Countdown to the End of the Semester

Here is what we have all been waiting for; the end is here students and professors. 

How exciting is it? I mean, we started the semester in the gloomy, and cold weather of winter in January when spring seemed so far away. We even had a few snow days that we thought would cancel class for at least a week, but we were sadly mistaken. Then, February comes and it's still cold, and we are preparing for midterms. After study guides and midterms, it is March and spring break is here. Some of us took that time to earn a credit during “X-Treme Spring Break” course while others vacationed on the beaches in Miami, Panama City, and Cancun.  

After that week is over we are back to reality and it is finally starting to warm up, but with springtime comes unpredictable allergies. Still March, some of us began taking graduation pictures while others crossed fraternities and sororities, beginning a new chapter in their lives.  

Here it is April, and finally SEC week, but to me it screams FREE FOOD. SEC week is where we the students meet and elect our new SGA officers, and also a week full of the same flyers being posted all around campus and even on Instagram. SEC week is over and we are finally at the last stretch of the semester getting ready for finals and graduation.

It has been a pretty easy stress free semester for me. I really enjoyed all of my classes this semester, and I liked all of my professors this semester. I hope you all have enjoyed my blogs as much as I enjoyed writing them. I really hope that everyone has a great summer, congratulations to all of the graduates and stay safe.

Be sure to do the teacher evaluations, register for fall classes, and apply for housing if needed. To the upcoming seniors enjoy this summer and next semester because after this we will enter the “REAL WORLD”, to the under classmen enjoy college make as many memories as possible and be respectful to yourself and everyone you encounter on or off campus.

Remember even though the semester is over we are all still a representation of The Illustrious Tennessee State University, so please don’t go out this summer acting crazy. In June, our university will be celebrating its 104^th birthday, so if you are in town I’m sure there will be some type of celebration if not shout out us out on social media.

It has been my pleasure to serve as your LLP social intern!

Sincerely,

Alexis Brooks

Social Media Intern

I Want to Write 2016 A Success!

Hello fellow Tigers and welcome back to the LLP blog! 

Before we get started thanks to everyone that came out last weekend to the I Want to Write Festival! I had a really good time in the different workshops and slam sessions, and I wish I could have been present for more; but there is always next time!  

Also, thanks to all of the staff and special guest that came out and hosted classes, we appreciate you! Lastly, to Dr. Pinkard, I know you had a lot on your plate when it came to this event, but it definitely turned out great. This was my first time going to the #IW2WC and I really enjoyed myself, so thanks for taking your time to put together this event!

My favorite part of the whole #IW2WC was the poetry slam! There were high school students participating in a contest and they were awesome! I honestly was not expecting them to come with the fire like that but they were great. Even though some had a few slip-ups, the crowd encouraged them to continue and I really liked that. There also were a few dance breaks that I think really lightened the mood a lot!

I did sit in on a few classes and I really liked them, but I couldn’t stay long because I was trying to go around and take different pictures and videos. I did sit in on a freestyle class and painting and poetry class that I really liked.

Overall the event was a success, and I can’t wait for the next one! I really hope that all who came out enjoyed themselves as much as I did! I hope that everyone was exposed to different things within poetry and maybe even learned how to open up on the page and new techniques for the stage.

Be sure to check our Facebook and Twitter for videos and pictures from the event.

Poetically Possible!

Alexis Brooks

Social Media Intern

LLP Represents at the Major Decision Fair

Hello Fellow Tigers,

We are at the one-week marker for the end of the semester, so students print off those teacher evaluations and turn in all your work: the end is near. In case you missed it, last Friday there was a Major Decision Fair and another Pupil to Professional meet up featuring Dr. Morgan-Curtis.

            The Major Decision Fair is an event to help students know the different fields that TSU has to offer. I would like to see the event done in the fall semester or even during the summer for incoming freshman, first time students, or transfer students. The event was held last Friday, April 15^th in Gentry, and Dr. Jennifer Hayes and I were there with a few other people from the different colleges around campus. Some of the colleges in attendance were the College of Business, College of Teaching and Learning, the College of Engineering and even the Career Development Center.

A group of local high school students also came by and got some information from our table. Dr. Hayes and I told the students what the LLP department has to offer and even invited them to come to the I Want to Write Festival this weekend. We do hope that a few of the high school students come out to that.

Overall it was a nice event. The turnout could have been better, but hopefully the next one will be bigger and better. 

Don’t forget that the #IW2W Poetry Festival is this FRIDAY AND SATURDAY please register for events and come out to this FREE event! We hope to see you there

Sincerely,
Alexis Brooks
Social Media Intern

Poetry Month and So Much More!

          It is almost the end of April, which means the spring semester is coming to an end! However, we do have a few more events to cover before we can saw goodbye to Spring 2016. Class registration is now open for the upcoming summer and fall semester so be sure to get advised (CORRECTLY) and get registered for classes! Also, if you are applying for on campus housing that has also opened up from April 1^st- May 1^st, with a 100.00 registration fee; be sure to get that taken care of if you are planning to stay on campus next fall.

            It was hard to miss all of the Instagram post, flyers being handed out and posted on every hall in every building. Yes, it is SEC Week once again! I don’t know about you, but I love SEC week. Not only do I get FREE stuff, I also get to see the people that are running for positions to be the face our school. I hope you all went out and supported all of the candidates and hopefully everyone voted!

            The next thing on our agenda was the "Movie and a Metaphor" with Soul Fire and the Film Club. There was a viewing of SLAM, and also open mic session.  Students who felt inspired after the film spit poetry, while others recited the dopest lines.  Everyone should feel free to express themselves. Yes, it is okay to be nervous because your sharing your personal thoughts with total strangers, but you will never know how good you are until you share with others. Also, there was an online trivia activity that began Monday and ended on Friday. I hope some of you participated in that and won some good prizes.

            Next week the LLP department is hosting their 6^th annual International Food Festival, so come out and try new dishes. There is also another Pupil to Professional Workshop next Friday, featuring Dr. Samantha Morgan-Curtis! Don’t forget the I Want To Write Festival towards the end of the month!  Award winning poet, activist and co-founder of HBO's Def Poetry Jam Bruce George is the featured speaker.  Register soon to secure your seat at www.tnstate.edu/llp.           

            Always be sure to check our Facebook and Twitter of updates and events through the week! Remember the semester is slowly but surely coming to an end so lets all finish strong!

           

AB