Vol. 42, No. 18 February 28, 2013

A Weekly Update of Activities at Rust College

Campus NewsBriefs

Where Tomorrow’s Leaders are Students Today

Annual UNCF Banquet Held at Rust College

Rust College was the setting of the 23rd Annual Holly Springs/Marshall County UNCF Banquet held Thursday evening, February 21st. The near-capacity crowd who attended the event was treated to wonderful music by the Rust College Male Ensemble, moving testimony and a rousing keynote address. Greetings were

brought forth by Mayor Andre’ DeBerry, and Mr. Sam McClatchy, UNCF committee member. Dr. Kenneth T. Whalum, pastor of The New Olivet Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, delivered an inspiring speech, based on the event’s theme of “Getting Students To and Through College”. He urged the audience to get involved in the lives of young adults

who are trying to gain an education.

“What can we do to get young people to and through college? We must pour ourselves into the lives of some young person,” he said. “Those of you in the midst of your journey at Rust College, be en-couraged. You won’t get through unless you keep on moving…make up your mind right now to finish college so when you finish, you can help someone else and give back to those people who

helped you.”

The audience was also treated to a stirring testimony by Ms. Tanya Kelly Kirk, a UNCF scholarship recipient who will graduate from Rust College in April. Tanya returned to Rust to earn her degree after leaving the school in 1990. She credits UNCF with helping her to pay for her final year of

school. “It really didn’t matter what year I finished, just that I finished. I realize I needed the second half of my life to be completed. It’s not what people think of me, it’s about what God and what I think of myself. Now I believe my calling is to be an advocate and a spokesperson for education. A

mind is a terrible thing to waste if you choose not to grow.”

Tokens of appreciation were presented to Dr. Whalum by Dr. David L. Beckley and the Student Government Association of Rust College, for his participation in the event. Special tokens were also given to Mr. Lawrence Autry and Dr. Arvern Moore, longtime supporters of UNCF and Rust

College; and Mrs. Carolyn Tyson and Mr. Bobby Bonds, longtime members of the UNCF committee. The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented a generous contribution to Rust College and the UNCF, which

helped the campaign to surpass its goal of raising $60,000.

Special thanks to the members of the UNCF committee: Ms. Lillie

Bolton, Mr. C.F. Brittenum, Mr. Fred Carlisle, Mr. Robert Curry, Mrs.

Stella Hall, Mr. Sam McClatchy, Mrs. Anita Moore, Ms. Adrienne

Phillips, Atty. William Schneller, Mrs. Naomi Taylor, Mrs. Carolyn

Tyson, Mr. Bobby Bonds, Mr. Barry Burleson, Mrs. Cynthia Cole,

Mayor Andre’ DeBerry, Mrs. Mary Hicks, Mr. Alfred Moore, Mrs.

Christine Ratcliff, Ms. Jo Ann Scott, Mrs. Willa Terry, Mrs. Jurlean

Walker, and Mrs. Carolyn Walton. Ex-Officio members are Dr. David

L. Beckley, president of Rust College, Dr. Ishmell H. Edwards, Vice

President for College Relations and Mrs. Shirley Dillard, former

Director of Alumni Development.

Dr. Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr.

Dr. Whalum with Ms. Tanya K. Kirk,

UNCF Scholarship recipient

Dr. Whalum with the Rust College Male Ensemble

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented a generous

donation to Rust College and the UNCF.

“BY THEIR FRUITS… Page 2

2013 Rust College Spring Visitation Day Nets Hundreds of Guests, Potential Students

Rust College held its annual Spring Visitation Day on Saturday, February 23rd, bringing in more than 600 potential new students

and parents, guardians and counselors. This event provided an overall look at Rust College and gave potential students a chance to

see what the institution had to offer. Guests from high schools in Tennessee, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri were in

attendance.

Under the direction of Mr. Johnny McDonald, Director of Enrollment

Services, current students called “Junior Recruiters” led guests around

the campus on tours including the dormitories, library, cafeteria and the

recreation center. Guests were also able to speak directly with division

chairpersons, financial aid personnel, professors, and current students to

gain insight on what life at Rust College is about.

“This Visitation Day was the beginning of marketing Rust College,

where guests and potential students could come in and feel the spirit of

Rust College, and see the entire campus engaged - from the students to

the President. In the past, when we have had good attendance on Visita-

tion Day, we have had great enrollment numbers the following fall, so

with this successful Visitation Day, we are projecting a number of 400

new students,” said Mr. McDonald.

“Today, you are shopping for your new house that will carry you to all the dreams you want,” Dr. David L. Beckley told guests.

“Take seriously the choices you make from this day forward because only you can live with those choices. We have a faculty and

staff dedicated to making sure you understand this is the first step in building your house of success. We welcome you to Rust

College.”

The day included performances from the Rust College A’Cappella and Baptist Student Union choirs, the Blue Blazing Marching

Band, the Theatre Build and Greek organizations. Alumnus Percy Bruce of Batesville, class of 1959, was given special recognition

for his continued support and recruitment for Rust College.

Mr. Percy Bruce, ‘59, was

recognized for his outstanding

service to Rust College.

Mr. Johnny McDonald, Director of Enrollment Services, fires up his

Junior Recruiters for the 2013 Spring Visitation Day.

Junior Recruiter Brandon Williams points his

group to the next stop on the campus tour. Mr. Richard Frederick and students with the Division of

Business talk with potential students and parents.

