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HBCUCONNECTon campus SHED YOUR WINTER FLAB FOR SUMMER ABS! GRADUATION FROM STUDENT TO GRADUATE ARE YOU READY FOR tips on Summer THE UPGRADE? CHECInternshipsK BestOU &T Worstand find of 2006-2007 out the HBCUCONNECTon campus TS PUBLISHER: HBCU CONNECT, LLC DI E EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Jehan M. Bunch COPY EDITOR: Dawn Dickson CR ART DIRECTOR: Stacy Edwards CONTRIBUTORS: Jehan M. Bunch, Reginald Culpepper, Jessica Johnson OPERations: William R. Moss III ADVERTISING: Brandi Clark, Dawn Dickson, Daniel Moss SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ON THE COVER PARTNERS: Bobby Ferguson • Amtrak Photographed by Reginald • Bonneville Power Culpepper Administration • Leavenworth School District • Regions Hospital • Verizon OUR ADDRESS: HBCU Connect, LLC For Advertising or Business 750 Q Cross Pointe Road Inquiries Contact Us: Columbus, Ohio 43230 1.877.864.4446 LOG ONTO: www.hbcuconnect.com | 2 | WWW.HBCUCONNECT.COM on campus FEATURES 08 MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME 08 Don’t sleep your summer away CONTENTS F 10 GRADUATION O You got your 10 E diploma — now what? 21 GETTING FIT TABL Tips on how to lose that 10 winter weight 21 DEPARTMENTS 13 THE CALENDAR 25 HBCU BLOGS 28 Check out some hot places From the mind to go for the summer of some our most active bloggers on 16 EVENT COVERAGE HBCUCONNECT.com Ride along with other HBCU members as they “Say 28 GET CONNECTED Cheese” What’s all the 22 MOST WANTED hype about? Hype Awards: 101 Straight from the pages of HBCUConnect.com, Meet HBCU students Darius and Meladie! Congratulations 2007 HBCU Graduates! Log on to: http://job.hbcuconnect.com and find that great career! | 3 | WWW.HBCUCONNECT.COM HBCUCONNECTon campusSTAFF First row: Reginald Culpepper, William R. Moss III, Lawrence Williams, Elynor Moss Second row: Daniel Moss, Dawn Dickson, Breanna Fite, Jehan Bunch, Brandi Clark You’ll be empowered to make a difference because We are your partners. Regions Hospital is a Level I trauma center, and one of the region’s most respected research and educational facilities. Our Partnership ensures that we are a healing presence in the lives of those we serve. Discover the value-driven environment that can energize your growth. Be a partner with Regions Hospital and our promises to patients and families. Apply by visiting us online at www.regionshospital.com. EOE Part of the HealthPartners family of care. | 4 | regionshospital.com © 2007 NAS (Media: delete copyright notice) HBCU Connect 4.25” x 2.75” bw WWW.HBCUCONNECT.COM 4UVEFOUT STAFF WELCOME ON BOARD! Your school won The Battle of the Bands — now it’s time for you to ace tomorrow’s Chem test. Ride Amtrak® back to campus and you’ll gain valuable time. Spread out and study in our comfortable Coach seats or enjoy a tasty meal — which tops campus food any day. Riding Amtrak to and from campus truly is the smartest way for any student to travel. Student Advantage® and ISIC® cardholders save 15% For more information: $BMM 1-800-USA-RAIL PSWJTJUAmtrak.com. Discount subject to change without notice. Three-day advance reservation required. Membership card and current student id required at time of boarding and on board. Valid for travel on Acela Express and Metroliner on weekends and some holidays only. Fares, routes and schedules subject to change without notice and seats are limited. Other restrictions may apply. Amtrak is a registered service of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. From The Founder MOSS What’s Up! I know that the school year is com- ing to an end and your brain is probably on overload right now as you deal with gradua- tion, finals, and looking for a summer job. M WILL O But don’t worry, in this issue we have stayed Will Moss true to form by providing you with plenty of FR information to help you find that great job or internship! For the GE graduating seniors, congratulations, you made it! We have vital tips A that will help you along with your journey to the other side: The “real world.” ESS Stay Connected! Be sure to use HBCUCONNECT.COM as a way to A