The Black Collegian articles from October 2000

The Black Collegian archives from October 2000

It's Our Anniversary: We Didn't Quit.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... It's our 30th Anniversary and we will celebrate it by proclaiming the 2000-2001 school year as our 30th Anniversary Publishing Year. Our yearlong celebration will include a special 30th Anniversary Section in both our First and Second Semester...

The Editor's Perspective.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 1, 2000... The past three decades have been the "best of times" for our innovative career and self-development magazine. Untold numbers of African-American college graduates throughout the nation have utilized THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine as an invaluable...

Campus Advisor.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Dear Campus Advisor: I am from what my sociology professor would call a truly dysfunctional family. My mom is a longtime drug abuser. My two brothers are in jail. My grandmother, who partially raised me, is very ill. There are other...

Campus Highlights.
October 1, 2000... Republican presidential candidate Governor George W. Bush of Texas recently visited Dillard university in New Orleans and participated in the school's first leadership forum on public policy. He announced his proposal to dramatically increase...

African-American Authors.
October 1, 2000... This is an abbreviated listing of new books by African-American authors. A more detailed listing will be published online on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online at www.black-collegian. com. An American Story Dickerson, Debra J. and Erroll...

SELF-EXPLORATION: Taking Stock of Who You Are to Make Better Career Decisions!
October 1, 2000... A Winner says, "It may be difficult, but it's possible." A loser says, "It may be possible, but it's too difficult." ---Dr. Robert Anthony, author of "Think and Win" The process of exploring yourself is a meticulous one and takes...

A Sound Planning Calendar Enables Seniors to Excel.
October 1, 2000... August/September Arriving fresh from your summer work experience, you are ready to tackle your senior year. Unfortunately, it is too late now to do some of the things you should have done since you started your academic program four or...

The Accomplished Senior-Year RESUME an COVER LETTER.
October 1, 2000... As an African-American college student, you may have come to college with goals of attaining a degree and snaring an exciting and lucrative position upon graduation. This article is written to help you look specifically at your resume as a...

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING: The Dress Rehearsal for Success.
October 1, 2000... What is it about the on-campus interview that causes palms to sweat, pulses to rapidly accelerate, and brains to turn to mush? Ask seniors what they dread most and it will be close to unanimous--the on-campus interview. While final exams may...

The Internet, a Powerful Tool in the Job Search Process.
October 1, 2000... Only a few years ago, the Internet was a buzzword that only the really computer literate had an interest in or access to. Now the Internet is everywhere and its impact has changed the way we do everything, including looking for employment. For...

Career Services Directors Offer CAREER ADVICE.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Seven Pivotal Career Advice Tips for Students As you prepare to enter the workforce, there are seven major points of advice I'd like to share with you. 1. Research the organization before signing up for the interview, especially if it...

The Four A's of the Successful Job Search.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... At Norfolk State University, students frequently ask us for career advice as they plan for career success in the new millennium. Our advice focuses on what it takes to gain and maintain a successful career. Students must develop and maintain...

Solid Job Search Strategies Produce Results.
October 1, 2000... Get Out, Get Noticed, and Get a Job! The fact that millions of people are getting college degrees these days, coupled with such a tight labor market due to low unemployment rates, makes getting a full-time job upon graduation quite a...

Advice for Careers in the Millennium.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... As s a college student today, you are faced with a more complex future than alumni of the past. Managing a career and life in today's world can be overwhelming. Understanding your field in its larger context, working with motivated people in...

What You Need to Know About Graduate School.
October 1, 2000... Perhaps you have made the arduous decision to attend graduate school. Or maybe you are trying to gain some understanding of what it might entail. Choosing to pursue graduate study is a major decision. Therefore, the more information you can...

The New Millennium Roadmap: Hot Opportunities for MBAs.
October 1, 2000... Reflect back to today's date, one year ago. It was difficult to read an article in any magazine or hear an electronic media report that did not include a reference to Y2K. Many of the nation's forecasters bemoaned the potential problems that...

War for Talent Greets Graduates with IT Skills.
October 1, 2000... One of the first things a student of economics will learn is the principle of supply and demand. Information technology students also should understand supply and demand. Have too much supply and it becomes a buyer's market. Have too much...

