https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/6292b9a7448db4d4cefd44924b39bf32.pdf?Expires=1781740800&Signature=mSnZpJaT45g7tWkYq37WEBaWjHwp0w-SWxwd0LLU7btYj7dwDW6rLSxUoAbuXgHvbTdJ8y8wu1kRjecLd4pfZ2C8xVFKG3pLb901ANlk-s1yLNoSWBGhWwLqHCPBMeak8d2mKFrlSzviig%7EsbQXYFs0KEZYM52ZbncXaFmRWgI2eJg0k-m26Sw5B2vjwmXW3okrgMLRA4r6TbrBIw-9u3a7f40GtGVP%7E5o5iuV1FNQhLG6zJkxUsjqdeAneiWr2WCUNzXg2ZF86LdSloxAB0QlCA5eYNBAG2a9VEcXoVZqWcG70X5FjrAMgV3VydsJAQEqQjqkxLCz69dOUxl2DvGA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0e966d4b33b1df51003ad6f7adbe4a7e PDF Text Text WINTER 2006 JJ^ Philanderian The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Philander Smith Colle The 2006 PSC National Alumni Convention March 23-26 The Inauguration of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough �A Me ssageFromThe President Participating in the Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough are: Bishop Charles N. Crutchfield, The Arkansas Conference, The United Methodist Church, Bishop Felton Edwin May, Dean of the Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, Philander Smith College, and Bishop Kenneth W. Hicks, Retired Bishop of The United Methodist Church A Brand New PSC It has been a year already since I came to Arkansas to lead this historic institution. It has truly been a year to learn a great deal. So through focus groups, meetings on and off campus, pouring through tons of data, and assistance from our friends at Thoma Thoma, I have a clearer picture of our position in this area and nationally. What I have heard over and over again is that there is a strong desire for Philander Smith College to return to an era where we were an elite institution. Our contributions over the last forty years have been widely acknowledged, especially with our emphasis on providing education for many who thought it was out of the question. We can continue to assist those students, but we need to re-establish ourselves as an academic powerhouse in this region. Educational standards are important to everyone, and across the board, this country is engaged in the raising of those standards. Thomas Friedman succinctly grabbed our attention in " T h e World Is Flat" by showing how far America is dropping in our ability to compete globally. So beginning with K - 1 2 , we are reading more about graduation tests and proficiency examinations. Higher education is being asked to prove that graduates can think critically and solve problems, and task forces are examining new national standards for that sector of education as well. In this flat world, we all need to "step up our game" as we in the hip-hop generation would say. Philander Smith College must do so likewise. So over the next few months, we will engage in conversations about how to make this transition. We will develop an aggressive strategy that places the College in a competitive position so that we can attract the kinds of students who would benefit from this educational experience. Although Black students now have a multitude of options in terms of education, for many, the glitter and glitz of a major university which attracts them ends up not providing the best fit educationally. These mismatched students are a major reason why Black students still have a college graduation rate that is almost 20 points lower than their white counterparts. But in order to convince these students (and their parents) that the grass is not always greener on the other side, they have to see a brand new P S C ; a College that is relevant, progressive, energetic, and engaging. T h a t is who we are becoming, and you can expect to see a lot more of this. But even more importantly, we want you to become a part of our renaissance. Here we come! Walter M . Kimbrough, P h . D . President page 2 T h e M a g a z i n e for A l u m n i a n d F r i e n d s of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e �Philander Smith College Vhe Philanderian Winter 2006 President Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph.D. Vice President For Institutional Advancement Delia G. Anderson National Alumni President's Message 4 !877 Society Gift Listing The Legacy Society. Tate R e c r e a t i o n Center Dedication BlessTheMic Lecture Series The Inauguration of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Faculty News... Campus News & Features 5 5 6 7 8& 9 10 11 S t u d e n t N e w g Director of Alumni Affairs Yvonne C. Alexander 1 2 Alumni News Necrology. Alumni Convention 2006 Schedule Alumni Convention 2006 Registration Form 13 & 14 14 15 16 Production Coordinator Dan Pierce Interior view of the new Sherman E. Tate Student Recreation Center. Dedication was The Philanderian is published three times per year with news from the National A l u m n i Association and the Office of the President. held September 22 as part of I'nauguration — Page 6 The Tidwell Project dance team performs during the Concert of Hope (Benefiting On The Cover: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund) which was The Philander Smith College Presidential Medallion was specially designed to be worn around the President's neck on a chain and was presented to Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough during the installation service by the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Elijah Harris. The Presidential Medallion is crafted of bronze and gold featuring the official College Shield. T h e links of the chain are individually engraved banners with the names and dates of service of the past presidents of the College. T h e Medallion is a symbol that many colleges