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Freshman and sister received a special greeting from Dr. Verett, Xavier’s president.
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Welcome Home
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Introduction to Jacques Battiste our new Police Chief.
Visiting the Barnes & Noble Bookstore where you can purchase books and Xavier gear.
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Commuter Student Lucheon and Welcome from Department Chairs Dr. Joe Ricks, Division of Business
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Fiscal Clearance
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I.D. photos
Welcome to your new home
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XULA “Movers and Shakers” lend a hand to parents and students as they move-in the residence halls.
Moving-in is a family affair.
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Welcome home


Mass
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Faces of new Xavirites with their families.
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Light Ceremony
“ I give you my light to share with the world”
Emotional ceremony where the parents turned their students over to Xavier faculty and staff for their educational development.
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Families turned their students over to Xavier.
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Community Service
The Xavier Community prays and collects food and supplies for Houston hurricane victims
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Xavier’s Five Heroes
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, a tragic accident involving a male driver occured in the nearby canal. The vehicle hit a wooden pole, ipped over the cement wall and went into the canal. Five Xavier students witnessed the accident and acted quickly in an effort to save his life.
One of ve heroes, Moses Michael
Four of Xavier’s courageous heroes pose for a picture with members of the New Orleans City Council. Front L-R: Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Xavier president; Demetrios Brown; and Jared Brossett, Councilman.
Dominique Prophete, Demetrios Brown, Ronald Haroon, Markevion Kennebrew, and Moses Michael were courageous enough to create a human ladder to get the injured driver out of the car. The heroes faced a
great deal of danger by climbing down such a steep wall. They willingly entered the area where a live wire was sparking next to them. Prior to the incident, most of the gentlemen did not know each other, but knew it was a night they’d never forget.
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L-R: Demetrios Brown; Joseph Byrd, vice present, student services; Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Xavier president, Ronald Haroon (junior, biology) ; Markevion Kennebrew (freshman, biochemistry); Moses Micheal (not shown-sophomore, business management); and Domonique Prophete (junior, biology pre-med).
“The driver pleaded for help and I could not turn my back away from the situation. We actually made a chain and one person was holding onto the wall because it was really steep. Dom gave me his jacket, we pulled the door open, and helped the driver out,” Haroon said.
Without their courageous act, the driver of the vehicle could have bled out, drowned, or been electrocuted while trapped in his vehicle.
“Their action was a true act of courage, deserving of praise. It made both the school and the City of New Orleans proud,“ said Jared Brossett, District “D” Councilman.
The ve heroes actions embodied Xavier’s mission statement of service to mankind.
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Homecoming 2017
University Coronation & Ball
Miss Xavier: Shalani Taylor & Mr Xavier: Hassan Owens
L-R: Mr. Xavier & Miss Xavier 2016 and SGA Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Xavier president escorts Miss
president, Bryan Vincent Redmond.
Xavier 2017, Shalani Taylor.
Royal Court
Passing the crown from the former 2016 Queen Jasmine Merlette to Shalani Taylor and former 2016 Mr. Xavier, Nkemdi Agwaramgbo to Hassan Owens.
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Photo by Amber Osborne
Royal Court
Front row L-R: Miss Xavier, Shalani Taylor & Mr. Xavier, Hassan Owens; Miss Senior, Ryane Adams and Mr. Senior, Ronnie Jones. Miss Sophomore, Chynna Dubucley and Mr. Sophomore, Aaron Nash. Miss Freshman, Soinkne Morant and Mr. Freshman, Desmond Goodwin. Miss Junior, Brandy Sardie and Mr. Junior, Barry Sevalia.
Photos by Amanda English
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Photos by Amanda English
Boatride
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Photos by Delaney George
Concert - H.E.R.
