WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION!
Dear Neighbor,
The Howard University is pleased to present "The Community
Connection," a newsletter for news and information of
interest to the neighbors of Howard University. This
newsletter is intended to keep you informed of major events of the
academic year, available public services from Howard University and
Howard University Hospital, and latest news surrounding our
University, students, and initiatives.
We hope you enjoy this spring edition and welcome your input and
recommendations. As we approach this graduation season, let's stay
connected and build an even stronger community.
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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ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK 2017
For more than
twenty years, Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break program
has been committed to serving communities in need and involving
students in meaningful service. "ASB" connects students to
the significance of their education and prepares them to be servant
leaders for the nation and the world.
Every year, ASB works in partnership with cities across the United
States to provide service projects that incorporate physical labor,
civic education and practical responses to the most prevalent
disparities in our partner cities.
This year marked a groundbreaking expansion for the program.
ASB grew to include 13 distinct sites by expanding to Dilley,
Texas; Lumberton, North Carolina and Cape Coast, Ghana. There were
over 500 participants, over 130,000 hours of service and over 90
community partnerships this year! For more information, photos and
highlights, visit www.huasb.com.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT INITIATIVES
The Office of Off-Campus
Housing and Community Engagement (OCHCE) has been involved in many
efforts to support and serve the community this semester.
LEDROIT PARK HEALTH FAIR - On Wednesday, March 29, the
Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement (OCHCE), the
Howard University Community Association (HUCA), and the Howard
University Hospital (HUH) held the third Health Fair at the
LeDroit Park Seniors Apartment. As part of the University
Sesquicentennial celebration, LeDroit Park residents attended
and participated in the numerous health screenings and health
education information sessions. Residents were offered blood
pressure, glucose, dental and ophthalmology screenings. The
information sessions focused on health related issues such as hypertension,
diabetes, dental, and other education information for the senior
population at LeDroit Park Senior Apartments. Residents were
provided with healthy snacks and Panera Bread treats from the Yahweh
Outreach International Program.
STUDENT CARE
PACKAGES - The Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community
Engagement (OCHCE), and The Raney Moss Foundation with the support of
Booz Allen have prepared over a hundred care packages for Howard
students in need!
The care package
project focused on students whose parents were unable to afford
sending their children care packages with necessities such as school
supplies, toiletries and food. On Wednesday, March 22, OCHCE attended
The Raney Moss Foundation care package stuffing party at Booz Allen
and prepared over 100+ care packages for our students in
need. Care packages--comfort bags will be distributed to
students in need just prior to their final examination period.
OCHCE HOUSING FAIR - OCHCE held its 2017 Housing
Fair on Wednesday, April 5 in the Armour J. Blackburn Center. The
numerous students, staff, faculty and community members in attendance
made the event a tremendous success. Private homeowners were invited
to participate and over 20 give-away prizes were awarded to students,
staff, faculty, and community members.
HOWARD
UNIVERSITY STRIVES FOR A TOP-TIER ORGANIC FARM PROGRAM- The
Organic Urban Farm aims to provide direct access to quality,
fresh produce for students and the surrounding D.C. community.
In an effort to encourage ecological balance by reducing the carbon
footprint and fostering a sustainable, nutritional lifestyle,
students have united to create a farm with financial and agricultural
independence. Howard University is striving to be a top-tier program that
is research-based, innovative, creative and student-driven with
experiential learning in Business and Agricultural Sustainable
Farming. The new garden will begin its blossoming reigns next to
the West Towers.
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Join us in
the Blackburn Digital Auditorium for a free Movie Night! This event
is open to the public. All are welcome!
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At Howard University it is our goal to ensure that
students give back to the community in various ways. Helping to
beautify the neighborhoods surrounding campus is one of the most
visible ways to make an impact.
In honor of Earth Day (April 22) this year, Howard University will
join efforts with the following two Spring Clean Up Activities!
- LeDroit
Park Civic Association
Location: Florida
Ave. Baptist Church
623 Florida Ave., NW (enter at the back)
Time: 10am-2pm
Visit them online! ledroitparkdc.org
- Bloomingdale
Civic Association
Location: N.
Capitol & Hanover Pl, also 1st & N and P Streets, NW
Time:
8:30-10:30 am (coffee & donuts served)
Visit them online! anc5E.com
*Immediately
following clean up, an Art Studio Open House located
at 52 "O" Street, NW will begin
at 11am.
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MORE
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THIS SPRING
April 22, 2017
Largo Community
Church Health Fair
Location: 1701
Enterprise Road Mitchellville, MD
Time: 11am
– 3pm
April 22, 2017
Unity in the
Community Annual Parade & Health Fair
Location:
Oakcrest Community Center and Grounds
1300 Capitol Heights Blvd. Capital Heights, MD 20743
Time: 10
am – 4pm
May 13, 2017
2nd
Beltsville Academy Health Fair
Location: 4300
Wicomico Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Time: 11am
– 3pm
General Health
Screenings/Information Stations
May 13, 2017
Fairland Sports
& Aquatics Complex
Location:
13820/13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
Time:
10am – 2pm
General Health
Screenings/Information Stations
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UNIVERSITY
IMPORTANT DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
April 25 - April 27: Final Examination for
Prospective Spring 2017 Graduates
April 28: Formal Spring 2017 Classes Ended
May 1 – May 12: Final Examinations Period
May 13: Commencement
May 14: Residence Halls close at 5:00pm
May 19: Residence Hall Open for check-in – Summer Session
I
May 22 – June 21: Summer Session I
June 24: Residence Hall Open for check-in – Summer Session II
June 26 – July 26: Summer Session II
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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
2016 and 2017.
Follow the 150th events on social media using #HowardU150.
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