The Black Collegian back issues from October 2001:
30th Anniversary Gala Celebrations in Las Vegas and New Orleans. (The Black Collegian's 30th Anniversary Galas).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... A part of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine's 30th Anniversary of publishing in 2000-2001 involved two Gala Celebrations this year. The first one was held at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) annual conference in Las Vegas on May 30 and the second was held in New Orleans ...
Self-Assessment: Getting To Know Yourself is a Top Priority. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Who are you and what do you want for your future? The answers to these questions are not always obvious. Many of us have been told by others, (i.e. parents, teachers, friends etc.), what we should be when we grow up. Sometimes their choices for us aren't what we want, but oddly enough, ...
Developing a Professional Resume and Cover Letter That Work. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... The average recruiter or employment specialist may easily look at 200 resumes in just a week's time. They receive resumes in the mail and on-line, all from candidates looking for the ideal job. Hundreds of resumes may be reviewed for a single position. From the hundreds of resumes that are ...
Interviewing on Campus With Skill and Confidence. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... While the on-campus interview is generally thought to be a senior thing, this article should offer some sound advice to any students who may find themselves in an interview situation. You may be preparing for an interview for a very prestigious internship, co-op, or just a summer job ....
The ABC's of 'Hire' Learning: Effective Job Search Strategies. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Recently published articles have left collegians unsure of how to handle his unpredictable job market. Some discuss extraordinary job offers, like Grammy Awards tickets, $500-per-night hotel suites, signing bonuses and six-figure salaries. Others tell how some graduates have been affected ...
Countdown to Graduation: Making the Most of Your Senior Year. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... August/September You're almost done. You've made it through three years and you've only got one more year to go. This is no time to slow down! More than ever you've got to be sure you have all of your ducks in a row. You need to evaluate what you've done so far and assess your ...
Top African-American Executives Explore Career Paths. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... THE BLACK COLLEGIAN has asked top executives and professionals for their insight into what it takes to reach and succeed in various posts of the nation's most prestigious businesses and career arenas. In this issue, we've chosen to spotlight two high achievers in communications and human ...
Internships and Co-ops: An Investment in Your Future Success. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Erica Tinker planned her future well. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University's Graduate School, Erica knew that while earning a master's degree in marketing was a major accomplishment, it would take more than just the degree to make her career dreams come true. She knew that experience was ...
The Impact of Banking on Society is Awesome. (Industry Report: Banking).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Overview The banking system with all its complexities, challenges and opportunities touches virtually all aspects of our daily lives. Using a credit card to make a purchase, writing a personal or business check, paying bills and moving funds online or accessing your funds ...
Taking the Pulse of the Healthcare Industry. (Industry Report: Healthcare).
Oct 01, 2001; ... "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." These immortal words at the beginning of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities aptly describe the healthcare industry in the United States. Good news and otherwise For certain segments of the healthcare industry, ...
Tell Me More About Graduate School. (Graduate Study Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Why go to graduate school? Graduate school training has become an entry-level requirement for many of the more desirable professional positions. With the dramatic shortage of African Americans with advanced degrees, the need for African-American master's degree recipients and ...
An MBA is Still the Ticket to a Great Career Opportunity. (Graduate Study Guide).
Oct 01, 2001; ... In 1991, most of you were too young to be concerned about the economy, job market and career opportunities. However, just 10 short years ago, people were just beginning to talk about the "information superhighway," what we know now as the Internet. They were concerned about the impending ...
Willie Gary: Rises from Migrant Farmer to Multi-Millionaire Attorney. (Feature).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Remember standing in the schoolyard clapping and celebrating for that courageous kid who finally put the bully in his place? Well, Attorney Willie Gary elicits that same response---that "go-ahead-and-get-'em-brother" feeling of triumph that makes everyone around feel like winners. But, ...
Actress Wendy Raqu Robinson Was Driven by a Dream to Excel in Show Business. (Feature).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Well, now that Cedric "Jackie" Robinson and Lovita Jenkins are officially man and wife, maybe it's time for Principal, Regina Grier, and Steve Hightower to tie the knot. If these names don't sound familiar, check out an episode of The Steve Harvey Show on the WB. The on-screen love-hate ...
Hip-Hop: A Roadblock or Pathway to Black Empowerment? (Arts & Entertainment).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001; ... In the early 1980s, a highly percussive, cadenced, and repetitious musical form seeped from the inner city streets of the South Bronx to a virtually exclusive African-American audience. Harbingered by originators such as Run DMC, the Sugar Hill Gang, Public Enemy, Afrika Bambaata and ...
