https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/3c665e8aad2cb1435270f14f6727af89.pdf?Expires=1774483200&Signature=JD3k7TODcZRIIT4KH9TxIURkPDD6K3bcHNrGUyA-C2sfrOHCUb66zhQ4YbuIwXFGuvHNzCa%7EZ4Ss-YzqfqFp5Su2XxsAcYlbqkDcdBQE0Pw05xdlEQISl0QVzyYkm8w9LMw9KX1b4hWRioQkQAusPbuHhxUBmYNQwsAdUzWa%7EWkJrUzXz7GtjnyQDFu1vZeZ002bin8b4g7PHV0alPce52U04RXh0DtCC3Lxpkgxugp0WPVngSrESQhpv1PAmjtDffCtcj51P0fYJ2J3mv7zmdwG1m7sUHYmIQFt90NdIEUyS%7EgXbO4Ss8LVa2a3wWM%7EZ9HOVmmxZpPmyHrGHtsKDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 453f15de3161cbb64c723a6045d489d1 PDF Text Text The Volume 14 Number 1 Philanderian f Alumni News of Philander Smith College Little Rock, A r k a n s a s Special Edition 1989 National Convention Date Set NEW LOOK FOR T H E PHILANDERIAN The Philanderian has a new look, ef-_ fective with this issue. The format was designed by Mark W. Riley, the College's new Director of Strategic Marketing, using a Macintosh SE computer and a LaserWriter printer. This new format will save the College time and money in producing many of its publications. From 1989's Convention: President Titus Presents Plaque to Los Angel es Chapter President The Philander Smith National Alumni Convention will be held in Little Rock at the Camelot Hotel, March 21-24, 1990 (Wednesday through Saturday) to bring together Philander Alumni to celebrate class reunions and to make a financial contribution to support the College. The Convention's General Chairman is Dr. Eddie Callaway, '53. The Sponsor is the Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter, Rev. Silas E . Reed, '75, President. The registration fee for the Convention is $100, and includes a banquet, luncheon, at least two social events, and one on-campus event tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 22. A tentative schedule of events appears on Page 5. The deadline for registration will be announced in January. Hotel reservations may be made by calling the Camelot Hotel at (501) 3724371; no deposit is required with your reservation, and rooms will be held until 6 PM on the day of your scheduled arrival. The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, Diner's Club, Discover and American Express. Reservations must be made by February 21 to qualify for the Convention Room Rate Discount. Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards will be accepted through December 31,1989 by Dr. C D . Gillespie '49, Chairman of the Distinguished Alumni Committee. A letter describing why the nominee should receive the award should accompany the nomination, and should be mailed to Dr. Gillespie at 1609 Laurens Drive SW, Atlanta, G A 30311. A Souvenir Journal, with articles contributed by alumni, will be produced prior to the Convention, and will be available for sale at the Convention. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this Journal will be donated to the College. Alumni will receive a letter from Dr. Callaway in early January outlining the criteria for Journal articles and the deadline for their submission. The Philanderian has been redesigned to make it easier to read, and to more clearly communicate the image the college desires to project to alumni, prospective students, and potential contributors. If you have comments or suggestions about the new format, please forward them to the College's Office of Strategic Marketing. IN THIS ISSUE: 6 Alumni Receive NAFEO Award Page 2 North Central Association to Return to Philander Page 2 National Alumni Association President's Message Page 3 Willis Elected to Phillips County Chamber of Commerce Page 4 Two Juniors Receive Johnson Scholarships Page 6 Class of 1940 to Hold 50th Reunion Page 6 �Page 2 SIX ALUMNI NAMED FOR NAFEO AWARD The Philanderian and Post, and served a time in the 1940s as the Principal of the Malvern Negro Public School. Dr. Hill majored in Social Studies Education at Philander. He served nine years as Professor and Chairman of the Education Department at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg. He is presently the Director of Chapter Programs at Phi Delta Kappa International Headquarters in Bloomington, Indiana. Phi Delta Kappa is a professional fraternity for men and women in education, boasting a worldwide The new members are: Captain John membership of 139,000. Phi Delta W.E. Webb (Ret.) '37, of Detroit, Michi- Kappa exists to find ways to retain gan; Mr. Hiram L. Tanner '40, of Co- minority teachers, develop strategies lumbus, Ohio; Dr. Howard D. Hill '64, to entice young people, especially of Bloomington, Indiana; Dr. M. Joce- minorities, to become teachers, and to lyn Elders '52, Willie D. Hamilton '60, develop a nationwide infrastructure to and Mahlon A. Martin '67, all of Little encourage minority students to choose education as a career, through scholarRock. ships and other methods. Captain Webb is retired, having served a long career in the United States