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Queens & SGA Leadership Brunch
Photos by Abmer Osborne
Front row L-R: Dionne Humphrey Lapeyrolerie, 1954; Elaine Keller Johnson, 1974; Melanie Williams, 1977; current Miss Xavier, Shalani Taylor, 2017-18; Karen Martin,1978; Kathy Abadie,1979 Shirley Decloutte Bechnel,1980. Back L-R: Maiysha Jones, 2002-03; Sunday Warren, 2006-07 ; Megan Minor Brown, 2007-08; Jasmine Merlette, 2016-17.
SGA Presidents and Leaders
2017-18 Court
Homecoming Mass
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Legacy prospective students met with Xavier Doctors and mentor/professor Sr. Gracy Mary Flickinger.
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences reception.
Division of Fine Arts & Humanities- Music department’s Jazz Band.
Division of Business reception with center L-R:CA&S dean, Dr. Anil Kukreja and President Dr. C. Reynold Verret.
Division of Education and Counseling reception.
Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences reception with
Dr. Vincent Price, retired Chemistry professor-far left.
Department Gatherings
Physicians group picture with mentor/professor Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, SBS-front center.
Xavier-educated medical doctors who attended the fall 2017 alumni homecoming, gathered for a group photo along with Professor Emeritus, Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S. According to data compiled by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Xavier is still rst among the nation’s colleges and universities in the number of African American graduates who go on to complete medical school.
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Attorneys group picture
Golden luncheon as Alumni . Division of Business social
Jarrod Honora, Admissions gives a tour during homecoming.
Pharmacy seminar
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Photos by Amber Osborne
U.N.C.F. - United Negro College Fund 5K Run/Walk
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Solar Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America was treated to an eclipse of the sun.
Safety glasses were handed-out, some people took pictures with their cell phones, or looked through the telescopes provided by the Physics department.
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Fall Career Fair
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Pharmacy Career Fair
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Grad Fair
CURGO-Center for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities
L-R: Yasmine Cole-Banks; Logan Perkins; Deborah Nolans; Jasmine Brown; Dr. Ja’Wanda Grant, executive director; Timothy Taylor, Jr.
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Mass Communication HBCU Entertainment Industry Internship
Nicholas Davison, art senior major spoke of his summer 2017 internship with the Entertainment Industry in California.
L-R: Dr. Tia Smith, Mass Communication chair; Entertainment Industry representatives and Varion Laurent,
media production technician-Mass Communication.
Luncheon followed by a panel discussion allowed students from all areas of study to ask about internships from the Disney and the Entertainment Industry representatives as well as Xavier student intern, Nicholas.
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Founder’s Day
The Founder’s Day program included keynote address by Dr. Paula Verrette, a 1975 Xavier graduate, and Chief Medical Of cer and Senior VP for Quality and Physician Services at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California.
There was a special recognition of professor emerita Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S., and Xavier employees with 10+ years of service.
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Getting vital signs checked.
Cancer Foundation, Inc. table.
Hearing Test from Speech Pathology students.
Safety tips from Xavier University Police.
Giving Blood.
Blood Glucose Testing.
Aroma Therapy.
Vision Impairment - Drinking & Drugs
College of Pharmacy residents - Foot care.
Wellness Week
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Walk-a-Mile with the President
Sister Jean Marie Craig, S.B.S. center accepted award on behalf of Wellenss Honoree, Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S.
Warm-up before the walk with Sr. Jean Marie Craig, S.B.S., areobics instructor.
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Pharmacy P-1 students
Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity
AKA-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
NSBE-National Society of Black Engineers
Enactus
Foreign Languages Club
NABJ-National Association of Black Journalist
Trick-a-Trunk
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Grade school students from St. Rita, Ben Franklin & James Singleton enjoy a safe Halloween at Xavier with various student organizations.
NABA-National Association of Black Accounts
CSA-Caribbean Student Association
AED-Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
Delta’s with Miss Xavier - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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James Singleton Elementary
St. Rita Catholic School Elementary
NSSLHA-National Student Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Psychology Club Resident Assistants
Sophomore Class ASU-African Student Union
Xavier Pre-Dental Association
Senior Class
Enactus
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Photography by Tiarra White.
