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ACCLAIMED ARTIST FAITH RINGGOLD’S POLITICALLY CHARGED 1960s PAINTINGS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART
ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) Spelman College Museum of Fine Art showcases an expansive volume of work by artist and political activist Faith Ringgold with the exhibition “American People, Black Light: Faith Ringgold’s Paintings of the 1960s,” on view Feb. 2 through May 18, 2012.
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RECYCLEMANIA COMES TO THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER
ATLANTA (January 25, 2012) Got stuff? On Saturday, Feb. 4, Spelman College along with other Atlanta University Center Consortium institutions will happily collect it from you as they kickoff the 2012 RecycleMania tournament. The institutions will be collecting paper products, plastics, cans, cardboard, glass, cell phones and computer monitors at Spelman in the Milligan Parking Lot (Corner of Westview and Lee Street) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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ATLANTA SYMPHONY CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY OF
‘A KING CELEBRATION’ CONCERT WITH CELLIST YO-YO MA
ATLANTA (December 19, 2011) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual “A King Celebration” concert, a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall. The tribute concert continues the Atlanta Symphony partnership with the King Center, Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.
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CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE AND SPELMAN COLLEGE ADVOCATEPROTECTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND PREDOMINANTLY BLACK INSTITUTIONS
ATLANTA (November 18, 2011) Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College are part of a coalition of more than 100 colleges and universities that have partnered with the National Association for Equal Opportunity In Higher Education (NAFEO), the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to persuade Congress and its deficit-reducing “Super Committee” not to cut $85 million or more in federal funding for the colleges and their students.
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CUMMINS INC. CEO TALKS INNOVATION AND GLOBALIZATION AT SPELMAN”
ATLANTA (November 1, 2011) On Thursday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m., watch live at www.spelman.edu as Tim Solso, chairman and CEO, Cummins, Inc. joins Spelman College President Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D., to discuss “Globalization and the New Economy: A CEO’s Perspective.”
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FORMER MUSIC EXEC, CEO & FOUNDER OF TRANSLATION, AND AUTHOR STEVE STOUTE TALKS “MARKETING: THE NEW REALITY”
ATLANTA (October 21, 2011) Steve Stoute, CEO & Founder of lead brand marketing firm Translation discusses his new book
The Tanning of America: How Hip Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy on October 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Cosby Auditorium. Twitter discussion at #Spelmaninnovation and book signing immediately following the event in the Cosby Lobby..
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TOP EXECUTIVES DISCUSS WOMEN IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
ATLANTA (Oct. 18, 2011) On Thursday, Oct. 20, Spelman College President Beverly Daniel Tatum will sit down with some of today’s most influential women in sports for a candid conversation on “Sports Management: New Frontier?” The conversation will be streamed live via WXIA, 11Alive at www.spelman.edu
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SPELMAN COLLEGE AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS SCREEN PBS SERIES “WOMEN, WAR & PEACE”
ATLANTA (Oct. 17, 2011) Spelman College Women’s Research and Resource Center in partnership with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights will screen highlights from the PBS series “Women, War & Peace” on Oct. 19 at the Cosby Academic Center.
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GM FOUNDATION AWARDS $75,000 TO ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER TO SUPPORT STEM EFFORTS
ATLANTA (Sept. 29, 2011) Spelman receives portion of $75,000 award from The GM Foundation to increase the pipeline of minorities working in STEM fields.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE NAMES DIMEJI TOGUNDE DEAN FOR NEW GORDON-ZETO CENTER FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION
ATLANTA (Sept. 26, 2011) Dimeji Togunde, Ph.D., will lead the new Gordon-Zeto Center for Global Education, which will serve as the hub for Spelman’s international programs aligned with curriculum development, international student recruitment, and study-travel abroad.
