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Meredith Herald April 5, 2000 Campus News Forum provides Meredith chance to discuss proposal JtNNi Brady staff Whier For weeks now, much debate has arisen over professor of politics Dr. Clyde Frazier's book proposal “Is Masculinity Obsolete?” On Wednesday, Mar. 29, the Meredith commu nity, including Frazier, had the chance to voice their opinions. Around 100 people from on campus, including faculty members, administration, staff and students, filled Kresge Auditorium last Wednesday afternoon. In the middle of the forum, those who were stand ing in the back had a chance to find seats closer to the front. The department of history and politics and the department of sociology o^gani^ed the forum. Frazier, as well as a four professors. Dr. Ann Burlein of the religion department, Dr. Mary Kay Delaney of the edu cation department. Dr Carol Hazard of the chemistry and physical science department and Dr. Rhonda Zingraff of the sociology department sat on the panel. Dr. Bob Vance, head of the religion department, was the moderator for the forum. The forum opened with his tory and politics department chair Dr. Michael Novak’s explaining that this forum was held at the mutual requests of Frazier and the faculty as a way for all of the Meredith commu nity to give their input on the proposal. The forum setting encour aged all in attendance to be civil to one another, and Vance encouraged everyone to respect the opinions of others. Vance structured the forum carefully, watching the clock at each minute. Frazier received five minutes to summarize his proposal and his views. Then each panelist had ten minutes to respond to the proposal and give her opinion. After each panelist finished, Frazier took two minutes to respond to the panelists in general. They, in turn, hacT two minutes to respond to him. Vance then allotted time for the students and faculty to ask questions or make comments lo any of the panel members. Following the questions. Frazier made a brief conclusion. Burlein explained a form of scholarly feminism that focus es on the difference between physiological sex and gender. Delaney, an anthropologist, spoke to the concerns she had about the proposal, citing stereotypes of both males and females. Zingraff provided a handout to those in the room and used graphs and charts to point out the progression of gender differences throughout history. Most present agreed that the forum, although sparked by controversy, went smoothly. Many who attended found it informative and thought-pro voking. Freshman Beth Stephenson said, “It was neat that we go to a school where this kind of discussion can take place.” Frazier himself thought that “the best thing about [the, forum] was that it focused on what 1 was trying to say.” He noted that he appreciated the structure of the forum but would have liked more time for everyone there to express com ments and concerns. Copies of Dr. Frazier’s pro posal are available and he said that he welcomes feedback. Business students hear speaker jEt'rt^Y Costa Staff Writer Carol Taylor, a commercial real estate broker for Anthony & Company, spoke to business students on Monday. She took the students on a tour of the old Wonderbread factory just across the street from Meredith. The factory is currently being converted into a small strip mall. Taylor is the project manager for the devel opment. Dr. Rose Lippard, Business 480 instructor, said that each semester she asks a successful business woman in the Triangle to speak to the class. “It encourages students to start thinking about what they want to do. They may not realize what opportunities they have until they hear from someone else.” “When 1 saw Ms. Taylor’s picture in theTriangle Business Journal, I knew she would be a perfect guest," said Lippard. She also said that she thought it would be beneficial for the stu dents to see what was happen ing just across the street. Taylor explained her back ground which varied from teaching to being an office assistant at a law firm and how she got into commercial real estate, then gave the group a tour of of the new facility under construction. She said that she leased the building to a nail salon, a bak ery. a hair shop and a sub shop, adding that and there is still space. Flaymakers, which has already opened, is a cafe that serves food during all hours of operation and although it does serve alcohol, there is a limit to how much a customer may be served. Lippard said the facility is much larger than it appears, with underground parking and an elevator. Julie Shramm, who is a senior majoring in busi ness management, said that she enjoyed the expe rience because Taylor did not know exactly what she wanted to do from the start but found her passion through trial and error. Kelia Hester, another senior in the class major ing in business administra tion and human resource management, said that she realized that we all have to start somewhere and work up the ladder. Business 480 is an internship in which stu dents work 10 hours a week and get class credit for their work. Students plan picnic honoring Hartford Lora Tillman SlaH Wmer As all Meredith students are aware, an important event is upon the college; the inaugura tion of its seventh president. Dr. Maureen Hartford. With all of the planned luncheons, din ners and celebrations in her honor, Meredith students just had to get in on the action. On Wednesday, Apr. 12, stu dents will show their support of Hartford in the form of a 60s- themed picnic. Why the 60s? That is when Hartford attended UNC-Chapel Hill. Of the various committes responsible for planning inau gural events, the Student Involvement Committee planned the picnic. The picnic will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the site of the old Beehive, or as many current students refer to it, the Meredith beach, between Heil man and Brewer residence halts. Students and faculty should come with their stomachs empty and their minds ready for diversion. To satisfy hunger, hamburg ers, chips and ice cream will be served in plentiful portions. For those who want to show off their shagging abilities, a disc Jockey will play 60s music nonstop throughout the evening. Want to see what Hartford herself and society were really like in the 60s? Check out the History and Politics Club’s dis play, which may even contain a few surprises for Dr. Hartford. And what 60s gala would be complete without the presence of hula-hoops and, of course, Twister? All students—resident and commuter, graduate and under graduate, traditional and non- traditional-age—are invited to the free picnic, so come join the party’ Eat, dance, get tan gled up with your friends and honor Meredith's new presi dent Students will be pleasant ly surprised at the fun they will have. What better way could there be to spend an evening at Meredith? Swpport «nd Cttngratubte Sluddim for Hwir Academic Awards Convocation Monday, April 10, 2000 AudffOftum 10:00 a.m L^der^lg^wards . r-f '' [tfr. F? . Mr- T: 2r' ’ rUecirtitadSoS^' r'- .... MEMDITH '*
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