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October 2014, Issue 31

A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends of Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University has been selected as a 2015 Military FriendlySchool® by Victory Media. The recognition means that NSU is among the nation’s top colleges,

universities and trade schools that exhibit leading practices that supportmilitary students. These institutions have policies, programs and practices thatattract, retain and ensure they are successful on campus. NSU is among the thousands of schools nationwide that went through thedesignation process, which includes extensive research and a data-drivensurvey of schools approved for post 9/11 GI Bill funding. The school survey, methodology, criteria and weightings were developedwith the assistance of an academic advisory board comprised of educatorsfrom schools across the country. The rigorous quantitative assessmentmeasures schools on criteria created by Victory Media. The assistance of theacademic advisory board is graded by an automated research suite. Schoolsmust be re-evaluated each year. NSU recently combined its naval base military programs and veteransaffairs office into the Office of Military Services and Veterans Affairs. The newlyestablished office serves active-duty service members, reservists, veterans anddependents from all branches of service.

Do what you love and beauthentic. That was themessage Lisa Price, founder

and CEO of Carol’s Daughter,delivered recently to a packed roomat the Student Center. Price presented her talk as part of the New Lyceum Speaker Seriespresented by the Honors College:Discipline-Specific Honors Programs. What she conveyed to those inattendance wasn’t just talk. Price tookher hobby of mixing oils and creamsin her kitchen and created a beautybusiness. Her hair, skin and bodyproducts are available at nationalretailers and through television’sHome Shopping Network. “When you decide to be anentrepreneur—when you pick thatbusiness—you have to be passionate,”said Price. Money alone, she added,will not be enough to keep youmotivated. “There are so many timeswhen you have to take your passionfor your business and sell somebodyon that passion.” Price told the audience severaltimes not to be afraid of failing.“Carol’s Daughter,” she said “has

made many mistakes.” “When you fail,that’s how you learn.” Price, who was close to hermother, enjoys going to work in aplace that bears her mom’s name andthat closeness played an importantrole in choosing the name for herbusiness. Price said when she made alist of the things she was or wouldbecome, Carol’s daughter resonatedwith her. “When I said, ‘Carol’sdaughter,’ I got goose bumps so that’sthe name I chose.” Price explained that she and heremployees live the brand every day.As a result, emails from everyone inthe company provide the person’sname, title and whose child they are. “Be authentic,” said Price. Evenwhen your company grows and thatgrowth brings change, she explained.“Your company has to change, butyou have to stay true to who you are.”

Norfolk State Named A Military Friendly School

Carol’s Daughter CEO TalksEntrepreneurship and Passion

Lisa Price

Norfolk State University – An Equal Opportunity Employer

Spartan Suites, the 600-bed apartment-style student residential community, is now under the management of Birmingham, Alabama,based Capstone On-Campus Management.

Under the management structure, Capstone provides administrative and facilities management while Norfolk State and Capstone collaborate on residence life programming. “I am excited about our new partnership with Capstone,” said Faith Fitzgerald, executive director of NSU’s Housing and Residence Life. “Capstone has established a standard for student housingmanagement and they are highly respected in the field.”

“Having that level of expertise anda willingness to be highly collaborativecreates a win-win residentialenvironment for our students in thecommunity, the University, the NSUFoundation and Capstone,” she said. Owned by E2F Student Housing ILLC, Spartan Suites opened in 2005. It provides fully furnished apartment-style living arrangements, in one-, two-, and four-bedroom units. Communityamenities include a fitness center,convenience store, sandwich shop,private study areas, common andconference areas, as well as a recentlyrenovated computer lab. Facilitiesservices include 24-hour, 7 day-a-week staff assistance, maintenance and repair needs. NSU’s Housing & Residence Lifehas six resident advisors and agraduate assistant living in SpartanSuites, who are working in

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Kashon Powell took over as station manager ofWNSB-FM in January 2014 with a mission.Powell, a 22-year radio veteran and nativeTexan, plans to build both a bigger campus

and community presence. She and the WNSB staffworked hard to get the radio station back on the airand to execute its renewed focus. WNSB, which beganbroadcasting on Feb. 22, 1980, is an 8000-wattnoncommercial educational radio station with urbanprogramming. Its demographic is 18- to 34-year-olds. Powell, who has worked in Houston, Los Angelesand Philadelphia before moving to the Norfolk market, wants the campuscommunity to come to rely on WNSB to get out information about university

events and campus news. “We will air a segment each Fridaymorning at 9:45, In Touch with NSU, that willhighlight the University,” said Powell. “It willbe anything from the morning show talkingwith NSU professors, student leaders,athletes, coaches, organizations, etc., to justsharing pertinent information about theUniversity.” When it comes to being more involved inthe Hampton Roads community, Powell saysthe fact that the radio station’s announcersand other staff are local is an advantage.

“Radio is more than the music we play on air,” she said. “It’s also about getting out in the community to

directly connect with the listeners.” For more information, contact Powell at kpowell@nsu.edu.

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Dr. WilliamAlexander, professorof history, appearedon WVEC Channel 13in the specialpresentation, “Virginia is for Lovers.Marriage in the

Commonwealth; Past, Present and Future.”

Dr. Elsie M. Barnes,professor of politicalscience, was quotedin a USA Todaycolumn by DeWayneWickham titled,“Wickham: Ferguson[Missouri] Black

Voters’ Indifference,” which ran Aug. 25.

