REVIEWFALCON

Volume 7 | Issue 1 | Fall/Winter 2010

A quarterly newsletter ofSaint Augustine’s College

Falcons claim Pioneer Bowl title

Saint Augustine’s College scored 14 consecutive points in the second half to defeat No. 22 ranked Fort Valley State University 20-9 for the 2010 Pioneer Bowl championship. The match up was played Saturday, Dec. 4, at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ga.The Falcons (9-2) set several milestones with the victory. In addition

to eclipsing a modern school record for wins, the Falcons won their first bowl and post season contest in recent memory. The Falcons concluded their best season since the 1930s.The Falcons are the third CIAA team to win the Pioneer Bowl in the event’s 12-game history. This was the Falcons’ first appearance in the Pioneer Bowl.

Senior tight end Jone’ Harris was named Pioneer Bowl MVP after catching three passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns for the Falcons. He was also selected offensive player of the game. Defensively, senior linebacker Steven Stanback stepped up for the Falcons, totaling 13 tackles. He also amassed 3 tackles-for-loss and two sacks.

The Saint Augustine’s College football team celebrates its Pioneer Bowl win. The game marked the first bowl appearance and post season contest in recent memory for the Falcons.

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Tickets available for the 2011 CIAA TournamentBe in Charlotte to see if the Falcon men’s and women’s basketball teams

can bring home a pair of CIAA championship titles!

Saint Augustine’s College seating(See chart below)

Section 113 - $225Section 117 - $175

Sections 208-233 - $75Section 201 (Students) - $50

For more information, call 919-516-4279 or e-mail tickets@st-aug.edu.

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President Barack Obama appointed Saint Augustine’s College President Dianne Boardley Suber to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Suber, along with a group of selected presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met at the White House with Obama and representatives from the White House Initiative on HBCUs. The visit was

part of the 2010 National HBCU Conference held in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s conference was “Moving Toward HBCU Cathedrals.” In recognition of the important role HBCUs play in producing qualified individuals who contribute to the success of this nation, Obama designated Sept. 12-18 as National HBCU Week.At the conference’s opening session, Obama announced Suber’s

appointment along with the appointments of four other civic and educational leaders who will serve alongside the Saint Augustine’s College president. Obama expressed confidence in the slate of qualified professionals selected to serve on his Board of Advisors. “I am proud to appoint such impressive men and women to these important roles, and I am grateful they have agreed to lend their considerable talents to this administration. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead,” he said.This was Suber’s second visit to the White House. Earlier this year, she witnessed the president’s signing of an executive order strengthening the long-standing White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

President appointed to Obama’s HBCU advisory board

Saint Augustine’s College President Dianne Boardley Suber was appointed to President Barack Obama’s HBCU Board of Advisors during a recent visit to the White House.

International dancer talks to students about careers in the arts

International ballet dancer Chris Rudd stopped by Saint Augustine’s College Tuesday, Nov. 2, to talk with students about pursuing a professional career in the arts and what his journey has been like. Rudd, who is originally from Jamaica and raised in Florida, began his career with the Carolina Ballet. He was one of the founding members of the dance company. He’s also worked with ballet companies in Montreal

and Calgary, Canada. Rudd’s dance experience opened the door for him to join Cirque du Soleil’s show in China. “No one ever says I’m going to run away and join the circus in China so it was an opportunity I couldn’t say no to,” Rudd said. Rudd was encouraged to begin dance when he was 10 after faculty members at the magnet school he attended saw how flexible he was.

“I just did it because I could,” Rudd said. “After a while, it spoke to me. I truly fell in love with the artistry.” Something else Rudd fell in love with was the attention he got from his talent in dance. “After the first night when the people started clapping for me, I was hooked,” he said. Having found success as a dancer, Rudd said he hopes to transition into choreography.

Dancer Chris Rudd speaks to Saint Augustine’s College students during a recent visit.

