Vol. 42, No. 21 March 28, 2013

A Weekly Update of Activities at Rust College

Campus NewsBriefs

Where Tomorrow’s Leaders are Students Today

Students to Participate in UNCF/Mellon Summer Institute

Two Rust College English majors will participate in the UNCF/Mellon Summer Institute at Emory

University in Atlanta, Georgia beginning June 1, 2013. Joshua Stampley-Gardner and Naomi Rahn were

selected for UNCF/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowships based on application materials demonstrating

outstanding academic achievements, and their potential to become professors and scholars at the college

and university levels.

Joshua and Naomi will each receive stipends and funding to support preparation for the Graduate Record

Examination (GRE). As Mellon Mays Fellows, they will be connected to a wide variety of programs that

will assist them in their development as scholars and with their graduate school applications.

Dr. Alisea McLeod and Dr. Sharron Sarthou will serve as mentors for Joshua and Naomi, respectively.

They will assist and advise the students as they prepare and embark on the first phase of their

Fellowships.

Naomi Rahn

Joshua Stampley-

Gardner

Social Work Department Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation

The Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation

reviewed the reaffirmation application for the baccalaureate social work

program of Rust College during its February 2013 meeting. The Commission on Accreditation (COA)

voted to reaffirm the program’s accreditation for eight years, with a progress report to be reviewed by

the COA.

Congratulations to the Social Work Department, led by Dr. Gemma Beckley, Program Director. Dr. Gemma Beckley

Faculty Member Made Honoree, Recognized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Submitted by Hope Green

During the 81st Southeastern Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Dr.

A.J. Stovall, Chair of the Division of Social Science, was recognized for his efforts in the community.

The Theta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated elected to honor Dr. Stovall

during their sorority’s public honoree meeting.

“Due to Dr. Stovall’s tireless efforts and accomplishments with human rights and social justice, we

could not see any other faculty member better fit to be honored,” stated Theta Upsilon President Hope

Green. The meeting was held in Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 2013 at the Cook Convention Cen-

ter. Also recognized during the meeting was Mississippi State Representative and Rust College

alumnus Kelvin O. Buck, ‘97.

Dr. A.J. Stovall

“BY THEIR FRUITS… Page 2

Rust College Student Wows JSU Instructors Submitted by Hope Green

Four Rust College Students—Roosevelt Ford, SGA President Chase Carr, Tineka Barber, and Hope

Green— attended “Black History Makers: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers” on

the campus of Jackson State University, on Wednesday, February 20th. Dr. Michael Vinson Williams,

author of Medgar Evers: Mississippi Martyr, gave a presentation on civil rights activist Medgar Evers.

After Dr. Williams' presentation, students including Rust College’s Tineka Barber, gave their own paper

presentations. Ms. Barber’s paper was entitled, “Electoral Politics and Race: The Election of Eddie L.

Smith as Mayor of Holly Springs, MS: 1985-1989”. At the conclusion of Ms. Barber’s presentation, she

was greeted and praised by many Jackson State instructors. Dr. Marco Robinson, Associate Professor of

History and Jackson State alumnus stated, “This event provided my students with the opportunity to pre-

sent their research and seek out opportunities for graduate study. Most importantly, this was a chance for

them to hone their professional skills and network. I believe that it is very important for faculty and staff

to help build bridges for students to reach their professional goals.”

Tineka Barber

2013 Minority Institution Research Support (MIRS) Program

Are you teaching in the areas of biology, chemistry, paleontology, geology, atmospheric physics, planetary science, astrophysics

or cosmology? Are you interested in conducting research in which these science areas can be combined? Then the MIRS

program may be for you.

The MIRS Astrobiology program provides opportunities for researchers at minority serving institutions (MSIs) to collaborate

with Astrobiology Program research teams through the NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI). Established in 1998, the NAI was

formed as an innovative way to develop the field of astrobiology and to provide a scientific framework for flight missions.

With 15 teams of over 180 institutions and international partners, we’re confident you’ll be able to align your research with one

of the researchers associated with an NAI team.

The program provides funding for salary, housing and travel during the summer, and additional funding to continue the research

at your campus during the academic year with the intention that you’ll share your research and experiences in the summer pro-

gram with your students.

The goals of the program are to strengthen the infrastructure of astrobiology research at MSIs, increase diversity of Astrobiology

Program activities and to ensure that the next generation of astrobiologists reflect the diversity of the US and international scien-

tific communities.

Components of the MIRS Program

• Year-round opportunities for research and collaboration with astrobiologists in the U.S.