and universities use to add to the dignity and beauty of the President's academic regalia. Having its origins in the Middle Ages, the medallion is similar to the chain-mail or breastplate worn by rulers or others in authority. part of Inauguration Week — Pages 8&9 Celebrating Addressing the audience is featured Bless TheMic speaker Attorney Kimberle Crenshaw, professor of Law, UCLA and Columbia Law Schools, and co-editor of Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement - page 7 the Renaissance of Philander Smith College page 3 �A Message From The National Alumni Association President Hello Dear Friends, Family, and Fellow Alumni, It is the College President's projection, based on Alumni Giving Results as of October 3 1 , 2005, that the total dollars to be given for 2005 will just about double the 2004 total of $ 100,000. That will be a tremendous accomplishment, and everyone should be proud and feel associated with this success story. Final 2005 financial giving results will be shared during the March 23-26, 2006 National Alumni Convention. Our N A A Vice President, Mrs. E r m a Williams, and the four Regional Presidents, Mrs. Estella Howard Forte-Central, Mrs. Marian M c C r i m m o n Chappelle-Eastern, Mrs. Veronica Brady NesbittMidwestern and Ms. Vivian Hines-Western, lead the 2005 N A A 1877 campaign. We look forward to their commitment into the year 2006 for continued leadership of the Graduating Class approach to support P S C financially. At this time, we have Class Leaders for the classes of 1950, 1956, 1958, I960, 1962, 1963 and 1964 who have already started their quest for fellow classmate's participation of financial support. We Isaac J. Starks have good prospects for Class Leaders for the Class of 1935, 1945, 1955, 1969, 1971 and 2001 and have no doubt that more Class Leaders will step forward. In view of the annual need for Unrestricted Funds donations to the College, our Regional Presidents have each accepted responsibility for two decades of Graduating Classes to insure accountability, results reporting, and a wider outreach to include all generations of Alumni (Hip Hoppers, Baby Boomers and Gray Panthers). We have such beautiful teamwork and such a beautiful organizational structure that make one excited about the potential for reaching any Goal and fulfilling our Financial Mission to PSC. Our 12 t h President of the College has strongly expressed the need and clarified why the need exists for increased alumni giving. He has given us a goal of $400,000 for the calendar year of 2006. Your leadership has agreed on the strategy to succeed. No one alone can implement the strategy or work the plan, it takes a team. So commit to the following four step plan for 2006, so we can bless Philander: 1. Pay your N A A 2006 dues by January 3 1 , 2006 to support the N A A so that you can vote for your leadership choices. 2. Repeat your gift from 2005 in 2006 or give your "Best" to P S C so the Renaissance of Philander can continue to thrive. 3. Contact your Regional President to volunteer as the Class Leader or to join your Class Leader in continuing the Legacy of Alumni Bringing in the Gold. 4. Join us at the 50 t h Annual Convention on March 23-26, 2006 to celebrate our Successes and to build for the future. Let your motive be to Bless P S C so that it can continue to Bless others into the Future. Sincerely yours, Isaac J . Starks pagG 4 T h e M a g a z i n e for A l u m n i a n d F r i e n d s of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e �The 1877 SOCIETY Philander Smith College and the Office of Institutional Advancement take this opportunity to recognize the following friends and alumni, who have recently made or pledged gifts to the 1877 Society. To date, these are our known contributors by class year, who will be inducted into the 1877 Society during the 2006 Convention: 1957 1959 1961 1961 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1964 1964 1964 1964 1964 1965 1935/1936 Dr. & Mrs. Clifford Minton 1944 Ms. Veking Toilette 1945 Hon. L. Clifford Davis 1948 Mr. James L. Robinson 1949 Mr. Huey V. Dredd 1949 Mrs. Adah M. Hull 1949 Ms. Virginia F. Williams Mr. Harry Roberson 1950 1952 Mr. Ernest Jenkins 1952 Mrs. Elsie Black 1952 Mrs. Theresa H. Franklin 1952 Mrs. Clara G, Hill 1952 Mrs. Grade H. Reynolds 1953 Dr. Freddye Davy 1953 Mr. Ernest 0. Jacobs 1953 Mrs. Cleo Ford 1954 Mr. Claybron 0. Wisham 1954 Mrs. Juanita M. Robinson Rev. Solomon L. Drake 1954 1954/1955 Dr. Adell & Mrs. Jacque Thompson Mrs. Marian M. Morrison 1955 Mr. Crit C. Harris, Jr. 1956 1956 Mrs. Violene Webb 1957 Dr. Cecil Wayne Cone 1957 Dr. June Pembroke Mrs. Virdie G. Harris Rev. William C. Webb Ms. Mary J . Christian Mrs. Cecil B. Twillie Dr. Willarene P. Beasley Mr. Charles Rodgers Mr. Cleodis Howell Mr. Bennie R. Williams Mrs. Marva C. Watts Ms. Barbara Brock Jordan Ms. Beatrice Strong Dr. Sterling King, Jr. Ms. Joyce E. Marks Mr. Charles Alexander Mr. Herbert Chappelle Mr, Donald G. Johnson Mr. Isaac J , Starks Mrs. Marian F. Chappelle Mrs. Erma P. Williams Dr. Kathryn Worthen Dr. Howard & Mrs. Clemmie Hill Mrs. Mattie L Anderson Mr. Albert Bush Mrs. Veronica Nesbitt Mrs. Frances E. Starks 1965 Mrs. Myrthene Wroten 1965/19 85 Mr. & Mrs. Willie Anderson 1966 Ms. Vivian Hines 1967 Mr. Harvey Wiley 1967 Mrs. Audron Robertson 1969/1972 Rev. & Mrs. C. E. McAdoo Dr. Charles Donaldson 1969 1969 Dr. Eulah L. Peterson Dr. Sherman E, Tate 1970 Rev. Albert Davidson 1970 1971 Dr. Margaret Martin Hall 1973 Mr, Herman L Davis 1973 Ms. Jearlene Miller 1975 Dr. Eddie Reed 1977 Ms. Alice L. Richardson Dr. Lottie