Careers
Briefs
Professors contribute
to 'Business Yearbook'
Dr. Ber\l McEwen, a professor in (he department
of business education and interim associate dean in
the School of Business and
Economics at North Carolina
A&T State University, has
published a chapter. "Cross
Cultural and International
Career Exploration and
lmplo\abilit\ Skills." in the
2011) edition ot the National
Business Education
Association Yearbook, Cross
Cultural and International
Business Education.
The Department of
Business Education's Dr.
I)r. McEwtn
Jorge uaytan. an associate proiessor, anu Lisa
Guelilen/oph Snyder, associate professor and interim
chair, hav e also published a chapter, "Working with
English Language Learners: Teaching, Assessment,
and \dministrative Strategies to Effectively Meet
Academic Challenges." in the yearbook.
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has
named Ruth \ Smith as director of human resources.
She w ill report to Ivan Foster, assistant vice chan
cellor for human resources. Smith has more than 20
years of experience in the field of human resources.
Since 2005 . she has been president and owner of High
Definition Performance Coaching. LLC. Prior to
establishing her own consulting linn, she had been
with Hanesbrands. Inc. (formerly Sara Lee Branded
Apparel) in Winston-Salem for 24 years. At
Hanesbrands. she had filled numerous positions
including vice president of HR for Champion
Products. Causalwear. Hane.s Printable*., and Global
Sourcing Asia as Well as vice president of HR for the
customer management group. Prior to Hanesbrands.
she had been with Burlington Industries for three
\ears in plant operations.
A graduate of Winston-Salem Sate with a B.A in
business administration. Smith earned her Master of
Business Administration degree with an organization
development and marketing focus from the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is a
member of the Society for Human Resources
Management, /eta Phi Beta Sorority. Inc. and the
Winston-Salem State University National Alumni
Association.
named
YVSSlTs HR director
CEO gives $10 million
gift for new WFU building
A Wall Street CEO and his wife have pledged to
give $10 million to Wake Forest University toward
the construction of a new building for the Sch<x>ls of
Business designed to change the nature of business
education.
Mike and Man 1 arrell of Summit. N J., parents of
Michael Edward Farrell. a 2010 Wake Forest gradu
ate. made history with their $10 million pledge, the
harrell
largest casn commitmeni ever
hy living individuals to the
University and the largest
commitment to the Schools of
Business to date.
Mike Farrell is chairman,
chief executive officer and
president of Annaly Capital
Management Inc.. the largest
listed residential mortgage real
estate investment trust on the
New York Stock Exchange.
IX-spite the sluggish econ
omv. Mike Farrell sees the
push tor the new building as timely: "The Empire
State Building, the Rockefeller Center - these things
were built during the Depression when people didn't
think they were achievable. When people are con
fused, scared and concerned about direction, you need
to send a strong message that we can't stop thinking
about the f uture We need to make sure we have the
right leaders in place, and places like Wake Forest cre
ate those leaders "
The new building will be named 1 aire 1 1 Hall The
new home for the Schools of Business will use state
of-the-art technology and groundbreaking design to
foster heightened faculty-student engagement.
Antunez named Ambassador
An outstanding work ethic and dedication to giv
ing customers five-star quality service every day -
that's why he's been named a McDonald's Five-Star
Employee Ambassador in Winston-Salem.
McDonald's announced that Ivan Antune/ has
been selected to receive the prestigious honor for
employees in the C'arohnas Antune/. a four-year
employee at the Winston-Salem McDonald's at 195
Akron Drive, was selected from hundreds of nomi
nees from North and South Carolina restaurants to
receive the Five-Star Employee Ambassador recogni
tion.
The McDonald's Five-Star Employee
Ambassador initiative honors folks who exemplify
the characteristics of five-star spirit rand service:
Teamwork. Community Involvement. Work Ethic.
Leadership and I^ov in' the Golden Arches Employees
arc chosen based on the star qualities and dedication
that makes them a true Ambassador to their co-work
ers, customers and community and arc recognized
through cash awards, radio advertising and promo
tional materials at their restaurants
WfT La? Photo
Dean Blake I). Morant will pick up his award on Oct. 21.
And Justice for All
Morant selected for illustrious honor
CHRONICLE STAFF RFPORT
Wake Forest University
School of Law Dean Blake D.
Morant has been selected for the
prestigious liqual Justice Works'
John R Kramer Outstanding
Law School Dean Award.
The award honors a law
school dean who has successful
ly demonstrated leadership in
building an institution that nur
tures and fortifies a spirit of pub
lic service during his tenure at
an Equal Justice Works partici
pating member law school. The
mission of Equal Justice Works
is to create a just society by
mobilizing the next generation
of lawyers committed to equal
justice.
"The Student Executive
Board of the Pro Bono Project
chose to nominate Dean Morant
for this award in part because of
his significant role in supporting
the establishment of the Pro
Bono Project and Public Interest
Initiative last year, combined
with his other many accomplish
ments in other areas across the
law school and the profession."
said board member Craig
Principe, a member of the Class
of 12. "Receipt of this award
recognizes not only Dean
Morant's achievements, but also
the accomplishments of all the
students, faculty, administrators
and staff w ho do so much to con
tribute to the law school's public
service initiatives. This award
belongs to the entire law school
community."
