fy yew \ saglTEEA Message from the President and the weeks that fo isthe final month oF load, | have been continually in:pressed by the depth and breadth af support expressed. for Blucficld State Colle: nate Bill Blucficld Sate College will of academic programs cs ft can offer. The addi= open doors of J concurrently provide employ raveled opportunity for and workforce possessing skills exten= Albed L Viaiher _ Sines we peed Hall to sccommodste student fickd State College will take a unity leaders, and employees was a sony saleable and visible reminder that this wonderful 's challea, ved challenges throughout its rich 109 year hiwors. The sane characteristics of resilience and ts tough-minded optimism that have served BSC so well f look forwsnd to the future, ¢ yeas will once again earty BSC to a bright Sharp Enrollment Growth Makes BSC Fourth-largest Public College in West Virginia ‘Substantial sustained enrollment groiwth has ma meat reached 2 urth-largest public college in (FTE) lege’s final Fall 2003 Semester ¢ thart 20%, coming an the noted John I, Exceutive Eneolleent Management, “A © ing increase in the numb: jority stadents sd at BSC has 1» public univers! BSC’s firal fall sem Cardwell credits the BSC continues to be the fastest growing public college ‘6r university in West Virginia, The College hss grown by approximately 30% in enrollment over the past two years. taken by all sswlents and iding by 15. Addition- imentat the New ty and Technical College of BSC is the munity and technical college:Senate Bill 448 and Bluefield State College When West Wingi wemor Ba Bill 448 currently in-early Apel, be released a letter scckin plan to nieve the tv grams currently at the Coll rom BSC. The Govemors decision to sign the bill marked the lates chapter in a series of events that began in mid February, whe the House Education Commi imenément 10 an ef rived from the Sens The amendment proposed the establish ment of a Commmunizy and Techn’ away making body for inin's two-year colleges. Embedded within the amendment was, fang ce Several months ag of Govemors had transferred most of the College's 25 two-year degree pr rants to the New River Community and Technical College of BSC, The 810 SBIR provided that ering technology. sgeneral education, and general busi= ness) auld be offered by contrat swith the Council. The Council could establish standards that the programs would have tomeet, then move the programs if they didn’t mect those standards, Concerned BSC students, faculty. staff, alumsi, and community leaders traveled to Charleston and expressed their cancers, Working with Bluefield S:ate College officiaks, Senators Jesse ‘Gurls and Truman Chafin propesedin the Senate Finance Commitee 27 amendment designed w provi the two-year programs that were main- tained by BSC, :wnd the amendnent passed unanimously, 17-0, on March 4. The action should have resulted in the incorporation of the amendment into SB438 when it was passed by the Senate the following moming However, al some point, the amend~ ment disappeared and new langung that protected only the Two-year nurs- ing program at BSC appeared in its place. Despite the expressions of concen from many southem West Virginia Iggislators, including Delegates Marshall Long. Eustace Fredesich, Don Cana, and Emily Yeager, along with Senators Gills, Chatin, Anita Caldwell, John Pat Fanning. and Russ Weeks, the bill (which now included unit ‘status for four West Virginia colleges) moved to a legisla tive conference committee and u mately passed on the $8th day of the 60 doy regular session, In dhe wecks that followed, Baan dreds of levers, phone culls, nd © matils were sent to West Virginia Governor Bob Wise from both oppo= nents and propanents of the bill. Before signing the bill, the Govemor ict with several southern West Virsinia legistators, BSC official alume! and community represente es. His chief of stat? ond legisla- ¢ fiaison attended a Charlewon rally volving individuals and groups from the College comunity, legislators, and residents of southern West ain support of BSC. “Throwghout the process. our legise ators have been heroic in thei defense of Bluefield State C noted BSC President Br, Alber Wolker, “Business and commit feaders have joined in support of the College,as well, Ourctallenge now fo capture the synergy of these groups, because their support will be sae essential as we move is a future that can be bright, We will develop new hacealaurcate programs snd campus housing. We have a vision for the future and, given the opportunity to adjust to the mandates of this reomga- nization legislation, we can thiise, Throughou: the pass two months, the AUMECrOUS Ietlers, phone calls, and mectings thal expressed support for Bluctield State College bas been tremendously encourasi May 15 BSC Commencement Ned Shott PE. Building 40:09 am May 16 NRCTC Commencement ‘Tamarack 2:00 pm May 24 ‘4st Summer Registration ‘st Summer Term Begins May 28 2nd Summer Registration 2nd Summer Term Begins August 12-13 Fall Registration August 16 Fall Term Begins. For further information, visit the BSC website at www.bluefieldstate.eduNew River CTC Releases Institution’s Mission Statement New River Community and ‘Technical College