Yearbook

College of Pharmacy P3s
Total P3’s • 163
Agyekum, David Pharm.D./P3 Irvington, NJ
Anderson, Corey Pharm.D./P3 Kenner, LA
Charles, Justin Pharm.D./P3 New Orleans, LA
Diggs, Tanika Pharm.D.P3 New Orleans, LA
Harris-Simon, Chawn Pharm.D./P2 New Orleans, LA
Joshua, Chalyn Pharm.D./P3 New Orleans, LA
McDonald, Joseph Pharm.D./P3 New Orleans, LA
Nguyen, Thanh D Pharm.D./P3 Gretna, LA
Roskam, Magali Pharm.D./P3 Kansas City, MO
Taylor, Terreca Pharm.D/P3 Zachary, LA
Thompson,Jazmine Pharm.D./P3 Houston, TX
Wilkins, Kendrick Pharm.D./P3 Lake Charles, LA
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February 2012
Students show off there support at the last game in thr barn
Financial Aid Day with Xavier Gold Rush and financial aid staff
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YMTF-BEEP Banquet with Life Time Achievement award recepient, Dr. Kenneth Boutte, Sr.


Last Game In The Barn
L-R: Robert “Bo” Browder,headcoach; Darrilyn Broussard, assistant coach; graduating Gold Nuggets women’s basketball players and their families with Dr. Noman Francis, university president, and Dennis Cousin, athletic director.
Carmen Holcombe
Jamaan Kenner
L-R: Dr. Norman Francis, university president; Alfred Williams, assistant coach; graduating Gold Rush, men’s basketball players; Dannton Jackson, headcoad; and Dennis Cousin, athletic director.
Ariel Johnson and Mia Ruffin, show their prized t-shirts from the final game in the barn.
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Black History Month Convocation
Pharmacy P-4 L-R: Trang Tran, Chi Tran, Kim Phung Nguyen, Elizabeth Cao.
L-R: Dr. Norman Francis, university president; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, Dean, college of phar- macy; first year pharmacy 4.0 receipents; Joseph Byrd, vice president, student services.
Harry Johnson, Sr., Black History Month speaker, coordinator for MLK statue in Washington, D.C. A 1977 graduate of XU .
L-R: Dr. Norman Francis, university president; Dr. Anil Kukreja, dean, college of Arts and Sciences; first year pharmacy 4.0 receipents; Mr. Joseph Byrd, vice president, student services
YMTF-BEEP
Dr. Dominique Gendrin, communicatoins department addresses class before the YMTF/BEEP representatives speak.
Carolyn Thomas, director of career services; Marian Mennard, associate director of career services, Dr. Priscilla Oliver, 2012 Rachal award of excellence recepi- ent; Dr. Norman Francis, Xavier president.
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Guest Speaker Hill Harper
Hill Harper, actor and writer Hill Harper signs a book for Skyler Quintero
Financial Aid Day
L-R: Joenathan Stevenson, senior, chemistry pre-med major from Chicago, Ill.; Sandy Livings-Veal, assistant director of student financial aid; Chelsea Conrad, junior, biology pre-med major from Baton Rouge, La.; Lydia Mensah, freshman, chemistry ACS major from Baton Rouge, La.; Kayla Irby, freshman, psychology major from Pearland, Texas; Catherine Fakler, freshman, English Education major from Phoenix, Arizona.
Prize winners—L-R: Kayla Irby, freshman, psychology major from Pearland, Texas; Tyrone LeBlanc, freshman, computer science major from New Orleans, La.; Selena Vance, senior financial aid counselor; Serena Black, sophomore, business sales and marketing major from Waco, Texas; Tameka Christmas, sophomore, chemistry pre-med major from Baton Rouge, La.
Kaleb “Roman” Murry and Kierra Barnes
Black History month dancers
Black History Month Program
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XU Idol
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Host, Kaleb Murray
Gerry McNichols
Amanda Manly
Nia Green
Chavez Scott , Jasmine Brooks, and Kaleb Murray announce the winner
Jordan Davis
Shanice Williams
Kayla Steen wins the title of XU’s Idol


