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Where Tomorrow’s Leaders are Students Today
Announcements
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…
Emergency notifications for students, faculty and staff will be
handled by mass email, Channel 19, WURC 88.1 FM, RC-TV 2,
and campus loud speakers. If you would like to receive emergency notifications by text message, please submit your cell
phone number to Mrs. Carolyn Hymon, Dean of Students. The
numbers will be used for emergencies ONLY and will not be
distributed.
Emergency Numbers:
Security office:
662-252-8090
Security guard on duty: 662-216-3429
In cases of inclement weather, information
on cancelled classes and school closings can
be found by calling the Rust College
switchboard at (662) 252-8000.
Campus NewsBriefs
LOOKING FOR A GOOD JOB?
A Weekly Update of Activities at Rust College
Vol. 40, No. 24
Attend the Marshall-Benton Area Job Fair
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
McMillan Gym at Rust College
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Open to the public—No Admission Fee
February 25, 2011
Celebrating the
United Negro College Fund
Holly Springs/ Marshall County Area Hosts 21st Annual UNCF Banquet
Contributed by Dianna Hughes
For additional information contact the Holly Springs
WIN Job Center, at 662-252-7893 or the Holly Springs
Chamber of Commerce at 662-252-2943 or Byhalia
Chamber of Commerce at 662-838-8127.
African American Inventors from Mississippi
Did you know?
Supporters of Rust College and the UNCF came out to celebrate the fundraising campaign
Thursday evening, February 17, 2011 at Rust College. Dr. David L. Beckley presided over
the event, welcoming City of Holly Springs Mayor Andre’ DeBerry, ministers from local
churches, and several others to enjoy themselves and also unite and observe the needs of
not only Rust College students, but all students who need the aid of UNCF.
Serving as guest speaker was Mississippi State Representative Kelvin O. Buck, ‘97, who
has served in the Mississippi Legislature since 2004. Buck, a native of Tupelo, Mississippi
serves as Chair of the Universities and Colleges Committee, and sits on several other committees as well. He spoke of the changes happening in the field of education.
Pine Sol
Harry A. Cole of Jackson, Mississippi invented the household cleaning
product world known as Pine Sol. He sold the pine-scented cleaning
product in 1929 (now owned by Clorox Company). Pine Sol is one of the
biggest selling household cleaner in the world. Pine Sol is now manufactured for the world in Pearl, Mississippi.
“We are in the midst of an education revolution. If you’ve been watching and reading the
news, there is every sign we’re in a real transition in education in this country,” said Buck. Kelvin O. Buck, 97, UNCF
He described the questions and debates hapBanquet Speaker
pening in the Legislature—funding being
the most prominent.
Gamma-Electric Cell
Henry Thomas Sampson, Jr. was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1934. On July 6, 1971, Sampson, along with George
H. Miley, was awarded a patent for the “gamma-electric cell”. The gamma-electric cell is a device that produces a
high voltage from radiation sources, primarily gamma radiation, with proposed goals of generating auxiliary power
from the shielding of a nuclear reactor. Additionally, the patent cites the cell's function as a detector with self-power
and construction cost advantages over previous detectors. He was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering in the United States. His patents included a binder system for propellants and explosives and a case
bonding system for cast composite propellants.
Nystatin
Elizabeth Lee Hazen was born in Coahoma County, MS on August 24, 1885. In 1950, Elizabeth Lee Hazen, along
with Rachel Fuller Brown, created the world’s first useful anti-fungal antibiotic, Nystatin. They developed the drug for
the New York Department of Health. Nystatin was first introduced in practical form in 1954, following approval from
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Not only did it cure many disfiguring and disabling fungal infections
of the mouth, skin, throat, and intestinal tract, but it could be combined with antibacterial drugs to balance their effects. Hazen died on June 24, 1975.