L. Shackelford 1979 1985 Mr. Phillip W. Thames 1990 Mrs. Margaret E. Mclntire Rev. Maxine Allen 1993 Mrs. Thelma L. Faulkner Mrs. Lillie Paddio Ms. Laura D. Carter PSC Greater L.R. Alumni Chapter PSC Greater Kansas City Alumni Chapter National Alumni Association PSC, Inc. PSC Legacy Society Do you believe the old saying: "When you're dead, you're done"? Certainly most readers of this article know this statement is false. We also know that through planned giving we can impact things on earth after our transition. T h e Philander Smith College Legacy Society has been established to ensure that the college is open and viable to educate future generations. Donors through this program are extending their support for the institution well beyond their own lifetimes into a future when concerned people like them may be all too rare. Alumni and friends, you don't need to be wealthy to help Philander Smith College. I n fact, you can make substantial, tax-favored gifts without taking a hefty bite out of your current income or assets. There are many ways to include P S C : wills, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, beneficiary to saving accounts/deferred compensation, tribute gifts, etc. Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (501) 370-5378 to obtain information on planned giving and the P S C Legacy Society. Also, inform us i f you have already included P S C in your will, trust, or other type of estate plan so that we may update our records. A l l information, correspondence and transactions will be held in the strictest confidence. The P S C Legacy Society is in its formative stages. Alumni and friends of the institution who include P S C in their plans by February 2006 will be "charter" members of the society and will be recognized at the college's annual Founder's Day celebration in March 2006. Charter Members to this date are Dr. Clifford E . and Mrs. Alma H . Minton, Dr. Jill Trice, Ms. Alice Richardson, Mrs. Kathadaza H . Mann, Judge L . Clifford Davis, Mr. Harry Roberson, Dr. Kathryn Worthen, Ms. JoAnn Benjamin, Ms. Jearlene Miller, Mrs. Evelyn Moore, Mrs. Joanette Smith Payne, Dr. Eulah Peterson, Dr. Willie Mae Shockley and Mrs. Shirley Roland. Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College page 5 �The Sherman E. Tate Student Recreation Center Is Dedicated During Inauguration Week Philander Smith College held the official dedication of the Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center, September 22, 2005, inside the restored facility. The Center, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is named in honor of Dr. Sherman E . Tate, an alumnus and past Chairman of the Philander Smith College Board of Trustees. The 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. Dr. Sherman £ Tate presents a $10,000 check to PSC for the new recreation center. Dr. Sherman £ Tale along with PSC President The dedication ceremony served as a kick-off to a series of events in celebration of the Inauguration of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, 12 th President of Philander Smith College. During the ceremony, Tate presented a check for $ 10,000 to help equip the recreation center. "To have the gym that served as a focal point for many student activities during my time as a student at Philander Smith College, named in my honor, is the ultimate compliment," said Sherman E . Tate, Vice President of External Affairs at Alltel. " I am deeply appreciative and certainly honored." Tate is also a partner with McLarty, Butler, Tate Auto dealership in Hope. Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough, President of Philander Smith College, said the Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center will bring additional student life to the PSC campus. "The renovations are absolutely fabulous! Our students will enjoy using this space for programming, which will help us create a more active student life," said Kimbrough. ith the Greater Little Pock Chamber of Commerce. �BlessTheMic A Hip-Hop Presidents Lecture Series PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE Dr. Michael Eric Dyson kicked off the "Bless The Mic: A Hip-Hop President's Lecture Series" on September 22, 2005 in the College's M . L . Harris Auditorium with a standing room only audience. Dr. Dyson, professor of Humanities at the University of Pennsylvania and social critic, is the author of Is Bill Cosby Right? Or Has The Black Middle Class Lost it Mind? Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough serves as the "Hype Man" (Introduction) for all of the speakers during this lecture series. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson On October 18, 2005, the second speaker was Dr. Thomas Shapiro, Pokross professor of L a w and Social Policy, Brandeis University's Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Dr. Shapiro is also the author of The Hidden Cost of Being African American: How Wealth Perpetuates Inequality. The culminating speaker in the 2005 lecture series featured Attorney Kimberle Crenshaw, professor of Law, U C L A and Columbia Law Schools, and co-editor of Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement. The BlessTheMic Lecture Series kicked off the Spring 2006 semester on January 26 with A n n Coulter, author of four New York bestsellers including How To Talk To A Liberal (If You Must) and Jeff Johnson on February 7. Johnson is the host of "The Jeff Johnson Chronicles," Black Entertainment Television ( B E T ) . Other speakers scheduled for the spring are Roslyn Brock, on March 27, who is Vice Chairman of the NAACP, and