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Fox News Channel will partner with Saint Augustine’s College for the Fox News Channel University/Ailes Rising Apprentice Scholarship. The Ailes Apprentice Program is a competitive scholarship and internship program aimed at recruiting and developing top diversity talent at the Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network. Saint Augustine’s College was one of only two institutions awarded the scholarship. Saint Augustine’s College and Hofstra University were each awarded $10,000 scholarships and paid internships at Fox News Channel or Fox Business Network. The internships can be

served at either Fox’s New York or Washington, D.C., newsrooms. Each college or university receiving the scholarship will award it to a rising junior or senior pursuing a career in journalism and majoring in communications, television production or a related field.Fox News Channel CEO Roger Ailes created the program in 2003 after seeing that many minorities are unable to break into the broadcast industry. “I don’t think enough minorities were getting access to the system,” Ailes said. “If there aren’t a lot of people they know inside, then they don’t necessarily have the same access as others.”Saint Augustine’s College

caught the attention of Fox News executives last June when reporter Kelly Wright highlighted the College in Fox’s Beyond the Dream series airing on the America’s News Headquarters program. The inside look at the 143-year-old institution, its unique programming and the leadership of its first female president, Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber, was more than enough to convince Fox that Saint Augustine’s College would be a prime candidate for the scholarship, which is awarded annually. Dr. Shawn Lewis, head of the Department of Journalism Mass Communications, said Saint Augustine’s College will select a student to begin the program as soon as 2011. “This will be an exceptional opportunity for the student who is privileged to receive this opportunity,” Lewis said. “Our students will be able to get hands on training from experts in the industry and have access to the best technology.”

Fox News offers scholarship, internship opportunities for students

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College receives nearly $500,000 grant from HUD

Saint Augustine’s College received $498,682 from the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The college is one of 10 historically black colleges and universities that received HUD funding to help revitalize neighborhoods, promote affordable housing and stimulate economic development in communities across the nation. “All across this country, historically black colleges and universities are cultivating young minds and helping to revitalize local communities,” HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan

said in a release. “I’m proud that HUD can be an important partner to assist these institutions of higher education in their efforts to strengthen our nation’s communities.”Saint Augustine’s College will use the grant for its East College Park Redevelopment project. The major activities of this project will include: providing homeowner training and supportive services to low- to moderate-income participants; increasing the capacity of community organizations through awareness building, leadership training, and development

of a neighborhood leadership council; and redeveloping the neighborhood by buying 10 deteriorated properties and redeveloping them with energy-efficient, affordable, Wi-Fi equipped, universally designed homes, and selling them to low- to moderate-income homebuyers who have successfully completed the college’s homebuyer institute. Additionally, the neighborhood will be provided with wireless network service to increase access to Internet services.

The Saint Augustine’s College Community Development Corporation received the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance for the Cooke Street Redevelopment Phase II project. Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker presented the award at a program

held Oct. 7 at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh.The Cooke Street Project includes 13 single-family homes and represents a $1.3 million investment in the community surrounding the College. The project was initiated

as a partnership between Saint Augustine’s College and the city of Raleigh. The project’s contractors, Marcellin and Martial Hodge of Hodge Construction Company, are Saint Augustine’s College graduates.

Saint Augustine’s College CDC receives Sir Walter Raleigh Award

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Eric Barstow’s short documentary, “Bi/Racial Me,” won the Best Short Documentary award at the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, held Oct. 14-17 in Norcross, Ga. The film was an official selection at the festival. Barstow is a senior theatre and film major at Saint Augustine’s College. Barstow’s documentary offers a glimpse into what life is like for those who

are racially mixed and explores the issues they face. The film’s trailer is available online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPoLMgAOVnY. The Urban Mediamakers Film Festival places an emphasis on showcasing work produced by or featuring people of African, Asian and Latin descent. The three-day festival gives actors, writers, filmmakers,

musicians and graphic designers an opportunity to learn from and network with other industry professionals.

Senior’s documentary wins award at film festival

Eric Barstow, a senior theatre and film major, shows off his award for Best Documentary at the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival. Barstow’s documentary chronicles the experiences of those who are racially mixed.

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Less than a year after Synthia SAINT JAMES introduced her work to the Saint Augustine’s College community as part of the College’s Honors Speaker Series, the nationally acclaimed artist returned to campus to help female students pursuing their degrees in the fine arts.At a special reception held Wednesday, Sept. 22, SAINT JAMES and Saint Augustine’s College president Dianne Boardley Suber signed an agreement establishing

the Synthia SAINT JAMES Fine Arts Institute at Saint Augustine’s College. According to the agreement, the Institute will support the educational, cultural, and service goals of Saint Augustine’s College by providing the College with money for scholarships to deserving students who want to pursue careers in the arts. The Institute will also help fund programming aimed at promoting the arts and fine arts based curriculum

in the Saint Augustine’s College Community.Institute funding will be generated by the sales and exhibitions of SAINT JAMES’ paintings, some of which will be permanently housed at Saint Augustine’s College.Before signing the agreement to establish the Institute at Saint Augustine’s College, SAINT JAMES completed a week as artist-in-residence where she shared her craft

and work with students in the College’s fine arts department. SAINT JAMES, the recipient of the 2010 Trumpet Award for the Arts, was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Women Business Owners in Los Angeles. In May, 2010, she received an honorary doctorate from Saint Augustine’s College.