mili- Dr. Elders works for the Arkansas Department of Health. Prior to obtaintary. ing this position, she taught Pediatrics Mr. Tanner is retired, having served 28 and Endocrinology at the University of years as a Training Officer with the Arkansas Medical Sciences Campus in U.S. Postal Service. He also worked as Little Rock. a sportswriter for the Columbus Call Mr. Hamilton majored in Mathematics (Continued Next Column) with a minor in Business Administration, doing post-graduate work in T H E PHILANDERIAN Mathematics at U.A. Fayetteville, Rutgers University and Iowa State The Philander Smith College Alumni University. He has been the Director of Journal is a newsletter published three the Division of Reproductive Health times a year: Fall, Winter and Spring. for the Arkansas Department of Health Copies are mailed to all alumni cur- since May of 1988. Prior to that time, he rently on file in the Office of Alumni served seventeen years as the Director Affairs. of the Arkansas Family Planning Council. Information on alumni is compiled and edited by the Office of Alumni Af- Mr. Martin is presently the Director of fairs. Please direct all correspondence the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, to: a philanthropic organization established by a former Arkansas governor, Office of Alumni Affairs the late Winthrop Rockefeller. Prior to Philander Smith College this, Mr. Martin served on the Little 812 West 13th Street Rock Board of Directors, worked with Little Rock, AR 72202 former Little Rock Mayor Lottie Shackleford in City Administration, and was Editor/Director of Marketing appointed the Director of the Arkansas MarkW. Riley, M. A. (Continued on Page 6) Six Philander Smith Alumni have been nominated and accepted to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO). The award is presented to alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and Alma Maters in promoting higher education for blacks in the past year. special Edition 1989 NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION TO RETURN The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will be returning to Philander Smith in 1990 as a part of their regularly-scheduled peer review program, Dr. Crawford Mims, Provost of the College, recently announced. The College's last peer review was conducted in 1983, and resulted in the full reaccreditation of the College. The peer review will be conducted by faculty and administrators from four colleges. The N C A Team Members are Team Chair Dr. Loma Ruth Meyer, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty, Concordia College, St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Gloria S. Malone, Professor of English, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio; Dr. Charlie Nelms, Chancellor, Indiana University East, Richmond, Indiana; and Dr. Douglas W. Steeples, Provost and Professor of History, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. ALUMNI L I S T UPDATE The College is in the process of transferring its alumni database to an IBMcompatible hard-disk computer system, and needs your help in identifying alumni who have moved, gotten married, or died, to reduce waste in conducting our various mailouts. In addition, if there are corrections that need to be made on the mail you are receiving from the College, please notify us of any changes. Please send corrections or updates to the College, care of the Director of Alumni Affairs. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL ALUMNI! �Special Edition 1989 The Philanderian NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The Alumni Mentor Program was supposed to be kicked off during the Fall Semester. However, we encountered some problems i n getting the names of the students. Names will be distributed to Chapters and active general members by their respective cities. Alumni are to provide moral and spiritual support to the students. The relationship should foster commitment to our Alma Mater throughout the student's adult life. If you live in a city without a Chapter and would like to participate or receive more information on the program, please contact me. Furthermore, you can become a fullfledged member of the National Alumni Association by sending $20.00 to Mrs. Hynes. By Jearlene Miller, P S C N A A President Due to our financial support, we have been able to give over $80,000 to our Alma Mater from the Capital Campaign Fund. The funds have been applied toward improvements i n the physical plant and the purchase of vans. The appearance of the campus must be continually maintained i n order to appeal to prospective students and donors. You may pledge and pay any amount. Nice mementos are being given to alumni who fulfill their pledges in specific categories. Mr. Tom Burl would like to hear from our " s i lent" alumni with regard to this campaign. Greetings! Progress is still being