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January 30, 1991 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 7 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 Entries of unpublished works must be submitted on or before Feb. 1.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 Continued From Page 1 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.” Earn up to $1000 in one week for your campus organization. Plus a chance at $5000 more! This program works! No investment needed. Call 1-800-932-0528 Ext. 50