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Clark Atlanta University Panther
October 9, 1991
NEWSBITS
CAU IS THE NEWEST CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The National Science Foundation awarded a $5 million grant
over a five-year period to CAU to establish the Center for Theoretical
Studies of Physical Systems (CTSPS) under it Minority Research
Center of Excellence (MRCE) Program.
CAU becomes the seventh NSF-MRCE Center in the United
States. Other such centers are Alabama A & M, City College of New
York, Howard University, Meharry University, University of Puerto
Rico and the University of Texas at El Paso.
The new center will serve as a research and academic resource
center primarily for physics. It is dedicated to the creation,
advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the physical and
mathematical sciences by the underrepresented minorities in these
fields.
FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FRESHMEN
Clark Atlanta University freshmen received free back-to-
school packets from Capital Office Supply Co. The packet consisted
of pens, pencils, folders and other essentials. Capitol refers to this
gesture as a means of saying 'thank you' to supplier's patronage, in
addition to welcoming new students. Mary Johnson, purchasing
agent for CAU, organized the event. CAU volunteers assembled the
packets and they were distributed during registration.
FACULTY MEMBER WINS TRIP TO BAHAMAS
Yolanda Daniels was awarded a three-night, two-day, all
expense paid trip to the Bahamas by Universal Travels. Her name
was chosen from several faculty and staff members' names that were
raffled off during the kickoff of 'Single Pledge, Triple Impact' Oct. 3.
INTERNSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS
Georgia college students who are interested in how state
government works may apply for an internship in the state
legislature. About 30 students are selected each year from private and
public colleges and universities in Georgia, said Wheatie Gowen,
assistant coordinator of the internship program in the University of
Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
Interns in the 10-week program, which begins in January,
usually work for Georgia House or Senate committees doing research
on bills or issues before the General Assembly. In addition, they may
also work with a legislative committee monitoring the progress of
legislation.
Students must be Georgia residents and at least juniors in
college. Internships include a weekly stipend of about $175 during
the legislative session. Also, interns can earn academic credit.
For more information contact the political science or social
science departments or Dr. Bill Thomas, Department of Political
Science, GSU, (404) 651-3153.
NATIONAL COLLEGE VIDEO CONTEST
Producers Jimmy "Jam" Harris and Terry Lewis are offering
college students the opportunity to produce a national video for their
St. Paul-Minneapolis based group MINT CONDITION. The contest is
open to art, film and communication students throughout the United
States. MINT CONDITION will provide participants the opportunity
to videotape them in a live performance, or any creative setting of the
student's choice. Howard University kicked-off the national
competition Sept. 20, before an audience of 500 students. The video
contest is scheduled to run through Nov. 15.
In addition, this is an opportunity to combine academic
studies with a real-life project to write, produce and direct a music
video for a major record label. "We believe there's a lot of young
talent out there, and we want to provide the outlet for them to express
their creativity," said Lewis.
For more information on MINT CONDITION and the National
College Video Competition, please call Vivian Funn, (201) 843-2050.
Entries must be mailed to Orchid Communications 210 Route 4 East
Paramus, NJ 07652. All entries must be postmarked by Friday,
Nov. 15. No late entries will be accepted.
LEARN HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
The HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS program at
Georgia State University started Oct. 7. However, its not too late to
register. The program is a 7-week series on Monday evenings from 6
p.m. at the downtown campus of Georgia State University. Get the
facts on legal issues, tax forms, record keeping, financial statements
and marketing. The fee for HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS is
$99 per person. To register call Pam Davis at 651-3550 in the GSU
Small Business Development Center.
Convocation Launches Fundraiser;
"Single pledge, triple impact"
By Anthony George m
Sports Editor
Single Pledge, Triple
Impact’ was the theme of Clark
Atlanta University’s 1991
Convocation activities held at
Leonadias Epps Gym, Oct. 3.
Convocation kicked off
ceremonies for the United Way,
United Negro College Fund and
the University For A Day
programs. This is the first time
all three organizations have
been combined in one fund
raising effort.
Rudy Thompson,
chairperson of the fundraising
campaign, urged the CAU
family to participate 100
percent. She said a convocation
is called for two reasons; a
summons for a body gathering
and to reaffirm unity using the
mission statement.
Pamela Malone,
graduate SGA president, said,
"Most scholars say we are not
together because we are not
unified. But the real problem is
that we do not pull our
resources together."
The ceremony also gave
Dr. Thomas Cole, president of
CAU, an opportunity to express
his concerns about CAU and its
desired direction. "We must
support the campaign and
support the mission at CAU,"
Dr. Cole said.
Mike Russell, UNCF
spokesperson, said it is
important that contributions
are made. He said African
Americans are at the
crossroads. In addition, he
explained that there are more
African American males
between the ages of 17-22 with a
criminal record than there are
in college.
"UNCF is fighting to
change this trend," Russell said.
"Over 50,000 students attend
UNCF schools, and for every
dollar pledged, we will donate
$7. We must give those less
fortunate an opportunity to go.
Remember, a mind is a terrible
thing to waste."
Robert Terrell,
spokesperson for the United
Way, said homelessness,
teenage pregnancy and drugs
are issues facing the African
American community.
"African American
males are homeless, and
wander aimlessly spending
time on Atlanta's streets,"
Terrell said. "Taking a quote
from Mary McCloud Bethune,
'Brothers and Sisters, we must
help lift as we climb'."
Dr. Cole said, 'We have
pulsating energy of 3,900
students, an increase of about
14 percent over last year. There
is an increase of sophomores,
juniors, seniors and graduate
students. They remained here,
and we know why.”
"But the chalice is
tarnished and half full. We
must fill it, and make it shine.
With us are the dreams and
opportunities of our people and
other people."
"We will be
educated, not mis-educated," Dr.
Cole said. 'We have learned
from Carter G. Woodson's
'Miseducation of the Negro'.
Women and men from CAU will
become world leaders in politics,
religion, medicine and law."
He added tnat cau is
committed to developing
students who will become active
members of society.
He addressed students
who visualize a college setting
to be in a green-pasture, utopia
where there are no liquor
stores, homelessness and
poverty around the comer.
"By coming to CAU, it
gives you an opportunity to see
the real world," Dr Cole said.
"You have an opportunity to
make a difference. Be
committed young men and
women. Celebrate being here."
Graduate dormitory shines
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The dormitory features
include; general recreation
space with lounges and
kitchenettes on each level,
study-rooms, laundry
facilities, and an elevator
which serves residents and
their guests.
CAU junior and
dormitory resident LaVonne
Jones said, 'This is the first
time I've ever lived on campus
and I really like it. Beckwith
has an excellent study
environment, it's safe, clean,
and not at all like a normal
dorm."
"To deter crime,
Beckwith was designed vth
top security in mind," said
Pinado. The first floor is
fully equipped with a security
station which monitors
visitors and activities on the
two parking lots adjacent to
the building. Residents must
enter the electronically
controlled main entrance and
side doors with a special coded
access cards. Security officer,
James Lockhart, commented,
"The security system here is
excellent, but it would be twice
as effective if all students and
staff members would cooperate
and work together as a team."