bloomingdale: Howard University Community Connections newsletter: HU 151st commencement convocation

From: Howard University Community Association
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:58 AM
Subject: Community Connections Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 5

A monthly newsletter brought to you by the Howard University Community Association, highlighting the University's contribution across the District of Columbia and beyond!

Howard University’s 151st Commencement Convocation

The university's official graduation ceremony will confer more than 2,000 degrees, including 282 master’s degrees and 114 Ph.Ds. to all prospective graduates from 13 schools and colleges.

The event takes place on

Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.

Howard University Alumnus Kasim Reed To Deliver 2019 Commencement Address

Howard University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, has announced that alumnus and former mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Kasim Reed, will deliver the keynote address during Howard University’s 151st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Reed will address members of the Class of 2019 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty, staff, and alumni. Howard University will confer upon Reed the Presidential Medal of Achievement.

“The Howard University community is delighted to welcome back home alumnus and trustee emeritus, Kasim Reed, to deliver the 2019 commencement address,” said Howard University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. “His body of work in a life dedicated to public service and commitment to higher education exudes our motto of truth and service.”

"Returning to Howard always feels like coming home to me. I am deeply honored to serve as the commencement speaker for the Howard University Class of 2019,” said Reed.  “No source, with the exception of my family and my faith, have played a more important role in any success that I have had in my career than Howard University.  I look forward to addressing this year's graduates as they prepare to take their place as leaders in America and the global community."

Reed is an American attorney and politician who served two terms as the 59th mayor of the city of Atlanta from 2010 to 2018. Reed is a graduate and proud alumnus of Howard University where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees and an honorary Doctor of Law. As an undergraduate member of Howard University's Board of Trustees, he created a fundraising program entitled The Independence Initiative that has contributed more than $12 million to the University’s endowment since its inception.  Reed became the institution’s youngest general trustee in June 2002 and remains a dedicated trustee emeritus.

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PARKING GUIDELINES

The following lots will be open to the public starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. No parking permit will be required. Parking will be on a first come first served basis and is at no charge.

· Banneker South Lot - 2345 Sherman Ave. NW

· East Towers Lot - 2200 8th St. NW

· Howard Center Lot - 2204 8th St. NW

· HUH Garages - 4th & V St. NW

· Annex 1 Lot - 515 W St. NW

· Drew Lot - 511 Harvard St. NW

· Georgia Avenue Lot - 2704 Georgia Ave. NW

· 9th and V Lot - 15 V St. NW (Behind 9:30 Club)

ADA Accommodations
Guests who have not secured an ADA parking permit, through the Office of Special Student Services, will only be allowed to drop off guests at Georgia Avenue NW & Fairmont Street NW or Howard Place NW and 6th Street NW.

Commencement Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided on Saturday, May 11th, every 15-25 minutes from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. from the following parking lots:

· HUH Garages – 4th & V St. NW

· Shaw/Howard Metro Station

From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the shuttles will start at Georgia Avenue NW & Fairmont St. NW to shuttle guests back to the aforementioned parking lots.

Parking For Individual School Ceremonies
From Wednesday, May 8 – Friday, May 10, 2019, graduates and their guests can park on the following lots at no charge. Please be reminded that illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

· Banneker South - 2345 Sherman Ave. NW

· East Towers Lot - 2200 8th St. NW

· 9th & V St. - 2125 9th St. NW

· Drew Lot - 511 Harvard St. NW

Street Closures
The following street closures will go into effect between Thursday, May 9 - Saturday, May 11, 2018 starting at 12 a.m. on Thursday and ending at 6 p.m. on Saturday:

· 600 block of Fairmont Street NW (Thursday - Saturday)

· 600 block of Girard Street NW (Friday - Saturday)

· 600 block of Howard Place NW (Saturday Only)

· 2200 - 2300 blocks of 6th Street NW (Saturday Only)

· 2400 - 2700 blocks of 6th Street NW (Thursday - Saturday)

SAFETY TIPS FROM HUDPS

The Howard University Department of Public Safety is concerned about the safety of you, your friends and family during this busy graduation period. We are offering some tips to stay safe while enjoying the 2019 graduation ceremonies!

