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14- DECEMBER 2000/JANUARY 2001 MBCWO - 63 Years Of Communications - HBCUs Making The Connection In The 21st Century. Learning Tree CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 conference, often hosts the Killens workshop, of which she once was a student. Nunez, an author and English profes sor at Medgar Evers, says this of the writing process: “you can’t teach creative writing, but you can instruct a student on how to hone their craft. You cam support them and provide outlets for them to continue with their work.” Organizations like the Thurgood Marshall Scholar ship Fund (TMSF) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) actively promote the educational, economical and cultural benefits of these his torical schools. In the past, TMSF considered itself strict ly a scholarship vehicle that knocked on foundation and corporate doors for public black colleges. However, un der Dwayne Ashley, the Fund’s charismatic and committed director, the mission, has in cluded awareness and special programs (for details visit www.thurgoodmarshall- scholarshipfund.org). During a recent survey of college life at TMSF schools, Ashley discovered a shrinking interest in newspaper and yearbook activities. In an effort to revive the heartbeat in these areas, the fund has partnered with Time maga zine to establish a summer journalism institute. Ashley said, “Without the education provided by the 105 HBCUs as well as their nurturing environment and literary mentorship, there would pro- bablv be no real black literary tradition in America today. Imagine-no Richard Wright, no Ralph Ellison, and no Oprah!” The WO thanks Black Issues - Book Review magazine and Mr. Ralph Newell, Advertising, Business for his timely response permitting us to reprint their article “Fruit of the Learning Tree”. If you did not notice there was no mention of Morris Brown College Alum nus who are publish ed. If we don’t tell the world about MBC, who will..? The WO Assis tant Dean and staff recognize the following Alum; Historian and Dean of Students Rev. Herman “Skip” Mason and James McPherson, a Professor of English at the University of Iowa, and a Pulitzer Prize Winner. If We Don't Tell The World About Morris Brown College And The AUC From Our Point Of View - Someone Else Will Try To Do It For Us. One Of Many Bensons For Supporting The Wolverine OBSERVER Newspaper - Always. You Can Help Deserving Students at Morris Brown College “GO THE DISTANCE” January 2001 T he Tom Joyner Foundation has selected Morris Brown College to be the recipient of the Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU Scholarship for the month of January 2001. Every cent of each donation made goes to students. Scholarships are awarded to students through the Financial Aid Department. The College has announced the establishment of a scholar ship to pay tribute to one of our distinguished alumni leaders! Rev. Dr. Hosea Williams graduated from Morris Brown College in 1951 with a degree in chemistry. Rev. Williams was a stalwart in the Civil Rights Movement and lived a life com mitted to leadership and community service. The Hosea Williams Scholarship will be partially funded through dona tions from The Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU Scholarship Fund. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company is joining The Tom Joyner Foundation initiative by donating $1,000 per filled recep tacle with Coca-Cola Classic bottle caps (red caps). We are asking that you collect the red plastic caps now through the end of January 2001 to add to our scholarship fund raising efforts. Receptacles are located around the campus, in the Administration Building, Coopers’ Lounge in the Hickman Student Center, John H. Lewis Complex, and in the lobby of the Towers. Bottle caps can also be brought to the Division of Institutional Advancement, in the Administration Building, 2nd floor . BlackVoices.com is also partnering with The Tom Joyner Foundation to support its efforts to raise funds for African American students. The organization states “BlackVoices.com is committed to ensuring that African American college graduates have access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities." You can give to Morris Brown in January 2001 by logging on to BlackVoices.com and answering a few simple questions. BlackVoices.com will donate $ 1.00 in your name to The Tom Joyner Foundation for Morris Brown College. Please support Morris Brown College in January 2001 with this special initiative by asking your family.and friends to make a donation to: The Tom Joyner Foundation (for Morris Brown College) • Mail a check or money order to: The Tom Joyner Foundation P.O. Box 630495 Irving, TX 75063 • Call 900-933-GIVE and your donation will be billed directly to your telephone bill. Students interested in applying for The Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU Scholarship should see Mrs. Mattie Sherrell, Scholarship Coordinator. For more information: Contact Andrea Lewis, Director of the Annual Fund at 404 739-1032; or log on to www.tomjoyner.com/foundation. ' III r MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE