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April 16, 1991 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 3 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. 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