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WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY
CONNECTION!
Dear
Neighbors,
Thank
you for your ongoing support of Howard University. This summer the University
has focused its efforts on strategic planning and we are very excited to share
with you all of the projects that are underway to help build a culture of
academic rigor, infuse service into our culture and focus on strengthening our
community relations, with your help.
This
Fall, we will excitedly welcome one of the largest freshmen classes in the
University’s 150-year long history. These students' test scores are indicative
of their academic prowess but they are also community leaders, activists,
artists, and athletes with limitless talent.
In
order to prepare students to be more competitive and to provide them with the
resources they need to succeed, we have initiated programs such as Howard West,
a three-month, summer Computer Science residency for rising juniors and seniors
in the University’s Computer Science program. The residency includes a dedicated
workspace on Google’s Mountain View campus and a generous stipend to cover
housing and other expenses in Silicon Valley, and the Bison STEM Scholars
program (BSSP), designed to attract and prepare high-achieving high school
students interested in studying a STEM-related discipline in pursuit of a Ph.D.
or a dual M.D./Ph.D. degree, BSSP will present opportunities for participants to
become researchers, educators and leading practitioners. A total of 60 students
are enrolled in these programs, and we look forward to their
success.
This
summer, we welcomed the community to our campus for two ‘Yoga on the Yard’
events and we look forward to hosting more events that allow our campus
community and University to engage with one another, network, and build
relationships.
This August, our students will participate in the 5th
annual Howard University Day of Service, a service initiative focused on
introducing our students to the importance of Howard University’s motto Truth
and Service. We look forward to your support and participation.
We are
pleased to announce the grand reopening of Howard Plaza Towers West on August 17
and the grand opening of the first-ever on-campus barbershop happening on August
25.
We
are confident that this school-year will be successful thanks to supporters such
as you. Thank you for all you have done and will do to help us sustain healthy
relationships with our surrounding community.
Please
enjoy this month’s newsletter.
In
Truth and Service,
Valarie Turner, Ph.D.
Director, Office of
Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement
Maybelle Taylor
Bennett
Director, Howard University Community Association
Cynthia C.
Livingston
Director, Department of Community Relations
Howard University
Hospital
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Howard University Community
Association
Freedom School Read-Aloud
The Howard University
Charter Middle School of Math and Science hosts a summer program for middle
school-aged students sponsored by Rankin Chapel called “Freedom School”. This
program features various activities including: Arts and Crafts, Story
Telling, Swimming, and Parent Workshops. Maybelle Taylor Bennett, Director of
the Howard University Community Association, was a guest reader on July
11th and she read Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Bells”. She prefaced her
reading with a freedom song from the Civil Rights movement and was able to hold
the students’ attention and inspire them to participate in an interactive way
via song beforehand. A descriptive question and answer session
followed.
Yoga
On The Yard
The Sesquicentennial
Planning Committee hosted a summer activity in celebration of Howard’s 150-year
anniversary in a community engagement activity called "Yoga on the Yard." The
two sessions took place on June 22nd and July 20th. These
free and open to the public events were well-attended with students, faculty,
staff, alums and community members. The classes were lead by instructors from
Yoga Heights DC, a Georgia Avenue business.
 Youth
Employment Support Event
The Howard
University Community Association partnered with the Georgia Avenue Thrive (GAT)
to organize a youth employment fair on Wednesday June 21st from 11 am-3 pm. This
was a free event targeted to DC youth, ages 15-24, who had multiple barriers to
employment such as: little or no job experience; no resume/interview experience;
and/or a past criminal record. In addition to getting the youth prepared for the
job search process, this event assisted them with finding internships,
apprenticeship programs, summer programs, and jobs suitable for their skill
level. There were mini-workshops, resume editing/writing support, mock
interviews, motivational speakers, work clothes giveaway, doors prizes, and free
food. Community groups who were present included: The Mayor’s Office for
Returning Citizens; DC Dept. of Employment Services; Latin American Youth
Center; and Dress for Success (stylists who helped arrange and dress the
participants for future interviews). Ms. Brittany Moore from the HU Career
Service Center assisted with resume writing and editing, along with two
additional volunteers not affiliated with the University.
 
Lower Georgia Avenue Main
Streets Charrette
On Saturday, July 8th, the Lower Georgia Avenue Main
Street Steering Committee sponsored a community charrette designed to: inform
the public about the Main Streets Program; get community input for inclusion
into the application for the program’s funding; and provide information about
the next steps in the grant award timetable. Dean Barron Harvey of the Business
School welcomed the community to the Mackey Building, where participants were
hosted by Professor Brad Grant in the Department of Architecture. Bill McLeod of
the Dupont Circle Main Street Program, provided an overview of the program
before the participants broke out into sessions moderated by Main Street
Executive Directors and community leaders. Here they discussed Main Street
priority areas: design; promotion; economic vitality and organization. Dr. Rod
Green, Director of the Center for Urban Progress moderated the afternoon’s
report-back session. In all, seventy-seven (77) participants attended the
charrette. Organizers included: the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task
Force; the Development Corporation of Columbia Heights; the Georgia Avenue
Business Alliance; Georgia Avenue Thrive; the Howard University Community
Association; the Howard University Department of Architecture; the Luray-Warder
Neighborhood Association; and the Pleasant Plains Civic Association.
