The Black Collegian articles from October 1994

The Black Collegian archives from October 1994

What happened at The Black Collegian. (Publisher's Message)
October 1, 1994... You will rarely see a Publisher's Message in THE BLACK COLLEGIAN, but when you do, it is because I have something very important to say. My last Publisher's Message was related to our 20th Anniversary. This one is related to the major changes...

"Cinderella" debut. (actress and director Darnell Martin) (X-tra Curricular Arts and Entertainment)
October 1, 1994... Even before the scheduled October 1994 release of her feature film writing and directing debut, "I Like It Like That," Darnell Martin has won accolades from the critics. Her film about a young Black and Latino couple raising three children in the...

The architect as artist. (X-tra Curricular Arts and Entertainment)
October 1, 1994... Architecture--the planning and creating of building--has been called the "mother of the arts." Man's need for converting open space into useful structures--houses, places of worship, schools, and buildings of commerce--is as old as the human...

Two students bridge racial gap, build business. (X-tra Curricular Campus News and Views)
October 1, 1994... Jeff Lamont and Bereket Selassie, seniors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, met three years ago, became friends, and decided to start a summer business together. The partners have built a successful painting company, Drumtight...

Gangsta rap: should it be censored? (X-tra Curricular Feedback)
October 1, 1994... O. James Ivey H Environmental Engineering Technologist Toledo, Ohio I'm not a "blue nose"; I like music as well as the next guy. But gansta rap is a whole different ball game. Although I realize that the gangsta rap subculture is a by-product...

On wellness. (X-tra Curricular: Health and Fitness)
October 1, 1994... Wellness. What does it mean? My definition is spiritual, physical, mental, socioeconomic, and cultural well-being. This definition says that there is more to your health than just the absence of physical malady. Think about it. Have you ever felt...

AmeriCorps; how a season of service can pay off years of school loans.
October 1, 1994... When Hugh Bailey was a student at North Carolina A&T State University seven years ago, he was shocked that students and faculty weren't interested in the local African-American community. That lack of interest struck him as strange. But he didn't...

The Black Collegian's complete career planning and job search guide, 1994-95, part 1.
October 1, 1994... This two-part series tells you every step that you need to take in a successful job search and when to take each step. From information on the importance of self-assessment and how to write resumes and cover letters to preparing for the...

Nine months to May: a month-by-month calendar for seniors.
October 1, 1994... September [Note: By this time you should have worked at least one summer job during the past three years. If you have not had any work experience, then you must be even more aggressive in your job search.] * Develop a clear and concise...

Career planning strategies that really work.
October 1, 1994... Job hunting is not easy during the best of times. With a sluggish economy and continual rightsizing among many major industries, the overall employment picture is not as bright as one would wish. Landing a good job after graduation calls for...

How are companies achieving workplace diversity?
October 1, 1994... With 62 million people wielding a combined buying power of over $500 billion, the nation's African-American, Asian, and Latino populations grew nearly four times as fast as the White population did in the 1980's. Minorities, who were 31 percent...

Applied learning; career preparation through internships, co-ops, and other experience. (includes related article)
October 1, 1994... Think about the challenge of the transition from college to work. Suddenly you feel like a freshman again, with all of the fears and anxieties of a new kid on the block. Applied learning (such as cooperative education and internships) can provide...

Willie Gary, Esquire; skyrocketing attorney is still down-to-earth. (includes related article)
October 1, 1994... Watermelons. After high school football practice, Willie Gary used to rush home and help his dad sell watermelons from the back of a truck. Those watermelons meant money that helped feed Gary and his brothers and sisters, a family of 13 in all....

Stay sharp and versatile to compete in engineering. (Career Report: Engineering)
October 1, 1994... The outlook and opportunities for sharp, specialized-but-flexible young engineers with good skills remain bright, though no longer limitless. For F. Russell Parham, an accomplished, senior product development engineer for the 3M Company in...

Power through preparation, performance, commitment. (Career Report: The Professions)
October 1, 1994... Professional power is acquired through a rite of passage marked by long academic preparation, certification or licensure, adherence to an ethical code, and commitment to continued development. Two years ago, a friend telephoned Marquita Brooks...

Be prepared and be flexible to succeed in a tight job market. (Career Report: The Sciences and Mathematics)
October 1, 1994... The future belongs to science and technology. Those without some scientific and technical background will find themselves lacking essential skills for almost any career. But what about those seeking careers specifically related to science and...

The outlook for business careers is bright. (includes related article) (Career Report: Business)
October 1, 1994... "The business of America is business," it is frequently said. Certainly, the various stock indices - aka "the Stock Report" - may be the most widely and regularly quoted statistics across the globe. For college students taking stock of career...

It's a teacher's market for those in critical areas. (Career Report: Education)
October 1, 1994... For the past 24 years, Richard Wark has spent several months each year travelling to more than 100 colleges, universities,and job fairs around the country, recruiting teachers for schools in Georgia's DeKalb County. This year he's especially...

Learn to market your liberal arts degree for a lifetime career. (includes related article) (Career Report: Liberal Arts)
October 1, 1994... With employment prospects tight for recent college graduates,many students are shying away from a liberal arts education. Instead, students seek secure, practical majors, such as engineering or business, which have a definite career path and a...

African Americans and the financial services industry. (Industry Report: Financial Services)
October 1, 1994... Introduction and Background Before 1970, there were relatively few African Americans employed in professional positions in the financial services industry. Commercial banks, brokerage houses and investment banking firms recruited African...

Dig into the facts about careers in agriculture. (Industry Report: Agriculture)
October 1, 1994... Qualified students coming out of college with an interest in pursuing careers in agriculture, agribusiness, food technology, or environmental science should have no problem finding challenging job opportunities. A recent report by the U.S....

Beyond euphoria: political, social, and economic realities in South Africa. (Special Report: The New South Africa)
October 1, 1994... In May Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first Black president of South Africa, capping a heroic struggle by the indigenous African masses for self-determination in their own homeland. The eyes of the world were riveted on South Africa, as...

Is graduate school for you?
October 1, 1994... Is graduate school for you? The answer to this question for most successful college students is a resounding YES! Today, many students enter college with very clear plans for life after their undergraduate years. They envision professional...