https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/2bbd3c78eec34d5fbe6fb79a3ee4e7b6.pdf?Expires=1780531200&Signature=Eo5MLJNLFrdZSBwtZnif35vBcWtiTaJ5CIz-BDu8b4mQvfGMf5nKa1rQP9LCG-uNzMob6ggZE0trnVsJYF0F3fDj31ioqoHAEMQXcDsG9yAmtU1dUG14rJv7Oxxog9CV4IHsNEHHiN3LQHyzMAKMHWf%7E2N2iXiu2fzWdzpx%7EBqqJG0U0YLTrYs4ou%7EQsTGZCvSfQde-BI0WnyIUXz-o7rLN%7EruhJiwTI4gG6vGx%7EsPNHsWwO9FFC1fjDCKD3B0w8NsPAW2FGl7Vjflkd%7EfF7pVyiP5Ra-V7syUMEvXa8m0tPTs9aQORG%7Eemq28-jMY8PAs8E3mDjAU973HQTzOus5w__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 8a4ea7459ecdf8bfae0922c3d0ab7213 PDF Text Text SPRING 2006 Philanderian The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Philander Smith College CbliimaMliJied Alumnui E R N E S T O. JACOBS �Message From The President P S C : T h e Place T o B e W hen I arrived here in December of 2004, I knew that Philander Smith College had to be more visible. There were too many people in Arkansas with limited knowledge about us—except for those well grounded in the United Negro College Fund ( U N C F ) — a n d we enjoy very little national presence or name recognition. So locally, I have tried to attend some of every event imaginable to connect with people. I really have enjoyed the speaking engagements because they are great opportunities to talk about substantive issues and to have my face associated with Philander Smith College. I always try to write speeches that, at the very least, entertain me. I f I am having a good time, the audience generally does as well. A great tactic I use is to create catchy titles: " A Flat World, 50 Cent, and H B C U s , " "New and Improved," and "Attack of the Killer B's." M y neighbors recently came by the house and were talking about those killer B's. (Admit it: You want to know about them too!) T h e other way I figured the college could connect with "We have presented the broadest spectrum of ideas and backgrounds of any institution of higher education in the country." people was to make sure national figures grace our campus on a regular basis. This is what "Bless the Mic: A Hip-Hop President's Lecture Series" does fantastically well. This inaugural season averaged over 300 persons per lecture. I am confident that no other college or university in the state can boast a series of seven or more lectures with this kind of attendance. Additionally, we have been open to hosting other speakers and events that have been presented to us, to expose our campus to additional movers and shakers. I n all, we have presented the broadest spectrum of ideas and backgrounds of any institution of higher education in the country — A N Y ! Just in case you have doubts, consider these persons who came to P S C this year: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, the 'hip-hop intellectual' who has written 13 books in the past 13 years and who graced the cover of the April 2 1 , 2006 issue of Chronicle of Higher Education, the most widely read publication in higher education; Willie Jolly, named "One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World" by Toastmasters in 1999; Attorney K i m Crenshaw, Columbia and U C L A law professor who was a panelist on the 2006 State of the Black Union teleconference hosted by Tavis U. S. Senator John McCain (center) and Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful Asa Hutchinson (far leftt) visit with the audience in the Kendall Center following a Town Hall Meeting on April 10,2006. Smiley; U.S. Sen. John McCain, recognized by Time magazine (4/14/06) as one of "America's Best Senators"; Continued on Page 6 2 The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �CONTENTS Philander Smith College Vhe Pkilanderian Spring 2006 HUB! "GE President Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph.D. Vice President For Institutional Advancement Delia G. Anderson Director of Development and Public Relations Sericia Rouse Director of Alumni Affairs Yvonne C. Alexander Production Coordinator Dan Pierce Harlem Globetrotter great and PSC Alum Hubert "Geese" Ausbie recognized during NAA Convention. Dancers with the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet perform in the M. L. Harris Auditorium. COVER STORY GOLDEN MOMENTS A l u m n i from across the country celebrated the 50th A n n u a l National A l u m n i Convention i n Little Rock where the coveted 2006 Distinguished A l u m n u s A w a r d was bestowed upon Ernest O. Jacobs '53. The Philanderian is published three times per year w i t h news from the National A l u m n i Association and the Office of the President. To submit story ideas, photos, feedback and suggestions contact: Sericia Rouse Director of Development and Public Relations srouse@philander.edu FEATURES 12 A l u m n i news and photos: Yvonne Alexander Director of A l u m n i Affairs yalexander@philander.edu SCENES FROM THE CONVENTION A pictorial gallery of memorable highlights from the 