made at our Alma Mater. I am pleased to report that your time, talent and financial support are making a difference, and are appreciated. I participated in my first Homecoming this year, and it was great. Let's generate more enthusiasm among other alumni to return home each fall for this event You should have received correspondence from Dr. Titus regarding the bus he has ordered on behalf of the National Alumni Association. It should be delivered in January, 1990. This is our financial obligation, so we need to raise approximately $50,000 by the time of die 1990 Alumni Conference (March 21-24). The Transportation Fund needs our financial attention. We promised President Titus we would fulfill our obligation. Each alumnus is asked to contribute only $100. If 500 alumni would pay $100, we would have the funds we need to pay off this debt. The indebtedness is in the name of the College, so we want to remove this burden as soon as possible. Will you please send your check to Mrs. Rose Hynes today? Page 3 You may also send checks designated for this fund to Mrs. Vault. The tone of this message is MONEY. The College's success in providing a quality education and remaining a player in this competitive environment depends on money and how well the College manages its resources. We have a responsibility to our youth to ensure that they receive a good education, because they are the leaders of tomorrow. As an institution of higher education, Philander Smith has a responsibility to prepare students for a^ career by providing a quality education. As Alumni, let's view ourselves as stockholders in Philander Smith, investing our money, time, and effort We will reap huge dividends in the form of young graduates entering the work force, armed with die proper tools for success. If you can't support all the programs, please support at least one. M A Y GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU! G C T INVOLVCD! Cvcn though my typewriter is an old model, it works quite well, except for one key. I have wished many times that it worked pcrfctly. I t s true that the others function well enough, but just having one key out of commission During each school year, we have students who have difficulty buying text- makes all the difference in the world. books, or need a couple hundred dol- Sometimes, it seems that alumni parlars for tuition in order to graduate. ticipation is the very same way... not all Their "white knight" in shining ar- the members arc working for the good mor" is the B.H. Muldrew Scholarship of the College and the Alumni AssociaFund. Mrs. Mollie Vault has used this tion. You may say, "Well, I'm only one fund to come to the rescue of many person. My contributions aren't that deserving students. If this is your pri- important. I won't make or break this mary interest, please correspond with Association or the College." But it docs make a difference! For an Association Mrs. Vault. and the programs it sponsorsto be Last, but certainly not least, is the pro- effective, it needs the active participamotion of the Alumni Endowment tion of A L L of its members. Remember Fund. It is very important that we have - your contributions, whether they be an Endowment Fund. It can be used by monetary or in the form of your valuthe College to secure Matching funds. able time - arc needed very much! The interest from this Fund has been given to the College for Scholarships. -Cditor �Page 4 CLASS O F 1940 T O HOLD 5 0 T H REUNION The Class of 1940 will hold its 50-year Reunion at the National Alumni Conference in March, Mr. Hiram Tanner, the event's sponsor, recently announced. The schedule of events for the Reunion will be announced at a later date; the Reunion will be held during breaks at the National Alumni Convention. The Class of 1940plans to present a check to the President during the Convention, which the President may apply to whatever needs the College may have. The Philanderian WILLIS T O L E A D PHILLIPS COUNTY CHAMBER Arnell Willis '77, co-owner of the Willis Company, an export-import business which imports logo watches made in Hong Kong and markets them to schools, colleges, universities, businesses and civic organizations, has been unanimously elected to serve as President of the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, it was recently reported i n the Arkansas Democrat and two Phillips County newspapers. Willis will take office in January as the Chamber's first black president. He was quoted as saying, ' T m honored and humbled about being selected, but I don't feel it is a position of honor, but one of service... I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and go to work." An exhibit will be opened on campus during the Convention, courtesy of the Class of 1940. The exhibit will afford students and alumni a glimpse of life as it was a half-century ago. It will feature music from the period 