4 Excerpt from Don McNemar's letter to Guilford concerning the Marriott dining service As I and others have looked into the situation, questions have been raised about Marriott's practices and actions, not only with respect to Doug Gilmer but also with respect to other employees. I concluded that we did not have the atmosphere in the Guilford cafeteria which we seek, and that issues of race may have con tributed to the situation. We were so concerned that on September 19, the college asked that Marriott withdraw as food service vendor, effective in the summer of 1997. Late on the morning of the 19th, Marriott corporate headquar ters responded that they value the Guilford account and can fully appreciate the College's commitment to employee relationships which respect each individual. They are eager to maintain their working relationship with Guilford and will commit to major ef forts to produce Guilford a dining program which models the important human relations we seek, including addressing the dif ficult topic of racism. They are prepared to resolve the present issues and to commit resources and personnel to build a new pro gram at Guilford. The College has accepted their commitment to meet this challenge. Among the conditions which Marriott has agreed to meet are: immediate, intense evaluation of local management of the Guilford dining service with consideration of personnel replace ment; additional staff and money to provide the College with high quality food; quick resolution of the matters involving em ployee pay and inaccurate W-2 forms; increased training and en hanced support of employees; continued employment of Doug Gilmer; implementation of programs and policies that respect and develop the talents of all employees; and an open review with the College of the program. The College administration believes that this approach is pref erable to withdrawal of Marriott. The decision to follow this plan calls for implementation of a number of actions now. To begin implementing changes, Marriott officials will be on campus Mon day the 23rd. Success is not assured. Topics such as race, class, and gender are difficult for any community to deal with and overcome. Con cern about these issues is not limited to our cafeteria; these are important issues throughout our community. My hope is that out of the pain and hurt of these recent days, Guilford can develop the understanding and trust to create a new environment in the cafeteria and in other parts of the college that is true to our prin ciples and an example for others. t3&2!K The Guilf ordian news Williams works towards student understanding COURTNEY CHRISTIAN news editor On the basement floor of Founders Hall, in the Center for Personal Growth, junior Lamont Williams is lending his his ears and sharing his knowledge with Guilford College students. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 am—lpm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am—ll am, the psychology ma jor is dedicating himself to a new program for students simply called "Peer Advising." Based on the idea of William's advisor, Ernest McCoy, the program is in its first year of assisting students. "If a student needs to talk to somebody then I'm available to talk and give them advice to help them through their situation," Williams said. This will provide Williams with valuble field experience allowing him to be more qualified in his ma jor. McCoy feels that peer advis ing will "provide students with someone to talk to who really knows what's going on on cam pus." Williams will be utilized in many capacities this year includ ing support groups, facilitating workshops, and primarily, his per- Southern history expert to deliver annual Algie Newlin lecture staff reports Raymond Gavins, professor of history at Duke University and au thority in African American and Southern history, will deliver the annual Guilford College Algie Newlin Lecture on Wednesday, October 2. His lecture, "Voices from 'Be hind the Veil': Oral Narratives of African Americans in North Caro lina During the Age of Segrega tion," will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Moon Room in Dana Audito Internship Opportunities compiled by Damlan Miller Kids Voting Guilford County- This grassroots, non-profit voter education program is seeking an intem to perovide backup for the Administrative Assistant. Kids Voting is devoted to developing a future generation of voters who will regard voting as vital to American life. The Greensboro News & Record is the lead spon sor of Kids Voting in Guilford September 27,1996 •• ' Jrta y J; />• " S J Jm sonal sessions. All sessions are kept confidential, protecting the students' privacy. Williams hopes to have a career in counseling, focusing on chil dren and adolescents. Even though Williams has office hours, he wants students to feel as though num. The event is free and open to tjie public and a reception with refreshments will follow the lec ture. Gavins also is the director of graduate studies in the department of history at Duke and is co-direc tor of "Behind the Veil: Document ing African-American Life in the Jim Crow South," a collaborative research project in the Lyndhurst Center for Documentary Studies at Duke. Gavins has published many articles in historical journals on topics such as black civil rights, folklore, historiography, institution County. Carolina Monarchs—This hockey club is seeking interns to assist with the preparation and ex ecution of 40 Monarch home games. Responsibilities include: executing all in-arena promotions, coordination of all national anthem singers, setting up pre-game cer emonies, organizing handouts, and assisting with all entertainment. Greensboro News & Record— This daily publication is seeking LaMont Williams he is always available. "I'm lo cated in Milner 101, and anyone can come by if they need to talk." Williams stresses that "I'm there to listen. It's not just a thing where you're going to get lectured to. If I can help and gk /e advice, I want to help." building and leadership. He is the author of The Perils and Prospects of Southern Black Leadership: Gordon Blaine Hancock 1884-1970. His com pleted book manuscript, The Meaning of Freedom: A History of Black North Carolina, 1865-1965, is being revised for publication by the University of North Carolina Press. The Algie Newlin Lecture is sposored by the Guilford College History Department. For informa tion, call x 2205. interns to work in the advertising. This internship is very competitive and requires a letter of interest, resume, transcript, reference and interview. Redirections of Rockingham County—This organization pro vides citizens of Rockingham county with alternatives to litiga tion and incarceration. Interns should be trained mediators and be interested in learning how a me diation program operates.