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Linda Oxendine B eg inning
Duties As Chalrman Of"
RSU's American Indian
Studies Department
LINDA OXENDINE.? .New chair
man of PSU's American Indian
Studies Department.
By Gene Warren
Linda Oxendine, former director of
Pembroke State University's Native
American Resource Center who is
completing work on her Ph.D., has
begun her duties as chairman of
PSU's American Indian Studies
i Department.
She succeeds as chairman Dr.
! Adolph Dial, who founded that
department in 1972 and who retired
I from PSU in 1988. Dial is continuing
to serve that department as resident
consultant
Oxendine, who attended the Uni
versity of Minnesota for the past two
and a half years in pursuit of her
doctorate, has completed all require
ments for her Ph.D. except her
dissertation. She anticipates comple
'" ting h. this year/Her Ph.D. will be in
American Studies with a concentra
tion in American Indian Studies.
Oxendine is very proud of PSU" s
Bachelor of Arts program in Ameri
can Indian Studies which was begun
, in 1984 and is the only one in the
eastern United States. "I'm excited
about it," she says. "It has great
potential. I believe there is a
resurgence in Indian Studies, which
is an active and viable discipline. I
believe more people are paying
attention to it than ever."
Oxendine hopes to promote the
American Indian Studies program so
that it will attract students not only
from this state but nationally. She
spoke of a student from Ohio who is
majoring in American Indian Studies
at PSU this year.
A native of Pembroke, Oxendine
grew up on the PSU campus where
her late father, Dr. Herbert G.
Oxendine, taught and served as
academic dean. She attended PSU
for two years, then earned her B. A.
in mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill.
She received her M.Ed, in educa
tional administration at Penn State
University.
From 1981-85, she served as
director of PSlTs Native American
Resource Center and co-authored
with PSU professor Dr. David
EUades a centennial history of PSU.
Oxendine spoke glowingly of her
predecessor, Dr. Dial, who began
PSU's B.A. in American Indian
9tudies.
"It was he who got me interested
in the field of American Indian
Studies almost 20 years ago. If it had
not been for him, I would not be in it
today," said Oxendine.
She described Dr. Dial as a
"strong resource and supporter" of
her efforts. "I will be seeking to
build on what he started," she
added.
Oxendine says that the fact that
PSU has an outstanding Native
American Resource Center and an
American Indian Studies Department
makes "for a strong alliance in the
entire area of Indian Studies."
Teaching in the department are
seven adjunct professors from other
departments. They are Dr. John
Bowman, Sociology and Social Work;
Dr. David Eliades, History; Dr.
Robert Gustafson, Philosophy and
Religion; Dr. Robert Hench, Library
Services; Dr. 9tan Knick. Native
American Resource Center; Dr.
Robert Raising, Communicative
Arts; and Ralph Steeds, Art.
"I would like to see more faculty
members in other areas take a part,"
added Oxendine.
Oxendine is married to Albert
Conner, a native of Iowa Falls, Iowa.
They are parents of a son, Christo
pher Merritt, 8.
?RETURNS FROM EUROPEAN BUSINESS TRII
Dorsey Van Loury, Jr., a Pem
broke native, recently represented
Hoecktt Celanete a New York bated
textile fibers group during an
European business trip. Loury, a
uoven fabric development engineer
with the firm conducted an European
Fabric/Fashion Intelligence tour of
Germany, France, Belguim, Switzer
land and England. |
Lowry, a Lumbee Indian, it
assigned to the firm's Charlotte
office. The U-year-old graduated
from Pembroke High School m 1964,
and earned a B.S. from North
Carolina State Unxvertily m 1968. He
hat been with Hoechtt Celanete for
seven yean. He it married to the
former Jeanette Pridgen of Spring
Hope, NC and re tide t m Charlotte
with hit wife and two daughters,
Karen and Elizabeth.
He it one of four tons of Dortey
lawry and the late Gola Blue Loury,
Robeson County natives.
Lowry's brothers are Dr. Wade L,
a Medford, Texas urologist; Jim, an
Atlanta accountant and Garry Blue, a
representative of Native American
Valve A Guage Company m Char
lotte.
?Chancellor Paul Givens {center] uoi ho?t to a luncheon
urnday for Town of Pembroke leaden and Pembroke
ate Ifniversity administrative heads. Shown with the
UJchancellor here are Greg Cummmgs |U/t), president
oftkt Anw6rpfci Chmmbt of Common*, and MOton A/ant
IriffAt], mayor of Ptmbrokt. Smm 50 paopla attended (A*
tunc Ik* on m (A? CkmcaUort Dining Room at PSlTt
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CHR ISTOPHER L_ . HUNT SERVES
AS NAVY CHARLAIN
Finds I* Challenging & Adventurous
by Barbara Brave boy- LocUear
Special to THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
"When people know you care about them, they begin
knocking on your door (or help with their problems," says
Navy Chaplain Christopher Lynn Hunt, stationed at Camp
pendleton, California.
