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Telling the Untold Story

Telling the Untold StoryPlans for three new African American museums are under way, signaling a growing interest in Black history, culture. But is it too much of a good thing?By Kendra Hamiltonuestion: What do Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg, Va., and Charleston, S.C., have in common? Answer: Each city will, in the next three to five years, […]

Faculty & Staff

Women, Minorities Rare on Science, Engineering Faculties

Women, Minorities Rare on Science, Engineering FacultiesWASHINGTONSeveral decades after the passage of Title IX, the law that promises equal opportunity for women in all aspects of federally funded education programs, women are still severely underrepresented on science, technology, engineering and mathematics faculties and exist primarily at the lowest professorial ranking, according to a report released […]

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U of Texas Panel Suggests Ways to Soothe Racial Tensions

U of Texas Panel Suggests Ways to Soothe Racial TensionsHOUSTONA University of Texas panel seeking to end racial tensions on campus has recommended the university require sensitivity training for campus police and hire an administrator to promote campus diversity. The 15-member task force, made up of students, faculty and staff, was appointed by UT President […]

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A Responsibility to Tell

A Responsibility to TellHistorians have long identified the essential role of storytelling in the African and African American experience. The griot, responsible for preserving the legacies and memories of a people for future generations, held an esteemed position in the community. This special Black History Month edition of Black Issues continues in that tradition, particularly […]

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Events

EVENTSFEBRUARYFeb. 1-3National Center for Alternative CertificationFirst Annual ConferenceRiverwalk MarriottSan Antonio, TexasContact: David T. ChesterPhone: (202) 822-8280Web: www.ncei.comFeb. 1-5Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers Institute for Facilities ManagementTampa Marriott WatersideTampa, Fla.Web: www.appa.orgFeb. 8-10American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)Academic Affairs Winter Meeting 2004“Embracing Change: Universities In a New Era”Wyndham Harbour Island HotelTampa Bay, Fla. Web: […]

Events

EVENTSJANUARYJan. 25-27Second National Conference on Best Practices in Black Student AchievementThe Conference Center and Inn at Clemson UniversityClemson, S.C.Phone: (864) 656-2200Web: www.clemson.edu/bestpractices2FEBRUARYFeb. 2-4National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)2004 Annual Meeting Hyatt Regency–Capitol HillWashington, D.C. Contact: Tony Pals Phone: ( 202) 739-0474E-mail: tony@naicu.eduWeb: www.naicu.edu/meetings/index.shtmlFeb. 29-March 3League for Innovation in the Community College7th Annual Innovations […]

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African American Online Guide Book Released

African American Online Guide Book ReleasedTOLEDO, OhioFor those researching African American history and culture on the Internet, a recently published book may provide guidance as to how to get started. Dr. Abdul Alkalimat, a sociology and Africana studies professor at the University of Toledo has authored The African American Experience in Cyberspace: A Resource Guide […]

Scholars of Note: Sociology

SociologyA Cutting-Edge ApproachEarl Wright IITitle: Assistant Professor, Sociology, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Central FloridaEducation: Ph.D., Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., Sociology, University of Memphis; B.A., History/Black Studies, University of MemphisAge: 32Earl Wright II’s undergraduate academic career got off to a shaky start. His life had been one of football and partying. The […]

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Scholars of Note: English

EnglishIlluminating The DiasporaBrent Hayes EdwardsTitle: Associate Professor of English, Department of English, Rutgers University, New BrunswickEducation: Ph.D., M.A., Department of English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University; B.A., Literature, Yale University Age: 35Following his college graduation, Brent Hayes Edwards left the United States for Paris — armed with a condensed library of African American and Francophone […]

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Events

JANUARYJan. 21-Feb. 1The 11th Annual Southeastern African American Student Leadership Conference (SEAASLC)“Creating Leaders Today to Conquer Tomorrow”Meredith CollegeRaleigh, N.C.E-mail: seaaslc@meredith.eduWeb: www.meredith.edu/seaaslcJan. 28-Feb.1United Negro College Fund 58th National Alumni Council/46th National Pre-Alumni Council Conference“Preserving Our Legacy of Academic Excellence”Peabody Hotel Memphis, Tenn.Contact: Ms. Alfreda Edwards: (800) 331-2244FEBRUARYFeb. 1-5The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers’ Institute for […]

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Texas A&M to Leave Race Out of Admissions Decisions

Texas A&M to Leave Race Out of Admissions Decisions University says it will step up minority recruiting, offer scholarships While many colleges nationwide are scrambling to use affirmative action in admissions, Texas A&M University has announced it won’t give race any special consideration. Instead, A&M officials are confident that efforts such as stepped-up minority recruiting […]

Education Funding Up in the Air

Education Funding Up in the AirBipartisan efforts still under way to increase spending package Republicans have pushed a tardy $373 billion spending package through the U.S. House of Representatives that would increase overall funding for the U.S. Department of Education by $2.9 billion, despite conservative objections that the measure had too many hometown projects and […]

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