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SISTERS CHAPEL CELEBRATES AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
ATLANTA (Sept. 19, 2011) Bernice Johnson Reagon, Ph.D., C'70, cultural historian and singer/composer/producer, is the featured speaker at Sisters Chapel's fall worship speaker series on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF 15 X 15 ACQUISITIONS INITIATIVE
ATLANTA (Aug. 24, 2011) The “15 x 15: The 15th Anniversary Acquisitions Exhibition,” presents 15 soon to be acquired works alongside works by celebrated artists including Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, and Hale Woodruff. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 3, 2011.
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DR. CARMEN SIDBURY NAMED ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH AT SPELMAN COLLEGE
ATLANTA (Aug. 11, 2011) Carmen Sidbury, Ph.D., has been named associate provost for Research and Resources at Spelman College, effective August 22, 2011.
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SPELMAN IS NO. 1 CONTRIBUTING SMALL COLLEGE TO TEACH FOR AMERICA 2011 TEACHING CORPS
NEW YORK CITY (Aug. 2, 2011) Among small schools,Spelman College ranks highest, with 36 graduates joining the corps.
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SPELMAN JOINS $18.5 MILLION EFFORT TO CREATE MIND-MACHINE INTERFACE
ATLANTA (July 15, 2011) Spelman College will participate in a new multi-institution research center established to work on robotic devices that interact with, assist and understand the nervous system. The center is funded by an $18.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
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AUC HOSTS FIRST NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S LIFE BALANCE & WELLNESS CONFERENCE
ATLANTA (July 8, 2011) Statistically, Black women are more likely to face serious and chronic health challenges due to stress, family and job pressures, lack of self-care, and delayed preventative strategies. This conference will provide key strategies for Black women to develop to live healthier, happier lives.
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U.S. EPA - SPELMAN COLLEGE HOST SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
ATLANTA (May 17, 2011) The U. S. EPA and Spelman College will co-host the 2nd Annual Southeastern Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Practices at Colleges and Universities on June 6-7, 2011.
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HISTORIC SUMMIT EXPLORES DIFFERENCE, INCLUSIVITY, GENDER AND SEXUAL POLITICS AT HBCUS
ATLANTA (April 21, 2011) The Spelman College Women's Research and Resource Center and nine partner HBCUs will convene for the groundbreaking summit, “Facilitating Campus Climates of Pluralism, Inclusivity, and Progressive Change at HBCUs,” from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, April 29.
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CURATORS TO DISCUSS 'THE GLOBAL AFRICA PROJECT' AT SPELMAN COLLEGE
ATLANTA (April 13, 2011) Lowery Stokes Sims, Ph.D., and Leslie King-Hammond, Ph.D., co-curators of the exhibition "The Global Africa Project," on view at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, will participate in "Exploring Global Africa" on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.
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THE 2011 SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE TELLS WOMEN WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO PUT ‘SELF’ FIRST
ATLANTA, (April 12, 2011) Women will learn the edict: “put self first” to attain greater health, career success and overall well-being at the Seventh Annual Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference, May 11–12.
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FOUNDATION LEADERS GATHER TO DISCUSS HOW WOMEN ARE SHAPING PHILANTHROPY
ATLANTA (April 8, 2011) On April 21, 2011, at 4 p.m., foundation leaders will gather at Spelman College to discuss how women are leveraging their economic power to redefine philanthropy in the 21st century.
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SHERYL GRIPPER TO RECEIVE DMIS FIRST MOVING IMAGE AWARD
ATLANTA (April 7, 2011) Gripper, founding director of the Black Women Film Network and executive director of the BronzeLens Film Festival, will be recognized by the Spelman College Digital Moving Image Salon during the Reel Women Film Showcase at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 14, at Midtown Art Cinema.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE CELEBRATES 130 YEARS OF EDUCATING WOMEN FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
ATLANTA (April 5, 2011) On April 7, Spelman College will observe 130 years of educating women for leadership and service during its 2011 Founders Day celebration.
