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Thurgood Marshall School of Law Becomes AALS Member Join Us For a H.A.T.S.

TSU’s Thurgood Marshall and T.I.E.S. Photo Shoot School of Law (TMSL) has been To build momentum for granted membership into the the University’s next American Association of Law fundraising event – the Schools (AALS). The associa- presentation of the stage tion’s Executive Committee and play “CROWNS”- TSU House of Representatives voted to employees and students, approve TMSL’s membership at both men and women, are the AALS annual meeting in New invited to have their York, NY, January 3, 2014. The pictures taken wearing their room was filled with cheer from favorite hats and/or ties. other member school representa- The photo shoot is Pictured are: bottom row, left to right, Docia Rudley, James M. Douglas, Anna scheduled for Friday, James, Elsa Ransom, James Beard, Walter Champion, and DeCarlous Spearman, tives and over 15 TMSL faculty January 31, 2014 in the middle row, left to right; Kris Chrishon, Kindaka Sanders, Greg Hardmon, Tamara and staff after the vote was Tabo, Deola Shoyombo, Shaundra Lewis and son, Craig Jackson, Stephanie Office of Marketing room Ledesma, Derrick Wilson, Lucinda Daniels, and Prudence Smith, top row, left to 211 in Hannah Hall from right; Maurice Hew, Asmara Tekle, Dean Dannye Holley, Faith Jackson, Gabriel See TSU Law School on page 2 Aitsebaomo, and Yolanda Morgan. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and

Crystal Bonner, office administrator in the 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. If vote was accepted and Dean Office of Development, is shown styling her hat in preparation for the H.A.T.S and you do not have a hat, there Holley delivered a riveting TSU Among Black Colleges Leading Climate T.I.E.S Scholarship Committee photo will be several from which acceptance speech. TMSL hosted shoot. She is posing with some of her to choose. RSVP with grandmother’s hats that she has loaned a “Texas in New York” Reception Change Advocacy for the staging of the national stage play Kendrick Callis at 713- immediately following the “CROWNS”. 313-7933.

Many Americans would normally associate terms likemeeting weather at monitoring the Sheraton, satellites, New “CROWNS” is coming to Texas Southern University’s hurricane tracking, atmospheric assessment, climate advocacyYork. with federal research from Sawyer Auditorium Friday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. and

NASA or the National Science Foundation. But in partnershipTMSL with endured these federal a very agencies, arduous Saturday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! historically black colleges and universities are pioneering review efforts whichto diversify ultimately research resulted and Ticket prices are $50 (VIP seating and parking), $35 access to this important field of natural science. in the Executive Committee’s general admission and $20 student tickets. There is a special

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public recognition Affairs, led by of Dean our Robert “historic A. 10 percent discount on ticket purchases now through

Bullard, is a national model for environmental advocacy in supportmission of minority of preparing communities. a diverse February 5. Tickets are available for purchase at TSU Hannah Hall group of students See TSU for on leadership page 2 suite 210, TSU Book Store, Aunt Bea’s, 5422 North Frwy roles in the legal community, (713) 692-2432, McQueen’s, 4402 Almeda or visit: In June 2013, the school launched a Climate Education Communitybusiness, University and government.” Partnership; Thea https://tsu.thankyou4caring.org/crowns. For more coalition of colleges and universities throughout the Gulf CoastExecutive region committed Committee to reducing further TSU Hosts Rodeo Scholarship Luncheon information, contact Marcele Brooks at 713-313-7970 or pollution in underserved communities, enhancing natural disasterstated response, that “(TMSL) and raising consistently Tilicia Johnson 713-313-7288. rates as one ofSee the TSU most, on ifpage not 2the

most, diverse law schools in the Central Warehouse Operations nation.” The Executive Committee recognized the Notice of Public Auction

significant increase in bar passage To All Staff, Faculty and Friends of Texas Southern rate as a result of our advanced University academic support program and This is to notify all university personnel and friends of assessment department. They also the university that a public auction containing TSU surplus commented on the increased furniture and equipment will occur on Saturday, February “quality and quantity of our 8th, 2014. This public auction will be administrated by the

faculty scholarship.” university’s contracted auctioneer at their location and will Texas Southern University officials held a Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) include items from several different state and local TheScholarship purpose Luncheonof the AALS January is “the 21 improvement in the Tiger ofRoom the legal of the profession Sterling Studentthrough Lifelegal Center. The agencies and private parties other than TSU surplus. All education.”luncheon was This held goal to is showaccomplished appreciation in a number for the of tireless ways, including efforts of professional the HLSR Scholarship TSU personnel are permitted to bid on all items at the developmentCommittee in programs raising scholarshipsfor law professors for students and administrators, and to honor a TSU'scomplement 2013 Rodeoof over Scholarship90 sections public auction. organizedrecipients. by This faculty year and 44 senior Texas administrators, Southern University and a membership students from process a wide that range is designed of academic to Auctioneer information: furtherdisciplines the corewere values awarded of the $2,500 Association. dollars eachThe Associationin scholarship and money university from share the HLSR.the core To values date , Worstell Auction Company ofTSU the has simultaneous received $200,000 pursuit of from Excellence the HLSR. and FiveEquality. TSU Membershistudents receivedp means full that ride TMSL scholarships faculty 8424 Hansen, Houston, Tx. 77075 (713)946-8888 canin excess play an of even$18,000 more each. prominent national role in the academy, and that our students will Website: http://www.worstellauctionco.com/ becomeHLSR eligible board membersfor the Order got aof chance The Coif. to connect with students who have benefited from those For auction terms and rules please visit the website scholarships. More than 40 students attended the appreciation luncheon where 12 members of listed above, for all other questions please contact Dan the HLSRThe TMSL were family present. is extremely proud of this prestigious accomplishment and further shares McCormick at [email protected]. the congratulatory expressions we received from other colleagues in the legal academy below. To all of our alumni, students, faculty and staff, this is yet another reason for you to be proud of TSU! YOUR WEEKLY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC NEWS & INFORMATION SOURCE FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – (713) 313-4205 January 27- February 2, 2014 Page 2 of 4

