88 The Roar Certainly was Great!!

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88 The Roar Certainly was Great!!
Rain may have slowed tailgating during Homecoming 2015, but it didn’t stop
the party. Homecoming 2015 – 88 The Roar is Great A First and Goal Celebration
– was filled with many exciting activities. The week began October 20 on a do
good note with the Arbor Day Celebration and announcement of TSU as the
Home Depot Re-Tool Your School winner. Volunteers helped plant plants at
several locations around campus to further beautify the campus. The next day,
October 21, faculty and staff put on their serving aprons and served students lunch
on the plaza for a Student Appreciation luncheon. Later that night alumni
challenged students to a game night in the Student Center Game Room. The Tiger
Paw Golf Classic and Fashion Show/Day Party October 22was the prelude before
alumni gathered in the Sheraton Galleria for the Alumni Welcome Reception and
students gathered in the Student Center for the Grand Casino Tiger Royale.
Alumni Chapter recognition went to: BAHAMAS, Andrew Pinder;
CHICAGO, Etta McChristian; COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY, Rev. Carl Melton Sr.; DALLAS, Corrie Williams; FORT
WORTH, Hazel Farrow; GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Rev. James Jones; JESSE H.
JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Jasmine Belton; LOS ANGELES, Will
Hampton; MAROON & GRAY, James Thomas II; METRO HOUSTON, Linda
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Boyd; NEW ORLEANS, Oliver Celestin; OCEAN OF SOUL, Bruce
TSU Tigers in the NFL Honored in Freeman;
Grand
Coca-Cola Supports TSU,
PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES, Dr. Frank North; SAN ANTONIO,
Fashion By Alma Mater Maylene Teal; and WASHINGTONDonates
DC/METRO, Melanie
Countee.
$100,000
TSU’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) revealed its new
Interdisciplinary Health Professions Practice and Simulation Complex to the
public October 23 in the former Nabrit Science Center. The ribbon cutting
ceremony and Open House. Campus was filled with activity as visitors, alumni
and students all enjoyed the Yard Festival. Later that night, memories of past
athletic fetes were relived in the H&PE Arena as TSU paid tribute to its former
Tigers who had careers in the National Football League. Tigers in the NFL – A
First and Goal Celebration brought back 29 former standout football athletes. Each
man, honored one-by-one for their contribution both to the NFL and to Texas
Southern University, was given a customized Tigers in the NFL blazer and
medallion.
The parade went on as scheduled despite the threat of rain. Once the game kickedoff against Southern University the rain began and did not let up. However, allday rain did not stop Coca-Cola from presenting a mock check for $100,000 to
Texas Southern University to support First Generation Scholarships. Despite a
valiant first half effort the Tigers lost to the Jaguars 40-21 in a rain-soaked game
at BBVA Stadium. Tailgating resumed for some following the football game.
Heads were held high, memories of past athletic fetes were relived, and a youthful spirit was
reinvigorated on Friday, October 23, 2015 in the H&PE Arena on Texas Southern University’s
campus as TSU paid tribute to its former Tigers who had careers in the National Football
League.
Tigers in the NFL – A First and Goal Celebration brought back 29 former standout football
athletes for TSU’s themed Homecoming 2015 - ’88 - The Roar is Great’. Each man, honored
one-by-one for their contribution both to the NFL and to Texas Southern University, was given
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a customized Tigers in the NFL blazer and medallion.
All-day rain in Houston, TX October 24, did not stop
Coca-Cola's Director, Ivory Harrison, right; and
Thurgood Marshall College Fund's DeShuandra Walker,
Manager of Student Support Programs; from presenting
a mock check for $100,000 to Texas Southern
University's President Dr. John Rudley and TSU Interim
Vice President Eva Pickens to support First Generation
Scholarships.
The funds represent $50,000 from Coca-Cola with a
$50,000 match from the university. These funds will
support the great initiatives that enhance the lives of
TSU students.
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TSU Grad Lands New Position at Warner
Brothers Entertainment
TSU Student Kenneth Ware Jr., was
recently hired at Warner Brothers
Entertainment and will be relocating to
Los Angeles. An ecstatic Ware states,
“TSU has been very instrumental in my
career, and I'm thankful for all the
assistance and guidance from all my
wonderful professors and administrators
at one of the greatest institutions in the
world.” Ware, from TSU’s School of
Communication, interned for the
New York Times, Houston Chronicle, and
BET Networks while a student at TSU. Ware recently worked as a
Digital Media Content Producer for KHOU-TV and continues to
host his own Web series, Late Nights, Early Mornings.
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a customized Tigers in the NFL blazer and medallion.
“I haven’t had an experience like this in over 30 years,” said
former New York Jets All-Pro offensive lineman and Super bowl
champion Winston Hill.
Similar sentiments were shared by Hill’s fellow honorees as
they were recognized by their alma mater in front of their families,
friends, fans, alumni, former teammates and current TSU faculty,
staff and students for their contribution to the legacy of TSU
athletics.
