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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008

Dr. George E. Ross, President

Alumni Weekend was held in Vicksburg, MS and on the Main Campus  May 8-10, 2008 and was a tremendous success. During the President's Reception, Dr. Ross recognized the newly selected basketball coach (Larry Smith) as well as the Athletic Director (Dr. Darren Hamilton).  Following the President's Reception an informal reception was held for Alcorn State University Golden Class, Class of 58. 

The regular Alumni Association Meeting was held Friday morning at the Ray Auditorium.  The detail minutes from the meeting will be disseminated at a later date.  One of the major items to come out of the meeting is that Dr. Ross announced a Meet the President Tour initiative to personally meet and talk to Alcornites throughout the State and Nation.  The first such meeting will take place June 4 in Jackson, MS. followed by additional meetings in North and South Mississippi. 

Hopefully the Houston Chapter will be  scheduling time to meet with Dr. Ross soon.

(Excerpts from a document created by Mr. James Stubbs, COL, RET)

 

VICKSBURG —Former Alcorn State University star Larry Smith was introduced as the school’s men’s basketball coach in a news conference here today (May 8, 2008). Smith, 50, replaces Sam West, who posted a 44-103 record in five seasons. Alcorn State won just seven games and lost 24 in 2007-08 and did not qualify for the SWAC tournament.
 
 “I know it’s not going to be easy,” said Smith, who signed a four-year contract with a $125,000 base salary. “But this thing’s going to happen. Believe me, I’m here for the duration. It’s not going to be easy getting rid of me.
 
 Smith spent 23 years as a player and coach in the NBA and was an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA until last week. He was an assistant with the Houston Rockets when they won NBA titles in 1994 and ’95
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