The Rise of the Talented Tenth
Fisk University Admitted Student Program
April 9-10, 2017
Sunday, April 9, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
OPTIONAL CHAPEL SERVICE
Fisk Memorial Chapel
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Jubilee Hall (Blue & Gold Room)
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WELCOME TO FISK UNIVERSITY – Mr. Frank L. Sims, Fisk University
President, Juliet Johnson, Dean of Admissions & Stephanie Corey, Midwest
Region Admissions Counselor
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
THE OCCASION: THE TALENTED TENTH – Dr. Reavis Mitchell, Dean of
School of Humanities & Behavioral and Social Sciences, Lamar Allen, Student
Government Association President
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
THE TALENTED TENTH THEORY: CLASSICAL EDUCATION – Meet faculty in
the Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium for an academic fair. (Students may float to
the various departments during the hour and thirty minute session to obtain all the
answers to their questions about academics.
Art
- Film Studies
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
Biology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Business Administration
- Accounting
- Financial Economics
- International Business
- Management
Chemistry
Computer Science
English
History
Mathematics
Music
- Music Business
- Vocal Performance
- Instrumental Performance
- Music Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FISK PARENT’S POINT OF VIEW – Parents will have the opportunity to talk
with parents of current Fisk students about the Fisk experience and answer
questions.
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DEPART FOR RESIDENTIAL DORMS AND HOST MATCHING
(Students Only)
Cravath Hall (1st Floor Rotunda)
Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Rise of the Talented Tenth
Fisk University Admitted Student Program
April 9-10, 2017
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
DINNER WITH HOST IN THE CAFÉ
Adam K. Spence Hall (Cafeteria)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MOVIE NIGHT “The Butler”
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
DEAN’S RECEPTION – Parents can mix and mingle with the Dean of
Admission, Juliet Johnson and engage in dialogue with Professor Bryan Kent
Wallace about the correlation between Art and Physics, while viewing the
collection of artwork in the Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery.
(PARENTS ONLY: Parents are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of
this event)
Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
FISK FUSION – Students will get a sneak preview into Student Life at Fisk with
performances by the Ladies of RAGE, Fisk Cheerleaders, Fisk Drumline and
activities with the Fisk Activities Board (F.A.B.), Greek Showcase, etc.
Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium
10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
BARBERSHOP TALK with Mr. Fisk and the Class Kings
(Young Men Only)
Lobby of New Livingstone Hall
10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
PILLOW TALK with Miss Fisk and the Class Queens
(Young Ladies Only)
Jubilee Hall (Gold Room)
11: 45 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
CURFEW CHECK
All Residential Living Learning Centers
Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Rise of the Talented Tenth
Fisk University Admitted Student Program
April 9-10, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
**Prospective Student Requested Attire: The Rise of the Talented Tenth T-shirt & Jeans/Khakis/Slacks**
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Parents Only)
Jubilee Hall (Gold Room)
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
BREAKFAST (Students Only)
Adam K. Spence Hall (Cafeteria)
8:00 a.m.
DORM CHECK OUT – All students must check out of their respective dorm and
report to Jubilee Hall with their luggage and check it into the luggage holding
room.
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
ENHANCING YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE – Meet with members of the
academic advising, student retention and the disability services office to
understand what success methods Fisk has put in place to retain students
throughout the four years at Fisk.
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
9:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
STUDENTS ATTEND A CLASS – Students will have an opportunity to sit in a
class taught by Fisk professors and interact with current Fisk students.
(Students Only)
Park Johnson Hall and Talley Brady Hall
9:20 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
MONEY MATTERS - Engage in dialogue with Bianca Matlock, Financial Aid
Director, Hilda Enriquez, Student Accounts Manager and VP Willie Hughey,
Chief Financial Officer regarding institutional scholarships, the Financial Aid
process, managing Student Accounts and Billing, and payment plan options.
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
BREAK
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LUNCH
Adam K. Spence Hall (Cafeteria)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PREPARING FOR THE OUTCOMES CAREER DEVELOPMENT, GRADUATE
& PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS - Faculty and staff members will share
and lead discussions on how they prepare Fisk students for the workforce,
graduate, pre-professional and cooperative programs.
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
FAMILIES ASK ABOUT FISK – Hear from our various departments on campus
regarding athletics, residence life, student engagement, campus safety and
anything you would like to know about the Fisk experience.
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Rise of the Talented Tenth
Fisk University Admitted Student Program
April 9-10, 2017
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WRAP UP & EVALUATION
Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
OPTIONAL TOUR OF CAMPUS – If you have not had the opportunity to explore
the campus and wish to learn about the history of Fisk University through an indepth tour of our intimate campus, led by our Fisk Student Ambassadors, this is your
opportunity.
(Tour groups will depart from Jubilee Hall)
We hope you enjoyed your Fisk experience during The Rise of the Talented Tenth.
It is our intent that you will become a Fisk Bulldog Class of 2021!
Sunday, April 9, 2017