presented by NarroWay Productions and the Spiritual Life Center
$10 Student Tickets, Add the full meal for just $5
March 29 at 5 pm
NarroWay Theatre
Advance reservation required. All information subject to change. Call to confirm. Not Valid with any other offers. Valid student ID required.
Call today 803.801.2300
WWW.NORROWAY.NET
50th ANNIVERSARY OF CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH IN CHARLOTTE
March 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march in Charlotte in which many Johnson C. Smith students and faculty participated. Hundreds participated in the petition drive, march to the post office, and rally at Johnson C. Smith for demands that became the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The event was organized by Davidson College students and included participation from several colleges throughout the Piedmont section of the state.
On Saturday March 29 Davidson College is hosting a campus reunion of those march participants to commemorate the event and to reflect on the civil rights straggle, then and now. A panel discussion at the Alvarez Student Union at 3 pm will be followed by a 5 pm reception and then dinner at the Brickhouse restaurant in Davidson.
For any questions, contact Rebekah Ayscue in the Davidson Alumni office at 704-894-2450 or reayscue@davidson.edu.
Opera Carolina will present Rise for Freedom, an opera about the Underground Railroad
by Mr. Adolphus Hailstork, Composer
at JCSU on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
with the JCSU Concert Choir in Biddle Auditorium
PLEASE support of the Cleanup For Change in Charlotte on April 5. The Cleanup For Change is just around the corner and we need you all to come out and participate in this year’s efforts. Just 4 hours of your time that will make a difference in our community. Bring the entire family out as there are opportunities for everyone to get involved. We will kick off the event on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University at 8 a.m. Sharp. You can sign up now at www.chriscantyfoundation.org
MR. & MISS JOHNSON C. SMITH PAGEANT
DIAMONDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Johnson C. Smith University welcomes you to witnessing diamonds from around the world competing to become the next Mr. and Miss. Johnson C. Smith University in our annual pageant on Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
WHO: Johnson C. Smith University, Office of Student Activities
WHAT: The Mr. and Miss JCSU pageant is an annual contest that allows students interested in becoming the next Mr. and Miss JCSU to showcase their pose, talent and potential for the community, family members, students, faculty and staff.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216
WHY: Mr. and Miss JCSU is expected to represent Johnson C. Smith University at the highest level. Due to this high expectation, the selection process is very rigorous.
This contest will allow each contestant to answer a series of questions pertaining to current events that effect our local and global community. Contestants will also showcase their attire, talent and speech all in an efforts to persuade the judges and the students they are best fit to hold high the GOLD and the BLUE in representing Johnson C. Smith University. For more information email e.johnson12@jcsu.edu and visit www.jcsu.edu to learn about this and all other activities and events here at Johnson C. Smith University.
Lost items such as keys, electronics, wallets, etc. should be turned into Campus Police at the front gate of Beatties Ford Rd. or the office behind the Student Union. If you have lost an item, please check these locations first before reporting the item lost.
