The Black Collegian back issues from October 1998:
'The Young and the Restless': Shemar Moore takes center stage.(African American actor in the television soap opera)
Oct 01, 1998; ... He's every girl's dream and, consequently, every guy's nightmare. But love him or hate him, you've got to give him his due. After graduating from college, a brief modeling career, and four years as Malcolm on the number one daytime drama, CBS's The Young And The Restless's, Shemar Moore is ...
Wellness means work: dress and keep the garden.
Oct 01, 1998; ... In Genesis 2:15 we are told, "God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it." This first work order from God to humans, "to dress and keep the garden," is a command to do the work necessary to keep the garden viable. In other words, if the right kind and ...
The case for reparations.(Black Belt South)
Oct 01, 1998; ... It is now time, in this clear motion of the working class and other democratic forces to counterattack against the rising forces of U.S and world neo fascism, to raise anew the question of REPARATIONS FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PEOPLE AND FOR THE IMPACTED HISTORICAL RESIDENTS OF THE BLACK ...
Single parents taking their kids to college with them.
Oct 01, 1998; ... A popular National Organization for Women Program, called "Take Our Daughters to Work," encourages moms and others to take girls to work on this day to encourage career exploration and to see women achieving in a variety of career fields. Interestingly, there are some young women (and men) ...
Self-assessment: knowing yourself and what you want to do!
Oct 01, 1998; ... Self-assessment is an in-depth look at who you are, at discovering and learning your personality type, at becoming aware of what's important to you, and at understanding yourself, i.e. your values, interests, aptitudes, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. It is a way of learning what is a ...
Successful job-search strategies that really work.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The good news is there are lucrative job opportunities that are yours for the taking. The not-so-good news is that there has been no significant increase in the number of job offers, meaning that the bar of expectations is higher for graduates, especially graduates of color. No need to ...
Plan for career success with a monthly planning calendar for seniors.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Generally speaking, that period before or during your junior year can be pivotal to a successful senior year. Building a comprehensive network of friends, family members, professors and corporate connections often pays big dividends in launching your career. Being prepared means ...
The intelligent, standout resume and cover letter.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Thousands enter the job market annually, including college and high school graduates, professionals changing jobs for advancement, displaced and laidoff workers, immigrants, and the chronically unemployed. Amid this torrent of job seekers, African-American collegians must become adept at ...
How to use the Internet in your job search: going online to find a job.(includes related article on job search)
Oct 01, 1998; ... In the past few years, the Internet and other technological advances have had a tremendous impact on the recruitment process. Technology has created huge efficiencies that allow a smoother connection between job candidate and job opening. Coupled with a growing economy, the new technology, ...
Succeeding at the on-campus interview.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Picture the company as a medieval fortress, with armies protecting the King's assets against all competitors seeking to outperform them in the marketplace. You are interested in a position in the brigade, but how do you get the King's attention? The answer is that you must get ...
The value of internships and co-op opportunities for college students.
Oct 01, 1998; ... If you think that a college diploma is all you need to find a job, you need to rethink your plans right now. Your search will bring you to a harsh reality: It's difficult to get a good job without experience in a particular field, and you can't get experience until you've had a job. ...
Global leadership for African-American collegians: a 21st century imperative: study and travel abroad enhance leadership skills.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Increasing numbers of African-American collegians are honing their leadership skills in the global classroom. The internationalization of the American economy is driving undergraduate students to acquire an international perspective. African-American collegians who study abroad are ...
You need to go to graduate school.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Perhaps you have already heard "You need to go to graduate school." Responding to your performance and your potential for academic success, an observant professor, a concerned advisor, or an eager parent, most likely said it. The advice is sound: You need to attend graduate school. As we ...
Career opportunities soar for African-American MBA graduates.
Oct 01, 1998; ... How many times have you returned to thank someone who has given you some good advice? Well, if your parents or any one else is advising you to consider pursuing an MBA degree; follow their advice and for years you'll be thanking them through your smiles. Career opportunities ...
Opportunities abound for computer science majors: prepare yourself well for a career, not just a job.
Oct 01, 1998; ... High-tech Shortage Computer science majors have many career paths available. As graduates, they may be employed in a variety of positions. In addition to working in "traditional" computer science positions, graduates work in chemical, petroleum, medical, auto, publishing, ...
Soaring job opportunities await engineering graduates.
Oct 01, 1998; ... While American corporations desperately need more engineers, enrollment in colleges of engineering nationwide has hit a 10-year low. An additional 250,000 engineers will be needed in the United States in the next 10 years, analysts predict. But American college students' interest in ...