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THE SPELMAN COLLEGE DIGITAL MOVING IMAGE SALON REEL WOMEN FILM SHOWCASE CELEBRATES DIGITAL INNOVATION IN FILMMAKING AND MASS COMMUNICATION
ATLANTA (April 1, 2011) The 7th annual film showcase features a social media panel Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Twelve Hotel Centennial Park and a Spelman student film showcase Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Midtown Arts Cinema.
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FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS TO THE SPELMAN COLLEGE CLASS OF 2011
ATLANTA (March 25, 2011) On Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Georgia International Convention Center, Mrs. Obama will inspire more than 500 graduates to also leave their mark on the world when she delivers the commencement address to the Spelman College class of 2011.
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11TH ANNUAL TONI CADE BAMBARA ACTIVISM CONFERENCE AT SPELMAN COLLEGE MARCH 25-26
ATLANTA (March 21, 2011) The Women's Research and Resource Center symposium honors legacy of noted feminist and explores dimensions of Black/African women's lives, scholarship and social change activism.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE AND NOVO NORDISK HOST DIABETES TOWN HALL MEETING
ATLANTA (March 11, 2011) Spelman and Novo Nordisk partner to address Diabetes and its impact on African-Americans, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 4 p.m. in the Cosby Auditorium.
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SPELMAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CHALLENGES WOMEN TO RESET AND SUSTAIN
ATLANTA (March 1, 2011) Today women are busier than ever at work, at home and in their communities. It’s time to reset! Learn personal and professional sustainability strategies by joining CNN anchor and author, Soledad O'Brien at this year’s Leadership and Women of Color Conference, May 11 - 12, 2011.
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U.S. RYDER CUP TEAM PRESENTS CHECK TO SPELMAN FOR GOLF PROGRAM
ATLANTA (February 10, 2011) On February 19, at 2:30 p.m., the Georgia PGA Section will make a $25,000 donation to Spelman College on behalf of Corey Pavin to support the Play Golf America University program.
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SPELMAN LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES
ATLANTA (January 26, 2011) To assist with the revitalization and transformation of the community right outside Spelman’s gates, the College is launching “Project Impact,” a new community service initiative that will engage students in projects within a 1.7 mile radius of the campus. An information session will take place Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011at 8:30 a.m. Register at http://conta.cc/spelmanPI.
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‘CONSTANT TRIUMPH’ AND OTHER WORKS BY THE KENYAN-GERMAN ARTISTS COLLABORATIVE INGRIDMWANGIROBERTHUTTER AT SPELMAN COLLEGE BEGINNING FEB. 4
ATLANTA (January 24, 2011) Ingrid Mwangi, born in Nairobi of Kenyan and German parentage, and Robert Hutter, a German native, explore the notion of race, gender, and cultural heritage through photography, performance, video, and installation. Their exhibit, “IngridMwangiRobertHutter: Constant Triumph” will be on view at Spelman beginning Friday, February 4.
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AWARD-WINNING ORGANISTS PERFORM AT ANNUAL RECITAL SERIES
ATLANTA (January 21, 2011) Enjoy the award-winning talents of some of today's most celebrated organists during the 2011 Harreld-James Organ Recital Series presented by the Spelman College department of music. The annual event kicks-off Jan. 30, 2011 and continues through March 27, 2011. All performances begin at 4 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL INITIATIVE, “PREPARING CRITICAL FACULTY FOR THE FUTURE”
ATLANTA (December 21, 2010) Spelman College is chosen in a competitive process to join with 12 other HBCUs in NSF-Supported Initiative that will provide professional and leadership development to women of color faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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PRESIDENT TATUM DISCUSSES 'FINISHING THE DREAM'
ATLANTA (December 7, 2010) A generation of students has grown up studying Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I have a Dream” speech, but what does it really mean to them in today’s complicated and diverse world? Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum joins other distinguished leaders for an hour-long television special to explore this issue.
