AUC Commencement Schedules Interdenominational Theological Center May 3, 8:30 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. William D. Watley, Ph.D., senior pastor of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Newark, New Jersey and the visionary and founder of St. James Preparatory School. Morris Brown College May 10, 4:00 p.m. John H. Lewis Gym, MBC campus Speaker: Rev. Dr. Perry Simmons, Jr., Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey Morehouse School of Medicine May 17, 9:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. Speaker: Helene D. Gayle, M.D., President & Chief Executive Officer, CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc.) Morehouse College May 18, 8:00 a.m. On the Century campus. Speaker: Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D., First CEO and President of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Spelman College May 18, 5:00 p.m. Cathedral at Chapel Hill, 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA Speaker: TBA Clark Atlanta University May 19, 8:00 a.m. Panther Stadium on the CAU campus Speaker: Dr. Reatha Clark King Editor’s Note This is our final edition for the academic year. Our print and internet publishing schedules will return for the fall semester.

JUST NEWS Vocalist’s performance closes music series Tenor Tyrone Chambers closed the Carol Brice series with a performance at 8 p.m. April 26 at the Oklahoma City History Center. Chambers, a New Orleans native, has been immersed in music since his youth. Before going to Morehouse College in Atlanta, he sang in his high school chorus and with the New Orleans Society of Musicians Inc. Chambers is a 2006 magna cum laude graduate of Morehouse, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music. While at Morehouse College, he was a member and featured soloist in the famed Morehouse Glee Club and studied voice under Mel Foster. For the past two years, he has worked at the North Avenue Presbyterian Church of Atlanta as a soloist and staff singer. A former member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the Atlanta Opera Chorus, Chambers is pursuing a master’s degree in voice at the University of Oklahoma. He is studying under Donna Cox. Among Chambers’ many honors and awards are his membership in the International Golden Key Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the National Dean’s List. He also teaches at Marcus Garvey School in Oklahoma City. $60-Million in grants to help 48 colleges improve science teaching Forty-eight undergraduate colleges will receive a total of $60-million over four years from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to pioneer new approaches to recruit and retain students in biology. A trusted source continued by noting that Spelman College is planning to film a documentary movie about its students who successfully pursued degrees and careers in science, thus encouraging worthy high-school students.

THAT TIME OF YEAR Spring essentials from the stylist (NewsUSA) - It’s time to peel off those itchy wool sweaters ladies and jump into spring style with the ultimate guide to this year’s essentials from Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon and the frugal fashionista shopping haven, Prime Outlets. According to Harmon, style sensei to Hollywood elite, bringing great style into your wardrobe can be as simple as adding a few key pieces each season. "Dressing well can be easy and affordable; you just need to know what to look for and how to bring it into your wardrobe," explains Harmon. Another key factor, he notes, is knowing where to go to get the look, citing the outlets as the place to experiment with trends and get direct access to some of the world’s most fashionable, trend-defining clothing. Known as the destination for value-minded fashionistas, Prime Outlets features a compelling collection of designer and name-brand retailers offering everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent off full retail prices, including style icons kate spade, Coach Factory and Salvatore Ferragamo. Prime Outlets suggests the following spring essentials from the stylist to help create a look straight off the runway: 1. Be Bold with Color -; Trade in all that black - this spring is all about bright colors! Add a splash of color to any outfit with a violet blazer, a pair of blue flats or a yellow clutch. 2. Boy Meets Girl -; Add vests, V-neck sweaters and high-waisted trousers to your closet this spring as menswear makes its way into women’s fashions. This season is all about the fitted, tailored, menswear-inspired look. 3. Sheer Indulgence -; Layer translucent fabrics over camisoles or under jackets to capture a soft, feminine look. Follow the trend with blouses and dresses layered with luminous, pale-colored materials and add iridescent accessories. 4. Best Dressed -; The absolute spring trend is the return of the dress. Look for the classic, sleeveless shift, stylish frocks with ruffled accents, flowing floral prints and pronounced patterns, along with the essential, button-down shirtdress. 5. In the Trenches -; Stay cozy, yet chic, on cool days with the must-have item of the season - a trendy trench coat. Whether yellow, green or blue, a colored trench coat is a crucial element in every fashionista’s wardrobe and a great way to make a bold entrance. For more information about Prime Outlets locations and directories of designer and name brand stores throughout the United States, please visit www.primeretail.com.

ARTIST PROFILE Keri Lynn Hilson Keri Lynn Hilson (born October 27, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B singer and songwriter signed to Zone 4/Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records. She is part of a collective of writers and producers known as The Clutch. Keri Hilson has been writing music for individual artists since 2001. She has written music for Toni Braxton, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Teairra Mari, Ciara, the Pussycat Dolls, Avant, Ruben Studdard, B5, Diddy, Chingy, LeToya, Ludacris, Rich Boy, Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Desman, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Lloyd Banks, Keke Palmer, Omarion, Tiffany Evans, and Timbaland. With many of the songs Hilson takes part in writing she also does background vocals, such as in "Runaway Love" and "Wait a Minute". Hilson has also made a name for herself as an arranger and background vocalist lending her talents on many of the songs she’s written. Hilson had remained behind the scenes for the most part until 2004 when she was featured on Xzibit’s single, "Hey Now (Mean Muggin’)", for his album, Weapons of Mass Destruction. She made her performing debut at the 2004 MTV Europe Awards in which she performed the song with Xzibit. In 2006, Hilson reappeared on the music scene in the video for Nelly Furtado’s single "Promiscuous". Since then Hilson has signed with Timbaland’s new label Mosley Music Group which is in association with Interscope Records. The pair are currently working on the singer’s debut album, which is expected to involve further production by Timbaland, Danja, Xzibit, Polow da Don, The Underdogs, Organized Noize, Bangladesh, Tha Cornaboyz, Tony Dixon, Eric Dawkins, Tank and guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and Justin Timberlake. Polow da Don confirmed that Hilson’s first single will be "Henny and Apple Juice" featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. The same year, she was featured on "Help", the second single from Lloyd Banks’ Rotten Apple. In 2007, Hilson has had several appearances on Timbaland’s solo effort, Shock Value. She is featured on "The Way I Are", "Scream", and "Miscommunication". On international versions, she is also featured on a track titled "Hello". She was also featured in "Lost Girls" and "Good Things" on Rich Boy’s debut album. On Britney Spears’ 2007 album Blackout, Hilson is credited as a writer and backing vocalist. A promotional video of her song "Where Did He Go" has leaked recently. It is unknown if this is going to be released as a single or if it is even to appear on the Album. Hilson recently released a single entitled "Get It Girl" with Timbaland. It is available through iTunes. She also played the lead role in Usher’s music video "Love in This Club" and appeared on Nelly’s Party People music video. Keri Hilson previously collaborated with Justin Timberlake on a song entitled, "Headsprung".

SOME MO’ FROM THE DIGEST QUOTE of the Day: You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room. –Theodor Geisel–