Nationally acclaimed artist returns to college to give back

President Dianne Boardley Suber and artist Synthia SAINT JAMES sign the agreement establishing the Synthia SAINT JAMES Fine Arts Institute at Saint Augustine’s College. The Institute will provide scholarship money for students pursuing careers in the arts.

National law enforcement chapter to open office on campus

The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) recently announced plans to open an office on the campus of Saint Augustine’s College. This will be the first time a NOBLE chapter will have an office on an undergraduate campus.As part of its partnership with Saint Augustine’s College, NOBLE will offer internships and mentorship opportunities to students who would like to pursue careers in law enforcement

– not only as sworn officers but in civilian positions as well.“This partnership is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the relationships that can and should exist between colleges and law enforcement agencies,” said Saint Augustine’s College President Dianne Boardley Suber.Having a chapter office is a benefit to NOBLE in that it provides law enforcement with a tangible link to the community.“Law enforcement is

not just about catching the people who commit crimes or lowering crime rates, it’s about protecting our communities,” said Reuben F. Young, secretary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety. “We’re less interested in locking people up than we are in making the community safe. In law enforcement, to be successful, you must have a bond with the community.”

President Dianne Boardley Suber poses with members of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement. The group recently announced plans to open an office on campus.

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Saint Augustine’s College President Dianne Boardley Suber and North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti have formed a partnership to create an innovative and unique training initiative. The NCDOT and Federal Highway Administration awarded a $500,000 grant to the college to create the Right of Way Training Curriculum Program — the first program of its kind in the state.“This relationship between

Saint Augustine’s College and the North Carolina Department of Transportation affords us the ability to create an environment where the college community can benefit and we can establish a model for others to follow,” Suber said. “This is the true meaning of partnership. It is with great pleasure that I accept this grant.”The right of way (ROW) program is designed to:• Increase the pool of potential ROW

professionals;• Increase the number of ROW internships within NCDOT and other transportation partners; and• Increase the number of minorities in transportation-related careers. The ROW program is an entry-level development program that offers a combination of courses that will develop

NCDOT awards $500,000 grant to Saint Augustine’s College

The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded Saint Augustine’s College a $500,000 grant to establish a first-of-its-kind training program. Gene Conti, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and President Dianne Boardley Suber signed the agreement during a news conference held on campus.

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See TRAINING PROGRAM, page 31

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Saint Augustine’s College celebrated the official opening of the 2010-2011 academic year during its 144th Convocation. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph was the guest speaker. Ralph, who is best known for her roles as Deena Jones in the original “Dreamgirls” and Dee Mitchell on the TV show “Moesha,” offered her own story as encouragement for students to strive to finish college.

“Education was one of the best gifts I was ever given,” Ralph said. Ralph was one of the first women accepted into Rutgers University. She entered the school as a freshman at 16 and graduated when she was 19. Ralph said she was determined to finish school early. She encouraged students to create a plan of how they would finish their educational journey.

“Figure out how you’re going to order your footsteps to finish the whole course,” Ralph said. “Figure out who you are, figure out what you are, then strive to be more than that.”

Sheryl Lee Ralph encourages students to finish the course

Actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph delivered the keynote address at this year’s convocation. Ralph encouraged students to take their education seriously, do their best work and plan to graduate.

College debuts public health program

Saint Augustine’s College has implemented four new elective courses that, in the future, will count toward an undergraduate degree in Public Health. Saint Augustine’s College will have only the second Public Health degree program in the state. The other is offered by the University of North Carolina in Charlotte.The following courses were offered this fall:• Public Health 101: Public Health 101 provides an introduction to public health concepts and practice by

examining principles of public health, tools of population health, preventing disease, disability and death. This course targets front line public health workers who have not previously had any formal education and preparation for public health practice.• Public Health Nutrition: The

change in the healthcare environment from a hospital-based approach to a community-based approach is progressing rapidly, reflecting the emphasis of the healthcare provider on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. The goal of this course is to provide students with the tools and approaches to promote health and disease using a community based perspective. • Public Health Biology: To

prevent or stop the spread of disease and disease conditions requires that we understand its etiology and effects on the community. This course seeks to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the pathogenesis of different disease conditions, as well as to recognize stages whereby disease can be prevented or stopped. • Public Health Microbiology: This course presents a fascinating look at human-microbe interactions and examines the disease producers while discussing how, with knowledge-based preparation, we can live in harmony with microbes. In addition, ways in which beneficial microbes are involved in the cycles of nature and in the food industry, and how they are used as research tools are discussed. The course covers material on prions, helminths (worms), biological warfare and terrorism, antibiotic resistance, the global impact of microbial diseases, and immunization.

