UNCP Announces Upcoming
2001-2002 Speaker Series
PEMBROKE- The University of
North Carolina at Pembroke plans
to keep its students and the regional
community on the cutting
edge of current cv ents and culture
Five of the country's leading public
speakers arc scheduled to appear
on the university's 2001-2002
Distinguished Speaker Series,
w hich was announced this week
Erin Brockovich, the environmental
researcher portrayed by
Julia Roberts in the blockbuster
movie last year, is scheduled to
kick off the university's 2001-2002
Distinguished Speaker Series on
Sept 27. Julia Roberts received an
Oscar for her portrayal of
Brockovich in the hit movie "Erin
Bockovich."
Following Brockovich's appearance
in September is consumer activist
and former presidential candidate
Ralph Nader on Oct. 30.
Nadar has been considered the
most prominent leader of the U.S
consumer protection movement
Nader's topic will be "The American
Duopoly '.
Edward James Olmos will visit
on November 6. Olmos was an
Academy Award nominee for his
role as the eccentric but dedicated
math teacher Jamie Escalantc in the
movie "Stand and Deliver" in 1991
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In addition to his Academy Award
nomination. Olmos won an Emmy
Award for his portrayal of Lt
Castillo on the popular television
series Miami Vice and a Golden
Globe Award for his role tn "The
Burning Season "
February 2002 is highlighted by
a visit from poet and civil nghts
activist May a Angclou on the 26th
Dr Angclou's awards include a
Grammy for best spoken word album
in 1994 ("On the Pulse of
Morning"); Ladies Home Journal
"Woman of the Year" (1976) and
Top 100 Most Influential Women
(1983). Tony Award nomination
(1970). Pulitzer Prize Nomination
(1972)
Native American writer
Sherman Alexie. who wrote the
screenplay and produced the moue
"Smoke Signals" will visit UNCP
April 2. 2002 A prolific novelist,
poet and screenplay writer. Alcxic
has been hailed as one of the best
young writers of his generation. In
June 1999. The New Yorker named
hint one of the top 20 writers for
lite 21 st century. Alexic. a Spokane/
Cocur d'Alenc Indian, grew up on
the Spokane Indian Reservation in
Washington State
"We arc excited about the line
up for our 2001-2002 Distinguished
Speaker Scncs. said UNCP Chancellor
Dr Allen Meadors. This series
brings another exciting group
of individuals to the university and
the region, who will provoke intellectual
exchanges and broaden our
perspectives \Vc hope that our regional
community w ill join our students.
faculty and staff in taking
the opportunity to hear what these
indiv iduals have to say."
The 20tX>-01 lineup included personalities
such as. journalist
Deborah Norville, political strategist
James Carville, Olympian
Bruce Jenner. civil rights activ ist
Julian Bond, and talk show host
Oliver North.
"We feel that this year's scries
was diverse and informative." said
Meadors "It has given our students
and regional community the
opportunity to see. hear and question
individuals vvhahave shaped
the society in which we live."
.All speakers will make their presentations
in the Giv ens Performing
Arts Center of UNC Pembroke.
Presentations will begin at 7:00
p.m. and tickets will be $5.00 per
person
Please contact the UNCP Student
Activities Office for more information
The Teen Pathways Study Seeks 8th
Graders and Their Parents to Partinnafp
Most parents start to worry
when their child hits those teenaged
years Parents know about the
high rates of school drop out. especially
among the Indian. Black
and Hispanic students in Robeson
County. The drop out rates and
other problems far exceed those of
other students. Parents know too
well about the challenges their teenager
will face to stay in school and
to stay safe from what are dangerous
influences- things like drugs,
early sexual activity, smoking, and
violence. Most of our children will
make it, given the right sort of social
support and personal resources.
However, too many of our
children do fall victim to negative
influences or lack the internal resources
to stick with their education.
Those children will face serious
hardship in trying to make it as
adults. Our current society really
does now require that we finish
high school, and then some, it we
are to be gainfully employed and
become solid members of our communities.
Unfortunately, and despite
parental wisdom and concern,
educators really do not understand
why some children make it and others
do not, nor do they know what
to do about it.
Researchers from the University
of Virginia, working with the communities
of Pembroke. Prospect,
and Maxton are conducting a new
study to understand how teenage
students manage the transition
from middle school to high schoolespecially.
how students cope w ith
the change in environment when
they make the move to attend Purncll
Swctt High School. The study
is inviting parents and 8th grade
students who are currently enrolled
at Pembroke. Prospect, and
Townsend Middle schools to participate
in The Teen Pathways
Study. The study is designed to
understand how students manage
the change from the local and relatively
smaller schools, to the high
school, and what social and personal
factors help students cope
with the change.
Parents will be mailed a survey
asking about family, neighborhood,
cultural, health, and behavioral factors
that their teens face. Teens will
complete their own survey asking
questions about their development,
friendships, self-esteem, high-risk
behavior, and personality. The
study director. Dr. Denise L.