M stay informed and in touch with your college buddies and the overall HBCU community. We recently revived “The Café”, which is a source you can use to bug out with your friends and talk about anything under the sun. Visit: forums.hbcuconnect.com and find out what’s crackin’. As usual hit us up with any questions or suggestions for the website or the “On Campus” edition of our magazine. This magazine is for you, so let us know what you want to see, and we’ll keep the opportunities and information coming … So have fun this summer and remember: “HBCUCONNECT.COM — GET CONNECTED!!!” Figure out what you want and act accordingly… Will Moss Will Moss – [email protected] | 6 | WWW.HBCUCONNECT.COM HOLLA BACK! Get at Us: R [email protected]. Send an address with TO your comments. If we publish your letter we’ll send DI you an HBCUCONNECT.COM T-shirt. Holla E E H T TO Hello! I am a guidance counselor and I find your magazine to be S very informative. How can I get on your distribution list? R Thanks, HBCU Fan ETTE Dear HBCU Fan: L Send your request to Jehan Bunch at [email protected]. Let us know how many copies you would like to receive and we’ll get you connected! I am a graphic design student and I am looking for freelance work. Who can I send my resume and work to? I’d appreciate any information! Thanks, Omar Dear Omar: Send your resume to Reginald Culpepper at: [email protected] | 7 | ummer! S our S ze Y your current financial aid package. imi Who knows? There may be funds HIP By Jessica Johnson ax left over from the previous year or S M With summer newly added donor funds that you around the corner, may be eligible to receive. LAR it’s very tempting O ➌ Find Out if there is an H to dive right into Alumni Chapter in Your C relaxation mode Area. : S and major in “Sleep Many colleges and universities E 101”, but sleep have alumni associations that later and look for scholarship op- UR provide scholarships for both T portunities. Here are a few ideas current and prospective students. A to get you started. Take some time to find out if the FE ➊ Identify an Internship alumni chapter in your hometown Related to Your Field. Finding provides funding or any type of as- an internship related to your field sistance with identifying additional increases your chances of identify- funds for your education. ing scholarship opportunities. ➍ Reconnect With The Orga- Many companies provide stipends nizations That Have Already that can be used towards your Awarded You Scholarships. tuition. If your internship does not provide a stipend, write a letter Share with them the highlights thanking them for the opportunity, of your college experience thus and ask if they would be willing to far, and find out if there are any make a contribution towards your opportunities to receive additional educational pursuits. funding. ➋ Make an Appointment In addition to www.hbcuconnect. with the Financial Aid com, try www.scholarships.com Department. The summer is and www.collegedata.com for normally down time for finan- your scholarship search. For more cial aid offices on most college tips on the scholarship application campuses. Schedule an appoint- process, visit www.minorityschol- | | ment to talk with someone about arshipquest.org WWW.HBCUCONNECT.COM mer! Come teach with us. ur um Come make a difference in children’s lives! ize Yo S axim Leavenworth, Kansas - a small town atmosphere M with big city appeal � Convenient location (15-30 minutes from most locations in Kansas City) � Close proximity to major athletic teams � Rich in history � Strong support for education � Opportunities for professional advancement Leavenworth is a place where good teachers make a difference! www.lvksch.org • (913) 684-1400 200 N. 4th Street • Leavenworth, KS 66048 | | ON I You Have Your Diploma – Now What? T By Jehan M. Bunch Congratulations! You unforeseen situations. So, instead are about to gradu- of buying some new Gucci ate from college and shades with the money you get : GRADUA the world is yours to at graduation save it for a rainy E conquer! You prob- day, you just might need it! 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