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Clark Atlanta University PANTHER Volume II Number V Atlanta, Georgia October 19, 1990 Career Day Draws Hundreds By TONYA LATIMER News Editor 4 Hundreds of students had an opportunity to interact with 163 companies at the 24th Annual Career Day sponsored by the Atlanta University Center Career and Placement Center in the Woodruff Library last month. According to Georgia B. Jones, Clark Atlanta University Placement director, Career Day is designed for students to meet with major companies and government agencies and acquire information on summer internships, professional careers and co-ops. It is not necessarily a day for recruitment, she said. Businesses ranging from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) of Atlanta to Merrill Lynch of Princeton, N.J. were present. Although the employers participated in masses, there were still those who were turned away. Ms. Jones stated that the event should have been scheduled for two days because several employers wished to participate, but the space provided was limited. The Center used the first come, first served method to chose its participants. “Our largest concern in the beginning was getting more students to participate”, stated Bill McLaurin, Morehouse Placement director. Although an average of 1,500 students took part in the activity, McLaurin believes that the attendance should have been greater considering that it involved all four institutions in the AUC. According to Kim Sloan, of the U.S. Peace Corps, the students were well prepared and very direct about what they wanted. She added that they were also dressed to impress. Pitney Bowes respresentative, Susan Bender, a 1983 alumna of Spelman College, said, “I have noticed quite a few more CAU students. There were more so than in previous years”. Many mass media arts majors were under the impression that Career Day is specifically for business majors because traditionally many of the companies present represented that field. Raymond Long, publisher of the St. Petersburg Times said that thejournalism students who did not take advantage of Career Day missed out on a grand opportunity. He added that he had several internship positions requiring a wide range of experience. Furthermore, the Miami Herald and the Dow Jones Co. were also there to assist the communication arts students. Trecia Y. Wilhite, a Clark Atlanta University student, stated, “Career Day has been very beneficial to me. Students must take advantage of their opportunities and be aggressive in order to attain success”. Torey Daniels, a senior accounting major, said that she felt comfortable asking questions because the recruiters expressed an interest in her. Career Day is free for the students, but not for the recruiters. Ms. Jones explained that they charge the participating companies a fee which helps pay for the cost of putting together such an event. Essentially, it doesn’t cost the Placement and Planning Center anything because it pays for itself. Department Hosts Film & Theatre Week Theater and Film Week At CAU The Division of Communication Arts designated Oct. 15 through Oct. 20 as Theatre and Film Week. Several workshops, designed to increase students’ awareness of the realities of the theatre and film industry, were held. These workshops featured leaders in the industry. On Monday, Michael Schultz, a Hollywood film director, gave students tips on how to succeed in acting. Ruby Lerner, of Image Studios, conducted a seminar on Tuesday. Wednesday, Dan Hulbert, a Theatre and Film critic and special features editor conducted a workshop. Jason Bernard, an actor, offered his insight on acting for stage, screen and television. Friday, Marsha Jackson, who has had experience in directing, acting and writing, was scheduled to share her wisdom. All of the workshops took place in Studio A of the CAU Communication Arts Center. Carson Lee Seeks Council Seat By Tonya Latimer News Editor Dr. Carson Lee, Clark Atlanta University professor, is a candidate in the Nov. 6 election for a City Council seat in District 10. His campaign slogan is “Integrity, Dedication and Accessibility.” According to Dr. Lee, integrity is the right word because of his high moral values. Dedication, he added, is the appropriate term because he is a man of his word. “A lot of people shy away from commitment, but I’m not one of them,” said Dr. Lee. He explained that the people in the community will get a response when they ask for one. Moreover, he said that the residents won’t have to settle for the phrases, “I’m too busy. I don’t have time today. I’ll get back with you later,” because he will be accessible. He has eight focus pointy in his campaign. First, he said he will fight to introduce and support programs to reduce crime and drug use. “More police protection is definitely one solution,” stated Dr. Lee. Secondly, he will fight to improve health services in general. Thirdly, he feels that the health care and social well being of senior citizens needs improvement. He explained that most senior citizens are on fixed income and don’t have the proper income to afford their medical needs. He added that recreational activities and a dime transportation system are also needed to help senior citizens. Lower income housing is also of interest to Dr. Lee. He said that there is a need for better housing for the needy because everyone deserves a descent home. He added that this will require the assistance of other government agencies as well. Dr. Lee said that he will fight to improve city services for citizens in general and particularly for the 10th district. “More street lights that work, better streets, and police visibility are three services that should be provided or improved”, explained Dr. Lee. Accessibility is remphasized in his focus points. He said that he will be responsive to the constitutents in the 10th district. Furthermore, he said that he will work to ihsure that revenues accruing from the Olympics will be distributed equitably and fairly to all populations and institutions in the city of Atlanta. “Although the venues will presumeably be distributed equally, I will act as a monitor to be sure that everyone gets their fair share”, commented Dr. Lee. He stated that he will work diligently to keep Atlanta one of the greatest cities in the country. According to Dr. Lee , the City Council’s job is to work for the betterment of the city, not just their outlined districts. Out of the nine candidates, he is the only one who has ever held an elected office. He served on Continued On Page 2 NANNETTE L. WILSON Editorial Page Editor James P. Brawley Drive between Fair Street and Greensferry Avenue was closed last week to regular vehicular traffic in order to create a pedestrian mall. PHOTO BY NANNETTE L. WILSON Worker drills hole in sidewalk at corner of Lawshe and Greensferry streets to place new one-way sign indicating all traffic should now be northbound. for some time and constitutes the first phase of the comprehensive pedestrian access plan developed by the University Community Development Corporation in cooperation with Spelman College, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine," said Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr., President of Clark Atlanta University. “A few days ago, we received official approval from the city of Atlanta to proceed,” said Dr. Cole. He added that a similar analysis is being taken into consideration for Mitchell Street and Walnut Street (near the gym). All traffic will be routed to Greensferry Avenue, Lawshe Street (changed to one-way northbound) and Fair Street. Only service, delivery and emergency vehicles will have access to the new pedestrian mall, according to Dr. Cole. Brawley Drive was always a “highly trafficked area,” according to James Sims Jr., head of the university’s security company. It is the hope of Dr. Cole that its closing will bring added security. In August, when the idea was still in the making, it was also being looked upon as a possible means of improvement and general beautification of the campus, said Getchell Caldwell, vice president for Development. In an effort to first monitor the flow of traffic with the changes of the two streets, Lawshe and Brawley, “We are not going to put any barricades or permanent structure,” Dr. Cole 'said. Dr. Cole also said he hopes that the closing of Brawley Drive will bring about further unification of Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University.