50th A n n u a l National A l u m n i Convention. FAMILY F U N FESTIVAL The H a r r y R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center partners w i t h the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to host a community-wide health fair. www.philander.edu DEPARTMENTS On The Cover: Mr. Ernest 0. Jacobs, a 1953 graduate of Philander Smith College and a Past President of the National Alumni Association, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the National Alumni Association Philander Smith College, Inc. during the 50h Alumni Reunion. Celebrating 15 16 17 18 19 Student Life Faculty N e w s Panther Athletics Alumni News A r o u n d Campus the Renaissance At the Banquet to honor Dr. William Woods are Kendall Center Scholars (from left) Stanley Abiri, Arthur Smith, Jr., Cornelius Haney Debrisha Thomas and Tysicia Scott. of Philander Smith College 3 �Message From T h e National Alumni Association President To: Philander Smith College Alumni and Friends Re: T h e Renaissance of the National Alumni Association ( N A A ) N ow history, the 2006 50 Annual A l u m n i Convention was a rousing success! We are thoroughly refreshed, energized, inspired and motivated as a result of the many activities and speeches at the convention. We also renewed old acquaintances, reactivated old alumni chapters, and even issued a charter for a new chapter in Minnesota. As a result, we have been prompted to begin a renaissance of the N A A . During the convention our Vice President, Mrs. E r m a Williams, proposed a Class Agent Program similar to that used by the Alumni Association i n 2005 to raise over $100,000.00. T h e Class Agent Program is further expanded, however, to reach the younger alumni and to meet our 2006 goal of $400,000.00 in donations to the college's Unrestricted Fund. To meet our goals, we have established a strategy which includes three phases. The hrst is our Leadership Phase. A l l leaders, from the Board of Trustees to the Alumni Association Committee Chairpersons, are asked to demonstrate their commitment to the college just as Dr. Kimbrough does with his $500.00 monthly gift. T h e 1877 Society is still alive, but those of you who cannot meet that level are urged to give your best gift. We anticipate that this phase will be completed by the 2006 Commencement on May 13. Phase Two will involve each committed ambassador recruiting our present 300 financial members of the N A A to join with their best gift. This will include Life Members, Chapter Members, and all A t Large Members of the 2006 active membership. This phase may continue throughout the year and pick up again in 2007. Phase Three will be our Class Agent Program kick-off on July 15, 2006. We plan to reach out to alumni who are not financial members, especially the graduates of the 1980s, 1990s and the 2000s. Details of the program will be provided to us by the Vice President and her committee prior to July 15. "We have been prompted to begin a renaissance of the N A A . " We urge you not to wait to be asked multiple times before deciding to contribute to the N A A s 2006 Unrestricted Fund Drive. Give now. Gifts should be made payable to Philander Smith College, c/o Vice President Institutional Advancement, Philander Smith College, One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive, Little Rock, A R 72202. Remember, the renaissance of the N A A begins with Y O U . Thanks for your support. Isaac J . Starks 4 The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �COVER STORY Golden Moments: The 2006 National A l u m n i Convention W By Yvonne Alexander, Director ith a theme of "Celebrating the Legacy: Bringing Home the Gold," alumni from across the nation converged on Little Rock the weekend of March 26-28 in celebration of the 50th Annual National Alumni Convention. The three-day conference experienced a glorious start with the 129th Founders' Day Chapel service in the M . L . Harris Auditorium on the campus of Philander Smith College. Alumni, friends, faculty and students alike were inspired by a soul-stirring message by Rev. Cleo S. Smith, a 1971 graduate and chaplain for the Greater Little Rock Alumni chapter, entitled "Choosing a Legacy Worth Leaving" taken from Joshua 1:1-8. Additionally, Mrs. Molice Wilkins '49 delivered an eloquent tribute to Founders' Day honoree, Mrs. Hazel Sutton Bullock, a 1941 graduate and 50-year alumnus of PSC, who received a commemorative plaque in tribute to her many years of outstanding service to the college. During the N A A President's Luncheon, keynote speaker Rev. B. Herbert Martin Sr. '67, senior pastor of Progressive Community Center Peoples' Church in Chicago, 111., delivered a memorable address to an audience that included Past National Alumni Presidents who were honored along with faculty and staff who have rendered twenty plus years of service to the college. Luncheon attendees