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SPRING 2015It is time to think towards all things Spring: the flowers, the sun and Graduation. Attention Seniors and Masters students, are you planning on Graduating in May? All Graduation applications are due by October 24, 2014 to the Registrar’s office to be considered for Graduation. Schedule a time to meet with your mentor to go over your degree plan and fill out the application.
Spring registration is upon us and classes are filling up quickly. Don’t lose out on a course you wanted by waiting until the last minute. Summer Registration has begun as well. Please let Financial Aid know if you are planning on attending in the summer.
Dana Dodson RegistrarPhone: 317-917-3327E-Mail: [email protected]
Message from the President“A New Martin, A New You!” This is a great slogan for the 2014-2015 academic year at Martin University. However, like many slogans or themes it is just as good as the individual decides it will be. The hope is high; the expectations are rising; and the opportunities are blooming, but they are just as good as each student, faculty member, staff member, and administrator wants them to be. The first step toward becoming the New Martin is to know that “We are Martin!” Each student, faculty member, staff member and administrator is Martin University. Are we truly ready to be “new”?
I don’t want anyone to verbally answer this question. I want everyone to think about the answer. After you think about the question and your answer to it, I want you to demonstrate your answer through your behavior, actions, and achievements. To make Martin New, we must work harder to acquire the best education; to make Martin New, we must impart knowledge or teach at a higher level of comprehension and understanding; to make Martin New, we must elevate our support services and positive efforts to make everyone successful here; to make Martin New, we must demonstrate a greater level of care, compassion and love for each other; and to truly make Martin New, we must believe in Martin and what it could be for each of us.
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October 6, 2014Volume 3, Issue 3
Is Indy a Ferguson Waiting to Happen?
Martin University will host a public forum in conjunction with Judge Geoffrey Gaither to discuss rights, police, and race. The forum will be held Monday, October 20th at 6:00 p.m.
Panelists include Chief Rick Hite, Doug Carter (ISP), Vop Osili, Hon. Tanya Walton-Pratt, Chris Reeder, and Sheriff John Layton.
Make plans to attend this informative event.
Martin University supports the Indiana CPA Day of Service!
Martin University students provided invaluable services to the Martindale Brightwood Community by volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry on east 30th Street on Friday, September 26. Students repackaged groceries for distribution, assisted patrons with their groceries and restocked tables. Martin University’s goal is to provide students with opportunities to serve the community using the leadership development skills acquired through Martin’s Service Learning and Leadership curriculum that incorporates the knowledge and skills gained in their respective disciplinary areas.
Participants included Candace Crompton, Dannielle Rhoten, Patrick King, Brandi McNeal, Barbara Allen, Chad Johnson, and activities were coordinated by Jasmound Calloway. Jasmound was instrumental in making this opportunity possible and should be commended for her enthusiastic participation. Jasmound shared “I enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent’s Food Pantry. A few of the people we were serving as well as the other volunteers stated that it was a blessing to have Martin University there. I really had a great time.”
Martin University is proud of our student body and its history of service to the community. These students embody what is possible when a few determined individuals take the opportunity to reach out to others in need.
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Message from the President
Remember, Martin will be just as strong as each of us makes it. It’s time to work harder! It’s time to help others to be better. It’s time to elevate the talk to action and the action to greatness.
John Donne, the English poet and Church of England Cleric, said”…No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee…” Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are all Martin. We are all connected. Our successes elevate us and our failures diminish us. We can be “New”, we can be great, if we believe in each other and work to make it so. The bell of opportunity tolls for each of us, but only our performance will answer the question, are we truly ready to be the “New Martin”.Let’s get busy!
Dr. Eugene G. WhitePresident
Dr. Mattie Solomon was selected for the Featured Authors Event hosted by Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The event was held in Memphis, TN September 24-26th.
A NEW MARTIN, A NEW YOU
“ROCK STARS”
A BIG Martin shout out goes to these students who used maxed-out on the Spring-Summer 2014 Student Discount Incentive. Each of these students received a $500 discount on their summer tuition and a $500 discount on their fall tuition.
Jessica CarrollVikki EwingKeyonna FarrisDavid FlagDeanna HillMary JohnsonTasha LitchfordMonica McDonaldLawanna RobinsonPeter Rujuwa
Getting It Done!Congratulations!
Because of YOU Campus Safety Week was a great success!
We really appreciate all your support.We hope you had fun. We hope you learned something that will help you stay safe.
Plans are already under way for Campus Safety Week 2015!
We want to hear your feedback…What did you like this year?What didn’t you like?What suggestions do you have for 2015?Do you want to participate in any way?Send your comments to [email protected]
Our mission: to promote and maintain a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning, and is consistent with the educational goals of the University.
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Get FREE Indianapolis Zoo or Indiana State
Museum TicketsEnroll in any Spring 2015 semester Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer course and receive two free tickets to the Indianapolis Zoo or Indiana State Museum*
*Qualifying courses include courses with the prefixes of BIO, CHM, MAT, or CTE. Tickets are general admission, adult passes and will be distributed in the qualifying courses during the first two weeks of class. Questions about this offer should be directed to Ms. Lucinda Miller, [email protected] or 317-917-3367.
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StudentsEnter your name to win new Martin
apparel fromMartin's Online Apparel Store.