of Bluefield State College Dr. David Perkins, President of New Riv Community and Technical College (NCIC), cecently regarding the mission of the € Taking the form ofan open lever tothe people of scuthe services to make them iphically or electron central and southeastern West Virginia, Dr. P eessible to peuple and businesses within the diverse formal mission statement comm F-couthcentral ane southeastern West d sales document was adopted last Vingivia ality, and Within the financial tally. acconding to the st: iden the delivery of progranis and yearby the Road of Governors for Bluefield Staxe White offering this statement of the NRCTC College. with which NRCTC arntinics to be administra- Perkins also discussed the values that cuide the College in tively linked thowzh curricular partnerships ard shared achieving fos mission. Among others, Perkins siressed that support services und operations the College affirms the overeniding need for educational Recognizing that the College has been much in the porwunity for “all people of all walks of live.” He flamer News Of late. Perkins stated thin the College “has co discussed the College’s affirmation of excellence in teache ued with the business of carving ou fis mission” despite earning, and in administrative services. the political uncertaintics. This recent visibility. Perkins He concluded his discussion of values by stressing the stated, offersan ideal opponuri ais talue of aecomntabitity. “The College recognizes that it is throughout the College's I county sponsibili- a community college.” Perkins stated. “with obligations to ty" astotement of the Colle pals asso- tral andl southeastern cisted with achievement of the mission. and values that guide the College in its work.” In his statement, Perkins affirmed that the College will good stewardship serve the people oF southcentral and southeastern West also requires the College to mal 5 (08 Virginia in three major ways. Hint, NRCTC will provide staff. facilities, libraries, and electronic technolos Post-secondary education and workforce training programs available to communities to the full and services throughout the region. While doing so. the without compromising the central educational College will ensure "that these peograms and services extent possible. Retirees 2003-04 ‘To longtime employees have retired after several years’ distin- guished service at Bluefield Siste College. William Leroy (Lee) Haye, Academic Laboratory Manager, retired earlier this year after nearly 15 years as a BSC employee. A graduate of BSC (class of 198S), Haye began working at the College on August 16, 1989. Dr. Harriet H. Duncan, Professor of Nursing, retired at the end of the Fall 2003 Semester. after 21 years as a member of the Bloctield Ste College faculty. She was colected approximately 10 ‘Years.ago 2s the recipient of the George M. Cruise Endowed Chair in Nursing. and she served on numerous College commintces, Additioaally, Dr, Duncan was selected as the “Distinguished Alumn” of Virginia Tech apd SU, 1993, and held membership on the Southern Geromological Society, Gerontological Society of America, Sigma Theta Tau, American, Nurses Assceiation, and West Virginia Nurses Association. Dr. Hornet H. DuncanBSC inslebrates: Black History Month Gary D. Moore & BSC Roary ors) took part lip-liop mevith of Mu Dr M idressedlsn carly 100 in L Blusfiold, Wéest Virginia Vie Mayor, the Reverend Garry © Mooro, presented 2 proclamation salting BSC to Education) was.a College President Dr. Albert Walker (center) and Boord of Govemars’ Vice Chair Norris Kentor during Black Histary Month. % 1 program jointly by BSC and call BSC studs the M. otes the $6000 purchase © ies for the Dr. Ethe! Gordon (center) demonstrates biomediza! researeh equipment to college employees Ray Guy * {left} end Be. Shekhar Pradhen. he state,” Dr RIN fiands made ius ress nd tion Fe Gordon expla pened +5New Nursing Program at BSC Enables LPNs to Become RNs in 12 Months AW nursing pt ale College, Jesigned to be! curses comple educitional requirements and bucome istered Nurses within 1 Frovides a addressing the nly the initistive, “The program is sed for the Licensed Pra ~ explained Dr. Rermdente ber the nersing werkforee. Our pro gam ndensed ime a summer and PNs can remenis and become RNs. This exide need Deborah Surface, (19 ate) HSC Assistant redit for thelr prior learning and pro~ sional experience. Nurses crter the program can rexcive college credi ular courses by taking “chal= edge and competencies commensurate wwith the skills that wauld be devel- permits what would normally be a fies instruction to be coodensed into a arse offered during the sum Of the 13 stegents currently in the Program. nite attend classes at BSCS campus and four attend ia Beckley. “The nurses took the Ieweek transitional course last ‘the 13 students in the program, and they echo very positive sentime: abou their experienc program,” Williams stated, me BRMC worked with me so that | fulfill ey responsibil ig also-allow- eto spend with my Pack noted that the des summer 1 plenty of time 10 study. on 9 ‘We atiended Thursdays.” she explained, “With the fall . the pace of the procram has picked up, Fi able ime and attend classes fulltime