Alcohol Awareness Week April 7-10

Alcohol Awareness Ribbons
To kick off Alcohol Awareness Week, The Office of Counseling Services and Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center will display the number of alcohol related DWI numbers in Mecklenburg County by placing flags in the ground, each flag represents ten DWI’s reported cases in Mecklenburg County.

STUDENT-ATHLETE WEEK April 6—11
Sponsored by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
April 6 marked the 27th celebration of National Student Athlete Day. JCSU SAAC decided to recognize student-athletes for their achievements in academics, athletics and service to their schools and community.
TUESDAY
JCSU Athletics Info Tables in the Rotunda
11 am—1 pm
THURSDAY
“Life After Athletics” Q & A forum w/ former
students, Grimes Lounge, 7 pm
FRIDAY
JCSU Track & Field Invitational
Irwin Belk Complex

April is National Financial Literacy Month
JCSU provides access to financial literacy information everyday through CashCourse.Org. Register and get access to information and resources to help you understand how to best manage your money. For those about to graduate, Cash Course resources are for you as well. There is information, videos, and worksheets applicable to life during and after college. Go to the JCSU website, click on “Money Matters”, click on Cash Course to register and up your financial literacy game. During the month of April look for Money Matter$ tips on social media and announcements about activities.

Contact Ms. Archie at 704-378-1109 or karchie@jcsu.edu if you have questions about MONEY MATTER$ events.

DAMAS Coat Drive April 7- 11
We are asking for donations of adult and children coats for the Salvation Army.
Look for us in the cafeteria lobby during lunch and dinner hours.

Take the NEW Student Satisfaction Survey!
http://youtu.be/PrjcoC3hKJ0

Darrica Byrd, a junior at Johnson C. Smith University, participated in a nationally competitive event funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in February. Byrd, was among eight students in the nation selected to attend this year’s Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in Boca Raton, Fla.
Read More at: http://tinyurl.com/nmqhzoq

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

Friday, April 11
7 pm to 9 pm Grimes Lounge

Dr. Bryan Patterson is presenting his paper on “Social Media’s Impact on Community Leadership Development” at the 40th Annual Conference of the African Literature Association April 9-13 at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.

A lean, green, cleaning machine is making life easier for JCSU’s cleaning crew. In Greenfield Hall, the Hillyard Cleaning Companion has replaced the traditional cleaning method to save costs and make the job easier for workers. WFF Facility Services uses Green CleanSM, a cleaning program that is designed to enhance the health and indoor air quality of its buildings for the benefit of faculty, staff, students and the environment.

Its Time To Look At Your Money In A Different Way
April 8 TC 103 and
April 22 Luther Hodges Conference Room
If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
James Saunders, 704-378-1116
Jsaunders@jcsu.edu or
Ms.Tanya Greene, 704-330-1358
tgreene@jcsu.edu

Lyceum “Gay Equality, Moral Mondays and GodTalk: Witnessing Religious Values in the Public Square” Tuesday, April 8
6:30 to 9 pm Biddle Hall Auditorium, Open to all
A lecture followed by a discussion session as part of a larger, national conversation about LGBT issues.
Lecturer: Reverend Stephen Shoemaker, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion & Scholar in Residence
Forum Discussion including members of the JCSU family:
Dr. Erin DiCesare, Visiting Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Karen Butler, Professor of Health Education
Mr. Warren Radeba, Student, Member of Lead with Pride
Ms. Holly Walker, Student, Member of Lead with Pride

Lyceum Series – STEM College
Sponsored by Computer Science & Engineering
Wells Fargo Retirement Technology will be on campus Thursday, April 8
PIZZA PARTY 12 - 1 pm
TC-103

JCSU MONEY MATTER$ Workshops
Indicated workshops are worth 1 Lyceum credit.

Managing College Debt
Wednesday, April 9 at 11:00 – 11:45, Rotunda
As college students who receive diverse funding such as grants, scholarships and loans, learn how to manage the amount and type of debt you accept while in school. This session is facilitated by Cecile Graham of JCSU Office of Student Financial Aid.