21st Century Teaching Opportunities: Are You Ready? (Career Report: Teaching).
Oct 01, 2001; ... The Joy of Teaching The wise, old philosopher, Confucius, once said, "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day of your life." From all indications, teaching fits into that category. Through the information derived from recent, national studies, and as the ...
Back to the Future: Campus Racism in the 21st Century. (Special Report).
Oct 01, 2001; ... Campus Racism 20th Century Style The most dramatic social change in the United States during the 20th century was the racial desegregation of public facilities. The struggle of Africans in America to obtain social "equality" took place in the second most important institution to ...
Campus Advisor.
Oct 01, 2001; ... Dear Campus Advisor: Ever since I was a little boy I've always wanted to fly planes. I have always had a fascination with the sky and technical things. My parents both had jobs that allowed them to do a lot of traveling. I was constantly traveling to different destinations. I ...
Letters to the Editor.
Oct 01, 2001 ... Dear Editor: I am a recent graduate of Howard University with a bachelor's in communications and a minor of sports med. & administration of justice. I am writing to let you know what I think of the 30th anniversary issue of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN. For years, I have been n reader ...
Self-assessment: Getting to know yourself is a top priority
Oct 01, 2001; ... Who are you and what do you want for your future? The answers to these questions are not always obvious. Many of us have been told by others, (i.e. parents, teachers, friends etc.), what we should be when we grow up. Sometimes their choices for us aren't what we want, but oddly enough, often we ...
Developing a professional resume and cover letter that work
Oct 01, 2001; ... 2001 CAREER PLANNING &JOB SEARCH GUIDE The average recruiter or employment specialist may easily look at 200 resumes in just a week's time. They receive resumes in the mail and on-line, all from candidates looking for the ideal job. Hundreds of resumes may be reviewed for a single ...
Interviewing on campus with skill and confidence
Oct 01, 2001; ... While the on-campus interview is generally thought to be a senior thing, this article should offer some sound advice to any students who may find themselves in an interview situation. You may be preparing for an interview for a very prestigious internship, co-op, or just a summer job. Whether ...
The ABC's of 'hire' learning
Oct 01, 2001; ... Effective Job Search Strategies Recently published articles have left collegians unsure of how to handle this unpredictable job market. Some discuss extraordinary job offers, like Grammy Awards tickets, $500-per-night hotel suites, signing bonuses and six-figure salaries. Others tell ...
Countdown to graduation: Making the most of your senior year
Oct 01, 2001; ... August/September You're almost done. You've made it through three years and you've only got one more year to go. This is no time to slow down! More than ever you've got to be sure you have all of your ducks in a row. You need to evaluate what you've done so far and assess your career ...
Top African-American executives explore career paths
Oct 01, 2001; ... THE BLACK COLLEGIAN has asked top executives and professionals for their insight into what it takes to reach and succeed in various posts of the nation's most prestigious businesses and career arenas. In this issue, we've chosen to spotlight two high achievers in communications and human ...
Internships and co-ops: An investment in your future success
Oct 01, 2001; ... Erica Tinker planned her future well. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University's Graduate School, Erica knew that while earning a master's degree in marketing was a major accomplishment, it would take more than just the degree to make her career dreams come true. She knew that experience was a ...
The impact of banking on society is awesome
Oct 01, 2001; ... Overview The banking system with all its complexities, challenges and opportunities touches virtually all aspects of our daily lives. Using a credit card to make a purchase, writing a personal or business check, paying bills and moving funds online or accessing your funds through an ...
Taking the pulse of the healthcare industry
Oct 01, 2001; ... "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." These immortal words at the beginning of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities aptly describe the healthcare industry in the United States. Good news and otherwise For certain segments of the healthcare industry, these are ...
Rich Minds, Rich Rewards: 52 Ways to Enhance, Enrich, and Empower Your Life
Oct 01, 2001; ... Rich Minds, Rich Rewards: 52 Ways to Enhance, Enrich, and Empower Your Life Burton, Valerie Strivers Row/Villard. October. 176p. ISBN: 0-375-75710-4.$14.95 These simple instructions on how to ...
Cosbyology: Essays and Observations from the Doctor of Comedy
Oct 01, 2001; ... Cosbyology: Essays and Observations from the Doctor of Comedy Cosby, Bill Hyperion. November. 192p. ISBN: 0-7868-6810-4 $17.95 This funny ...
