Rust College mourns death of Former First Lady Milverta SmithAs first lady she was a role model for students with particular emphasis on work with female students. She will be remembered as a warm and friendly person who demonstrated concern for the welfare of students.
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Mrs. Milverta Smith |
Obama pastor Jeremiah Wright to keynote address at RustAccording to the coordinator of NAASLC and professor of political science at Rust, Dr. A.J. Stovall, the convention organizers had invited Wright to give people the opportunity to see him up close and gain a better understanding of who he is and what he has done, especially in the black community.
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Rev. Jeremiah Wright |
Trustee Cora Norman tells Mississippi storyOnly a witness to the Civil Rights struggle in the then Jim Crow South can give a detailed account of events of the Mississippi past, here and now.
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Dr. Cora Norman, trustee emeritus |
Assembly speaker shares success formulaHare said the students are going to have obstacles such as, "speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called families, and flat tires called jobs."
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Keynote speaker Rev. James W. Hare, '01, middle, with Mass Comm faculty and staff. L-R: Bobby Johnson, Wayne Fiddis, Hortensia Dean, Sharron Goodman-Hill, Dr. Sylvester Oliver, Humanities division chair, and Dr. Debayo Moyo, Mass Comm. dept. chair. |
Holly Springs families benefit from home makeoverWith the combined efforts of the Community Development Corporation of Rust College and the City of Holly Springs, the once run-down areas around the college are now being revitalized.
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Martin Street area, adjacent to Rust College. |
Lillie S. McNeal has seen it all at Rust CollegeMcNeal said she has seen everything, from the different kinds of students who have come and gone from the institution, to the evolution of the school itself, including the many accomplishments and additions in the campus' physical expansion and academic programs.
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Lillie Spell McNeal |
Lady Bearcats adopt team chemistry over Oakwood CollegeWith new players and a highly determined coach, the Lady Bearcats has "the potential to be great" says, Brittany "BJ" Baxter, a returning sophomore from Chicago, Ill.
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Campus-wide memorial service for late Rust president, Dr. Earnest A. SmithDr. Smith served Rust at a critical time in its history and the history of the State of Mississippi. For the College, it was the period in which the sponsoring church was deciding if the College should continue or be closed. Dr. Smith loved his alma mater, the 'Old Royal White and Blue'. He was generous in his giving to the College.
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Dr. Earnest A. Smith |
Rust College celebrates the life of Mary Frances Allen HathorneThe longest serving employee at Rust, Hathorne retired from the college last year after 63 years of meritorious service to the school. The College is establishing the Frances Allen Hathorne Endowed Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be made to the Office of Development, attention: Dr. Ishmell H. Edwards, Vice President, 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635. Phone: 662-252-8000 ext. 4014.
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Mary Frances Allen Hathorne |
McLemore credits Rust for success"Rust gave me my wings to fly, and I am still flying..."McLemore, a former student leader and political activist in his student days at Rust, and whom Rust president David L. Beckley in his introduction called "the walking encyclopedia on civil rights issues in the South," also reflected on his experiences as a young adult at Rust.
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Dr. Leslie McLemore delivers convocation address at his alma mater. |
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Dormitory visitation policy to remain"Rust does not condone co-ed visitation because Rust is a church institution and it is not appropriate.The policy on visitation was set by the college board of trustees," said Dean Hymon
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Theodore R. Collins, former Rust business manager, diesRust College regrets to announce the death of Theodore R. Collins, former business manager of Rust College in the '60s. Collins died on Monday, Nov. 24, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Theodore R. Collins |
Returning to Asbury rootsBell ringing kicks off celebration"Rust grew out of Asbury, or some might say that Asbury grew out of Rust," Beckley said, jokingly.
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Initiating Founders' Week activities are Dr. David Beckley, Rust College president, and his wife Dr. Gemma Beckley, and Rev. Edward Moses of Asbury United Methodist Church. |
Beckley reminds students reason for Rust"The real show on this campus is about education..."The president said he decided to switch from what he originally planned to present because of what he saw prior to the convocation.
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Dr. David L. Beckley, president. |
Lady Bearcats on hot streak with freshmenVolleyball coach Reeves eyes playoff historyThe Lady Bearcats are a sight to see and very entertaining. The players and Reeves believe this team can make history. Owens said, "Strapping down and eliminating minor mistakes will take us far in the play-offs."
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With a two game home winning streak on their hands they are well on their way to making history at Rust College. |
Campus strategies for H1N1 virusThe school has already mapped out three strategies to deal with individual case of a student coming down with the flu.
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Magicians spell overwhelm Lady BearcatsThe first set was played at an up tempo pace. Kills were hit, balls were saved and bodies hit the floor with thunderous thuds.
With sound defenses of brick wall blocks and awesome digs it was apparent that both teams meant business. The crowd was electrified as these ladies went to work.
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David L. Stratmon - autographDear Ladies and Gentlemen:
I wish to share something with all of you. Though I am a total stranger, I found your College by way of searching for the name of David L. Stratmon.
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It's Family Affair for the WardsThis is the first time in the college history an entire family will graduate at the same time.
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(L-R):Eddie, Emma, and Sherrod Ward. |
Football again at RustAfter nearly 45 years, the great sport of tackle and touchdown may be coming back on campus.
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Bearcat football co-captains: (L-R) Dillard, Outlaw, Wright, and Allen. |
Howell hopes high for baseball season"Last year was a tough season for us, we suffered plenty of losses. The group of guys I had last year played hard every game but sometimes it just didn't pay off," said Troy Howell, coach of the Bearcat baseball team.
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Vashun Jackson gets ready for the pitcher. |
Free laptop for students no time soon"We are not even close to saying that every student should have a laptop when they come, or when they come we give them a laptop."
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Students with personal laptops in the Leontyne Price Library. |
Rust nominates Black College Fund summer internship candidatesWilliam H. Montgomery, a senior mass communications major, from Thaxton, Miss., and Violet Mango, a junior business administration major, from Harare, Zimbabwe, have been nominated by President David L. Beckley, as candidates from Rust College for the Lina H.
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William Montgomery and Violet Mango |
POETRY - WHAT IF?What if; the majority of our young men were in College instead of prison?
What if; Historical Black Colleges, Universities and private schools never existed?
What if; my people knew who they really were?
What if; my people were not ashamed
of their African Roots?
What if; my people would learn and speak the
language of our ancestors?
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Mother and Child. |
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