Founders Library Tour

When our class went to Founders Library it was the first time that I had been in that library. When we walked in the first thing that we saw was a model scale of Howard University and the surrounding area. The only place we couldn't find was Meridian Hall because it is so far off of campus. There were so many pictures and historical pieces. On one side of the library there was a display to honor the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Alpha Chapter (AKA). In the room with the pictures there was a table that was over 100 years old. Many famous and historical people have bben on this campus and their pictures are in Founders Library.

For the Fellas (a random poem i wrote)

Dear Mr. Chocolate, Mr. Caramel,
Mr. Beautiful Brown

Mister with the Hershey Kisses skin
Lips so plump and soft
And hair so thick,
You just want to play in it.

Mister with the swirl of cultures
One look in his eyes and you're in love
Dimples so deep,
You can't help but smile when you see him.

Mister with the light skin
The one we sometimes call "light bright"
Skin so smooth,
It feels like you're rubbin silk

Mister with that special swagger
Confidence as high as the Empire State Building
but never confuse that with cockiness

Fantasia talks about the "hood boys"
wife beaters and jeans.
Ciara talks about being saved
By that special Superman

Every brotha is different
The best one is
Waitin for his Mrs. Right
Instead of gettin with Mrs. Right Now

Chapel 11/2

On Novemeber 2, 2008, Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau spoke at chapel service that was held at Cramton Auditorium. His chapel service speech sounded a little like his convocation speech, where he talked a lot about hope and changes he wanted to bring to Howard University. Since he spoke at Chapel right before the election, he talked voting and Barack Obama. Many of the speakers talked about Obama and prayed that he would win the election.

Nanotechnology Symposium

On Novemeber 21, 2008, I went to a Nanotechnology Symposium that was in Blackburn Ballroom. The speaker was a professor from Harvard University. Most of what he talked about went over my head and I couldn't understand what he was talking about. My chemistry professor told our class that if we had went we would get extra credit. The thing that I remember the most is the professor was talking about something called nanoskiving.

Dr. Carr lecture

The word that I remember the most about Dr. Carr's lecture was the word "Obamamania." he talked about the hype that surround Barack Obama, but what people tend to forget are the people who came before Obama. Dr. Carr talked about the many African Americans who helped pave the way for Obama to be the 44th president, and the first African American one. Dr. Carr played a jazz record of an African American who was trying to run for president many years ago. Of the names that he mentioned, the only names that I recognized were Shirley Chisholm and Jesse Jackson. While talking about Obama he was also teaching how to answer research questions.

Howard University Tour

Bethune Annex
2225 4th St, NW
Kelly Miller graduated from Howard University in 1880. He became part of the Howard faculty in 1890 and in 1895 added sociology to the university's curriculum. Miller lived at 2225 4th St, NW. His home was demolished in 1965 and the Bethune Annex Residence Complex for irls was built.


Miner Teachers College Building (Miner Hall) 2565 Georgia Ave, NW
The Miner Teachers College was originally a school to train black teachers in Washington, D.C. for more than 70 years. this school combined with the Wilson Teachers College in 1955.


Howard Hall
607 Howard Place, NW
Howard Hall was built in 1869 and is one of the oldest buildings on campus. it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974 and was restored. The house was orginally built for General Oliver Otis. The Hall now serves as the Alumni Center.






Howard University Gallery of Art
The Howard University Gallery of Art is located at the Lulu Vere Childers Hall, also known as the Fine Arts building. It was established in 1928, but moved to Childers Hall in 1961. The gallery consists of different collections of African American art.




Founders Library
500 Howard Place, NW
Almost every Howard student has to at least walk by Founders Library, even if they do not go inside. It was established in 1939. Inside Founders Library you will find many exhibits, including one about Howard's history.

Opening Convocation

When i went to Cramton Auditorium for the Opening Convocation that included President Sidney A. Ribeau, the auditorium was full and they were not allowing anyone to come in. I went back to my room to watch it on TV but found out it wouldn't be playing until later in the day when I would be in class. I found out it would be playing live on the radio so my roommate and I just listened to the convocation. Dr. Ribeau talked about the problems he saw at Howard, and what he believed needed to be changed. He gave a great speech that gave the students and faculty hope for a good future.