Friday,October 26,1984
THE COMPASS
Serving ECSU and Community
24th year^>
HOMECOMING 1984
It is that time of year when
both young and old get excited. It
is HOMECOMING 1984 and aU of
Vikingland is in a contagious
uproar of school spirit. Many
festivities have been planned for
this annual event that everyone
eagerly awaits.
The Homecoming Parade
down Main Street will begin
Saturday morning at 10 am.
Thousands of residents and
visitors will crowd the sidewalks
of Elizabeth City for the
spectacular show of floats, bands
and beauty queens.
After the parade, the action
begins at Roebuck Stadium
where our Vikings will challenge
Hampton University’s Pirates.
Game time is 1:30 pm. Come and
cheer our team onto victory!
After the big game relax and
enjoy the great music of Peabo
Bryson at the SGA Homecoming
Show. It starts at 7 pm and wil
also feature the Bad Boy
Breakers, Phree-Phlite and
Lock, Stock and Barrel Band.
The Alumni Happy Hour and
Homecoming Dance will be held
in the Graduate Center. Music
will be provided by Studio One
Band. Admission is $12.00 and the
social will begin at 9 pm.
After a night of entertainment,
relax at the Alumni Breakfast in
the Holiday Inn Banquet Room.
Breakfast will be served from 8
to 10 am. Admission is $3.25. The
day will conclude with the
Vesper service in Moore Hall
Auditorium at 7:30 pm.
Pamphlets containing the
schedule of events for
homecoming are available from
the office of alumni affairs.
There is a wide variety of events
to enjoy. Please consult the
pamphlet to make your weekend
the best ever.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Jenkins Addresses
Convocation
Career Day Provides Job Information
By Linda Putman ^Qr Futwe Worliers
Feature Writer
by Algie H- Mabry,Jr.
Editor-in-Chief
The setting was once again the
Quandrangle. The atmosphere
was flourishing with breezes.
The occasion was Fall
Convocation and it was an
afternoon of significance.
“Did he think back to his early
life in Selma, North Carolina?”
Dr. Anne Henderson,
Chairperson of the Modern
Languages Department, asked
as she introduced the guest
speaker.
“On this day-October 14, 1984-
on the first anniversary of his
being named Chancellor of this
University, I give you our
speaker Chancellor Jimmy
Raymond Jenkins,” Henderson
exclaimed before returning to
her seat.
This Fall Convocation marked
the first anniversary of Dr.
Jenkins being named Chancellor.
This appointed was made by the
Board of Governors of the UNC
system. Jenkins’ selection as
Chancellor was the first time
ever an alumnus has ever been
named to serve as Chancellor of
his alma mater.
“A Charge To Keep We Have”
was the topic of Jenkins’ speech.
Throughout his inspiring
message, Jenkins mentioned
that as Vikings we should not
have to apologize or offer any
excuse for ECSU.
“We are blessed because this
institution has one of the most
diverse student enrollments as
compared to mainstream
universities,” Jenkins said after
lomparing the individual student
:o a raw mineral. This raw
mineral is latter transformed
nto a precious gem added
lenkins.
The highlight of the afternoon
was the conferring on an
Honorary Doctorate Degree to
an ECSU alumnus.
Dr. Jessie Lawrence was the
recipient of this honor. She is,
according to Jenkins,“a
humanitarian indeed! ”
Lawrence, who resides in
Virginia, is active in many civic
organizations and clubs.
Lawrence plans to continue
giving to ECSU until all has been
given.
Seniors Find
Goal Mine At
Placement Office
study hard, take internships,
and go for a higher degree. Most
of the company representatives
at Career Day agreed that these
were some great ways to land
that job all college students are
looking for.
Reginald Mervine of the U.S.
Geological Survey said that there
are a limited number of openings
in his agency. “We are looking
for people with a background in
earth or physical sciences to
assist research scientists,” he
said.
Though there are few entry
level positions right now, this
could change if the economy
improves. Hydrologists and
cartographers may also be
needed.
Salaries begm at $12,000 a year
for entry-level positions and rise
to $50,000 for senior scientists.
