Tennessee State University Parent Guide

January 2011, Issue 14

Don't Let The Ball Drop!

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The academic calendar has a complete schedule for the Spring 2011 semester.

After settling in and getting back to the routine,
Students may feel more comfortable about fitting in.
Getting involved on campus is one way to start.
We recommend these opportunities and hope they take part.


The first opportunity for involvement is within Greek life at TSU. We offer various fraternities and sororities if students are interested in pledging. Each chapter has an array of events planned throughout each semester like the NBA Luau with the Beta Omicron Chapter.

TSU Choir Performs For Oprah Winfrey

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From the Tennessean:
Oprah Winfrey didn't talk, and Merle Haggard didn't sing.

They sat, quietly, in plush seats, next to the president of the United States, the first lady and fellow Kennedy Center Honors recipients Paul McCartney, show tune stylist Jerry Herman and famed dancer/choreographer Bill T. Jones on Sunday night, as host Caroline Kennedy proclaimed the glittering evening's intent.

How to Land an Internship

Internships during college provide class credit and valuable experience that can bulk up your student's resume and land him a job after he graduates. Students who have taken a few classes in their field of interest - especially sophomores and juniors - should start looking for summer or semester internships, and parents can help guide them with the following tips:

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