Featured speaker for Black History Month
Deborah Mathis, author of "Yet a Stranger: Why Black Americans Still Don't Feel at Home," is the featured speaker for Black History Month in February. She is currently an assistant professor at the Medill School of Journalism for Northwestern University, Washington, D.C., program and is a former KATV news anchor in Little Rock. Her lecture will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Student Union. Mathis' lecture is one of several events during Black History Month. To see a detailed list of activities, click here. Or, for more information contact Jerrod Lockhart at 972-2055 or via email at jlockhar@astate.edu.

Netmobile returns from Louisiana 
The Delta Center for Economic Development loaned the Netmobile to Louisiana State University as part of disaster relief efforts. The Netmobile returned last week from Baton Rouge, where it had been since early September. The Netmobile is a customized van to provide mobile Internet service using a satellite connection and gas-powered generator, and uses 11 laptop computers in a wireless network. Small business owners from New Orleans and other coastal areas put the computers to good use accessing essential technology services.

Student receives $1,000 4th place award 
Undergraduate student Carol Hibbard of Portia participated in a national essay competition, sponsored by the Americanism Educational League and Pilgrim Foundation. Her economics essay was under the direction of her instructor, Dr. Larry Dale.

Memphis Symphony performs tomorrow
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center. Performance tickets for the Fowler Center concert may be purchased by calling 972-2781, or online at http://tickets.astate.edu. For more details, see the NewsPage.

President's List and Deans' List announced for fall
The President's and Deans' Lists for the fall semester have been released by the Registrar's Office. The two lists recognize the 1,552 undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while carrying 12 or more credit hours of study. The President's List (designated as PL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0. The Deans' List (DL) includes students with a grade point of 3.6 to 3.79. To access lists, click here.

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