The Black Collegian articles from February 1 2005

The Black Collegian archives from February 1 2005

Jamie Foxx: taking Hollywood by storm.(ENTERTAINMENT)
February 1, 2005... Terrell, Texas is a small town located 25 miles east of Dallas. With a population of 13,840 (as of the 2000 Census), the city counts 38 churches, one hospital, one radio station, the Terrell Tribune daily newspaper, and one movie theater among...

The murder of Emmett Louis Till: the spark that started the Civil Rights Movement.(AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY)
February 1, 2005... Unless you know the story of Emmett Louis Till, you do not know the racial dynamics that led to the Civil Rights Movement. The murder of Emmett Till was the first media event of the Civil Rights Movement. It demonstrated the horrors of racism...

Their paths converge; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Ralph J. Bunche: Nobel Peace Prize winners.(AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY)
February 1, 2005... The Nobel Peace Prize is an international award given yearly since 1901 for achievements in peace. The prize, which includes about $1.3 million, a gold medal, and a diploma, is presented on December 10, the anniversary of the death of Alfred...

Military: careers that beckon college graduates.(CAREER REPORT)
February 1, 2005... In the military, not everyone rises to the ranks of general or admiral. But an African-American general and an African-American admiral want you and graduates to know that the military holds the promise of tremendous career opportunities in...

The Timbuktu Academy: the genius factory at Southern University.(mentoring students in math, science, engineering)
February 1, 2005... "Give me any kid who can walk and talk and they can become a Nobel Prize winner in Physics." Considering the current state of education in the United States, this is the kind of boast that could bring chuckles... unless you can back it up. ...

Engineering.(CAREER REPORT)
February 1, 2005... "For most of my pre-college years, I was intrigued with science and math, mainly because of my interest in and aptitude for problem solving," explains Allison Pitt about her interest in engineering. Now a freshman at Washington University in...

Actuary: do you have what it takes to earn the gold?(CAREER REPORT)
February 1, 2005... Want a prestigious career where you don't need a law or medical degree to earn six figures, where you can earn a starting salary of up to 60K annually and won't need an MBA to reach the executive suite or even the CEO's office? If so, and if...

Test drive a career in the financial services industry.(internships)
February 1, 2005... Interns build careers The value of internships has been proven time and again. What better way to gain the ever elusive real world "experience" and test drive a career while still in college? The internships available through the...

Banking: a career choice at the economic center of your community.(INDUSTRY REPORT)
February 1, 2005... FUNCTIONS OF THE BANKING INDUSTRY The banking industry is the economic center of any community in the United States, whether it is a small town, major city, state, region or the U.S. as a whole. This stems from the fact that the financial...

"I hate my job": a reality check on reality TV shows.(ENTERTAINMENT)
February 1, 2005... With the emergence of reality TV shows like Donald Trump's very popular "The Apprentice" and, more recently, Al Sharpton's "I Hate My Job," an interesting opportunity for college students to reflect on the challenges of the job market and what...

"I hate my job": mentoring people who need career guidance.(ENTERTAINMENT)
February 1, 2005... I am a preacher as well as a civil rights activist involved in politics. I also lecture. I actually worked for James Brown for some time as his tour manager on the road, but I quit and came back to New York with absolutely nothing so I could...

Got an internship?
February 1, 2005... We've all seen the advertisement campaign "Got Milk?" My question for new graduates is "Got an Internship?" As the College Programs manager, for the first biotechnology company, Genentech, I can tell you first-hand that managers are looking...

You're hired! Evaluating your job offer.
February 1, 2005... You're hired! Magical words to the ears of every graduating student. With a job offer finally in hand, you may want to take a deep breath, celebrate the moment, and jig around the room, whatever you need to do to celebrate. You deserve a...

You received a rejection letter: now what?
February 1, 2005... This is a common scenario. You see an announcement posted in the college placement office--the employer you most want to work for is conducting interviews for the job of your dreams, a job for which you are convinced you are well suited. You...

The on-site interview: seven things you should do to make a great impression; Preparation, preparation, preparation.
February 1, 2005... You've identified your Top Ten companies you'd most love to work for. You've polished your resume and you've posted it to every job board you can think of. You've read all the books in the Career Planning office on interviewing for success. You...

Celebrate! Job opportunities bright for the class of 2005.
February 1, 2005... Let's party! It may not be 1999, but there is cause to celebrate this year's predictions for the college labor market. After several dismal years, 2004-05 will witness the first growth in job opportunities for new college graduates since 2000....

The top 100 employers and the majors in demand for the class of 2005.(top employers by major)(Illustration)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... Baby boomers are about to retire, and the U.S. Congress is likely to revise Social Security so as to allow contributors to invest a portion of their funds in private industry through the stock market. Even if Congress does not allow private...

Campus Advisor.(freshmen attitudes)
February 1, 2005... Dear Campus Advisor: I just finished my first semester of classes for my first year of college. This year has already been more than I could have imagined. I decided to attend a Black college, but I think I based my decision on the wrong...