The 36-year-old spiritual servant was ordained in 1980,
in ceremonies at Island Grove Baptist Church and has
been giving solace to his "flock" in his native Robeson
County and in countries throughout the world.
Bora one of six sons to educators James Leon and
Christine Roberts Hunt of Pembroke, he spent his early
childhood years growing up in the New Hope community
outside Pembroke. Later years were spent in the Deep
Branch community. He graduated from Pembroke Senior
High SchooL His college studies were interrupted when
he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was with the 82nd
Airborne Division Artillery at Fort Bragg for three years.
He earned B.A. from Pembroke State University in 1979
and a Master in Divinity from The Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky in 1982. While in
seminary he served as a student chaplain at Veteran's
Administration Hospital in Louisville.
Hunt and his wife, the former Teresa Cummings,
returned to Robeson County in 1962 and accepted his first
pastorship at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in rural
Lumberton. b September 1984, he was called by the U.S.
Navy to serve as a chaplain on active duty. Within a
month he was in Newport, RI for the Chaplain's Bask
SchooL His first duty station was the Naval Training
Center in Orlando, Fla. There he served as chaplain for
students and staff of the Naval Nuclear Power School and
Service School Commands.
Two years later he reported to Pendelton where he now
serves in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.
Hunt says the Navy offers a wide variety oi
opportunities to minister. Navy chaplains serve with
Marines, the Coast Guard, aboard ships, aire rat carriers,
or submarines bases and at shore stations in the U.S. and
overseas.
"There's nothing more exciting and challenging than
serving as Navy chaplain," Lt Hunt says. "Our mission
is to help the people we serve to grow in faith and to bring
God's love to bear upon their needs and problems."
According to Hunt, this is done through preaching and
teaching the Bible, administering the sacraments,
providing fellowship and counseling, and promoting high
morale and self-esteem.
Hunt says one of the exciting things about being a
chaplain is serving and interacting with people whose
lives are so diverse and interesting. As battalion chaplain
his "flock" consists of 783 marines and 30 medical
personnel. Most are between 18 and 21 years of age and
come from many different cultural, religious and racial
backgrounds.
"Developing rapport and credibility with the troops and
their leaders is crucial," he comments. "It opens the way
to ministry." To be an effective battalion chaplain. Hunt
says he must understand who Marines are and what they
do for a living. Therefore, he spends time outside his
office visiting work areas and talking with them. He also
goes on battalion hikes and runs, attends all battalion
staff meetings and functions. "In doing so, Tm tired
when they are tired; cold when they're cold; miserable
when they're miserable and they respect me for it." Hunt
reports that his acceptance by his battalion has come
easily by the Marines and Sailors.
To prepare for possible military combat in war, 3rd
Battalion, 5th Marines battalion spends ar enormous
amount of time in training combat skills. Since joining the |
battalion. Hunt says his group has trained in the cold
snow-covered mountains of Bridgeport, CA; in the desert
of 29 Palms, CA; in the jungles of Okinawa and the
Philippines; and in the vast mountains of South Korea. !
"As a member of the team, I go where the battalion
goes, however, I never lose sight of my purpose for being
there. T m there to be their spiritual leader and to provide
the best ministry possible. Hunt says the chaplain is the
only one in a battalion who does not carry a weapon or
qualify with one. He is a noncomhatant who does not
engage in combat, but gives pastoral care to those who
do. He is assisted by a Navy Religious Program Specialist
who is combatant who does carry weapons and receives
combat training.
A Protestant chaplain, Hunt conducts worship services
for FVotestants. He also sees to it that members of other
faith groups have the opportunity to worship. "This often
means contacting a Roman Catholic chaplain to come anc
conduct worship for my Catholic personnel," he says.
"The bottom line is- we provide for our own faith group,
facilities for others and care for all."
During his current assignment Hunt has served
overseas duty. Last year he was deployed to Okinawa.
During a six-months deployment he visited Korea and
toured Hong Kong and Red China.
With an appreciative smile, the Lumbee Indian father
of two says, "I appreciate the challenge and adventure
that comes with being a Navy chaplain. There is seldom a
dull moment."
CHAPLAIN
CHRISTOPHER L HUNT
SCHOOL
NEWS
Pembroke State University has set
an all-time spring semester enroll
ment record with 2,704 students
registered. This number includes
2,353 undergraduate students and
351 graduate students.
This is an increase of 218 students
over the 2,486 who attended PSU last
spring and therefore represents an
8.8 percent increase.
The 351 graduate students are 10
more than the 341 who attended in
the fall semester.
During this academic year, PSU
has ranked second only to UNC
Chariotte among the 16 UNC system
schools in growth over the previous
year.
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5 0 Meet Foj- Luncheon
Invol. vingr Town 0?~ P<^mh r c~>
And PSZJ Leaders
BY GENE WARREN
Some SO Ibwn of Pembroke leaders and administrative
heads of Pembroke State University met in a luncheon
hosted by PSU Chancellor Paul Givens Jan. 19 in an
innovative effort to bring a closer relationship between
the town and PSU.