were entertained by two musical selections from the renowned Collegiate of Alumni Affairs Choir of Philander Smith College under the direction of Mr. Lawrence Hamilton. The general session on Saturday included the installation of N A A officers for the years 2006-2008 (see sidebar). After the conclusion of the general session, alumni attended the Annual Memorial Service which was presided by Dr. Sokoto Lulani (nee Charles E . Nesbitt). I n addition to giving the message Dr. Lulani, with the assistance of Rev. Cleo Smith, recognized the 22 alumni who passed in 2005. Saturday was a full day of activities, as later that evening convention goers attended the highly anticipated Convention Banquet that was presided by Connie M . Cogshell, Convention Co-Chair. A t the banquet, the originators of the Articles of Incorporation for the National Alumni Association—Mrs. Levada Mason, Mr. Robert Nelson and Dr. Willie Mae Shockley—were recognized and presented with a gift of a beautiful wood-grain clock for their vision and foresight. Other awards presented to individuals and chapters include: Host Chapter Recognition Awards; P S C Legacy Awards; Golden and Silver Awards; Membership and Fund Raising Awards; Graduating Class Fundraising Award; and the coveted Distinguished Alumnus Award presented by Dr. Jill Trice to Mr. Ernest O . Jacobs of University City, Mo. T h i s prestigious honor is awarded to an outstanding alumnus who has exhibited remarkable leadership in the areas of financial giving, personal service and commitment Continued on Page 10 Reverend Cleo S. Smith delivers a thought-provoking message at Founders' Day Chapel Celebrating the Renaissance 2006 Founders' Day Honoree, Mrs. Hazel Sutton Bullock with NAA President, Atty. Isaac J. Starks and Mrs. Molice Wilkins. of Philander Smith College 5 �Roslyn McCallister Brock, at the age of 35 was unanimously elected vice chairman of the N A A C P National Board of Directors, the youngest person P S C The Place To Be and the first woman to hold this post in the organization's history; J . L . King, New York Times best selling author of On the Down Low who appeared on Oprah in April of 2004; Ann Coulter, the controversial conservative pundit regarded as the top woman in conservatism; Jeff Johnson, host of the B E T documentaries, The Cousin Jeff Chronicles; and Karrine Steffans, author of Confessions of a Video Vixen, who visited our campus the day after her national T V appearance on Oprah. Pound for pound, no school in the country has provided this kind of exposure to its students. Not one. We do this because when we say our graduates can compete with anyone, it means that they have a broader perspective than just their own backgrounds, but at the same time they leave knowing who they are. T h i s defines education for me. A n d yet, we realize that we have a duty to provide these events for the greater community as well, which is why we never charge for these lectures. I've read recently where Ann Coulter better-funded schools host big name speakers and charge as much as $50 to attend. Even with our limited resources, we recognize our obligation to the community. Furthermore, we have been able to bring many to campus who have never been here before. Hopefully, by doing so, we have made new friends. I was asked recently whether "Bless the M i c " was just for this year: Absolutely... not! Season Two is already lined up and will once again bring a diverse range of ideas to campus. From the brilliant mind of Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West to former B E T 106 and Park host A J Calloway, from the champion of school funding equality Jonathan Kozol, to my favorite female rapper M C Lyte, we're going to continue exposing our students, and this community, to leading figures in the country. So if you didn't make it to the campus this school year, come out next year. T h i s is where things are happening! Walter M . Kimbrough, P h . D . Jeff Johnson President The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �BlessTheMic A Hip-Hop President's Lecture Series PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE "Pound for pound, no school in the country has provided this kind of exposure to its students. Not one." Roslyn Brock Celebrating Karrine Steffans the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 7 �Kendall Science and Health Mission Center Dr. William H . Woods Honored at Dinner M Dr. William H. Woods Author J. L. King is Featured Speaker During Black History Month Celebration B J. L. King est-selling author and activist J.L. King spoke at PSC on February 16 in the M . L. Harris Auditorium as part of an AIDS Awareness Seminar sponsored by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Philander Smith College and Jefferson Comprehensive Care System. In recognition of both Black History Month and AIDS Awareness Month, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, hoped Kings visit would help educate the community and spur discussion about the dangers of H I V and AIDS. King is a nationally-known HIV/STD prevention activist, educator and author of the best-seller On the Down Low. A panel discussion with special guest J. L. King followed his address. 