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< Clark Atlanta University Panther April 29, 1991 3 Students In Accident By AYODEJI GRIFFIN Contributing Writer Three students of the Atlanta University Center were injured in an automobile accident when they were struck by a tractor trailer last week at approximately at 4:30 a.m. while travelling on Interstate 85 leaving the dance club, "Plastics." According to Clark Atlanta University's campus minister, Rev. Paul H. Easley, the two Clark Atlanta University students, Angela Riley and Tracy Hopkins and the Morehouse student, Eddie Hopkins are no longer comatose. Georgia State Police reported that the driver of the vehicle fell asleep at the wheel and the automobile went underneath the tractor trailer. As a result, the top portion of the automobile was severed. Police stated that the passengers were lucky to be alive and that the injuries should have been more severe because of the impact of the accident. The accident victims were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital's Trauma Center. "The students are now resting comfortably at Grady Memorial Hospital and have received support from the entire Atlanta University Center family," said Rev. Easley. He added that the good thing was that the schools, staff and faculty rallied together to help support the families of the accident victims. To express his concern for the students attending academic institutions in the AUC, he stated that students should be cautious while driving and should have experience in driving in metropolitan areas. "I would advise students not to have automobiles during their first year of college; and if they do decide to bring their automobiles with them, then they should have it properly serviced and in good condition," said Rev. Easley. In addition he supports more on-campus activities so that students would not have to drive to school functions and avoid potentially harmful situations. CAU Hosts Seminar By PAULETTE V. WALKER Editor-in-Chief Clark Atlanta University and the U.S. Department of Labor are hosting a tri-partite training program for women representing 10 countries that include India, Poland, Nicaragua, Mali and Jamaica. The conference opens April 29, on the campus of CAU and concludes May. The focus of the conference, "Women's Issues in the Workplace" and its intent is to expose the nearly 30 participants to a series of valuable experiences that will enhance their knowledge and job skills, according to Dr. Shelby Lewis, associate vice president of Research and Sponsored Programs at CAU's International Center. Dr. Lewis is also the coordinator for the conference. Women participating in this two-week conference are leaders in their respective countries' governments, private industry and labor unions. This type of learning-exchange is nothing new to CAU. After 17 years as a social worker in Togo, Adjou Womas had "networked" and "brainstormed" before. But she had never heard the words until she and 18 other people from French-speaking African countries attended a four-week seminar at Atlanta University in 1988. This seminar was designed to help them help others to manage women's organizations in developing nations of Africa and the Caribbean. During this seminar, the participants talked through teamwork theories, systems analysis, critical planning and computer literacy and how all these strategies could enhance their jobs. They got an opportunity to meet with U.S. business sector and found ways to better incorporate women in the African businesses. Consider the following facts: • Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said in a speech shortly before his death in 1964, "One of the truest measures of a nation's advancement is the state of its women." For much of the time since then, India was ruled by a woman, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Nehru's daughter. But according to recent reports and studies, little has changed at the lower levels of society to improve the lot of women in India. • Secretary Elizabeth Dole worked hard and often to stamp out discrimination in the workplace but today, she contends in published interviews that "...despite the progress that women and minorities have made, discrimination is still rampant in the American workplace. • In June 1988, the Independent Population Crisis Committee released a study titled, "Poor, Powerless and Pregnant." In the study, they ranked nearly 100 countries according to the status of women in the areas of health, marriage and children, education, employment and social equality. The study concluded that Sweden led the world in the status of women, followed by Finland and the U.S., but women in Bangladesh suffer the greatest discrimination. Mali, Afghanistan, North Yemen and Pakistan were also at the bottom of the list. The report went on to cite that "...no where do women enjoy equal status with men, but in the least developed countries of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, crushing poverty overlaid with longstanding patters of discrimination create living conditions for women almost too harsh to imagine." The above facts may have provided the catalyst that prompted CAU to engage in this international exchange of information. The conference will convene at 10 a.m. with Dr. Lewis, seminar director; Ann Kimbrough, University Relations; and Lou Beasley, Continued on Page 10. A Coca Cola representative (right) presents Teramia Oliver (center) and L Iris (right) monetary awards for their outstanding community service efforts. 