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January 30, 1991
Clark Atlanta University Panther
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NEWS BITS
Creative Writing Competition Underway
CAU is now acceptig entries for its annual Creative
Writing Competition. The contest is open to all high school
and college students and other interested artists. Entries of
unpublished works must be submitted on or before Feb. 1.
Prizes will be awarded in the categories of drama (one-act
play), fiction (short stories 8-10 pages), poetry and essay. A
contestant may submit up to three entries. For more
information and guidelines contact the CAU English
Department at 880-8183.
Enter Black History Essay Contest
The 15th annual Black History Essay Contest sponsored
by the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, will be held
througout the month of February. Essays on the 1991
theme, “Educating America: Black Universities and
Colleges,” may be submitted to any of the 32 libraries of the
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library system between Feb. 1 and
Feb. 28. Copies of registration forms and contest rules are
available at all system librarires. For more information, call
730-1935.
CA U Receives $2 Million EPA Grant
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded
CAU a $2 million grant for hazardous-waste research. The
money will be used to train minorities as environmental
scientists and to fund research on reducing pollution.
Community Development Receives Grant
The University Community Development Corporation,
Inc. (UCDC), a recently chartered non-profit Georgia
corporation recently announced a grant of $215,000 from
the Structured Employment Economic Development
Corporation (SEEDCO), an agent of the Ford Foundation.
The UCDC, formed by and charted under the auspices of
Clark Atlanta University, is seeking to rehabilitate the area
in Southwest Atlanta that is home for the six institutions
comprising the Atlanta University Center.
CAU Prof. Attends Univ. Day Conferences
Last Fall, Dr, O. P. Puri, assistant to the president,
associate dean, Arts & Sciences, joined representatives of
more than 30 leading universities at a University Day
conference in Somerset County, N.J., sponsored by the
Hoechst Celanese Corp. The theme of the conference was
“Bridges to Academe.” Three subjects, of special interest to
science educators and science and engineering research
students were featured: qualifications necessary for a
successful career as a research scientist in a modern
corporation; effective ways of configuring cooperative
research by a university or corporation; and major factors
that shape corporate research goals. Academic attendees
were largely deans of science and engineering, and the heads
of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science
departments.
James J. Conway, executive vice president, Hoecsht
Celanese Specialty Chemicals Group (left), Dr. O. P. Puri,
assistant to the president, associate dean, Arts & Sciences,
CAU (center), and Dr. Robert D. Johnson, project
manager, Commercial Development, Hoechst Celanese
Fibers & Films Group (right) attended the October 1990
Hoechst Celanese Corporation University Day Conference.
Nigerian Manufacturer Speaks A t CA U
Alhaji H. Adamu (Wakili Adamawa), president of the
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria said that the Federal
Government of Nigeria is actively seeking international
trading partnerships with Americans in general, and the
African American community in particular during a speech
at CAU recently. Drawing from his business experience in
Nigeria and througout the world, Adamu’s speech
emphasized the changing business climate of Nigeria. “It
will take the private business people on both continents
working together and sticking together in making the future
great for all black people — a vision that we as Africans and
African Americans must bring to fruition.”
A lhaji Hassan A damu
CA U Salutes Community Service
Students attending CAU have enjoyed a rich history of
volunteer community service. The CAU Department of
Veteran Affairs and the Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling
Company want to recognize those individuals who give their
time to assist those in need. All students wishing to be
considered must meet the following criteria: be enrolled as a
full-time student during the 90-91 school year; present an
essay stating employers name and daily responsibilities; and
present a statement of support from their immediate
supervisor detailing how student has made a difference in
the lives of others through volunteer services. All materials
must be submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs,
301 Clement Hall, by Jan. 31.
Looking For Perfect Housemate?
Are you looking for an affordable and stable place to live?
Call Housemate Match, a non-profit organization that
matches up homeowners who are seeking housemates with
people who need affordable housing. Housemate Match is
an intergenerational, non-sectarian program and works
with people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups. For
additional information, call 875-7881 Monday through
Friday, 9 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reserves Calls
Up Students
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works with six educational
benefit programs for veterans,
which makes it difficult for him
to give a standard procedure
for withdrawing. However, he
did explain that it would
depend on when they left, if
they had received financial aid,
if they chose to keep their
credits and receive an incom
plete grade until they return or
if they chose to receive a refund
(if eligible). “There is simply
not a cut and dry situation,”
said Marshall.
Along with the paperwork
came disappointment to
Anthony Henderson member
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc. Henderson wan an
outstanding student with a 3.7
cumulative GPA when he was
called to duty and forced to
withdraw from school. In
addition, Henderson was also
anticipating graduation May
1991. He ended up sitting out.
of school two semesters while
on call and not actually leaving
until right before New Years
Day.
According to Marshall, the
students are informed by their
unit and usually given three to
five days notice. At which
point, they would come
through him with paperwork
(if they chose) and inform him
that they are leaving.
Afterwards the withdrawl
process begins.
Although students in the
reserves are required to fight in
the case of a war, there are a few
exceptions. According to
Marshall, graduate students in
the medical field, persons who
already have another family
member at the war site, only
sons and a person who is the
last one left to carry on the
family name don’t have to fight
in the war unless they volun
teer. However, all of these
cases must be made known in
writing.
Anthony George III, a senior
and sports editor of the CAU
Panther, is in the reserves and
doesn’t fall under any of the
exception rules. He said,‘I
don’t want to speculate, but I
strongly hope that my unit isn’t
activated.”
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