· Know your environment and become aware of your surroundings.
· Travel in a group with trusted friends and designate a specific meeting place and time to meet back up should the group split up.
· Always locate your nearest exits.
· Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
· Pay attention to street/parking signs when parking cars and secure your car keys.
· Keep personal items including credit cards on your person to a minimum.
· Secure cell phones and other electronic devices when not in use.
· Don’t leave anything visible in the passenger area of vehicles. Secure items in the trunk of your car, do this discreetly, out of the view of passersby.
· If you see, hear or smell something….…SAY SOMETHING!

For additional questions, please contact the HU Department of Public Safety 202-806-1100.

HU EAST OF THE RIVER

Ready to Learn Camp

WHUT launched its inaugural Ready to Learn Camp during the District's school calendar spring break at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center located within the Bellevue Community in Ward 8. The station recruited a total of 12 enthusiastic campers and provided two innovative facilitators for the week-long learning session inspired by the PBS Odd Squad live action television series.

Each day began with a light breakfast with our young agents, followed by a creative video that detailed the specific mission of each case. Campers learned about critical thinking, science, and the importance of teamwork. On the final day of camp, WHUT, in conjunction with the Bald Eagle staff, held an official badge ceremony and provided each participant with a Certificate of Achievement along with a WHUT/PBS gift bag filled with amazing educational resources and materials.

In addition, the campers received in-person support from the captain, officers and investigators representing the 7th District Police Precinct that offered congratulatory remarks along with words of encouragement to each participant. Metropolitan Police officers engaged the youth in dialogue about the importance of making right decisions, and using problem solving techniques on a long-term basis.

Lastly, Howard University's partners at ConnectDC, on behalf of the District's Office of Chief Technology Officer, provided their support by transporting their technology mobile equipped with over 10 computers unit to engage campers, along with community members, in learning about the unlimited benefits of technology and effective ways to utilize it outside of the traditional classroom space and within the Bellevue community.

Future Elite Basketball Camp

The Howard University Women's Basketball is excited to announce the 2019 summer camp. We have added the Future Elite Day Camp from June 24-28, 2019, for girls in 4-8th grades. It will be a week full of skills, drills and fun games for the young girls looking to improve their basketball skills, meet new friends and have fun!

For high school hoopers, we will host our 3rd-year of the Ty Grace Elite Experience Camp on August 3, 2019. It is a one-day event, where players come to learn from our coaches and other experienced staff to develop their skills, compete against elite players, and be enlightened on the significance of being a student-athlete at Howard.

Howard employees can register at a discounted rate of $170 for the Future Elite Day Camp.

For additional questions, please contact Assistant Coach, Brian Davis, at brian.davis@howard.edu.

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Tuition-Free STEM Camp

The Verizon Innovation Learning Program is a three-week summer program for middle school boys. Participants learn design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality and social entrepreneurship.

Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the summer and one Saturday a month throughout the school year. The summer program runs from June 24 to July 12.

For additional questions, please contact Dr. Shockley at VerizonHU@howard.edu.

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HU Early Learning Center Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program

The Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program focuses on exploration, investigation and discovery activities each day. Children will explore within all three classrooms and will have opportunities to build, collaborate, teach each other and learn together. This makes our summer experience unique. All of the children will get an opportunity to plan and work with all of the teachers and within the different classroom environments throughout the entire day!

This year's camp runs five weeks total in three sessions from June 24 to July 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program enrolls children 3-6 years of age.

For additional questions, please call 202-806-7102.

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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, two Marshall Scholars, one Schwarzman Scholar, over 70 Fulbright Scholars and 22 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. www.howard.edu