Sept 4, 2008 | Issue 4

Delaware State University is excited to present the “DSUpdate”‚ a special e-mail newsletter for DSU friends‚ alumni and the surrounding community. Please look for the next issue in early September‚ and feel free to share ideas for items you’d like to see in this publication. Enjoy!

Upcoming & Important Dates

• Homecoming 2008

• Farmers Market
May 17 – October 18‚ 2008Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Parents Day
Saturday, October 4, 20089 – 10 a.m. | Education & Humanites Theater

• Fall 2008 Open House
For Prospective Students
Saturday‚ October 25‚ 2008: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m


The “DSUpdate” is an e-publication produced by the DSU Office of Public Relations. Please feel free to submit comments, story ideas, and inquiries to Jackie Boynton at jboynton@desu.edu.

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Dr. Sessoms Accepts Presidents Post at the University of the District of Columbia
Dr. Allen L. Sessoms announced Aug. 13 that he is accepting the chief executive post of the University of the District of Columbia. In leaving Delaware State University after a little more than five years, Dr. Sessoms said serving as the institution’s president has been a fulfilling experience. “DSU has progressed tremendously and we can all be proud of the improvements academically, infrastructure-wise, in athletics and in the image of the University,” Dr. Sessoms said. “As a result, we have enjoyed a significant increase in the visibility of the institution over this period and its future looks great.” Dr. Sessoms’ final day as president of Delaware State University will be August 31. Dr. Claibourne Smith, Board Chairman, has been appointed to serve as Acting DSU President effective September 1. Since his arrival as the ninth DSU president on July 1, 2003, Dr. Sessoms has guided the University to higher levels of excellence through numerous accomplishments. Click here for the full article.

Campus Updates

Alumni Updates

Athletics Updates

Mass Comm Media Blog

Visit the new Media Blog created by
the DSU Mass Communications department, which includes recent posts
from the Beijing Olympics and other topics
of interest…

 

College of Business Building Renamed for Bank of America
DSU and Bank of America celebrated their partnership recently by officially renaming the College of Business edifice in honor of the company. President Sessoms was joined by David Turner, a Bank of America

2008 Homecoming
Fall is nearly here‚ and the annual Homecoming festivities are just around the corner. View the schedule of events and join us for a fun–filled weekend with your fellow DSU alums…


Volunteers Needed

In Fall 2008, the Office of Alumni Affairs will launch the Alumni Career Mentoring Network with a pilot group of alumni and students…
Click here for a sign up form

 

Click here for more DSU alumni news…

Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MEAC Squad
Six members of the Delaware State University Football Team earned 2008 Preseason All-MEAC Honors as announced…

DSU Sept. 4 Football Home Opener to be Televised on ESPN-U

The Hornets football team will open its season against Florida A&M University on August 4…

 

DSU Bowling Coach Wins U.S. Women’s Open Championship
In a historic win for African-American athletes, DSU Head Bowling Coach…

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