The Role of the African-American Teacher: Why it's Essential in the School System.
October 1, 2000... Like most in her field, Sandra DeLaney didn't become a teacher because of the pay. The average salary for elementary and secondary educators is $40,574, which at first glance seems like a decent bit of change. That is until you consider that...

Plugging into the Booming E-Health Profession.
October 1, 2000... By chance, have you recently ordered any prescription drugs or paid your insurance premiums online? Or scheduled a doctor's visit through a virtual receptionist?" Or perhaps participated n an interactive chat for consumers who share similar...

Industry Move to One-Stop-Shopping.
October 1, 2000... Increases competition in Financial Services While the financial services industry is growing, the impact of technology, mergers and acquisitions and legislation is rapidly changing the landscape. The Internet and advances in...

Financial, Technology Consultant Excels at Billion-Dollar Firm.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Seven-year-old Brian Simmons didn't know what his father did for a living, but he knew he wanted to be him. In the mornings when the elder Simmons would rise for work, he also would rise, put on pint-sized business attire and walk around the...

E-Commerce Creates New Opportunities.
October 1, 2000... Ten years ago, the Internet was mostly the domain of scientists, engineers and college professors -- a little-used medium largely for the sharing and dissemination of technical and academic information. Today's Internet is all about e-mail,...

Waking Up to Your Dreams.
October 1, 2000... Close your eyes and let your mind wander for a moment. Imagine a career that gives you the freedom to be your own boss, set your own hours, and decide whom you want to work with on a daily basis. Then imagine a career working with one of the...

THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION: Helping Students Get Their Start in Engineering and Science.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... In a world where everyone travels on the Information Superhighway, technology is called upon to change in the blink of an eye. Students are finding exciting career options in engineering and science; a field where new ideas and technical...

Internships and Co-ops: An Excellent Way to Preview and Plan Your Future.(cooperative education)
October 1, 2000... It's the job seekers' oldest dilemma: 'how can I get a job without experience? And how can I get experience, if no one will hire me?' As a college student, you have a unique advantage in finding the solution to this problem. You can add...

Contemporary Student Artists Lead the Way into the Future.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Ron Anderson, Charlotte Riley-Webb, and Sophia Lacroix. What do these people have in common? They're all hot, contemporary artists who ore taking the art world by storm. All of them hove either sold many pieces of art or have won numerous...

Robert L. Johnson: A Business Titan.
October 1, 2000... Redefining Black Entrepreneurial Success Robert L. Johnson is the essence of a big-time mover and shaker. While exuding a quiet demeanor in person, he simply gets extraordinary things accomplished behind the scenes in a high-profile way....

MEET Clifford Alexander: INTERIM CEO OF DUN & BRADSTREET.
October 1, 2000... When the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation's chief executive officer retired, the corporation called on former Secretary of the Army Clifford Alexander for temporary leadership. Alexander has been a member of the Board of Directors of the D&B...

Exploration: A Valuable Component of an Education.
October 1, 2000... We shall not cease from exploration. And the point of all our exploring will be to return to where we started and know the place for the first time. This poetic verse, from T. S. Eliot's Little Giddings, has served as a theme for my entire...

Spotlight on Student Leaders 2000.
October 1, 2000... There were many outstanding African-American student leaders in the Class of 2000 and we would like to showcase several of them. These students are not only honored for their academic excellence and achievement but also for the good deeds they...

Nelson Mandela: A Living Legend is Honored in Louisiana by Two Universities.
October 1, 2000... Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines the word awesome as expressive of awe, terrific and extraordinary. But, in layman's language, awesome can best be described by two words: Nelson Mandela. Arguably one of the most recognizable men on...

Nicki Micheaux Young, Gifted and Black in Hollywood.
October 1, 2000... While many struggling actors in Hollywood wait tables in anticipation of their "big break," Nicki Micheaux teaches elementary students for the Los Angeles School District. She does it partially because she needs to supplement her income, but...

Education is the Pathway for SUCCESS in the Mindset of Denzel Washington.
October 1, 2000... Do you remember what it was like when you were accepted at the university of your choice? You knew you could do it. You studied hard and that hard work paid off. Your mother was ecstatic, but grandma just sat there and nodded her head with a "I...