 
The
Funky Fabulous Marketplace
The Funky Fabulous Marketplace made its debut on Georgia
Avenue on the first weekend in June, with vendors and activities set up on the
parking lot opposite the Howard Barnes and Noble bookstore. Its modest initial
operations promise to expand as Howard students and faculty return to campus in
full force in August. Opportunities for student entrepreneurs to participate in
the marketplace are available. Contact Maybelle Taylor Bennett for more
information at maybelle.bennett@howard.edu.
Urban Farm
The Howard University Office of Sustainability has
collaborated with the HU Community Association to revive the urban farm on the
corner of Barry Place and Sherman Avenue. The ultimate goal of this farm is to
offer a selection of fresh and organic produce to students and community
members, in an effort to close the fresh food cycle in our communities. We have
recently erected a hoop house to serve as an incubator for the seedlings. If you
would like to volunteer with these efforts, please contact Sheena Davis. Email:
sheena.davis@howard.edu Phone:
202-806-2489.
Howard University
Department of Public Safety
New Student
Move-In Street Closures
This year new student
move-in will take place on August 10, 2017. Parking on the east side of Georgia
Avenue NW from Barry Place on the south to Girard Street on the north, will be
restricted. Georgia Avenue itself will not be closed and parking will be
permitted on the west side of Georgia Avenue NW. Please see the specified street
closures below:
- 4th
Street corridor
- 300-500 blocks of
College Street NW
- 400-600 blocks of
Howard Place NW
- 500 block of Gresham
Place NW
- 600 block of Bryant
Street NW (between 6th Street & Georgia Ave)
- 600 block of Fairmont
Street NW
- 600 block of Girard
Street NW
- 2200-2400 blocks of
6th Street NW
- 2300-2200 blocks of
6th Street NW
We at the Howard
University Department of Public Safety make it our top priority to keep our
students and surrounding neighbors safe. As new students flood campus this fall
semester, we want to implore some basic, yet important safety tips:
1. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS! Pay attention to where
you are and who is around. Does anything or anyone look out of place? If so,
call Campus Police!
2. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! A lot of people don't
like to speak up or report crime but we all play a part in keeping our community
safe.
3. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VISIBLE IN YOUR CAR! Part of
helping to combat theft from autos, is not leaving ANYTHING visible in your car
for criminals to take. Unfortunately, any item left visible, that appears to
have some value, is motivation for a criminal to break into a car.
4. DO NOT WALK ALONE AT NIGHT! If you have to walk
somewhere at night, don't walk alone, walk in groups. Criminals prey on
individuals who are walking at night alone. The Campus Police offer an Escort
Program from Midnight -7 am daily. If you would like them to escort you to a
part of campus during this time, please call:
202-806-1100.
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Howard University Hospital Is Committed To Serving
You!
Howard University Hospital will be administering
back-to-school physicals and general health screenings each Saturday during the
month of August.
Back to School Physicals/General Health
Screenings (Walk-Ins Welcome)
Dates: August 5, 12 &
19
Location: Howard University Hospital, Tower Building, Suites 3200 and
3300
Time: 8 am – noon
HUH Health & Wellness Back to
School Fair (Walk-In Physicals Welcome)
Date: August 26
Location:
Howard University Hospital, Tower Building, Suites 3200 and 3300
Time: 8 am –
noon
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AmeriHealth MCO Pinkie Party with Cancer Screenings, General Health Screenings and
Information Stations
On June 10, 2017, Howard University Hospital partnered
with AmeriHealth MCO to host a day of pampering for women that carry AmeriHealth
insurance and also live in the Ward 1 community.
It was a day filled with fun, food, health screenings and
education. From manicures, massages, healthy eating, light exercising and
several screening programs that included blood pressure, glucose, memory loss
and last but not least
“MAMMOGRAMS!!!”
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Med Star Family Choice Pretty-n-Pink Party
with Cancer Screenings, General Health Screenings and Information
Stations
To commemorate national cancer survivor month, Howard
University Hospital hosted a day of women’s pampering combined with breast and
cervical cancer screenings on June 17. HUH partnered with MedStar Family Choice
for a day filled with pampering, fun and reflection for MedStar Family Choice
members and the women who reside in the Ward 1 community.
Special thanks to the HUH team and MedStar Family Choice
for taking the time to host a much needed and special
event.
