SEPTEMBER2018
ACADEMICINSIGHTS
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s we start the fall semester, PVAMU continues
launch to $1 million. The project is designed to selectively
to expand its global presence. Members of the
infuse African-American Studies content throughout the
Concert Chorale just returned from Poland,
university’s liberal arts offerings. This is, indeed, an exciting
where they performed at several high-profile
development at PVAMU.
events and received resounding praise. In a few weeks,
This Friday is the deadline for colleges, schools and
Prairie View will host the 2018 IIMA/ICITED Conference.
units on campus to submit their proposals for high-impact
About 13 countries will take part in exchanging ideas and
practices, or HIPs, which are active learning methods that
presenting research about how information technology is
promote deep learning through student engagement.
“aiding modern society to tackle complex problems in a
Proposals should focus on implementing or strengthening
smart way.” The following week, we are planning NASA
a currently utilized HIP such as internships, writing intensive
Day at PVAMU. The 16th will be a day full of workshops,
courses,
research, and outreach; NASA team members will be on
learning, undergraduate research, learning communities,
hand to present various opportunities to our students.
ePortolios, etc. Proposals can be submitted here: pvamu.
The university recently announced its Andrew W. Mellon
first-year
seminars
or
experiences,
service
co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XPzxLOaVWMfk7H.
Foundation grant for $500,000 to support its efforts to
On Sunday, December 16, PVAMU will host its Fall
establish an African-American Studies Initiative. Inspired
2018 Commencement at the Berry Center of Northwest
by the Mellon Foundation award, an anonymous donor
Houston (as the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building is still
pledged an added $250,000 to help fund this Initiative.
undergoing construction this semester). We look forward
This generous donation is eligible for a $250,000 university
to celebrating each of our graduate’s achievements.
match, bringing the total support for the initiative’s
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