Chinese Moon Festival sponsored by Confucius Institute
Culture Night sponsored by the College of Pharmacy
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Photography by Randall Schexnayder


Night Out Against Crime and Police Appreciation Day
In New Orleans there is always a celebration with food and music.
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Community Service - Meal packaging tons of food Helping feed the straving in the world.
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Division of Business Blazer Ceremony
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Pre-law reception with Xavier judges and attorney graduates
Front seated L-R: Dr. Norman Francis, Xavier President, emeritus; Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Xavier President; and Judge Ivan Lamelle
President Dr. Reynold Verret visited with award-winning actress CCH Pounder during a special reception opening the art exhibit “Queen” which featured works from her extensive collection.
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Library staff and featured speaker, Dolliole, center.
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Xavier alumni working in the community
LaToya Cantrell celebrated her victory in the New Orleans mayoral election on Saturday, November 18, 2017.
Photo: Michael DeMocker, NOLA .com | The Times-Picayune
XULA congratulates alumna Latoya Cantrell 1997
on her election as the rst female mayor of New Orleans.
City of New Orleans Mayorial Debate, 2017 - Keeping students politically involved in their Marc Morial, Urban League president and chief executive of cer-center, right of community. Xavier President, Dr. C. Reynold Verret - poses with students after talk.
Kevin Dolliole 1978 Business major, Director of Aviation at Louis Armstrong N.O. International Airport, was the featured speaker for XU Library Talks in September.
Kevin Dollioles met with the Division of Business faculty.


summer 2017 events
summer school
research
high school programs ibcs-institute for black catholic studies


Summer Research
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Summer programs
Xavier University of Louisiana hosts a variety of summer opportunities for high school and college student to enrich their academic and social development
BioStar
Summer Science Academy STARS Program includes a series of three model programs geared towards early exposure and enrichment in math and science. Aimed at middle school and high school students who have expressed interest in science related careers, the three-week curriculum. BioStar: is a hands-on approach to high school biology where student will cover the following topics and more: statistics, graphs, organic molecules of life, the cell, energy of life, energy procurement: photosynthesis and cellular respiration, biological terminology, medical terminology.
Excel
SuperScholar/EXCEL prepares African American high school students for post-secondary education. This strenuous three week program allows for academic growth and social experiences. Participants take non-credit courses in quantative reasoning, critical thinking, writing, speech, debate, philosophy and African American history.


FMSTA
The Future Mathematics and Science Teacher Academy is designed to engage and excite rising 9th and 10th graders who are interested in mathematics and science. Focused on the world of teaching this unique two-week summer program amis to explore the wonders of teaching as a college major and career.
MathStar
MathStar is speci cally designed for 7th and 8th graders that will be taking Algebra 1 in the coming school year. Participants go through the following regimen: tutoring, homework review, small group sessions, a quiz, a break for lunch, a lecture, and nally some academic games which promoted problem solving and socialization.
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Pharmacy Excellence program
Centers of Excellence (COE) Scholars Program is to educate and train African American students in research methods and to provide opportunities for them to participate in basic and clinical research. The ultimate goal is to increase the number of minorities in biomedical research where they remain underrepresented. Selected students will be in the program up to 3 years (P1-P3 years). They will work with their faculty mentor up to 10 hours a week during the fall and spring and full-time for 8 weeks during the summer.
Summer Start
A ve week intensive residential summer bridge program hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana. Newly admitted students are able to complete mathematics 0990D and strengthen their foundation in reading, and English composition.
