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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1978 THE BENNETT BANNER Page Five Three win speaking event by Bemetta Hamilton Cynthia Brown, Mari on Johnson and Grace Phillips were the winners in the fourth annual Evening of Public Speaking on Sept. 29. Cynthia won first prize in the category for Dramatic In terpretation. She interpreted two original poems entitled “I was never able to touch him” and “Mom.” First prize for Original Oratory was presented to Marion. In her speech titled “Rape” she discussed the is sues of this crime and gave advice on how to avoid becom ing a victim. Grace received first prize in the category of Original In terpretation. She presented three poems “In Prison,” “I Am an Educated Black Wom an” and “Cleopatra.” “My poem ‘Cleopatra’ was inspired by Nikki Giovanni’s poem ‘Ego Tripping’,” said Grace. Each winner was awarded a decorative plaque and a desk pen. Other speakers were Shar- ronlyn Jones, Terri Wade, Libby Malloy, Veta Covert and Reginia Kiser. Each par ticipant received a red and white carnation. Judges for the evening were Dr. Georgie Latimer, as sociate professor in English, Denise Troutman, instructor in drama and Rose Hudson, a senior communications major from Sumter, S. C. who is also Miss Bennett. Miss Troutman was happy to see such a large number of student participants. She also felt that the competition would help students improve their communication skills. The Evening of Public Speaking was co-sponsored by the Debate Club and the Inter disciplinary Studies Program (ISP). “The audience was excep tionally responsive,” c o m - mented Dr. Helen Trobian, chairperson of Visual Arts and Humane Studies and di rector of ISP. Dr. Ruth Lucier, associate professor of Philosophy, Re ligion and ISP said, “This was one of the best Evenings of Public Speaking ever.” Cathy Lewis, a freshman drama major from Chicago said, “The audience was very polite and responsive at the affair. They were even polite in the reception line.” Grace Phillips receives her award in the category of Original interpretation in which she took first place at the Annual Evening of Public Speaking. Yoianda White makes the presentation. ^ - .j Photo by Leander Canady Deadline for inquiries Nov. 1 Danforth seeks minority applicants j -i.V.4^^1 miQlififirl r\ Inquiries about the Danforth Graduate Fellowships, to be awarded by the Danforth Founda tion of St. Louis, Missouri, in April, 1979, are invited, according to the local campus representa tive, Wilhemina J. Gilbert, asso ciate professor, Black Hall 208-A. Interested students must see Miss Gilbert by Nov. 1. The fellowships are open to all qualified persons who have seri ous interest in careers of teach ing in colleges and universities and who plan to study for the Ph.D. in any field of study com mon to the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum in the United States. The competition for the Dan forth Graduate Fellowships is ex ceedingly intense — as intense as that of a prestigious medical school. Undergraduate and grad uate students who are recom mended and who apply should be very strong in each of the follow ing categories of concern: Evidence of personal charac teristics that will contribute to effective teaching and to con structive relationships with students and colleagues Eividence that supports the ap plicant’s commitment to a ca reer in teaching at the college or university level Evidence of the motivation, discipline and purpose required for success in graduate school as well as in the profession of teaching Evidence of academic accom plishment and intellectual ability Evidence of the human sensi bilities without which the ap plicant’s career can only be narrow and technical Evidence of determination to achieve a life of service Evidence of the ability to think beyond “what is” to “what ought to be.” Applicants for the baccalaureate awards must be college seniors and may not have undertaken graduate level programs of study. Approximately 65 fellowships will be awarded to college seniors who are nominated by Baccalau reate Liaison Officers. TTie Foundation is currently making a special effort to bring Students beware: man on the hall! by Ursula J. Joyner and Anita Spady Since the beginning of this school year there have been nu merous accounts of men running through the dorms. Cone Hall was plagued with un invited guests during the first week of school. Men tried getting into the dorm and they succeeded more than once. One student preferred not to disclose the details of her trau matic experience. Another victim, Debra Hodges, said she was in bed one morning around 8 a.m. Her roommate had left awhile earlier and left the door unlocked. She rolled over and noticed the door slightly ajar. She assumed that it had not been closed securely. A few seconds later she heard a noise. She turned over and no ticed a tall, skinny figure standing by the bureau. It tried to duck at the foot of her bed. She was more surprised than frightened and yelled at him. He got up and ran from the room. Another student notified the dorm College women getting involved in Women’s Studies by Donna Jones College women all over the country are learning more about each other through a curriculum program called Women’s Studies. The program is designed to ac tuate the awareness of just how far women have come and to pro vide a varied background of in formation involved in the shaping of the female personality. These are just two of the benefits if one takes a course in the program. Geraldine