SGA President Chase Carr

welcomes guests to Rust. Potential students visit the Leontyne Price Library. Rev. Annie Travis discusses

Religious Life.

...YE SHALL KNOW THEM” Page 3

The Home Depot “Retool Your School Project”

VOTE TO SUPPORT RUST COLLEGE!

“You know how valuable our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities are,

and how much they have contributed to our country’s growth in so many ways. What could

be more worthwhile than being part of helping preserve and improve some of America’s

most historic campuses and landmarks?

This year, The Home Depot is doing even more to increase the number of grants offered to HBCUs by

creating an additional Tier II Grant award in the amount of $10,000, for a total of 12 Tier II Grants.

The Tier II Grant is in addition to the $50,000 Tier I Grant and the $25,000 Campus Pride Grant.

Vote for major and minor projects proposed by and for Rust College

Major Project

Rust College proposes to upgrade the present baseball

field with a dugout, grading and sodding and erecting a

new fence.

Campus Pride

The Campus Pride Grant will go to the school with the

most votes and social media activity. Follow

@RYS_2013 on Twitter and tweet Rust College photos

and events using the hashtag #RustCollegeRYS2013 to

earn points toward Rust College’s social

media activity.

To Vote: http://www.retoolyourschool.com

Click “Vote For Your School”

Scroll through to find Rust College, click and VOTE!

Schools with the highest votes are at the top of the list—

let’s put Rust College at the top of the list!

VOTING ENDS APRIL 15, 2013

Minor Project

Rust College intends to install wrought iron fencing on the

east side of campus to improve safety and appearance of

the women's dormitories.

QEP Kickoff Preps Students for Accreditation Reaffirmation

Students, faculty, staff and administrators gathered Wednesday, February 27 for the official Quality

Enhancement Plan (QEP) Kickoff held in the McMillan Multi-Purpose Center. The pep rally-style

event was the start to the second part of Rust College’s effort to seek reaffirmation of accreditation

by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC).

“We are going to pass because of your commitment and your support, not only of the QEP,

but of the whole institution,” said Dr. David L. Beckley.

The kickoff featured student leaders Mr. Chase Carr (SGA President) and Ms. Shakaree

Hale (Miss Rust College), as well as entertainment by the Rust College Band, Asianna and

Amber Fenton, who performed an interpretive dance, “Lean On Me”, and Mr. Calvin

Williams, who performed a rap written about the QEP. Students were also treated to per-

formances by Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Omega Psi Phi.

“Building Communities Academically for Total Student Success” or B-CATS2 is the topic of the

QEP and will focus on first year students with the goal of improvement in general education

studies, increased service learning and participation, and increased first year retention. Led by Dr.

Kenneth Jones, the Student Support Services staff and the First Year Experience staff encouraged

entire campus to get fully involved with building relationships to produce positive student

outcomes in the classroom and in overall college life.

Amber & Asianna Fenton

Calvin Williams

Dr. Kenneth Jones

Page 8 Announcements IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…

Emergency notifications for students, faculty and staff will be handled by mass email, Channel 19, WURC 88.1 FM, RC-TV 2, and

campus loud speakers. If you would like to receive emergency notifications by text message, please submit your cell phone number to

Mrs. Carolyn Hymon, Dean of Students. The numbers will be used for emergencies ONLY and will not be distributed.

Emergency Numbers:

Security office: 662-252-8090 Security guard on patrol: 662-216-3429

Dr. David L. Beckley, ‘67, President

Ms. Adrienne F. Phillips, Public Relations Specialist

Dr. Ishmell H. Edwards, ’71, Vice President for College Relations

Each year, the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation

awards five $10,000 scholarships to minority students who will

commit to pursuing a graduate degree in athletics administration.

The Foundation has begun accepting nomination applications for the 2012-13 year. Each nominated individual must meet ALL specific criteria guidelines as well as having status as one of the following: current full-time senior or have graduated and have a minimum of

two years experience in an athletics administration position.

Application forms and more detailed information on the Foundation and the scholarship can be found at http://www.nacda.com/mclendon/scholarship.html. THE DEAD-

LINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 26.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katie Newman

(knewman@nacda.com) in the NACDA office at (440) 788-7474.

Business Week 2013 ““““Financial Responsibility:

Gaining & Managing

Personal Resources ””””

Attendance is MANDATORY for all business

students and other students taking courses in the

division. Roll will be taken at the beginning and end of

each session . Absent students will receive a 10%

decrease in their final grade of their respective classes.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.: Getting Hired: Job Hunting,

Resume & Cover Letter Writing, and Interviewing,

Includes Interviewing Skits by DOBSAC,

McCarty-Varnell Building, (BCS) Rm 213/214

Thursday March 7, 2013

8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m.: Meet & Greet/Light Breakfast

8:30 a.m.—12:00 a.m.: Workshops

McCarty-Varnell Building, (BCS) Rm 213/214

2:40 p.m.—4:00 p.m.: Business Week Assembly

Morehouse Auditorium, Doxey Fine Arts Building

“HOT OR NOT Fashion Show: Business Edition”

Friday March 8, 2013

8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m.—Meet & Greet/Light Breakfast

8:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m.: Workshops.

McCarty-Varnell Building, Rm 213/214

12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.: Business Week Luncheon,

Beckley Conference Center

• Dr. Leroy D. Nunery II—Keynote Speaker