• 10 weeks of support with a stipend of $1000 per week during the summer

• Housing and travel stipend of $5,000

• A stipend of $10,000 for continuation of the summer research experience during the academic year to develop astrobiology

curriculum and laboratories at the institutions

• Participation in an Astrobiology Cluster/Interest Group at the conclusion of the summer sabbatical to collaborate with other

MIRS researchers, obtain additional funding and to expand research options

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Full-time faculty at a US Minority Serving Institution as designated by the U.S. Department of Education

• Ability to provide a commitment letter from the faculty’s institution stating interest in the astrobiology curriculum

• Qualified to conduct astrobiology-related research at both the host institution/laboratory and the home institution

To explore this opportunity further or to apply for the program, please visit www.uncfsp.org/NAP-MIRS or contact

Dr. Jacquelyn Y. Madry-Taylor at (703) 716-8746 or jacquelyn.taylor@uncfsp.org.

...YE SHALL KNOW THEM” Page 3

Rust Alumnae Establishes Frances A. Hathorne Inspirational Scholarship

Rust graduate Cindricka L. Arrington has established an annual scholarship eligible for Rust College

sophomores, juniors and seniors, in the name of Rustite Mrs. Frances Allen Hathorne.

“Mrs. Frances A. Hathorne was a model woman of class and positivity. As an undergraduate at Rust

College, she impressed upon me the qualities to be a finer woman and to contribute to others by

giving of my time as well as tangible resources,” said Ms. Arrington. “Her legacy as a life member of

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., wife, mother, grandmother, and active community leader has inspired me

to heights of excellence, as well as a desire to help give others the same opportunity. This scholar-

ship’s goal is to assist a young person from a single parent home in his/her educational pursuits by

defraying tuition or non-tuition costs such as gas, supplemental study aids, or personal expenses.”

CRITERIA:

a. Must be a matriculating student with sophomore to senior status at Rust College

b. Must be a product of a single parent home

c. Write an essay of 500 to 800 words of who or what inspires you and why. List your goals and how receiving this

scholarship will help to meet them.

d. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA

e. Must be a professed Christian who believes in the trinity- God the Father, Jesus the Son, Lord & Savior, and the

Holy Spirit

f. Must provide proof of active church membership

g. Must demonstrate an example or fortitude to perform missions and community service

AWARD AMOUNT: $500

AWARD FREQUENCY: Annually

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES: One Unofficial (legible) copy of transcript, letter of church membership, and essay.

Send documentation to Ms. Cindricka L. Arrington at drclarrington@gmail.com in .pdf or Microsoft Word format by

April 30, 2013.

SPONSOR INFORMATION: Cindricka LaJane Arrington is a 2000 magna cum laude Rust College

graduate who served in many capacities during her tenure such as Miss Rust College 1999, where she

initiated the first Miss Rust College scholarship, president of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society, an

Honors Track full scholarship recipient, and Dr. Ronald E. McNair scholar. A native of Greenville, MS,

Cindricka is the eldest of five children from a single parent home. She is an IT Project Advisor with FedEx

Services and West Regional VP of the TN Baptist Youth and Children’s Department.

Mrs. Frances A.

Hathorne

Cindricka

Arrington

APPALACHIAN IDEAS NETWORK… Innovation. Development. Enterprise. Action. Service.

Would you like to become a successful entrepreneur while unlocking the economic potential of

Appalachian communities? Would you like for you or your team’s idea to be funded up to $5000 from the

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation? If you answered, yes, you should nominate yourself or your team into the Appalachian IDEAS Network Showcase

by March 29, 2013.

This showcase will allow you to learn how to cultivate, pitch your ideas, and earn money for your business. The event will be held on April 12th and 13th at Berea College (Berea, KY).

The nominated team or individual must have a designated faculty mentor and one page business plan.

For more information, visit: www.berea.edu/epg/ains-registration/

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

Major Project

Rust College proposes to upgrade the present baseball field

with a dugout, grading and sodding and erecting a new fence.

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.

Campus Pride

The Campus Pride Grant will go to the school with the most

votes and social media activity. Follow @RYS_2013 on Twit-

ter and tweet Rust College photos and events using the hash-

tag #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

VOTE EVERYDAY!

The Home Depot

“Retool Your School Project”

VOTE TO SUPPORT RUST COLLEGE! Vote for major & minor projects proposed by and for

Rust College

Thank you

...for the cards, gifts during my

birthday celebration last week.

- Dr. David L. Beckley

Students, faculty and staff members surprised Dr.

David L. Beckley with a cake and gift for his birthday

on Thursday, March 21. He was serenaded by the Bap-

tist Student Union Gospel Choir and presented a gift

by the Student Government Association.

Pictured L-R: Shakaree Hale, Miss Rust College; Mrs.

Jurlean Walker, Food Service Director; Dr. Beckley,

and Chase Carr, SGA President.

From The Office of the President:

Please be advised that the Compliance Document has

been mailed to SACS. There are two copies in the

Library, the Major Officers have a hard copy and Division

Chairs should have a copy on flash drives by now. All

members of the College family are encouraged to review

this document. If you have questions please contact Dr.

Sandra Vaughn’s office at extension 4009 or a major

officer.

SENIOR CAP & GOWN PHOTOS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 8:00am-4:00pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 9:00am-1:00pm

Brown Mass Communications Building

Room 104 (beside the stairs)