Spring Break
TSU's National Alumni Association has launched its "Million Dollar Challenge", a charge to increase alumni giving and raise at least one million dollars by 2012. Additionally, TSU's University Relations and Development division implemented the "2012 Change for Change" campaign, an effort to increase the amount of faculty and staff philanthropic dollars.
TSU's Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. plan to unveil a monument on campus that commemorates the chapter's 75th anniversary during this year's Homecoming activities. In addition to a Nov. 7 monument dedication, chapter members have scheduled a collection of social and formal events, including a midday happy hour, celebration dinner, dedication reception and tailgate.
The Homecoming planning committee has selected Thomas E. Gaiter Sr. for grand marshal and Homer R. Wheaton for honoree. Gaiter, the Residency Training Program Director and Chief of the Division of Family Medicine at Howard University Hospital, received his bachelor's degree in biology from TSU in 1979.
The Graduate Invitation & Novelty Company, founded by two TSU alumni in 2002, has created its first ever "The Real World Scholarship" contest for graduating seniors. The $500 cash scholarship, awarded each semester, serves as a rewarding incentive to graduating seniors to consider their futures and decide how they plan to use their degrees.
Homecoming is the highlight of the fall semester for most students. It is a time to show school spirit, take advantage of all of TSU's Homecoming events, and reunite with Alumni, both young and old. Yet it is during this annual week long event that we rarely see our faculty and staff members present.
TSU students have expressed mixed emotions toward this year's Homecoming concert headliners. Many students said lackluster artists will make the concert less memorable and have wondered aloud about the selection process. The concert features Yo Gotti, Young L.
On Saturday, the Tigers take on the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in the Homecoming game. However, after a loss last week to Tennessee Tech University(TTU), the Tigers will just have to settle for trying to remain in the hunt for the OVC championship.
