Texas Southern University | Student Government Association

04/17/2012

The Student Government Association will be giving out one thousand dollar scholarships to ten deserving students at our Annual closing Scholarship Gala. The Gala will be held in the Tiger Room on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 7pm.

All candidates must be present when the scholarship recipients are announced. It is our hope to continue the tradition of supporting and encouraging our student constituency in their quest to be exemplary Tigers. The essay is not to exceed two pages. The prompt is below:

"Discuss your current contributions to Texas Southern Universities academic, social and cultural development. Please include any organization affiliations, community service projects, volunteer experiences and independent research that you feel has shaped the overall identity of the university."

You are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the TSU faculty, staff or administration.

Application Deadline EXTENSION:

All Applications are due promptly on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Applications must be submitted to Room 210

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to President Dennis.

713-313-7182
[email protected]

04/09/2012

Analysis of the Trayvon Martin Case-Panel Discussion

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
University Library, Exhibit Room, 1st Floor
Refreshments Available

Moderator: Dr. Obidike Kamau, Director, TSU Learning Resources Center
Robert James Terry Library
Panelists:

· Dr. Helen Greene, TSU Professor, Administration of Justice
· Dr. Howard Jones, Southern Conference on African American Studies
· Dr. Byron Price, TSU Professor, Political Science & Chair, Faculty Senate
· Minister Al Edwards, Executive Director, Juneteenth USA
· Mr. Eric Rhodes, TSU Professor, Business Communications & Attorney

Should you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact Ms. Chanta Howard, Development Coordinator, TSU Libraries and Museums at 713-313-7951.

04/09/2012

The Student Government Association will be giving out one thousand dollar scholarships to ten deserving students at our Annual closing Scholarship Gala. The Gala will be held in the Tiger Room on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 7pm.

All candidates must be present when the scholarship recipients are announced. It is our hope to continue the tradition of supporting and encouraging our student constituency in their quest to be exemplary Tigers. The essay is not to exceed two pages. The prompt is below:

"Discuss your current contributions to Texas Southern Universities academic, social and cultural development. Please include any organization affiliations, community service projects, volunteer experiences and independent research that you feel has shaped the overall identity of the university."

You are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the TSU faculty, staff or administration.

Application Deadline:
All Applications are due promptly on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Applications must be submitted to Room 210

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to President Dennis.

713-313-7182
[email protected]

04/03/2012

The Student Government Association in collaboration with Enrollment Services will host the Early Bird Gets the worm Ice Cream Social for the duration of the week from 12-2 in the Student Center. This campaign is geared towards encouraging you all to get registered for the upcoming summer and fall semesters.

04/03/2012

The Student Government Association will be giving out one thousand dollar scholarships to ten deserving students at our Annual closing Scholarship Gala. The Gala will be held in the Tiger Room on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 7pm.

All candidates must be present when the scholarship recipients are announced. It is our hope to continue the tradition of supporting and encouraging our student constituency in their quest to be exemplary Tigers. The essay is not to exceed two pages. The prompt is below:

"Discuss your current contributions to Texas Southern Universities academic, social and cultural development. Please include any organization affiliations, community service projects, volunteer experiences and independent research that you feel has shaped the overall identity of the university."

You are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the TSU faculty, staff or administration.

Application Deadline:
All Applications are due promptly on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Applications must be submitted to Room 210

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to President Dennis.

713-313-7182
[email protected]

03/29/2012

Legacy Lecture Series event is TODAY at 12pm in Sawyer Auditorium! Panelist include Jeff Johnson as moderator, actor Emmanuel Lewis, Attorney Harry Johnson, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Chairman of the 100 Black men Thomas Dortch Jr. plus many many more!

Students also have a chance to win scholarships! Two $500 scholarship will be given to 2 lucky attendees!! Ticket drawing available up to 5 minutes before lectures starts with drawing at end of lecture. See you there Tigers!

03/26/2012

Rally TODAY at 3pm in front of the student center ! #Justice4Trayvon via @TXSouthernSGA

Show your support in this effort and help by SHARE THIS STATUS ON YOUR WALL!

03/26/2012

Rally For Justice

Rally For Justice

Monday March 26, 2012 .... 3100 Cleburne Houston, Texas #Justice for #Trayvon #Martin

03/23/2012

Students there will opportunities to secure scholarships at the Black Hall of Fame panel discussion. See you on March 29th promptly at 12pm in Sawyer Auditorium!

2 scholarships and $1,000 prize up for grabs on next week when the Black Hall of Fame Legacy Tour comes to TSU on March 29th.

03/20/2012

“Strengthening HBCUs to Meet the Needs of the Future”- with Jeff Johnson serving as the moderator!


Sawyer Auditorium
Thursday, March 29th 12:00 p.m.
PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

03/20/2012

Make sure you are in attendance Tigers!

The 2012 Legacy Lecture Spring Tour

“Strengthening HBCUs to Meet the Needs of the Future”
Featuring BET's Jeff Johnson, Emanuel Lewis (TV’s Webster); TSU’s Shekira Dennis, Miss Black Hall of Fame, and others
Sawyer Auditorium
Thursday, March 29th 12:00 p.m.

