Jones, who is nationally recognized as the 7th woman to receive a Ph. D in mathematics in the country, is retiring after 35 years of service to Norfolk State. The university will reopen at 8 a.m. Students will return Jan. 16. The NSU Veterans Upward Bound Office is now accepting applications from Veterans and Active Duty Personnel to take free college prep courses in math, English, GED, typing and computer training, which will begin in January 2001. Evening and Saturday classes will be available.
Parents also are welcome.
Orientation check-in will begin at 8 a.m. in the lobby of L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Students will have the opportunity to tour the campus and meet with faculty from the academic colleges. Representatives from the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, Athletics and Student Services also will be on hand. The Urban League of Hampton Roads at 627-0864, ext.