JlilillllllillllillllllllillllllllllilU;' I Graduation | I Sunday, = 1 May 13| rrilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH HB VOICE VOL. 27 NO. 8 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. APR. 25, 1973 Ullillllllllilllllllllllllllllllllillll^ I Final Exams | I May 7-11 | DR. WESTCOTT SPEAKS AT FSU FOUNDERS’ DAY FSU FOUNDERS DAY SPEAKER, Dr. Jacqueline Renee West- cott, Commissioner, North Carolina Department of Social Ser vices, is greeted by FSU Chancellor, Dr. Charles "A” Lyons, Jr. Dr. Westcott, an alumnus of FSU, was the main speaker for the R)unders Day ceremonies April 15. DR. HAYES CONVOCATION SPEAKER MA Y12 FSU Alumni Convocation Speaker Named Dr. Westcott Delivers Founders’ Day Address Dr. Jacqueline Renee Westcott, Commissioner, North Carolina Department of Social Services, and an alumnus of Fayetteville State University, was the main speaker in Founders’ Day cere monies April 15 in the J.W.Seabrook Auditorium. Dr. Westcott was introduced by Dr. Charles “A” Lyons, Jr., Chancellor of Fayetteville State University. Dr. Westcott, a Goldsboro, NJC. native, said that education can provide the solution to the nation’s social problem. "Solutions to problems in education and social services can be solved by working hand in hand. We should look at problems in education and social services as opportunities to become more' responsive to human needs. Too often we tend to look at the effects rather than assessing and evaluation the problems,” said the Commissioner. One of the major problems that the social services workers and university - level educators can solve together, Dr. Westcott said, is the dropout. One way to do that is to change the tra ditional methods of education. “We must leave the lectern and begin to listen to the students because' they have something to say. Keep in mind that the student has a responsibility to learn and perhaps by using this method we can achieve at a higher rate,” she said. “Teachers must delete the obsolete methods in education,” she said, “and upgrade programs' to meet the challenges that face us.” Other participants in the program were Nehemiah Parker, President of the FSU National Alumni Association; Dr. G. L. Butler, Chairman FSU Trustee Board; Dr. William C. Brown, Vice- Chan cellor for Academic Affairs; Mrs. Valeria Fleming, Vice President of the University Senate; and Keith Robertson, President of the Student Government Association. Music was furnished by the University Choir under the direction of Mrs. Mary T. Eldridge and the University Band directed by James Evans. Mrs. Helen Pierce, Miss Alumni 1972 and Terecia Melvin, Miss FUS, placed floral tributes during pilgrimage ceremonies. The occasion was marked by a note of sadness as Dr. J,W.Seabrook, President- Emeritus of Fayetteville State University, was ill and could not participate In the program. FSU Observes King’s Death In a memorial to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Fay etteville State University presented a film, "King: A Filmed Record -- Montgomery To Memphis.” The film was presented on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sea brook Auditorium on campus. Admission was free to Fayetteville State University stu dents, staff and faculty. However, there was a charge of 50? for other students and $1.00 for adults not University connected. Dr. Jean Renee Westcott, the first black Commission er of North Carolina Depart ment of Social Services, is a Fayetteville State University graduate. Dr. Maurice B. Hayes will be the featured speaker at the Fayetteville State University Alumni Convocation Saturday, May 12, Nehemiah Parker, President, FSU General Alumni Association, announced today. The convocation will be held in the J.W .Seabrook Auditorium and will commence at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Hayes is a graduate of Fayetteville State University and currently is Dean of Continuing Education, Sampson Techni cal Institute, Clinton. He is the first black to receive a doctor ate from North Carolina State University in /^dult and Contin uing Education. F'SU’e Alumni convocation is held in conjunction with the body's annual meeting. This year the general session will begin immediately after the convocation service. Registration and coffee hour will be held in the Multi-Pur pose Room, Rosenthal Building and will start at 10:00 a.m. Reunions will be held for the following classes - 1883, 1888, 1893, 1898, lt)03, 1908, 1913, 1918, 1923, 1928, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968. A number of cultural and social events have been planned to tie in with the Alumni Convocation and Commencement services. Individuals desiring additional Information can contact Miss Aretha Troublefield, Executive Secretary, General Alumni Association. Fayetteville State Universitv, Fayetteville. North Carolina 28301. SUMMER JOBS Would you like to have your summer job before the end of school term? The University Placement Service will have Summer jobs in all fields, for students all over North Car olina. All students who are interested in a Summer job should send r(\sume to: The University Placement Service, 128 1/2 East Morg:in Street. P£).Box 27985, Raleigh, Nj::.or call (919) 834-1243 for an appointment immediately. SUMMER SCHOOL BECINS MAY 21 • » I E/VSTER BLNMES - Rita James (left) and Hannah Vaughn, both freshmen at Fayetteville State University, had a H.'VPPY EASTER HOLIDAY as they hold their Easter Bunnies and return to classes from the Easter Holiday break.

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