SSU Announces 2016 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals

By | October 26, 2016

Savannah State Univ ersity (SSU) alumni Clemontine Washington, Ed.D., and Cyrus Jackson will serve as the homecoming parade grand marshals on October 29. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. and follow a route in downtown Savannah. Washington was a star athlete and earned her bachelor’s degree in health, physical education and recreation in 1966. She retired in 2003 after … Continue reading “SSU Announces 2016 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals”

Jahylin McKee Is Miss SSU 2016-17 First Ever Mr. SSU, Rakeeb Akanda

By | October 26, 2016

Jahylin McKee will be crowned Miss Savannah State University for 2016-17 during Homecoming week festivities on Thursday, October 27, at 7 p.m. in Tiger Arena. McKee is a senior mass communications major, with a concentration in public relations, from Lawrenceville, Georgia. She is a student orientation leader, a Tiger ambassador and a peer tutor. Miss SSU will be attended by … Continue reading “Jahylin McKee Is Miss SSU 2016-17 First Ever Mr. SSU, Rakeeb Akanda”

Savannah State University Celebrate Founders Day

By | October 26, 2016

Savannah State University Founders Day will be held on Thursday, November 10, 10 a.m., in Tiger Arena. It is an annual observance of SSU’s establishment and history. SSU will also present Cyrus G. Wiley Distinguished Alumni Award and the Richard R. Wright Award of Excellence. The event is free and open to the public. Savannah State University (SSU) has chosen … Continue reading “Savannah State University Celebrate Founders Day”

SSU’s Confucius Institute Celebrates A Second Anniversary

By | October 26, 2016

The Confucius Institute (CI) at Savannah State University (SSU) is celebrating its second anniversary with several free, public events during November. The Confucius Institute will host Paul H. Swenson, president and owner of China Hand Consulting Company, Inc., as the keynote speaker of the annual CI lecture and dinner on Thursday, November 10, 6 p.m. in the King-Frazier student center … Continue reading “SSU’s Confucius Institute Celebrates A Second Anniversary”

Derek White Nominated To Lead USTA Southern

By | October 26, 2016

United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern announced recently that Derek White, of Savannah, Ga., was nominated to serve as USTA Southern Board of Directors President & CEO for the 2017- 2018 term. When elected, White would be the first African-American in the top leadership position of USTA Southern. His first year on USTA Southern Board of Directors was in 2007 … Continue reading “Derek White Nominated To Lead USTA Southern”

The Lady Chablis Memorial Service

By | October 26, 2016

The Memorial Service for The Lady Chablis will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, 4-6 p.m., at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah, Ga. A reception will follow at Club One, beginning at 6 p.m. The Lucas will be screening Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil at 8 p.m. The Club One Cabaret will have … Continue reading “The Lady Chablis Memorial Service”

Boys and Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Membership Drive Kickoff

By | October 26, 2016

The 100th Anniversary celebration of Boys and Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 4pm at the Beach Institute located 502 E. Harris Street. This event also kicks off the 2017 Membership Drive. Your membership helps us to provide.the place that enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to … Continue reading “Boys and Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Membership Drive Kickoff”

Create the 2017 MLK Observance Day Celebration THEME!

By | October 26, 2016

Be A Part Of Tradition Create the 2017 MLK Observance Day Celebration THEME! Put on your thinking cap and be a part of the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association celebration. Entries for the 2017 theme contest will be accepted until October 31, 2016. The MLK education committee is anxiously awaiting the input from students’ grades 4th … Continue reading “Create the 2017 MLK Observance Day Celebration THEME!”

Faith Communities And Government Unite To Dismantle Xenophobia

By | October 26, 2016

Masjid Jihad Inc located in Savannah GA under the leadership of Imam Ibrahim Abdul-Malik conducted a 2 day seminar entitled: Faith Communities and Government Unite to Dismantle Xenophobia. The event opened on Saturday October 22, 2016 at Savannah State University Student Union. Attorney and community treasure Lester B. Johnson III, was the very gracious, funny and efficient moderator for both … Continue reading “Faith Communities And Government Unite To Dismantle Xenophobia”

“Art by Everyday Heroes” Veterans’ Day Pop-Up Exhibit

By | October 26, 2016

There will be a one day pop-up art exhibit at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2016. “Art by Everyday Heroes” features the work of 14 local veterans who attend a painting class at the Savannah VA Outpatient Clinic. Meet the artists at their reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that evening. The … Continue reading ““Art by Everyday Heroes” Veterans’ Day Pop-Up Exhibit”