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NEW N A T I O N A L O F F I C E R S , AWARDS A N D PRESENTATIONS Alumni and Friends Gathered at the Camelot I n n Hotel in Little Rock Over one hundred sixty PSC alumni from all over the United States gathered in Little Rock for the 1990 National Alumni Convention, held March 21-24 at the Camelot Inn Hotel. "Meeting the Challenges of the 1990s" was the theme of the event. The alumni did just that while they attended the three-day function. Seminars and executive committee meetings were conducted throughout the convention to update alumni on the state of affairs for Philander Smith and black colleges as a whole. One seminar featured a panel completely composed of the presidents of black Arkansas colleges. Dr. W. T. Keaton of Arkansas Baptist College, Dr. Katherine Mitchell of Shorter College, and PSCs own Dr. Myer L. Titus, were the panelists. They focused on what alumni can do to support their colleges and on the role black colleges play in society today. Other highlights of the convention included addresses by Dr. Morris Holmes and the state's First Lady, Mrs. Hillary Clinton. The new national officers of the Philander Smith College National Alumni Association are: President: Ernest O. Jacobs, Jr., St. Louis Chapter Vice President: Yvonne Collier Alexander, Little Rock Chapter Secretary: Shirley Roland, Dallas Chapter Financial Secretary: Rose Hynes, Randallstown, Maryland Treasurer: Jo Ann Benjamin, Little Rock Chapter Central America Regional President: (Continued on Page 2) IN T H I S ISSUE: College Gets Bussed Page 2 Commencement Planned Page 2 Renowned Actor Visits Campus Page 3 Mollie "Mother" Vault Dies Page 4 Alumni Gather in Little Rock Dr. Titus was pleased with the overall accomplishments of the convention. Special Section, pp. 6-7 "This was one of the most congenial National President's Message and business-like conventions I have Page 6 ever attended," Titus said. " I hope Rush Returns From Scotland next year a larger number of alumni will come to the convention in De- Page 11 troit." Dr. Titus said he hopes to have The Panther Lives! at least five more chapters represented Page 11 at the next alumni convention. • A T & T Gives $1700 to P S C Page 12 A special "get acquainted with your mentor" session was also a featured event. Alumni and PSC students got together over lunch to discuss opportunities available to them in their chosen career fields. Tables were set up in the campus Student Center and stationed by distinguished alumni representing various professional fields from computer science to engineering. �Page 2 The Philanderian Spring, 1990 COLLEGE GETS BUSSED BY A L U M N I The new, 29-passenger John Deere E l Dorado bus, ordered with a $15,000 down payment contributed by the alumni of Philander Smith College, was delivered to the College February 27, after a delay in production caused by inclement weather. Purchased by the National Alumni Associationfrom Lassiter Bus Company of Dallas, the luxury coach has a diesel engine, a large rear storage compartment, overhead luggage racks, and high-back reclining bucket seats. It was sent to J & J Productions, a local sign company, where the school's logo was applied to the front, sides, and rear. The bus will be used to transport the Collegiate Choir, basketball team, and other college-related organizations, such as visiting alumni. The alumni were the first to use the bus, taking a trip across town to a shopping spree at Park Plaza during the National Alumni Convention. An additional $35,000 in contributions will be raised by the College's alumni to retire the debt on this fine addition to the College's equipment pool.» The Philanderian The Philander Smith College Alumni Journal is a newsletter published three times a year: Fall, Winter and Spring. Copies are mailed to all alumni currently on file in the Office of Alumni Affairs, and parents. Information on alumni is compiled and edited by the Office of Alumni Affairs. Please direct all correspondence to: Office of Alumni Affairs Philander Smith College 812 West 13th Street Little Rock, A R 72202 Editor/Director of Strategic Marketing, Mark W. Riley, M.A. Dr. Titus with the College's new 29-passenger E l Dorado Luxury Coach N A T I O N A L AWARDS (from Page 1) Shirley Roland, Dallas Chapter Eastern Regional President: C D . Gilliespie, Atlanta Chapter Far West Regional President: Joyce Slater, Los Angeles Chapter Midwest Regional President: Thelma Woolfolk, St. Louis Chapter COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES SCHEDULED Philander Smith College will hold its One Hundred Thirteenth Commencement Exercises May 12. A l l alumni, parents, family and friends of the College are invited to attend. Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, a Philander Smith AlumThe Distinguished Alumnus Award nae, will be the speaker at the ComRecipient was Gladys Carter, of the mencement Exercises. Northern California Chapter. The Transportation Fund presented a check for $15,000 to Dr. Titus as a down payment on the school's new bus (see article and photos on Page 2). HATCHETT TO ADDRESS MEETING The Little Rock, Atlanta and Los Ange- The March, 1990 magazine of the Nales Chapters were presented with tional Association of College and UniAwards of Appreciation for hosting versity Business Officers (NACUBO), National Conferences. reported that Minnie R. Hatchett, BusiAppreciation Awards for Service Ren- ness Manager for Philander Smith Coldered to the National Alumni Associa- lege, will address the needs and contion for 1986-1990 were presented to cerns of small institutions at the Thelma Woolfolk, Joyce Slater, C D . Association's annual meeting. The Gillespie, Winston Muldrew, William meeting will be held in Honolulu in Carter, Rose Hynes, Mollie B. Vault (in July. She is a member of the Small Corabsentia), Sherman Tate, and E.J. Call- teges and Minority Institutions Committee of NACUBO. away, Jr. • GO PANTHERS! �Spring, 1990 The Philanderian Page 3 WILLIE ALLEN S H O O T S UP C A M P U S Willie Allen, a local photographer, recently took the picture at left, showing the campus in relation to the dramatic downtown Little Rock skyline. The photo demonstrates to prospective students and potential contributors alike that Philander Smith College is at heart an urban institution, located within walking distance of the state's financial hub and primary commercial center. It will be used in literature, advertising and public relations material promoting the College, including material prepared by the Black College Fund of the United Methodist Church. '":'!f'it,[:: YOUR COLLEGE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Henderson's film and television credits include a feature role in Marie, A True Story with Sissy Spacek and Morgan Freeman, as well as The Killing Stephen Henderson, a renowned black Floor and Raisin in the Sun for the veteran of the Broadway stage, visited American Playhouse series on PBS. the PSC campus on March 16th. Henderson, who was brought to Little In 1968 Henderson was one of the Rock by the Arkansas Arts Center, drama students selected by John gave what he termed an "informance", Housman and Michael Kahn to form or informative performance, for a the first class of acting students at The group of students and faculty. Juilliard School. He went on to study According to the critics, Stephen Hen- acting and theology at North Carolina derson "radiates warmth, feeling, wis- School of the Arts, where he was dom, just plain humanity every mo- awarded his B.F.A. in Acting in 1972. RENOWNED ACTOR VISITS CAMPUS ment on stage" and delivers "... the kind of performance that rivets an audience by it sheer perfection." (Continued Next Column) He continued his acting training at Rose Bruford Academy in England, and earned an M.A. in Theatre from Purdue University. Henderson is currently an Assistant Professor of Acting at State University of New York at Buffalo, and has also taught at Purdue, Towson State University, and North Carolina School of the Arts. He has directed university productions of Benito Cereno and two new works about the life of Paul Robeson. Stephen Henderson was selected to join the distinguished roster of Affiliate Artists, Inc. in 1985. • Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Henderson began his professional career as a resident member of the Loretto-Hilton Repertory Company (now known as Repertory Theatre of St. Louis). Since 1980 Henderson has performed as guest artist with many of the leading regional theatres in the country. He has appeared as Bobo in Raisin in the Sun, Franklin in Children of a Lesser God, and Crooks in Of Mice and Men at Studio Arena Theatre. (Continued Next Column) Actor Stephen Henderson conducts 'Informance" for students and faculty �The Philanderian Page 4 ALPHA KAPPA M U TAPPING H E L D Pi Sigma Kappa Chapter was established at PSC in 1939. A candlelight ceremony marked the second part of P S C s Annual Spring Honors Convocation on Thursday, March 15th. Tapping ceremonies were held in the M.L. Harris Auditorium for inductees into Alpha Kappa Mu, the National Honor Society. The event was sponsored jointly by the Office of Academic Affairs and Pi Sigma Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. February 8, the College held the first portion of the three-part induction, sponsoring a panel discussion. Panelists were Mr. Mahlon Martin, Dr. Minnie Rogers, and Hazel Bullock. The Alpha Kappa Mu Scholars will complete their induction in April. • 96 Honor Roll students received certificates. Five students who maintained a 4.0 GPA were presented with plaques. The five 4.0 students are: Cleola Bright, Caroline Faulkner, Diedre Higgins, Wanda Keith, and Tamara Meadows. The College's alumni database, used principally for mailing lists and basic tracking data, has been converted for use on the IBM-PC, according to Vernon Lane, Dean of Students. A L U M N I DATABASE CONVERTED The assembly was entertained by the Advanced Vocal Ensemble of North Little Rock Northeast High School, under the direction of Doug Hall. Dr. Myer L. Titus, President of the College, was the keynote speaker. 