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Claflin Alumni Couple To Serve as Grand Marshals for 2017 Homecoming Parade
 

Homecoming has a special meaning for two Claflin University alumni. They were married on homecoming and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on homecoming. It seems logical that Walter H. and Laura S. Moore will serve as grand marshals for the 2017 Claflin homecoming parade.
 
The husband-wife team will lead the annual procession at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, starting at Edisto Memorial Gardens and ending at Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Physical Education Center on Magnolia Street.
 
The Moores were married on November 21, 1964, Homecoming Day at Claflin. Fifty years later, they returned to the University to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The couple was also recognized for their philanthropy and inducted into Claflin's Hall of Fame.
 
Mr. Moore graduated cum laude in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. The Petersburg, Va., native earned a master's degree in public administration in the same year at the University of Northern Colorado. Moore became an operations research analyst for the Naval System Command Center in Dahlgren, Va., and was later appointed TERRIER software acquisition manager for the Naval Sea Systems Command in Arlington, Va. Moore, whose civil service career with the Navy spanned 33 years, is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
 
Mrs. Moore graduated summa cum laude in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in English. She later earned a master's degree in English from Howard University, and master's degrees in education and counseling and psychology from the University of Maryland. She retired from the Charles County Public School System in Maryland after serving as an English teacher, reading specialist and counselor. She then began a second career as an occupational therapist after receiving a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Howard University. She is a native of St. George, S.C.
 
The Moores strongly believe in supporting their alma mater and higher education. In 2002, they established the Walter and Laura Shuler Moore Endowed Scholarship at Claflin University with a $10,000 donation, and have continued their philanthropy with annual contributions to the University. In 1995, they established the Shuler-Moore Scholarship at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in St. George, which, to date, has awarded more than 20 scholarships to church members attending a four-year institution.
Claflin University Launches $5 Wednesday 

According to USA Today, on average, Americans spend about $20 per week getting lunch in restaurants. Looking at this formula, Claflin University has announced a new fundraising campaign titled $5 Wednesday. "We are asking that instead of going out to eat lunch on Wednesday, consider donating $5 or more to Claflin University," said Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, vice president for Institutional Advancement. The $5 Wednesday campaign will help support the FOCUS100 Scholarship Fund.
 
Established in 2004 by Claflin University's Board of Visitors, The FOCUS100 Scholarship Fund contributes emergency funding assistance to students who might otherwise be forced to forfeit attending school due to short term financial hardships. This scholarship specifically supports tuition, fees, housing, book stipends and coverage for other unexpected school-related financial emergencies.

The FOCUS100 Scholarship Fund provides a crucial financial bridge, allowing students to fulfill their dream of graduating from Claflin University when personal resources are exhausted.

To date, more than 1,200 students have been awarded FOCUS100 scholarships. 

To donate to the $5 Wednesday campaign, click here. Please note that you can donate to this campaign every Wednesday. 
D.R.E.A.M. to Participate in Collegiate Gathering Concert Series 

Claflin University's D.R.E.A.M. Gospel Choir is participating in the Collegiate Gathering on November 3-4, 2017, at Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, S.C. In its third year, the concert series will begin on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lightsey Chapel Auditorium with musical selections by various college and university choirs. The event is sponsored by the National Collegiate Gospel Choral Union.

The Experience Kickback will be held in the cafeteria immediately after the concert with doors opening at 9:30 p.m. Saturday morning and afternoon will include breakout sessions, a panel discussion and an acoustic café available to college and community choir members and musicians. All collegiate gospel choirs will sing together in concert at 6:30 p.m.

Other choirs participating include Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Columbia College, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina University,  Francis Marion University, North Carolina A&T State University, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina Columbia, University of South Carolina Upstate and Winthrop University.

The Experience Kickback is a sociable time for fun, fellowship and music among college students. The breakout sessions will include topics on stress management, vocal techniques, musicianship, leadership, and liturgical dance. The panel discussion titled "The Think Tank" will allow for dialogue with professionals who will bring wisdom to help guide students concerning the many challenges they face on their campuses. The "Acoustic Café" is a time for students to enjoy entertainment provided by their peers while dining together in the cafeteria.

The National Collegiate Gospel Choral Union (NCGCU), formerly known as the South Carolina Student Choral Union (SCSCU), is an organization purposed in "Educating and Empowering The Next Generation" by focusing on Educational Development, Health Disparities, Financial Awareness, Spiritual Enrichment, and Leadership Fundamentals.
Faculty News

Dr. Nan Li, associate professor of Education, is serving on an accrediting team with the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  CAEP is a national accreditation body that provides the accreditation review for universities and colleges nationally. Its mission is to advance excellence in educator preparation.
Alumni News
Gerald Mackey, '74, will be recognized in the inaugural  class of Pillars of Palmer for Eastside Day 2017 on Friday, November 3.  Pillars of  Palmer are individuals or groups  who have played an instrumental role in the partnership between  Trident Technical College's Palmer Campus and the  Eastside Community. Prior to his retirement from Trident Technical College, Mackey was first the associate dean of arts and sciences at the Palmer Campus and later became the campus director.  The event will be held  at the downtown Charleston  campus.

Columbia SC 63 will host a book signing for Cecil Williams, '60, on Thursday, November 2, at 6 p.m. at the Tapp's Arts Center, 1644 Main Street.  Williams' latest publication, titled Unforgettable, is full of extraordinary images, many seen for the first time from Williams' vast archives. The book also includes historical narratives and essays from scholars around the country.


Join the Charlotte Alumni Chapter of the Claflin University International Alumni Association (CUIAA) on Saturday, November 18 for the 1st Annual Health and Wellness 5K Walk and Run. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the race starts at 7 a.m. at the Edisto Memorial Garden Arts Center Shelter. Individual, student and team rates are available. To learn more and to register, click here. Registration ends on November 4.
Panther Pride
Claflin Falls to Benedict in Home Volleyball Finale

For the second straight time this season, it took five sets to decide a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Eastern Division volleyball match between Claflin and Benedict College.

Benedict defeated the Lady Panthers 3-2 (21-25, 25-19, 28-30, 25-18, 20-18)  on Friday, October 27 at the Tullis Arena.
 
With the loss, Claflin dropped to fourth place in the division at 6-8 and 6-16.
 
Claflin will return to action against Fort Valley State University on November 2.  The match will be played at the HPE Arena on the campus of Fort Valley State with the first serve scheduled for 6 p.m.

Claflin will remain on the road to close out the season at Francis Marion University in a non-conference match on November 7 followed by a match against Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Ga., on November 10.
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@Claflin is published by the Office of Communications & Marketing 
President: Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, '65
Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, '73
Assistant Vice President for Communications & Marketing: George Johnson Jr.
Public Relations Director: J. Craig Cotton
Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator: Bernita Cooper, '12
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