because of the cooperation of the hos- phal. The program does require a strong ‘evel of dedication and comnittiment feorn the steden “The level of gram at the bospital is ve Smith stated. Williams, Si Pack work in the same wing of BRMC, and they have belped cach thes in the peogram, “It's much easi« erto succeed if you enter t gram with co-workers. Fer us, it has been a group effort,” Williams xaid, “We hold study sessions at work dur- wor breaks and at lunch.” BSC’ is among sin public institu: tots of higher education in Wes Virginia to offer LPN- RX progres sion programs. Of the six programs. the “LPN.to-RN Transition Program” at Bluefield State provides the quick- est path far LPNs to become RNS. -6- aston EES m can be obtained b r, Directo Nursing BSC 304. Professor Issac A. Robinson, Jr. ‘The Bluefield State College community was deeply saddened bby the passing of Professer Emeritus Isaac A. Robinson, Jr, January 17,2004. Robinson fined the BSC faculty in 1958 and was fater appointed Professor ‘of Chemistry an¢ Chairman of the Department of Science. He was highly respected by his former studemis and colleagues and served on numerous committees, Active in the Bluefield com- mutity, be served as the Financial Secretary and Treasurer of the Blueficld Community Center, and held membership oa the boards of directors of the Bluefield YMCA and the Zoning Board Adjustments, ‘A graduate of West Virginia ‘State University. be was commis~ sioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He later received a master’s degree in chemistry from Marshall Robinson was. a member of the BSC faculty for 38 years.From the Office of Institutional Development and Advancement a Dear Alumni and Friends, You will be hearing from this office more frequently in the future. Quite simply, the College needs your support now more than ever, As the slate continues to decrease funding for hizher education, our office has accepted the challenge of developing altemate sources for funding. Weare secking support from foundations, corporations, our governing bodies, friends of the College, employees, vendors, and our own alumni. We must be both creative and aggressive in our fund-raising initiatives to insure a bright future for BSC. Markt. Oblinger You most likely have already received an Annual Fund brochure. We hope that you Development Dircetor ‘ill sive serious consideration to a denation to the College through the Annual Fund. This is our only ongoing fund-raising initiative to our ftiends and alumni, so please give as gener- ously as youcan. The brochure describes the various way’ the College will use your dona- ion, We are confident that you will find at least one area of need that is worthy of your suppert. Our goals for the Annual fund this year are to: 1) raise $204,000 in donations and/or pledges and 2) receive donations from 204 people who have never before given to the College. ‘Asa follow-up to the broshure that we mailed to you, we will be conducting a phone-a-thon, Expect ‘one of oar students, faculty, coaches, oF staff. This is our phone-a-thon and we are excited about the possi this presents. Our goals for the phane-d-thon are to; 1) make $000 calis/contacts: 2) update our Alumni records; 3) raise our alumni giving percentage from 5 : 4) raise an additional $15,000 in donations and/or pledges. If you have not received an Anmual Fund brochure, or if you have comments or ideas, please feel free te contact our office at (304) 327-4333. We thank you in advance for your support of BS Mark Oblinger BSC Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2003 Achieves 95% Passage Rate on National Council Licensure Exam-RN Graduates of Bluefield Siate “The success of our graduates Beanna Raudtord, College's Assoviate De: attribute to their commitment to Amandla Ross, Cami (ADS) Prygran, Class of well as the quality of achieved a 98% passage rate onthe uly, our program, and the hespitals ‘National Couneil Licensure with which we work,” Cofer noted, tion RN (NCLENRN), The ‘The BSC Class oF "03 Associa The Associate Degree Nursing sage rite on the NCL Degree Nurs program is approved by the West included Rusty Adela Virgieia State Board of Examiners For Alexander, Amara AM edited ‘Alvis. Angela Bailes, Sami jomal Leave For Nursing #80, Successful tion of the exami permits the rake wins Registered Nurses and is. ac by the to apply’ for ligensure as a regis ¥ Jeonifer Cant Acer nurse, M ida England, courses ate desigiied to provide team Program Director Carol Cot Ginger Green, Michael Gregory, ing opportunities tor sequiring the 1ed that 3$ of 37 Class of 200 William Hale, Hall, Shannon ngcessary nursing knowledge aduates in the Colles iste Halliwell, Amy Helion, Sarah Herroa, to practive nursing at the associate degree level. The focus is holistic health promotion and wellness, passed the Tanya Hodges, April Home, Toma Keller, fills, Ande ney, Jessica Moore, Carie y Onley, SheStudent Support Services Awards $40,000 in Grant Aid Student Support Services at Blucticld Stote College has awarded 1h of 40 participants $1,000 after in gnint ald. Recipients were selected on the basis af their pa project. shere in their Hest nwo years of postsecondary ex wl were ‘ederal