Murray scores 34 to lead the Tigers to a win TSU…continued from page 1 over Arkansas-Pine Bluff In June 2013, the school launched a Climate Education Community University

Aaric Murray scored 34 points, Partnership; a coalition of colleges and universities throughout the Gulf Coast region

including four of Texas Southern committed to reducing pollution in underserved communities, enhancing natural

University's final six points to lead TSU past disaster response, and raising awareness of climate change impact on air and water

Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 72-71, on Monday at quality.

the H&PE Arena. Other HBCUs leading the way are: Florida A&M University - FAMU’s College

Madarious Gibbs converted two game- of Law is a national hub for training legal experts in social justice and advocacy across winning free throws with 1:09 remaining to complete Texas a number of industries, but environmental justice is one of its emerging research and

Southern's rally as Arkansas-Pine Bluff missed a total of three development capstones; Hampton University - in 2007, Hampton University became shots during the closing seconds of the contest. Murray was the the first historically black college to have total oversight of a NASA space mission lone TSU player to score in double figures for the Tigers en with the launch of the Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesophere mission; and Howard route to another impressive performance this year. University - Howard University’s Weather and Climate Group is a key support system

The 6-10 big man played with a high level of determination as for the National Weather Service, providing research and data gathering to assist in he found a variety of ways to score in helping lead Texas improving forecast accuracy and storm tracking for the nation. Southern to a big win in front of a nationally televised audience as the game was broadcast live on ESPNU. "Defensively I thought we got stops when we had to have TSU Law School…continued from page 1 them," said TSU head coach Mike Davis. "Aaric was able to score some big buckets at critical points of the game." accepted and Dean Holley delivered his riveting acceptance speech. TMSL hosted a Texas Southern will have a few days off before starting a “Texas in New York” Reception immediately following the meeting at the Sheraton, three -game road trip that will kick-off this Saturday in Alabama. New York. TMSL endured a very arduous review which ultimately resulted in the Executive Lady Tigers Win Fifth Straight Game with Committee’s recognition of our “historic mission of preparing a diverse group of students for leadership roles in the legal community, business, and government.” The Victory over UAPB Executive Committee further stated that “(TMSL) consistently rates as one of the most, Three players finished in double figures to if not the most, diverse law schools in the nation.” The Executive Committee lead Texas Southern University to a 75-51 win recognized the significant increase in bar passage rate as a result of our advanced over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night at academic support program and assessment department. They also commented on the H&PE Arena. The Lady Tigers held a 20 point increased “quality and quantity of our faculty scholarship.” advantage with just over two minutes remaining The purpose of the AALS is “the improvement of the legal profession through legal and closed out the game with a 7-0 run. education.” This goal is accomplished in a number of ways, including professional Jazzmin Parker scored 19 points, Brianna development programs for law professors and administrators, a complement of over 90 Sidney had 12 and Alexus Johnson scored 10 sections organized by faculty and senior administrators, and a membership process that off the bench. TSU (9-9, 6-1 SWAC) shot 30-of- is designed to further the core values of the Association. The Association and 59 from the field, going 11-of-14 from the line, picking up its university share the core values of the simultaneous pursuit of excellence and equality. fifth consecutive win. Membership means that TMSL faculty can play an even more prominent national role The Lady Tigers jumped out to an early lead. After a jumper in the academy, and that our students will become eligible for the Order of the Coif, an by Parker, TSU led 26-21 with five minutes left in the first half. honor society for United States law school graduates. Parker's shot sparked a 19-2 run that help the Lady Tigers secure The TMSL family is extremely proud of this prestigious accomplishment and further a 39-23 halftime lead. shares the congratulatory expressions we received from other colleagues in the legal

Texas Southern will now get set to travel to Alabama as they academy below. To all of our alumni, students, faculty and staff, this is yet another get set to embark on a three-game road swing starting this reason for you to be proud of TSU! Saturd ay.

TSU's Men Relay Captured 4x400m

Title and Whitney McDonald Captured First in 400m Dash The Texas Southern Tigers men's 4x400m relay team took first place in the Jayhawk Classic Indoor meet at the University of Kansas. Jeffry Lacroix, Michael Holmes, Jeff Lacroix and Erik Montano are the team members that ran a season best 3:17.59 . Whitney McDonald captured her first win of the season at the Jayhawk Classic Indoor meet at the University of Kansas. McDonald won the 400m dash with a time of 57.00. She came in second place in the 200m dash (25.25).

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