Saint Augustine’s College launched its public health program this fall. It will be the second public health degree program in the state.

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Editors note: Seven Saint Augustine’s College students are began the new school year with memories of an exciting summer spent learning about Chinese culture firsthand. In the article below, Russell Brodie, director of the college’s Global Study Abroad and International Program, shares the experiences students and staff members encountered while exploring China.On May 18, seven students from Saint Augustine’s College,

along with five students from North Carolina State University, embarked on a journey halfway around the world to Nanjing, China. During this journey students were immersed into Chinese culture and language. Along the way they learned about social norms and cultural etiquette. While the goal of the trip was to learn Mandarin Chinese and the culture of China, there were other added benefits that were unexpected. Students matured and increased their own

self-awareness. They learned to take on added responsibilities and to care for one another. They learned to analyze situations and think of solutions to problems independently and collectively. Ultimately, they became a part of the social unit that is key to any community. They became a family.The Saint Augustine’s College students attending the China Study Abroad were Ernest Fleming, Kenice Griffin, Kamika Mack, Jasmine

Moore, Naeemah Powell, Germieka Torrence, and Hakeem Willis. The faculty and staff who served as advisors for the trip were Brandon Johnson of the Film and Theater Department, Russell Brodie of the Global Study Abroad Office, Dr. Sevealyn Smith of the Honors and Liberal Studies Program, and Dr. Darryl Bing of the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences.

Students spend summer living, learning in China

See CHINA TRIP, page 14

Seven Saint Augustine’s College students returned to school this fall with a new appreciation for Chinese culture after spending the summer abroad.

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The trip began with a tour of Tiananmen Square, which is famous for its political and social protests. It is famous in more recent years for the Tiananmen Square Massacre where students were killed protesting for democracy. Students took pictures and observed the long lines as visitors entered the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao which located at the south side of the Square. This Hall is divided into three halls and Chairman Mao’s body lies in a crystal coffin in one of the halls surrounded by fresh bouquets of various flowers and grasses. This area is considered comparable in scope and presentation to how the White House is revered in U. S. culture.Students then enjoyed lunch, and many of them had their first experience with attempting to eat using chopsticks. They enjoyed Chinese cuisine and learned to eat a variety of food from a lazy susan. The students and faculty struggled at first but eventually became more proficient with using chopsticks and understanding the whole

premise behind this eating style. The purpose was to encourage communication and camaraderie among attendees. This Chinese tradition was new but one that quickly was adopted and accepted by the students and faculty.The next stop on the tour was a visit to the Confucius Institute where students and faculty enjoyed interactive games that taught lessons about the history of China and various aspects of Chinese culture. They especially enjoyed dressing up in traditional Chinese garments.Following the visit to the Confucius Institute, participants visited a traditional tea house where the benefits of green tea, black tea, and jiaogulan tea were explained. They sampled the various teas

and were informed of the importance of tea in Chinese culture.Next on the tour was a visit to the Beijing National Stadium which is also called the Bird’s Nest. It was the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics.The Great Wall proved to be a challenge for everyone. The steps were steep and the hot temperature took its toll on everyone. The beauty of this great wonder, however, more than made up for any discomfort.After the tour of Beijing, all the students and faculty boarded an overnight train to Nanjing, China. Sleeping on the train proved problematic for some but all adjusted and arrived safely to Nanjing Normal University. Students began their Chinese language and cultural classes,

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which took place in the morning followed by lunch and then tutorial study sessions and independent project work sessions. The students struggled at first, finding it difficult to master the characters, tones, and Chinese vocabulary. After a lot of hard work and studying, all students did excel in their classes with all students making an A or B for their coursework.The thing that was great about the trip was the friendship that was formed between the Saint Augustine’s College and North Carolina State University students. Spending so much time together helped everyone to bond and soon there was no distinction made between the two schools. Everyone was there to

learn. Friendship became the thing that allowed students and faculty to bond. It created an atmosphere of mutual love and respect and enabled everyone to learn about each other’s culture and themselves.As part of one of the weekly culture lectures, students were taught basic strokes and writing techniques for calligraphy. Students also learned Tai Chi. Students participated in all activities while balancing a rigorous course load and study schedule.Everywhere the students went, they attracted a crowd. Many Chinese people have never seen African-Americans so for them it was a reason to celebrate. The locals often