Pell Grants. The set aside addi- Bush Administra ations forthe Student Support Services Programs 10 assist studems in achieving their c The purpose of the students 10 1 is te-enable nan iy selhool and gra uate, Epperly, Direct ant guidelines and might not be tw complete their college edesation because af Tack off m The following students were awarded 300 during the first semess ter and an additional $300 in Febru ey Anderson, Jacqueline Parrish, Barry Baker, Kimberly Phelps, Tremayne Beanett Kevin Pruitt, Veleshea Bowles, Chri Ralosk Robinson, Melissa Car Romine, Cynthia Canty, Jonathan Seitz, David Cline, Shae Ancthrs Coleman, Matthew Smith, Tanisha Carr, Adam f, David Derick Flack, Debra Spangler. Jim Fowler, Shelia Stacy. Tammy Godfrey, James Swain, Jennifer Green, Helena Taylor, Kenneth Jackson, Yvo Thomas, Nicole Lewin, Kalla Thompioa, Lary Lo Watson, Lamest Lovern, Cathy: Whit, Linda Martus, Leslie Wilkins, © MePherson, Barbara Willis O'Neal, and Karen Windon. BSC Criminal Justice Club Makes Donation to Area Law Enforcement Agencies, Rescue Squads & Fire Departments Students in the Criminal Justice Clubs ot Bluefield State College revently completed a fund drive whow goal was to provide a ecnemony at BSC, ALND stuffed cats to the West Virg sent Blue Blust Depuriments in S County; Rescue Squads ind Rluctield, Weg a Fire Department ‘lub took p ‘Members of th til drive th gh Aven.” advisor Shelia Hallman-Warner, For sv 51.00 each, a GUND stutfed cat i neatly S400, the eluly received 17 cats, to help thos: ine these stutt 1 suppart HSC hops the stu and security to shildren faced with situation, a serious car acciden Biro" the BSC Assist Administration explain gram at the Coll appreciation for animals to ind the somumunity acies represe! for aceiden ata hi members of the C3 Club poi 2, Princeton, West Ving he WW State Police; Sher er County, MeDowell Co od. West Blueti and; the Bl a Kats for Kids" noted BSC Criminal Just received, Raisi “in keeping with out purpose of fostering positive community n fortunate, the students decided to distrib- encies that work with she added, “We domes i Professor of Criminal Justies During a brief pres Hallman-Wamer ej ¢ hard wosk and dedication of the ten spactiie; ia, and eld West eClub y 17 donations of ions, andl Bluefield State College Criminal Justice Club student Bobby Cartwright (standing, second from left) makes a presentation to Lt. Wilson of the Bluefield, West Virginia Police Department during 2 recent ceremony at the College. Tho Criminal Justice Club made a "Kats for Kids" donation ta ares law enforcement agencies. res- cue squads, and fire departments to provide comfort to youthful victims of accidents. Other club members are seated. Club adviser Professor Sholia Hallman-Wacner (standing, third trom lef) and representative of focal law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue squads (standing) also took part in the program.Faculty and Staff Accomplishments Kenneth Baker. Coordinator for Special Projects for New River Community and Technical College, recently received 2 Ryland Fellowship ($2506) 19 attend the FDUCAUSE Management Insti > seman Boulder, Colorado. The Institue veecars July H-1S, and addresses man- nent Sooes related to Informiion Technolozy. Dr, Felisia Wooten Blake, Exccutive Director of Institutional and Development and Advencement and Disector of Title ML. spoke at the Welcome Baptist Church in Beckley. the annua conference of the ‘Kentucky Philological Association. ‘She presented the paper, “Capitalizins, 1 Dottiesticity in Sarah Scott's juried by the jooral fer po Dr, Julie Delabbie, Associate (Commereial Aquacuite: River Cormurity ard Technical tas been elected to serve as the Secretary for the World Ageaculture Society for the 2004.03 Dr, Bermadette Drapicts, ving.at Bluetekd recently participated in aim evalaation for NLSAC al League of Nursing Agcteditaion Commission) in Febeuary 200% at Central Maine Medical Center Schoo! of Nersing in Lewiston, Maing, She is a member of the Policy Council for Mercer County (CASE) Head Stan, Blocticld Sate College Adweinistrators Dr, Thomas Blevit f Techiwiogy Officer and 1971 gridiats. and Dr. Melinda Maher, Director of Research and Assessment, Rave been selected to Serve as “Consultant-Evaluator” for the Commission on incitutions of Higher Education of the Nosth Central Amoxiation of Colleges and Schools. Dr. Donald W. Candill, Professor of Mazhet way a featured presen ter at the rocemt Academy of Tbusiness Administration “Global Trends Conference” in Puerto Vallana. Mexico, Caudill presented the results: of a study pen which he had cellabo- rated with Dr. William E, Warren, Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Raphael Heazzans. Directo of Multicultural A (fairs of Bluefield ‘State College. has secepted an invita- tion te serve on the Editorial Board and Research Consortium of Africalogical Perspectives, a national publication designed 10 create end cothance awareness of new scholarship by and about Mrican-Ameriears. Dr, Sudhakar BR. Jamkh; Diroctot forthe Center of Interetional Understanding st Dlusfield State College. will seowe on the Educational Parinership Projects Review Panel on Teacher Iraining and