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Presents an interview with Marie Valentine McDemmond, president of Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Virginia, on NSU's deficit and house controversy. Ignorance of NSU's financial statements at the time of appointment as president; Internal reaction to the financial problems of the institution; Criticism of predecessor, Harrison B. Wilson; Action on the improvements on the house.

Highlights the Urban Diversity Initiatives Commission Symposium on October 20, 2000 at Norfolk State University (NSU), Virginia. Keynote speakers; Theme of the symposium; How Sarah D. Lang, chair of the special education department of NSU, opened the general session; List of the commission's goals; Overview of the speech by Yvonne S. Thornton, an obstetrician and the author of `The Ditchdigger's Daughters: A Black Family's Astonishing Success Story.'

Features Dr. Harrison Wilson, retiring president of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Performance as university president; Changes in the university during Wilson's tenure; Personal background; Comments and opinions on Wilson.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "All Together Now--A Big Whompf for Norfolk State," by Curry Kirkpatrick in the January 8, 1968 issue, "How to Stop the Pillage of America" in the December 11, 1967 issue, and "The B.V.D. Boys Shoot Down a Hex," by Joe Jares in the January 8, 1968 issue.

Focuses on automated telephone answering systems in colleges and universities in the United States. Complaints on the automated answering system of Bishop State Community College in Alabama; Benefits of the system according to officials at Norfolk State University in Virginia; Reasons some colleges still prefer live telephone operators.

Reports on the entry of Norfolk State University (NSU) in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition in the summer of 1997. Advantage of being included in the Division I; Possibility that the NSU may join the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Looks at the Afro-American celebrity weekend at Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Virginia hosted by actors Tim and Daphne Maxwell Reid in 1997. Purpose of the event to raise money for the school, Tim Reid's alma mater; Celebrities in attendance, such as Jackee Harry; Highlights of the weekend.

Reports that the Norfolk State University's Board of Visitors asked the Virginian Attorney General's office to investigate, president of the university, Marie V. McDemmond, relating to the renovation to her campus residence before she took office. Cost of the renovations; What the renovations included; What McDemmond told The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Reports that at the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) commissioning ceremony at Norfolk State University, Defense Secretary William S. Cohen was the key note speaker. Anniversary with which the event coincided; Number of Navy and Marine Corps and Army graduates who became officers; Persons recognized during the event.

The article reports on the application of spray foam insulation at the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library of the Norfolk State University in Virginia. It states that this sustainable library was designed by Moseley Architects and built by S. B. Ballard Construction. It relates that the design aimed at reducing energy and water use, improving indoor air quality and promoting the wise use of materials.

This article announces the appointment of Marlene H. Helm as vice president for academic affairs at Midway College and Belinda C. Anderson as dean of College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University, and the selection of Carolyn M. Tucker as inaugural holder of Endowed Chair of Health Disparities Research at the University of Florida.

The article profiles Norfolk State University (NSU) associate professor of engineering Frances Williams. It examines her interest in mathematics and science during her childhood. It also discusses her mentoring of students at the Ingleside Elementary School in Norfolk, Virginia. The article states that Williams is very popular with her college students and her 2006 award as Educator of the Year by the NSU student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

The article reports on the installation of three Hitachi SK-HD1000 digital high definition (HD) cameras by Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Virginia in its television studio.

The article presents announcements about grants and gifts that have been given to universities and colleges in the U.S., including a gift from alumnus Bennett S. LeBow to Drexel University, a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the New York City College of Technology, and the National Science Foundation has made a gift to Norfolk State University.

The article reports that Olympic track and field athlete LaShawn Merritt has become a male model. The article presents comments from Merritt on how he takes modeling seriously and on getting into character. He models for rapper T. I.'s AKOO Clothing Line. Merritt is attending classes at Norfolk State University in Virginia to earn a business management degree.

The article reports on the announcement on the development of Cornell dot laser from the researchers at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, and the Berkeley laser from the researchers at the University of California at Berkeley, California. It has been cited that the Cornell dot laser works with the use of a pump laser which intends to excite dry molecules. On the other hand, the functioning of the Berkeley laser will depend on surface plasmons.

The article features the newly-constructed Spartan Suites residence hall at Norfolk State University (NSU) on Norfolk, Virginia. Developed by Ambling University Development Group, the residence hall boasts of fully-equipped, apartment-style suites. Sandra Williamson-Ashe, assistant vice president of Student Affairs at NSU, said that Ambling had established a smooth working relationship with NSU leaders in completing this project. The facilities and amenities at the residence hall are given.

Discusses the accomplishments of Regina Williams, city manager of Norfolk, Virginia. Role of Williams in forging a closer relationship between the city and the Norfolk State University; Ways by which Williams enable local and regional partnerships in the city; Efforts of Williams to fund development projects.

Cranking up the incline on a treadmill will firm up a person's muscles and also rev up the calorie bum by up to 60 percent. To safely take walks to the next level Kara Witzke, associate professor of exercise science at the Norfolk State University in Virginia, offers some guidelines. Alternate five minute hills with five minutes of level walking. The key is to maintain the same speed during the hills as with no incline. Stretch longer. Start easy.

Discusses the efforts of historically Afro-American universities to compete for running the planned National Institute of Aerospace of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Hampton, Virginia. List of other competing universities; Background on the search by NASA for universities and nonprofit partners to run the venture; Possible benefits of managing NIA to the lead institution; Competitive advantages of Hampton, Norfolk State, and Old Dominion Universities.

Reports on a lawsuit filed by former Norfolk State University student Michlen Robinson against the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity group in Virginia. Complaints of hazing against the group; Criminal charges imposed by hazing victims; Reason for the delay of disciplinary action against fraternity members.

Announces that Cisco Systems Inc. has established a Cisco Networking Academy at Norfolk State University in Virginia. Description of the curriculum offered at the academy; Review of the firm's involvement with networking academies.

Reports that Norfolk State University in Virginia, has issued an apology to actor Tim Reid, for a fund-raising letter from the school which allegedly smeared Reid's name. Reid's moves in reaction to the letter; Reid's previous involvement with the school.

Reveals that the Norfolk State University spent $204,000 to renovate the home of its Marie V. McDemmond despite facing a multi-million dollar deficit.

Reports on the number of employees that will be laid off in Norfolk State University.

Reports in March 1998 that State Police in Norfolk, Virginia are probing the finances of Norfolk State University which is seeking a state bailout of a deficit. Size of the deficit; Source of the schools fiscal problems.

States that the US Department of Energy recently awarded a $10 million grant to Norfolk State University (NSU) in Virginia. What the grant will be used for; How it will help increase the number of minority students enrolled in graduate science programs.

Briefly notes that Virginia's Norfolk State University has been granted accreditation for its undergraduate business program by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Also notes that Mayor Unita Blackwell of Mayersville,Miss., was elected to serve as president of the National Conference of Black Mayors Inc. Barbados has received the highest credit rating of any Caribbean country in a recent ranking. NCM Capital Management, fund manager for Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Reports on Norfolk State University's multi-pronged effort for the redevelopment of the Central Brambleton community in Virginia. Grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban development for the project; University's renovation of eight houses in the community; Provision of job training skills, employment and services to residents in the community.

Presents a picture of Dr. Marie V. McDemmond, Robert C. `Bobby' Scott, and Douglas Wilder at the 1997 Tim Reid Celebrity Weekend Gala at Norfolk State University in Virginia. McDemmond as the first female president of Norfolk State University.

Reports on the United States Department of Energy's awarding of a grant to Norfolk State University for its materials research center. Comments from university officials; Programs to increase the number of minority students in graduate science programs.