Monday
April 9

Women’s Forum: “Lifting the Veil:  Addressing Issues in Building a Successful Business/Career”   Scott Dozier Ballroom. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Open to the public. 

Forum participants:  Delceno Miles, Pres./CEO, Miles Marketing Associates; YeVetta Wilson-Worst, Pres./CEO, J’esprit Corporation; Catherine Giordano, Pres./CEO, Knowledge Information Systems; Nancy Grden, Exec. VP and Chief Marketing Officer, Amerigroup Corporation; Sandy Dumont, Pres./CEO, The Image Architect. 

NSU Alumni On the Move: A Testimony to Quality Instruction - Alumni Reception - At Virginia Beach Higher Education Center to highlight facility, upper level and graduate programs and honor distinguished alumni in business, 100 participants.   Breakfast.  8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. By invitation only. 

Showcasing our Strengths

Faculty exhibits highlighting research, teaching, community service, accomplishments, and other scholarly activities. Displays to be set up in academic buildings campus-wide and in L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center.  All week.

Tuesday
April 10

Fair Data PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Rudolph Wilson.  Global Studies, elections and Pre-Law Honor Society.  Brown Memorial Hall (BMH), Little Theater.  9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 

Is the African Slave Trade a Holocaust? A Panel discussion by students from the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. BMH, Little Theater. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Sociology Forum:  Showcasing Past Graduates - Their Accomplishments, Experiences at Norfolk State University, and Career Choices featuring Mr. Marvin Lake, Writer, Virginian Pilot; The Honorable L. Louise Lucas, Virginia Senator; Ms. Carla Miller, Ph.D. candidate, Virginia Tech.  BMH, Little Theater.  12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Reception following. 

“The Role of the African American Journalist in the 21^st Century” featuring Ms. Barbara Ciara, WTKR Managing Editor and Evening Anchor and Ms. Sundra Hominik, Senior Managing Editor for Local News and Business, The Richmond Times Dispatch.  BMH, Little Theater. 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Special Poetry Presentation to the President by English and Foreign Language students.  BMH, Little Theater, 3:00pm-3:30 p.m. 

Looking Back, Forever Upward:  Fifty Years of the History Major at NSU.  Archives. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Exhibits:  Art Exhibit.  Wise Gallery, Hamm Fine Arts Building (8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Teleconferencing Classroom and the kick-off of the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Robinson Technology Center.  12:30 p.m. By invitation.  

Partners in Education: Ensuring NSU’s Position in the 21^st Century -

Dinner - for BOV, Sponsors, Black Caucus, local legislators, and State Council of Higher Education. 6:00 p.m.  Scott Dozier Dining Hall.  By invitation only.  Sponsored by S.B. Ballard Construction Company 

A Wealth of Talent - Music Department Exhibition and Gala Concert - Featuring the NSU Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.  L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Open to the public. Sponsored by S.B. Ballard Construction Company 

Showcasing our Strengths

Faculty exhibits highlighting research, teaching, community service, accomplishments, and other scholarly activities. Displays to be set up in academic buildings campus-wide and in L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center.  All week.

Wednesday
April 11

School of Education Open House, Lobby of Bozeman Education Building from 1:00p.m.-2:50 p.m. 

A Legacy of Giving: The Power of Community and Business Support - Dedication of the Peter Dewitt Pruden, Jr. and Phyllis Stancill Pruden Seminar Room, Bozeman Education Bldg. Room 231, 3:30 p.m.  Reception and presentation. By invitation. 

Distinguished Speaker in Biotechnology – President’s Lecture Series - Dr. Milton Brown (Georgetown University, world leading scientist in the area of computer-assisted drug design - Drug Discovery).  Woods Science Building Lecture Hall, Reception 5:00 p.m., Lecture 6:00 p.m.. Open to the public. 

Through the Decades: History of NSU - Presentation - NSU Archives.  (To be incorporated in video to be used throughout the week and in promotional spots on TV and Channel 46). BMH, Little Theater.  7:30 p.m. Open to the public.