'This project required that the data first be converted from its storage format for the Apple I I - C to the ASCII format," Lane said. "Once that was done, geting the data into a format we could use on the PC required that it be brought into d-Base IV (a powerful database program)." (Continued Next Column) (Continued Next Column) Spring, 1990 The data transferred included basic mailing data, home telephone numbers and year of graduation, and will be used throughout the College's administrative system. Additional data will be included as it becomes available. • TITUS PRESENTS AWARD T O K T H V On March 20, Dr. Myer Titus, President of the College, presented KTHV President Bob Brown with a plaque. The plaque honored the station for its assistance and cooperation in airing the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon for the UNCF on December 31. Also receiving awards were Max Morgan, Arkansas l l ' s weekend sportscaster, and Steve Doan, the technician who was responsible for the proceedings going so smoothly. Susan Rodman, K T H V ' s weekend co-anchor, was presented with her certificate in early April. K T H V isLittle Rock's CBS-TV affiliate. • MOLLIE "MOTHER7' VAULT DIES Mrs. Mollie Nillie Brooks Vault, 74, of Little Rock, a retired elementary school teacher who was active in community affairs, died April 12. (from the Arkansas Gazette. 4/15/90) the Rev. James A. Vault, of Little Rock; "At that time, they were attending the extension in Little Rock. She met with the authorities to go to Fayetteville to receive their degrees instead of receiving them in the mail." She was a graduate of Dunbar High School. "She was a very good student and a hard worker", said Gwendolyn She taught in the Little Rock Public Floyd, who had been Mrs. Vault's Schools 30 years - at Stephens Elemenhomeroom teacher at Dunbar High tary School kindergarten, South End School. Elementary School, East End-Cajrver Elementary School, and Southwest Mrs. Vault received a scholarship from Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority to attend Junior High School. She retired in Philander Smith College, and later 1979. became a life member of the sorority. She also was instrumental in helping to She received her masterisdegrees from get the streets paved in black Little the University of Wisconsin at Madi- Rock neighborhoods, James Vault son and the University of Arkansas at said. Fayetteville. She was a member of the First Mission"She was in the first class of blacks to ary Baptist Church, where she served graduate from the University of Ar- on the General Church Finance Comkansas at Fayetteville", said her son, mittee, was church Clerk 20 years, and was in several different missionary societies, including the Addie Love Mission Circle and the Beacon Light Club. She was active in many church money raisers. Other memberships included the National Education Association, the National Council of Negro Women, the Urban League and the Board of Trustees and the National Alumni Association of Philander Smith College. She received the Philander Smith College President's Award in 1984 and the Carver Elementary School Role-Model Award in 1986. Survivors in addition to her son are her husband, James Ira Vault; another son, William L . Vault of Washington, DC; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Home Economics Department of Philander Smith College. • �Spring, 1990 LOST ALUMNI SEARCH The College has lost track of the alumni whose names are listed below. If you know the whereabouts of any of these fellow alumni, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs. Akins, Ms. Bobbie Aldridge, Johnella Allen, Mrs. Willie W., Avant, Ms. Janice D . Bailey, Mrs. Glena Barker, Mrs. Lonez H . Biddle, Ms. Jessie M. Booth, Mrs. Veronica P. Broadway, Angela M. Brooks, Alton E., Buckner, Mrs. Shirley F. Burrell, Ms. Ardelia, Caradine, Mrs. Stanton J. Clay, Ruby, Coleman, Walter Conley, Michael J. Cox, Ms. Gwendolyn Crawford, Ms. Margaret A., Crenshaw, Ms. Norma S. Cunningham, Mrs. Mary P. Daniels, Dr. David Davis, Mrs. Annie L., Dimunah, Martin U . Douglas, Ms. Jacqueline Duckworth, Mrs. Mary W. Dukes, Ms. Elemaire Edwards, Mrs. Betty D., Fitzpatrick, Ms. Antoinette Fowler-Armstrong, Ms. Marion J. Fuller, Mrs. Cynthia M. Garner, Ms. Deghra A. Goldsby, Gerald Goodwin, James C. Gray, Willie J. Greene, Queen M. Greenwood, Johnny Haden, William L . Haley, Rosalind G. Hampton, Mrs. Rita J. Hardaway, Earl Hardin, Mrs. Albert M. Hardy, Fred D. Harper, Edward Harris, Mrs. Lula E . Hayes, Mrs. Laurine D. Henderson, Mrs. Rosa N . Herman, Mrs. Sonja J. The Philanderian Home, John F. Hughes, Rev. Joe, Jr. Idemudia, Christina I . Ihekwoaba, Harrison Iwagwu, Winnie G . Jamison, Willie Johnson, Mrs. Brenda B. Johnson, Ivria, Jr. Jones, Marquis Jones, Mrs. Eunice A. Jones, Ms. Patricia Jones, Ms. Diane D. Keeble, Ms. Jurdine Long, Mrs. Rosie B. Long, Ms. Zadie R. Looper, Ms. Charlene G. Mahon, Leroy H . Marks, Michael Marks, Joyce C Martin-Hall, Mrs. Margaret Mays, Mrs. Silviana R. McNeil, Mrs. Marjorie W. Mitchell, Ms. Brenda Montague, Fred Montgomery, Henry Joe Moore, Ms. Evelyn M. Moore-Fudail, Mrs. Donna Moultrie, Edward A. Nelson, Mrs. Norma L . Nelson, Donald Norwood, Ms. Ada E . Onyeogulu, Solomon O. Overton, Ms. Veda V . Parks, William, III Person, Mrs. Patricia G. Piggee, Willie C. Powell, Mrs. Countess, Rainey, Ms. Katie L . Randle, Manuel Reaves, Mrs. E. Juanita R. Robinson, Ms. Mary J. Rogers, Alma B. Sampson, Ms. Eloise, Sanders, Louis A. Scott, Mrs. Bernice W. Shields, Edward, Jr. St. Hill, Dr. Clyde Stalling, Frank H . Jr. Stitt, Otis L . Taylor, Jessie Thompson, Mrs. Juanita S. Thompson, Rev. Oliver O. Thrower, Ms. Rita Y . Tillman, Joseph Torrence, Ms. Francette Page 5 Truesdale, Mrs. Irene Tyler, Henry O. Williams, Ms. Yvonne Williams, Larry Wilson, Michael Wilson, Mitch Wilson, Ms. Jo Ann Witherspoon, Mrs. Dorothy W. Witherspoon, Joseph • From You, Drugs Take Edith W. McClinton, '54 From you, drugs take away the beauty of earth and skies And takes the sight from your inner eyes. From