Newman, a professor in developmental
and clinical psychology oat
the University of Virginia is an
Ojibwa Indian (originally from
Minnesota) and has personal ties
to the Robeson community. She is
especially interested in understanding
what is unique to the developmental
experiences of rural and
ethnic minority teens.
Families who participate will receive
monetary compensation for
their time. Information from this
study hopes to benefit Robeson
county, other similar school systems,
and the communities involved,
by suggesting new ways to
help students stay connected and
stay involved in their education
through to graduation and beyond
Questions and inquiries are welcome,.
Please contact The Teen
Pathways Project Coordinator. Ms.
Sonia Patil, at (804) 982-4973 or
email Dr. Newman at
,dlnevvman@virginia edu. The
Teen Pathways Study team will be
holding informational meetings in
community area churches and the
housing authority this month and
next.
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Pediatric Pointers |
by Dr. Joey Bell, Pembroke Pediatrics
Man) of us are all too familiar with
head lice. These tiny parasites quickly
jump from one child to the next, until
eventually the entire household is
infected. Unfortunately, it can often
be overwhelming trying to rid your
house of these pests. Therefore, 1
hope this article will be helpful in
solving this problem.
Lice outbreaks are common in
crowded places and are transmitted
by direct physical contact. Sharing
such things as brushes, combs, towels,
earphones. headphones,
headbands and hats with an infested
person can result in infestation. Lice
do not fly, they jump and the head is
usually their target because it is very
warm. Once infested on the head, the
female louse lays ten to one hundred
and fifty nits, or tiny yellowish-white
eggs that glue themselves to the hair.
These nits will hatch in five to ten
days.
The nits or crawling adult lice can
be seen in the hair by dividing the hair
into several sections and using both
a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lice can be easily seen at the nape of
the neck and behind the ears. Other
evidence of lice is constant itching,
which results from the body's reaction
to either the lice bites or the feces
that the lice excrete. Other symptoms
that may be present are swollen glands,
fever and muscle aches.
There are several treatments available
at your local drug store. All
products contain one of two ingredients,
pyrcthrum or permethrin.
Manufacturers of products containing
pyrethrum recommend that
everyone apply a second treatment
seven to ten days later because it
does not leave an active residue to kill
any remaining eggs. A product that
contains pyrethrum is RID. Permethrin
is the medication most recommended
because it is 99% effective and leaves
an active residue on the hair, therefore
a second treatment seven to ten days
later is usually not necessary. Products
that contain permethrin include
NIX and A-200Lice Killing Shampoo.
Both drugs cause the lice to become
paralyzed and eventually die.
To apply these products the hair
must first be washed and dried with a
normal shampoo. Next divide the hair
into four sections, resembling a plus
sign. Banettes or clips can be helpful
during this part of the application.
Thoroughly wet and lather the hair
with the medicated shampoo, starting
with the roots and moving down to
the ends of the hair. Make sure the
eyes are closed and put a cloth over
the face to prevent contact with the
eyes. Let the medication sit for ten
minutes. Next, rinse the hair with
warm water and then remove the nits
using the small-toothed lice comb included
in most products. Applying a
conditioner first may make combing
easier. Use the same method of dividing
the hair into four sections and
again start with the roots and move to
the ends. Be sure not to grab more
than a half inch of hair at a time and
make sure the comb is in deep into the
hair so that all of the lice will be removed.
Wipe the nits from the comb
with a tissue and place the tissue in a
sealed bag. Once again, rinse the hair
with warm water. It is very important
that each member of the household is
treated to prevent reinfestation and
the child should not attend school or
day care until the morning after treatment.
These products may cause minor
burning, itching or irritation, which
usually resolve within twenty minutes
of removal. These products
should not be used in children less
than two months of age, unless instructed
by your physician. People
who are allergic to pyrethroid, pyrethrin
or chrysanthemums should not
use these products. Also, they should
never be used near the eyes, nose or
mouth. If treatment is needed near
these area, petroleum jelly can be applied
for ten days to suffocate the lice.
It is important to rid your house of
lice as well. These parasites can only
live up to forty-eight hours off a human
host and these pests do not
infest your pets. All hats, clothes and
bed sheets should be washed in hot
water at least 130 F and dried in a hot
dryer for at least twenty minutes. All
combs and brushes should be soaked
in hot soapy water, at least 130 F, for
ten minutes. Also, vacuum all furniture,
pillows, rugs and floors. There
are sprays available that contain the
same medications that are in the lice
killing shampoos. These should only
be used on objects, not on humans.
However, these products are not
highly recommended because the
fumes can be harmful to people, especially
those with asthma or chronic
bronchitis. If used, the house should
be well ventilated. Be sure to remove
all animals, avoid food contamination
and wash and vacuum all areas after
treatment. For those items that are not
washable, such as your child's favorite
teddy bear, they can be placed in a
sealed plastic bag for ten to fourteen
days. This will suffocate the lice.
Hopefully these tips will offer some
benefit in helping you rid your household
oflice. Remember that head lice
is a very common occurrence and
does not mean that you or your child
has a disease. Almost everyone has
been infested at some point in his or
her life and if the correct (tap* art
followed this condition can bt aaaity
treated
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