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The Imhotep Program (Game Show) - Live Taping April 29th

A Game Show similar to the popular TV show, Jeopardy

04/26/10

The Imhotep Program will be a video-taped program that tests students on mental health issues including topics such as self-esteem, Black history, suicide prevention, violence prevention, mental health careers, etc.

The Imhotep Program was part of the grant written by Dr. Ayo Gooden and was made possible through funding from the HBCU-Center for Excellence in Substance Abuse and Mental Health (Grant Number TI-020447 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The Imhotep Program will be taped on Thursday, April 29 from 4 pm – 6 pm and again from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Dudley Theatre. The Imhotep Program will be aired on Cheyney’s Channel 2 starting next week.

If you wish to participate in The Imhotep Program, you must send Dr. Ayo Gooden an e-mail to DoctorAyo@yahoo.com  so that you can take the Pre Game Imhotep Questions on Blackboard. Everyone who agrees to participate and who completes the Pre Game Questions will receive a prize for playing the game and a video-taped copy of their performance on the show.

Prizes are awarded after students have taken the Post Game Imhotep Questions on Blackboard. Prizes include gift certificates (at least $25) for stores and restaurants, posters, T-Shirts, books, book bags, internships, a gift basket, and other items.

Some professors may be willing to provide students with extra credit for playing The Imhotep Program. Ask them.

The Imhotep Program is named in honor of the Kemetan (Egyptian) multi –genius, Imhotep (He Who Comes In Peace). Imhotep, who was Black, built the first step pyramid in 2630 B.C, was an engineer, mathematician, architect, scribe, and he was the father of medicine. Black students need to learn about Black geniuses, such as Imhotep, from the past to the present. Our students also need to know the importance of spending money with Black businesses. Black businesses need access to larger markets.

Sponsors will be highlighted on the show and in the study booklet that will be distributed to 1,500 students. Sponsors are needed for prizes for The Imhotep Program. No contribution is too small. Examples of prizes are tuition scholarships, book scholarships, computers, printers, office supplies, jump drives, clothing (including suits, belts, ties, coats, etc.), shoes, airline tickets, vehicles, vacation packages, gift cards, money, etc. Sponsors may make their tax deductible donations on line or by check.

Checks should be made payable to: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania with Dr. Ayo Gooden Imhotep Program in the memo line.