you, drugs take the fragrance from your nose When you try to smell the sweetest rose. From you, drugs take the sound from your ears When the force of danger nears. From you, drugs take the facts of life you should know And makes deaf stones for you to throw. From you, drugs take the sense of touch away too Then it numbs your brains through and through. From you, drugs take away your power to think Then breaks your chain of thoughts' strongest link. From you, drugs take feelings from your heart And makes you think from it, you can't depart. From you, drugs capture feelings and take full control Of your senses, mind, body and soul. From you, drugs will take all of you away What a big price for you to pay. Don't take drugs, if you have, this you must do: Before it is too late, let God help you. (Poems, Stories, and Essays from Alumni are Welcomed by the Editor) �The Philanderian Page 6 Spring, 1990 "Meeting the Challenges of the 1990s" NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE by Jearlene Miller As my term of office comes to a close, I want to thank each of you for your support and participation since 1986. A special thanks to the Atlanta, Little Rock and Los Angeles Chapters for hosting National Conferences. You are to be commended for conducting quality conferences. The Detroit Chapter hosted Saturday Night's Hospitality Suite (left to right) Mr. Robert Nelson and Dr. Dee Gibson Womens' Dorm Coordinator Josephine Gray and Alumna Connie Cogshell pause for a photo When I was elected President in 1986 in Atlanta, I experienced various emotions: happiness, doubt, nervousness, excitement. I knew that I would be in for a real challenge. Happiness and excitement because maybe I , with the assistance of fellow Philanderians, would be able to make a difference in a student's life, and help my Alma Mater. Nervousness and doubt because I felt I might not be able to control the meetings during the Conferences. I told myself, "You will be able to handle it. You thrive on challenges. There will be challenges." Believe me, we may be a small organization, but we have our share of challenges. I enjoyed every minute of the four years. I could not have made it without the support of my fellow Philanderians. I concentrated on improving the administrative aspects of the Conferences due to past criticisms: meetings exceeding schedules, banquets running too long, too much time spent on giving annual reports. We attempted to end all events on time, and to expedite the proceedings by placing envelopes on the tables for donations and having annual reports in registration packages. We also worked on strengthening the General Fund so that the National Organization could assist the College in small crises. Evidence of this is the purchase of typewriters and Hiram Tanner, '40, Relaxes at the Hospitality Suite adding machines for the Business Department, and helping five students attend the National Pre-Alumni Council meeting in Detroit. We take great pride in the Pre-Alumni Mentor Program which was adopted in Los Angeles last summer and became operational in January, 1990. For it to be successful, we all need to support the program. The beginning of my second term presented a new challenge - that of raising funds to purchase a bus for the College by this Conference. Although it was a major undertaking, the goal could easily have been achieved if only 2,000 of our alumni contributed $100 each. However, that kind of overwhelming support did not materialize. We regrouped last year, and bought a smaller bus, one which gives us much pride. Alumni, friends and supporters are to be commended for the down payment. Reach a little deeper in your checkbooks, because their is a $48,000 balance on the bus. It is an obligation of the Alumni Association, not the College. Let's eliminate this expense as soon as possible. I am honored to have had the privilege �spring, 1990 The Philanderian Page 7 PSC's 1990 National Alumni Convention of serving on the Board of Trustees. It was an enlightening experience. Three chapters were chartered during my four years in office: San Diego, Helena, and Houston. We need to do more work in this area, as there are several areas where alumni chapters could be formed. As we move into the '90s, we need to give much thought to the world around us. There has been much publicity regarding the decline of college participation by African Americans and Hispanics since the 1970s. Low Banquet Speaker Hillary Clinton income high school graduates in both with Jana Thompson minority groups have declined apNarrow the gap in degree proximately 12 percent, while low- 1. income white high school graduates completion rates between Black and entering college showed a slight gain. Hispanic students and White and As alumni, we must study and initiate Asian students. Currently, 55% of programs to increase the number of Blacks and 51% of Hispanics who enter African Americans seeking a higher higher education do not earn a degree, education during the 1990s and be- compared with 33% of other students. yond, if we are to make great strides in 2. Ensure that 50% of a l l our war on illiteracy and make lasting bachelor's degree recipients are able to contributions to society. demonstrate proficiency in a language According to the February/March other than English. Now, only 10% of 1990 issue of " A G B Notes", the news- students can do so. letter of the Association of Governing 3. Ensure that all associate and Boards of Universities and Colleges, bachelor's degree recipients are able to Education Secretary Lauro Cavazos demonstrate proficiency in collegeoffered the following strategies to level mathematics and science. About eliminate the nation's "education defi- 20% of degree holders say they took no cit": college mathematics at all. 4. Ensure that graduating students can write coherent, grammati cally correct papers and possess a basic knowledge of world history, geography, and culture appropriate to their degree level. 