Education Administration, A Social Justice Grant, w Roderick Neal. Bluefield Stat College Assam Profesor of Pavebology, has been awarded for the second consecutive year. The grant underarites costs associated with diversity workshops. development of counes on race, class ethnicity, and gender, and consideration of multicul- tural sues in counseling. Professor ‘Neal has also signed a contract with (Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company to progoce « gencral psychology work boot, “An Interactive Approach to Leaming General Psychology.” Lizabeth (Libby) Lebban Rogers, Assistant Profesor of Professional Otice Systems. lechnology(POS 1) 3t the Greenbrier Valley Campus of Now River Community’ and Technical College (GVO NRCTC). was honored by the ‘West Vinginia Community College Association (WWCCA) for ourstand the community Profesional Woman's Club nominate ed Professor Rogers for the BPW WY “Women Mean Business” Award as Professional Woman of the Year from the local community, Two faculty members Dr. Bob Vicars, Profesor af Business of Rilvefield State College. and Mike Lilly, Associate Professor of Caminal Justice Administration at New River Community and Technical College. designed and edited a business aw FenIbook for use ie their classes dir- ing the Fall 2003 Semester, Bourne a Finalist for Faculty Award : rit De, Steve Bourne. Professor of Business at Blucfield State College and 1976 BSC graduate, was celect= ‘eC acane af three finaltsts for the neaual “Professor of the Year” award (preseated by the Facuby Merit Foundation of West Virginia. ‘The Faculty Merit Founda:ion ‘was created in 1984 to provide a ‘gan of recognizing and renarding ‘ovtstending innovation and creativity among the faculties of West ‘Virginia's public and private instita- tons of higher education. ‘Through th Professor of the Year program. th: oetstanding achievements of these individuals are brought to the attention of the general public of the state.BSC’s Community Involvement -- a A True “Town and Gown” Alliance 6 te (The following is a partial fist of communi land staff’ ducinee 2003: Additionally. BSC employees and studerts hold membership in munerous civie ard community service organi: [ond invest their volunteer hours well Beyond the list compiled above service projects undertaken by Bluefield State College students, Faculty, Fnglish faculty member has made S-10 trips to Brushfork Elementary Schoo! to help fourth grads students evhance their writing skills. The students have published an end-of-semester booklet containing their writi BSC Radiologic Technology faculty member has participated in the Read Aloud West Virginia program, ‘reading to Glenwood Elementary School students, grades K-S. “The Minorities on the Move student organization has: a) Conducted educatiocal workshops for public school students (grades 9-12) b) Conducted after-school toring for public school studerts @ Conducted a canned food drive for the Bluefield Union Mission @) donated dozens of boctles of bleach to the Tarewell County Humane Society in memory of a local grade school student who died in October. 9 Conducted a clothes‘cont drive for the Bluefield Union Mission f) Bought toys to preseat to two underprivileged youngsters at Christmas Anacademic dean assists in serving meals to the needy at the Bluefield Union Mission, USS Yeager Starfleet chapter at BSC conducted 2 canned food, funds, and toys drive for the Blucficld Unien Mission. ‘Student organizations Phi Beta Lambda and the Criminal Justice Club conducted a canned food drive for the Rluefield Union Mission. BSC faculty, staff, and stadents committed more than 130 hours" volunteer service to set up the registration area and conduct registration for the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Coal Show in September. The BSC Radiologic Technology graduating elass invested moce than 500 heurs in community service activities over the past two years, BSC nursing faculty and students present patient information programs and provide assistance for income- ‘qualifying arca residents each week at Mereer Health Right. ‘The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at BSC (directed by BSC accounting faculty and students) invested nearly $00 hours of tax preparation assistance at no charge for area residents in 2003. BSC software engincering students assisted (at no change) six area community service organizations, non profit organizations, and small businesses by conducting neads analyses al the agencies, writing and producin; software programs adapted to the needs of the agencies, and helping the ageacics operate more effectively through the inereased use of technology. The Neighborhood Youth Sports Program a1 BSC provided 207 area youth (sze 10-16) with a wide range of sports and self-improvement activities, slong with two meals per day, for five weeks during the summer of “The programs were offered through a grant obtained \o participants, Hlege sad were presented i no change -10-Bluefield State College Alumn Scholarship Program BSC Alumni Assaviation scholarship applies lable &t Blueticld. Big Creek. Grakan Mount View, Montcalm, Tazewell, and Woodrow Wilson High Schools and the rate College Alumni Affairs