Karrine Steffans, on April 11. Steffens is the author of the New York Times best seller, Confessions of a Video Vixen. Ms. Steffans is currently featured on the V H - 1 News Special: "Hip Hop Videos: Sexploitation on the Set." Lectures will be held in the M . L . Harris Auditorium. The lectures start at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 501-370-5382. Dr. Thomas Shapiro Keep up w i t h the series on the web: Attorney Kimberle Crenshaw Celebrating http:// www.philander.edu/LectureSeries.aspx the Renaissance of Philander Smith College page 7 �The Inauguration of Twelfth President of "Celebrating the Renaissance o f Philander Smith College" was the theme for the Inauguration of Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough. T h e Inauguration involved eight celebratory events from September 20-25, beginning w i t h a pre-inaugural lecture and book signing featuring Dr. Kimbrough. As author of Black Greek 101: The Customs, Challenges, and Culture of Black Fraternities and Sororities, Dr. Kimbrough delighted the audience with a lecture and highlights of his publication. T h e festivities continued with a ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center, formerly the " O l d G y m , " named i n honor o f alumnus and former P S C Board Chairman, Sherman E . Tate. Immediately following, a "Chillin' and Grillin Cookout," hosted by the Student Government Association, was held under a giant festive party tent on the front lawn of the campus. T h e Inaugural events also included the first lecture in the "Bless the M i c : H i p Hop President's Lecture Series." National speaker and author Dr. Michael Dyson, best known for his book Is Bill Cosby Right?, wowed the capacity-filled auditorium. T h e following evening, guests were treated to a concert featuring a series of talented artists such as Broadway performer Lawrence Hamilton, the Philander Smith Collegiate Choir, Tidwell Project Dancers, and pianist Professor Dr. Rachel Chung. T h e concert, emceed by local anchor Kate Sullivan, was dedicated to College students from New Orleans who were enrolled at Philander Smith College, as a result of being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. T h e Inaugural Celebration continued during a 'torn Saturday morning breakfast and tour at the William J . Clinton Presidential Library. Guests dined in the Great Hall of the Clinton Library decorated by Tipton Hurst and catered by Cafe 42. T h e short program included greetings by Barbara Graves, Vice Mayor, City of Little Rock; D a n O'Byrne, President, Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau; and Skip Rutherford, President, William J . Clinton Foundation. All three organizations sponsored the event in honor of Dr. Kimbrough. T h e highlight of the week was the Inauguration Ceremony, held at the Statehouse Convention Center amidst a 16-piece orchestra and African Drummers. T h e stage was flanked by international flags and a green backdrop bearing the College shield and the theme: "Celebrating the Renaissance." T h e Philander Smith College Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, alumni and 40 delegates from other institutions and organizations marched in the academic procession, led by Grand Marshal Dr. Rodney Slater who carried the College Mace. Other Marshals included Dr. Lottie Shackelford, Dr. Annie Williams, and Dr. W i l l i a m H . Woods. Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough, donned in dark green and gold regalia, entered the ballroom to the sounds of "Fanfare for the Common Man," punctuated by trumpets, symbols, and drums. T h e ceremony also featured beautiful selections by the Philander Smith Collegiate and A l u m n i Choirs, under the direction of Lawrence Hamilton. A t the c o n c l u s i o n o f the procession, D r . Kimbrough's father, the Rev. Walter L . Kimbrough, Pastor of Cascade United Methodist Church, Atlanta, delivered the Invocation, followed with a reading titled "Metamorphosis," by Professor Dr. James E . Rush, and opening remarks by Dr. Elijah Harris, Chairman of the P S C Board of Trustees. Several dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, and alumni delivered greetings, including Bishop Charles N . Crutchfield, Arkansas Conference of T h e United Methodist Church, and Dr. Jerome K i n g D e l Pino, General Secretary, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of T h e United Methodist Church. Greetings also were delivered by Dr. Portia Holmes Shields, former president of Albany State University; T h e M a g a z i n e for A l u m n i a n d F r i e n d s of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e �)r. Walter M. Kimbrough Philander Smith College Congressman V i c Snyder; Attorney General M i k e Beebe; Senator Tracy Steele; Mayor J i m Dailey; Asa Hutchinson, former Undersecretary for the U . S . Department of Homeland Security; Isaac J . Starks, N a t i o n a l A l u m n i Association President; D r . K a t h e r i n e P. M i t c h e l l , F a c u l t y Senate President; Gloria Billingsley, Staff Council President; Alexis Jones-Singletary, Interim Student Government Association President; and Michael Bryson, former Student Government Association President. overview of the piece, which is now permanently on exhibit in the Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center on campus. T h e final Inaugural event was the Sunday worship service at Wesley Chapel U n i t e d Methodist C h u r c h under the leadership of Rev. Ronnie Miller Yow, Pastor. Rev. Walter L . Kimbrough delivered a rousing sermon as the guest