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DECK THE HALLS AT THE 84th ANNUALSPELMAN-MOREHOUSE CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
ATLANTA (November 15, 2010) It’s a holiday tradition you don’t want to miss! The annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol concert will, again, kick-off the Christmas season for metro-Atlanta residents. Mark your calendars and join the Spelman College and Morehouse College Glee Clubs for some Christmas cheer. Each show is free and open to the public!
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SPELMAN COLLEGE IS A TOP PRODUCER OF U.S. FULBRIGHT STUDENTS
ATLANTA (November 12, 2010) Six Spelman College women accepted Fulbright fellowships for 2010-2011, with Spelman tied for ninth as a top-producing bachelor’s degree institution for Fulbright students.
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SPELMAN AWARDED GREEN PLANNING GRANT BY UNCF INSTITUTE TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY
ATLANTA (November 10, 2010) Spelman College is one of 23 minority-serving institutions to receive a green planning grant from UNCF to improve institutional sustainability.
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NOBEL LAUREATE ROBERT CURL PRESENTS LECTURE ON ‘A BRIEF HISTORY OF CARBON’
ATLANTA (November 5, 2010) Robert Curl, Ph.D., awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996, will discuss the timeline of the human experience with elemental carbon during the lecture “A Brief History of Carbon,” Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at 4 p.m.
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VANGUARD AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO 18 WOMEN AND MINORITY STUDENTS
ATLANTA (October 29, 2010) One of the nation’s largest investment management companies, awards scholarships totaling nearly $91,000 to deserving students.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART PRESENTS ‘JUST JACKIE: A CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST JACQUELINE TARRY’
ATLANTA (October 27, 2010) Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, will go one-on-one with artist Jacqueline Tarry Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE, THE PRO-MOZART SOCIETY OF ATLANTA AND ATLANTA MUSIC CLUB CO-HOST CONCERT
ATLANTA (October 26, 2010) A diverse repertoire of classical music and spirituals will take center stage on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Spelman’s Sisters Chapel. The concert will feature soprano Laura English-Robinson, M.M., an instructor in the department of music at Spelman College.
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NOTED ECONOMIST LECTURES ON EVOLUTION OF HUMAN MORALITY
ATLANTA (October 25, 2010) Ever wonder why people are willing to help others even when there is no personal gain involved? Noted economist Herbert Gintis, Ph.D., addresses this question during his lecture “Evolution and Morality.”, Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
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READING BY CAVE CANEM POETS NATASHA TRETHEWEY AND KYLE DARGAN
ATLANTA (October 24, 2010) Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and editor of Post No Ills Magazine head up Spelman College's Creative Writing Series.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WIN 2010 AT&T BIG MOBILE ON CAMPUS CHALLENGE(SM)
DALLAS (October 12, 2010) Jonecia Keels, C'2011, and Jazmine Miller, C'2011, have won the 2010 AT&T Big Mobile on Campus Challenge(SM) with their next generation e-learning mobile application, HBCU Buddy.
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FORMER ATLANTA MAYOR SHIRLEY FRANKLIN, WOMEN’S RIGHTS ICONS GATHER AT SPELMAN
ATLANTA (October 8, 2010) Shirley Franklin, 2010 William and Camille Cosby Endowed Professor, joins Jo Carol LaFleur Nesset-Sale, Marva J. Brooks, and Gale S. Messerman for a panel discussion on legal battles fought and won to protect women’s rights. Free and open to the public, the event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in Cosby Auditorium.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART HOSTS Q&A, GALLERY WALK AND ARTISTS TALK FOR “EVENLY YOKED” EXHIBIT
ATLANTA (October 4, 2010) A Q&A, Gallery Walk and Artists Talk with artists Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry will discuss the creative process behind the exhibit “Evenly Yoked: Bradley McCallum & Jacqueline Tarry.”
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TRAILBLAZING WOMEN HONORED AT INAUGURAL BLUE SCHOLARSHIP GALA ON BEHALF OF SPELMAN COLLEGE
NEW YORK (Sept. 3, 2010) Star-studded spectacular pays tribute to leaders in music, business, law and education.