5. Increase by 25% the number of U.S. college graduates who complete Sandra Lilly and Monroe Washington Hosted Saturday's Banquet doctoral programs in the basic arts, mathematics, sciences, engineering, and technological disciplines. Also, increase by 50% the number of women, Blacks, Native Americans, and Hispanics within this group. 6. Place greater emphasis on teaching higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. 7. Re-evaluate degree programs to see if they give students what they need when they graduate. 8. Examine the effectiveness of teacher-preparation degree programs, and recruit more minorities and women into them. Again, the opportunity to serve you for the past four years is appreciated. I will remain dedicated to ensuring that Philander Smith continues to be prepared to meet the challenges of this decade by preparing students for the future. • �Page 8 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY T H E COLLEGE This is a listing of the contributions received by the President's Office since January 1. We wish to thank all those who contributed. Your contributions make it possible for us to continually improve the quality of education offered at Philander Smith College. 1/11/90 Mr. & Mrs. Clayborn Wisham, $200, for Athletic Matching. Dr. Julius Scott, $100 for the General Fund. Aaron Phillips, $100, Matching Gift. The Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Church, $25,518.68, for 1988 BCF 5% Funds. 1/17/90 Mr. Lloyd M . Conyers, $200, for the Scholarship Fund. A n Anonymous Contribution of $363.00 was made to the General Fund. 1/30/90 UNCF, Inc., $35,489.00, for General Operations. The United Way, $54.07, for the General Fund. 2/5/90 Ms. Dorothy Green, $100, for the Scholarship Fund. Mr. & Mrs. Harold and Yvette Coulter, $30.00, for UNCF. Mr. Othello Ellis, $1,000, for the Scholarship Fund. Mr. Samuel C. Hamilton, $250, for the Scholarship Fund. Mr. Odell D. Polk, $75, for the Scholarship Fund. Ms. Etta M. Williams, $50, for the Scholarship Fund. Mr. Sanford Ames, $200, for the Scholarship Fund. 2/14/90 Grambling Univerity, $1,500, for a Mini Grant. Williamson Exxon, $150, for UNCF. Dr. Kathleen Mallory, $100, for UNCF. (Continued Next Column) The Philanderian W.M. Adams Mitchem, $20, for UNCF. Mrs. Saundra M. Harris Brent, $25, for UNCF. Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Tanner, $100, for the Tanner Scholarship Fund. RJ Reynolds Tobacco, c/o UNCF, $3,166, for the Scholarship Fund. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bush, $300, a Matching Gift for the Scholarship Fund. Dr. & Mrs. Jerry King, $25, in Memory of Mrs. Loreen Meador Lee. 2/28/90 First United Methodist Church, $25, for the Collegiate Choir. 3/7/90 Scipio A. Jones, Chicago Chapter, $500, for the Hazel B. Williams Scholarship. Ms. Annie W. Casson, $5, for the Collegiate Choir. The Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Church, $34,914.67, for General Use. Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Tanner, $100, for the Tanner Scholarship Fund. 3/8/90 Mrs. Elizabeth Workman, $100, for the General Fund. Grace and Ethan Dodger, $100, for the Scholarship Fund. 3/12/90 The Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Church, $993, for the General Fund. The Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Church, $2,138.68, for the General Fund. Educators and Associates, $155, for the Tenecia Fletcher Account. Spring, 1990 pany, $200, for the Athletic Fund. 3/21/90 AT&T Foundation, $1,700, for UNCF. 3/26/90 Winso C . Starks, $50, for Endowed Match for Title I I I Challenge Grant. E. Faye Young, $50, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. Joyce D . Slater, $100, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. Jesse M . Trice, $100, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. Archie L . Davis, $50, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. Wienfield C. Young, $50, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. Walter W. Watkins, $50, for Endowed Match for Title I I I Challenge Grant. Shriley Armstrong, $100, for Library Books. Deborah K . Spell c/o Albert Spell '40, $1,625, for the Scholarship Fund. Southwestern Bell, $3,000, for the Edgar Matteson Scholarship Fund and the Transportation Fund. PSC Alumni - Memphis Chapter, $1,000, for for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. S. A. Wilbun, $100, for Endowed Match for Title I I I Challenge Grant. Cleodis Howell, $50, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. Jill E . Trice, MD, $50, for Endowed Match for Title III Challenge Grant. The United Methodist Church, $97.50, for Scholarships. 3/27/90 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Benson, $1,000, for the Scholarship Fund. 3/14/90 UNCF, $135, for UNCF. Dr. Mildred McNair, $20, for the Tenecia Fletcher Account. Mount Zion Baptist Church, $245, for the Collegiate Choir. 