With the blessing and support
of Wake Forest University
President Nathan O. Hatch and
Sec Moranl on A5
Shoppers can
donate to YMCA
at JCPenney stores
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
From October 13-26, shoppers at the Hanes Mall
JCPenney are invited to round-up their purchases to the near
est whole dollar and donate the difference to YMCA Child
Care Services to support quality afterschool programs in
their community. The YMCA has partnered with JCPenney
to provide children in need with access to life-enriching
atterschool pro
grams that fos
ter their aca
demic, physical
and social
development.
"The avail
ability of quali
ty. affordable
afterschool pro
grams continues
to be an impor
tant community
objective in
order to meet
the needs of
JCPenne
- Every Day Matters "
said Maria
Aristizabal, YMCA Child jCD-COITI
Care Services Director. ' *
"The support of JCPenney customers will make it possible
for more local youth to participate in the YMCA's after
school programming, which includes character development,
homework support and physical activity in a Christian envi
ronment."
According to America After 3PM. a 2009 Afterschool
Alliance report commissioned by JCPenney Afterschool,
more than a quarter of America's school children are on their
own between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day. More
parents seek the resources to enroll their children in a bene
ficial afterschool program that helps kids develop social
skills, engage in physical activity and achieve academic suc
cess - all within a safe and nurturing environment.
JCPenney s continuing support and commitment to the after
school cause has made it possible for more children to par
ticipate in such positive afterschool environments nation
wide.
Toasting Telford
Truliant Photo
W inston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools announced its Principal of the Year on
Wednesday, Oct. 5 at a breakfast sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union. Here,
winner Kurt Telford ( second from right) of West Forsyth High School stands with ( from
left) Truliant CEO and /' resident Marc Schaefer; Charles Goransson, the credit union's
S\'P of Human Resources and Organizational Development; and Marjorie Rorie, direc
tor of Community Services at Truliant. Telford has been a principal in the school system
for 17 years, including the last nine at West Forsyth. He has also served as principal of
Fast Forsyth High School and Northwest Middle School.
Restaurants honored with Hope du Jour Awards
CHRONICLF STAFF RI POR1
Several restaurants were honored during a recent meeting of the Hoard of Directors of
Crisis Control Ministry for their support of Hope du Jour, an annual fundraising event where
eateries give a portion of their profits to Crisis Control.
Among the restaurants receiving honors were:
Don Juan's Mexican Restaurant in Kernersville. which received the award for the "Most
CriMtCoMml Minntrv Phr*<>
From left: dreg Burton. Daniel (Has now of the Village
Tavern Hanes Mall; Tani Xhaferi and Silvana Lino of
Carney's of Kernersville; Ruth Shaw of The Pegg House Tea
Room; and Joanne Viren.
Money Raised by a First-time
Participant." Don Juan's raised
$5 14.66.
Village Tavern on Hanes
Mall Boulevard, which
received the award for the
"Most Money Raised." It was
the third time the restaurant
has earned that honor. This
year, it raised $1 .216.72.
Cagney's of Kernersville
received the award for the
"Largest Percentage Increase
over 2009." Cagney's contri
bution this year was 142 per
cent more than it was last year
The Pegg House Tea Room
in Kernersville received the
award for "Best Supportive
Advertising."
The awards were presented by Crisis Control Ministry Executive Director Margaret Elliott:
Joanne Viren. chair of the Hope du Jour Planning Committee; ind Greg Burton of Piedmont
Natural Gas. one of the sponsors of Hope du Jour.
The 21st annual Hope du Jour will be held on May 3. 201 1 . A list of current participating
restaurants can be found at u ww.hopedujour.org.
INOBLh to open
office at St. Aug
CHRON1CLK STAH REPORt
Local, state and federal law
enforcement officials from across
the Triangle area were on hand
recently at Saint Augustine's
College in Raleigh to announce a
partnership between the school and
the Eastern North Carolina Chapter
of the National Organization of
Black Law Enforcement Executives
(NOBLE),
NOBLE will locate a chapter
office on the campus of Saint
Augustine's. This is the first time a
chapter of the organization of law
enforcement executives has located
on the campus
of a historical
ly black col
lege or univer
sity.
With the
university
office. NOBLE
hopes to fulfill
its mission and
philosophy by
creating com
munity part
Parker
ncrships designed to strengthen
effective law enforcement and
engage in public service initiatives
that will not only benefit the stu
dents of Saint Augustine's College,
but also serve the surrounding com
munity.
The Eastern North Carolina
Chapter office and Saint
Augustine's College will collabo
rate in creating opportunities such
as mentorship programs for stu
dents. internships, and scholarships
and grants for students pursuing
degrees in the criminal justice field
The Chapter office at Saint
Augustine's College may also play
host to national NOBLE events.
Among those on hand for the
announcement were Scott J. Parker,
U.S. Marshal for the Eastern
District of North Carolina;
Mornsville Police Chief Ira Jones;
Chief Scott Hunter of the State
Capital Police; Chief John Manley
Ir. of the Rocky Mount Police
Department; Lt. Col. Wellington
Scott, director of Field Operations
for the North Carolina State
Highway Patrol; and Captain Terry
Green of the Wake County Sheriff's
Department