Information technology: your pathway to innovative jobs and careers.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Peter Browne is information technology director for Microsoft's licensing subsidiary in Reno, Nev. As such he is the highest-ranking African-American technologist at software giant Microsoft Corp. Browne has worked for more than 20 years for some of the top technology companies on the ...
Teaching opportunities in the new millennium.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Developing a Road Map to Your Job in the Classroom Now that you have decided that teaching is the career for you, your next important step is to determine how to get a job in a place that both interests and excites you. There are many ways to find a teaching position in the ...
So you're thinking about a marketing career.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Congratulations. You've chosen to explore a career that offers some of the most diverse challenges in the job world. Sit back, relax, and by all means, read on! This is going to be fun. You've heard it before - Opportunity abounds; you can do anything if you put your mind to it ....
The pharmaceutical industry: solid and expanding.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The Impact of the Industry The pharmaceutical industry is a mainstay of the American economy, showing signs of unabated growth among all its sectors as we move into the twenty-first century. "By the year 2000, the value of the pharmaceutical marketplace is expected to exceed ...
Developing powerful study skills lead to success in college.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The study skills you need to succeed in college could more appropriately be called "life skills" because their acquisition affects your life far beyond the classroom. Participation in club activities, maintaining a job or home, playing sports, and learning new hobbies all require the same ...
The talented hundred percent: America's Promise targets at-risk youth.
Oct 01, 1998; ... In 1903, W.E.B. Du Bois declared that the Negro race, like all races, would be saved by its exceptional members, its "talented tenth." At that time, his attitude was understandable. In the early years of this century only a small fraction of Americans went on to college, and educational ...
African roots of African-American culture.
Oct 01, 1998; ... This past summer, the National Endowment for the Humanities offered a seminar, African Roots of African-American Culture, attended by representatives from 25 colleges and universities. Each is expected to start studies related to the seminar on her or his campus. One of the faculty ...
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan: Quiet diplomacy in a troubled world.
Oct 01, 1998; ... What's it like to be in the hot seat, with a carefully built career hanging in the balance? At the pinnacle of success in your chosen career you suddenly face unbelievable triumph or tragic humiliation. Solving the world's problems is pretty nerve-wracking, especially when you've built a ...
Covering up hate-crimes on college campuses: a national tragedy.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Introduction A hate-crime is one committed by a person whose motive is discrimination against another person or persons on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin or whose act against a person, or persons, grows out of bigotry in race, religion, sexual ...
Million Youth Movement marchers gather on the East Coast and in the South.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The nation was treated this past Labor Day weekend to not one but two Million Youth Movement events in New York City and Atlanta on September 5 and 7 respectively. The New York City march in Harlem, promised earlier as a follow-up to the Million Man March in Washington in 1995 ...
Campus Advisor.
Oct 01, 1998; ... LINDA BATES PARKER Dear Campus Advisor: I am a graduating mechanical engineering senior with a G.P.A. of over 3.5. I have been a member of the University College honors program and have received a number of scholarships and other academic recognition. A fully ...
JACOB LAWRENCE.
Oct 01, 1998; ... ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST PREEMINENT ARTISTS JACOB LAWRENCE, a native of Atlantic City, N. J., has achieved extraordinary international acclaim for his narrative paintings that show the experiences of African Americans and represent the human concerns that these experiences ...
The Young & The Restless Shemar Moore Takes Center Stage.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 1998; ... He's every girl's dream and, consequently, every guy's nightmare. But love him or hate him, you've got to give him his due. After graduating from college, a brief modeling career, and four years as Malcolm on the number one daytime drama, CBS's The Young And The Restless's, Shemar Moore is ...
WELLNESS MEANS WORK DRESS AND KEEP THE GARDEN.
Oct 01, 1998; ... In Genesis 2:15 we are told, "God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it." This first work order from God to humans, "to dress and keep the garden," is a command to do the work necessary to keep the garden viable. In other words, if the right kind and ...
The Case for Reparations.
Oct 01, 1998; ... It is now time, in this clear motion of the working class and other democratic forces to counterattack against the rising forces of U.S and world neo fascism, to raise anew the question of REPARATIONS FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PEOPLE AND FOR THE IMPACTED HISTORICAL RESIDENTS OF THE BLACK ...
Single Parents Taking Their Kids to College With Them.
Oct 01, 1998; ... A popular National Organization for Women Program, called "Take Our Daughters to Work," encourages moms and others to take girls to work on this day to encourage career exploration and to see women achieving in a variety of career fields, Interestingly, there are some young women (and men) ...
SELF -ASSESSMENT: Knowing Yourself and What you want to Do!
Oct 01, 1998; ... Self-assessment is an indepth look at who you are, at discovering and learning your personality type, at becoming aware of what's important to you, and at understanding yourself, i.e. your values, interests, aptitudes, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. It is a way of learning what is a ...
