https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/8a6685ef36ec9aadffb6addc289f25d8.pdf?Expires=1777507200&Signature=qYPqT4WiFBm-dMklTEPoHOfUMUXABVihnQnly5JmkfPiCBkkGwLRYANywaW9aYieppwkkqv1nyR1wUFGu1s6Fodz6rpP%7E5AZx7Qghmg0RtWs5Llar11K8pErIwmuL%7EHWBHgbejDu9nfNA3qwlIcyaJ5zdY2eHaKSyhgeN-Tz3NljnzgHAAvA82kEGBjrnhgG8eC16JANEinWIqRGr%7Ed6i3MDwfpMYWyEFWr5KENHdW7Ib0iddrWBV3A6i8kyguAe68g-XNVOFZ55FJnZOsmZ5oD1PTWTI6ZsEDKCbkR4RsBcfkOyZmg1xXhS7PRCQ%7Eb07FRVivm-SawiNwzYssSLIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 263d1a50160814e09d4d26570cea9d0e PDF Text Text �A message Dear Alumni and Friends: from The President and frame issues that will facilitate greater dialogue and reflection. We are indeed grateful to the Donald Each day, I drive through the entry gates of the campus and pass directly i n front of the new, state-of- W Reynolds Foundation for this incredible gift and their faith i n our future. the-art, Donald W Reynolds Library and Technology As I tour the new facility, I salute our great Center. At the entrance, the words etched in stone alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of the consistently capture my attention: "KNOWLEDGE IS College who made this dream a reality. FREEDOM." Please mark your calendars for the "Knowledge is Freedom" speaks both special opening ceremony of the Donald W of the legacy of our 125-year-old Reynolds Library and Technology beloved college as well as many new Center, scheduled March 7, 2003. opportunities for our future as a Come and celebrate 125 years of top liberal arts college i n the history and our great gift of a m region and nation. We are new 50,000 square ft. state-of- making real progress toward the-art facility. Together, we recapturing academic excellence w i l l continue to build as a priority goal. traditions of excellence! I am also pleased to I often think the word announce the creation of the "freedom" is taken too lightly by todays Arkansas Institute for Divergent Learning postmodern society. While the 20th century concept of freedom was concerned with social justice that will bring together educational leaders, movements that fostered equality, justice, physical and scholars, policy makers, community literacy psychological liberation, today we are challenged to networkers, public school teachers and parents to understand freedom also as the process by which we address the educational crisis i n our state. We are liberate minds through intellectual inquiry, reflection, extremely privileged to have Lt. Governor Winthrop and necessary paradigm shifts that will prepare our Rockefeller as the honorary chair of the new program. learners for effective citizenship, leadership, and civic This new institute will help us better serve the participation. In todays changing world, "freedom" students i n the state who are often written off or left involves educational opportunities that produce behind. critical thinkers and leaders who dare to search for new meaning. Freedom today therefore is not Sincerely, "freedom from," but "freedom for," total engagement i n this process of contemporary liberation. W i t h Philander Smith Colleges new Donald W Reynolds Library and Technology Center, our students can explore new ideas, build new theories, <3/IOL&CC hJLdl Trudie Kibbe Reed, President �N e w s F o r F r i e n d s F h i l a n d e r Of S m i t h C o l l e g e The new Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center as seen from the front gate of the College. (Story on Page 4) Marketing C a m p a i g n and S h e r m a n Hemsley C o r p o r a t e B r e a k f a s t Alltel a n d C o m c a s t R e y n o l d s Library a n d Technology Center E x h i b i t o f B l a c k A r t i s t s in N e w Day Gifts Opening 2 3 4 g Library Above is a piece by nationally known Sam Gilliam. New Student Residence ^ Halls artist, Gilliam created this painted, nylon fabric sculpture to flow through the clerestory of the Holiday Celebration C o n c e r t with the P S C Donald W. Reynolds Choir Library and Technology Center. (Story on Page 6) 8 & 9 E x c e l l e n c e in A c t i o n Science a n d Health Mission Center (back cover) is p u b l i s h e d semi-annually with n e w s f r o m the Office of T h e President of Philander S m i t h College. Echoes of Excellence personality Sherman Hemsley and several students who are "President's Ambassadors" as part of the new PSC marketing (Story on Page 2) campaign. �Celebrating 1 2 5 Years of Building Traditions of E x c e l l e n c e Sherman Hemsley Day 2 N e w s F o r F r i e n d s Of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e �Marketing campaign, International Students' Week launches yearlong observance By Anthony Henderson Philander Smith College kicked off a yearlong Hemsley, whose career credits include roles observance of its 125th year with several on-campus on the well-known television programs, "The activities on October 24. "An anniversary like this Jeffersons" and "Amen," donated his services to the comes along only once i n an institutions history," said campaign. ALLTEL donated production services to Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, president. "It is very help create the spots. exciting for students and administration alike to be able to mark this occasion." More than 15 corporations were present as Dr. Reed touted Highlights of the day included announcements of nearly $500,000 of i n - k i n d marketing support for the college's yearlong campaign. Alltel announced $350,000 for production support, including a new view the colleges recent book, catalog, divisional brochures, accomplishments, including and media support; Comcast accreditation from three national accrediting bodies, establishment of America's first minor degree program i n Black Family Studies, new honors and statewide scholarship programs to identify and recruit outstanding high school graduates throughout the state, and a new Weekend College. Looking to the future Reed outlined several announced at least $25,000 of airtime to run the new television commercials; and Lamar advertising announced the gift of space on several outdoor boards i n prominent locations that assist the college's recruiting efforts. Following the chapel service, a special allcampus luncheon was held as the first of several scheduled activities of International Students innovative programs for which the college has secured Awareness Week w i t h the goal of promoting or is seeking to secure resources, including a new cultural awareness, sensitivity training and Science and Health Mission Center, living/learning relationship building across cultural lines for center, state-of-the-art student activity center, students, faculty and staff. Philander Smiths National Center for the Performing Arts featuring a student body currently includes individuals from Black Broadway, and a National Institute on 17 countries, including African nations and Latin Philanthropy. American, European, and Asian countries. The celebration continued with a special allcampus Chapel Service and Honors Convocation honoring the school's academic leaders. During the Convocation, a new logo and marketing campaign featuring Sherman Hemsley, a.k.a. George Jefferson, was unveiled. The campaign includes several 30second television commercials featuring Hemsley and students, faculty, and alumni reciting versions of the President's Excellence Litany. �Knowledge Technology Here Today The phrase Knowledge is Freedom has been stamped into the precast above the main entrance to the library. 4 N e w s F o r F r i e n d s Of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g �1 ^6 Photo at left is the view from the direction of the Administration Building looking towards the new Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center. The front entrance of the library is to the left and the staff entrance and loading dock are to the right. Below is the library's cupola silhouetted next to the new campus street lights. This style of lighting will be incorporated construction into the new projects on campus, including the Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center and the new student residences. Philander Smith Colleges new Donald W Reynolds Library and Technology Center, made possible w i t h a generous grant of $7.8 million from the Donald W Reynolds Foundation, w i l l be formally dedicated March 7, 2003. However, the library w i l l be open for students when they return carrels; 6) Conference Center - meeting space; and 7) Technology Center - separate area of library for student access to computers. The library w i l l contain more than 130 computers for student and staff use and most study areas w i l l have additional data connections. The staff area has for the spring semester in January, expanded and includes 2003. The current library additional office space, collection w i l l be moved into the processing area and staff lounge new facility over the holiday area. The library also contains break. The new library consists of several study rooms of various several special use areas: 1) sizes, all w i t h marker boards for Faculty Development - work area group discussions. Lounge for faculty research; 2) Archives storage and w o r k areas; 3) Distance Learning Lab - multipurpose room for distance learning and computer education; 4) Teacher Education - lab and work space for teacher education, including a furniture w i l l be located throughout the facility. The Donald W Reynolds foundation is a national philanthropic organization founded i n 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for w h o m it is named. Children's collection area; 5) Multi-Media - includes Headquartered i n Las Vegas, it is one of the largest a music listening classroom and individual listening private foundations i n the United States. �x p e r i e n c e Art Culture President Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed recently announced that Philander Smith College was awarded a $391,964 Supplemental Arts Grant from the Donald W Reynolds Foundation to purchase an art collection to display i n the new library. " I am confident that this art collection will aesthetically enhance the new library's environment while providing a sense of the full scope of the African American experience," said Reed. "Philander Smith College will have an unique art collection to expand the educational and cultural experience of our students." More than 25 nationally and regionally known artists, whose work includes paintings, photography and mixed media, will be included. The collection will enrich our students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community. "We hope to honor the lives of past generations. We hope to educate existing students. A n d we hope to inspire children of the next generation," said Reed. Above is a hanging piece by nationally known artist, Gilliam. Gilliam painted, nylon fabric to flow through the of the Donald W. Library Sam created this sculpture clerestory Reynolds and Technology Center. This brightly colored piece serves as the centerpiece for art collection permanently exhibited in the new Mr. Gilliam leading African contemporary United Above is "Rainbow Wings," a watercolor on paper by artist, Alma Thomas. library. is one of the American artists in the States. This original painting is one of the many beautiful pieces of art purchased for the new Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center art collection. Ms. Thomas made significant contributions United States. She was the first African American Museum of American Art, New York in 1979. to the African American art movement in the woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Ms. Thomas found her artistic voice in abstraction and patterning geometric shapes in rich color. 6 N e w s F o r F r i e n d s Of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e the �Photo at left is a A new three-story computer generated dormitory is under development rendering of one of the entrances to the new for the southeast corner of the three-story The facility will contain brick dormitory. Philander Smith College campus. Photos at bottom of page are representative approximately 130 dorm units, samples of proposed dorm w i t h two beds and a private bath i n rooms and lobby each unit. Several of these rooms meeting areas. Photos supplied by Collegiate w i l l be wheelchair accessible and Development, Dallas, several of the larger rooms will be designated for honors students. Each room will contain two desks, two closets, two sleeping areas and w i l l be fully wired for technology. In addition, there also are two director's suites available for staff use. Each floor w i l l have two laundry rooms, extra storage and a small snack/kitchen area. The main lobby on the first floor will include offices for the dormitory staff, a TV lounge, computer room, of Texas. A New Place to Live exercise room and large lounge area. The developer for this project is Collegiate Development from Dallas, Texas. Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2003, with completion in August 2003. Learn 7 �P S C Choir Celebrates the S e a s o n The Philander Smith Collegiate Choir (above) performed it's Second Annual Holiday Celebration Concert at St. Mark's Episcopal in Little Pock. More than 500 people attended the performance featured guest soloist Theresa Hamm-Smith, Church which a noted Lyric Soprano, was conducted by Lawrence Hamilton, a renowned Broadway and performer and now the PSC Choir Director. PSC President Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed presented awards the performance, (above right) Reed thanked Lt. Governor during Winthrop Rockefeller for his commitment to PSC and presented him with the new Civic Ambassador and Friend of Philander Smith College Eagle award, (at right) She also acknowledged Dr. Sherman Tate's 15 years as Chair of the Board of Trustees and thanked him for his dedication and service to the school when she presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation and named him as the person to place a special piece of African Art on display in the new library. "We were so proud of our students and the wonderful turn out of supporters. We were very honored by Ms. Theresa Hamm-Smith serving as our guest artist. The outstanding performance by our choir has moved Philander Smith College to another level of excellence," said Reed. A c a d e m i c D e a n R e c o g n i z e d for C o u r a g e (at left) Philander Smith College recently implemented a reorganization mandated by the Board of Trustees. Dr. William Lindsey, Dean of Instruction was recently honored with an award for courage as one of the team members charged with reorganization of the college. Presenting the award are Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, President and Dr. William Woods, Chair of