The Black Collegian articles from October 2002

The Black Collegian archives from October 2002

Letters to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... Dear Editor: I am very impressed and pleased with THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine. The articles touch upon a vast array of subject matter, making the publication useful to students with many different majors and career interests. Your...

Campus advisor.
October 1, 2002... Dear Campus Advisor: I am from what my sociology professor would call a truly dysfunctional family. My mom is a long-time drug abuser. My two brothers are in jail. My grandmother who partially raised me is very ill. There are other members...

Student leaders strive to make the world a better place.(Special Report)
October 1, 2002... Once again, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine is highlighting and celebrating the accomplishments of students who have managed to take achievement to the next level. The following students have been showcased because we see special qualities in...

Students artists: create symbolic messages with their artistry.(Art Of The African World)
October 1, 2002... What is art? When this question is asked, answers like "drawings," "paintings," "sculptures," and "creative works by creative people" are often given. Although all of these answers are acceptable, art is much more than drawings and paintings....

Diversity gives employers a competitive edge.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... With numerous studies reporting that employee diversity encourages creativity and superior performance, perceptive employers are embracing diversity as a means of maximizing the effectiveness of their most important resource: their personnel....

The top 50 diversity employers 2002.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)(Illustration)
October 1, 2002... The table below presents the 50 most popular employers among students surveyed by The Universum Diversity Survey 2002. The survey, which is conducted annually by the international research and consulting firm Universum Communications, monitors...

Recession impacts preferences for employers and industries.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... Most popular employers Investment banks now lead the list of the most popular employers among minority students surveyed in 2002, with the formidable Goldman Sachs and industry competitor Merrill Lynch occupying the top two spots. The...

Choosing an employer when economic times are tough.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... THERE'S A LOT AT STAKE when you choose a first employer. You're laying the foundation for your future career... spending the greater part of your waking hours on the job... perhaps tying up your own financial future, via stock options or your...

The great salary divide.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Universum finds that students salary expectations do not vary significantly according to respondents' race or ethnicity. However, a closer look at the survey findings reveals a huge discrepancy between the sexes when it comes to expected...

Abbott Laboratories: a commitment to employee development and building strong relationships with people are the hallmarks of working for Abbott.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... What was your first day on the job like? I remember feeling very welcome on that first day. My manager, who is still a mentor to me, spent a great deal of time talking with me. One of the things that stuck in my mind is the emphasis he...

Accenture: plenty of guided responsibility and diversity training make this consulting company a fast-paced and supportive environment for new graduates of color.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... What makes you proudest about working for Accenture? I think the team spirit that we have is what I like most. Our culture is truly a "work hard, play hard" culture. The client is number one, and you have to deliver results, but it's the...

Merck: with affinity groups and programs for innovative leadership, this pharmaceuticals company embraces diversity.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... Merck ranks 40th on the list of minority students' preferred employers; why do you think it is so attractive to students of color? Merck has a strong reputation in the college marketplace. Because of our hiring results and longstanding...

Hewlett-Packard: a passion for innovation and personal initiative make this technology giant a smart choice for new graduates who want to make an impact.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... What attracted you to working for Hewlett-Packard? The culture was a big attraction to me. I loved the idea of working for a company that really cares deeply and passionately about the people in the commtmities it works in. Before I came to...

PricewaterhouseCoopers: a thirst for responsibility, a great attitude, and enjoying what you do spell success at this professional services company.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... Do you remember your first day at PwC? I do, actually--I started January 16, 1991. I remember trying to get my bearings. It was right in the middle of what we call "busy season" for the tax profession; I remember thinking how busy everyone...

PFIZER: an emphasis on leadership and giving back to the community make this pharmaceuticals and consumer goods giant an attractive place to build a career.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... What makes you proudest about working for Pfizer? The Pfizer colleague base truly believes in this corporation and stands behind it. Also, you move into Pfizer for a career and not just for a job--there are many opportunities around the...

The top Diversity employers 2002.(Top Diversity Employers 2002)
October 1, 2002... An alphabetical list The Universum Diversity Survey 2002, an independent survey monitoring the work/life-related opinions of over 3,500 minority students at colleges and universities throughout the United States, finds that these companies...

The career service office is the first stop in your job search.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
October 1, 2002... According to an April 2002 report of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), college hiring fell dramatically for 2000-2001. Moreover, survey respondents estimated that in 2001-2002 they would hire even fewer new college...

How to find a rewarding job.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
October 1, 2002... The process of finding a rewarding job can be confusing and frustrating. The U.S. Labor Department estimates there are over 22,000 U.S. occupations today. Choosing a career is a major life decision. Although identifying the right position for...

How to design a marketable resume and cover letter.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
October 1, 2002... Business organizations reframe, retool, reinvigorate, reenergize, and reinvent themselves to be competitive in the global market, to keep up-to-date with technology changes, and to remain "on the cutting edge." With a struggling economy,...

How to succeed in the on-campus interview.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
October 1, 2002... If you are feeling a little nauseous and your palms are sweaty, you probably are suffering from an illness that often strikes seniors this time of year-it's called interview phobia, or fear of the on-campus interview. While it is normal to have...