Complete the online contact card for a chance to win new Martin Gear. You may also enter your name for a chance to win by visiting the Martin University Bookstore Kiosk. Three (3) winners will
be selected.
Winners must be present and participate in the online apparel demonstration.
Dates and times of the demonstrations will be available October 1, 2014.
Visit www.martin.edu or call 317-917-3388 for more information.
The deadline to make your reservation is October 15th.
Tickets for the Alumni Reception/ Dance and Gospel Fest can be purchased at the Bookstore
Kiosk.
Tickets for “And Ya Don’t Stop” available at Kearnyproductions.com
Make plans to the Naming of Fr. Boniface Hardin
Memorial Way Ceremony
Monday, October 27th, 20149:00 a.m. (steps of Church)Immediately following the
President’s Breakfast
FINANCIAL AID Points To Remember
Students must complete a FAFSA ( Free Application For Federal Student Aid ) every year by March 1 to be eligible for maximum federal aid benefit.
REMEMBER - Tax time is FAFSA time!
Things to remember when applying for federal financial aid:
• You must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours to receive federal student loans.
• You may be selected by the United States Department of Education for verification of your FAFSA information by Martin University Financial Aid Team.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) must be maintained to receive Federal and Indiana State Financial Aid.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average AND1.5 (Freshmen and Sophomore), 2.0 Junior and Senior
Minimum Cumulative Completion Rate 68%
There is a limit to the amount of subsidized loans and unsubsidized loans that a student can receive.
There is a limit to the amount of Pell grant dollars a student can receive.
Visit these websites for more information:www.martin.edu www.studentloans.ed.govwww.nslds.ed.gov in.gov./sfa ( Indiana State Aid Website)www. FAFSA.ed.gov
INDIANA STATE BENEFITS FORMS PROCESSING NOTICE
Allow five (5) business days for Martin University’s Financial Aid Department to process Indiana State benefit forms, such as a request for student’s income and expenses.
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Default Management Prevention
A task force Default Management Task Force (DMTF) was created in May to assess what Martin University can do, as a whole, to help our students stay current in repaying their student loans.
Since the inception of DMTF, presentations were given during summer orientation and fall SSE courses. In class presentations have also been provided in designated classes throughout the semesters.
Martin University has partnered with USA Funds to develop a comprehensive plan for educating and helping our students regarding their student loans.
More information will be provided as the task force progresses.
Martin University C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program
Combining Academic and Real-World Experience for Empowerment, Readiness and
Success(C.A.R.E.E.R.S.)
The C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program offers assistance with resume preparation, employment leads, internships, and volunteer and experiential learning opportunities (ELO). Our objective is to position students for success through training, seminars, and workshops. Through the Martin University C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program, Martin University students who meet specific criteria may have an opportunity to partner with various businesses and organizations to receive experiential learning, through internships and on-the-job training. These opportunities will assist students in gaining skills and experience that will be beneficial in the workforce, as well as enhancing their professional and personal growth and development. In addition, the student may be eligible to receive compensation for a specified number of hours and weeks.
All students considering participation in an experiential learning opportunity or internship through the C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program must attend a Pre-Internship Seminar sponsored by the C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program. The dates and times will be announced prior to the seminar.For more information, please contact: Ms. Vera Graves in the C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program office or you may call the office at 317-917-3308, or email [email protected].
Vera Graves, Manager, C.A.R.E.E.R.S. Program
A NEW MARTIN, A NEW YOU
Visit the Martin University Bookstore Kiosk
Located in the main academic building lobby, purchase your school supplies at 50% off, while supplies last. (Flash
drives, earbuds, and Bic pens excluded)
Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and supporters visit the Martin University
Online Apparel Store to order your Martin gear TODAY!!!!!
www.martin.edu
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A NEW MARTIN, A NEW YOU
Martin University2171 Avondale Place Indianapolis, IN 46218
Phone: 317-543-3235Fax: 317-543-4790
www.martin.edu
In its early years it was called a "haven of hope" because it represented a true means to elevate students beyond their current
circumstances to new possibilities and dreams. It is still a "haven of hope".
Fr.Hardin,Founder SisterSchilling,Founder
Martin University is a private, not-for-profit,liberal arts institution on the urban east sideof Indianapolis. Its mission is to provideexcellence in educating and developing allstudents with expertise in serving andempowering low-income, minority, andadult learners in a healthy and collegiateenvironment. It is Indiana's onlypredominately black institution (PBI) ofhigher learning. It has a rich history ofservice and is open to an increasinglydiverse population of students from allwalks of life.
Orbymailat:MartinUniversityAlumniAssociation
MartinUniversity2171AvondalePlace,Indianapolis,IN46218
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Student Ombudsman
The Ombudsman’s office offersconfidential and anonymous supportand advocacy specifically to allstudents. The role of the ombudsmanis to investigate and facilitateresolution of allegations by anystudent of perceived unfair,inappropriate, discriminating orharassing treatment by faculty, staff,administrators, or fellow students. TheOmbudsman's is located on the firstfloor of the main academic building inthe Department of Student Services.For more information please feel freeto contact the Ombudsman, Mr. J.L.Mize, M.S. at (317) 917-3325 [email protected].