speaker. Complimentary transportation to all events was provided by Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Speakers referred to Dr. Kimbrough as a "young, hip and ambitious administrator," and used terms such as "the hiphop president," "the Michael Jordan of presidents," and "the Renaissance president." He also was described as "vivacious," "tenacious," and "an extraordinarily qualified leader." T h e official induction of D r . Kimbrough as the 1 2 t h President of Philander Smith College and presentation of the specially crafted bronze and gold presidential medallion were conducted by Dr. Elijah Harris. T h e placing of the medallion was followed with prayer by Bishops Charles Crutchfield, Felton E . May, and Kenneth W. Hicks. A standing ovation among the crowd of several hundred greeted Dr. Kimbrough, as he accepted the office of President and delivered the Inaugural Address. During his address, he set a tone for progressive leadership. Referencing the words of Dr. Benjamin E . Mays for emphasis, he articulated three things that must be accomplished: 1) Overcome the Cult of Low Expectations, 2) Become Empowered for Excellence, and 3) Do What is Right. "My expectations are high, and we are already beginning to play to that level," Dr. Kimbrough said. "All of us — students, faculty, staff, alumni, civic and political leaders, philanthropists, and corporations — know what needs to be done to make Philander Smith College an intellectual powerhouse. For the Renaissance, it just needs to be done." T h e conclusion of the Inaugural Address was met with a standing ovation, and a jubilant rendition of "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" by the Philander Smith Collegiate and Alumni choirs. Dr. Kimbrough also shared news that he and his wife, Adria, are expecting their first child in February. A reception featuring the unveiling of a bronze sculpture titled "The Piano Man" was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel. Art consultant, Greg Thompson, provided an Celebrating the Renaissance The Kimbrough Family at the Inauguration Breakfast of Philander Smith College page �Faculty News Professor Goes to Oxford University, England For The Oxford Round Table Dr. Lia A . Steele, Chair of the Humanities Department at Philander Smith College (PSC), has been invited to participate in a special session of the Oxford Round Table to be held July 30 through August 4, 2006. T h e topic will be Religion, Education and the State. The session will be facilitated by Canon Brian Mountford, Vicar of historic St. Mary's the Virgin Church, the University Church of the University of Oxford. Many important events in religion and politics occurred at St. Mary's including the trial for heresy, in 1555 of Cranmer, the author of the Book of Common Prayer. Dr. Steele is an Assistant Professor of English in the Language and Letters Department at P S C . She has a B . A . Degree in English from U A L R , an M . A . Degree in English from Marquette University, and a P h . D . in Modern British Literature, from St. Louis University. Steele will present a paper on "The Loss of the Holly Grail: When Lies Pass for Truth." Papers submitted for publication are refereed by peer reviewers and may be published in journal or book form. There are approximately 40 people from around the world selected as Oxford Round Table members. Papers of the Round Table have been published in various journals including the Forum on Public Policy. She has presented papers at national and international conferences. Steele's poem, "Retrograde: 9/11," has been published in two volumes of poetry as well as on the Manhattan web site. She has also taught college English courses on all levels for the past 25 years at seven American colleges and universities, Dr. Lia Steele including the University of Technology in Kaunas, Lithuania. She has also been a multi-year recipient of Who's W h o Among America's Teachers and Empire's Who's W h o Among Executive and Professional Women in Education. Steele says she is aware of the ageless tension between the church, state, and education. She looks forward to the Oxford Round Table discussion of Religion, Education and the State. Other subtopics included in the discussion will be government control and accountability of religious institutions; secular schools, religion, culture, and ethnicity. Professor of Music Attends Hawaii International Conference on Arts Timothy Tucker, Assistant Professor of Music at Philander Smith College, traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii in January 2006 to attend the 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. Tucker presented two papers, "Benjamin Britten and the Revival of the Chamber Opera" and "Liebeslieder Walzer, Opus 52 by Johannes Brahms." Both papers were accepted. Tucker was joined by other P S C faculty members, Dr. Phyllis Ruocco, Dr. Rachel Chung and Kelley Ponder to perform the Brahms' work. They joined over 1,000 other presenters representing over 40 countries. T h e main goal of the 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities was to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. A n additional goal of the conference was to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to arts and humanities to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. The conference was started in 2002. It is a great honor for Philander Smith College, Timothy Tucker and other music faculty to be accepted to this conference. T h i s is the second time in two years that P S C was represented at the Hawaii Conference. iimotny