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Volume XII
and
June
No. 2 2007
2006-2007 A Message from the President
Board of Governors Each new semester in higher education is filled
Norris Kantor, Esq. with challenges, achievements, and a few surprises.
Chair However, one of the most fulfilling events of our aca-
Mr. Jeffrey Forlines
demic year at Bluefield State College occurs every May
Vice Chair
Dr. Louis Aikens when we salute the achievements of a new graduating
Ms. Anne Crowe class, shaking their hands as they walk across the stage
Dr. Lyn Guy at commencement. Now, the BSC Class of 2007 has
Larry Morhous, Esq. moved on, some to postgraduate programs and others
James J. Palmer, III, Esq.
John H. Shott, Esq. into careers.
Dr. Albert L. Walker Commencement is a time for renewal at Bluefield
Gloria Stephens, Esq.
President
Dr. Norman Mirsky State College, and it is an important milestone in the
Faculty Representative continuum of our fine institution. The return of our
Mr. Daniel L. Frost
graduates, many of whom are either moving forward in successful careers or have
Classified Staff Representative
Mr. Kevin Pruitt retired after many fulfilling years on the job, is tremendously satisfying.
Student Representative Additionally, the period after commencement provides the College with a time
to assess its focus, sustain ongoing improvements, and prepare to welcome another
new group of incoming students in August. These students will carry the same
Administrative Staff hopes, dreams, and excitement about the academic experience that awaits them at
Dr. Albert Walker Bluefield State College.
President
The pages of this Blue & Gold are filled with stories of achievement involving
Dr. Don Smith
Vice President for our students, graduates, faculty, and staff. They also provide compelling examples
Academic Affairs and Provost of how the Bluefield State College family is making a positive difference in our
Ms. Shelia Johnson region, state, nation, and world.
Vice President for Financial and As the Class of 2007 moves on and the mid-August start of another academic
Administrative Affairs
Mr. John Cardwell year approaches, we truly look forward to the renewing process that takes place
Vice President for Student here, and we are grateful for your support that is so valuable as Bluefield State
Affairs College fulfills its mission of “Making Education Possible.”
Dr. Thomas E. Blevins
Dean of the Virtual College and
Information Technology and the
School of Teacher Education; Board of Governor’s News
Professor, English/Education
Dr. Tracey Anderson
by Norris Kantor, Esq., Chair
Director of Institutional Making a positive difference--in this region, the
Research and Effectiveness state, the nation, and the world. That’s Bluefield State
Ms. Karen Harvey
Director of Institutional
College’s legacy. As I conclude this term as chair of
Advancement & Planning the BSC Board of Governors, a moment of reflection
Mr. Jim Nelson has brought fourth so many examples of how this
Assistant to the President/ College continues to add to the quality of life of its
Director, Institutional/Media students and alumni, along with those touched by the
Relations
Ms. Dedriell Taylor BSC family.
Interim Director of Multicultural As an example of our graduates’ global impact,
Norris Kantor
Affairs Sylvester Myers, a BSC alumnus, has returned to this
Chair
Ms. Leah Taylor area after a 25-year career with the US Army Corps of
Director of Human Resources
Engineers, including 11 years as a “budget watchdog”
on a $20 billion military construction project in Saudi Arabia.
Blue and Gold On a local basis, the Bluefield State College Summer Recreational Camp has
A quarterly publication for alumni
and friends of Bluefield State provided the opportunity for more than 70 area youth to improve their physical fit-
College. This project is underwritten ness, acquire good health habits and augment leadership skills. The camp offered
by the Federal Title III/BRACE daily physical activity and life enrichment programs.
Program. (continued on page 7)
The first BSC School of Business Student of the Year awards were presented to three students at the annual Awards
Banquet in April, 2007. The Senior Business Student of the Year, Tammy Blankenship, received $500 in Norfolk-
Southern stock sponsored by Pocahontas Land Corporation. The Junior Business Student of the Year, Sylvia Vass,
received $500 in Harley-Davidson stock sponsored by Cole Harley-Davidson. The Sophomore Business Student of the
Year, Karen Thompson, received $500 in Citizens Communications stock from by Citizens Communications. Next year
organizers hope to expand the program to recognize outstanding students in each specialization and accountancy at a
special School of Business Awards Dinner.
Attention Graduates
Now is the time to join the Bluefield State College Alumni Association. Annual dues are $30 and
Life Membership is $300. Please complete the information below, detach, make checks payable to
BSCAA and mail to:
Mildred Washington, Chairperson
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Address
Telephone
The Bluefield State College community joined the nation and the world in supporting the Virginia Tech family following the
tragic events of April 16 at the Blacksburg campus. Friday, April 20 was designated as “Orange and Maroon Day” at BSC. More
than 100 students, faculty, and staff attending a midday ceremony at the Conley Hall flagpole (left, above) for a time of reflection
and prayer.
Additionally, BSC students Jennifer Kinkaid and Andrea Browning (right, above), members of Phi Beta Lambda, lit candles
of hope to remember the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy during a program in the Hebert Gallery, Harris-Jefferson Student
Center. Speakers at the event, attended by the Bluefield State College family and local community, included the Reverend Garry
Moore, mayor of the City of Bluefield.
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