Hip-Hop Divas
Oct 01, 2001; ... Hip-Hop Divas Editors of Vibe Magazine Three Rivers Press. October. 224p. ISBN: 0-609-80836-2. $17 Essays and photographs offer a detailed look at the lives of fifteen of the women who've taken over the world of ...
Blowback
Oct 01, 2001; ... Blowback Fullilove, Eric James Amistad Press. October. 320p. ISBN: 0-06-621250-2.$24 Richard Whelan, the Black National Security Advisor to President Edgar Roswell, is ...
Having What Matters: The Black Woman's Guide to Creating the Life She Really Wants
Oct 01, 2001; ... Having What Matters: The Black Woman's Guide to Creating the Life She Really Wants Greenwood, Monique William Morrow. December. 224p. ISBN: 0-688-17509-0. $25 The title is a mouthful, but according to Greenwood, it really is very ...
Ralph Ellison: Emergence of Genius
Oct 01, 2001; ... Ralph Ellison: Emergence of Genius Jackson, Lawrence Wiley, John & Sons. October. 512p. ISBN: 0-471-35414-7. $21 This is the first Ellison (1914-- 1994) biography. He was an author, intellectual, and social critic who earned ...
Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones
Oct 01, 2001; ... Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones Jones, Quincy Doubleday. October. 352p. ISBN: 0-385-- 48896-3. $24.95 Finally, this major work by famed musician, composer, producer, and arranger, tells of the glamour, achievements, and pain along the way. Jones, who grew up poor on the Chicago ...
Patti's Pearls: Lessons in Living Genuinely, Joyfully, Generously
Oct 01, 2001; ... Patti's Pearls: Lessons in Living Genuinely, Joyfully, Generously LaBelle, Patti and Laura Randolph Lancaster Warner Books. October. 160p. ISBN: 0-446-52794-7.$19.95 Grammy-winning singer LaBelle shares an assorted number of ...
Tell me more about graduate school
Oct 01, 2001; ... GRADUATE STUDY GUIDE Why go to graduate school? Graduate school training has become an entry-level requirement for many of the more desirable professional positions. With the dramatic shortage of African Americans with advanced degrees, the need for African-American master's ...
An MBA is still the ticket to a great career opportunity
Oct 01, 2001; ... In 1991, most of you were too young to be concerned about the economy, job market and career opportunities. However, just 10 short years ago, people were just beginning to talk about the "information superhighway," what we know now as the Internet. They were concerned about the impending ...
Willie Gary: Rises from migrant farmer to multi-millionaire attorney
Oct 01, 2001; ... Remember standing in the schoolyard clapping and celebrating for that courageous kid who finally put the bully in his place? Well, Attorney Willie Gary elicits that same response---that "go-ahead-- and-get-`em-brother" feeling of triumph that makes everyone around feel like winners. But, before ...
Acrtress Wendy Raquel Robinson was driven by a dream to excel in show business
Oct 01, 2001; ... Was Driven by a Dream to Excel in Show Business Well, now that Cedric "Jackie" Robinson and Lovita Jenkins are officially man and wife, maybe it's time for Principal, Regina Grier, and Steve Hightower to tie the knot. If these names don't sound familiar, check out an episode of The ...
Hip-hop: A roadblock or pathway to black empowerment?
Oct 01, 2001; ... ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT In the early 1980s, a highly percussive, cadenced, and repetitious musical form seeped from the inner city streets of the South Bronx to a virtually exclusive African-American audience. Harbingered by originators such as Run DMC, the Sugar Hill Gang, Public ...
21st Century teaching opportunities: Are you ready?
Oct 01, 2001; ... The wise, old philosopher, Confucius, once said, "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day of your life." From all indications, teaching fits into that category. Through the information derived from recent, national studies, and as the result of interviews with a national ...
Back to the future: Campus racism in the 21st Century
Oct 01, 2001; ... SPECIAL REPORT The most dramatic social change in the United States during the 20th century was the racial desegregation of public facilities. The struggle of Africans in America to obtain social "equality" took place in the second most important institution to Black people --- schools ....
Campus adviser
Oct 01, 2001; ... Dear Campus Advisor: Ever since I was a little boy I've always wanted to fly planes. I have always had a fascination with the sky and technical things. My parents both had jobs that allowed them to do a lot of traveling. I was constantly traveling to different destinations. I was lucky ...
Letters to the editor
Oct 01, 2001; ... SEND YOUR LETTERS TO: Letters to the Editor THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine 909 Poydras Street, 36th Floor New Orleans, LA 701 12 Dear Editor: I am a recent graduate of Howard University with a bachelor's in communications and a minor of sports med. & ...