Totten, director of Jane Brandon converses with Amelia Rokotuiuuna, speaker for the Women s Studies Program, about life in the Fiji Islands. r, u n Photo by Pam Paschall Women’s Studies at Bennett said of this development, “Students and faculty will be encouraged to become involved in women- oriented research which will even tuate in publications and in the development of curriculum ma terials.” There are a variety of courses offered in the program including such courses as women and poli tics, mythology and women and the general introduction to Wom en’s Studies. “We have a dual focus to develop courses centered on the concerns of women,” said Mrs. Totten. She hopes to add 2 additional courses to the program. These are women and research and women’s roles cross-cultural- ly. Besides the classroom instruc tion there is a women’s studies planning workshop. The focus is on the emerging women in na tional and international arenas. Another concern is career impera tives and strategies. Also included in this workshop is a roster for guest speakers. The speaker may come from any part of the globe and may speak on any women- oriented subject. Events such as these are not only to enrich Bennett students but the Bennett community as well. The next planned event is Oct. 12 and wiU be devoted to women’s leadership and power. Anyone interested in knowing more should go to the Freshmen Studies Center. In the late sixties a new cig arette product came out called “Virginia Slims.” The slogan was “You’ve come a long way, Baby.” They couldn’t have said it better. director and security. Fifteen min utes later security arrived and asked a few questions. Men have also been seen check ing to see if room doors are locked after curfew. The other dorms have also had similar incidents. One of the security guards, Mrs. Rosa Henryhand, stated that some incidents were un known to security. Immedi ate action would have been taken if they had known, she said. She also stated that the girls should check their doors be fore going to bed. She commented that she had heard about the in cidents from one of the dorm di rectors but not from the one where the incidents occurred. She said that it is the job of the se curity guards to lock the side doors of all the dorms. qualified persons from racial and ethnic minorities into the profes sion of teaching. In recent years through vigorous recruitment of qualified persons, the number of blacks, Mexican-Americans, na tive Americans, and Puerto Ricans in this fellowship program has been dramatically increased. The Danforth Graduate Fellow ship is a one-year award but is normally renewable until comple tion of the advanced degree or for a maximum of four years of grad uate study. Fellowship stipends are based on individual need, but they will not exceed $2,500 for single applicants and married ap plicants with no children. The Fel lowship also covers tuition and fees up to $4,000 annually. The Danforth Foundation, estab lished in 1927, is a national edu cational philanthropic organiza tion, dedicated to enhancing the humane dimensions of life. Ac tivities of the Foundation tradi tionally have emphasized the theme of improving the quality of teaching and learning. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dan forth who established the Foun dation, along with their daughter and son, Dorothy Danforth Comp ton and Donald Danforth, main tained active leadership roles in the affairs of the Foundation throughout their lifetimes. Family members continue to be involved in the Foundation’s activities through their participation on the board of trustees. Beauty shop, blood drive, fashion shovr highlight Delta sorority's fall activities by Debbie Hodges Deltas are having a busy se mester. The Delta Beauty Shoppe will be open for business Saturday, Oct. 7 to provide an inexpensive way for Belles to look their best without leaving campus. Sponsored and operated by the members of the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta So rority, the shoppe will take cam pus customers the first and third Saturdays of each month. The shoppe will be located in Player Hall’s basement from 10 a.m. un til 2 p.m. The Deltas wiU charge $2 for hair straightening and perma nents. Customers must supply their own permanents. A “wash and set” will cost $1.50. Manicures and facials will be 50^ each. Eye brow-shaping will cost 25^. Only those experienced in hair care will handle permanents and straight- eners. Another Delta activity, the Dat ing Game, was sponsored by the Deltas Sept. 29. The game, paro died the TV game show but show cased Delta’s own style and tal ent with original skits and com mercials. The Dating Game has become an annual event and fea tures young men recruited from the neighboring district. Female contestants were chosen by lot tery. Those winning dates were treated to an evening out at Delta’s expense. Proceeds went to UNCF. The American Red Cross was also sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All who were physically able were urged to donate blood to the Red Cross in the student union. Upcoming Delta events include a fashion show Oct. 27. It will fea ture local models and outfits from local stores. A chapel service, Nov. 2, is planned by DST. The pro gram is not yet complete. A spaghetti dinner will be held Nov. 11 and will feature the gour met talents of DST sorors. Dec. 1 will begin the Delta’s an nual clothing drive for the needy. Boxes will be placed in each dorm for students’ clothing contribu tions.
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