Omega Psi Fraternity Inc. establishes endowed scholarship at SU Andrew A. Ray, Grand Basileus, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, March 19, 2014, presented a $25,000 check to SU System President Ronald Mason Jr. for an endowed scholarship. "We are very pleased to partner with Omega Psi Phi to establish a scholarship fund to provide support to young men working to better themselves, their communities, and the world. This generous commitment is a great investment in the future of aspiring SU students. It's a beautiful thing," said Mason. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Endowed Scholarship at Southern University will fund scholarships for the academic support and achievement of full time students in good standing at the University who are also members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and who meet the scholarship's requirements. Andrew A. Ray, Grand Basileus, (left) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated presents a $25,000 check to SU System President Ronald Mason Jr. for an endowed scholarship in the national fraternity’s name at Southern University. Founded in 1911, Omega Psi Phi is an international fraternity with over 700 undergraduate and graduate chapters. The fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911. Its purpose has been to attract and build a strong and effective force of men dedicated to its cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift.
"Omega Psi Phi is re-emphasizing our principle of investing in young people through scholarships. This scholarship fund will support young men at SU and support the uplift of humanity,” said Ray, a Southern Alum. Also, Ray presented a personal check for $100 in honor of the University’s "$100 for 100 Years" Centennial Scholarship Fund.
SUSLA holds two commencement ceremonies for spring grads--Southern University Shreveport held two commencement ceremonies for Spring 2014 graduates May 10, 2014. The Division of Allied Health and School of Nursing guest speaker was Rosaline Caldwell, a pediatric surgery nurse practitioner for Pediatric Surgical Associates at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport. The Divisions of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Business Studies, Humanities and Science, and Technology’s guest speaker was Theodis Goree, superintendent for Caddo Parish Schools. Pictured left to right is SUSLA Chancellor Ray L. Belton with top graduates Marcia Henderson, associate of general studies/psychology-Chicago, Illinois; Gwendolyn Tennell, associate of science/computer science and Web development, Shreveport; Vicki Artison, associate of general studies/ business management, Fort Worth, Texas; and Rosetta Jones- vice chancellor of academic and student affairs, SUSLA.
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