March 2012
Wellness Week
March for Trayvon Martin
Communications Day
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Mark Quinn’s Business Class
What is AquaTherm testing?
Professor Mark Quinn and his students test the AquaTherm device, a device used to purify water and is used in underdeveloped countries. The testing is part of nalizing the business plan. The project started in the Fall 2011 semester as part of the Sales for Social Impact class.
Purell Dukes-Burnett, Junior, Business Management major and Mark Quinn, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship.
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College of Pharmacy Cultural Night
Asian students dancers
Randall Schexnayder and student, Haroon Waseem point out his region of ancestry on the globe.
Dr. Torian Lee, director of CIIP addresses the audience.
African Student Union member L-R:Ogochukwu Oseji, Ifeoma Eweni, Ganiat Animashawun.
P1 pharmacy students Hawaii display L-R: Alexis Gosserand, Krystal Knight. Back: Jameshia Graves.
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St. Joseph’s Altar
*Tupa Tupa
Jesus: Tia Hunter, freshman, computer science; Mary: Alexys Nunn, freshman, biology; Joseph: Marcus Moses, freshman, biology
*“Tupa-Tupa”- Knocking for St. Joseph’s Day. Part of the celebration of St. Joseph’s Altar is the Holy Family (Mary, Joseph and Jesus) knocking door-to-door for food and shelter.
Students make cookies for the Altar
Pepper Caruso, Xavier writing staff instructor, shares with freshman seminar students her family’s seed cake recipe for cookies used on the altar.
Blessing
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St. Joseph’s Altar Committee. Front L-R: Mary Kittles, Michelle Balan, Dianne Encalade, Deborah Lidy, Dr. Kim Vaz, Erica Houston. Back L-R: Dr. Ronald Dorris, Clifford Wright, Carolyn Thomas, Dr. Michael Harmon, Cocoa Williams, Pepper Caruso.


March for Trayvon Martin
Students march in honor
of the fatal shooting
of 17 year old, Trayvon Martin, who was allegedly gun down without a motive.
NAACP student chapter president, Ariel Johnson holds sign with students’ expression.
Wellness Week
Blood Pressure screening
Felice Gaddis, junior psychology major; Cameron Knowels, P4.
Bone Density Testing
Frank Anin, P4; Veronda Johnson, P4.
All seniors in attendance at Wellness blitz: L-R: Verlicia Gooden, biology; Taryn Gaines, business management; Veronica Gilbert, biology; Raven Foster, biology; Danielle White; chemistry pre-med; Kelly Allison, psychology.
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Tuskegee Airmen
In 1944, Calvin Moret joined the military. He trained as a Tuskegee Airman in the Army Air Corps, Military Pilot.
On March 28, 2007, The Tuskegee Airmen were presented the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, DC.
Moret is a talented woodworker, he carved the staff of the new University Mace which was unveiled for the first time at the Xavier’s Black History Convocation on February 14, 2012.
Speaker Calvin Moret talks about one of his carvings. Moret assisted with the woodwork of the mace’s construction.
Sophia Nelson
Author, Sophie Nelson, speaks on the subject of her book and how it applies to the students of Xavier University.
Moret and students who attended the presentation
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Dr. Silas Lee, assistant professorof Sociology department, Sophia Nelson, and students.