Dress for success.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
October 1, 2002... "Clothes make the man." So the old adage goes. In today's politically correct environment, of course, it would be more appropriate to say, "Clothes make the person." Semantics aside, the truth of the matter is: how a person dresses makes a...

The federal government offers an abundance of career opportunities.(Career Report: federal government)
October 1, 2002... Just a few, short years ago, it was often said that the employment process in the federal government was tantamount to a root canal--a long, challenging and often frustrating experience. Bright, well-prepared college graduates could usually...

Despite a tough economy, financial services offer jobs.(Industry Report: financial services)
October 1, 2002... Like much of corporate America, the financial services industry is facing challenges. The collapse of energy trader Enron Corp. and the bankruptcy of telecommunications giant WorldCom, Inc., weakened an already declining stock market....

How to apply and succeed in graduate school.(Graduate Study Guide)
October 1, 2002... Many of you have already decided whether to pursue graduate studies. Either you are currently enrolled in a graduate program or you have decided to do so soon. (Note: If you fall into the latter group, do not allow soon to become a long time...

Don't let lack of money prevent you from attending graduate school.(Graduate Study Guide)
October 1, 2002... Upon completing your undergraduate studies, a graduate degree may help yon reach your professional goal and make you more marketable for career advancement. Today, some of the most challenging and financially rewarding careers require an...

The MBA: an investment that can transform your career.(Graduate Study Guide)
October 1, 2002... An MBA, or Masters in Business Administration, can be a great way to move up in a company, change careers or earn a more lucrative salary. Still, the number of racial minorities pursuing the degree lags that of other graduate programs. African...

How to prepare for success using internships and co-ops.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
October 1, 2002... Your college life has probably seemed like an endless stream of preparation activities: You examined your options before you chose a school, you gave careful consideration to the major you declared, and studied in preparation for an endless...

L'Oreal and Soft Sheen Carson launch initiative to build leadership through education scholarship program honors young achievers.
October 1, 2002... In keeping with its tradition of support for youth education, L'Oreal USA has announced the establishment of a corporate initiative to ensure the development of tomorrow's leaders. The L'Oreal Soft Sheen Carson Scholarship program will award...

Judge Jules Edwards, III: thrives on challenges to achieve success.(Feature)
October 1, 2002... Judge Jules D. Edwards, III of Louisiana has much in common with todays modern college student--more than meets the eye. The New Orleans native is the chief judge of the Cajun State's 15th Judicial District covering the parishes of Lafayette,...

Reparations, a fundamental issue of social justice.(Special Report)
October 1, 2002... My own interest in the reparations movement started in the 1970's when my teacher and mentor at Stanford, Dr. St. Clair Drake, arranged for me to attend the Sixth Pan-African Conference in Dar es Salem, Tanzania. These conferences were held to...

Role model profiles.
October 1, 2002... Audrey W. Perine Alabama Department of Transportation Professional Engineer and Project Manager College: Auburn University Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering I graduated from Toulminville High in Mobile, Alabama at age...

I Say a Prayer for Me: One Woman's Life of Faith and Triumph.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Anderson, Stanice Warner: Walk Worthy Press. November. 352p. ISBN: 0-446-53034-4. $21.95 Anderson is a former reporter for USATODAY.com, who describes her descent into the world of drugs, her years as an addict, and her unbelievable rise...

7 Pairs of Black Shoes.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Character, Dionne D'Sole Press, Inc. 62p. E-mail: dionnecharacter@hotmail.com $16.95 As one journeys through Character's "7 Pairs of Black Shoes," the poet exudes a voice of passion and pain along with strength and frailty, easily...

The World War II Black Regiment That Built the Alaska Military Highway.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Griggs, William and Merrill, Philip University Press of Mississippi. September. 112p. ISBN 1-57806-504-6. $30 Although the 97th Army Corps Engineers, an African-American unit, worked extensively on completing the Alaska/Canadian Highway,...

Fire in My Soul.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Holmes Norton, Eleanor Atria Books. January 2003. ISBN: 0-7434-0787-3. $25 The story of U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who is known as the "Warrior on the Hill," is told through a series of conversations with Joan Steinau...

Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Hooks, Bell Atria Books. January 2003. ISBN: 0-7434-5605-X. $23 Scholar and visionary, Bell Hooks explores how political and cultural barriers keep African Americans from achieving emotional well being.

The Content of My Character King, Yolanda.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Rodale Books. November. 256p. ISBN: 1-57954-609-9. $23.94 Yolanda, who is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s eldest child, shares with readers her private memories of her father and examines his dream of racial equality and what it means to her as...

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales.(Book Review)
October 1, 2002... Mandela, Nelson, editor Norton Books. November. 144p. ISBN: 0-393-05212-5. $24.95 The oral tradition is still alive and well and Mandela wishes for the practice of storytelling to never die. He selected thirty-two African stories for his...

A global mix of top MBA students answer the challenge: e-Strat attracts over 1,500 student players worldwide.
October 1, 2002... A total of 83 American teams were selected to play in the 2002 e-Strat Challenge, a virtual marketing game developed by L'Oreal, the world's leading beauty company and Strat X, experts in design and application of marketing and business...