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Friday, October 8, 2021
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President & CEO | www.htu.edu
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HT Charter Day, Re-Dedication of
King-Seabrook Chapel Set For October 21
Huston-Tillotson University will celebrate 146 years of excellence during Charter Day ceremonies on Thursday, October 21.
The event begins at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the re-dedication of the King-Seabrook Chapel, which has undergone extensive renovations, including new seating and theatre areas.
At 11 a.m., the celebration of HT’s 146-year anniversary will begin featuring the concert choir under the direction of Dr. Gloria Quinlan, the HT President’s Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mr. William Oliver, top ranking students, and more
The chapel is named for two presidents of Huston-Tillotson College, Dr. John Q. Taylor King Sr. (1965-1988) and Dr. John Jarvis Seabrook (1955-1965).
The event will be video streamed on the University's Facebook page.
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SBT Student Spotlight Series: Brooke Wilkerson
The Huston-Tillotson University School of Business and Technology is spotlighting some of its amazing scholars through the Student Spotlight Series.
This week's spotlight shines on Ms. Brooke Wilkerson!
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HT To Host Building Green
Justice Forum Tuesday
Huston-Tillotson University will present the 8th annual Building Green Justice Forum this Tuesday, October 12th, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. via Whova. This year's theme is “Repair, Regeneration, and Reparations.”
Dr. Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò will be the keynote speaker for this year's event. Dr. Táíwò is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, and his recent book, “Reconsidering Reparations,” proposes a new grounding for reparations, especially environmental reparations.
Repair and regeneration have complementary but distinct biological definitions. Repair prevents an injury from spreading and re-establishes basic support; regeneration is a complete renewal of function that restores components by rebuilding them anew. We can envision how both definitions apply to environmental justice work, from science and policy to advocacy and community resilience.
Read More Here And Register For Free
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Blockchain Newsletter: What are NFTs?
The HT School of Business and Technology continues its series on blockchains, the growing importance of financial technology, and what it means moving forward.
This week, Dr. Azibuke Okpalaeze explains Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and its importance.
Read More Here
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Full Name: Christian Broussard
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Classification: Graduating Senior
Major: Criminal Justice
Organizations You Are A Part Of at HT: Royal Court as Mr. HT, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Theta Chapter
Career Aspirations: I want to attend Law School to become a lawyer, and in the future start my own law firm.
What Do You Enjoy Most About HT: What I enjoy most about HT is the experience. I’ve watched myself grow from a boy into a man here, and it’s only been exciting. I’ve met so many amazing people in my life from HT and for that I wouldn’t trade for the world.
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Who Inspires You And Why: My mother inspires me because she’s been through so much and worked so hard that it’s only right I follow in her footsteps. She never gave up so why should I? The next person is my father; may he rest in paradise. My father was such a hard worker and gave everything he had until he couldn’t anymore. For that I will forever give everything I have until I can’t anymore.
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Hobby: Painting
Tell Us Something Unique About You: I am a Band Geek that loves band music.
Words You Live By: “Become The Best Version of Yourself”
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Full Name: Zahria Simone Touchstone
Hometown: Waco, Texas
Classification: Graduating Senior
Major: Business Administration & Management
Organizations You Are A Part Of at HT: I am the Vice President of the Student Government Association, W.E.B DuBois Honors Scholar, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society for Business, I am Miss Black and Old Gold Representing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a member of NAACP, and the CEO and cofounder of Level Up Services – a financial literacy and mentorship program in HT’s school of Business & Technology.
Career Aspirations: My long-term goal is to become the President of an HBCU. I have a deep passion for higher education, societal equity, and seeing the people around me win! In my journey to becoming President, I will excel as a business professor after I receive my PhD in Business Administration and take the corporate world by storm with personality, honesty, and tact!
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What Do You Enjoy Most About HT: Huston-Tillotson University is beyond the culture. In my years at HT I have lost and won many battles, learned many lessons, and changed in many ways; but Huston-Tillotson University always reminded me to be myself.
