The Black Collegian articles from February 1997

The Black Collegian archives from February 1997

The information superhighway: to cruise or not to cruise: that is the question.
February 1, 1997... Often throughout my day someone asks me how to get on the Internet. Or someone comes up and says, "Hey, I just bought a new computer, and it came with a new modem and some disks that say I can use them to connect to the web." After I give my...

The Black Collegian Online.
February 1, 1997... The Career & Self-Development Site for Students and Professionals http://www.black-collegian.com With over 1 million world wide Web sites on the Internet, and over 100 million users world wide, the Internet has something for everyone. The...

New books by black authors, Winter/Spring 1996-97.(Bibliography)
February 1, 1997... On this season's list of Winter/Spring titles from our community is Walter Mosley's Gone Fishin'. Mosley is not with his original publisher W. W. Norton. Why? Mosley decided he would release this latest book though Black Classics Press, a small...

John T. Scott: sculptor of dream windows.
February 1, 1997... John T. Scott thinks that dreams are the keys to success, especially for African Americans who all of their lives have been told what they cannot do. Scott's sculptures say dream first, set your goals from your dreams, then set about putting...

The top 100 employers: your annual job guide to who's hiring, how many, and in what fields.(Cover Story)
February 1, 1997... More Than 40,000 Jobs Available. Claim Yours Today! The BLACK COLLEGIAN'S Annual Recruiting Survey can help you maximize your job search efforts. After surveying thousands of employers in industry, government, and business, we have identified...

The job outlook for the Class of 1997: an industry by industry assessment and some advice from recent graduates.
February 1, 1997... Many college graduates receiving degrees in 1996-97 will find excellent entry-level positions with businesses, industries, governmental agencies, and educational institutions that require college degrees. However, some new graduates will find...

If you don't have a job by commencement.... (job application tips)
February 1, 1997... Don't panic. Don't despair. Opportunities abound if you are willing to plan and tap into available resources. Maintaining a positive outlook and attitude and an openness to exploring possibilities, gathering information, and actively pursuing...

The on-site interview: making it work for you.
February 1, 1997... Congratulations! You've jumped another hurdle on the way to your dream job. After a grueling series of campus interviews, resume rewrites, job search seminars and practice sessions (not to mention a string of rejection letters that all seem to...

How to evaluate a job offer.
February 1, 1997... Your job search preparation pays when a company offers you a job. If you are certain about the job offer, accept it on the spot, Just be sure that you understand the conditions and elements of the job before you accept. If you are uncertain about...

Making the transition from college to the world of work.
February 1, 1997... Congratulations! You've landed the job of your dreams. Naturally, with any new experience there's a degree of anxiety, apprehension, and exhilaration upon hearing that you've landed just the job you wanted. At this point, as you think of all the...

The African-American engineer in the 21st century: a burden, challenge, and opportunity.
February 1, 1997... Existing as an African-American engineer in the next century will present many burdens, challenges, and opportunities for the eager souls willing to accept them. In the 21st century, African American engineers should play a demonstrative role in...

Career advice for engineering & other technical majors.
February 1, 1997... What does it take to succeed as an engineering graduate? As more collegians choose engineering, a challenging and well-paying profession, the competition for the best jobs with prestigious companies intensifies. Corporate recruiters have a...

The hospitality industry: choices, options, and opportunities for the 21st century.
February 1, 1997... Hospitality Careers present the most energizing, inspiring, and challenging options and opportunities today. Technology, intense competition, shrinking world borders, economic growth, and an increased level of guest expectations are some reasons...

The retail industry: a giant, hidden career opportunity.
February 1, 1997... Twenty-four year old Renee Fisher works for Sears in charge of determining the marketability of merchandise in Sears stores across the country and of ordering merchandise worth millions of dollars. Since joining Sears after graduating with a...

Teaching our youth: joy that cometh in the morning. (pursuing a career in education)
February 1, 1997... Cheryl Williams spent many years in the banking industry. Her high salary kept her going into the office day after day. Successful in her banking career, she seemed happy. However, she found herself wanting more out her career and out of life...

Homeroom. (effective classroom management)
February 1, 1997... "Good morning boys and girls." Students continue to chatter. Bravely, I clear my voice and try again, louder. "Did anyone have any trouble with the math homework last night?" No responses from the sleepy eyes in front of me. Everyone must have...

A historical perspective: opportunities for African Americans in the Armed Forces. (includes profiles of African American military officers)
February 1, 1997... African-American legends have provided a tremendous foundation for an array of career opportunities in the U.S, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. These opportunities for those who now sit on the doorsteps of the 21st century have a...

In search of the Marine Corps' 1st African-American female pilot.
February 1, 1997... For over two hundred and twenty years the Marine Corps has been praised for the heroics and professionalism of its fighting men. Its award-winning recruiting phrase "We're looking for a few good men" fits the macho image mystique perfectly....

Defining success.
February 1, 1997... Percy Sutton, founder of Inner City Broadcasting and owner of the famed Apollo Theater, told me a moving story, one that neither of us will ever forget. The story was told to him by his legal client, the celebrated Muslim minister Malcolm X, who,...

A man & his mission: Deputy Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Joe N. Kennedy.
February 1, 1997... Joe N. Kennedy is Deputy Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a part of Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor. OFCCP administers and enforces the equal employment opportunity programs...

Global study: a world of possibilities.
February 1, 1997... "Give us a semester and we'll give you the world." This motto of Syracuse University's Division of International Programs Abroad is a succinct way to sum up the advantages of study abroad for collegians. A semester (or a year, a summer, or even...

International service-learning: for a world of difference.
February 1, 1997... " My friends who have graduated tell me that employers want to know what jobs they have held and whether they have been overseas. How can I do those things while I'm in college?" students ask. They are not alone. This is the question many...

Career opportunities in museology.
February 1, 1997... You may never have thought of becoming a museum professional, even though museums have always been a part of American culture. Museology now provides a relatively new career path for African-Americans. A major requirement for museologists is a...

A virtual tour: Birmingham and Memphis Civil Rights Institutes. (includes related article on civil rights activist Rosa Parks)
February 1, 1997... The Civil Rights Institute of Birmingham and The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel document the struggle of African Americans against those who refused to acknowledge the incoherence, injustices, brutalities, and miseries that...

101 questions on the African world experience.
February 1, 1997... Once again, as part of African-American History Month, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine is sponsoring its annual African World History Contest. Get ready to test your knowledge and the knowledge of your friends. Search your college or university...

African culture and the ongoing quest for excellence: dialog, principles, practice.
February 1, 1997... The nearing of the next millennium unavoidably evokes concerns and calls for a critical assessment of where we are and to what tasks we should direct our attention and efforts in our ongoing quest for a free and empowered community, a just and...

Organizations assisting people of color in graduate & professional studies.
February 1, 1997... The challenge for 95% of the students interested in graduate and professional study is finding money - scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Finding money is especial difficult for students who don't know what monies are available or how and...