https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/f1fdcb1767c9b168c1916dcb1e1727bb.pdf c09c9dd7a2bda3a988ded6b118082901 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 22, issue 17 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. A Celebration Of Diversity And Progress Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document A BLACK HISTORY 'MONTH PERSPECTIVE ACELEB~ DIVERSITY AND PROGRESS By:Erica L. Sanchez NewsEditor Thereexists, in order to acknowledge the historical strivingsof a people, a time entitled Black History Month, which occurs during the four weekson Febnuary. Within it lie buried many things, which, , if viewed with patience, show the physical contributions and spiritual triumphs of the African-American people, along with the meaning of what it is to be black now at the dawning of the twenty-fi"t century. The fact that Black History Month existsat all has been reason for celebration, but some believe Ihatit may not be all that it appears to be. Herein are writ- lensome of the Parkside administration and faculty that recently gave their opinions on thefaults and successes of the venerable period called Black History Month. Anthony Brown, director of IheCenter for Educational and Cultural Advancement (CECA,) saidthat "as an African- American in the United States, Black History Month is the remembrance and knowledge that we must be the conscience in America for what is truly equal and unbiased in educa- tion, social reform, and political I affai" ...that the bashing of any race is the same as the bashing ofour race, and we must also I remember to make the stum- bling blocks of our past the stepping stones of our future. I We should not let titles and the perceived marginalityof our racelimit our existence in the World order. We are African- J Americans in the United States, I but we are black throughout the World." When asked about the mean- ing of Black History Month, Larry Turner, CECA coordina- tor, answered that it was " a time for all, not only African- Americans, to gain insight and appreciation for the richness that is our culture. By develop. ing this appreciation, we enable people of all cultures to interact and social ize more effectively." Dr. Howard Cohen, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost, believed that the acknowledg- ment of African-American his- torical contributions should be continued throughout the year. "The expansion of the history of all people is a good and benefi- cialthing. It is useful to focus of the month of Febnuary in this Mr. Anthony Brown manner, but our goal should be to make the inclusion of black history more than just a one month affair. However, this is a good beginning." Dr. James Kinchen, Associate Professor of Music, stated that lithe observation of African- American history in 1994 can be equated with Dickens' state- ment in 'A Tale of Two Cities:' lilt was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Once I heard that Black History Month was a kind of ghetto, and I believe that there is creedence to that. The original idea for the ghetto was to contain the Jewish people--and because of economics and zoning, they could never get out. It became a handy place to confine ...and a month is a convienent vehicle to contain the black experi- ence. You deal with it now and you are done with it. However, the other side to the ghetto analogy is that np matter how bad it is, there is always someone who calls it home. Where else would you live? If we did not have this month, where else wou Id we have to celebrate all that is good and positive about the black experi- ence? It is really a two-edged sword." "Some people will not even calion you to do things until Black History Month." Kinchen said. "You always have calls then. You are black, but also a professor 1 a doctor, a per- former, whatever. If you have something worth sharing, some- thing worth saying, something worth doing in February, it is worth the same thing at all other times. However," he added, "I do think that it is admirable for the Black History Month Committee to schedule events all year long." Roseann Mason, coordinator of the Writing Center, believed that Black History Month is a "step in the right direction. Also, I think it is wonderful that the Black History Month Committee has incorporated events throughout the year, because black history should be recognized as all history is rec- ognized." Pamela Smith, the director of Student Support Services, stated that "Black History Month calls attention to the contributors ...and it allows us to rightfully acknowledge the things left out of history. It gives us a chance to concen- trate on the positive aspects. Ms. Pamela Smith The ideal would be for us not to need a Black History Month, for if the truth was integrated into American History, we would not need to emphasize separatism from Euro- Americans. I applaud the spot- light for one month, but the challenge is to be integrated into all history." 'While it is appropriate for African-Americans to take pride," Smith continued, "we need to educate the rest of the university and the surrounding community on the contributions of African-Americans. I am not saying that whites should not celebrate their heritage but I am could further interpret the mes- sage "exclusion" sendsto all Americans, but I don't think I need to. Yet, despite many issuesand concerns, there is a great deal to be celebrated." When asked for her opinion, Janet Days, advisor in Student Support Services, said that "although we celebrate Black History in the month of February, I think it isa time to recant the contributions in his- tory of African-Americans, and it is important to realize this all year long. I am glad that the Black History Month Committee is organizing events all year around, because it should not be celebrated in one month. Hopefu Ily, one day there will be common accep~ tance of all people of all walks of life." Perhaps one day there will not be a need for a Black History Month, because the educational systems and society in general will have properly blended the history of all peo- ple equally in our textbooks, for all to read and be proud. We should always remember the words of W.E.B. Dubois, when he wrote "that mind and soul according well, may make one music as before, but vaster." VICTOR LUBASI SITS ATIENTIVELY AS HE PAUSES AND REFLECTS ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH saying that we should celebrate our forefathers and educate other ethnic groups about their contributors. II Vickie Barker, Program Assistant at Student Support Services, said, "as we approach Black History Month each year, my hope restores that many Americans will take this oppor- tunity to learn of the many con- tributions African-Americans 'have made to the stnucturing of this country. Those contribu- tions range from sweat-equity to invention. But, of even greater importance is recogni- tion by all Americans that African-American history is crit- ically significant to the history Vickie Barker of this country, and that thor- ough knowledge of American history is dishonorable without the inclusion of our history. I z ADMINISTRATION ENFORCES NEW COURSE PROGRAM by Erica L. Sanchez News Editor Recently, the Parkside adminis- tration decided to implement a new program that may help the student make long-term decisions about the classes they wili take in semesters to come. Courses would now be listed in the course schedules two years ahead, allowing the students to plan their schedules early, instead of having to wait (or the upcoming semesters to pick courses that mayor may not not be available. Dr. Howard Cohen, Parkside's Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost, expanded on this deci- sion in a recent interview. "Instead of simply giving one semester in the course schedule, say fall of '94, we would give both fall '94 and spring of '95, and fall of '95 and spring of '96. There will be a list of courses, by department, along with the time period of day or evening. "Hopefully," Cohen added, "this will help to inform students about what will be offered currently, along with the future classes. The students will know that we offer what we promised we would." When asked about the new format, Dr. Ben Greenebaum, the Dean of Science and Technology, said "what we are trying to do is help the student. This will tell them what will hap- pen over the semesters to come. However, there is a warning- the plans are subject to change, therefore the schedule is not an iron-clad promise. There are always changes that can occur ...someone quits, a new faculty member arrives. But we are predicting what will happen in the upcoming semesters. Science has regular cycles, because we know that we will offer the core classes the begin- ning courses every year. The course catalogues tell the fre- quency of certain classes, so what we are doing is transferring this information to another loca- tion: the semester catalogues. This action will make the regular information more widely avail- able. Some Parkside professors had doubts about the change. Dr. Alan Shu card, professor of English, said that "I have the sense that I understand the good intentions behind the long range schedule, and it looks like, on the surface, that it would help the students. That is the intent. However, the main problem is that there will be changes, per- haps considerable ones, in what departments can offer when the times comes over a two year period. I hope that students will understand that schedules are subject to change. That being said, one must wonder about the value of the exercise." Overall, the administration, the professors, and the students may benefit from the new schedu Ie program, which will allow every- one to be informed about the upcoming classes in the years to come. Although changes in the curriculum will most likely be unavoidable, it is beneficial to the individual creating his/her course schedu Ie to know what will be offered in their fields in the upcoming years. la-KEY OPERATORS PAR't-TDlE Johnson International, Inc. has L.aediate openings for part- time la-key machineoperators. Duties include: operating a proor ..aclUne, balancinq incominqdeposit and debit items, fillling, assisting with Mil and processiZ19error corrections. SuccessfUlcandidates will have lO-key calculator experience, qood dexterity and math sJtills. Requires accuracy and attention to detail. Must be able to Yorkunder pres.sure and meet deadlines. Hours: )londay 11:00 a.... to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday- Thursday3:30 p.m. to 7:30 P:lIl. and Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Johnson International, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits including: -Vacation, sick and holiday pay -Profit sharing -Life insurance -40lk savings plan -Pension plan -Tuition reimbursement Qualified candidates mayapply at: HERITAGE BANK AND TRUST attn: Human Resources 5901 Durand Ave. Racine, WI 53406 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Elllployer I Community classes offered by Red Cross By Erica Sanchez News Editor Current openings have recently been announced in the February schedule of the Lakeshore Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, located at 4521-Taylor Avenue, Racine. The classes will include some of the important basic techniques for those in the practice of saving lives, as well as for those who simply wantto know how to per- form these valuable first aid methods. First, there is the Standard First Aid class (February 22 and 24, Tuesday (6-10 p.rn.) and Thursday (6-B:30 p.m.,)-a course that includes Adult CPR training as well as valuable First Aid for shock, bleeding, stroke, diabetic emergencies, hypother- mia, and more. Students that successfully complete this class will earn a one year Adult CPR certification, as well as a three year Standard First Aid certifica- tion. Next is the Community First Aid and Safety class (Feb. 26, Saturday (8-5 p.rn.l-s-one that contains Infant, Child, and Adult CPR training along with the I Standard First Aid as well. The I student who manages to suceos< I fully this class will receive the I one year certification in I Community CPR, along will> th, ' three year certification in j • Standard First Ald. I ' Lastly, we have Community : CPR on Feb. Band 10, Tuesday , I 6-9 p.rn., and Thursday, 5-9 p.ml' This regular class simply features. Infant, Child, and Adult CPR. I The students who sign up and ' complete this course successfully I will receive a one year certifica-1 tion in Community CPR. The students who decide to take this valuable course must remember I[ , to attend both sessions of the Community CPR course in ord. to successfully gain their proper certification. I The classes are not costly and are indiVidually priced. The Standard First Aid class is $24, with the Community First Aid al $40 and the Community CPR at $22. Those of you who are in~I' ested are eagerly urged to the chapter at 553-4060 for more i' information or to make a reserv tion and register. SUMO ESTLIN 1 1 il-I'I' 8J THENATION'S .IL.! IJ." # I SPORT IS .-."S:~:': EER. AT ISLAND WESTON THURSDAY FEB. 3RD, 10TH, & 17 CO-ED SIGN-UP AT 8PM. WRESllING BEGINS AT9:30 PM EVERY THURSDAY IS LADIES NIGHT! Ladies enjoy "Ircc' rails and tappers 8pm to midnight ($3,00 cover) Friday, Feb.!I: lIRiot Act' (Rock) 1111 Ilk" t \II' Friday, Feb. 18: u3tNm3 A (Top 4Cl'A1lemative) Friday, Feb.lS: list, Ain'f' (Allfmative) Island West 6501 Washington Ave. 886-5151 Coming soon: 1h' , Friday,J'IL1Jl: I ~ Inh~' (Top 4IVAJternatm:) Frid.y, Feb. 4: IIMOOem Art' (AIt,matil.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Ranger News, Volume 22, issue 17, February 11, 1994 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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