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AUC ROBERT W. WOODRUFF LIBRARY HOSTS 'FATHER OF MICRO-CREDIT' AND NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE MUHAMMAD YUNUS
ATLANTA (August 24, 2010) Yunus will be in town Friday, Aug. 27, for a lecture and book signing in honor of the completion of the first phase of renovation of the Atlanta University Center’s Robert W. Woodruff Library. “An Afternoon with Dr. Muhammad Yunus,” scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library’s exhibition hall, will be a follow up to a 2:30 p.m. ribbon cutting and celebration set for Thursday, Aug. 26.
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DEEPENING ITS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT, SPELMAN COLLEGE BECOMES NEW AASHE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER
ATLANTA (Aug. 10, 2010) Through membership, Spelman receives support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution and in the community.
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MARK THE DATE FOR ARTISTS MCCALLUM AND TARRY'S RETURN TO ATLANTA FOR EXHIBITION AT SPELMAN COLLEGE
ATLANTA (Aug. 6, 2010) 'Evenly Yoked' intimately explores centuries-old race relations and stereotypes.
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FISKE NAMES SPELMAN COLLEGE A 2011 ‘BEST BUY’ SCHOOL
ATLANTA (July 16,2010) Spelman College is one of 24 private institutions rated as a “Best Buy” in the 2011 edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges.
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GEICO HONORS SPELMAN COLLEGE STUDENT WITH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ATLANTA (June 18, 2010) Chelsea Williams, C'2012, is one of 13 college students from Virginia and North Carolina to be named a GEICO Achievement Award recipient, earning $1,000 for next year’s educational pursuits.
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VISIONARY AND SPIRITUAL LEADER THE REVEREND MICHAEL BECKWITH SPEAKS AT SPELMAN COLLEGE BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
ATLANTA (MAY 11, 2010) Founder of Agape International Spiritual Center leads Spelman graduates down visionary path.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE 2010 VALEDICTORIAN TO SPEND YEAR AS FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR IN INDIA
ATLANTA (May 5, 2010) Spelman Valedictorian plans to change the world and make a difference.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE TRUSTEE KIMBERLY B. DAVIS TO BE HONORED AT NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 2010 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
New York (April 29, 2010) Kimberly B. Davis, president of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, will be honored at the New-York Historical Society’s 2010 Strawberry Festival on May 6. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D., president, Spelman College, will deliver the keynote address.
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RENOWNED AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST ARIANNA HUFFINGTON TO KEYNOTE AT 2010 SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE
ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) Key influencers gather to discuss the critical role of civility in building strong communities.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE TO RECEIVE $1 MILLION FROM EXXONMOBIL TO BOOST NUMBER OF FEMALE ENGINEERS
ATLANTA (April 16, 2010) ExxonMobil Foundation announced today a $1 million grant to Spelman College to provide scholarships to help facilitate the recruitment, retention and graduation of black females pursuing degrees in chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE NAMES DARNITA KILLIAN VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
ATLANTA (April 15, 2010) Effective April 7, Darnita Killian, Ed.D., becomes the new vice president of student affairs at Spelman College.
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AMBASSADOR SUSAN E. RICE TO ADDRESS SPELMAN COLLEGE CLASS OF 2010
ATLANTA (April 13, 2010) Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman to receive honorary degree Dr. Michael Beckwith of Agape International Spiritual Center to serve as Baccalaureate Speaker
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STUDENTS FROM SPELMAN COLLEGE TO JOIN OTHER HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ACADEMIC BATTLE AT HONDA ALL-STAR CHALLENGE
ATLANTA (April 6, 2010) Glory and Grant Money Is On the Line as the Jaguars Prepare to Compete at Nation’s Largest Annual Academic Competition Amongst HBCUs
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THE SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE LEADS THE CHARGE FOR CIVILITY
ATLANTA (March 31, 2010) LEADS at Spelman College will host its annual Leadership and Women of Color Conference to create a blueprint for improving civility in America, May 12 and 13 in Atlanta.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE WELCOMES INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR
FOR REEL WOMEN STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE
ATLANTA (March 30, 2010) In 1989, there were few female filmmakers in Hollywood. One on those pioneers was Euzhan Palcy, who became the only female filmmaker to direct the legendary Marlon Brando. The first black female director produced by a major Hollywood studio, Palcy will lead a stimulating conversation at the 6th Annual Reel Women Film Showcase, April 6-7, on the campus of Spelman College.