"The purpose of this luncheon is for you to get to know
the University better and for us to get to know you better.
It provides us an opportunity to become better
acquainted," said Chancellor Givens in providing the
welcome for the occasion.
In his remarks, the chancellor said he likes seeing local
people walking around the PSU track as a means of daily
exercise. He also spoke of the increased attendance at
events on campus, such as this record breaking year at
the Givens Performing Arts Center where 921 have
purchased season tickets. k
Mayor Milton Hunt of Pembroke thanked the
University for hosting the luncheon and added with a
smile: "I'd like to see you do it at least once a quarter,"
noting there might be some who have not had an
opportunity to visit facilities like the Chancellor's Dining
Room in the Chavis IJniversity Center where the luncheon
was held.
Hunt referred to those'' who say the University and the
Town don't get along," adding with emphasis: "I don't
see it We try to work as much as we can with the
University, which is a good neighbor and the largest
employer in our area."
Hunt expressed his thanks to Greg Cummings.
president of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce who
was present "Greg is working hard to revive the
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, which has been
dormant"
Hunt said, "We certainly want to work with the
Univeisity to help people progress."
Hunt who said he would like to see eveiyone live in the
community, expressed appreciation for all of the
Pembroke business and community leaders present and
added, "I'm grateful to see this."
Cummings, in his remarks, described PSU "as a vital
part of the Pembroke community." and said by the same
token that "Pembroke is a vital part of Pembroke State
University."
Cummings said that PSU. being part of the UNC
system, can improve the educational, social and economic
conditions of the Pembroke community and Robeson
County. "I'd like to challenge us as citizens and educators
to woikon projects that are out there and on which we can
be very successful." Cummings added
Cummings pointed to recent newspaper articles that
pointed out that Robeson County has one of the highest
illiteracy and lowest economic standings in the state.
"One of our greatest assets is Pembroke State University
with resources like the Economic Development Office. I'd
like to challenge our community leaders and PSU to work
together for the betterment of our county," he said.
A Town and Gown Committee has been formed, made
up of members of the Town of Pembroke and PSU. to
address these challenges, said Cummings. 'We are
going to decide when this committee will have its first
meeting and start on the road to solving these problems,"
noted Cummings.
In his remarks. Chancellor Givens pointed to the
cooperative efforts of the PSU campus police and the
Town of Pembroke police. "Larry Roberts, the chief of
police for the Town of Pembroke, was formerly on the
staff of our PSU campus police," said Givens. "I think it
is symbolic to see how well these police forces work
together and I'm glad to see Larry in his present
position."
The PSU chancellor then asked PSU" s four vice
chancellors to discuss their various areas of responsibili
ties as a matter of information for the Town of Pembroke
leaders attending the luncheons. Those four were: Dr.
harles Jenkins, vice chancellor for academic affairs; Dr.
James B. Chavis, vice chancellor for student affairs;
William Mason, vice chancellor for business affairs; and
Dr. Richard Pisano. vice chancellor for institutional
advancement.
Jenkins said that PSU has a "very broad curriculum
with 44 undergraduate majors and seven programs in its
Masterol Arts in Education program." He noted that 341
teachers and school administrators took courses in PSU's
Master's program last fall.
Hopefully. Jenkins said, this year PSU will be approved
for a Master's Degree in Administrative Studies.
Jenkins also noted that PSU has 128 full-time
professors and 37 part time professors. He said 68
percent of the professors hold doctorates and seven
percent hold other terminal degrees. "Please look in the
back of our University catalog and see the educational
backgrounds of our professors. You will see the quality of
their degrees," said Jenkins.
Chavis, in speaking of the record numbers of those
attending e ents this year at PSUs Givens Performing
Arts Center, said that 635 of the season ticket holders are
from Robeson County. 303 from Iumberton, 95 from
Pembroke, and 105 from PSU. He spoke of the broadway
hit, " 12nd Street." which will be presented at PSU Feb. 1
and added, "Next year plans are to bring in the musical,
A Chorus line. "
In speaking of financial aid for students. Chavis said
that over $2 million will be provided in financial aid at
PSi: this academic year. "If an individual is qualified for
admi sion and qualified for financial aid, if he will fill out
the papers or permit us to help him in filling them out, we
will h< 'p him. If someone tells you he or she can't afford
to g<> to school, ask them to call someone here," said
Chavis.
Mason said that PSU has an annual budget of over $15
milli o and its monthly payroll is over $600,000 a month.
He n".ed that PSU's food costs are the third lowest in the
state io which Jenkins added "The newspapers have
slated that the total costs for attending 1*811 are the least
expensive in the Carolinas."
Pisano reported that in its "New Horizons" giving
campaign. PSU has raised $361,765 in the last 17 months.
He also pointed out that WPSU TV, which began by
reaching 700 homes, now reaches 200,000 homes an?
ther growth of the University.
It was a fine beginning for a closer relationship between
i the Town of Pembroke and Pembroke State University.