asked to take pictures and sometimes even dance.Jasmine Moore, a rising junior and communications major, said nothing could have prepared her for her time in China.“The culture there was completely different than that of America!” Moore said. “I mean completely different, nothing was the same as America except for

maybe the ... No, nothing was the same!”Moore said the study abroad trip gave her a greater appreciation of the Chinese culture.“After being in China and experiencing their culture, I had to realize that this is their culture and that we shouldn’t look down on it,” Moore said. “They don’t look down on us, so why should we look down on them?”China made an impression on all the students and faculty, and Saint Augustine’s College together with North Carolina State University left their mark as well. That mark was one of academics, fun, and friendship.

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Homecoming 2010Falcons: 42 Fayetteville State: 36

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Saint Augustine’s College celebrated its annual Circle of Lights Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 2, on the campus quadrangle. Each year, faculty, staff and students decorate 50 Christmas trees, which are displayed on the quad before being donated to local families. “It has become part of the legacy of Saint Augustine’s College to bring the spirit of Christmas to the community,” President Dianne Boardley Suber said.

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College celebrates annual tree lighting ceremony

On Nov. 6, students, alumni, faculty and staff from Saint Augustine’s College and Shaw University walked through downtown Raleigh to raise money for UNCF. The event was in conjunction with the St. Aug/Shaw football matchup later that day.

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St. Aug, Shaw host walk-a-thon to raise money for UNCF

Sousa selected to participate in Senior Leadership AcademyJorge Sousa, director of admissions, is one of only 42 higher education administrators nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute to participate in a yearlong Senior Leadership Academy. Individuals chosen for the program are mid-level administrators in higher education who aspire to senior leadership positions in independent colleges or universities. As a participant, Sousa attended a seminar in Williamsburg, Va., Nov. 5-7, and will attend one in the spring in Washington, D.C. He will participate in a mentoring program, experiential learning projects, and a series of readings and case studies.The purpose of the academy is to prepare prospective leaders to assume positions as the chief officers in any division – including academic affairs,

student affairs, finance, enrollment management and advancement – in independent higher education.

Bullock completes the 2010 HERS Bryn Mawr Summer InstituteDoris J. Bullock, dean of students and residential life, recently graduated from the HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute, held June 18-July 2 at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. The intense Summer Institute, a 35-year partnership between Bryn Mawr College and Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) is the premier residential professional development program dedicated to advancing women leaders in higher education administration.The HERS Institutes provide participants with opportunities to learn from senior women leaders and higher education scholars. The curriculum prepares participants for institutional leadership roles with knowledge, skills and perspectives for achieving top leadership positions. HERS Institute

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participants work with HERS board members, faculty, staff and alumnae to develop the professional skills and networks needed for advancing as top leaders in higher education administration. Bullock’s participation in the HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute was sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and Higher Education Resource Services. She was selected to represent Saint Augustine’s College through a process facilitated by the President’s Office. Bullock is the first administrator from Saint Augustine’s College under Suber’s leadership to have been sponsored to participate in the HERS Institute at Bryn Mawr College.

Hankins appointed to governor’s advisory panelDr. Orlando Hankins, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, was appointed by Gov. Bev Purdue to serve on her Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy. The charge of the Scientific Advisory Panel is to make recommendations to the governor for a comprehensive plan for the use of offshore energy resources by Sept. 18, 2011. Hankins helped produce a final report as a State Senate appointee to the Legislative Research Commission Advisory Subcommittee on Offshore Energy Exploration.Hankins has been at Saint Augustine’s College since January 2009.

Alumni director recognized by D.C. chapterAlumni director Sheryl Ximines was one of five Saint Augustine’s College alumni recognized at the Washington, D.C., Metro Alumni Chapter’s annual William Jefferson Jackson Honors Banquet held Friday, Oct. 15, at the La Fontaine Bleu in Lanham, Md. The award recognizes alumni for their contributions to Saint Augustine’s College, their local chapter, the community and for their personal and professional achievements. The honorees were: Spottswood T. Bolling, 1964; Annie Sneed Daniels, 1968; Lisa D. Weatherington, 1978; Carrie Miller Johnson-Clark, 1983; and Ximines, 1986.