8 ore than 130 people turned out for the first annual "Vital Signs of Health Symposium: Uniting Body and Spirit" at the Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center on April 27. Area health professionals and health practitioners were on hand for the symposium which honored Philander Smith College distinguished professor Dr. William H . Woods and was the venue for the announcement of the newly established William H . Woods Scholarship. "Dr. Woods graciously accepted the honor which undergirded his more than 40 years of concern for providing adequate financial support for students at Philander Smith College," remarked Bishop Felton E . May, dean of the Kendall Center. P S C A l u m and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders and Dr. Gary Gunderson of Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare and Emory University were among the distinguished guests in attendance. Harold Betton, M . D . , president of the Arkansas Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association, was the keynote speaker. Dr. Steven Strode of U A M S , chair of the Kendall Center Advisory Committee which will manage the William H . Woods Scholarship, announced that the symposium would become an annual event. Speaker Dr. Harold Betton addresses the audience The Magazine for A l u m n i and Friends of Philander Smith College �PSC Teams With Community to Sponsor Health Fair T hrough the Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, Philander Smith College is committed to addressing health issues—particularly disparities among low-income and minority populations—in the community, state and world. To achieve its goals the Kendall Center conducts outreach initiatives and activities such as the recent Family Fun Festival, a community-wide health fair, held April 29 on the campus of P S C and sponsored in part by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and several community organizations. More than 300 people attended the free event which featured prostate cancer screenings coordinated by P S C , mammograms offered by the U A M S Arkansas Cancer Research Center, physicals for student athletes, and health screenings of glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, H I V and ear and throat conditions. Thirty-three vendors participated by staffing informational booths and providing health-related programs including Mothers Against D r u n k Driving and the Y E S (Youth Extinguishing Smoking) Team from Arkansans for a Drug Free Youth. In addition to a day filled with health programming and screenings, a number of fun and interactive activities were available for adult and children participants, including inflatable games, face painting, a cupcake walk, a Peer-2-Peer media contest and more entertainment. Along with the A C R C Cancer Control Outreach Center at U A M S and the Philander Smith College Harry R. Kendall Science and Mission Center, other festival sponsors included the Omicron Lambda Lambda chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Little Rock Alumni, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, St. Mark Baptist Church, Watershed Inc., Arkansas Minority Health Commission and Memphis Health Systems. Funding for the festival was provided by the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Community Impact Program and Royal Bank of Canada Liberty Life Insurance. Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 9 �National Alumni to the college. A Past President of the National Alumni Association, Jacobs is president of the Metro St. Louis Alumni Chapter and was instrumental in the reclamation of the chapter The banquet's keynote address was delivered by none other than the 12th president of Philander Smith College, Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough. Introduced by Delia Anderson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Dr. Kimbrough challenged the group to make commitments and to live up to the challenges; to assist with recruitment; to raise the standards of P S C in order to gain more respectability; to be visible and vocal about the college; to develop a positive attitude and to be outright braggadocious about our accomplishments. Another banquet highlight occurred when Dr. Carl G . Harris, Choral Director Emeritus—who was also celebrating his 50th class reunion—joined with the P S C Reunion Choir for four musical selections to the delight of attendees. To close out a jam-packed, inspirational and powerful convention, alumni attended Sunday worship service