Who Inspires You And Why: It takes a village. Thank you to my parents Katherine and Bobby Touchstone, my best friend Tamara Hill, and my Dean Dr. Rohan Thompson. They all have three things in common: They always inspire me to be better, they never stop leading by example, and they are as fly as they come!
Favorite Food: My mama’s cooking has got to be the closest thing to Heaven!
Favorite Hobby: I love to make people laugh and brainstorm new creative ideas on fashion, business processes, technology, art, events, presentations, etc.
Tell Us Something Unique About You: I can guarantee that I’m the only Zahria Simone Touchstone you know, my name rhymes, and I am a Bad Mama Jama! 🎤💧
Words You Live By: “Know who you are. Show who you are.” – Zahria Touchstone
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Business Management, LeTourneau University; Master of Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University; Doctor of Education, Higher Education Administration, Concordia University
When did you join the HT fRAMily:
August 2020
What you enjoy most about working at HT: Family Environment
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Fondest memory of your college days: Meeting people, playing spades, and law enforcement classes with Professor Bennie Mims (RIH)
Favorite Food: Ribeye steak, crab, shrimp, etc.
Favorite Hobby: Keeping up with my grandkids, baking, photography, and road trips
Unique About You: My laughter
Best Advice For #GeniusGeneration:
Enjoy your youth, learn, live, laugh, and pray every day!
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Search Downs-Jones Library Archives
The Huston-Tillotson University Archives serve as the long-term repository for the institutional records of the University. The archives house yearbooks, photographs, newsletters, programs, etc.
Last year, the library launched our digital collections that are updated on an ongoing basis. Schedule an appointment for independent research, class tour, and/or a class session or make requests scans here: https://htu.edu/academics/library/archives
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Huston-Tillotson University is encouraging the #fRAMily to do their part to help keep everyone safe. The #HTVaxUp campaign informs the community of the key facts surrounding vaccinations, the campus protocols to help keep everyone safe, and why it is important for everyone to do their part.
Watch the messaging that included HT students, faculty, and staff leading the way in helping each of us protect ourselves from Covid-19.
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HBCU'S IGNITE
In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, your voice is needed now to urge Congress to increase funding to HBCUs in the infrastructure and reconciliation bill by $1 billion, protect that funding for HBCUs and pass the HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act, which provides desperately needed repairs and renovations for HBCU campus buildings and research facilities across the United States. Click on the graphic to learn how to make your voice heard.
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“On my campus…we graduate families, not just individuals. I can have 200 graduates walk the stage for commencement and have 5,000 people on my campus, because they are graduating a family.”
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UPCOMING ATHLETICS SCHEDULE | |
| Date | Sport / Opponent | Location /Time | | Fri. Oct. 8 | Volleyball vs.
Our Lady Of The Lake | Mary E. Branch Gym -
6 p.m. | | Sat. Oct. 9 | Women's/Men's Soccer vs. Texas College | Round Rock Complex -
1 p.m./ 3 p.m. | | Sat. Oct. 9 | Men's Cross Country at Our Lady Of The Lake | San Antonio, Texas -
All Day | | Thur. Oct. 14 | Women's/Men's Soccer vs. Paul Quinn | Round Rock Complex-
1 p.m. / 3 p.m. | | Thur. Oct. 14 | Volleyball at
Texas Lutheran | Seguin, Texas -
6 p.m. | | Fri. Oct. 15 | Volleyball at
Paul Quinn | Dallas, Texas -
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2021
Thur. Oct. 21 Charter Day Observance
Mon. Dec. 6 Last Fall Class Day
Tue.-Fri.
Dec. 7-10 Final Exams
Mon.-Fri.
Dec.20-Jan.2 Campus Closed
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2022
Mon. Jan. 10 Spring Semester Begins
Fri. Apr. 29 Last Spring Class Day
Mon.-Thur.
May 1-4 Final Exams
Fri. May 6 Honors Convocation
Sat. May 7
Commencement Convocation
Class of 2022
Golden Class of 1972
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