The Senior Art Exhibit in Diggs Gallery was a life-changing experience. As soon as I walked in, the atmosphere reminded me of a poetry reading or a jazz concert. It was a mellow and stress-free atmosphere. It was a different world. When you first walk in the exhibit, you see […]
Month: April 2011
Tuition increase will impact financial aid
As expected, students will see an increase of 6.5 percent in tuition and fees for the 2001- 2012 academic year. Tuition and fees for in-state undergraduates rose from $2,379.08 to $2,627.08. Out-of-state fees are $7,183.58, from $6,952.08, according to the Winston-Salem State website. These figures do not include room and […]
1,025 Rams expected to graduate May 14
More than 1,000 students will pack Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum May 14 for spring commencement exercises. At 9:45 a.m. bachelor and master candidates, faculty and staff and friends and family will listen with their peers, students, and loved ones to the commencement speaker WSSU alumnus, sports journalist and motivational […]
Big Brothers, Sisters canvass campus for student volunteers
Everyone has had someone that he or she looked up to for advice given and time spent. Why not do the same thing for someone else? The Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. of Winston-Salem is looking for college students to volunteer. Winston-Salem’s BBBS agency has been open since 1977 […]
New study abroad class enables students to earn 1-6 credits in their major
Ever wanted to earn credit in your major by studying abroad, but couldn’t find the right course to fit in your paradigm? This school year Winston-Salem State offered new courses for credit that may help. “Many universities and colleges across the United States are trying to make sure that students […]
Reaves addresses layoffs, strategies
In response to the March 31 double-digit layoff, Chancellor Donald J. Reaves called an impromptu budget meeting in K.R. Williams Auditorium April 1. He explained Winston-Salem State’s recent reduction and discussed some of the fiscal details for the upcoming months. Accordining to a University statement, 15 staff positions were terminated […]
CDC plans to develop MLK
The Simon Green Atkins Community Development Corporation is in charge of creating an overlay zoning district plan. The plan consists of how to improve the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive corridor from Business 40 in the south to U.S. Route 52 in the north. Russell Smith, a professor of geography […]
Pollard-Burns: Admissions working to perfect process
There are ‘obstacles’ first-time students encounter when navigating through University offices such as the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Housing and Residence Life, but the journey begins with Admissions. Another Spring Open House has passed, and the Office of Admissions is preparing to assist the Class of […]
Knowledge is power: Education must be reformed
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today – Malcolm X. From an early age, we are taught that education is important. We attend elementary, middle, and high school, in hopes that we can attend a college or university. But as […]
IDS expands bachelor program; offers independent curriculum
Interdisciplinary Studies has become an independent program, departing from the English & Foreign Language Department this semester. Cynthia R. Kasee has been appointed as the Program’s interim director. Jerry Howard Hickerson retired in January after being the head of the Program for 30 years. Kasee has been the assistant director […]