page 10 T h e M a g a z i n e for A l u m n i a n d F r i e n d s of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e IUCKL �Campus News & Features New Orleans Musician Finds New Beginning at Philander Smith College The Music Department at Philander Smith College is happy to announce the addition of Mr. Henry Scott as an adjunct faculty member. Scott is teaching a course in Music Appreciation this spring semester. He is also Director of the P S C Drumline. Scott holds a Master of Music Education Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. He relocated in Little Rock, along with his mother and brother, as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Scott and his family had weathered major hurricanes before, but he "looked at the sky" the day before Katrina arrived and told his family to get in the car. They left New Orleans and drove to the first place they could find a hotel, which happened to be Little Rock. to come visit the department and meet the students. Not only did he like what he found at P S C , he asked i f he could practice his flute here, which he did. He got to know the students, and they were very interested in him and his story. He was invited to speak and perform at the Music Chapel in November, and everyone was impressed with his flute playing. T h e P S C Drumline had no Director at the time, and was not functioning. Mr. Scott was offered the position of Director, which he accepted. Working with P S C music student, Dominic Harris, the Drumline soon had 17 students signed up; and they began practicing and performing. They recently performed at the M . L . K . , Jr. Parade, received television coverage and were interviewed. Having lost everything — home, instruments, music, and way of life — Scott decided on a "new beginning" and found Little Rock to be a friendly and hospitable place. He made a phone call to Dr. Ruocco Chair of the P S C Music Department. She invited him "Mr. Scott has been of valuable service to Philanders students," said Dr. Ruocco. She added that his dedication to his art and his perseverance in the face of dire adversity has been "truly inspiring, not only to P S C , but to the community as a whole." Mr. Henry Scott "Mr. Scott has made many contacts for the college since he came here, and his story and his never quit attitude have inspired people all around the state. We welcome Mr. Scott and his family to P S C to Little Rock. We wish him every success in his new beginning and wish to express our thanks and admiration to him for his outstanding services to our students and community,"said Dr. Ruocco. Dr. Kimbrough addresses 34th Annual Alumni Christmas Fellowship Breakfast On December 10 2005, the Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter celebrated in grand fashion their annual Christmas Fellowship Breakfast in the Nugent Center on the Philander Smith College campus. T h e speaker was the 12th President of P S C , Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough, who shared with alumni his vision for the college and thanked all who have contributed so far to the 1877 Society and the Annual Fund. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the annual U N C F Campaign, scholarships for P S C students, and the 1877 Society. JoAnn Benjamin is President of the Greater Little Rock Chapter, and Johnnie Branch was the Chairperson for the event. Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College page 11 �Student Life Moya Edwards is Crowned Miss PSC 2005-2006 Moya Leigh Edwards was crowned during Coronation ceremonies held November 19, 2005 in the Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center. Edwards is a 23 year-old junior majoring in English. She was selected as Miss Philander Smith at the 2005 Miss P S C pageant. P S C President Dr. Walter M . Kimbrough was assisted by his wife, Adria Kimbrough, in the crowning. Members of the Royal court, Kirsten Proctor, Akissi Brooks, and T i n a Gomillion were also recognized. Miss J . Chantele Williams, Miss P S C 1992-1993, and Miss Carla S. Johnson, Miss P S C 2004-2005 participated in the event. Unabomber Brother Speaks to Students David Kaczynski, the brother of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, visited Philander Smith College on November 4, 2005, to discuss issues concerning the abolition of the death penalty. Mr. Kaczynski was invited by the faculty of the Philosophy and Religion Department and the Division of Humanities to speak in "round table" discussion format. T h e event was held in the Nugent Conference Center located in the Harry R . Kendall Science and Mission Center. P S C students, faculty, and staff engaged in lively and moving discussion. Pep Rally Introduces Panthers/Lady Panthers A pep rally was held in the newly remodeled Dr. Sherman E . Tate Student Recreation Center as a kick-off to the first Panther and Lady Panther home basketball games. The rally was sponsored by the Panther Programing Union ( P P U ) and introduced the men's and women's basketball teams along with the Philander Smith College cheerleaders. T h e P S C drumline performed at the event. More than 200 students, faculty, and staff participated in the noon program at the brand new facility. T h e P P U also awarded door prizes to some lucky attendees at the event. page 12 T h e M a g a z i n e for A l u m n i a n d F r i e n d s of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e �Alumni News A FIFTY-YEAR LEGACY: THE NATIONAL A L U M N I ASSOCIATION PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE, I N C ABRIDGED HISTORY There are records