1936-1940, news of sporting and world events, Philander Smith course catalogs and text- He views his election as both a chalbooks from the period (which will later lenge and an opportunity: 'T would be donated to the College's Archives), hope the State of Arkansas and the contemporaneous articles from the nation would view this as a progresArkansas State Press, and photo- sive move to bring the Delta to the graphs of Budlong Hall and other mainstream, and that's what we're doing right now. We've made a great campus buildings. leap forward in terms of race relations ... We're seeing a new Delta emerge, A l l members of the Class of 1940 are which is a break from the past. The encouraged to be a part of this reunion leadership is willing to try something milestone, support their Alma Mater, different together." and take advantage of the opportunity to catch up on events in the lives of their classmates. Members of adjacent Willis's program will incorporate the classes are also invited to participate. following elements: To bring about a For more information, call Mr. Tanner "greater spirit of cooperation" among at (614) 279-4101,9 A M - 5 PM Eastern local leaders; to work with that leadership in procuring matching funds for Time. Phase Two of the Helena-West Helena Slackwater Harbor project on the Mississippi River; and to assist existing businesses in their expansion plans and work to bring new industry to the area. YOUR COLLEGE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT The Slackwater Harbor project gives Willis cause for optimism, because it is estimated that by 2007, the industrial park adjoining the harbor will procontinued Next Column) Special Edition 1989 duce an additional 30,000 jobs for the area. Willis is also realistic about the project, saying, " A s great a potential as this harbor is, it also represents a great leadership burden for me as I become the top elected volunteer. Farseeing leaders of this community started work on that harbor project 19 years ago. Now, it is up to me and other relative newcomers to take up camp and go forward." After graduating from Philander, Willis attended Atlanta University in Atlanta, where he obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration in 1980. A Poplar Grove native, he has been active in community affairs since returning to Phillips County in 1983. His determination to "make a difference" has resulted in his taking a position as a full-time business instructor at Phillips Community College. He presently serves on the State Building Services Council, which oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all state-owned buildings and grounds. SUPPORT YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION For only $25.00 per year, you can be a member of the Philander Smith College National Alumni Association (PSCNAA). Membership supports your College, and makes it easier for you to keep in touch with other alums; it also means that you can have a hand in building the Philander of tomorrow by helping recruit the first-rate high school students of today. We need your help to enhance the College's reputation for academic achievement. $25.00 goes a long way toward helping your College provide a quality education for students fromall backgrounds. Please remit your dues to Mrs. Rose E. Hynes, National Financial Secretary, 5 Cinnamon Circle, No. 2-B, Randallstown,MD 21133. �special Edition 1989 The Philanderian Page 5 TENTATIVE AGENDA NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION O F PHILANDER SMITH C O L L E G E ALUMNI C O N F E R E N C E , MARCH 21-24, 1990 CAMELOT INN, L I T T L E ROCK, ARKANSAS Wednesday. March 2 1 Friday. March 23 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Registration 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 - 12:00 M Hospitality Suite 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Seminar #1 - Historically B l a c k College Presidents' Forum 1 1 : 1 5 - 1 1 : 4 5 a.m. Memorial Service Executive Commitee Mtg. Breakfast - Campus Dining Hall 12:00 N - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon - Speaker to be Announced 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Registration 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Campus Tour Regional Caucuses: Central America, Eastern, F a r West, Midwest 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Seminar #2: Pre-Alumni/ A l u m n i Forum 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Entertainment 12 :00 - 1:30 p.m. L u n c h with Students (on your own) 10:00 - 12:00 M Hospitality Suite 1:45 - 4:00 p.m. Business Session I Saturday. March 24 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Committee Meetings: Distinguished Alumni, Tellers, Constitution & Bylaws.Transportation, Budget and Audit, Resolutions 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. General Session I I 11:15 - 12 :00 N Executive Committee Mtg. 12 N - 6:30 p.m. F R E E TIME Thursday. March 22 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. 