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SPELMAN TO BUILD BRIDGES WITH INDIAN INSTITUTIONS
ATLANTA (March 25, 2010) Spelman College is one of ten colleges and universities selected by the Institute of International Education to participate in the pilot group for the International Academic Partnerships Program.
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ATLANTA UNIVERISTY CENTERWIDE SPRING REVIVAL BRINGS VIBRANT SPRITUAL OCCASION TO THE COMMUNITY
ATLANTA (March 22, 2010) March 24th at 7 p.m. on the campus of Spelman College: Revitalized, The Atlanta University Centerwide Spring Revival, a spiritual gathering of AUC schools featuring three evenings of worship, preaching, the arts, music and inspiration.
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TONI CADE-BAMBARA CONFERENCE MAKES 'REVOLUTION IRRESISTIBLE'
ATLANTA (March 18, 2010) Award-winning author Pearl Cleage, C'70, will be one of many speakers at the 10th Annual Toni Cade Scholar-Activism Conference hosted by the Women's Research and Resource Center on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27.
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INTERLINK ALLIANCE TO HOLD INAUGURAL CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA
ATLANTA (March 11, 2010) Nine partnership institutions convene to provide a forum for sharing effective instructional strategies and technologies to meet the learning needs of the millennial generation.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ATLANTA STUDENT MOVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS HISTORIC VALUE OF 'AN APPEAL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS'
ATLANTA (March 10, 2010) Beginning Monday, March 15, the Atlanta University Center will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement on the steps of Trevor Arnett Hall on the campus of Clark Atlanta University -- the original location of the students' first public announcement, presented as "An Appeal for Human Rights," that forced the city of Atlanta to take stock of its less than civil practices.
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PROMINENT SCHOLARS CONVENE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EDUCATOR AND POLITICAL ACTIVIST WALTER RODNEY
ATLANTA (March 09, 2010) The 7th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 1:30 -8:00 p.m. at the Spelman College. The symposium “30 Years: Reflections on the Life and Works of Walter Rodney” will feature two outstanding speakers, academic and student panel discussions, and cultural performances. The event is free and open to the public.
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ATLANTA HAWKS HONOR SPELBOTS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ATLANTA (Feb. 4, 2010) During its Feb. 10 home game, the Atlanta Hawks will honor the Spelman College Spelbots for their civic contributions, accomplishments and leadership.
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THE NATIONAL VISIONARY LEADERSHIP PROJECT PRESENTS 'VISION TO VISIONARIES: WOMEN EMPOWERED'
ATLANTA (Jan. 22, 2010) Camile O. Cosby, Ed.D., to host African-American legends Ruby Dee, Sonia Sanchez, Jasmine Guy and Jackie Joyner-Kersee for an intergenerational conversation on women's empowerment
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SPELMAN COLLEGE AND U.S. DOT PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
ATLANTA (JAN. 15, 2010) Spelman College in partnership with the U.S. DOT will provide training to help entrepreneurs compete for U.S. DOT-funded projects.
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ROBIN HOLDER’S MID-CAREER RETROSPECTIVEON VIEW AT THE SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) Through visual story-telling, Holder, a printmaker, artist and educator, presents her fusion of autobiographical, historic and global issues in the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art spring exhibition.
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