Dr. Suely Black,professor ofchemistry, materialsscience andengineering,participated in theAmerican ChemicalSociety’s ScienceCafé

at Panera Bread in Norfolk, Virginia, onSept. 19. Her topic was titled “TheScience Behind Star Trek:Nanotechnology.”

Alexandra Parker-DeJesus, asophomore exercise science and foodscience and nutrition student, won this

year's Kellogg's student recipe contest.She won the grand prize for her SweetStacks recipe, which included bakedsweet potato slices topped withavocado cream. She will receive a tripto Atlanta in October to attend theAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsFood and Nutrition Conference & Expo.

Noelle Cookjoined the UniversityAdvancement teamas the assistantdirector of annualgiving on July 28.Prior to coming toNSU, she served as

the associate director of regionalfinancial development at the YMCA of Greater Richmond. There, she wasresponsible for implementing andexecuting fundraising events andproviding support for annualcampaigns.

Natalie Leiva of Top Guard SecurityCo. began providingsecurity in Wilson Hall on Aug. 18. Shepreviously worked inhospice. Having Leivastationed in Wilson

Hall is part of the NSU PoliceDepartment’s increased security effortsthat are underway across campus.

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Dr. William Alexander

Dr. Elsie M. Barnes

Noelle Cook

Natalie Leiva

Dr. Suely Black

After a national search, and consideration ofthree highly qualified candidates, MonaAdkins-Easley has been selected as the newassistant vice president for human

resources. The appointment became effective Sept. 3. Adkins-Easley previously served as Norfolk StateUniversity's special assistant to the president forhuman resources, training and development. Shecomes to Norfolk State University with more than 17years of experience in higher education. Adkins-Easley served as the associatevice president for human resources for 15 years at Virginia State University. Prior to coming to NSU, she worked two years for the U.S. Department ofAgriculture where she was responsible for providing leadership to the HigherEducation Institutions (HEI) initiative which was composed of the 1890Historically Black Land Grant Universities, the 1994 Land Grant Tribal Collegesand Hispanic Serving Institutions. She has worked with diverse populationsthroughout the United States including university presidents, students,researchers and farmers. Beginning her service as an employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia in

1980, Adkins-Easley worked for the Virginia General Assembly for 10 years andthe Southside Virginia Training Center for five years. Receiving a gubernatorialappointment in 1990, she served as the second director of the Virginia Councilon Human Rights until 1994. An alumnus of NSU, Adkins-Easley earned her undergraduate degree in

economics in 1978. She holds a Master of Public Administration from VirginiaCommonwealth University, where she also has done doctoral work.

Mona Adkins-Easley

Human Resources Assistant Vice President Named

NSU held Homecoming Oct. 5-12.Celebrating with the theme: “Forever Greenand Gold,” activities included a bonfire, comedy show, step show, crowning of Ms.Alumni, homecoming receptions, SpartanSpiritFest, homecoming day parade andfootball game against Delaware StateUniversity.

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Dr. Quentin Kidd, professor of political science and director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, told NSU studentsattending this year’s Constitution Day observance that constitutional issues are not just being debated at the Supreme Court but also in the halls of Virginia’slegislature and even at the local city council and schoolboard level. “We live and debate the Constitution, day in and day out,” said Kidd, whospoke Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Hechallenged students to closely follow government debates. “Then ask, ‘Is this a constitutional debate?’” “If you feel passionately,” said Kidd, “you’ve got to get involved.”

Constitution Day

Tom Joyner School-of-the-MonthCampaign Closes on High NoteNorfolk State University held a reception, Monday, Sept. 30, to celebratethe end of the Tom Joyner School of the Month Campaign. Held in the Barnesand Noble Bookstore in the Student Center, the festivities included checkpresentations of $125,000 from the Research and Innovation Foundation,$80,000 from the NSU Alumni Association and $1,000 from the Virginia BeachPearls Foundation. More than $235,000 was raised during September.

collaboration with Capstone Management to develop and implementprogramming in the community. Programs include stress managementseminars, poetry slams, college student budgeting workshops, movie nights,social justice programs and community service initiatives. “Our students canexpect to see a better sense of community this year, a better response tomaintenance/repair requests, a high level of professionalism, more intentionalprogramming, and a stronger commitment to enhancing their residentialexperience,” said Fitzgerald. The residential community is open to upperclassmen and is currently open tostudent-living year-round. Applicants must have earned 60 credit hours or be at least 20 years old with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. All residents mustmaintain a 2.1 or better while housed in Spartan Suites. Graduate studentsmust maintain a 3.0 or better. Transfer students must complete one semesterat Norfolk State University prior to being considered for Spartan Suiteswaitlist/eligibility.

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Pictured from left to right are Deborah C. Fontaine, Ph.D., NSU interim vice president for university advancement; Hudnall Croasdale, CEO of the Research and InnovationFoundation; and Eddie N. Moore, Jr., NSU interim president and CEO.

Paralympic gold medalist April Holmes ’96 delivered the keynote address at

the 12th Annual Women’s Conference presented by the Virginia Beach

Higher Education Center. This year’s theme was titled “Fitting it all Together:

Career, Relationships and Health.”

Photo by Lateef Gibson

Quentin Kidd