3/28/90 Adelia A. Crowley, $500, for the Scholarship Fund. Worthen Bank and Trust Company, N.A., $3,357.83, for the J.D. Walthour Trust Fund. 3/16/90 Mrs. Bobbie Jones, $1,000, for the Ollie Whitfield Howard Scholarship E n dowment Fund. 3/29/90 William and Lois Adams, $3,000, for the William & Lois Adams Endowment Fund. Graci and Ethan Dodgen, $100, for Scholarships. Mr. Joe Davis, McDonald's Corp., $100, for UNCF. 3/20/90 Cleveland Electric Illuminating Com(Continued Next Column) �Spring, The Philanderian 1990 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dr. Myer L . Titus, President, Philander Smith College SUBJECT: S O L I C I T A T I O N OF FUNDS Philander Smith College is a member of the United Negro College Fund, and is also one of the 11 Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) associated with the United Methodist Church. Because our affiliation with both of these organizations provides us with a large percentage of our general operating CHICAGO PROFILE LEON BROWN funds, we have agreements with both of them concerning fund-raising and solicitations. Page 9 IN MEMORIAM The solicitation policy of the United Negro College Fund states that no member institution may solicit funds for current operating expenses, and all Scholarship funds should be a joint effort of the College and the United Negro College Fund. The agreement with the Commission on Black Colleges prohibits the direct solicitation of United Methodist Churches. Therefore, I am urging all alumni not to directly solicit corporations or United Methodist Churches in the name of the College, nor in the name of a specific Scholarship Fund at the College. Thank you very much for your cooperation in this matter. If you have questions, please contact me. • through him. He was born, raised, and lives in Maywood. He is single, 24, the sixth of (Reprinted from the Chicago Suneight children. His mother Mamie is a Times, Dec. 13,1989) licensed practical nurse at NorthwestHe recently obtained full scholarships ern Memorial Hospital. His father to black colleges for dozens of disad- Leon, an engineer, lives in Philadelvantaged youths in this area. He phia. Leon starred in plays while in teaches fourth grade at Resurrection grade school, and is a Proviso East School, 5072 W. Jackson. In the eve- graduate. He is now pursuing an M. A. ning, he's youth program coordinator in Theater and Education at Loyola for the Village of Maywood's recrea- University. He has appeared on local tion department. television. "In 1983, I was Mr. Black Teenage i World - Illinois", and won a four-year His philosophy is, simply put, "To do scholarship. He subsequently earned a my best, be my best, and bring out the degree from Philander Smith College best in others." in Elementary Education and Theater Leon intends to "keep going on" with Arts. "After I came home, I was so the scholarship program. He also was involved working with young people, just appointed a commissioner of the I searched for a program that gave Maywood Civic Center Authority. He youth the same opportunity I had. In recently appeared at the New Regal 1985, 1 was ambassador for the Black Theater as a dancer and member of the College Fund, and as such I just sat Black Ensemble Theater. " I founded down to see if I could get some scholar- the Spirit Repertory Theater in ships. I called it the Black Illinois Teen Maywood, and I'm directing a show, Scholarship Program." The upshot of 'For Colored Girls', that opens Decemhis letters: Thirty-four needy local ber 29. And I have a one-man show I'm students received scholarships getting ready to tour colleges with on weekends." • (Continued Next Column) (Reprinted from the Arkansas State Press, March 22,1990.) Jacqueline Cecile "Jackie" Johnson, a junior at PSC, died Tuesday, March 12th at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center from complications arising from pneumonia. "Jackie," as she was called by fellow students and teachers, "will be truly m i s s e d " , said Josephine Gray, Women's Dorm Director. " I just loved to hear her sing; she had such a beautiful voice, but I don't think she realized it." Ruth Nash, Jackie's Work-Study supervisor, said she was loyal and caring to everyone she came in contact with. " I just expect her to come walking through that door any time, but of course I know she never will. She was a person you look forward to seeing," Nash said. A memorial service was held March 15 in the M.L. Harris Auditorium. Many PSC students and faculty drove to Memphis the following day for the funeral, which was held at the Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Memphis. The college choir performed under the direction of Stephen Hayes. Jackie is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Johnson of Memphis, four sisters, two brothers, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. • �The Philanderian Page 10 NEW F A C E S AT PHILANDER Some new faces have appeared at Philander since the last National Alumni Convention was held in Los Angeles. Mark W. Riley was hired in December as the College's Director of Strategic Marketing. He recently completed an M.A. in Marketing as a Distinguished Graduate of Webster University in Little Rock. He holds a B.A. degree in American History from Rhodes College in Memphis. He has done creative and copywriting work for a grocery