February 2015 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

FAMU Credit Union Named Outlook’s Business of the Year

February 17, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer Many would expect Ernest Allen to be surrounded by balloons after hearing the good news about the company that he leads. However, Allen was found hard at work in his office. Allen, chief executive officer of Florida A&M University Federal Credit Union, is hard

Hundreds of Daddies and Daughters Flock to the Moon

February 17, 2015

By Te’Andrea Hood Outlook Writer The Moon’s parking lot on East Lafayette Street was packed to capacity Feb. 7 as hundreds of little girls were escorted across the street in beautiful dresses holding their fathers’ hands as they prepared to dance the night away. This year

Trustees Voice Desire to Keep 30-year Joint Engineering Program

February 17, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The topic of marriage and not a divorce was the presiding factor discussed at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Feb. 6 trustee board meeting regarding the split of the joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (E-College). Some issues discussed included the lack of funding that has

How can being Rookie Smart keep you Competitive?

February 17, 2015

By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor At the 2015 Association of California School Administrators Conference in Monterey, CA, presenter, Liz Wiseman, an author, researcher, executive advisor and national speaker, raised the critical question, “How can being rookie smart keep you competitive?” The following is an excerpt of

Saving the Environment One Tree at a Time

February 17, 2015

By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer The smell of dirt filled the trail of Lafayette Heritage Trail Park where more than 120 new trees were planted in honor of Arbor Day on Jan. 31. Many volunteers participated in the Arbor Day event in the community where trees were planted

Tabernacle’s Men Offer Tasty Food and Lively Fashions

February 17, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The men’s ministry of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church put on their aprons and chef hats, while some dressed to impress, to put on a taster’s choice sampler and a fashion show for the members of their church and the community. The Walker Ford Community

The Will Power to Stand with Patience

February 17, 2015

By Pastor E.A. Deckard NNPA “If you believe indeed in the Lord Jesus for the salvation of your soul, if you walk uprightly and do not regard iniquity in your heart, if you continue to wait patiently, and believingly upon God; then answers will surely be given to your

Big Bend Minority Chamber Seeks to Empower Women

February 17, 2015

By Eric M. Winkfield Special to the Outlook Women business owners from around the city gathered at Florida A&M University’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center to network, train and to stay current with the trends for

Robinson Named Interim AD

February 17, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Earl D’Wayne Robinson has been named the interim athletic director at Florida A&M University after the sudden death of former Athletic Director (AD), Nelson Townsend, who passed away due to a heart attack during a routine meeting on Jan. 8 Robinson was named

Hawkins Revels in her Trifecta Celebration

February 17, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer She was elated. She was excited. And, most importantly, she was thankful. Attorney Judith Hawkins was glowing as she was the center of attention at her Roast n’ Toast at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Sunday to celebrate the opening of her new