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FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205
December 2 - 13, 2013
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Gospel According to Jazz This Friday
The countdown is on for Texas Southern University’s
annual “Gospel According to Jazz” with Kirk Whalum, Chanté
Moore and Gerald Albright. Tickets are still on sale and can be
purchased online at www.tsu.edu or can be picked in Hannah
Hall room 210.
We are looking forward to an exciting evening of
entertainment by three legendary musicians December 6 in
Sawyer Auditorium. This is a reminder of the procedures that
have been put into place to ensure an enjoyable evening of jazz
music.
Kirk Whalum
Chanté Moore
Parking Directions
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 VIP ticket purchases include parking in lot V-1 directly behind
the Robert J. Terry Library. There will be signage to direct you
accordingly. You must present your printed ticket to gain
entrance into the lot. If you have guests that ride separately
they must have a valid identification card to gain entrance.
 Reserved and Balcony ticket holders must park in the East
Parking Garage. There will be signage to direct you
accordingly. If necessary, there will be a shuttle to transport
you from the garage to the venue.
Entrance and Seating
 All seating is reserved by section. You will not be able to save
seats for your party. To ensure that your party will sit together
please plan to arrive and enter together. There will be ushers to
direct you to your section.
 To ensure a smooth entrance into the venue be sure to bring
your printed receipt and arrive with all guests that were
designated with your ticket purchase. Entrance will be granted
with a valid identification card at the box office.
 Physical tickets may be picked up prior to the concert by
visiting Hannah Hall Room 210. Bring your printed copy or
identification card to do so.
Additional Information: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. There will be a
reception and autograph signing following the concert.
University Calendar 2013-14
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Faculty Assembly and Senate Holiday Social
SSLC President's Lounge, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
COST and COPHS Final Frenzy
Science Center Atrium, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
COST Students, Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Science Center Atrium, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more information contact Charlotte Whaley at
713-313-7009
Friday, December 6, 2013
Gospel According to Jazz Concert Featuring Kirk
Whalum, Chanté Moore, and Gerald Albright
Sawyer Auditorium, 7:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
For more information contact Eva Pickens at
713-313-4205
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Tiger Tidings
University Museum, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For more information contact L. Faye Marshall at
713-313-7136
SWAC Football Championship and Battle of the
Bands
Reliant Stadium, 1:00 p.m.
For tickets call 281-367-9717
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Winter Commencement
H&PE Arena, 9:30 a.m.
Gerald Albright
Monday - Friday, March 31 - April 4, 2014
Research Week
Office of Research
For additional
information Policy
contactDoctoral
Dr. Kimberly
Lofton
Nekya Young, a Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland Scholar and Urban Planning
and Environmental
Student,
has
713-313-7208;
Linda Gardiner
been selected to represent Texas southern University as a Toyota green ambassador
for theor2013-2014
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Green Initiative
Take the Green Pledge Now Thru January 1, 2014
(TGI). The purpose of the Toyota Green Initiative is centered around sustainability education, creating tangible results on campuses
and in communities, and creating awareness and interest in Toyota hybrid vehicles. Activating at Historically Black Colleges &
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Universities (HBCUs), the program will deliver a unified message that educates,
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TSU students, faculty, staff and alumni are asked to visit www.toyotagreen.com
and (calliskd@tsu.edu)
select "Take the Green
Pledge"
Callis
in the Office
of on the
right hand side of the website. You will be asked to enter your name, zip code, Communications
email address and&university
(allRelations.
TSU registrant
Community
should select "Texas Southern University" in order to win). Attached is the screenshot of the form. The school with the most
pledges will win $10,000 in scholarships. Also, one registrant will be randomly chosen from all participants in the promise
pledge contest to win a tablet
Appreciatively,
valued at $750.
The SWAC school with the most pledges will win a $10,000 scholarship. One registrant will be randomly chosen from all participants in the promise
Eva Pickens
pledge contest to win a tablet valued at $750. The contest runs November 4 through January 1.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205
December 2-13, 2013
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TSU News
The deadline to submit news or information for TSU E-News is Monday by noon.
Submissions may be sent to calliskd@tsu.edu or pickensek@tsu.edu. For any questions or
comments, call Eva Pickens at 713-313-4205.
TSU E-News NOW Credits:
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Kendrick Callis-Communications Specialist; Amanda Beck-Creative Service Manager
Eva Pickens-AVP of Communications
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December 2-13, 2013
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Official SWAC Calendar of Events
Thursday, December 5
SWAC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CERMONY
6:00 p.m. Westin Galleria Houston
A championship salute to the class of 2013 SWAC Hall of Fame Inductees
- Eight inductees; Reggie Barlow
(Alabama State), Carol Cummings (Prairie View A&M), Robert Hopkins
(Grambling State), James Jones
(Grambling State), Richard Myles (Alcorn State), James Osborne
(Southern) and Charles Ruth (Mississippi
Valley State). Invitation only.
Friday, December 6
CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA PRESS CONFERENCE
10:00 a.m. Reliant Stadium
SWAC “TURN UP” KICK-OFF PARTY
Grooves of Houston
2300 Pierce, Houston, TX 77003
Tickets: FREE all night
THE OFFICIAL SWAC ALUMNI KICK-OFF EVENT
Bambou
2540 University Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
Tickets: FREE with RSVP
Saturday, December 7
THE OFFICIAL SWAC ALUMNI POST-GAME BASH
Grooves of Houston
2300 Pierce, Houston, TX 77003
THE OFFICIAL SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP PARTY WITH DJ BABEY
DREW AND DJ TRACI STEELE from
VH1’s LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA
Club Venue
719 Main Street, Houston, TX 77056
Sunday, December 8
SWAC GOES TO GOSPEL
House of Blues
1204 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Doors: 1:00 p.m. and Show: 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $19 (kids 3-12), $35 (seniors 65+), $42 (adults – discount code:
SWAC)