Wednesday, April 9 at 12– 12:45 p.m.
EMPOWER U Saving Money & Successful Budgeting, Rotunda
In this class, you will learn how to create a budgeting process that will work for you and get you on track to meet your own personal financial goals. You will learn how to save; no matter your income level, amount of debt or fear of the process. Facilitated by Joel Dancy, Demetrius Townes, Sonja Hunter and Tonya Bruce from 5/3 Bank. Earn 1 2013-2014 Lyceum credit by attending the full workshop.
Contact Ms. Archie at 704-378-1109 or karchie@jcsu.edu if you have questions.

MR. & MISS JOHNSON C. SMITH PAGEANT
DIAMONDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM
Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium

JCSU FOOTBALL ANNUAL GOLD-BLUE SPRING GAME APRIL 9
The JCSU football program will test their hard work during spring sessions in an annual inter-squad Gold and Blue Spring Game. The approximately 75-play scrimmage will take place on Eddie C. McGirt Field inside the Irwin Belk Complex on campus. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Admission is FREE and open to the public.

The 2014 NASCAR Pit Crew Member Development Combine Thursday, April 10 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Brayboy gymnasium. This event seeks to identify top tier, minority and female athletes, and other qualified candidates to train and develop for careers as crew members in stock car racing. There are only a limited number of try-out slots available. The event is open to JCSU students only. Please contact Dr. Lawson-Williams at: blwilliams@jcsu.edu or 704-330-1436 for more information.

Lota Phi Beta Fraternity Incorporated
BETA THETA CHAPTER NEOPHYTE SHOWCASE
Thurs, April 10 at 7:55 PM BRAYBOY GYM
I.S. CALL OF DUTY
THE CENTAURS ARE COMING...

1st Klass Entertainment Presents GRADUATION
April 11 at 8 p.m. in Biddle Auditorium

New Exhibit at JCSU Library in Honor of Alumni
Visitors will learn about key historical facts and pioneers, like Dr. Emery Rann and Dr. Reginald Hawkins both alumni of Johnson C. Smith University that influenced the decisions to ensure quality healthcare for African Americans. Exhibit opens at JCSU February 26-April 30. A community-wide event will be hosted on April 13 from 4 PM-6 PM in the James B. Duke Memorial Library to kick-off National Library Week. Reservation is required. RSVP https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NoRoadmap
Full press release at http://tinyurl.com/q2k35c8

TIAA-CREF One-on-One Counseling
Retirement planning should be an integral piece of that process. To assist you, The Office of Human Resources is providing TIAA-CREF one-on-one counseling sessions, Tuesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 45 minute increments.
If you are interested in speaking with the counselor and have specific questions regarding how much you have or need for retirement, please sign up today! You may register at www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1 or call (866) 843-5640, M-F 9:00 a.m. to 8: p.m. (ET).

If you are unable to attend these sessions, remember TIAA-CREF counselors are available through the Service Center at (800) 842-2776, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. & Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. You may also contact them during those times to schedule meetings at their Charlotte Office located in the University Area.
Please contact Maudre′ Addison in Human Resources at maddison@jcsu.edu or (704) 378-1228 with further questions.
http://tinyurl.com/qzw94pa

Stress Free Day
Wednesday, April 16, Cafeteria Lobby
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
There will also be FREE MASSAGES!!!
Grimes Lounge (Side Room)
Feeling Tense? Overwhelmed?
Stress Awareness Day is a great opportunity for JCSU Students to come and learn about ways to manage their stress. Our goal is to assist students with maintaining their overall well-being as they work to thrive academically.

Break Every Chain: Part Two
Thursday, April 17
7:30 P.M. Rotunda
“Break Every Chain” is a workshop that provides an opportunity for JCSU students to chat about certain challenges and strengths in a supportive atmosphere.
Are you seeking BALANCE ?, Need a CONFIDENCE boost ? or maybe you just need an extra PUSH to your next level…
If you answered yes…then
You Don't Want To Miss This!

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.