03/20/2012

Texas Southern University Spring 2012 Housing Feasibility Study

#TeamTSU ...Do you currently live on campus? Click here this link and SHARE THIS STATUS http://studentvoice.com/bd/tsu/sp12 ..You can win prizes for participating :)

03/20/2012

RT @TXSouthernSGA: NAACP LDF along w/ @txyoungvoters, TSU & PV students join fight against Texas' discriminatory Photo ID Law http://bit.ly/GBzbZC

03/08/2012

This is a friendly reminder for all of the students that have been selected to participate in the President Obama Fundraising initiative tomorrow. The buses will depart TSU promptly at 2pm. Please be on time and adhere to the provided dress code in your confirmation e-mail. T-shirts will be distributed on the bus. See you tomorrow as we come together to demonstrate our unyielding support for President Obama. #TeamTSU

03/07/2012

Help The Home Depot RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL - VOTE NOW for your favorite HBCU

Tigers Continue to Vote!!!

The Home Depot is giving back to Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) by awarding $185,000 in grants for campus improvements.

03/05/2012

We are so glad to announce that our magnificent SGA President Shekira Dennis has secured 40 FREE TICKETS for the TSU student populous to attend President Barack Obama's Fundraising Reception on this Friday, March 9, 2012 at Minute Maid Park!

Being that we are in an important and pivotal election year, it is vital President Obama know how much support he has from the Texas Southern University family, as well as in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

To take advantage of this prestigious opportunity, directly contact your SGA President Shekira Dennis: [email protected]/713.313.7182/832.275.7611

Tigers, we are extremely grateful for your support and we look forward to seeing you Friday!

02/28/2012

Please join the 64th Administration of the Texas Southern University Student Government Association as we will be hosting a panel series geared towards fortifying our student constituency.

The Billionaire Boys Club will commence on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00 pm, and will be held at 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004 in The Barbara Jordan Mickey Leland Public Affairs Building Room 114.

The purpose of this panel will be to identify and enlighten the male populous of Texas Southern University of societal issues that directly affect them. We will discuss a variety of issues surrounding education, incarceration, unemployment, and financial stability.

Come out and engage in healthy dialogue, network, and take home some useful information!

02/10/2012

See you all tomorrow on the football field at 10am as we celebrate 85 years of excellence! Free Food and Free T-Shirts will be distributed! #TeamTSU

02/08/2012

Tigers there will be a Student Senate Meeting tomorrow in room 207 of The Sterling Student Life Center! Come hear new legislation and express your concerns to your officials! Also, SGA Winter Elections are still going on so please don't forget to bring your TSU I.D.'s and vote for your next group of student leadership. See you tomorrow!

02/02/2012

Tigers, please join your SGA Officials tomorrow from 11-2pm in front of the student center as we are collaborating with the McDonald's corporation on their new promotional. Come and grab a free gift bag with tons of coupons and a free shirt! See you on the yard tomorrow!

01/25/2012

There will be a student senate meeting in room 207 at 3pm! Come and voice your concerns and hear the presentation of new legislation from your elected officials!

01/09/2012

Texas Southern University Police Department

Tigers please be mindful of the inclement weather and stay abreast of up to the minute alerts via TSU DPS!

We are experiencing severe thunderstorms and have recently been placed on Tornado Watch. Please be mindful of this and plan accordingly. We encourage you to be safe at all times and drive with you and others in mind. We are here for you 24/7 at 713-313-7000. See it. Hear it. Report it.

DPS Not on Our Watch!

12/14/2011

Final Grades have been posted Tigers!

11/30/2011

SGA Library Enhancement Survey

Official SGA Survey Regarding Improvements to the Library!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFBqdXNNTWd4MkhlQll5T0tIZFZGUmc6MQ

11/29/2011

(ASGA) American Student Government Association Conference

11/29/2011

Christ Church Cathedral is having a Christmas feed for the homeless on December the 10th. Im in charge of recruiting volunteers to be dinner servers from 10am to 2pm! I need your help guys please list your name and contact info below or send it to my email if you are interested

11/29/2011

***Its Crunch Time!***

If You Need To Study..

THE LIBRARY IS 24HRS FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS
(It will only close from 12am-12pm Dec. 3rd-4th)

11/29/2011

Hello Tiger Family, SGA will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting this Wed. in the University Cafeteria from 12pm-2pm.. #ComeExpressYourself

11/17/2011

Tigers wish your SGA Officials well as we embark upon a journey to represent our esteemed institution in Los Angeles, California at The American Student Government Association Conference. We will be engaging in sessions geared towards refining the effectiveness of our organization. #TeamTSYOU

11/17/2011

Congressional Black Caucus 2012 Cont.

11/10/2011

Check out our photo's from The Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C! The rest will posted later this evening!

11/09/2011

Good Morning Tigers, your Student Government Association hopes that you have a wonderful day! The Student Senate Meeting will commence today in room 207 promptly at 3pm. Bring a friend!

11/08/2011

Harris County Voter Home

Rain is no excuse for you not to vote!! Grab an umbrella and get to the polls Tigers. We are providing transportation! The shuttle bus will be directly behind the Student Center at 2:15pm it will be traveling back and forth to Lockhart Elementary! Make sure you are registered Tigers! http://www.hctax.net/voter/voterintro.aspx

State law requires you to register 30 days prior to the election in which you wish to vote. Due to the Help America Vote Act which was enacted in September 2003, applicants must now provide a form of identification when registering by mail. An applicant’s spouse, parent, or child (acting as an agent...

11/07/2011

There will be a Student Senate Meeting this Wednesday in room 207 of The Sterling Student Life Center. We encourage everyone to come out and participate. #TeamTSU