February 18, 2011

Campus Report
Morris College - Office of Public Relations
Spring Semester - Issue Number 5
February 18, 2011
Science is The Message - Enhancing Diversity in Science
Duke University’s Dr. Jarvis enlightens campus community about diversity in science during Science in Action Week
The Division of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics sponsored its annual Science in Action Week with a variety of
activities including this week’s assembly
program.
This year’s guest lecturer and featured
speaker for the assembly was Dr. Erich D.
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Jarvis, associate professor, Department of
FEBRUARY 22-25, 2011
Neurobiology at Duke University in DurRELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK
ham, NC.
In connection to this year’s theme, “PreFEBRUARY 25, 2011
From left, Dr. Green, Dr. Radman Ali, division chairperson; paring Future Scientists and Guardians of
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Dr. Jarvis, President Richardson, and Ms. Hampton.
the Environment,” Dr. Jarvis delivered a
Mid-Winter Banquet/Rally
Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center brilliant presentation on the topic, “Enhancing Diversity in Science: A Personal Journey.” “I decided to
Speaker: Reverend Dr. William R. Boone, Sr., break down my presentation into two areas - my science and my scientific journey,” he stated. As he
Pastor of Greater Community Missionary
enlightened the audience, he spoke in-depth about the “brain pathways for complex behaviors” and his
Baptist Church, Saint Robert, MO
“journey as an underrepresented scientist in a majority world.” He discussed the ability birds and mammals have to “imitate sound” and shared research which provided the brain comparison of songbirds and
FEBRUARY 26, 2011
humans. In sharing his journey, he vividly recalled how, as a child, his aim was to become a magician and
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even a dancer. He also shared the 2006 article, Song and Dance Man, which was written by Jerry Adler
Program in honor of Hattie Scarborough
and published by Smithsonian.com. He concluded his presentation by encouraging students to embrace
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diversity and motivated them to turn their talents into opportunities.
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Dr. Jarvis remained on campus to participate in a class lecture. At this time, he was able to have open
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dialogue about learning concepts, laboratory best practices, research, and also gave useful advice to students on the kinds of opportunities they should pursue to enhance their academic journey.
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
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The week’s activities also included a research poster exhibit, mini-health fair, and classrooms visits by
MORRIS COLLEGE DAY
two “stellar graduates,” Dr. JiMiesh Green and Ms. Bernadette R. Hampton. Green, a 2005 graduate, is
Union Baptist Church
a postgraduate orthodontic resident at Howard University, and Hampton, a 1992 graduate, is a math
Rembert, SC
teacher and mathematics department chairperson at Battery Creek High School in Beaufort County, SC.
10:45 AM
100th Church Anniversary
Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church
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Sumter, SC
Speaker: Dr. Luns C. Richardson
Note: Music will be rendered by the
Morris College Chorale and Morris College
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Gospel Choir.
FROM THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
The financial aid application process has begun for the 2011-2012 academic year. All students
will need to complete the FAFSA on the web. Anyone needing assistance with completing the FAFSA
should bring copies of their parents’ and their 2010 income tax returns, and /or documentation of all
income received during 2010 to the Office of Financial Aid.
Students who have been awarded College Work-Study for the spring semester and have not
been placed in a job assignment should report to the Office of Financial Aid to receive an assignment.
Spring Semester - Issue Number 5
CAMPUS REPORT
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Religious Emphasis Week: February 22-25
Dr. Jackson returns to deliver messages of spiritual transformation
Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr. will be the guest preacher for the
morning and evening worship services in observance of the Morris College
Religious Emphasis Week. Dr. Jackson is the senior pastor of West Columbia’s
Brookland Baptist Church.
Worship services will take place in the college’s Neal-Jones Auditorium at 10 a.
m. and 7 p. m. on Tuesday through Thursday. The final message will be delivered
on Friday morning at 10 a.m.
A graduate of Benedict College, Dr. Jackson has a Master of Divinity degree
from the Morehouse School of Religion of the Interdenominational Theological
Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. He was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of
Divinity from Morris College.
Dr. Jackson’s capability as a preacher, pastor, administrator and leader is known throughout the state and
nation. A past president of the South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education and past moderator of
the Gethsemane Baptist Association, he holds membership in numerous denominational, civic and community
organizations.
For now the eleventh consecutive year, Morris College is honored to have Dr. Jackson return to the campus.
His timely and relevant sermons help the entire campus community, as well as other attendees, reflect on the
meaning of our lives and our connection with God.
Dr. Jackson is a member of the college’s Board of Trustees of which he serves as the Vice-Chairman. He is
married to the former Robin Hoefer and they have two adult children and three grandchildren.
In honor of his pastoral leadership to the Brookland Baptist Church, the congregation and many others will
be “Celebrating Four Decades of Leadership, Loyalty, and Love” on February 27.
For more information about the Morris College Religious Emphasis Week, contact the Office of Church
Relations at extension 3260.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
6:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL: Women
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
7 p.m.
BASKETBALL: Men
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
FEBRUARY 26, 2011
6 and 8 p.m.
BASKETBALL: Both
Brewton-Parker College
Mt. Vernon, GA
FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 3, 2011
MID-SEMESTER EXAMS
MARCH 7-11, 2011
SPRING BREAK
Morris College
Mid-Winter Banquet
February 25, 2011
2011 Guest Preacher:
Reverend Dr. William R. Boone, Sr.
Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church
Saint Robert, MO
ATTENTION STUDENTS:
The priority deadline to apply for
2011-2012 Financial Aid is
March 31, 2011
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