When asked if this was a low
salary for an experienced
scientist, Mervine said private
industry pays more but many
scientists feel they have more
freedom with the Geological
Survey. “Many scientists retire
and come back, working for
nothing, just so they can continue
their research,” Mervien said.
The U.S. Geological Survey
works with Indians, helping them
manage the mine^l resources
on tribal lands. T»^agency also
conducts studies on volcano and
earthquake prediction and works
with the Saudi Arabian
government making geological
maos of their country.
Cameron Curtis of IBM
Corporation and a ’58 alumus of
ECSU, says his company is
interested in recruiting
computer science, math, physics
and business administration
majors.
“There are no limits on career
opportunities for the right
people,” Curtis said. “IBM
promises salaries equal to or
better than those offerd by other
companies.” A master’s degree
is a definite plus with IBM.
Rhett White, director of the
N.C. Marine Resource Center on
Roanoke Island may be looking
for one or two exhibit technicians
next year. A major in any of the
sciences with some design skills
will land these jobs. White
advises students to get higher
degrees and participate in co-op
programs or internships.
“Sometimes this is the only
practical experience they get
before graduation,” White said.
“It is a help to be able to say you
have done some work like
this.’’Salaries for people with
B.S. degrees begin at $15,000 and
rise to $21,000.
Sherlyn Richerg of the Defense
Mapping Agency says her
company is looking for math,
computer science, geology,
physics, and geography majors.
Those hired would frequently
become cartographers,
producing maps for defense
navigation.
.Salaries begin at $17,000 and go
up to $28,000. “This is a high
demand area,” Richberg said.
“There is no waiting for a job but
you may have to get a security
clearance.”
Mike Goodman, executive
editor of The Daily Advance, siad
that the demand for journalists is
on the upswing. The recent glut
of reporters is leveling off.
“There are opportunities for
serious journalists,” Goodman
said. Degrees in journalism,
English, history and political
science are helpful.
Salaries in this field are not
high,starting at $800 a month but
many reporters consider the
personal rewards more
important.
Don Dean, of Virginia
Chemicals, says chemistry or
computer science majors are in
demand with his company. The
chemical industry is just
beginning to overcome its bad
press image and is hiring right
now.
Dean said salaries for
chemical engineers begin at
$20,00 a year.
Alice Hardy representing
VEPCO says her company is
recruiting computer science
majors, electrical engineers and
electronic technicians. They also
need a few education and English
majors.
“Students should concentrate
on their communications skills,
both written and and snould
be able toirelate to
people,’’Hardy said. Salaries
with VEPCO start around
$19,000.
THe National Park Service is
recruiting for seasonal work.
Salaries begin at $11,000 a year.
Technical and scientific
careers seemed most promising
at this year’s Career Day but
many recruiters stressed hard
work, determination and
communication skills also.
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN
Magazine, a goal and career
oriented publication, is available
for distribution to all seniors
enrolled in the university. The
service is provided free of charge
as a courtesy of the university’s
career guidance and placement
office.
The September/October issue
of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN
contains 184 pages of golden
information on careers. The total
contents of the magazine are
generally split between editorial
and advertising pages. Both of
these sections are equally
important to the reader. The
editorial section provides help
and insight in career
development. The advertising
section provide^ invaluable
assistance for seniors looking for
job opportunities.
Based on the fall issue alone,
there are over 150 companies
actively seeking to hire black
college graduates. These
companies are primarily
interested in seniors with
technical backgrounds.
However, a representative
number of other disciplines are
sought also. Over 300 job types
were identified from the job
announcements appearing in the
current issue. It is anticipated
that several job openings are
available in each job type.
Therefore, thousands of vacant
slots are waiting for the class of
’85.
A review of the jobs available
through organizations
advertising in the issue would
reveal the following picture:
Technical—related jobs
outnumber the non-technical by
a 4/1 ratio. For example, there
are 80 job types available in
engineering and computer
science. However, only 20 job
types are available in any two
non-technical areas. Non
technical areas do represent
more variety than the technical
in that several non-technical
areas have substantial job
openings while the bulk of the
technical jobs fall within
engineering and computer
science.
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