Showcasing our Strengths

Faculty exhibits highlighting research, teaching, community service, accomplishments, and other scholarly activities. Displays to be set up in academic buildings campus-wide and in L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center.  All week.

Thursday
April 12

School of Social Work Open House. BMH, B-wing, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Video showing and commemorative displays.  L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center and B-wing, Brown Hall.  8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (and throughout the day).  Open to the public. 

Passing the Torch of Leadership: The Legacy Continues -

Installation of University President – Investiture Ceremony - L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Capacity: 1700 VIP seating for special guests and delegates.  Transmitted on Channel 46 to overflow sites. 10:30 a.m.  Open to the public.   

The Green & Gold Connection: Celebrating the Spartan Community - Campus Lawn Party –Dick Price Stadium (and under the tent) Capacity: 500 – 600. Featuring Band, Cheerleaders, Pan Hellenic—CIO stepping/DJ Vince. Open to the campus community, alumni and friends of the university. 12:30 p.m.   Sponsored by Barnes & Noble Booksellers 

Talented and Uplifting - Gospel Choir and Dance Theatre - Performance, 7:30 p.m., L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Capacity: 1,700. Open to the public.  

Showcasing our Strengths

Faculty exhibits highlighting research, teaching, community service, accomplishments, and other scholarly activities. Displays to be set up in academic buildings campus-wide and in L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center.  All week.

Friday
April 13

Poised for Liftoff: NSU on The RISE - School of Science and Technology -

Demonstrations in science and technology laboratories.  Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology and Physics – Woods Science Building; Drug Discovery Lab – 321 Woods Science Building; Computer Science, Engineering and Technology – Robinson Technology Center; Center for Materials Research – Woods Science Building (Dozoretz Research Wing; Nursing – Brown Memorial Hall, Organized by department chairs and center directors. Open House. 10:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Sponsored by Dominion Resources, Inc.  

Rededication of Robinson Technology Center and SST Wall of Honor. Breakfast reception.   Main entrance.  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by Dominion Resources, Inc.  

McDemmond Center Media Preview Day: Using the Mass Media to Tell Our Story - A media preview of the McDemmond Center - To include narrated tour, pictures. Promoting the Achievements of NSU.  Organized by Communications and Marketing.  10:30 a.m.  By invitation.  Sponsored by Cox Communications. 

The Ascent of the RISE Campus - Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication of the Marie V. McDemmond Center for Applied Research - Lunch reception, demonstrations by science and engineering faculty and tours to be held inside facility.  Noon to 1:30 (Program at 12:30)  RISE Campus.  Open to the campus community, alumni and friends of the university.  Sponsored by Energy Systems Group 

Education/Business Summit - A Winning Strategy for Economic Development:  The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in the Development of the RISE Campus Breakout sessions. McDemmond Center, 6^th Floor Conference Room.  1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Sponsored by Clark-Nexsen 

Seminar: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genomic Medicine.  Dr. Vence Bonham  (Senior Advisor to the Director on Societal Implications of Genomics and Chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health) Robinson Technology Center Auditorium. 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  Reception following.  Sponsored by Dominion Resources, Inc.  

NSU’s Best Asset - Student Unity Day/Spring Fling Preview - Student organizations Booth/Vendors/DJ Vince, Student Picnic Area 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Student activity.

Saturday
April 14

Fellowship and Outreach -  Student Field Day -  Flag Football/Kick Ball/Relay/Tug O’ War/Dodge Ball, etc. at Band Practice Field (Afternoon in conjunction with First View) Student activity. 

A Legacy of Excellence in Teaching – VIP Reception and Presentation of Distinguished Faculty Awards.  Spartan Suites Conference Room, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  By invitation only.  Sponsored by Coca-Cola 

Behold the Green and Gold - Inaugural Gala:  Limited seating for 500 participants, Open Reception 6:30, Dinner 7:30 p.m. Scott-Dozier Dining Hall. Cost:  $200 per person for dinner and entertainment. Fundraiser.  Presenting Sponsor:  Thompson Hospitality 

Sunday
April 15