11:00 - 12:00 N Assembly - M.L. Harris Fine Arts Auditorium Registration 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception for Students Campus Dining Hall 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.. Reception (CASH BAR) 7:00 p.m. - ? Night on the Town 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Banquet 10:00 - 12:00 M Dance 11:00 - 1:30 a.m. Hospitality Suite Sunday. March 25 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Breakfast - Kelly Hall, Hosted by President & Mrs. Myer L. Titus �Page 6 The Philanderian TWO STUDENTS R E C E I V E JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS Miss Goosby is from Saint Anne, Illinois. She is die daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Goosby. Nova's hobbies include reading, talking to friends, and playing the clarinet. She is majoring in Chemistry and Biology at Philander, Two juniors at Philander Smith, Ruby and her goal is to pursue a career in Williams and Nova Goosby, each rechemical research. Nova chose Philancently received a $1,000 scholarship der on the recommendation of an from the Johnson Wax Fund, Inc.. The alumna, and has been very pleased Fund provides grants to historicallywith her choice. She cited the small black colleges and universities, which class size and close contact with the must be used for student scholarships. faculty as two major reasons for comThe Johnson Wax Scholarships are ing to school here. She said, "Philander open to junior and senior students who provides me with the academic needs are pursuing majors in business, marand social life to become a wellketing, finance, the physical sciences, rounded, productive citizen." and chemical engineering. Only colleges invited to apply for grants from the Historically-Black College Scholarship Program are eligible to receive grants. The College is able to exercise some discretion as to whether to use the grant from The Johnson's Wax Fund for single or multiple scholarships. The College selects scholarship recipients based on their individual merits: Academic performance and actual financial need are the criteria which are considered in the selection process. Miss Williams is a native of Lakeview, Arkansas. She is the daughter of Mrs. Pearl Pope. Ruby is a product of Phillips County Junior College. She said she chose Philander because of the excellent educational program, because of the excellent educational program, because it is a small institution with a strong family-type environment, and the opportunities it offers by being close to downtown jobs and shopping. Ruby stated that she feels the instructors are well-prepared, and are attentive to the needs of their students. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree from Philander, Ruby plans to obtain a Master's Degree, and with God's blessing, open her own business. Her philosophy of life is to put God first in all that she does, and to have consideration for all mankind. (Continued Next Column) Alumni working for corporations which have scholarship programs such as the Johnson's Wax Fund in place, or which are contemplating establishing such a fund, are encouraged to inquire about Philander Smith College being added to the list of fund participants. CHRISTMAS DINNER H E L D ON CAMPUS The Christmas season and the beginning of the Christmas break were celebrated at Philander Smith College with a Christmas Dinner, which was held in the Student Dining Hall on Thursday, December 14th. About 200 students, faculty and staff were treated to a Christmas buffet served by Mr. Darryl (Continued Next Column) special Edition 1989 Boddie, the College's Food Services Director, and his Dining Hall staff. A short program included Christmas music by Mr. Jerome Muldrew of Central High School accompanied by Mrs. Grace Edwards, two selections by the Philander Smith Chior, and an a capella solo by Kaya Isabel. A check for $1,000 was presented to President Titus by the alumni members of Phi Beta Sigma; a check for $100 was presented to the College by Mr. Jesse Mason, also of Phi Beta Sigma. NAFEO AWARD (Continued from Page 2) Department of Finance and Administration by Governor Bill Clinton. The Distinguished Alumni Citation of the Year Awards will be presented at a ceremony to be held in Washington, DC on March 31,1990 during the 15th National Conference on Blacks in Higher Education. Nominations for 1991'sNAFEOaward recipients are being accepted now, and will be announced in October, 1990. Winners will be announced next November. Nominations for persons who have contributed greatly to the cause of black higher education in the past year should be directed to Dr. McKinley Newton at the College's Advancement Office. 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