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Pharmacy Residency program
College of Pharmacy residency program certi cate presentation-L-R seated: Dr. Victoria Nguyen, resident-Xavier/LSUHSC PGY-1 pharmacy residency; Dr. Erica Watson, resident-Xavier PGY-1 pharmacy residency; Dr. Ester Okoro, resident-Xavier PGY-1 pharmacy residency; Dr. Rose Duchane, resident-Xavier PGY-
1 community residency; Dr. Paa Kwei Yanful, resident-Xavier PGY-1 pharmacy residency. L-R standing: Dr. Janel Wheeler-director, Xavier PGY-1 community residency; Dr. Christopher Gillard-director, Xavier/LSUHSC PGY-1 pharmacy residency; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, dean-College of Pharmacy; Dr. Kristi Rapp, chair- division of clinical & administrative sciences, director-Xavier PGY-1 pharmacy residency program.
Life STEM Capacity Building workshop, June 12-13, 2017
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XULA group - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Education
Seated L-R: Dr. Maryam Foroozesh, chemistry; Jayalakshmi Sridhar, chemistry; Dr. Dangale Meda,ORSP-Of ce of Research and Sponsored Programs and Dr. Debra Marshall, ORSP. Standing L-R: Dr. Shuba Ireland, biology; Dr. Sindhu Unnithan, mathematics; Dr. Rachel Davis-Haley, education & counseling; Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart, chemistry;
Dr. Hector Biliran, biology.
Cancer Research at Xavier
XULA biology professor Dr.
Shuba Ireland and her student researchers analyze how extensive experimentation in Xavier’s own labs have demonstrated that
a “super cocktail” derived from fruits, herbs, and vegetables by
Dr. Madhwa Raj of the LSU Health Sciences Center has the ability to kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.
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XU Pharmacy for incoming freshman chemistry pre-pharmacy majors with Dr. Mike Adams.
Dr. Sunda-Meya’s lab-Aimee Nguyen, physics junior researchs interactions of how peptides penetrate cell membranes and how they can be used for delivering medicine to kill the infected cells.
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Biology department: Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Ph.D. lab students research protection in a mouse eye model of diabetic retinopathy. L-R: Josiah Sherman, biology pre-med junior; Hanna Al-Moaswes, biology pre-med sophomore; and Dalia El-Desoky, biology pre-med junior.
College of Pharmacy Professional Practice: Nhut Truing, P-1; Sheila Tchombe, P-1, presented to Dr. Tammy Hart, Clinical Assistant professor.
Keriean Thomas does research in Dr. Ali’s lab.
Nancy Nguyen works in Dr. Ali’s lab with altomers band detection of clinically relevant biomarkers
Right-Sydney Booker, senior biology major, RISE scholar works in Dr. M. Foroozesh lab towards synthesis of a new anti-cover drug. Dr. Goyal is showing how to set-up a reaction.
Students learn in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.
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Farina Shaheen, research assistant in Dr. Ireland’s biology lab.
Dr. Syed Muniussaman with Amira Gee, chemistry senior and Victoria Sawyer, pharmacy P-1 student in microbiology class.
James Armstrong works in Dr. Morgan’s lab-Mechanistic study of Core rearrangement NIH BUILD laboratory technician, December 2016, graduated from XULA, chemistry pre-pharmacy major; starting Ph.D. program at LSU in the fall.
Summer Research
Lab-Dr. Thomas Weise: Research-Testing Personal care products such as hair relaxers, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions for estrogenic activity. Identifying potential agonists and antagonists will help in alleviating hormone related cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer. This research may also help with menopausal women and their treatments. L-R: P2 students Keturah Crease and Colby Williams.
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Summertime fun at XULA
Snowballs - L-R: Asha Abiade, freshman chemistry major and Jada Adams, freshman chemistry major.
L-R: Brennan Hull, senior political science major and Elizabeth Brihonor Alcorn, psychology pre-medicine junior. James, junior chemistry major.
L-R: Sara Jesusa, concurrent enrollment, Mt. Carmel Academy; Katrina Nguyen, concurrent enrollment, Benjamin Franklin High School.
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