Office and all ions are ct alumi chapters Enzic Smith. Jr Apy } have an enrollmert application or Velma Bradshaw an official schedule at Bluefield State College prior to sub ten mission of the scholarship application: (2) have 2. mini Hebert mum GPA of 290, and: (3) waive the't privacy Ora Johnson allow publicity of the scholarship award. In addition, othe application form, interested students rs of recommendations (1 school must submit two T community ‘church related), andl In Memoriam Or. Joseph Gentry The Bluefield State College family was deeply sod= ened by the death of Dr. Joseph Gentry (Class of "38) on December 25.2003. Dr. Gentry, $8, had served as. the Chaplain of the Bluefield State College Alesani Association, Inc. for more than-40 years, During the July. 2000 dedication of the Othello Harris-Jeffersen Student Center at BSC, Dr, Gentry observed that be had talked to each peesident in the his- tory of the College. “I talked to Hamilton Hatter when Iwas a student at Blucficid State, and I hawe held con- ‘\ersations with each president singe then.” he noted. ‘Shortly after Dr. Albert Walker became BSC President, ‘Dr. Gentry and he shared thoughts about the Colllege during a phone conversation, Dr: Gentry was preseated the “Bluefield State ‘College Medallion” on March 13, 1999 during which bbe was recognized as “a source of inspiration through his dedication te hisalma mater as a studem, graduats, and alumous.” ike View, Poeahontas, Prineston, i Association, Inc. Stare College, 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701, Additional information may be obtained from any member of the Scholarship Come Themas Mack Barbara Smith Black History Events continued from page 5 Dr. Howard Wade presented the second “lunch apd le: program, pron iui I hackeround ard ¢splait the significance the “Juncteenth™ observance. Professor Roderick Neal's “lunch and lear” presenta- ion focwsed upon the ne ect upon social behavior media, with 3 specific emphasis upon the obvious and subliminal messiges of violence contained in mai stream media. Former US. Co McKinney spoke to an Hebert Gallery ass than 1$0.0n Februsy 19, Her topic was “Cail & Its Relevance tw the 2st Cemtury.~ McKinney is an inter- nationally renowned advocate for votirg tig engthening of business ties between Africa and the Uinited States Dr, Aethony Wogr's “lunch and lear” program, entitled “Patterns of Admissions. Dropouts. and Graduation Rates among Bluefield State College Seaente: Implie: ‘quality of Opportunity, and Sos also drew a Lanse aodience. 26 basketball doubleheader at the N: Gymnasium matched the Mountain Sue's 1m Historically Bla Bluctield State College and e~in a renewal of ore of West rich sports rivalries. A February ferline strut” that included a presentation by BSC alumnus James Redd wropped up BSC's Black History Month eetehestion 2d Show -1-From the Desk of Dr. Louis Aikens President, Bluefield State College Alumni Association, Inc. Jct me thank all of you who responded to the eal to contact certain state sens. their support of BSC and its programs during this time of “legislative ing to keep up with what's going on and will contact you agai appears te be necessary. ‘We have an important period approaching. Our Spring Gene : ion. is being planned. One of the sigrificamt acti ‘graduation exercises is the recognition of the SOch anniversary of the Class of 1954. you are 2 member of that class, please contact the Office of Alumni A fiairs to arranze for Your participation, Additionally, if you know someone who is a member. please share this ‘De Louis Amens information with them. This is an activity that deserves our participation and support I must take every opportunity available to me to urge all graduates and all former sto= dents tp join your BSC Alumni Association. We continue to provide anual scholarships to area high scbool graduates ‘and to BSC students. 1 have this lingering hope that we can significantly increase our membership. increase our ‘scholarship effort, and perhaps provide other kinds of support to our college. For more information on membership: and/or the Sth anniversary program, you may contact Deirdre Guyton. Director, Alumai Affairs-BSC, 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 or 327-4569 or Don Gresby at (304) 776-2243 or (304) 444-1010. ‘We would be delighted to see you at the graduation and/or the Alumni Association mecting that follows. Bluefield State College National Reu' The Embassy Suite. — Charleston, West Virginia August Sth-Sth, 2004 The Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter is excited to serve as host for the 2004 National Alumni Reunicn. This year's reunion promises to provide something for everyone, The Annual Multifest, one of Charleston's most well attended and diverse cultural events, will coincide with our reunioa. The annual Multifest is held on the grounds of what has been deemed one of the most beautiful statc capitals in America. Throughout its 15 year history. ‘Moltifest has garnered attendance in excess of 10,000 people per festival. With this year's festival focusing on the cel- cebration of fificen years of promoting cultural diversity and unity through emeriainmem:. culture, and