wholesale company, been a marketing representative for the nation's largest video entertainment newspaper, and operated a mobile entertainment service. He also has experience with a wide variety of personal computer programs on both the IBM PC and Macintosh. College's faculty/staff newsletter, The Philologer. The Public Relations Coordinator's position has been filled by Melody Goss of North Little Rock. Miss Goss has worked in the traffic department at K A R K - T V and in the News Department at KTHV-11, where she was an Assistant Producer for weekend news. She brings a broad range of experience in advertising, public relations and promotion to the College. She will be the College's media liaison for all internal and external communications and will edit The Panther and The Philanderian. Miss Goss Mr. Riley He will be conducting a comprehensive review of all the various aspects of Philander's internal and external marketing programs, including writing a new Strategic Marketing Plan, revamping the Course Catalog and other print materials, and laying the foundation for a comprehensive media program including a speaker's bureau made up of faculty and staff, which will more effectively promote Philander to the various groups with which it interacts. He will also publish the (Continued Next Column) Since starting to work for the College in mid-February, Melody has revived the campus newspaper, The Panther, organizing an aggressive, talented and enthusiastic group of student writers, artists, photographers and salespeople. The paper will be distributed in the community as well as on campus, to raise awareness in the community of the activities and services available to the public at Philander. Melody has also established a liaison with KABF-FM, the broadcast outlet of the Acorn Community Broadcasting Foundation. This will give the College regular access to a local broadcast production facility, and will offer students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the day-to-day workings of a radio station. • Spring, 1990 A L U M N I C A N ASSIST IN RECRUITING Many alumni assist the College's Admissions Office by serving as Recruitment Coordinators. Their efforts have played an important part in maintaining the strength of the College. Philander Smith College will need even more alumni support if it is to maintain its standards, since the College is facing a shortage of students due to the "baby bust" of the 1970s and '80s. You can play a vital role in maintaining our high standards by serving as a Recruitment Coordinator. Not only will you help the College, but you will gain the satisfaction of working with talented young students. You can share the rewarding experience of advising them and watching them develop during and after their college experience. It doesn't take money, but it does take time and effort on your part. Most alumni reps feel it is well worth it. Beginning is simple: Spread the word in your local community about PSC by serving as a resource for students, parents and school counselors who want to know more about PSC. You can also help by talking with individuals or companies you feel might befriend the College. • W I L L I S IS F I N A L I S T Arnell Willis, President of the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Phillips County Jaycees, wasselected as a finalist for the annual ' T e n Outstanding Young Arkansans" award. The award is given by the Arkansas Jaycees to honor outstanding individuals who have gone beyond the call of duty to serve their communities. The finalists were honored March 24 at a banquet held in Little Rock's State House Convention Center. U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers was the guest speaker, and K A T V ' s Gina Kurre was Mistress of Ceremonies. • �Spring, 1990 RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK FEATURES MARTIN AS SPEAKER "The Meaning of Love and Being Loved in the 21st Century" was the theme of this year's Religious Emphasis Week, held February 28th through M^rrh 2nd. The Philanderian CHERRY TREE PLANTED Spring was officially kicked off at PSC with the planting of a blossoming cherry tree by the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The tree was planted on the west side of the Student Union-Dormitory complex as a part of the College's campus beautif i eation program. • RUSH RETURNS FROM SCOTLAND Dr. James Rush, College Minister and Professor of Religion and Philosophy, recently returned from a trip to Scotland, where he presented a paper on "Gnosticism and Its Relation to a Spiritual Emergence, Rather Than a Religious Heresy." Rev. B . Herbert Martin, a P S C alumnus, addresses assembly Rev. B. Herbert Martin, a PSC alumnus, was the featured guest speaker for the event. Rev. Martin is the Pastor of the Progressive Community Church in Chicago. He was the minister and mentor to the late Mayor Harold Washington. Rev. Martin has been featured in articles in Ebony and let, which were related to his theological accomplishments. In addition to his degree from PSC, he holds degrees from Payne Theological Seminary and Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, which is a part of Northwestern University. Martin spoke to morning student assemblies on each of the three days. Area clergy were invited to selected afternoon classes to review material covered by Martin in the morning message. Evening discussions were held