26 Students Inducted in AKM By PAULETTE V. WALKER Editor-in-Chief Twenty-six Clark Atlanta University juniors and seniors were inducted in the Kappa Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society April 25. President Thomas W. Cole Jr., a member of Alpha Kappa Mu, was unable to attend. He did, however, express pleasure over the number of inductees. "We are fortunate to have a significant number of Clark Atlanta University students who excel in areas beyond the minimum academic standards at our University," said Dr. Cole. These students, who were required to have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average before being considered for membership, sat in rapt attention as Dr. Willie Bolton challenged them to "...be the best and brightest for your sisters and brothers." According to Dr. Bolton, a former professor at Clark College, honors students have a large responsibility; one that exceeds maintaining high academic standards. "This calls for a renaissance student," said Dr. Bolton. "The honor that your are receiving today is good, but it's only one part of what you have to do to be a real honors person. You are responsible for the least of us; those who aren't as fortunate or as intelligent." Dr. Melvin Webb, Dean of the School of Education agreed saying, "you must remember, to whom much is given, much is required. This is an honor that signifies greater expectations. If we don't know our culture, we don't' know ourselves. And contrary to popular belief, the pursuit of knowledge is a Black thing." According to Jastasia Thomas, president of the CAU chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu, the students were chosen according to grade point average and had to be recommended by tow faculty members and someone familiar with their community service and leadership activities. "We also required them to write a paper on Black Scholarship, attend a cultural activity and to organize a community service project," said Ms. Thomas who was inducted in 1989. Alpha Kappa Mu is a general scholarship honor society open to junior and senior men and women irt all academic disciplines. It was founded at Tennessee State University in Nashville on Nov. 26, 1937. According to history, it grew out of an idea conceived by Dr. George W. Gore, Jr., then Dean of Tennessee A&I College. It boasts a membership of more than 75,000 "academically gifted and talented" men and women committed to continuing the pursuit of knowledge, developing and training intellect toward the end of making a positive contribution to improving the quality of life in communities and providing leadership and service to others. At present, there are 79 active chapters located on the campuses of regionally accredited colleges and universities and six alumni chapters. The National Office is located on the campus of Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va., The new inductees, in alphabetical order are: Candice Bates, Dawn Blackman, Jocelyn Bogen, Debbie Bowles, Yolanda Brinkley, Neisha Chisholm, Vickie Craft, Tracy Habersham, Cassandra Hayward, Monica Hill, Emily Howard, Senita Hunter, Tanya Kimbrough, Verna Lamar, Leslie Lewis, Delicia Lucky, Vicki Mack, Genola McKay, Edie Pearson, Terrance Perry, Sonya Richey, Tyrane Roberts, Terrie Stephens, LaNisha Thomas, Paulette Walker, Trecia Wilhite and Carmelita Williams. "I congratulate the newest members of the CAU chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society," said Dr. Cole, "because you represent the type of student leadership that I am always so proud to brag about to our alumni and other supporters of CAU." STUDENTS AWARDED AT CAU By JAY ME L. BRADFORD Contributing Writer Over 200 students were honored for academic accomplishment last Monday evening in Davage Auditorium. Roxane Viard, chairperson for the Awards Program Committee, presided over the program. Students were recognized for being inducted into Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, honor roll and academic deans list. In addition, departmental awards were also given along with various scholarships. One hundred and fourteen graduate students and 64 undergraduates were given certificates for Academic Excellence. "The essence of Clark Atlanta University is educational excellence. The quality of our students not only depends on grade point averages but also commitment," said Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr., president of CAU. According to President Cole, the university has to earn its wings everyday by continuing to pursue excellence. He said that graduates from CAU represent a significant source of doctorates among African Americans. Dr. Alexa Henderson and Dr. Charles Churchwell presented the Who's Who and the Academic Excellence awards. The George W. & Pearl D. Strickland Scholarship was given to George M. Strickland, Michelle Sommerset, Beryl Kalisa and Henry Thurston. Leia M. Jackson, Angela Vines, Bryant Matthews, Tonyesima Furro, Johnnie Myers, Assunta Fleming were selected for the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship. The Chrysler Corporation gave away three scholarships to Jeff Rice, Brian McBroon and Karen Townsend. Union Pacific Foundation granted Marilyn Samuel with a fellowship. In addition, Karen Hayes received a scholarship from Exxon. Leadership awards were also given to Elaina Jemison and Jamie T. Pleasant by Johnson & Johnson. The Time Incorporated Scholarship was awarded to Darren Bolden, Daryl Cobbin, Hillis Davis, Michael Hughes. Mesha Mendenhall received the Time and Sara Lee Foundation scholarships. Other Sara Lee recipients are Martin Mitchell, Patricia Powell and Kenneth Thomas. Coach Willie Hunter, the Interim Athletic Director, gave the athletic excellence award to Millard Hamilton. Hamilton was recently drafted in the sixth round to the Buffalo Bills. Continued on Page 3