The Rust College A’Cappella Choir—
Men’s Ensemble: L-R: Jerry Stokes, Jr., Theopolis
N. Walton, Vontari Rogers, and Ukerrius Fuller
“Where do we get the money to provide the education needed for today’s students? How much should we spend? The revolution dealing
with budgetary concerns is very real.” Buck
also informed the Rust audience of its competition—online and technical colleges and
universities, as well as traditional institutions. “When we think about what we will
be like 10, 15, or 20 years from now, it is
time now for Rust College to make sure we
are in the game the right way.”
“We aren’t competing with just the Mississippi Valley States, or the Ole Misses; we are competing with schools everywhere.” Buck
touched on recent arguments that HBCUs are no longer needed: “We as thinkers, leaders
of these educational institutions need to figure out where we are going and how to keep
these doors open.” He elaborated on the lack of funding HBCUs are receiving due to new
and different types of competition.
“Anybody who wants an education, can get an education,” he said.
Dr. David L. Beckley, ‘67, President
Dr. Ishmell H. Edwards, ‘71, Vice President
Ms. Adrienne Phillips, Public Relations Specialist
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City of Holly Springs Mayor
Andre DeBerry was an
honored guest at the UNCF
banquet.
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“BY THEIR FRUITS…
RCCDC Kicks Off Its 2011 Home Investors Program
The Rust College Community Development Corporation (RCCDC) was recently approved to receive funding by the Mississippi Development Authority for Community
Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Homebuyer Assistance funds through the
Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) in the amount of $255,000 and $50,000
for operation expense.
The RCCDC was commended by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour for its local commitment in addressing the housing improvement needs of Mississippi.
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As of February 17th, The Holly Springs/Marshall County area was successful in raising $36,798 for its 2011 campaign.
Contributions, however, continue to pour in and officials are confident the $40,000 goal will be reached.
Awards were given to local churches and individuals for their continuous support to Rust College and the UNCF: Greater
Payne MB Church-Memphis, TN; Hopewell #1 MB Church-Holly Springs, MS; Asbury United Methodist Church-Holly
Springs, MS; Anderson Chapel CME Church-Holly Springs, MS; Shirley Dillard, Former Alumni Development Director
and Angel Williams of the Pre-Alumni Council of Rust College.
“I commend you for this initiative and for helping to improve the quality of life in your
community, especially as it relates to the low and very low-income citizens,” Gov.
Barbour said.
For more information about this program and how to apply please contact Clencie L. Cotton Esq., Executive Director of
the Rust College Community Development Corporation at 662-252-4590.
Edwards Awarded “Official of the
Year” Honor
Dr. Ishmell Edwards, Rust College Vice
President, will be honored by the Mississippi High School Activities Association as “Official of the Year” for the
Northwest Mississippi Basketball Officials Association, on February 26,
2011.
He will be presented with this
honor during the Mississippi High
School Basketball State Championships in Jackson, Mississippi.
Civil Rights Moves in the MS Legislature
Greater Payne M.B. Church, Memphis, TN
Rep. Kelvin O. Buck (D-MS), made a
number of announcements concerning
Black History and its future on Thursday, February 17, 2011.
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Dr. Ishmell Edwards,
Vice President
The Mississippi House of Representatives’ passed House Bill 1463, which
will allow a state-funded National
Civil Rights Museum to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi. This
Rep. Kelvin O. Buck
will be the first state(D-MS)
sponsored/supported Civil Rights Museum in Mississippi. Rust College president Dr. David L.
Beckley will sit on the advisory board, which will concentrate on the management and operations of the facility.
•
For the first time in Mississippi history, on February 17,
2011, the Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) held a statesponsored Black History program at the State Capitol in
Jackson, Mississippi. “This ‘New South’ we’ve been hearing about, there are signs it is alive and well,” said Rep.
Buck.
•
The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Freedom Riders
will be held May 22-26th, 2011 in Jackson, Mississippi.
“The Freedom Riders worked on behalf of African Americans to ensure equal rights.”
Anderson Chapel C.M.E. Church, Holly Springs, MS
Hopewell #1 M.B. Church, Holly Springs, MS
Asbury U.M. Church, Holly Springs, MS
Former Alumni Development Director Shirley Dillard (center) was
honored for her outstanding service.
Angel Williams was honored for her service to the
Pre-Alumni Council.