in the Student Center on Wednesday and Thursday, and covered two topics: "Drugs and Self-Love", and "Dating and Sexuality." • Page 11 seminar. Dr. Rush's thesis was based on the idea that gnosticism is dependent upon a direct experience with spiritual realities, rather than believing or having faith in the existence of spiritual realities. His theory is that early Christian gnostics were having spiritual experi ences, but were not led to delve deeper into the meaning of the experiences due to a lack of a Christian canon to use as a point of reference. Dr. Rush also noted in the interview for this article that the 1987 Encyclopedia of Religion has just been added to the library's Reference Collection. He called it the most comprehensive study on religions to date. • S T U D E N T NEWSPAPER REVIVED After an 11-year hiatus, the Philander Smith community has a student newspaper again, thanks to the efforts of Melody Goss, the College's new Public Relations Coordinator. Dr. James Rush with the College's new Encyclopedia of Religion The paper was presented as part of a Transpersonal Training Seminar held at Findhorn Foundation, a non-sectarian spiritual community near Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The seminar included professionals from various fields, such as psychotherapy, social work, psychiatry, religious education and religious history. It was the capstone of a 3-year training program in which Rush has participated, enabling him to bring a perspective from the Christian world to the (Continued Next Column) The Panther, whose name was chosen by students, is advertiser-supported. The paper consists of four tabloid-size pages. Pages 1 and 2 are for campus and other news, Page 3 is for sports coverage, and Page 4 has features of interest to the student body. The paper will be regularly operated from September to May, but a special summer issue is planned. Miss Goss will serve as The Panther's Publisher, coordinating student efforts to contact and qualify potential advertisers, and will oversee all writing, photographic and print production work done for the paper. Advertising monies collected will defray the cost of printing and production. If your business is interested in advertising in The Panther, contact Melody Goss at 370-5268. Advertising rates are available upon request. The closing date for advertising is the 15th of the month prior to publication. • �Page 12 AT&T P R E S E N T S $1,700 CHECK TO COLLEGE The Philanderian NEWS F R O M LOS ANGELES CHAPTER From the Winter 1990 Philanderian West comes the following items of interest: Dr. Titus, left, accepts check from Mr. Leonard Fetherman of A T & T Mr. Leonard Fetherman, General Manager of Manufacturing for the Little Rock AT&T facility, presented a check for $1,700 to the College as AT&T's contribution to UNCF. The money received will be applied to the College's General Renovations Fund, according to Dr. Myer L . Titus, President of the College. Mrs. Marlis Wynne, Community Relations Representative for AT&T, stated that the funds are donated directly to UNCF Colleges by AT&T. Since there are no other U N C F colleges in Arkansas, PSC received the full allotment from AT&T for Arkansas. • YOUR COLLEGE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 1. The Los Angeles Area Chapter of the Philander Smith College Alumni Association is observing the close of African American History Month, February 23 through 25, by sponsoring a weekend of activities with Dr. Myer Titus, President of Philander Smith College. The purpose of the weekend is threefold : 1) to raise the profile of PSC on the West Coast through meetings with prospective students, alumni and others; 2) to maintain an awareness of PSC among those groups and institutions which have expressed support of PSC in the past; and 3) to encourage Alumni to submit ideas for raising substantial funds to meet some significant shortterm financial goals. JOIN YOUR L O C A L A L U M N I C H A P T E R TODAY! Chapters and individual Philanderians from throughout the Western Region have been invited to attend. 2. The Los Angeles Area Chapter installed new officers on January 14, 1990. The Rev. Dr. Otis Fentry '51, Pastor of the Hamilton United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, was installed as its President. • Spring, 1990 HIGGINS RETIRES Mr. Henry Higgins, maintenance technician at the College since 1985, retired from full-time service to the College on March 30, and was honored that day by a reception held at Kelly Hall. He began his career as a hod carrier and concrete finisher, and went on to learn bricklaying and other constructionrelated trades. Faculty and Staff Gather at Kelly Hall to Bid "Happy Retirement" To Mr. Henry Higgins He participated in the completion of major renovations on campus, his latest contribution being the construction of the Martin Luther King Memorial erected in January on the south terrace of the M.L. Harris Fine Arts Center, which will be dedicated during Commencement Exercises Mayl 2. Mr. Higgins will continue to work for the College on a part-time basis. • Philander Smith College National Alumni Association 812 West 13th St. Little Rock, A R 72202 Address Correction Requested NONPROFIT ORG. U . S . POSTAGE PAID Little Rock, AR 72202 Permit Number 1548 � 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/. 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