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Faculty member publishes first bookFaculty member Terri Robinson-Hutchinson recently released her first book, “My Secret: The Little Book of Lessons Learned.” In her book, Hutchinson shares some rough patches from her personal experiences since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005. She shares her story in a poignant manner but allows some humor to shine through. “The book is not just for people living with MS, it is for anyone who has ever faced or will face any adversity in life,” Hutchinson said. “It is designed to motivate and encourage others.”

Since releasing the book, Hutchinson has been on talk radio to discuss the book and is now working towards other book discussions and events. For more information or to purchase the book, visit Hutchinson’s website at www.msveronda.com.

Baker selected for Cornell University programDr. Paul Baker, dean of the division of social sciences, was invited to participate in the 2010 class of the Policy Development Program at Cornell University in September. Baker received a fellowship from Cornell’s School of Continuing Education to cover the costs of the program and travel.

Wireless Internet access available throughout campusStudents, faculty, staff and guests to campus can connect to the Internet wirelessly no matter where they are on campus. During the summer, infrastructure was installed to provide 125 access points on campus. The coverage also includes Saint Augustine’s College’s programs that are housed off campus. When users connect to the Wi-Fi, they will be asked to log in with their Saint Augustine’s College username and password or connect as a guest. The connection works on smart phones, laptops, iPads, and any Wi-Fi enabled device. “We want Saint Augustine’s College to be a state of the art center of learning. Technology is integral to that,” said Dr. Stephen Scholz, chief information officer.

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Falcons celebrate basketball season start with Midnight Madness

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Nov. 12 Davis & Elkins Elizabeth City, N.C. 3 p.m.Nov. 13 West Liberty Elizabeth City, N.C. 3 p.m.Nov. 16 Columbia College Raleigh, N.C. 5:30 p.m.Nov. 20 Wheeling Jesuit Shippensburg, Pa. 1 p.m.Nov. 26 North Georgia Dahlonega, Ga. 6 p.m.Nov. 27 Georgia College

and State Univ.Dahlonega, Ga. 1 p.m.

Dec. 18 Tampa Lakeland, Fla. 1 p.m.Dec. 19 Florida Southern Lakeland, Fla. 2 p.m.Jan. 2 West Virginia Tech Raleigh, N.C. 3 p.m.Jan. 6 Lincoln (Pa.) Lincoln, Pa. 5:30 p.m.Jan. 8 Saint Paul’s Raleigh, N.C. 2 p.m.Jan. 10 Virginia State Petersburg, Va. 5:30 p.m.Jan. 13 Virginia Union Richmond, Va. 5:30 p.m.Jan. 15 Bowie State Bowie, Md. 2 p.m.Jan. 17 Chowan Raleigh, N.C. 5:30 p.m.Jan. 20 Elizabeth City

StateElizabeth City, N.C. 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 Shaw Raleigh, N.C. 2 p.m.Jan. 29 Winston-Salem

StateWinston-Salem, N.C.

5:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 Livingstone Salisbury, N.C. 5:30 p.m.Feb. 5 Fayetteville State Raleigh, N.C. 2 p.m.Feb. 7 Winston-Salem

StateRaleigh, N.C. 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 Johnson C. Smith Raleigh, N.C. 2 p.m.Feb. 14 Fayetteville State Fayetteville, N.C. 5:30 p.m.Feb. 19 Livingstone Raleigh, N.C. 2 p.m.Feb. 21 Johnson C. Smith Charlotte, N.C. 5:30 p.m.Feb. 24 Shaw Raleigh, N.C. 5:30 p.m.Feb. 28-March 5 CIAA Tournament Charlotte, N.C. TBA

Nov. 12 University of D.C. Washington, D.C. 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 Central State Elizabeth City, N.C. 6 p.m.Nov. 20 Barton College Elizabeth City, N.C. 6 p.m.Dec. 11 Mount Olive Raleigh, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Dec. 16 Clayton State Morrow, Ga. 7:30 p.m.Dec. 18 Montevallo Morrow, Ga. 7:30 p.m.Dec. 30 Armstrong Atlantic

StateSavannah, Ga. 7 p.m.

Dec. 31 Georgia College and State Univ.

Savannah, Ga. 1 p.m.

Jan. 6 Lincoln (Pa.) Lincoln, Pa. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 8 Saint Paul’s Raleigh, N.C. 4 p.m.Jan. 10 Virginia State Petersburg, Va. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 13 Virginia Union Richmond, Va. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 15 Bowie State Bowie, Md. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 17 Chowan Raleigh, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 20 Elizabeth City

StateElizabeth City, N.C. 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 Shaw Raleigh, N.C. 4 p.m.Jan. 24 University of D.C. Raleigh, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 29 Winston-Salem

StateWinston-Salem, N.C.