history. it prom ines to be an event to remember. Mulifest offers somsthing for everyone. Whether your taste runs fram hip-hop to jazz: blues to gospel of contemporary art to hand-made crafts, there is something for everyone. Tempting food courts featuring ethnic foods, home made baked goods, and some of the state’s best BBQ and fish sandwiches will sure to pleas: the most discriminating taste buds. In addition to the 2004 Multifest, BSC Reunion attendees will visit one of the areas most exciting venues for entertainment, Tri State Racetrack and Gaming Center, located in Cross Lanes, West jo. Tri State Racetrack and ‘Gaming Center provides patrons with the atmosphere of a larger than life gaming center featuring slots, simulcast rac- ing. and live grevhound deg racing, In eddition, patrons may test their savvy and skills playing Keno and Video Louery. To quench one’s thirst, state showcases some of the area's best mixologists. Should you desire to tempt your tummy, TH State features two outstanding restaurants -The First Tar Restaurant located by the racetrack and the popular French Quaner. Tri State also provides live entertainment in its new Lounge. Interested in shopping (and who isn’)? Reunion attendees only have to cross the street from the Embassy ‘Suites to shop in the Town Center Mall, Want to make your shopping a little more adventurous? Corridor “G” and “The Shops at Trace Fork” offers a varicty of stores. There is something for everyone! For additional information (registration form and itinerary) coneact Deirdre Guyton at (304) 327-4569 oF of Don Gresby at (304) 776-2243 or (304) 444-1010 or ooline at win. Hluefielaistate edu/altenuni’bacoarciunion0#. doc.A Message from Doris J. Payne Chairperson, BSC Alumni House Advisory Council Bluefield State College Alumni Association, Inc. THOSE WHO DARED TO BELIEVE AND SHARI OUR VISION HATTER HALLBSC ALUMNI HOUSE THE LAST VESTIGE OF BLACK TRADITION INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS A SALUTE TO THE FIRST $10,000 DONOR TO HATTER HALL THE BSC ALUMNI HOUSE DR. DELORES WATTIE LEONARD: < Ss ‘GOLD PATRONS - $1,000 or more Warner & Ann Baxter Or Ervin Grin, Se Dr Maposure T Muter ‘Gicsia Powell Stantord Or. Thomas E Sevins Lola Codhs Harris Dr Robert E Moore Nannette Mitchell Tenn Cail P Boyd Virginia ©, Hebert Wiliam & Anna Gutlaw* Opal N. Water Seba Meadows Boyd Orianda Henderson Doris J. Payne John 8 Lidred Washington G Jacqueline Austin Holey Leonard Pitts Ray vatiams Philip Mt. Horton Foire Carter.Prise Argyle Pree Wade Johnnie 8 Armeta Colins Lois Frances Hil Johnson James 0. Pree Edna Gregory DeVaughn Ora P Johnson Dr. Orren & Nati Murer Gwendolyn Chambers OF & Mis. Kuopasam Rayfore "Deceased Fludd iene Shinault Roberts Dr Marvin Recers* Joseph W. Gentry" James & Minnie Marshall Elsie Mana Shaw BRONZE PATRONS -- $500 or more Christine Clark ‘Sylvester & Kay Hairson Dr, Juanita Loundmon-Clay Lee R. Perry Mr. & Mrs. Doreus Claytee Robert L. Hawthorne Robert £. Mose ‘Anca Hooper Thorpe Ecward Coleman Mary 8. Johnson Frederick Parks Helen Hutchings Upshaw SILVER PATRONS -- $250 or more Burdett & Mazel Edwards Syciney P. Lewis Poul 8 Virginia Tua Shelia Johnson Thomas H Mayfiets Onptus Steughter Taylor PATRONS -— $200 or more Evelyn Cain Novieka Froe Fannie Belle Wallee Secona Witson Mary Morehead Davis John H. Janes George Warren sohnnie K. Early-Smitn dames 0. “Ike” Nelson Mary Christine Warren «435A Message from Doris J. Payne continued from page 13 PATRONS ~ $100 ‘Witham & Ethel Anderson: Reena ©. Hairston Howard E Prunty F. Mozall Stuart Hatse Lee Austin Luey Haimen Natalie Reeves Der. Sue Taylor Vivian Baumgardoer Lian T Holy ‘Thomas Reeves Jessie Mcon Thomas Velma Bradshaw Wiliam A. Johnson, Sr. Clara P. Satterfield Crystal Powell Tibbs Alma Lorraine Gampbell W. Dubos Johnson Erva Saunders Emily Lee Toler John Carstarphen Donald Kersey Or Donald H. Smith Lloyd R. Tucker Flayd E Carter Allen Mines Haro’d Smith Robert & Peggy Turnbull RD Clemons. Patrice Ann Moore Julia V. Smith Cassie Wade ‘Azell Gittons dames A Nelson, de Lacey L Smen Batty Grows Graves Day Gridon Perkins Mary Ana Green Smith [DONATIONS Mark Ashley Dawn Frezia Gant Mariotti Bonta Singievich Garo! Baldwin Farren Flanagan Maggie McDonald Walter Smith Joba Baines Leola Jehnson [Benita Mitchell dames Spey Mary Sue Drown Sterling Clarkson Marie Russell Cross Kimberly Daniels Slaronce Morgan Kelly Gwendolyn Lacy Eugene R. Legan James & Mary Lynch Jatin Palko, dr. Frank E, Parks. Berard Robertson David & Vecki Shrader Faye 0. Truss Hoiwaed Wilson UPDATE: INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2003 - 2004 Dr, Delores Ware Leonard $9,000.00 Chattene Shinauit Reberts 2,000-00 Argyle Wade 1,000.00 Chnistine Clark 500.00 Dr. Thomas &, aievins 500.00 Frarklin R. Cais 100.00 Robert L. Hawtiomne 100.00 ‘SPECIAL KUDOS TO METRO DETROIT CHAPTER, 8.S.C.A.A., INC. FOR A $1,000 CONTRIBUTION OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY FOR A TOTAL CONTRIBUTION OF $1,900 Please icentify the use forwhich your funds are intended on the meme section of your check so that accurate records may be maintained, Thank You! Contributions for sorcrities and fraternities, Hatter Hall Replicas, Alumni Chapters