features: TSU Administration signs Forensic agreement, US Air

YOUR WEEKLY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC NEWS & INFORMATION SOURCE
FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences signs
affiliation agreement with TSU’s Administration of
Justice Department
Department
The
of Administration of Justice within the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland
School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University recently signed an Affiliation Agreement
allowing the students within the department to intern with the Harris County Institute of
Forensic Sciences (HCIFS).
Dr. Sharlette Kellum-Gilbert, Department of Administration of Justice asssociate professor
and internship coordinator, followed through with the TSU legal counsel and the legal counsel
of the HCIFS to obtain the Affiliation Agreement. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Harris
County Attorney Vince Ryan, and Executive Director & Chief Medical Examiner, Luis A.
Sanchez, M.D. signed the official documents March 8, 2016
Students in the Department of Administration of Justice will be able to serve in various
departments under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner. Some of the departments
include: Crime Laboratory, Forensic Investigations, Victim's Assistance, and Legal Counsel.
United States Air Force Airmen of Note to perform at
Texas Southern University
The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United
States Air Force, will perform a free, family-friendly concert
Sunday, April 24, at 4:00 p.m. in Texas Southern University’s
Sawyer Auditorium.
The Airmen of Note is one of six musical ensembles that
comprise The U.S. Air Force Band. The current band consists of
18 active duty Airmen musicians including one vocalist.
Their commitment to musical excellence has earned the respect of
the foremost jazz artists from around the globe, leading to many
collaborative performances and recordings with such luminaries as
TSU alumnus and Grammy award winning saxophonist Kirk
Whalum, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan and Doc
See Air on page 2
Come out April 9 to meet new KTSU GM Ernest Walker
KTSU 90.9 FM will host an open house and meet and greet reception for its new General
Manager Ernest Walker, Saturday, April 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. It will be held in the
KTSU multi-purpose room and everyone is invited.
Walker, a music industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in business,
production, entertainment, and fundraising was named general manager March 10. Breakfast
will be provided by The Breakfast Klub.
April 4-10, 2016
1 of 3
University Calendar 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Religion and the Law discussion
TMSL room 107, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 8, 2016 - Friday, April 15, 2016
Communications Week
Theme: Millennials, Multiculturalism and Mobile
Connectivity: The Next Big Thing
For details contact Chris Ulasi at 713-313-7755
Monday, April 11, 2016
The Big Payback: Learn how to handle student
loans and repayment
JHJ School Auditorium, room 113,
9:00; 10:00; 11:00 a.m
For more information call 713-313-7215
Thursday, April 14 - Friday, April 15, 2016
36th Intercultural Communication Conference
Abstract Deadline
Send Abstract submissions to ulasi_cc@tsu.edu or
regisha@tsu.edu
Friday, April 22, 2016
Transfer Day
Public Affairs Bldg., room 114, 10:00 a.m.
For more information call 713-313-7071 or email
admissions@tsu.edu
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Festival De La Amistad
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visit www.amistadfest.org for more information or call
713-520-7900
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
JHJ School of Business presents Walter Ulrich,
CEO
JHJ Auditorium, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
For more information contact Dr. Rochelle ParksYancy at 713-313-7946
TSU News
The deadline to submit news or information for TSU ENews is Thursday’s at noon for the following week’s edition.
Submissions may be sent to calliskd@tsu.edu or
pickensek@tsu.edu.
For any questions or comments, call Eva Pickens at
713-313-4205.
YOUR WEEKLY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC NEWS &
INFORMATION SOURCE
FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205
April 4-10, 2016
Page 2 of 3
Air…continued from page 1
Severinsen.
As part of The U.S. Air Force Band, The Airmen of Note
honors those who have served, inspires American citizens to
heightened patriotism and service, and positively impacts the
global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the
United States. The excellence demonstrated by these Airmen
musicians is a reflection of the excellence displayed by
Airmen stationed around the globe. Each member is proud to
represent all Airmen, whose selfless service and sacrifices
ensure the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States
of America.
Tickets to this free event may be reserved by phone at 713313-1861 during normal business hours or online at
EVENTBRITE. There will be no reserved seats - first come,
first seated. All unclaimed seats will be released to non-ticket
holders 15 minutes prior to performance
Pre-Medical students gain exposure at
Medical Education Conference
TSU M.A.P.S. members shown during the Medical Education Conference banquet are, front
row, from left, Nancy Osazuwa, Isata Barrie, Dr. Ayodotun Sodipe, Faculty Advisor, Jesse Bell,
Olivia Masion, middle row; Sydney Haney, Kimberly Doby, Ayman Bakhit, Alexina Bosire, Crystal
Evans, and top row; Ekemini Bassey, Celestine Obina, Anthony Obi, Franklin Ezeadi, Chima
Anugwom.
Texas Southern University’s chapter of Student National Medical Association
(SNMA) Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (M.A.P.S.) attended the 52nd
annual Medical Education Conference for the second time March 23-27, in Austin.
TSU’s M.A.P.S. chapter was able fully fund 15 students’ travel, registration and hotel
costs thanks to the support of Texas Southern University’s faculty. Attendees were
exposed to diverse career opportunities, network with medical representatives, and build
professional and academic skills.
SNMA was founded in 1964 as a sub-division of the National Medical Association
after recognizing the need to give active support to medical students and encourage
them in their pursuit of careers as physicians.
M.A.P.S. represent the undergraduate and graduate student-run chapters that extend
the mission of SNMA and NMA: increasing the number of African-American, Latino,
and other students of color entering and completing health professional schools.
This event included many schools such as Northwestern Medical School, UT
Houston, Meharry Medical School, Howard Medical School, Harvard Medical School
just to name a few.
Collegiate 100 - TSU Chapter, hosts Reverse The
Curse: Moving the Culture Forward
TSU E-News NOW Credits:
Andrew McCray-Media Writer/Graphics; Earlie Hudnall-University
Photographer; Kendrick Callis-Communications Specialist; Rodney Bush
Marketing/Communications; Tiffany Asberry-Administrative Assistant;
Eva Pickens-VP of University Advancement
On Saturday, April 9, Radio One personality KG Smooth, along with a
dynamic panel, will partner with the Texas Southern University Collegiate
100 chapter to host an informative and candid discussion on generational
curses, colorism & standards of beauty, and the destruction of the Black family
unit in the Reverse The Curse: Moving The Culture Forward seminar.
Panelist include: Pastor Terrance Johnson, Higher Dimension Church; Anthony
“AV” Valary, Minister/radio personality and producer; Marvin Pierre, speaker/KIPP
Polaris Academy for Boys assistant principal; Holly Charles, author/speaker; Judge
Hazel Jones, 174th Criminal Court; Kim Floyd, vice president of D-Mars Business
Journal; and Jillian Simmons, radio personality/author/philanthropist.
Reverse The Curse: Moving The Culture Forward will be held from 3:00
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room 114 in the School of Public Affairs. For tickets register
at www.reverse-the-curse.eventbrite.come
YOUR WEEKLY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC NEWS &
INFORMATION SOURCE
FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205
April 4-10, 2016
Page 3 of 3
Click Here to Register
Learn about the Airmen of Note