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 Livingstone Salisbury, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Feb. 5 Fayetteville State Raleigh, N.C. 4 p.m.Feb. 7 Winston-Salem

StateRaleigh, N.C. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 Johnson C. Smith Raleigh, N.C. 4 p.m.Feb. 14 Fayetteville State Fayetteville, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Feb. 19 Livingstone Raleigh, N.C. 4 p.m.Feb. 21 Johnson C. Smith Charlotte, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Feb. 26 Shaw Raleigh, N.C. 7:30 p.m.Feb. 28-March 5 CIAA Tournament Charlotte, N.C. TBA

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Sanders named CIAA offensive player of the year

Tailback Walter Sanders (Sr./Baltimore, Md.) of Saint Augustine’s College capped a record-setting regular season by winning the CIAA Offensive Player of the Year Award. He joined tight end Jone’ Harris, linebacker Steven Stanback, offensive guard Justin Wells, kick returner Tyron Laughinghouse, defensive end Anthony Harris and linebacker Chaz Robinson on the All-CIAA football team, which was selected by

the CIAA football coaches and sports information directors.The Falcons placed five players on the first team including Sanders, Jone’ Harris, Wells, Laughinghouse and Stanback. Anthony Harris and Robinson were chosen for the second team. All seven players helped the Falcons post an 8-2 overall record and 6-1 CIAA mark. Sanders ended the

regular season ranked first in the CIAA in rushing (1,377 yards). He currently ranks fourth nationally in Division II with a 137.7 yard average. Sanders also tied for first in the conference in scoring (90 points) and touchdowns (15).“I am happy to win the award,” Sanders said. “This was one of my goals in the offseason. The offensive line was a huge factor in me winning this. Without them, I would

Falcons place seven on All-CIAA teams

Record-setting tailback heads seven Falcons on All-CIAA teams including five on first team.

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have never been able to do anything. Coach (Michael) Costa has been a great head coach and mentor. He kept me focused and kept me working hard.”Sanders is the school’s first 1,000-yard rusher in the modern era. He rushed for more than 100

yards in a league-high eight games including a season-high 243 yards against Fayetteville State on Oct. 2. Sanders had two of the league’s three 200-yard rushing games this season. He is the school’s career rushing leader (3,747 yards) in the modern era.Jone’ Harris (Sr./Fairfield, Calif.) ranked second on the team in receptions (19) and tied for second in touchdown catches (3). Wells (Sr./Baltimore, Md.) led an offensive line that opened running lanes for Sanders. The Falcons averaged 160.4 rushing yards per game.Laughinghouse (Soph./Greenville, N.C.) ranked first in the CIAA and sixth

nationally in Division II in kick returns (29.5 yards per game). He also led the team in touchdown receptions (6) and ranked third in receptions (18). Stanback (Sr./Temple Hills, Md.), a preseason All-CIAA pick, ranked second in the conference in total tackles (93) and tackles per game (9.3).Anthony Harris (Jr./Raleigh, N.C.) ranked third in the CIAA in sacks (6.5), and Robinson (Fr./Hampton, Va.) ranked first among CIAA freshmen in total tackles (69), and seventh overall in tackles per game (7.7). Robinson was also named to the All-CIAA rookie team.

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Falcon basketball teams enter season with new coaching staff

The Falcon and Lady Falcon basketball teams will enter the 2010-2011 season with a new look as both teams debut their new coaching staff. Ken Spencer will assume the head coaching position for the men’s team, and Rachel Bullard will take over as head coach for the women’s team. President Dianne Boardley Suber said she is confident both coaches will carry on the athletic and academic traditions of the men’s and women’s teams and is proud of the way college administrators and student athletes handled the sudden transition.“This is the first time

the institution has had to simultaneously make a transition in both the men’s and women’s basketball programs,” Suber said. “Kudos to the student-athletes for weathering this transition. Our goal continues to be stressing physical acumen on the courts as well as academic excellence in the classroom.”Spencer, who was the associate head coach at Winston-Salem State University, said he wants to continue the success of the men’s program, which won the CIAA championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time in 13 years

last season. The Falcons also won 27 games which set a modern school record and posted the highest team grade point average for men’s basketball in 2010.“I feel good that the program is a winning one,” Spencer said. “We will be a different team. We lost six seniors who all started at some point in the season. However, there are talented kids in the program who work hard so the winning and losing will take care of itself.”Bullard, a former assistant at Charleston Southern University and Butler University, said she is thrilled to take over a Lady Falcons’ squad which captured a division title for the first time in 17 years and won the highest team GPA award for women’s basketball. The bulk of the team returns, and Bullard says the goal is to win a conference championship.“We have a lot of work to do but our girls and assistant coach (Tim Valentine) are all on board with a forward motion for our program,” Bullard said.