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Hospital Hosted Over 520 Participants at its Open House-Job Fair on June
13
At the HUH job fair, managers from administrative and
support departments such as food service, environmental services, finance,
materials management, information technology, participated in a morning round of
interviews. In the afternoon, all of the hospital’s nursing divisions held
interviews.
While job-seekers waited for interviews, HUH provided
music, food, and raffles plus instructional tips on interviewing and improving
employment prospects. Recruiters from Howard University also interviewed
participants for open university
positions.
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Howard University Hospital Welcomes Youth from the Mayor
Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP)
This summer the Howard University Hospital Department of
Community Relations is hosting youth from many local and University programs,
with more than 30 youth from the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment
Program (MBSYEP) alone. Youth are assigned to various departments throughout
the hospital to gain experience, training, and insight for job market pursuits
and/or careers in the medical profession. Additionally, through our regular
volunteer program, we have many youth who use the summer months to earn valuable
community service hours required by their area
schools.
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The Office
of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement (OCHCE)
The
Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement (OCHCE) has spent its
summer months engaged in enhancing community relationships and partnerships.
Staff attended the International Towns and Gowns Association (ITGA) annual
conference in Eugene, Oregon in June; attended various community association
activities and meetings; and identified additional off-campus housing options
for students, staff and faculty.
We also welcomed new OCHCE staff member: Mary Ataku. She
will be providing administrative and programming support to Dr. Turner with
carrying out OCHCE’s mission and objectives.
Partnership engagements have
included:
The Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement
(OCHCE) continues its Care package giveaways for students in need. Items were
provided to some student participants attending HU summer programs.
OCHCE has several planned initiatives for Fall
2017:
- Howard
University Care Cart – proposed kick-off will be mid-September 2017.
This will be a multi-faceted program for Howard University students and
organizations to interact with Howard University Hospital patients and staff in
a positive and intentional way. Howard University students will visit the
Hospital as ambassadors of the University with the purpose of lifting spirits
and strengthening community relations. The Care Cart will contain giveaway items
such as Howard University publications and light concessions for Howard
University Hospital patients and families.
- Howard
University Cares Volunteer Corps – start up for
AY17-18 will begin in September 2017. HU-Cares Volunteer Corps will seek to
centralize community service requests and efforts of Howard University students
and organizations. The mission will be to strengthen Howard University and the
surrounding community through leadership and service engagements. The focus will
be to support and assist community partners in meeting their service needs
through student volunteerism. Contact the OCHCE if you have any community
service volunteer requests at 202-806-9216.
- Howard
University Student Food Pantry – planned initiative to manage student
food insecurity needs. The launch date is planned for January 2018. The focus
will be to combat food insecurity needs that impact academic success among our
Howard University student population.
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Howard University Prepares for 5th Annual Howard
University Day of Service
Howard
University is gearing up for its 5th Annual Howard University Day of Service
(HUDOS) on Friday, August 18, 2017. HUDOS will acquaint incoming students with
the Washington, D.C. community and inspire them to embrace the University’s
motto, “truth and service.” University students, faculty, staff, administrators
and alumni will volunteer across the Washington metropolitan
area.
HUDOS
2017 will focus on community building through seven service-learning initiatives
addressing: educational disparities, environmental injustices, health
disparities, homelessness and poverty, violence, police and community
relationships, and voter registration. This service-learning experience will
allow Howard University students to discover the power of ethical leadership and
civic responsibility.
Students can register at https://goo.gl/RJDjeJ by midnight, Sunday, August 13, 2017. All questions
regarding HUDOS can be submitted to hudayofservice@gmail.com. HUDOS is a university-wide program coordinated through
the Office of the Dean of the Chapel.
Follow
@HUDOS2017 on Twitter and Instagram for more information and any updates
regarding HUDOS.
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University Upcoming Important
Dates:
- August 10 – Residence
Halls open for check-in for New Entrants
- August 10 - Street
closures effective at 12:00 am.
- August 17 – Residence
Halls Open for Continuing Students
- August 18 - Howard
University Day of Service
- August 21 – Formal
Classes Begin
- September 4 –
University Closed – Labor Day Observed
- September 22 – Opening
Convocation
- October 15 – October
22 – Homecoming Week
- November 10 –
University Closed – Veteran’s Day Observed
- November 23 – 26 –
University Closed – Thanksgiving Recess
- November 30 – Formal
Classes End for Fall Semester
- December 1 – 12 -
Final Examination Period
- December 12 – Fall
Semester
Ends
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THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW
This year,
Howard University celebrates its sesquicentennial - marking 150 years of Howard
excellence. The theme for the sesquicentennial celebration is "The Time is
Always Now." In light of this milestone, The Ralph J. Bunche Center and the
Howard University School of Law have planned several events to celebrate the
upcoming sesquicentennial. Look for more details on http://www2.howard.edu/ throughout 2017.
Follow
the 150th events on social media
using #HowardU150.
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