The social event of the year - 12th Annual Red & White Ball on August 25, 2018 is here. The event, hosted by the Prairie View Volunteer Fire Fighting Association, Inc. will recognize the fire fighters that have gone above and beyond the call of duty and outstanding citizens of the community. The Red-Hot Summer’s Night in August begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. in the Willie Tempton Memorial Student Ballroom on the beautiful campus Prairie View A&M University. This year’s honorees include Waller County First Responders (Firefighters, Dispatchers and EMS Personnel). Additionally, the Morlon Kizzee Scholarship will be presented to an outstanding Firefighter. The event is open to the public with tickets at $40. Proceeds provide support for the department. For more information, contact Belinda Lewis at lewisbelinda@hotmail.com or Sandra Wenzy at sandracworldcare@yahoo.com. The association is in the midst of its 2018-19 “Give a Dollar & a Darn Campaign.” Donations may be sent to PV Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 427, Prairie View, TX 77446.
The members of Center Hill Primitive Baptist Church will celebrate its 136th Church Anniversary and Home Coming Service on Sunday, August 26, 208 at 2:30 p.m. at the church, 40224 Center Hill Road, Hempstead, Texas. The special guest is Reverend Ryan Wolf, Pastor, Louisville Missionary Baptist Church, Hempstead, Texas. Sister Kathryn Thompson is the Mistress of Ceremony. Other program participants include, Sister LaSheika Harrison, soloist, Center Hill Choir and Visiting Deacons. Reverend Richard D. Hayes is the Pastor. Dinner will be served following the program. For other information, contact 979-826-2889.
The Prairie View First United Methodist Church will sponsor its tasty "FISH FRY LUNCH" Fundraiser on Thursday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 35615 Owens Road. The lunch is $10 each. The members will also raffle off a 55" TV at $5.00 a ticket (3 for $12). Tickets may be purchased from the members. For information contact: Lucius r. Wyatt at 936-857-3426.
The Prairie View Federal Credit Union invite members of the community to take advantage of its Educational Promotion Loans for back to school purchases and activities. The credit union are also in the midst of the New and Refinancing of automobile campaign. The Credit Union now has the Debit Card and Checking services available and membership is open to students of PVAMU. The credit union is located at 704 University Drive in Prairie View. Call 936-857-4925 for information.
Your prayers and encouragement are welcomed for Ada Beal, Irene Davis, B. J. Freeman, Jerry Kellum, Pearl Martin, Willie Smith, Mary Ann Stubblefield, Otelia Watson and Sandra Watson. May God’s peace be with you!
HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY TO: Frank T. Hawkins (20), James Tompkins (20), Sharon Marshall (21), John Osby (21), Amy Boykin (23), Marguerite Robinson (23), Cecil Boykin (24), Desire'e Boykin (26), Iris Sawyer (25), Cheryl Manuel (27), Elaine Francis-Shafer (27), Brad McCleod (29), Jimmie P. Poindexter (30), Tresh'e Boykin (31) and Sharon Tisdell (31). HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY TO: Ida B. Campbell (2), Jasmine Boyer ( 5), Eula Stafford (6), Lee Coleman (6), Martha Harris (6), Edward Reid, Jr. (6), Karen Hadnot (7), Charles Lewter (7), Rosie L. Matlock (7), Sharon Edison Spikes (7), Troyla Washington (7), Valda Jean Combs (8), Kimmy Kim (8), Deborah Jackson (9) and Angela E. Wells (9). HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO: Dorothy and Carlton Carter (2).
A VIEW FROM THE HILL: On August 18-19, Prairie View A&M University welcomed some 2,400 students to the Class of 2022 to the campus for Panther Week. The students having participated in the series of orientations throughout May-July came to the campus in droves for the formal week of events. Traffic to the campus on Sunday, August 19 was like a homecoming event with vehicles backed-up to U.S. 290 waiting turn to get on the campus.
During the week August 20-24, the new students participated in workshops, spirit sessions and get-aquainted games fun filled events at the Recreation Center. They also got a chance to develop the Class of 2022 Shuffle, learn about the university's spirit events, i.e. fight song, cheers, Alma Mater and meeting and greeting the various staff members.
The students were greeted by staff and student leaders and were addressed by President Ruth Simmons at the usual convocation for new students on today in the University’s Recreation Center. Classes for all students begin on August 27 at 8:00 AM.
The students will get a chance to mix and mingle with other students, faculty and staff during the Official Welcome Week August 26-31. There will be many opportunities for the community to come out and meet the new members of the Prairie View Family and enjoy the various social events.
Prairie View A&M University Football team kicks off its 2018-19 Season when they take on the Rice Owls on August 25 at Rice Stadium in Houston at 6:00 p.m. First Year Head Coach Eric Dooley and his staff are hopeful for a great game. Prairie View A&M University's Marching Storm will bring their ever non-stop funk to the Owls fan.
PVAMU Office of Student Employment will host its 3rd Annual Student Employment Job Fair on August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Willie A. Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center – Ballroom (2nd Floor). The event allows students to gain hands-on experience through on-campus and off-campus employment. The job fair is an exceptional opportunity for students to gather information about various departments to determine career options and promote themselves in a professional environment. Employers participate in these events to promote their organizations and to find qualified candidates for internships and job openings within their companies. For information call 936-261-1793 or Email: seo@pvamu.edu.
PVAMU College of Nursing is First in Houston to Train on “Super Tory” Simulators. The “Super Tory” is helping student nurses at the university get that real-world experience, without ever leaving the classroom. They are saving a life during a medical emergency starts with being prepared with proper training. Super Tory resembles an 8-pound baby and can virtually recreate any neonatal medical emergency. She looks real. She feels real. She sounds real. She’s a wireless robot that is the world’s most advanced neonatal patient simulator; and, for the first time, the technology is being used by nursing students in Houston.
Until next week, seek God's guidance in all that you do and you will never be lost. Give thanks to God in all circumstances and you shall receive his grace. Keep the news, achievements and recognitions coming to prairieviewtoday@iwon.com, fax 936-857-5352, phone 936-857-3272 or P. O. Box 2906, Prairie View, Texas 77446.
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