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After much success as an assistant coach, Covance Mortimer of Saint Augustine’s College was recognized for his works as a head coach.The CIAA named Mortimer the 2010 women’s volleyball coach of the year for directing the Lady Falcons to the Southern Division championship. It was their first division title since 2003, when Mortimer was an assistant for the Lady Falcons.“I attribute winning the award to the players and assistant coaches,” Mortimer said. “It is as

much their award as it is mine.”The Lady Falcons entered the CIAA Championships as the Southern Division’s No. 1 seed. They lost a hard-fought final game to Chowan University.The Lady Falcons placed a league-high six student-athletes on the all-conference squads including five on the first team.The All-CIAA student-athletes from Saint Augustine’s College were Kathryn Tokarski (Jr./Saskatchewan, Canada), Brittany Hicks (Soph./

Louisburg, N.C.), Nicolette Campbell (Jr./Nassau, Bahamas), Keisha Parris (Jr./St. Catherine, Jamaica), Roxanne Smith (Jr./St. Catherine, Jamaica) and Stephony Newkirk (Sr./Greenville, N.C.). The Lady Falcons also received a plaque for winning the Southern Division crown.The Lady Falcons finished the regular season 22-8 overall, marking the second consecutive year they reached the 20-win plateau. They were 10-0 against Southern

Mortimer named CIAA volleyball coach of the year

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Covance Mortimer, center, accepts the CIAA volleyball coach of the year award. Mortimer led the Lady Falcons to the CIAA volleyball championships this year.

Division opponents and 7-0 at home in Emery Gymnasium. The Lady Falcons have improved each season since Mortimer became head coach in 2007. They reached the CIAA Tournament semifinals the past two seasons after winning nine matches in Mortimer’s first year. The Lady Falcons won 20 matches in 2009 for the first time in six years.Since Mortimer took over the program, the Lady Falcons have placed 12 student-athletes on the All-CIAA team and four student-athletes on the All-CIAA rookie squad. The Lady Falcons also won the CIAA team highest grade point average award in volleyball.In three seasons, Mortimer has collected eight CIAA volleyball coach of the week awards, and the Lady Falcons have earned 16 CIAA volleyball player of the week honors.Before taking over as head coach, Mortimer was the Lady Falcons’ assistant coach from 1995 through 2006. During that period, the Lady Falcons won five CIAA volleyball titles.

Falcons take third in cross country finals

Saint Augustine’s College claimed third place in the women’s 5K race at the 2010 CIAA Cross Country Championships at WakeMed Soccer Park.Led by the running of Jasmine Cobbs, the Lady Falcons scored 106 points to finish behind Virginia State (35) and CIAA champion Winston-Salem State (34). Cobbs was 14th individually with a time of 21.20.5.Two other Lady Falcon runners finished in the top 20. April London was 17th (21.48.5) and Jasmin Peterson-Hassan was 19th (22.09.1). Sheena Johns was 27th (23.05.2)

and Tabitha Watson was 29th (23.10.9) for the Lady Falcons. In the men’s 8K race, Aaron Dudley led the Falcons to a fourth-place finish. The Falcons (145) placed behind Shaw (104), Bowie State (50) and CIAA champion Winston-Salem State (26). Dudley placed 11th individually in 27.25.5.Saint Augustine’s College hosted the NCAA Atlantic Regional cross country meet at WakeMed Soccer Park on Nov. 20.

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President .................................................................................. Dianne Boardley Suber

Vice Pres., Institutional Advancement and Development .................. Marc A. Newman

Assoc. Vice Pres., Communications and Marketing .......................... Sonja A. Bennett

Communications Specialist .................................................................... LaToya Sutton

Sports Information Director ................................................................. Anthony Jeffries

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students’ expertise and understanding of acquiring real estate and right of way for transportation projects. Students enrolled in the one-year program can develop analytical and problem-solving skills, receive on-the-job and

formal classroom training and acquire appropriate research skills for use within the NCDOT and FHWA.This partnership will support the advancement of minorities in the transportation industry. According to Conti, this program is a way to develop interest

and attract and recruit minorities into transportation related fields. “This is a partnership we are very proud of,” Conti said. “We’ve set sail with a great deal of commitment as a way for students to enter this field.”

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