http://blog.fvsu.edu A Light for Your Path Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:19:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I covered an event that rekindled a fire from deep within that I’ve had for as long as I can remember.  I tagged along with Dr. and Mrs. Rivers on the last leg of Spring Cultural Arts Tour. As I watched the Wildcat Force on stage singing and dancing, I ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/03/969/ I got a lesson in “be ye also ready” this week. I had to attend a luncheon on behalf of the president (next time, I’ll know to ask exactly what that means). Upon arrival at the event, organizers darted here, there. Guests hit the buffet line. A woman motioned me ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/03/be-ye-also-ready/ If you're between 18 - 35, then you know Derek Watkins aka Fonzworth Bentley. The 20-something pr specialist in my office eagerly volunteered to write the advancer and recap of Bentley’s FVSU visit. Her eyes lit up. I was curious to know why. And when the buzz began after posts ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/02/fonzworth-bentley%e2%80%99s-swag/   BET ushered in Black History Month with an extraordinary awards show, the 3rd Annual BET Honors.  Each year, the network targeting African-Americans highlights the phenomenal achievements of five individuals in the categories of media, service, entrepreneurship, entertainment and education.  Leaders are presented achievement awards and musical tributes by the most ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/02/this-is-what-extraordinary-looks-like/ Joseph Lowery is a fiery speaker.  This week, the Civil Rights leader was honored with a Hall of Fame award at the Georgia Trend “100 Most Influential Georgians” luncheon at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta.  He was almost a no show, but the host kept hinting that Lowery was on ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/02/lowerys-words-change-luncheon-tone/ Like many Americans, I was eager to tune into yesterday’s State of the Union address to hear President Obama speak. The broadcasting of any major social or political event is a big to-do with my circle of friends, who consist mostly of recent graduates, young professionals and journalists.   My friends ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/01/president-obama-needs-our-patience/   Despair, numbness, hopelessness and defeat are a few words that could describe the feelings many Haitians are experiencing after the earthquake that devastated their nation on Jan. 12, 2010.  I originally heard the news about the disaster through a friend, but it didn’t effect me as much until I saw ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/01/help-haiti-now/ Members of the University Today Scholars’ Program helped spread holiday cheer to the local community by collecting canned goods and clothing from high schools, churches and neighbors. Dual enrollment students Carmen Nicholson, Shaquina Missick, Terrence Howard, and Zack Miller participated in making the project a ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/01/fvsu%e2%80%99s-university-today-scholars-receive-high-praise/ After the break, Fort Valley State University is coming to life once again. Young people are meeting up with old friends at The Caf, crowding into the Pettigrew Center to register for Spring courses and filing into classes to meet their professors for the first time. But, how did these ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2010/01/fvsu-students-speak-about-their-holiday-break/ With the help of Fort Valley State University’s Director of Development, Jim Simmons; the Office of Diversity and International Affairs Coordinator,  Tracy Marshall; Professor of English and Foreign Languages,  Dr. Victoria Dubriel; and  Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Josephine Davis, Professor of Mathematics; I was fortunate to visit China. In Beijing, we ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/12/ed-morrows-fantastic-journey-abroad/ I always envisioned that people in China would be very reserved, but I found that each one has their own unique voice. On this trip, I met some of the most genuine and welcoming people I've ever encountered, and I really missed them once I returned to the United States. ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/12/johnathan-robinson-blogs-about-china-visit/   Photo Caption: Natalia Rawls The culture of China is VERY different from that of the United States. Everything, from the electric curtains in the hotel rooms, to the unorganized traffic on the street, shows the contrast of the two.  We have toured many historic relics and they have all been breathtaking!  The first ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/12/fvsu-student-blogs-about-china-trip/ Recently, a group of business students from Fort Valley State University attended a Career Opportunities job fair at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta. The trip, coordinated by the Office of Alumni and Career Services’ Romelda Simmons was right on time. With graduation next month, this was just what I needed. According ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/11/get-ready-get-set-get-hired/ The annual Greek Step Show seems to be one of the homecoming highlights for FVSU students. Thousands of Wildcats, new and old, packed into the HPE complex to get prime-choice seating to witness the Divine 9 battle it out for a total of $8,000 in prize money, not to mention ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/11/881/ Recently, Fort Valley State University’s Toastmasters Club attended the 2009 Fall District 14 Toastmasters Conference in Duluth, Ga.  Several FVSU students received “first-timers welcome” from the District Governor Theresa Spralling.  Three students – Max Melmer, club president; Chris Leshoure, club vice president of education; and Turquoise Alexander, club sergant-at-arms –were ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/11/fvsu-attends-toastmasters-conference/ Recently, I came across an interesting article called "The Minority Report" - penned by the University of Georgia's Red and Black student newspaper's editorial board. Editor Megan Otto states that the state institution, celebrating its 49th anniversary of desegregating the campus, is trying to attract more minority students to its ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/10/response-to-ugas-the-minority-report/ What do you think about when October comes around? I think about Halloween candy, trick-or-treating, haunted houses and horror movies. Domestic Violence is the last thing that pops into my head when October comes around, but now, I am becoming more aware. October is not only Halloween month; it is ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/10/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month/ Yesterday, on HLN's Prime News, I saw something that disturbed me.  A corporation has created a "homeless doll" for the first time. "Gwen Thompson" is the newest addition to the American Girls line. The corporation claims that the new $95 doll is supposed to teach young children about the plight ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/10/company-unveils-homeless-doll/ The numbers are baffling. Last year alone, there were 34 student deaths and 290 shootings in the Chicago school system. Recently the media has turned its attention to the brutal death of Derrion Albert. Heartbreaking video footage shows the 16-year-old honor student being kicked, punched and hit with wooden boards ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/10/lost-innocence/ Death  comes to us all.  “You only have one life to live,” we’ve often heard it said.  I attended a funeral this past weekend. My great-aunt Henrietta passed away at the age of 83. She lived and saw many things in her lifetime. But the greatest joy she experienced was the ... http://blog.fvsu.edu/2009/09/you-only-live-once/