Chase Manhattan Bank.
Oct 01, 1998 ... Although Chase can trace its roots back nearly 200 years, we are a company that is, in many respects, only three years old. In 1996, the Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chemical Bank merged to produce what is today one of the largest banks in the United States and one of the most ...
Successful Job-Search Strategies That Really Work.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The good news is there are lucrative job opportunities that are yours for the taking. The not-so-good news is that there has been no significant increase in the number of job offers, meaning that the bar of expectations is higher for graduates, especially graduates of color. No need to ...
Plan for Career Success with a Monthly Planning Calendar for Seniors.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Generally speaking, that period before or during your junior year can be pivotal to a successful senior year. Building a comprehensive network of friends, family members, professors and corporate connections often pays big dividends in launching your career. Being prepared means ...
Career Services Directors Offer Career Advice.
Oct 01, 1998 ... Who is in Charge of Your Career Development? JOYCE P. EDWARDS In the process of developing your career strategy, Career Services is your link to companies looking for people with your skills. But acquiring a career and succeeding at it are your responsibilities. So, ...
The Intelligent, Standout Resume and Cover Letter.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Thousands enter the job market annually, including college and high school graduates, professionals changing jobs for advancement, displaced and laid off workers, immigrants, and the chronically unemployed. Amid this torrent of job seekers, African-American collegians must become adept at ...
How to use the Internet in Your Job Search.
Oct 01, 1998; ... GOING ONLINE TO FIND A JOB In the past few years, the Internet and other technological advances have had a tremendous impact on the recruitment process. Technology has created huge efficiencies that allow a smoother connection between job candidate and job opening. Coupled with ...
Succeeding at the On-Campus Interview.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Picture the company as a medieval fortress, with armies protecting the King's assets against all competitors seeking to outperform them in the marketplace. You are interested in a position in the brigade, but how do you get the King's attention? The answer is that you must get ...
The Value of Internships and Co-op Opportunities for College Students.
Oct 01, 1998; ... If you think that a college diploma is all you need to find a job, you need to rethink your plans right now. Your search will bring you to a harsh reality: It's difficult to get a good job without experience in a particular field, and you can't get experience until you've had a job. ...
Global Leadership for African-American Collegians: A 21st Century Imperative.
Oct 01, 1998; ... STUDY AND TRAVEL ABROAD ENHANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS Increasing numbers of African-American collegians are honing their leadership skills in the global classroom. The internationalization of the American economy is driving undergraduate students to acquire an international ...
You Need to Go to Graduate School.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Perhaps you have already heard "You need to go to graduate school." Responding to your performance and your potential for academic success, an observant professor, a concerned advisor, or an eager parent, most likely said it. The advice is sound: You need to attend graduate school. As we ...
Career Opportunities Soar for African-American MBA Graduates.
Oct 01, 1998; ... How many times have you returned to thank someone who has given you some good advice? Well, if your parents or any one else is advising you to consider pursuing an MBA degree; follow their advice and for years you'll be thanking them through your smiles. Career opportunities ...
Opportunities Abound for computer Science Majors.
Oct 01, 1998; ... PREPARE YOURSELF WELL FOR A CAREER, NOT JUST A JOB High-tech Shortage Computer science majors have many career paths available. As graduates, they may be employed in a variety of positions. In addition to working in "traditional" computer science positions, graduates ...
Soaring Job Opportunities Await Engineering Graduates.
Oct 01, 1998; ... While American corporations desperately need more engineers, enrollment in colleges of engineering nationwide has hit a 10-year low. An additional 250,000 engineers will be needed in the United States in the next 10 years, analysts predict. But American college students' interest in ...
Information Technology.
Oct 01, 1998; ... YOUR PATHWAY TO INNOVATIVE JOBS AND CAREERS Peter Browne is information technology director for Microsoft's licensing subsidiary in Reno, Nev. As such he is the highest-ranking African-American technologist at software giant Microsoft Corp. Browne has worked for more than 20 ...
Teaching Opportunities in the New Millennium.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Developing a Road Map to Your Job in the Classroom Now that you have decided that teaching is the career for you, your next important step is to determine how to get a job in a place that both interests and excites you. There are many ways to find a teaching position in the ...
So You're Thinking About a Marketing Career.
Oct 01, 1998; ... Congratulations. You've chosen to explore a career that offers some of the most diverse challenges in the job world. Sit back, relax, and by all means, read on! This is going to be fun. You've heard it before--Opportunity abounds; you can do anything if you put your mind to it ....
