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Announcements,
Events & Reminders!
January 2013
2 nd Annual S.O.S. Food Drive a
Success!
Apply for an SROP:
Summer Research Opportunity
Program Applications are due on
February 10th! PLEASE APPLY
NOW:
www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/
Home.aspx
McNair in London:
Applications Due February 15th on
the study abroad website. $100 nonrefundable deposit required! We
need 10 people to go, so sign up
TODAY!
Fundraising:
More fundraising opportunities,
including Dine and Donates, are
coming soon. If you have any ideas
or successful fundraisers you’ve
done in the past, don’t hesitate to
bring them our way!
Cultural Event:
The Lion King! Saturday, Feb. 23rd.
Only 15 tickets available & students
will be riding a chartered bus
provided by Campus Life. MANY.
MANY THANKS TO GREGG
COSTANZO!!!
McNair Scholars Society:
Courtney Raymond, McNair Scholar, and Graduate Assistant, Kelli Dowd
The McNair Scholars Program teamed up with the EMU Public
Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA), the National
Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and the VISION Volunteer
Center to collect canned goods for S.O.S. Washtenaw, a local
nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw
County. We collected enough food to make a sizeable donation to
S.O.S. Thank you to everyone who assisted us with this
donation drive!
Meetings on Wednesdays from
3:30-4:30 p.m. Upcoming meetings
are on Jan. 30th, Feb. 13th & Feb.
27th
Scholar Accomplishments
Community Service:
Marcia Molett received a $500 scholarship for books from EMU
Black Alumni for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Once the weather gets a little
warmer we are thinking about a day
of service for all of McNair, such as
a Habitat for Humanity build or
working
in
Growing
Hope
community garden.
Mayra Rivas and Caprisha Curry both received Study Abroad
Scholarships from the Honors program.
Courtney Raymond is studying abroad in England this semester
at the University of Derby.
The 55 students papers in McNair Scholars Research Journal
have been downloaded a total 26,461 times!
McNair Scholars at the
MLK Celebration
- Igniting a Generation of Dreamers
The following students volunteered for the MLK
Celebration: Mimi Bass, Marcia Molett, Sade Wilson,
Cherese Colston, Carmen Grange, Charae LondonTerry, Keanu Palmer, & Kryn Ambs. These students
sold MLK t-shirts and served as ushers for the
luncheon. Scholars also moderated the academic
programs. Thank you for your time and for representing
McNair so well!
Many of our students had a chance to present at the
MLK Celebration, too! Carmen Grange, Kimaya
Hudgins, & Shanilinin Calderon presented their
recently published McNair research in the Academic
Program “Education as a Gateway to Civil Rights.”
The papers included Carmen Grange’s “How Language
Parameter Deficits Impact Social Interaction in
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and
Intervention Strategies,” Kimaya Hudgins’ “Creating a
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture for Special
Education Needs in Public Education,” and Shanilinin
Calderon’s “The Extent of Political Participation
Among Latino Non-Citizens and Citizens in the U.S.”
Excellent work, Scholars!
Above: Nate Winston, Cadet –Hosting a Panel during his program
Above Left to Right: Marcia Molett, Keanu Palmer, Mimi Bass,
Cherese Colston, Carmen Grange, Rae London-Terry, Sade Wilson
& Kryn Ambs
Nate Winston presented "Knowledge, Power, Respect:
Hip-Hop Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Along
with other members of the Society of African American
Studies, this program analyzed and addressed the many
generational issues through the lens of hip-hop.
Brandon Britt, along with Dr. Raul Leon, Darren
McCormick, and Trevis Harrold presented “Global
Research on the Black Male Educational Pipeline.”
This program presented data from a colloquium at
the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom,
which these students attended. The colloquium was
designed to examine the Black Male experiencesin
higher education.
Above: Marcia Molett, Intern & Program Specialist, Kimberly Freeman
Volunteers selling MLK Celebration T-Shirts
Congratulations to all the presenters!
You continue to make McNair proud!
Several McNair Scholars also served on the MLK
Planning Committee: Brittany Galloway, Nate
Winston, Brandon Britt, as well as our Program
Specialist Kimberly Freeman and our Director, Dr.
Heather Neff.
Above: Mimi Bass, Cadet & Cherese Colston, Scholar -Volunteers
Congratulations & Welcome to Our New Scholars!!!
Malaika (Mimi) Bass – “Mimi” is a junior studying Public Relations and Journalism. She is originally
from Pontiac, MI and is interested in earning a Ph.D. in Literature.
Brandon Britt – A Gates Millennium Scholar and Member of the EMU Honors College, Brandon is a
sophomore studying Elementary Education with a concentration in Math., Brandon plans to pursue a Ph.D. in
Educational Leadership and become a Principal or Superintendent.
Jamere Dixon – Jamere is a junior studying Political Science and Criminology. She is interested in criminal
justice and wants to open shelters to assist homeless families.
Chris Haskin – Chris is a Chemistry major and Biology minor from Dexter, MI. He is currently a junior at
EMU and is interested in becoming a professor at a research institution. Chris is also a Master Chef, with a
degree from the Culinary Arts Institute.
Taylor Kirchoff – A sophomore studying Forensic Anthropology, Taylor is interested in excavating grave
sites in order “to enrich the common heritage of mankind.”
Charae (Rae) London-Terry – Rae is originally from Harbor City, California. She is a junior studying
Psychology and Social Work. She is interested in earning her doctoral degree and working to improve the
foster care system.
Tanjare (Tan) McKay – Tan is originally from Chicago, Illinois and is studying Occupational Therapy
and Psychology. She is interested in doing her research in Psychology.
Marcia Molett – Marcia is a senior studying Speech Language Pathology. She is originally from Pontiac,
MI and wants to do research on speech and language disorders and the psychological and emotional effects on
the individual.
Keanu Palmer – Keanu is a junior studying Psychology. She plans to treat adolescents and adults suffering
from Schizophrenia after obtaining her Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Keanu is originally from Kentucky.
Tyreece Rembert –Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, Tyreece is studying Marketing with a minor in
Business Management. He hopes to someday work for a professional sports team.
Jazmin Rodgers – Jazmin, member of the EMU Honors College, is a junior studying Business Economics
and Psychology. Originally from Detroit, MI, Jazmin intends to obtain a Ph. D. in Educational Psychology,
Industrial Psychology or Business Administration.
Nathaneil (Nate) Winston – Nate is in African American Studies and Political Science. Originally from
Detroit, MI, Nate hopes to earn his Doctorate and teach at university level.
Congratulations Scholars!
We are looking forward to helping you achieve your dreams!