Norfolk State University

Issue: January-February 2009

NSU Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [ more ]

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recently announced its reaffirmation of accreditation for Norfolk State University. The reaffirmation continues NSU’s accreditation through 2018. Accreditation by the Commission on Colleges indicates that Norfolk State supports a mission appropriate to higher education, demonstrates that its resources, programs and services accomplish this mission, and maintains clearly specified educational outcomes that are consistent with its mission.

NSU to Host Earvin “Magic” Johnson Book Signing
Feb. 17 [ more ]

As part of his national book tour, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a retired NBA basketball star and chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, will visit Norfolk State University to promote his new book 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business. Open to the public, Johnson will sign copies of his book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 17 at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center.


	4-Day Work Week Coming Soon [ more ] In an effort to reduce energy costs, reduce fuel consumption for commuters, and lessen the university’s carbon footprint on the planet, Norfolk State University will implement a 4-day work week, effective Monday, May 11.



	Commemorating the End of Massive Resistance [ more ] The 2009 Black History Month celebration will focus on commemorating the end of massive resistance. The celebration will begin with the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Observance and Freedom March on Thursday, January 15. Other activities are as follows: January 22 Panel Discussion. Old Guard/New Guard: Sharing Perspectives on Civil Rights. Moderated by Cathy Lewis from WHRO-TV and WHRV-FM. L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. February 1-5 Drama. Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. Presented by the NSU Players. L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Time: 6 p.m. on Feb. 1 and 8 p.m. Feb. 2-5. Cost: Free for NSU students, faculty and staff w/ID; $5 for students; and $10 for the general public. Tickets are available at the NSU Ticket Center. (Please note that NSU faculty, staff and students must have a ticket.)

Faculty and Staff Corner [ more ]

Christy Hollomon Frederick, instructor of fine arts

Joann Jones, assistant director of Admissions

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	Alumni Spotlight

Alumni War Memorial Dedication

Norfolk State University recently held an Alumni War Memorial Dedication in front of Joseph Echols Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Norfolk State University Alumni Association, the war memorial was dedicated in honor of NSU alumni who valiantly gave their lives in military conflicts. The first four heroes memorialized fought and died in the Vietnam War are as follows: MAJ Warren Goss, CPT Alan Boffman, 2LT Linwood Carter, Jr. and SGT Edward Williams. James Edwards, Lynn Walton and Edger Farmer, all of whom are NSU alumni, spearheaded the efforts to raise more than $10,000 to fund the war memorial. Additionally, alumni, family members and friends of the veterans gathered to pay tribute. 3

NSU’s School of Education Offers Two Degree Programs in Martinsville, Virginia
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Norfolk State University’s School of Education will offer two, four-year degree programs to residents in the Martinsville, Va. area. Starting in January, NSU will offer a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education (non-licensure) and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology with licensure in pre-kindergarten-3^rd grades (PK-3). The bachelor of arts degree in PK-3 has an optional add-on endorsement for three- and four-year olds.