PICNIC x FOOTBALL x FRATERNITY SIGMA LAMBDA BETA

March 9th, 2010 | By All Day

This weekend was an awesome experience, it was Sigma Lambda Beta’s annual picnic/football game with our brothers from Kappa Alpha Chapter (University of Arizona, in Tucson Arizona) Vs. Chi Beta Chapter (Arizona State University, in Tempe Arizona). We began our day by hosting a cook out at Papago Park, next to the Phoenix Zoo. We had delicious Hamburgers and Hot Dogs along with all sorts of chips and salads. Further down the day, we moved to another location where we played football. Of course, I was feeling a bit tired, so I took a nap while in the second quarter of the game. Unfortunately, our chapter lost on overtime, but overall, I had a great time…. p/s can you spot me out in our group photo?

DORAN FUNDRAISER x 50 50 RAFFLE TICKETS

March 8th, 2010 | By All Day

As most of you all are aware, my cohort and I are fundraising for our trip to Washington DC for March 2011, our senior year. We recently conducted a 50/50 raffle which was held all throughout the month of February until this past Friday, March 5th. We sold 1,200 tickets at a dollar each with the intentions of keeping have of the money raised and raffling three winners with the other half, 1st place winning $300 dollars, 2nd place winning $200, and 3rd place winning $100. Congratulations to all three winners and everyone else who supported this fundraiser!

Amount Fundraised thus far: ~$1,000
Amount Need as a cohort: ~$11,000

CURRENT GRADES x ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

March 8th, 2010 | By All Day

At the moment, I am doing extremely well in my academics. Furthermore, this weeks accounts most of my midterms. I hope I am able to score high and retain my same grades…

COM 494 Society and the Individual – A; 94%

CRJ 100 The Justice System – A 94%

DORAN EVENT x SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

March 1st, 2010 | By All Day

This past weekend on Saturday, my scholarship donor, Mr. and Mrs. Doran, took our entire cohort on a special event “Dress for Success” at Saks Fifth Avenue located at the Biltmore Mall in Phoenix. It was here where we had the privileged to get a tour of the store before it opens and get a behind the scene look of how it is run. We where also given tips and lectures of how to dress for success in the business world. Great advise was learned from this event, it was definitely a great event to attend. Thank you Saks. After the event, our cohort was invited for a luncheon over at California Pizza, courtesy of the Dorans. Shout out to the Dorans who make all of this possible, thank you.

CULTURAL IDENTITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY x ASU PRESENTATION

February 24th, 2010 | By All Day

Last night I attended a presentation featuring Dr. Na’im Akbar, a former President of the Association of Black Psychologists and Author of “Visions for Black Men”. He preached about “Cultural Identity in the 21st Century”. I thought Dr. Akbar made some great remarks about social and racial identity in his presentation and also did a great job in differentiating both of these terms. Truthfully, I was expecting his presentation of cultural identity to hold a specific focus on the 21st century, just as his title of presentation showed; however, his presentation was more of a compare and contrast regarding identity prior to the 21st century and correlating examples from the past to the present day. Overall, it was a great informative presentation. Interestingly enough, a couple faces I know where there showing support to Dr. Akbar’s presentation.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY x SUMMER BRIDGE

February 21st, 2010 | By All Day

Summer Bridge… Let me just tell you, this is an excellent program that I, without a doubt, recommend to anyone who meets the qualifications. Raidz and I attended Summer Bridge in 2007 right after completing high school at Maryvale. From my personal experience, Summer Bridge really sets up that kick and understanding of what the college life is really like. I can definitely say I had an awesome experience.. If you are eligible to attend this program, I recommend you do so. The cost is minimum and the gain is huge.

Summer Bridge assists first-semester freshmen in making a successful transition from high school to college. Through Summer Bridge, students become acclimated to campus life at ASU, gain access to student support programs and services, and learn effective academic skills.

Summer Bridge students can earn up to 7 academic credits during a five-week summer session, where smaller class sizes, tutoring, and structured study sessions help contribute to their success. Living on campus, students build a sense of community and develop a network of peers. Students also benefit from their interactions with faculty, tutors, peer mentors, residential staff, and program staff.

Summer Bridge 2010 will take place July 5-August 6, 2010. Eligible students planning to attend any ASU campus may apply. Please review eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

For more information, please visit https://studentsuccess.asu.edu/home/bridge

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TODAY IS CLASS

February 11th, 2010 | By All Day

Happy Birthday X All day

February 8th, 2010 | By Raidz

Well look at that, we are all growing up! Our very own All Day – A.D. is celebrating his 21st birthday, today!

Make sure you stop by his MySpace (giant blue picture on the page), and wish him a merry birthday! Or even comment here.

THEY ARE FINALLY BACK

January 30th, 2010 | By All Day

Excited to state, my family is back in town once again! For those who do not know, my family moved to Mexico about seven months ago because they were in a struggle financially. However, now after such a long time, they are finally back and are speaking of staying here in Arizona once again. Wow, I am super excited! I had missed them soooooooo much! Here are a couple of photos I took Friday with one of my brothers, John. I did not go out, rather I decided to stay home and spend time with them. P/S That is my pet Snuggles in the other photo (cannot have real animals in the apartments I live in).

WAYLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

January 28th, 2010 | By All Day

What fantastic news I received in the mail today! Last academic semester I was hunting the Internet for possible scholarships and/or grants to assist in funding my higher education at Arizona State University. After a couple of months and having applied for numerous scholarships, I finally received a letter in the mail from the Wayland Educational Foundation Scholarship! Great news! I am the recipient of their scholarship!

SIGMA LAMBDA BETA x 1ST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER

January 25th, 2010 | By All Day

As most of you all are aware, I have recently became a member of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated, Chi Beta Chapter, which is a social fraternity based in Arizona State University. Moreover, today was our first semester meeting were we gathered together to discuss our future planning toward our academic semester. After being involved with one of these meetings for the first time, I can gladly say I was proud of being a part of it and having a say in the table’s discussion. Their meetings are held in a very business like orientation and get straight toward their purpose intended. However, I was told today’s meeting was held out longer than usual; and that is because it was the first meeting of the semester. Few, gracious toward that! The meeting initiated at 8pm and ended around 11:30pm! Now, finally at home and feeling anxious to go to bed; have class in the morning. Goodnight all!

NLM 310- VOLUNTEER MANAGMENT

January 25th, 2010 | By All Day

My day in college…

BACK IN WORK

January 25th, 2010 | By All Day

Recorded the hook and first verse of an upcoming song…