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April 16, 1991
Clark Atlanta University Panther
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NEWSBITS
SUMMER JOBS
Glacier Park wants to hire 900 students from across the country to
work at the nation's most spectacular park. The students will be
working in all segments of the hotel and hospitality areas . Some
students also participate in guest entertainment.The seven hotel
and lodges and the famous red vintage tour coaches operate
throughout the 1.4 million acres of Glacier National Park, since
the early 1900's it has been a tradition for college students from
across the country to work at the park while enjoying a number of
outdoor activities such as hiking, riding and fishing in one of the
nation's last examples of prisitine wilderness. For details on jobs
and salaries call Glacier Park, Inc., at (602) 248-2612 or write
Glacier Park, Inc. 1210 Greyhound Tower, Phoenix, Arizona,
85077.
AQUATICS
Individuals needing to upgrade their water safety and first aid skills
can do so at the fifth annual Atlanta Aquatics School hosted by the
Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of the American Red Cross. It will
provide a variety of water-related health and safety courses for
swim coaches, lifeguards and previously certified Red Cross safety
instructors. Courses include lifeguard training, emergency water
safety, safety training for swim coaches, CPR and first aid. Fees
range from $30 to $145. The registration deadline is May 1. For
more information call (404) 881-9800
SUMMER PROGRAM
Pending funding from the United States Department of Education,
the Department of History at Virginia Tech will offer a 1991
summer program to encourage minorities to attend graduate school
in history and to help them develop some of the skills essential
for success in graduate school. The program is open to college
sophomore and junior students majoring in history or a related
discipline. It will take place May 13-June 26. The grant will
cover participants' tuition, room and board, books, one round-trip
transportation fare to Blacksburg and a generous stipend. For
more information contact Daniel Thorp (703) 231-5155.
CONTINUITY OR CHANGE
A series of forums sponsored by the Department of Political
Science of Clark Atlanta University and funded in part with a grant
from the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States
Constitution. The theme for the event is "African Americans and
the Bill of Rights; Continuity or Change". From Plessy to
Brown is the topic for April 25. After Brown is the topic for
discussion on May 1. Contact CAU Political Science Department
for more information.
CAU Task Force Reviews
African Women's Program
By NICHELL J. TAYLOR
Contributing Writer
As organizers of the Africana Women's Studies curriculum work to
ensure that the six-year-old graduate program will continue to operate
at Clark Atlanta University, they urge more undergraduate students to
become involved.
"The University has made no commitments about the future of the
program. So when we get that stabilization, we can more actively
recruit," said Dr. Alma Vinyard, associate dean of humanities for the
School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Vinyard is the interim head of the
CAU Africana Women's Studies Task Force, which has 15 faculty
members from the schools of Arts and Sciences, Education,
Psychology, Social Work and International Studies who decide the
program's curriculum. The administrative body was formed in August
1989 by Dr. Shelby Lewis.
The Task Force is under review by the Educational Plans and Policies
Committee of Arts and Sciences, which will decide on a permanent
chairperson, faculty appointments and funding, based on Task Force
and Committee recommendations. Dr. Vinyard said.
Dr. Vinyard stated that although the African Women's Studies
program was designed for graduate students pursuing master’s' or
doctorate degrees, undergraduates have been allowed to take the
introductory course offered each fall to spark interest. During the class,
a lecture series, like the one held at CAU April 4, is offered.
"I think that there have been a number of undergraduate students who
have been concerned about whether CAU offers classes on Africa and
African American women's studies," said Dr. Vinyard, "but many
probably aren't showing interest, because they don't know it exists."
She added that the Task Force wants to develop an undergraduate
program in African Women's Studies, and that they will bring a
proposal before the University committee.
Students who enter the program, she said, are also automatic Task
Force members. They are invited to attend all meetings, where their
comments and suggestions may be heard. They are, however, non
voting or non-policy-making members.
Undergraduate students who are interested in an African Women's
Studies program should contact Dr. Vinyard at 880-8733.
Congressman Lewis Racist?
By NICHELL J. TAYLOR
Contributing Writer
An Ansley Park resident's statement that Rep.
John Lewis concentrates mainly on black issues
sparked a hot debate during a recent town hall
meeting.
"I would like to see you place more emphasis on
uniting all the citizens of this district and stop
emphasizing so much black this and black that,"
said Katherine Saunders during the meeting at the
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Peachtree Branch.
She carried newspaper clippings mentioning
Lewis’s involvement in specific "black-sponsored"
events, including a ribbon-cutting at the Black
Expo held at the Georgia World Congress Center
last weekend.
"I am not a racist," continued Mrs. Saunders. "I
would just like to see you do something to help
preserve the bulk of taxpayers' money. You gave an
award to a woman for living 35 years in a housing
project, which should be a temporary living
arrangement," she said.
"What type of incentive are you offering people
on welfare to gel up and get out instead of watching
soap operas all day?"
Another resident among the 25 or so in
attendance took issue with Mrs. Saunders's
contentions.
"A lot of whites live in public housing too, so
why do you keep harping on black?" asked Mrs.
L.A. McDowell, a northwest Atlanta resident.
Lewis, who represents the predominantly black
5th District, denied being one-sided in his
endorsements and said he did not attend the Black
Expo ribbon-cutting.
"My whole adult life has been about the business
of bringing all people together. It is obvious that I
am black, but I always try to keep an even focus on
people," he said.
Lewis also suggested that Mrs. Saunders bring
her concerns to the Atlanta Housing Authority.
East Atlanta resident Joanne Mathis, who said
she lives in an integrated community, supported
Lewis.
"He has done a number of wonderful things for
promotion of growth and restructuring of the
community and the business district," she said.
Several of those in the audience also told Mr.
Lewis that one hour was not long enough to
adequately address other concerns raised the session,
one of four town hall meetings he held Saturday.
"The idea of a town meeting is great, but the time
just won't do," said Eleanor Robert, a 30-year
Ansley Park resident, who added that the meetings
were poorly publicized.
Lewis said next time he would spend at least two
and three hours at a time with his constituents and
get announcements about meetings released further
in advance.
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