The Pharmaceutical Industry: SOLID AND EXPANDING.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The Impact of the Industry The pharmaceutical industry is a mainstay of the American economy, showing signs of unabated growth among all its sectors as we move into the twenty-first century. "By the year 2000, the value of the pharmaceutical marketplace is expected to exceed ...
Developing powerful Study Skills Lead to Success in College.
Oct 01, 1998; ... The study skills you need to succeed in college could more appropriately be called "life skills" because their acquisition affects your life far beyond the classroom. Participation in club activities, maintaining a job or home, playing sports, and learning new hobbies all require the same ...
The Talented Hundred Percent.
Oct 01, 1998; ... AMERICA'S PROMISE TARGETS AT-RISK YOUTH In 1903, W.E.B. Du Bois declared that the Negro race, like all races, would be saved by its exceptional members, its "talented tenth." At that time, his attitude was understandable. In the early years of this century only a small fraction ...
African Roots of African-American Culture.
Oct 01, 1998; ... This past summer, the National Endowment for the Humanities offered a seminar, African Roots of African-American Culture, attended by representatives from 25 colleges and universities. Each is expected to start studies related to the seminar on her or his campus. One of the faculty ...
"Pass It On".(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 1998; ... Xavier University's Cluster commissioned renowned artist John Scott to create a limited edition sculpture to commemorate its 30th Anniversary. "Pass It On" is a edition of 100 with an extra 2.5 artist proofs, all signed and numbered with certificate of Authenticity, in stainless steel and ...
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Oct 01, 1998; ... QUIET DIPLOMACY IN A TROUBLED WORLD What's it like to be in the hot seat, with a carefu1Iy built career hanging in the balance? At the pinnacle of success in your chosen career you suddenly face unbelievable triumph or tragic humiliation. Solving the world's problems is pretty ...
Hate-Crimes on College Campuses.
Oct 01, 1998; ... A NATIONAL TRAGEDY Introduction A hate-crime is one committed by a person whose, motive is discrimination against another person or persons on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation or nation al origin or whose act against a person, or persons, grows out of ...
Million Youth Movement Marchers Gather on the East Coast and in the South.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 1998; ... The nation was treated this past Labor Day weekend to not one but two Million Youth Movement events in New York City and Atlanta on September 5 and 7 respectively. The New York City march in Harlem, promised earlier as a follow-up to the Million Man March in Washington in 1995 ...
Profiles of Successful Interns.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 1998; ... Anthony Russell Finance Intern - Procter & Gamble Senior, University of Virginia, Charlottesville Developing a quarterly forecast accuracy analysis was one of three projects Anthony Russell worked on as a Finance Intern at Procter & Gamble. This project ...
Can I Get a Witness: For Sisters When the Blues is More than a Song
Oct 01, 1998; ... Can I Get A Witness: For Sisters When the Blues is More than a Song Boyd, Julia Dutton. September. 224pp. ISBN 0-525-94446-X. $19.95 Boyd sounds ...
Sacred Bond: Black Men and Their Mothers
Oct 01, 1998; ... Sacred Bond: Black Men and Their Mothers Brown, Keith M. Little Brown. October. 288pp. ISBN 0-316-10556-2. $25 Thirty-five interviews shed light on the bond between African-American men and their mothers. Malik Yoba, ...
Chained to the Rock of Adversity: To Be Free, Black and Female in the Old South
Oct 01, 1998; ... Chained to the Rock of Adversity: To Be Free, Black and Female in the Old South edited by Virginia Meacham Gold Univ. of Georgia Press. September. 168pp. ISBN 0-8203-2083-8. $17.50. pap. Using the personal letters from ...
I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African-American Poetry
Oct 01, 1998; ... I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African-American Poetry Clinton. Catherine Houghton Mifflin. October. 112pp. ISBN 0-395-89599-5 ....
The Underground Railroad: A Personal Journey Through History
Oct 01, 1998; ... The Underground Railroad: A Personal Journey Through History Cohen, Anthony Michael Hyperion. November. 288pp. SBN 0-7868-6425-7. $23.95 Cohen revisits slavery's ...
Venus to the Hoop: A Gold Medal Year in Basketball
Oct 01, 1998; ... Venus to the Hoop: A Gold al Year in Basketball Corbett Sara Putnam. September. 352pp. ISBN 0-385-49352-5. Spring 1991 changed the lives of twelve female basetball players when ...
Ten Bad Choices That Ruin Black Women's Lives
Oct 01, 1998; ... Ten Bad Choices That Ruin Black Women's Lives Cornish, Grace Dr. Crown. October. 240pp. ISBN 0-609-600058-8. $20 Dr. Cornish is frank yet funny as she tells Black women how to stop making bad romantic choices. She maintains that six out of every ten Black women ...