SC State University recognizes outstanding student achievement during 2011 Honors and Awards Convocation<http://www.blackcollegevoice.com/?p=488> April 7, 2011 Orangeburg, S.C. - SC State University's annual spring Honors and Awards Convocation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 3 p.m. in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton (SHM) Memorial Center. During the event, which carries the theme, "Embracing a Culture of Excellence," student scholars who have achieved academic excellence throughout the 2010-2011 academic term will be formally recognized. This year's convocation speaker is SC State alumnus and evangelist, RV Brown, '79. Brown is the founder and president of Outreach to America's Youth, Inc. (O.T.A.Y.), an organization whose primary goal is to liberate America's youth through motivational speeches, workshops and visual presentations about drugs, alcohol and various other topics. Brown, a SC State University alum, is the author of "Breaking The Chain," a book used to teach students in small group settings. He regularly conducts "Breaking The Chain" school assemblies in middle and high schools. On Father's Day weekend of 2005, Brown released "Step Up to the Plate Dad!" This book is a powerful tool in which Brown exposes men to the spiritual weapons needed to fight Satan and defend their families. The importance of mothers is also strongly emphasized. www.blackcollegevoice.com<http://www.blackcollegevoice.com> Dr. Blanche Sanders Dean Of University Libraries Alcorn State University J. D. Boyd Library 1000 ASU Drive #539 Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 blanche@alcorn.edu (601) 877-6350 phone (601) 877-3885 fax Alcorn State University Mission Statement: Alcorn State University, a Historically Black College and University, is a comprehensive land-grant institution that celebrates a rich heritage with a diverse student and faculty population. The University emphasizes intellectual development and lifelong learning through the integration of diverse pedagogies, applied and basic research, cultural and professional programs, public service and outreach while providing access to globally competitive academic and research programs. Alcorn strives to prepare graduates who will be well-rounded future leaders of high character who will be competitive in the global marketplace of the 21st century. Vision Statement: Alcorn State University will become the premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally-competitive leaders, and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships which benefit the surrounding communities, state, nation and world.