Saturday, September 13, 2008

First Ladies 5K Walk



On this day Paine College continue to celebrate the Inaugural celebration of the First Ladies 5K Walk by Dr. Tina Marshall Bradley. The Mission of the First Ladies 5K Walk was to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Augusta.
The effort was to strengthen relationships with partners in the community as well as help area youth in educational advancement. Paine College gave The Boys & Girls Club of Augusta $1,000 donation for charity to help are in youth educational advancement.

19th Annual Jazz Fest






The Jazz Festival is a historicallyevent that's held every year on Labor Day weekend, but this year was rescheduled to accomodate the inaugaration of Paine College's 14th President Dr. George C. Bradley. Cher Best and Minesota Ftttz of Kiss 96.3 FM will emcee the concert adn tickets are available from teh Paince College Business Office. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The purpose of the Jazz Festival is to benefit the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Paine College is a UNCF member institute adn contributes each year to the campaing, the Jazz Festival started off small by booking local bands and, over the years, it has grown bigger and better. The event took place September 13, 2008 5PM at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater @ the Riverwalk downtown Augusta GA. This year artists that were invited was Augusta own Bobby Boyd, Loretta Holloway, The Play Back Band and Not Gaddy Servants.

Born and raised in Belton, South Carolina, Loretta had planned a career far removed from singing --- that of an English teacher. Majoring in English at Claflin College, Loretta found her naturally gifted voice would be a means by which she could finance her schooling. She performed, at night, in small jazz clubs to help pay her tuition and was genuinely surprised by the overwhelming response.

Bobby Boyd arrived in New York after completing his schooling in Augusta, Ga. His musical adventures began when he signed with Bang Records (a subsidiary of United Artist Record Company). Soon moving to Veep Records who had a positive impact in Bobby's career. Having international appeal Bobby took his career abroad signing with A&Z Records, distributed by Sono Press throughout Europe.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Inaugural Scholarship Ball Honoring Dr. George C. Bradley 14th President of Paine College Ball



As the Inaugural Events for Dr. Bradley matriculated throughout the week. One of the most fun events during the week had to be the Inaugural Scholarship Ball. The Ball was sensational, it was a night cap of eating, dancing, and social interaction. The intentions of the Inaugural Ball was to raise money for scholarships and money for students to improve upon technology so that we can have up to date to make Paine College one of the premiere Liberal Arts institutions in the southern region. Master of Ceremony was The Honorable Michael L. Thurmond, a Paine Alumni of 1975, who is now Commissioner of Labor of the State of Georgia.

Today me and our other intern organized the shirts that had to be discributed Saturday morning for 5K Walk and promoted during lunch and dinner hours for students to register.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Community Celebration

Lets Celebrate


September 11, 2008 at 12 noon Paine College hosted a Community Celebration on the main campus. The event was for the inauguration of Paine College’s 14th president, Dr. George C. Bradley. The entire Augusta Community was invited to celebrate and share common interests, goals and views related to Paine College. Radio personalities from 96.3 Kiss FM and Power 107.7 were there broadcasting live from the event. Paine College prepares to become a premier liberal arts institution in the region the institution adn hopes to gain community support and strive to foster long lasting relationships with our community friends and leaders of Augusta, GA through “friend” raising.
It was a free event that feature face painting, obstacle courses, and more for children. There were lots of food, fun and music for the adult to enjoy. The Community Celebration was one of the special events that is taken place to celebrate Dr. Bradley’s inauguration.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Today me and the staff attended Institutional Development/Public Relations meeting concerning the duties of each individual during the events of Inaugural of President Bradley.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

"Suicide Prevention Day"



On today, Paine College C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Comprehensive Center (Choosing Healthy Options in Educational Services) Held its Suicide Prevention Day in the Peter Campus Student Center. The purpose of the event was to educate students on living healthy a life. The guest speaker of today was Augusta State Counselor Ms. Shannon Nix.


As the Jazz Festival was approaching, advertising was very important. So on today I passed out flyers & went to Applebee's to meet Paige about gift cards for the event.

Monday, September 8, 2008

On today I created a Marketing Plan for he 19th Annual Jazz Festival.
Today is my Birthday and I was in the office working on the upcoming events for the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. George C. Bradley. Events that I particulary worked on was First Ladies 5k Walk, Jazz Festival.