at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, pastored by Rev. Ronnie Miller-Yow, in which Rev. D . A. Lam delivered the morning message. While the 50 t h Annual Alumni Convention was a tremendous success, plans are already underway for next year's convention. It was announced that the N A A has accepted the invitation of Mr. Ronald Newsome, president of the Columbus, Ohio, Alumni Chapter to host the 2007 convention next July. I n the meantime, alumni are poised to continue contributions to the 1877 Society in order to reach the $400,000 goal set before them by P S C President Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough. 10 Awards are presented to PSC employees with 20 or more years of service to the College by JoAnn Benjamin (at podium) and Connie Cogshell (far right) Past Presidents of the National Alumni Association Convention Planners Responsible for the Convention's S u c c e s s Convention activities were coordinated by the National Alumni Association (NAA) and the Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter. Connie M. Cogshell and Sybil Bunn were Convention Co-Chairs under the leadership of Chapter President JoAnn Benjamin and Isaac J . Starks, National Alumni Association President. The registration committee was co-chaired by Dr. Tommie L. Taylor '55 and Mrs. Wilma Toombs 77. The committee also included Mrs. Alberta Kilgore, Mrs. Johnnie Branch (Chapter Treasurer), Mrs. Myrthene R. Wroten, Ms. Carla Johnson '05 and Ms. Nyree Williams '05. The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �Convention 2006 Convention Luncheon speaker Rev. B. Herbert Martin, Chicago, III. Luncheon Fashion Show coordinated by Sybil Bunn. Fashions were provided by Millennium Fashions of Little Rock. 2006-2008 NAA Officers Installed During the convention's general session, new officers for the years 2006-2008 were installed. These officers include: Atty. Isaac J . Starks, Chicago, III., President; Mrs. Erma P. Williams, Memphis, Tenn., Vice President; Ms. Barbara Brock Jordan, Alexandria, Va., Financial Secretary; Ms. Mattie L. Anderson, Memphis TN, Recording Secretary; and Mr. Herman L. Davis, Glenwood, III., Treasurer. Mrs. Hazel S. Bullock, presiding officer NAA Convention Luncheon Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 11 �National Alumn PSC President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough delivers the keynote address at the Convention Banquet. Dr. Jill Trice congratulates the Distinguished Alumnus, Ernest 0. Jacobs. Mr. Bennie Williams (holding plaque) and Dr. Jill Trice showcase the new NAA Distinguished Alumni wall plaque. NAA President Issac J. Starks presents awards to Mrs. Levada Mason (left I photo) and Mr. Robert Nelson (right photo), two of the Originators of the | Articles of Incorporation. Midwest Regional President Veronica Nesbitt accepts the Sadye J. Worthen Membership Award. 12 The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �\ * ^ N Dr. Carl Harris doing what he does best—playing the PSC alma mater. The PSC Collegiate Choir, with director Lawrence Hamilton, performs at the Alumni Convention Lawrence Hamilton and the Philander Smith Collegiate Choir O n the Move L The PSC Alumni Choir performs at the Convention Banquet. awrence Hamilton, P S C director of choral activities, and the award-winning Philander Smith Collegiate Choir were stellar college representatives during the spring semester at a host of high-profile community and business events in the greater Little Rock area. During the month of February, Hamilton and the choir were called upon to perform at the City of Little Rock's citywide celebration of Black History Month and for the Daisy L . Bates Celebration held on campus in the M . L . Harris Auditorium. Their melodious voices were also on display at Shorter College in North Little Rock and at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in support of P S C President Walter M . Kimbrough, P h . D . , who was the guest speaker. I n March, the choir performed at an awards ceremony sponsored by Alltel—and featuring poet extraordinaire Maya Angelou—in which ten high school essayists were awarded $4000 scholarships. A n d for the sheer pleasure of the jPSC Alumni, the choir performed nobly at the 50 National Alumni Convention Founder's Day celebration and later at the convention luncheon at the Hilton Little Rock Metro Center. Golden Alumni celebrate their 50-year reunion. Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 13 �PSC A l u m Hubert "Geese" Ausbie Recognized During Convention A A n Honor Fit for a 'Prince' s part of Alumni Convention activities on riday, March 26- -m a ceremony held in the newly renovated Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center— basketball great and P S C alum Hubert "Geese" Ausbie '60 saw his No. 35 jersey retired and returned home to a place of honor in the Crawford J . Mims Gymnasium. Ausbie enjoyed the ceremony along with a crowd composed of alumni, family, friends, administrators and students. Ausbie rose to popularity during his years as "Clown Prince" of the Globetrotter organization from 1961 to 1985. Joseph L . Jones, PSC Class of 2000, Speaker at Chapel J oseph L . Jones, a P S C alum who earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science in 2000, returned to campus recently as a Chapel service special guest speaker to discuss PSC's "Bless the M i c " lecture series. Currently an adjunct instructor at Clark Atlanta University, Jones teaches courses in First Year Seminar (political science majors), Politics and Global Issues, and T h e Politics of H i p Hop. He is also working toward his P h . D . in political science at Clark Atlanta University, where he earned his master of arts degree in political science. 14 The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �STUDENT LIFE M PSC Students Inducted Into ore than 250 people gathered in the M . L . Harris Fine Arts Auditorium on April 6 for the 2006 Honors Convocation. T h i s year's theme was "Choosing a Scholarly Walk." Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Inductees during Lighting of Candles Ceremony. M ha Kappa M u Honor Society President Walter M . Kimbrough, P h . D . , was the featured speaker for this celebration commemorating academic excellence. W i t h the assistance of Dr. Jesse Hargrove and Dr. Annie Williams, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. John Simpson presented certificates to scholars in three categories: T h e Dean's List, the President's List and 4.0 Scholars. Awards were also given to students who achieved high scores on the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency examination. Dr. Frank James conducted the induction ceremony for students invited to join the Pi Sigma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa M u , a national honor society. T h e P S C Men's Quartet, under the direction of Mr. Timothy Tucker and accompanied by Dr. Rachel Chung, performed "Soon and Very Soon." Miss P S C 20052006, Moya Edwards, provided the scriptural reading and invocation. Graduating Senior Jonathan Dunkley, Student Government Association, spoke on "Becoming a Role Model" and Senior Stanley Abiri presented the 2006 Student Salute to academic excellence. Homecoming Court embers of the 2005-2006 Homecoming Court are (left to right) Britnee Netters, Shawanda Noland, LaKenya Brown, Whitney Givens and April Lewis. Several of the Homecoming events were either postponed or cancelled due to weather. W i t h snow falling and several inches on the ground, the Homecoming games were moved to the following weekend when the court was crowned. T S G A Office Opens he opening of the new P S C Student Government Association Ofhce was feted with an open house on February 10. Located in the newly remodeled Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center, the office is open for students to visit with S G A officers and to voice their concerns regarding changes in the institution and various areas of service and academic departments. The office also houses requisite forms needed for registration, along with others. W i t h an organized, designated area for S G A officers and members to meet and conduct business, the S G A is better positioned to work on behalf of students to make P S C the Moya Edwards, SGA Miss PSC; Gemessia Ford, SGA vice president; best institution possible. Additionally, the S G A plans to set Edward Amos, SGA asst. press secretary; and Thomas Stone, a member of operational hours each weekday to better accommodate its the Panther basketball team student constituents. Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 15 �FACULTY NEWS •-sap** *» C A M P U S N O T A B L E S : 1 0 Recognizing Student and Faculty Achievement Sophomore Damien Powell was awarded a scholarship and stipend to attend the Summer 2006 Undergraduate Scholars (Plus) Program at the U A L R Bowen School of Law. Graduating Senior Toni McCastle presented a workshop entitled " T h e Mis-Education of Women" at the 2006 Bishop Felton E May (left) and Dr. John Hope Franklin. Women of Color & Allies ( W O C A ) Mid-south Regional Conference May 19-20 held on the P S C campus in the Titus Academic Center. Senior Caree Coleman I I I has been accepted into the Summer 2006 Ronald E . McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. As a McNair Scholar, Coleman will receive a stipend as he performs research with a faculty mentor in preparation for the P h . D . degree. Dr. James Rush, chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department, has been accepted with full support to attend the Mekong River Cultures Summer Seminar 2006 for Minority Programs Seminar Series in Hawaii and South East Asia. B John Hope Franklin Lecture Moderated by Bishop May ishop Felton E . May, Dean