the Division of Natural and Physical Sciences. The four-person faculty/staff to make recommendations team empowered to the president with respect to reorganization of the college consisted of the college's distinguished professor of 40 years, Dr. William Woods, Rev. Maxine Allen, Chaplain, Ms. Carolyn Valdez, CEO, and Dr. Eindsey. "Philander Smith College is faced with the same realities that other institutions of higher education are faced with across this country - increased costs," said Reed. "In health insurance benefits alone, we have seen costs escalate 71 percent this year." 8 N e w s F o r F r i e n d s Of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e �(at left) Students who made the Dean's List and students named as 4.0 Scholars pose in front of the newly unveiled billboard during the Fall Honors ceremony. Students Join Honor Society (at right) Eight PSC students were inducted into the Pi Sigma Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society in a candlelight ceremony during the Fall Honors Convocation. Those inducted were: Erica Britton, Kinney Fields, Darryl Lams, Adrian Maclin, Onduro Humphrey, Jessica Smith, Andre Thompson and Tract Ward. Alpha Kappa Mu is a national scholastic honor society in all fields. The Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter, Alpha Kappa Mu was established at Philander Smith College during the (1939-1940) school year. Dr. R e e d S h a r e s a l a u g h with B i s h o p Ntannbo (at left) Bishop Nkulu Ntanda Ntambo, North Katanga Episcopal Area (in the Congo) is renowned for his story telling ability. Members of the PSC faculty and staff recently met with Bishop Ntambo to forge a relationship with the United Methodist Church in the Congo as a way of recruiting students to be a part of the outreach component of the Harry R. Kendall Science Health Mission Center. For many years there has been extreme unrest in the Congo and young persons have not been able to receive a quality education. Bishop Ntambo was a guest of the college in his quest to develop educational partnerships for the young people of the Congo. Pictured with Dr. Reed and Bishop Ntambo are Rev. Maxine Allen, and Rev. Thomas Weir, Director of the Arkansas Area UMC Chaplain Ministries. International S t u d e n t s Host Chapel (at right) The Arkansas Drumming Circle with member Papa Annan, Smith College student, along with other PSC international service sponsored by the International international presentations Student Organization. by student representatives Mexico (Rocio Pena, Francisco The service Philander in Chapel included of Africa (Papa Annan, Clement Valdiva, Israel Macuil) and the Caribbean Berlin Charles, Martha Aruthur). and Religion, is the International students, participate Dr. James Rush, Chair of the Department Student Organization faculty (Cindy of Uzu) Braynen, Philosophy sponsor. P S C S t u d e n t s Participate in N C C J W a l k - a s - O n e (at left) Philander Smith College was the water stop on the three-mile walk-a-thon, sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice. This year's walk raised more than $49,000 and was hosted on campus by students from the Pre-Alumni Association, Student Christian Association, and the PSM1 Introduction to Philosophy and Religion class. Sandra Evans and Clarice Hall are shown distributing water and snacks to walkers. B u i I ci X C e ': i 9 �The Harry R. Kendall Science Health and Mission Center continues to take shape on the PSC campus. The Center w i l l provide much needed laboratory and lecture space for the Natural and Physical Science Division while at the same time providing a link to the community through the outreach programs of the Mission Center. Expected completion date for the approximately 47,000 square ft. building is spring 2004. Philander Smith College 812 West 13th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 www.philander.edu Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PI A D Permit No. 2469 Little Rock. AR 72202 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PSC Publications Description An account of the resource The PSC Publications collection includes newspapers, journals, catalogs and annuals produced by the students, staff and faculty of Philander Smith College from 1899 to the present. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Echoes of Excellence, Fall 2002 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Philander Smith College, Office of the President Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Description An account of the resource Echoes of Excellence newsletter was published semi-annually with news from the Office of the President of Philander Smith College from 2000-2005. Subject The topic of the resource Philander Smith College (Little Rock, Ark.) African American universities and colleges--Periodicals Extent The size or duration of the resource. 12 p. 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