“Being honored and receiving this jacket and medal means a lot
to me because it tells me that all the hard work that I’ve done
throughout high school, college and in the pros is respected, said
Mike Holmes, a former San Francisco 49ers safety. “To be
honored by TSU touches my heart.”
United States Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee (D-18th
District) presented the honorees with a certificate and a replica of
House Resolution 489 commemorating the 88th anniversary of
Texas Southern University. Tony Wyllie, TSU alum and current
senior vice president of communications for the Washington
Redskins, served as the master of ceremony. Michael Strahan,
Brett Maxie, and Cortez Hankton – all former TSU football
standouts who also were stars in the NFL - were not able to attend
due to scheduling conflicts, but sent congratulatory video
messages. Ernie Holmes and James Ford were honored
posthumously and family members accepted their awards. Earnest
Walker, Montina Cooper, Kyle Turner, and Werner Richmond
provided musical entertainment for the event.
Honorees served as Grand Marshals for the Grand Tiger Parade
on Saturday, October 24 and were recognized during a preHomecoming game ceremony where the TSU Tigers battled the
Southern University Jaguars, but lost the contest, 40-21 in a rainsoaked game at BBVA Stadium.
TSU Tigers in the NFL honorees included who were in
attendance included: Arthur Cox, Fredrick Dean, Kevin Harris,
W.K. Hicks, Jack Holmes, James Williams, Greg Briggs, Charlie
Frazier, Leroy Mitchell, Andrew Rice, Marvell Simmons, David
Thomas, Melvin Baker, Kenny Burrough, Larry Crowe, Willie
Ellison, Lloyd Mumphord, Charles Philyaw, James Ford, Ernie
Holmes, Oliver Celestin, Darrell Colbert, Mike Holmes, Warren
Wells, Raymond Baylor, Joe Burch, Winston Hill, and Nate
Johnson.
Maroon and Grey Club Makes $10,000 Donation
The Texas Southern University
Department of Athletic has
announced that the Maroon and Grey
club has donated $10,000 to the
newly initiated “All In” season
tickets campaign.
The campaign which is chaired by
TSU Assistant Director of Athletics
Kevin Granger was established to
increase the number of season ticket
holders for the athletics program to
5,000.
“We’re very excited about the
generous donation made by the
Maroon and Grey club in the amount
of $10, 000,” said Granger. “This is
the largest donation we’ve received thus far and it will go a long way towards
helping us institute plans and initiatives that will help increase our season tickets
base to over 5,000 members.”
For more information about the campaign or to make a donation please call
(713) 313-4355 or visit www.tsusports.com.
23rd Annual Southwestern Business Administration
Teaching Conference October 29 – 30, 2015
The annual Southwestern Business Administration Teaching Conference will be
held in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business October 29 – 30, 2015. On Thursday,
October 29, the conference will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are four
parallel sessions throughout the first day covering topics ranging from pedagogy,
online education, teaching accounting topics and student learning aspects. Cengage
Learning will be making a presentation. On Friday, October 30, the conference will
be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be three parallel sessions covering
topics related to student learning, use of technology and online education.
JHJ is hosting a reception for all attendees on campus in the President’s Lounge
of the Student Center from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on October 29, 2015. HBCU Business
Deans’ Roundtable is the primary sponsor of the conference.
The conference web page is:
http://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges__schools/Jesse_H_Jones_School_of_Busin
ess/swbatc_details.php
For additional details contact Dr. S. Srinivasan, Associate Dean, 713-313-7776,
srinis@tsu.edu
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Homecoming…continued from page 1
Boyd; NEW ORLEANS, Oliver Celestin; OCEAN OF SOUL, Bruce Freeman;
PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES, Dr. Frank North; SAN ANTONIO, Maylene Teal; and WASHINGTON DC/METRO, Melanie
Countee.
TSU’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) revealed its new Interdisciplinary Health Professions Practice and Simulation
Complex to the public
October 23 in the former
Nabrit Science Center.
The ribbon cutting
ceremony and Open
House. Campus was filled
with activity as visitors,
alumni and students all
enjoyed the Yard Festival.
Later that night, memories
of past athletic fetes were
relived in the H&PE
Arena as TSU paid tribute
to its former Tigers who
had careers in the National
Football League. Tigers in
the NFL – A First and
Goal Celebration brought
back 29 former standout
football athletes. Each
man, honored one-by-one
for their contribution both
to the NFL and to Texas
Southern University, was
given a customized Tigers
in the NFL blazer and
medallion.
The parade went on as
scheduled despite the
threat of rain. Once the
game kicked-off against
Southern University the
rain began and did not let
up. However, all-day rain
did not stop Coca-Cola
from presenting a mock
check for $100,000 to
Texas Southern
University to support First
Generation Scholarships.
Despite a valiant first half
effort the Tigers lost to
the Jaguars 40-21 in a
rain-soaked game at
BBVA Stadium.
Tailgating resumed for
some following the
football game.
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