Communications Day
Leomia Mitchell, sophomore, deciding major Checking out the 2-cent table. L-R: Mercy Adeshina, junior, chemistry pre-pharmacy; reviewing brochure from Dr. Kimberly Chandler, assistant professor, communications tudies. Danielle Casey, junior, psychology; LaTisha Hodge, junior psychology.
Communications faculty & staff: Chelsey Walker, freshman, biology pre-med; Sheryl Kennedy-Haydel, mass communications instructor; Cheyenne Walker, administrative specialists; Jimmie Johnson, mass communications junior; Arnold Crump, assistant professor, mass communications
Representative, Raleigh Keagan R-L: Xavier students. Mercedes Butler, sophomore Chemistry major; Talondra Hudson, sophomore, Biology major; Courtney Tanehill, sophomore, chemistry major.
IWES Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies
L-R: Katherine Eyster, program assistant, Jennifer Glick, program manager, Melanie Powers, program coordinator
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SpringFest 2012
“XU Records presents: The GoldPrint”
Kick Off picnic at Springfest
Kyia Moste, one of the Springfest models.
Kendrick Lamar and Melanie Fiona perform at the concert.
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Joshua Simmons and Treyc Terry wear their official t-shirts at the kick off of SpringFest
Kayla Johnson
KD wins the stepshow.
Donald Sewell
GoldPrint Records.
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April 2012
photo
XU Blowout
Gold Ball
Athletics Banquet
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XU Blowout
Xavier students enjoy the festivites held on the yard during the XU Blowout event. From eating craw sh to enjoying the music, this event continues to ll students with memories of a lifetime.
L-R: Payton Williams and Jasmin Taylor.
Danean Edmond, Iman Eli, Andrea Stewart.
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Gold Ball
Students have a great time enjoying Xavier’s Gold Ball held in the University Center.
L-R: Sharae Celestine, Donielle Williams, Yves-Yvette Young, Amanda Grego, Shelby Haynes
L-R: Cryatal Wright, Alexys Nunn, Ashley Taylor
L-R: Derrick Martin, Imani Steven
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L-R: Gina Ricard, Nikki Odu n, Paige Davis
Students enjoy Gold Ball


