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THE BENNETT BANNER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1983
Humanities activities are funded
by Dee Evans
The Lyceum/Mellon Committee
has received $4,049 from the state-
based Humanities Committee, and
the sum will help fund a lecture
and film series, “Great World
Religious Significant Influences
on American Society,” which will
be free and open to the public.
This support will underwrite
the expenses of invited guests and
of four films, including the Oscar-
winning “Gandhi” starring Ben
Kingsley.
A Lyceum series fund shortage
motivated the search for outside
money. “It seems appropriate to
encourage citizens of North Caro
lina to examine the contribution
of some of the most influential
religions in a format that will
promote understanding and foster
enlightened communication,” says
Dr. Ruth Lucier, committee
chairperson.
The committee’s proposal said
the “goal of this project will stim
ulate a deeper understanding of
the religious views.”
“Bennett College has a strong
interest in encouraging a fuller
understanding of the contribu
tions of traditional African reli
gions. As an institution with a
religious affiliation, the college is
also committed to promoting the
scholarly examination of diverse
religious views with the objective
of overcoming ethnocentrism and
the the injustices this can pro
duce,” adds Lucier.
The calendar of events in the
series include:
Oct. 28—Film: “African Art in
Motion;” resource scholar: Dr.
Charles H. Long;
Nov. 7—Hinduism’s “Satyagraha”
(Grasping the Truth): A Force
for Social Change; lead speak
er: Dr. Paul Courtwright; re
spondent: Dr. Sandra Robinson;
Nov. 8—Film: “Gandhi”; resource
scholars: Dr. Sandra Robinson;
Dr. Alan B. Anderson;
Nov. 14—Pilgrimage to Mecca:
The Moral Strengths of Islam;
lead speaker: Dr. Herb Bod-
man; respondent: C. Eric
Lincoln;
Nov. 15—Film: “The Gift of Is
lam;” resource scholar: Dr.
Bruce Lawrence;
Nov. 21—Diversity in the Judaic-
Christian Tradition: A Context
for Religious Toleration; lead
speaker: The Rev. Sandra A.
Wilson; respondent: Dr. William
Rogers;
Nov. 22—Film: “In Search of
Tolerance;” resource scholar:
The Rev. Sandra A. Wilson.
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Orientation hijinks: Belles give and receive signs of approval and school spirit during the Freshman Revue which
highlighted “getting acquainted” sessions before school.
Newsmakers: local and national
Speaking Event: The Bennett College Debate Society and Interdisciplinary
Studies students are co-sponsoring the annual Evening of Public Speaking Sept.
20 at 8:00 p.m. in Pfeiffer Science Assembly.
This will mark the ninth year the Evening of Public Speaking has been held.
The evening has traditionally featured speakers drawn from the entire student
body.
Dr. Ruth Lucier, program coordinator, says, “it is entertaining as well as
informative and gives students the opportunity of hearing interesting ideas from
their peers. And, I might add, we have a great deal of talent on the campus.
I think the evening provides an opportunity for some outstanding talent in
public speaking to be displayed.”
The program will include three types of six-to-10 minute presentations —
dramatic interpretation, interpretation of original poetry or prose and a speech
to convince or persuade.
Dramatic Interpretation consists of a presentation of poetry or other liter
ature from the work of a recognized author with an original introduction and
transitional remarks by the speaker.
Interpretation of original poetry or prose involves a presentation of literary
material composed by the speaker.
A speech to convince or persuade requires an original speech on any appro
priate topic of general interest. (Vicelia Howard)
* * *
Jobs Outlook: A Manpower, Inc. survey shows employers are predicting
hiring increases in September.
Increased hiring levels are predicted by employers in all industrial sectors
such as construction, manufacturing and service operations.
The only sector which appears weak is the education sector. Budget pres
sures produce situations where employers expect to reduce staff.
The education sector is the only employment area reporting negative net
hiring for the third quarter of 1983.
* * *
Waning Marriages: A U. S. Department of Commerce report indicates a
rise in single-parent black families.
Although black population has increased by 17 percent during the last decade,
the number of married-couple families declined from 67 percent in 1970 to 56
percent in 1980.
The number of female households with no husband was up 10 percentage
points from 1970.
The average size for all families was 3.27 persons.
The 26,495,025 blacks in the U. S. form 12 percent of the national population.
The census showed 39 percent of the black population was married; another
15 percent was either separated or divorced and 37 percent was single.
* * *
Beauty Contest: The 1984 Miss North Carolina USA pageant will be held
Jan. 12-14 in Winston-Salem.
Single women between 18 and 24 qualify for the competition.
The winner will represent the state in the national pageant which will be
televised on CBS.
For entry information send a postcard with name, address, telephone num
ber and birthdate to: Miss North Carolina USA National Headquarters, Tel-Air
Interests, Inc., 1755 NE 149 St., Miami, Fla. 33181.
* * *
Home Economics Happenings: “Self Employment—A Thrust for the 1980s”
will be the theme of the fall departmental meeting for majors and other inter
ested students Sept. 20 at 10:00 a.m. in Black Hall Assembly.
♦
Marcia Strong, senior clothing major, worked as a summer intern for the
National Urban League in Washington, D. C. She monitored congressional
hearings on teenage pregnancy and met Senators John Glenn (D-Ohio), Rubin
Askew (D-Fla.) and Alan Cranston (D-Calif.).
*
Judith Ezell, senior clothing major, has been certified as a notary public.
*
Chairman Louise G. Streat participated in an international seminar held in
Europe and sponsored by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the U. S.
Naval Academy.
*
Associate Professor Lovie Booker, a returning faculty member, has taken a
doctorate in nutrition.
Five-point program
President seeks changes
An emphasis on improved
education for women and the
creation of several superb
programs highlighted Pres
ident Isaac H. Miller, Jr.’s
keynote address to the Fac
ulty/Staff Institute Aug. 16.
Concerned about competi
tion with other colleges and
the high attrition rate. Miller
said, “it is incumbent that
we in this institution think
of how we will position our
selves in the marketplace.”
Miller, announcing a five-
point program to enhance the
college’s recognition, insisted
“more intentional emphasis
on poise, the art of communi
cation, assertiveness and
scholarship” is crucial.
He maintained “as presi
dent of the college I must be
the most profound and de
voted feminist on campus.”
The fields of science and
international studies are po
tential areas of excellence, ac
cording to Miller. Citing the
need for more black women
with scientific careers. Miller
wants to make Bennett “a
premier institution for edu
cating women in science.”
Miller forsees a time when
“people from all over the
world could come here to
study” in the archives at Hol-
gate Library, and the repu
tation of the college would be
advanced.
Miller also believes the co
ordination and fine-tuning of
academic support and the
Pilot programs could lower
attrition and serve as a model
that could be transported to
other schools.
Increased attention must
also be given to top students,
and Miller called for the
development of an honors
program.
Another initiative involves
stronger ties between the
college and the black commu
nity. Mentioning the increase
in one-parent homes. Miller
said, “no one is bothered
about that,” and urged the
audience to address commu
nity needs.
He wants children from
Morningside Homes and
other projects brought to
campus for special programs
“to stimulate love and hunger
for learning and to cause
them not to become dropouts.”
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