of the Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, had the honor of introducing and moderating the lecture of noted author and historian Dr. John Hope Franklin. T h e lecture was part of the Arkansas Literacy Councils' 2006 Literary Festival held in downtown Little Rock. At age 90, the pioneering American historian John Hope Franklin recalls his amazing life in Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Tranklin. Born in Oklahoma in 1915, Franklin studied at Fisk University and Harvard, taught at some of the nation's most prestigious universities, served on committees for Bill Clinton, published seminal histories of blacks in America, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work in Civil Rights. Mirror to America, said President Bill Clinton, "calls upon all Americans to look at our nation's past so that we may destroy the color line that continues to divide our country, and progress together into the future." Franklin spoke for an hour and helded questions from the audience and media. Ms. Gladys Swift and Dr. Marinelle Ringer are included in the 2005-2006 listing of Who's W h o Among America's Teachers. 16 The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �PANTHER ATHLETICS Panthers Bring Home Second Place Trophy in U S C A A Tournament T he Philander Smith College men's basketball team finished the season as the runner-up to the Rhema Bible College in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association ( U S C A A ) Tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. T h e Panthers took the second place trophy as one of eight qualifying teams out of more than 70 in the U S C A A . " T h e Athletic Department thanks President Kimbrough, administrators, faculty, staff, students, community and Mr. Robert Nelson, executive director of the Panther Athletic Booster Club, for continuous support during this season," said head basketball coach Tyrone McGraw. P S C President Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough responded with appreciation to both the men's and women's basketball teams. "Thanks to the men and the women for spirited seasons, congratulations to the guys for being runners-up in the tournament and thanks to the coaching staffs for their hard work." SGA President Jonathan Dunkley, Dr. Juliana Mosley-Anderson and Coach Tyrone McGraw with the Tournament Trophy. Sign Goes Up on Sherman E. Tate Student Recreation Center T he "old gym" was officially christened the Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center when the sign went up on the recently remodeled facility. Named in honor of Dr. Sherman E . Tate, an alumnus and past chairman of the Philander Smith College Board of Trustees, the recreation center was dedicated during a ceremony last fall as part of the festivities marking the inauguration of President Walter M . Kimbrough, P h . D . At the dedication ceremony, Tate presented a check for $10,000 to help equip the center. Restoration of the "old gym" was made possible by private support and a grant from the U . S . Department of the Interior National Park Service. Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 17 �ALUMNI NEWS T PSC Alum Bennie Williams '62, representing Philander Smith College at LA Black College Expo C Black College Expo he historically black colleges and universities hosted the Black College Expo in Los Angeles, Calif., on February 11. T h e expo provided information to educate youth on college preparation, financial aid assistance and career opportunities. Thousands of expo attendees were generously treated to free giveaway items and novelties courtesy of FedEx which also gave several scholarships during the expo. FedEx representatives participating from its Western region Los Angeles recruitment staff included Bennie Williams, managing director; Thelma Person, human resources staff manager; Leslie Coleman, senior human resources representative; and Angela Townsend, program management specialist, all from Memphis, Tenn. PSC A l u m Claybron O. Wisham Pens Memoir From the Hollow laybron O . Wisham has penned From the Hollow to the Heights: A Memoir of Ordinary to the Heights Success, a complete account of his life and experiences growing up in Arkansas as the son of a single mother who supported hve children through her work as a maid. Wisham earned a bachelor of arts degree from Philander Smith College in 1954. Wisham's memoir gleans from lessons taught and learned from a colorful career that included stints as a teacher, basketball and football coach, vocational guidance counselor, parole officer and twenty years as a corporate executive, in addition to his forty years of marriage and years spent rearing his two daughters. From the Hollow to the Heights imparts advice in an easy to read style and offers practical A Memoir of O r d i n a r y S u c c e s s solutions to real problems and should be of