and Classes are not included in this list, They will 5¢ published at a later date. If any errors or omissions are noted on these lists, please contact, Doris J. Payno PO Box 291 Cannelton, WV 25036 ‘Tolephone; (304) 442-9625 +14.Alumni Updates Alumni Updates Requested If you have received awards, promotions, accom- plishments, recognition, have martied or recently welcomed an adition to your farnily, please let us know. Mail your news to Karen Gordon, College and Media Relations, Bluefield State College, 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701, by FAX to (304) 327-45810r by e-mail 10 koordon@bivefield staie.edu 1970s Floris Moore Houston (1978) received 2 masters degree in social ‘work from Radford Universi May 2003, She is empl Tazewell County Departs Social Services av a foster care social 1980s, Seresa Dudley Briles (1985) and her husband, James Briles, Jt, the proud parents 0 y daughter. Alexandria Nicole Briles trom Ravaithstan Scott Browning (1982) is a loan officer at Fisst Community: Bank, RA Darrell H. Cole (1983) has been promoted to chief operating officer of United Centerel Industeiat Supply Company: Paul Rutherford (1983) and his, wife, Pam Wagner Rutherford (1991), are the parents of a daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Rutherford, born January 20, Kb, 1990s Bryan Buckner (1999) and Johanna Sabo-Buckner (1999) announce the birth of their second ier. Mallory Morgan, born on x in Charleston, SC after being Sales Manager of the Chastone, NC branch for over a year. Jennifer J. Doulas (1998) is the director of the West Virgis Courtesy Patrol, operated By the West ¥ Citizens’ Conservation Cosps (WYCCC) in partnership with the West Virginia Division Hginw Todd D. Bunn (| was pro moted to senior manager, tax and mation support, for Pocahontas Land Corporation. Carl David Gilmore || 995) has moved from Arca Business Manag for Bristol’Myers Squibb Medical Imaging to Bracco Diagnostics. Inc. asthe clinical manager for . David was 3 semier at the 2003 yy Awards lunch Campus Renovations Code Engineer for Virginia Tech University. He was focmerly employed by the Town of Hillsville as Town Engineer. Mark Kiniler (1994) 12s peo- mated to engineer. special projects Pocahontas Land Corporation. Alieia Rowe (1999) zradusted Topeka, Kansas and received her ser- “15 tiffearinn in July 2003, She Oncology Department. 2000s ‘Tracy Lynn Oxex (2003) mare riod Stanley Allen McKenzie oa September 16, 2003, She is 2 nurse at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in the ‘Coronary Can: Unit. Blake Percival (2000) was pro- aseted to District Manager for the Raleigh District of the US. crvices (USIS), a pele i ional round investigations Office of Personne! men ‘Stutts (2000) Vice vate company security bac President and Director of Oper! for Fist Conimanity Baak NA. fats ted ACH Profession! (AAP) designation through NACHA « The Electronic Payments Associati Chastity L Patrich Walker jovember 14, 2003. She snarries! Jonathan #2003) on Ophelia Turner Coger James Bernard Evans Betty Jane Williamson Farley William A. Fedele, Sr. Michael Eugene Hess Ellavester Hunter Howard Dorthula Alexander Herring Lucille Hendricks Johnson Bettye Elnora Robinson George E. Turpin18th Annual Klingensmith Cup Invitation Golf Tournament ‘The 18th annuu Klingensmith Cup Golf Tournament will be played on Monday May 17. 2004 at the Wolf Creek Golf Course located in. Vinginia. This annual event is sponsored by Bluctiek! Stare College's Schoo! of Engineering Technology and Computer Science. AIL BSC fa nd employees are invited to join in the fen with the many BSC graduates who will participate in this event, This tournament allosss.partie/pants to demonstrate their golf stills and provides a unique setting to renew old asquaintanees and to neisork with other haviag common inter= The tournament format is set-up is 8 aum, When play is compleied, be prepared fo Most prizes ane awarded by drawing. To enter, please send a check for $23, (students $10), and your PGA handicap or your estimated 18shole sore to: Rober Faulds, Tournament Chair, HC 7), Box 416, Prineeion, WW 24740, purchase prizes and! to pay for lunch and drinks, Cart and greens fiees are not included nd are to be paid directly io Wolf Crock “lub on tournament day. For this tournament, Wolf Crock | low rate of $22 per person, covering earis and green foes, Whe encourage participants to enter this tourna. nis if possible. Singles will be grouped inte tea tournament fore nt bit have playing partner prefererives, please identify them when sending in your entry start at 8 the winners Fs0n “euplain’s choice” event and play begins with a shots aebwene Iunch and the awarding of prizes and trophies at Four ae required t0 fi ¢ respond to Robert Fauld by: the deal respond to Robert via cei there, 4y 10, [f you plan to put 1a anriaeltsiehotmatl.cam We are looking fo ipate, Ciuests are welcomed, You can To another geval tournament ‘we hope to Klingensmith Cup Committee Robert Fantds, Chair Feank Hare dow iilesk/ Dan Shillingburs STD MAIL A Non-Profit Organization| U.S. Postage Pormit #139 Bluefield, WV 24701 219 Rock Street aay Bluefiold, WV 24701 Address Service Requested www bluefle/dstare.edu