August 30, 2016                                                         A bi-weekly e-newsletter

@ A GLANCE
CAMPUS
CALENDAR
Through Sept. 2016

Sept. 3

Sept. 4

Fall Career Fair
Sept. 29

Jeepers Creepers Run
Oct. 29

Career Day with Alumni
Oct. 31
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TOP STORIES
Stevenson Challenges the Class
of 2020 to 'Change the World'


One of the nation's leading voices for criminal justice reform, Bryan Stevenson, delivered an inspiring address at ASU's University College Convocation, challenging the Class of 2020 to change the world by channeling their own unique abilities.
 
Alabama State University has received a five-year, $349,000 grant to help students prepare for college success through its TRIO program.  -more-
Originator of 'Black Power' Slogan
Speaks at National Center Symposium

Civil rights activists and scholars spoke to a crowded room at ASU's National Center on Friday, Aug. 26 for a symposium exploring the origins of the Black Power Movement.  -more-

Boyd Meets with Faith-Based Leaders

More than 40 clergy members recently attended a special breakfast with President Gwendolyn E. Boyd, where the group discussed ways to expand ASU's connections to the community.  -more-
Music Student Performs at
International Piano Festival

An ASU senior music major recently attended an international music festival this summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she performed during the closing concert.  -more-
ASU Student Attends Prestigious 
Thurgood Marshall Seminar

An ASU music education major was selected to attend the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Teacher Quality Retention Program.  -more-
ASU SPOTLIGHT

Joselyn Miller

An ASU biology/pre-health major is one of 73 college students named as 2016 HBCU All-Stars by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  -more-
MORE NEWS
Get Your Tickets Today for the Alumni Round-Up Brunch
The season of football and road trips is fast approaching, and ASU has planned an exciting alumni brunch for Hornets fans attending ASU's game against the University of Texas-San Antonio on Sept. 3. 
Jazz lovers throughout the River Region are in store for great music, food and fun, as the Nat King Cole Society Jazz Festival, co-sponsored by ASU's WVAS-FM, returns to Montgomery. 
Dine for the
Marion Nine
Dine for the Marion Nine is your opportunity to share your love and support for ASUHost a dinner on October 22 for nine or more ASU supporters in your area.

 
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