suggesting that efforts to organize a National Alumni Association dates back to 1897 (National Alumni Bulletin No. 6, December 1979). "The Philanderian," a quarterly review edited by the faculty, students, and alumni of Philander Smith College published in its December issue of 1938 that the Chicago Chapter was interested in organizing a National Alumni Association 41 years ago." In 1938, there were two alumni chapters: Little Rock and Chicago. " O n May 25, 1938, Mrs. J . S. Collins, first Vice President of the Little Rock Chapter formally inducted the members of the 1938 class into their organization. A response was made by Mr. Milton Lawson, President of the class." It is possible that the groundwork was laid in 1955 for our present association; however, we do know that the framer of our modern constitution met December 30, 1956. "The Executive Committee of the Philander Smith College Alumni Association met at the home of Mrs. Bernice Moore, Little Rock, Arkansas on December 30, 1956 and framed the first written constitution and By-Laws of the Alumni Association. Committee members present at this meeting were: Mrs. Cleophus DeWitt, Treasurer - Chicago, Illinois Mrs. Bernice Moore, President — Little Rock, Arkansas Mrs. J . Wiletta Simmons, Secretary — Little Rock, Arkansas Mr. Hiram L . Tanner, Vice President - Columbus, Ohio Reverend Harry B. Gibson, New York, New York did not attend the meeting." It is also believed that the first Charter was issued to the Little Rock Chapter on March 2, 1967, and it read as follows: 'To all whom these present shall come, Greetings: Know ye, the National Alumni Association of Philander Smith College, Little Rock, does grant and issue the Charter of its Alumni at Little Rock, Arkansas who are hereby authorized to conduct a Local Chapter. " ARTICLES OL INCORPORATION T h e National A l u m n i Association, Philander Smith College, Inc. was duly incorporated on April 15, 1974 under the presidency of Robert L . Nelson. The final stage in making this document whole is getting E X E M P T E D F R O M T A X A T I O N U N D E R S E C T I O N 501 (c) (3) O F T H E I N T E R N A L R E V E N U E C O D E . The Articles of Incorporation are listed in the Appendix of the A l u m n i Handbook; only excerpts appear below: "The principle office or place of business shall be located at Philander Smith College, 812 West Thirteenth, Little Rock, Arkansas." "The resident agent for this Corporation is Willie Mae Shockley, Philander Smith College, 812 West Thirteenth, Little Rock, Arkansas." Celebrating the Renaissance Pictured are initial board members for the Articles of Incorporation (Left) Levada Mason and Robert Nelson and (Below) Willie Mae Shockley. "The initial Board of Directors shall consist of seven persons. Members of the initial Board shall be: Richard King, Robert Nelson, Levada Mason, Henrietta H . Torrance, Allene W. Oliver, and Willie Mae Shockley." T h e Articles of Incorporation were signed on April 15, 1974 in the presence of Aubrey Taylor, Notary Public. John M . Bilheimer, Attorney at Law, prepared this document. REGIONALIZING T H E ASSOCIATION Regionalizing the National A l u m n i Association was proposed and approved at the March 1975 Convention under the presidency of Richard King. "As of this writing, one region has been organized, the Midwest, and one is on the drawing board scheduled to be organized on January, 1976, the Central Region. Each region is expected to elect a regional president who will also serve as a member of the National Executive Committee, representing their region." Along with regionalizing came the idea that a national meeting should be hosted within the region, according to the 1975 minutes. "The Executive Committee should explore the possibility of every other year or every three years, allowing a region to host the National meeting in one of its cities. This might be helpful in areas where cities have had difficulty in organizing." of Philander Smith College page 13 �Alumni News DR. C A R L H A R R I S T O D I R E C T A L U M N I R E U N I O N C H O I R Lormer P S C Choir Director, Dr. Carl Harris, will direct the Alumni Reunion Choir during the 2006 Convention. We are seeking all alumni who are members of the Alumni Reunion Choir or who were members of the Collegiate Choir as students to participate. I f you would like to be a part of the Alumni Reunion Choir and perform at the 2006 Convention, please send the following information to Yvonne Alexander, by Leb. 10, 2006, via e-mail: alexander@philander.edu, fax (501) 370-5391, or mail OneTrudie Kibbe Reed Drive, Little Rock, A R 72202. Please provide us with your name, class year, and voice type. Also, let us know whether you participated i n the Alumni Reunion Choir at the 2002, 2003, and 2004 National Alumni Conventions. This will also be Dr. Carl Harris's 5 0 t h Class Year Reunion! M E T R O ST. L O U I S R E A C T I V A T E S On July 2 4 the Metro St. Louis Chapter had a reclamation meeting at the Omega's Lrat house in St. Louis. There were twelve graduates attending the meeting and six became active. T h e election of officers was held with the following results: President, Ernest Jacobs; Vice President, Beatrice Strong; Acting Secretary, Robert Williams; Treasurer, Joyce Marks and Chaplain, Rev. Emery Washington. Many thanks to Herman Davis, National Treasurer, who assisted in securing a meeting place for this chapter. th BAKER COMPLETES LINCOLN TRAINING PROGRAM Ms. Evelyn Avis Baker, a native of Lorrest City, A R , recently completed a 30-day leadership training program in U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln's Washington office. T h e federal government-sponsored program gave Baker a first-hand experience with the legislative process while working on various issues. In addition to completing the program in Lincoln's office, Baker also completed a 60-day developmental assignment earlier this year with the Department of the Army, Undersecretary o f the Army, Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Directorate at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. 