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Weekly Newsletter \u00b7 September 14, 2026<\/strong>
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Google HBCU Campus Tour and RISE Summit<\/strong><\/a>
Elevate your success and build real-world AI skills \u2014 join the opening keynote and panel on Oct 7, 9:00\u201311:10 am in the Student Center 1st Floor Ballroom, followed by hands-on breakout sessions from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, open to any major or experience level.
Good morning, Pirate Nation! This week’s edition features Google’s HBCU RISE Summit, the Fall Career & Internship Fair, two upcoming author talks, a faculty recital celebrating women composers, a Sailing Team recruiting call, Graduate College Day, and a reminder on the Class Ring Sale.
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\u2693 More From Campus
<\/a>2026 Fall Career and Internship Fair<\/strong><\/a>
Open to all students and majors \u2014 connect with employers across industries about careers, internships, and professional opportunities.
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<\/a>Faculty Recital: Dr. Sukyung Yang & Dr. Mihye Kim<\/strong><\/a>
“Women Speaking Romance” \u2014 piano and soprano celebrate women composers across eras. Saturday, Oct 3 at 4:00pm in Ogden Hall.
<\/a>An Author Talk with Dr. Isai T. Urasa<\/strong><\/a>
Professor Emeritus Dr. Isai T. Urasa discusses his new book, Chemistry at Hampton University: A Documentary History, 1970-2022. Thursday, September 24.
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<\/a>Author Talk \u2013 Phill Branch<\/strong><\/a>
Join us at Harvey Library for a discussion with former HU faculty member Phill Branch on his new book, The Double Dutch Fuss. Tuesday, September 22.
<\/a>Class Ring Sale<\/strong><\/a>
Take advantage of the Class Ring Special on September 26, 2026.
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<\/a>Sailing Team is Looking for Walk-Ons<\/strong><\/a>
No sailing experience required \u2014 the D1 Sailing Team is accepting walk-on interest for the 2026 season.
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Also This Week
15th Annual Graduate College Day \u2014 Oct 31<\/a>
Pirate Shuttle \u2014 Schedule & Route Details<\/a>
View All Campus News<\/a>
Submit an Article to Pirate Press<\/a>
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That’s it for this week. Go Pirates! \u2693

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Weekly Newsletter \u00b7 September 14, 2026<\/strong><\/a>Google HBCU Campus Tour and RISE Summit<\/strong><\/a>Elevate your success and build real-world AI skills \u2014 join the opening keynote and panel on Oct 7, 9:00\u201311:10 am in the Student Center 1st Floor Ballroom, followed by hands-on breakout sessions from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, open to any major or experience level.Good morning, Pirate Nation! This week’s edition features Google’s HBCU RISE Summit, the Fall Career & Internship Fair, two upcoming author talks, a faculty recital celebrating women composers, a Sailing Team recruiting call, Graduate College Day, and a reminder on the Class Ring Sale. \u2693 More From Campus<\/a>2026 Fall Career and Internship Fair<\/strong><\/a>Open to all students and majors \u2014 connect with employers across industries about careers, internships, and professional opportunities. <\/a>Faculty Recital: Dr. Sukyung Yang & Dr. Mihye Kim<\/strong><\/a>“Women Speaking Romance” \u2014 piano and soprano celebrate women composers across eras. Saturday, Oct 3 at 4:00pm in Ogden Hall.<\/a>An Author Talk with Dr. Isai T. Urasa<\/strong><\/a>Professor Emeritus Dr. Isai T. Urasa discusses his new book, Chemistry at Hampton University: A Documentary History, 1970-2022. Thursday, September 24. <\/a>Author Talk \u2013 Phill Branch<\/strong><\/a>Join us at Harvey Library for a discussion with former HU faculty member Phill Branch on his new book, The Double Dutch Fuss. Tuesday, September 22.<\/a>Class Ring Sale<\/strong><\/a>Take advantage of the Class Ring Special on September 26, 2026. <\/a>Sailing Team is Looking for Walk-Ons<\/strong><\/a>No sailing experience required \u2014 the D1 Sailing Team is accepting walk-on interest for the 2026 season. Also This Week15th Annual Graduate College Day \u2014 Oct 31<\/a>Pirate Shuttle \u2014 Schedule & Route Details<\/a>View All Campus News<\/a>Submit an Article to Pirate Press<\/a> That’s it for this week. Go Pirates! \u2693

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