Washington-Metropolitan Area ChapterWelcomes Mickey Leland InternsOn March 18, the Washington-Metropolitan Area chapter of the TSUAlumni Association hosted a reception forStephen Payne and Neinka Dowden, twoTSU students participating in the MickeyLeland Congressional Internship Program.The students were in Washington for sixweeks; Payne worked for U.S. Rep. SheilaJackson Lee while Dowden interned in theoffices of U.S. Rep. Gene Green. Joiningthe group was <strong>University</strong> of Houston studentAjanea Miles. Miles was assigned tothe office of U.S. Rep. Martin Frost.The Mickey Leland CongressionalInternship Program, founded by formerCongressman Mickey Leland in 1978,introduces minority and economically disadvantagedstudents to the inner workingsof the political structure through internships.Participants are given responsibilitiesas varied as preparing legislative briefings,attending constituent meetings and handlingcorrespondence, drafting speeches, researchingresolutions and legislation, and organizingand attending press conferences. Formore information, visit the Mickey LelandCenter on World Hunger and Peace at<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> at http://www.houstonhungernet.org/mickey/Contributed by Judy Jackson, Washington-Metro AreaAlumni Association<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong>Maroon & Gray Club - Alumni ChapterThe Maroon & Gray Club is a non-profit supportgroup for the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong>Student Athletic Department. We are a 501 (c)non-profit organization, under the incorporationof the <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> NationalAlumni Association.The purpose of the club is to provide the athleticdepartment with financial assistance and in– kind support. We are seeking all ex-athletes,men and women, as well as ex-students and anyfriends that LOVE <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong>.We need you as a part of the group! To join,contact Charles N. O’Saw, president:phone: 281-835-0564 • Fax: 281-835-4348e-mail: cnoosaw@aol.comDallas Alumni ChapterThe Dallas alumni chapter recently held its 5thAnnual Scholarship and Awards Banquet, June 26at the Holiday Inn Select. Congratulations to all ofthe honorees! If you reside in the Dallas area, joinyour alumni association today! Meetings are thesecond Monday of each month.THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT TSUpresent:Something All Our Own:THE GRANT HILLCOLLECTIONOF AFRICANAMERICAN ARTon displayJune 27 to Aug. 31, 2004Enjoy nearly 50 works that reflectthe African-American experience,including pieces by Romare Bearden,Phoebe Beasley, Malcolm Brown,Elizabeth Catlett, and four <strong>Texas</strong>artists.The <strong>University</strong> Museum is openTuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. &Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.For further information, please call Natasha L. Turnerat 713.313.7120. To reserve a docent-led tour group,please contact Bettie J. Harris at 713.313.7145.6 Summer 2004 • GENERATIONS OF PRIDE
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITYNational Alumni AssociationLifetime Membership ApplicationName:Date:Address:Daytime Phone:Evening Phone:Email Address:Occupation:Graduation Year:DOB:Degree Type:School Interest/organizations:Please Check the Box for which you are remitting payment:o 1. payment installment o 2. payment installments o 3. payment installmentsExplanation Of Lifetime Membership DuesArticle III Section 2 (E) of the Constitution and Bylaws for TSUNAA states that for:Life Members - Any person who pays the sum of four hundred fifty dollars ($450). This amount is retiredin three (3) consecutive years at a minimum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per year. Such persons maychoose to retire the debt in one payment, or in less than the three (3) year maximum.TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITYNational Alumni AssociationMembership ApplicationName:___________________________________Date:____________________________________Address:__________________________________________________________________________Daytime Phone:____________________________Evening Phone:_________________________Email Address:____________________________________________________________________Occupation:_____________________________Dob:_____________________________________Graduation Year:_________________Degree Type:_____________________________________School Interest/organizations:_______________________________________________________Please Check Areas Of Interests:oMembership oPublic Relations oFundraising oCampus AffairsoPublications oSpecial Projects oLegislative oOtherTSU NATIONAL ALUMNI DUES ARE $50 PAID ANNUALLYGENERATIONS OF PRIDE • Summer 2004 7