2005 N E C R O L O G Y "There's A Reason" For every pain that we must bear, for every burden, every care, There's a Reason. For every grief that bow the head, for every teardrop that has been shed, There's a Reason. For every hurt, for every plight, for every lonely pain racked night, There's a Reason. But if we trust in God, as we should, it will all work out for our good. He knows the Reason. page 14 REPORT NAME Hollis T. A r n o l d H e r b e r t L. B e n j a m i n Undrea Beasley Francella Calvin R u t h M. C l a r k Willis J o h n n i e Q. C u r r i e Charles E m b r y Francis S . Whaley Haley Berniece Shields H a y m a n Charlye W a m b l e J o n e s A u b r e y Kelly Croteal L e e Helen Colen Lowe Hazel Perry O d e l l D. P o l k LOCATION GRAD. YEAR Little R o c k , A R 1963 Little R o c k , A R 1 964 Dallas, T X 2001 Little R o c k , A R 1964 1954 Springfield, O H Little R o c k , A R 1973 Little R o c k , A R Little R o c k , A R 1955 Little R o c k , A R 1945 Richmond, C A 1 948 Little R o c k , A R 1986 Little R o c k , A R 1942 1957 Chicago, IL 1966 Chicago, IL Washington, D C 1 941 E r c e l l M. R e i d E s s i e Rowell Willie S u m m e r v i l l e George Tuggle Clint W a t s o n Versie C . Winstead Marie W h i t m o r e - W a t k i n s Gary, IN Chicago, IL St. L o u i s , M O Memphis, T N F a r m i n g t o n Hills, Ml Little R o c k , A R Little R o c k , A R T h e M a g a z i n e for A l u m n i a n d F r i e n d s of P h i l a n d e r S m i t h C o l l e g e 1 941 1938 1949 1964 1963 1942 1946 �Alumni News The 2006 PSC National Alumni Convention Convention Schedule - Tentative THURSDAY, M A R C H 23 Founder's Day Chapel 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Clinton Library Tour 12:30 p m - 2:30 pm Convention Registration 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Convention Registration 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm Executive Board Meeting 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Opening General Session 3:00 p m - 4:30 pm Alumni Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Until Hospitality Room Open 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday, March 24 8:30 am- 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 11:30 am 12:00 p m - 2:00 pm 2:30 4:45 6:00 8:00 pmpm pm pm - 4:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:30 pm 12:00 am Saturday, March 25 9:00 am- 11:30 am 11:30 1:00 3:00 7:00 am-12:00 pm pm- 2:30 pm pm- 4:00 pm pm - 10:00 pm Sunday, March 26 10:45 am PSC, M L Harris Auditorium Hilton L R Metro Center (Trans. Provided) Hilton L R Metro Center (Lobby area) a a u Hilton L R Metro Center (Peabody Suite) Hilton L R Metro Center (Ballroom) M. L . Harris Auditorium Hilton L R Metro Center (Presidential Suite) Convention Registration Hilton L R Metro Center (Lobby area) Second General Session Hilton L R Metro Center (Ballroom) Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Office of Institutional Advancement Office of Admissions!'Recruitment CONVENTION L U N C H E O N Hilton L R Metro Center (Ballroom) Honorees: Past National Presidents Outstanding Teachers/Faculty Second General Session I I Committee/Regional Meetings Alumni Choir Rehearsal Old School Jam I I I Hilton L R Metro Center (Ballroom) Hilton L R Metro Center (Peabody) M. L . Harris Auditorium Hilton L R Metro Center (Ballroom) Closing General Session Installation of Officers Memorial Service Alumni Choir Rehearsal Executive Board Meeting CONVENTION BANQUET Featuring: Alumni Reunion Choir Honorees: PSC Golden/Silver Alumni & Distinguished Alumnus Hilton L R Metro Center (Ballroom) Worship Service: PSC Day Celebrating the Renaissance Hilton Hilton Hilton Hilton L R Metro Center L R Metro Center L R Metro Center L R Metro Center (Ballroom) (Ballroom) (Peabody) (Ballroom) Wesley Chapel UMC of Philander Smith College page 15 �C O N V E N T I O N 2006 R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M PHILANDER SMITH C O L L E G E NATIONAL ALUMNI CONVENTION MARCH 23 - 26, 2006 CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM Name Address City State Telephone Chapter Zip E-Mail Class Year REGISTRATION F E E : (INCLUDES A L L CONVENTION ACTIVITIES) Early Bird (Received or postmarked by March 10, 2006) $160.00 On-Site Registration $175.00 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY TICKETS Luncheon $30.00 Special Entertainment $35.00 Banquet $50.00 Hospitality Room $25.00 Souvenir Booklet $20.00 Please make checks payable to "PSC Convention 2006". Send your payments & this form to: Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter, c/o PSC National Alumni Convention 2006 P.O. Box 55644 - Little Rock, AR 72215-5644 For additional information, please contact Ms. Connie Cogshell, Convention @ cshell4282@aol.com Chair at (501) 676-0988 or E-mail Connie or Jo Ann Benjamin, Greater L.R. Chapter President @ (501) 407-0998 or you may contact Yvonne Alexander, Director of Alumni Affairs @ (501) 370-5271. � 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. 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