Athletics Banquet
L-R: Jazmone Kelly, basketball and Darrilyn Broussard, L-R: Jamaan Keener, basketball and Alfred Williams, Darrilyn Broussard and SiMon Franklin, basketball. assistant basketball coach. assistant basketball coach.
L-R: Donye Coleman and Catherine Fakler, Anna D’Souza and Darian Towns, cross country. cross country
Men’s Cross Country athletes accept athletic awards.
L-R: Raj Walston, Jamaal Williams, Kwame Jackson, Emmanuel Detiege.
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May 2012
Graduate students at Baccalaureate Mass Graduation
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Pharmacy Awards
Pharmacy students holding the “Oath of a Pharmacist.”
L-R P4s: Angelique Englade, Ashley Englade, Linda Tran, Tuyet Nhi Nguyen.
Pharmacy student receive honor cords.
L-R: Dr. John Okogbaa, Clinical assistant professor presents award to Mike Acheampong, Student National PharmaceuticalAssociation (SNPhA), Xavier University chapter.
Adrienne Roberts receives the Excellence in Research Award from Dr. Kennedy.
L-R standing P4: Tonny Vo, Thuan Tran. Seated L-R: Van Tran , guest, and Tu Tran.
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Arts & Sciences Awards
Baccalaureate Mass and Honors Convocation Friday, May 11
L-R: XU President Norman C. Francis presents the two most coveted service awards, the Mother Agatha Ryan Music department award, Gregory Dixon. Award, to Kaitlyn Gaddis of Snellville, Ga., and the St. Katharine Drexel Award to
Mia Holmes of New Orleans.
The Sister Beatrice Jeffries, SBS Student Life Leadership and Service Award to Xavier Semien.
The National Knights of Peter Claver-The Gilbert Faustina Award to Michael Olaiya.
Baccalaureate Mass with Most Reverend Dominic Carmon
Mychelle Williams, Alexandria Jade Walker, Kendra Beard.
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2012 Graduates Alexis Easterling, Melissa Ealem, Megan Duronslet.
L-R: Terence Blanchard, local jazz performer and composer; Fr. Cyprian Davis, O.B.B., a monk and professor of church history who has authored several works on black Catholic history; and Ursula Burns, Xerox chairman and chief executive officer, commencement speaker and the first African-American woman CEO to head a Fortune 500 company were awarded honorary degrees.
Ashley and Asia Matthew with Dr. Kenneth Boutte, Sr.
Jasmine Jhounkin, Rabiat Saraki, Dudley Grady, Jr.
Graduation
Xavier’s 85th annual graduation ceremony Saturday, May 12
Xavier’s 2012 Summa Cum Laude graduates join XU President Norman C. Francis, keynote speaker Ursula Burns, and honorary degree recipients Fr. Cyprian Davis and Terence Blanchard backstage just prior to the University’s 85th annual commencement. 1st row front L-R: Francis, Davis, Truc Dinh, Dominique Gabriel, Kara Edmond, Kim Hoang, Jasmin Holmes, Thuylinh Nguyen, Valencia Potter, Burns, and Blanchard. 2nd row L-R: John Nguyen, Michael Nguyen, Shaherra Chughtai, Ashley Varnado, Catherine Chaucer, and Leslie Anderson. 3rd row L-R: JaNaé Richard, Ashley Matthew, Asia Matthew, Simone Williams, Courtney Harrell, Justin Spraglin, Elizabeth Cao, and Metasebia Gedlu.
Not shown: Yvette Estave.
The winners of the 2012 Norman C. Francis Faculty Excellence Awards.
1st row L-R senior faculty: Excellence Award in Teaching, Dr. Janet Privett in chemistry; Excellence Award in Service: Dr. Joe Melcher in communications; Excellence Award in Scholarship: Dr. Dominique Gendrin in communications. 2nd row L-R junior faculty: Excellence Award in Teaching: Dr. Stassi DiMaggio in chemistry; Excellence Award in Scholarship: Dr. Hector Biliran, in biology.
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Graduation
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Lagniappe Weekend
May 24-27
“A little something extra from Xavier” for regional incoming students. Students check in with the help of Peer Deans, family, and housing staff
Staff at the office of students accounts aid the registration process.
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June/July 2012
BioStar
Institute for Black Catholic Studies
MathStar


LEAP
Louisiana Engineering Advancement Program (LEAP) is a program for high school students from the 8th to 11th grades. The program offers classes in Math, Science, English, Computer Science, and Eningineering.
L-R: Srilasya Garigipaty, Haynes High School; Genitra Mumphrey, Xavier Preparatory High School; and Elgin Woodside, Thomas Jefferson High School, build their mouse trap car.
L-R: Dr. Brian Bilyeu watches as Shan’te Johnson, Xavier Preparatory High School; Keterra Harris, St.Mary’s Zhi Zeng, Grace King High School builds a mouse trap car. Academy; and Zhi Zeng, Grace King High School, work to build mouse trap cars as an Engineering project.
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IBCS-Institute for Black Catholic Studies
The Institute for Black Catholic Studies is the only Black Catholic graduate program in pastoral theology in the United States.
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Upward Bound
Upward Bound provides opportunites for high school students who want to pursue a career requiring higher education.
MathStar
Mathstar is part of the Summer Science Academy “Star” programs for rising high school students, the program focus is Algebra.
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ChemStar
Chemstar is part of the Summer Science Academy “Star” programs for rising high school students. It is a problem solving based introduction to high school Chemistry.
SOAR
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The Stress on Analytical Reasoning (SOAR1) program prepares rising high school seniors for analytical reasoning and provides early exposure to science/health careers.