particular interest to parents, married couples, high school and college students, and black professionals. "It provides guidance to other ordinary people a a > r o n o. w h a m on how to showcase their life experiences regardless of what they did for a living," said Wisham. A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the N A A C P , Wisham holds an M . E d . Degree in vocational counseling from the University of Arkansas. H e and his wife, Mary Evelyn, reside in Cleveland, Ohio. Information on how to purchase a copy of From the Hollow to the Heights can be obtained by contacting the author at cwisham44@sbcglobal.net. yt iS Shante Becknell Attends Miss U N C F Coronatior^ T Dr. Kimbrough and PSC Pre-Alumni Miss UNCF Representative Shante Becknell, Graduating senior. 18 he Pre-Alumni Council at Philander Smith College attended the 49 Annual U N C F National Alumni Council (NAC/PAC) Conference in Dallas, Texas, the week of February 1-5. T h e eight Pre-Alumni students who represented P S C were Seniors Bianca Broussard, president; Shannon Buggs, vice president; L a Kenya Brown, treasurer; and Alexis Jones-Singletary, parliamentarian. Also attending were Junior Shawanda Martin; Sophomore Joell Etienne; Sophomore LaTaia Burroughs; and Senior Shante Becknell, secretary and Miss U N C F representative for Philander Smith College. A memorable highlight of the trip occurred when Dallas-Fort Worth alumni and members of the National Alumni Association surprised the group with a special all-expense paid dinner. T h e purpose of the Pre-Alumni Council is to raise funds for U N C F and P S C , to encourage young people to attend U N C F member institutions and to preserve their loyalty and fellowship after graduation. T h e Pre-Alumni representatives were accompanied to Dallas by Co-Advisor and Director of Student Activities Pat Proctor and E d Anderson of Student Activities, along with Co-Advisor and Director of Alumni Affairs Yvonne C . Alexander. The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College �AROUND CAMPUS I Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Visits PSC n March the students, faculty and staff at Philander Smith College, along with 500 students from several area high schools, were treated to two spectacular performances by the world renowned Hispanic Flamenco Ballet. T h e Hispanic Flamenco Ballet is directed under the auspices of Jorge Ceron, a cultural exchange expert who began his career 13 years ago with the Boston Flamenco Ballet. Recognizing the need to maintain the Hispanic root, Ceron cultivated the genre through artistic dances; many of these dances depict their origin and historical background. For more information about the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet visit www.hispanicfe.com. PSC Celebrates The Vigil: 2006 A n ecumenical memorial service in honor of the 77th birthday of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was held January 15 at the " I Have A Dream" K i n g Memorial in the courtyard of the M . L . Harris Fine Arts Center. Participants in the annual vigil included representatives from the Arkansas state legislature, the state Supreme Court, the office of Governor Mike Huckabee, as well as several churches and organizations across the state. Program Coordinator Dr. Carey W y n n I I led the procession from the memorial site into the auditorium for presentations, guest speakers and a performance by the Philander Smith Collegiate Choir. A PSC Choral Director Honored by Cast of 'Crowns' t Chapel service on March 16, the Philander Smith College family bestowed honors on the esteemed P S C Director of Choral Activities, Lawrence Hamilton. Cast members of the musical Crowns, which enjoyed a threeweek run at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in downtown Little Rock, provided special entertainment while taking a break from their nightly performances. Hamilton returned to T h e Rep for the musical adapted from the best-selling book of the same title—this time in the director's chair rather than on stage. Featuring a heavy dose of gospel music, Crowns received rave reviews for its compelling stories told through the celebration of black women and their church hats. Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College 19 �Alumni: Keep in touch! Life is full of changes and new directions. Share your latest personal or professional achievements, honors or other life-changing news with your PSC family. Alumni News and photos for publication in The Philanderian should be sent to: Yvonne Alexander Director of Alumni Affairs Philander Smith College OneTrudie Kibbe Reed Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 yalexander@philander.edu 20 The Magazine For A l u m n i and Friends Of Philander Smith College � 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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