for KSU students. This grant opportunity will be evaluated again next year and a decision made to reapply.

On April 30th the first KSU Football Golf Tournament was held at Juniper Hills. Despite a downpour of rain, 18-teams participate. 21 teams paid, but three backed out due to the weather conditions. The event showcased Coach John L. Smith, introducing him to the community and raised more than 8,500 in support of the football program.

Artist Synthia Saint James' specially commissioned painting was unveiled on May 19 to a large crowd of onlookers in the Student Center Ballroom. More than 150 people attended including: Board of Regent Chairperson Karen Bearden; State Sen. Gerald A. Neal; Frankfort Mayor William May, Frankfort City Manager Tim Zisoff; and Commissioner Tommy Haynes. In addition, there were several community wide events held including viewings at the State Capitol, the Frankfort Library and the Lancaster. Prints will soon be available for purchase on-line on the KSU Website. The original artwork will be displayed on the 2nd floor of Hume Hall. To date, only two prints have been sold. Recommendations have been made to re-price the prints and make available at a reduced new price points initially to faculty and alumni, followed by heavy promotion to the general public. The artwork will be available via KSU's new Web Mall and the new KSU Spirit Store.

KSU played host to 10 students from Saint Catharine College on June 13th after news of the school's closure was made public. Students and guest were treated to tours, lunch and information about what Kentucky State University had to offer. Incentive Tuition Scholarships were offered to students interested in enrolling at KSU.

To date, three students have committed to Kentucky State University.

Kentucky State University was a sponsor of the Kentucky Pro-Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 24th as the Hall of Fame welcomed KSU football great Council Rudolph. KSU was represented well at the induction and following reception attended by the Interim President, KSU Football coaches and players, members of the President's Cabinet, Regents, Alumni, KSU supporters and several members of the Rudolph family. Council Rudolph was very appreciative of the outpouring of support from KSU.

On July 8, KSU held a news conference to announce the hiring of two new basketball coaches. KSU graduate Jamaal Jackson was hired as the new Men's Basketball Coach, and former Associate Head Coach of the Thorobrettes basketball team, Terrance Slater was named Head Coach of the Women's Basketball Team.

A team of faculty and staff have been formed and have created a plan for 2016 Football Homecoming. The plan and budget, approved by President Thompson, includes suggested activities from Alumni and Students.

Finally, two vacant positions within the External Relations and Development Division have been filled and one staff member recently resigned. Mr. JC Campbell was hired in June filling the role of Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. Dedra McDowell, who

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