BioStar
Biostar is part of the Summer Science Academy “Star” programs for rising high school students, the focus is Biology.
SuperScholar/EXCEL
SuperScholar/EXCEL is a program for rising high school seniors, that promotes collegiate growth through standardized test preparation, and non- credit courses that streghten the students’ critical thinking, reading writing, mathematics, and oral skills.
Group leaders and program administrators
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Session 1
Mardi Gras Indians
Camp assistant, Jessica Legaux helps some of the kids with their artwork.
Big Chief Darryl Montana, Yellow Pocahontas Mardi Gras Indians
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Chief Montana, instructor with student participant, Maya Haywood.
Chief Walter Landry, instructor and Gillian Terrie, student participant.
Jonaize Scott
Arnaud Family: Irie; Lester, II; Marley, participant; Lester, IV.


Summer Arts Program
Session 2
Bria Johnson
L-R: Gerald Villavasso, assistant dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Mora Beauchamp-Byrd, assistant professor, curator of art collections in the Art department; Chief Darryl Montana, and Danielle Burrell, director of Corporate Foundation Relations, Office of Campaigns, Institutional Advancement.
Art Show
Student artwork
Benjamin Kirk
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August
2012
Move-In day
Class of 2016 Capping Ceremony
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Blessing of the incoming freshman class


Welcome to XULA
Peer Deans welcome incoming students to XULA during new student orientation.
Academic department meet and greet.
English department table: Maya Clark, English, Bremerton, WA and Tiffany Brownlee, psychology major, New Orleans, LA.
The Hines family is welcomed to Xavier by Dr. Francis at the president’s reception.
L-R: President, Dr. Norman C. Francis; dad, Bruce Hines, XU 1981 graduate; freshman, Nathan, biology or pre-engineering from Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Nicholas; and mom, Cynthia.
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Move-In
Incoming student move into their respective dorms with of help from parents, residential assistants and peer deans.


Orientation
L-R: Amanda Lloyd, business major from Reno, Navada with mom, Yvette Gentry; Patrica Thompson, residence hall director.
Incoming students meet their roommates and get familar with Xavier’s campus. L-R: Dana Jackson, Atlanta, Ga. and roommate Adrian Clark, Michellville, Maryland.
Ashanta Fulmore, deciding major from Lancaster, Cal. getting directions from Sondra Reine, associate director, admissions office.
Marlon Nesbittt, Jr., mass communication freshman from Memphis, Tenn., with parents Tiffany Briggs and Marlon Nesbitt, Sr.
Incoming students attend the annual capping ceremony, which is the official recognition of the incoming class of 2016/18
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September 2012
Mr. Senior Pageant
Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony
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Mr. Junior Pageant


Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony
P1, Yasser M Abdelaziz signs the pledgge of professionalism.
L-R: P1: Jasmine Irwin, Bianca Brock, Markerra Lindon.
P1s in their white coats.
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October 2012
Business Week Expo
Pink day
Trick-A- Trunk
e Chapel Dedication
S’mores Day on the Yard
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Founder’s Day Convocation
Le-Hane Nunez, psychology with mom, Alida.
Psychology majors Jarica Garner and Terreca Cato.
On October 2, 2012 prospective graduates wear their regalia for the first time and employees are recognized for their years of service to the University.
Jazmyn Jones, biology; Kenneth Norwood, mass communication; Lester Bell, Jr., psychology.
Employees celebrating anniversaries L-R: Calvin Tregre, 40 years; Dr. Adrienne Woods, 35 years;Sr. Jean Marie Craig, SBS, 30 years; Dr. Katheleen Kennedy, 25 years.
Dr. Loren Blanchard, senior vice president for academics affairs helps SGA president, Ashley Trussell with graduation vestiture.
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Sydney Wing
Jaleel Hill and Alexy Nunn
Amani Salih
Mr. Freshman Pageant
Hosts Janelle Craig and Brandon Jordan
Justin Harris and Carlyn Hunt
Miss Xavier 2012-2013 Nikki Odofin & Miss Freshman 2012-2013 Melanie Jones
Jamonica Jackson and Chris Jackson
Mr. Sophomore Pageant
Mr. & Miss Freshman 2012-2013 Hasahn Conway and Melanie Jones
Treyc Terry and Crystal White
Miss & Mr. Sophomore 2012-13 Ashley Taylor and Marcus Mosely
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Mr. Junior Pageant
Contestant shows off his singing skills as his talent.
L-R: Mr. and Ms. Junior, Chandler Mitchell and Paige Davis. First Lady, Tameka Christmas and First Gent, Noble Opusunju. Second Lady, LeaAnn Love and Second Gent, Joshua Simmons.
Mr. Senior Pageant
L-R: First Gent, Toluwanimi Adebanjo and First Lady, Kapria Joseph. Miss Senior, Gina Ricard and Mr. Senior, Charles Warner. Second Lady, Candase Marshall and Second Gent, Kortez Parker.
Jennifer Smith, Nikki Odofin, and Kalise Trahan
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Mr. Xavier Pageant
Six gentlemen compete for the title of Mr. Xavier 2012-13.
Miss Xavier 2012-13 Nikki Odofin crowns Mr. Xavier 2012-13 Johnathan Shaw.
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Wellness AwarenessWeek
Joseph Byrd, vice president of student services presents the Wellness Awarness Week plaque to honoree, Sister
Jean Marie Craig.
Sr. Jean Marie Craig, leads the warm up exercise before Annual Walk with the president, Dr. Norman Francis.
Student trying a new Sodexho shrimp dish.
Blood pressure screening.
Bone density testing with College of Pharmacy student.
Wellness staff L-R: Chantel Gant, Cedric Keyes, Shirley Labbe. Standing: Eloise Dixon, director.
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Confucius Institute
The Xavier University of Louisiana Confucius Institute is partnering with Hebei University in China. This marks the first Confucius Institute among the nation’s HBCUs and of universities in Louisiana. The Confucius Institute prepares students to become global leaders, and to teach Chinese language, culture, and economic development courses to Xavier students and the surrounding communities, involves local groups, government agencies, and businesses. It also aims to facilitate research activities in the above areas, and promote increased understanding between the United States and China.
Xiao Zhang, plays a traditional Chinese instrument, the zither.
Xavier University of Louisiana attended the 7th Confucius Institute Conference in
Beijing December 15-18, 2012. L to R: Prof. Rongyao Wen, CI Assoc. Director; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, Dean of College of Pharmacy; Dr. Marguerite Giguette, Assoc. VP for Academic Affairs; Dr. Yu Jiang, CI Director.
Ribbon-cutting L-R: S.B.S. President Sister Patricia Suchalski; Hebei University VP Dr. Wang Fengming; Chinese Houston Consul General Xu Erwen; XU President Norman C. Francis; XU Board of Trustees Chair Mary Zervigon; XU Confucius Institute Director Dr. Yu Jiang; and Consul & Director of Education Zhang Yiqun participate in the official ribbon-cutting for the CI offices in St. Joseph Academic and Health Resources Center.
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UNCF Walk/Run
L-R: Taylor Martin, Danielle Casey, Latisha Hodge, and Nikki Odofin enjoy food from the sponsors of the event.
Cathleene Fakler, sophomore finished 1st overall in the 5k run.
L-R: Peter Baham, Jarvis Carter, Anthony Lotten after the 5k run.
Gerald Villavasso, assistant dean of College of Arts and Sciences warms up before the run.
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Convocation Academic Center
Senior Protest
SGA, students protest administration’s decision to limit tickets.
“Carrying a banner and sign declaring ‘You Only Walk Once,’ more than 200 angry students–most of them graduating seniors–rallied in front of the Barn on October 15 to protest the Xavier adminstration’s recent announcement that the opening of the university’s new Convocation Center meant commencement attendance must be limited. The administration said each graduate will be given only five tickets for the May 11, 2013, commencement ceremony because seating in the new center is limited.”
Article by Cassie Smith, editor-in-chief of the Xavier Herald.
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