u t1 0 o k mPublication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville FCC] launches a special African American History Scholarship Banquet Considering previous speakers Louis Gossett ]r., Ruby Dee and the Rev. ]esse Jackson, FCC]’s African American History Scholarship Banquet has always featured individuals who are outstanding in their field. But this year’s speaker, Dr. Mae ]emison, is nothing short of out of this world. As a science mission specialist on the STS—47 Spacelab “]” flight on the Shuttle Endeavor (launched Sept. 12, 1992), ]emison conducted experiments in life sciences, material sciences and was co— investigator for the Bone Cell Research experiment. While her role as a researcher was valuable to the field of medicine and science, her role as an astronaut was even more valuable — ]emison holds the distinction of being the first African American woman to go into space. This honor, however, is only one in a lifetime of achievements for ]emison. A graduate of Stanford University (with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and African/Afro—American studies) and Cornell Medical School (with a doctorate in medicine), ]emison worked as a general practitioner in Los Angeles and spent two and a half years as an area Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa before joining NASA in 1987. Her success was highlighted two years ago with the establishment of the Mae C. ]emison Academy, an alternative public school in Detroit, Mich. Because of the lack of role models in her field and the roadblocks to women and minorities, ]emison is committed to ensuring that the fields of science and technology represent the full spectrum of gender, ethnic and cultural diversity of the United States. See “Scholarship Banquet” on page 4. Physician and astronaut Mae .Iemison will be the guest speaker at FCCJ’s 1994 African American History Scholarship Banquet. 1994 Black History Month calendar Black History Month may be one of the most popular — and successful — events at FCC], but Elizabeth Cobb, dean of students, Kent Campus, hopes that it will eventually ' be discontinued. “The purpose of Black History Month is to make all people in the United States aware of the accomplishments of African Americans,” said Cobb, who is chairman of this year’s event. “But I believe that one day we will outgrow the need to have a celebra— tion like Black History Month. And one day we will come together in the recognition of African Americans without having to hold an event.” Until that time, however, FCC] will continue to celebrate Black History Month during February. This year’s events, in support of the theme “Empowering African American Organizations Through Educa— tion,” are as unique and varied as the individuals they recognize. For more information on specific events, contact the appropriate campus representative. Downtown Campus: Clashous Witherspoon, 633—8209 Kent Campus: Callie Williams, 381—3611 North Campus: Beulah Williams, 766—6541 South Campus: Charles Smires, 646—2150 Tuesday, Feb. 1 1 1 a.m.: Edward Waters College choir in concert, Kent Campus, auditorium 1 1 a.m.: South Campus kick—off program, featuring the FCC] Chorale and student speakers, including the winner of the South Campus Black History Month Speech Contest, South Campus, auditorium 5:30 p.m.: 1994 Jacksonville Black History Month Calendar unveiling, Southern Bell Tower Wednesday, Feb. 2 1 1 a.m.: Ethnic food tasting, Kent Campus, Room F—1 14 11 a.m.: “African American Inventors,” featuring historian Bruce Bridges, North Campus, auditorium Thursday, Feb. 3 1 1 a.m.: “African American Inventors,” featuring historian Bruce Bridges, Downtown Campus, large auditorium Friday, Feb. 4 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — “Ain’t Scared of Your Jails” (1960—1961), Downtown Campus, large auditorium Monday, Feb. noon: Eyes on the Prize video series ~— “Awaken— ings” (1954—1956), Kent Campus, auditorium 12: 10 p.m.: “Empowering African American Organizations Through Education,” a panel discussion, featuring community organization leaders, South Campus, auditorium 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series —— “No Easy Walk” ( 1962—1966), Downtown Campus, large auditorium Wednesday, Feb. 9 12: 10 p.m.: A book forum on “Waiting to Exhale,” led by Marcella Washington, South Campus, Room U—152 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series —- “No Easy Walk” ( 1962—1966), Downtown Campus, large auditorium Thursday, Feb. 10 11 a.m.: Tots ’N Teens Theater, Kent Campus, auditorium 11 a.m.: “Valuing Cultural Diversity,” featuring youth motivational speaker the Rev. Ed Hayes, North Campus, auditorium 7:30 p.m.: Gospel concert, featuring the FCC] ]ubilee Singers and recording artist and evangelist Karen Winston Rozier, Downtown Campus, auditorium Monday, Feb. 14 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series —— “Mississippi: Is This America” (1962—1964), Downtown Campus, auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 15 l 1 a.m.: “The Life of Anna Kingsley,” featuring author Michael Nyenhuis, Kent Campus, auditorium 12:30 p.m.: Poetry readings, featuring FCC] students, faculty and staff, South Campus, Room U— 1 52 Wednesday, Feb. 16 11 a.m.: Ethnic food tasting, Kent Campus, Room F—l 14 11:30 a.m.: 10th Annual African American Food Festival, Downtown Campus, lobby Thursday, Feb. 17 noon: “AIDS Awareness Update,” featur— ing dentist Dr. Gerald Cioffi, North Campus, auditorium Friday, Feb. 18 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — —- “Mississippi: Is This America” (1962— 1964), Downtown Campus, auditorium Monday, Feb. 21 1 1 a.m.: “Cosmetology: An International Approach to Diversity in the Year 2000,” featuring international cosmetology consultant Olive Benson, North Campus, auditorium 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — — “Bridge to Freedom” (1965), Downtown Campus, auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 22 1 2: 15 p.m.: Multicultural food festival, featuring Dennis Stewart and the FCC] Jazz Combo, South Campus, cafeteria INSIDE Wednesday, Feb. 23 noon: Traditional African fashions presented by Kemet House, Downtown Campus, auditorium Thursday, Feb. 24 1 1 a.m.: Ethnic food festival, African cultural exhibits and Greek step show, Kent Campus, Room D—104 and courtyard 11 a.m.: International food festival and competition, North Campus, auditorium and atrium 1 1 a.m.: “Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. ,” movie, North Campus, auditorium Friday, Feb. 25 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — ”Bridge to Freedom" ( 1965), Downtown Campus, auditorium 7:30 p.m.: Annual African American History Scholarship Banquet, featuring Astronaut Mae ]emison, Marina Hotel at St. ]ohns Place Monday, Feb. 28 noon: Eyes on the Prize video series — The Time Has Come (1964—1966), Kent Campus, Room D—104 12:10 p.m.: Talent showcase, featuring FCC] students, faculty and staff, South Campus, Room U—152 , OCR Text: u t1 0 o k mPublication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville FCC] launches a special African American History Scholarship Banquet Considering previous speakers Louis Gossett ]r., Ruby Dee and the Rev. ]esse Jackson, FCC]’s African American History Scholarship Banquet has always featured individuals who are outstanding in their field. But this year’s speaker, Dr. Mae ]emison, is nothing short of out of this world. As a science mission specialist on the STS—47 Spacelab “]” flight on the Shuttle Endeavor (launched Sept. 12, 1992), ]emison conducted experiments in life sciences, material sciences and was co— investigator for the Bone Cell Research experiment. While her role as a researcher was valuable to the field of medicine and science, her role as an astronaut was even more valuable — ]emison holds the distinction of being the first African American woman to go into space. This honor, however, is only one in a lifetime of achievements for ]emison. A graduate of Stanford University (with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and African/Afro—American studies) and Cornell Medical School (with a doctorate in medicine), ]emison worked as a general practitioner in Los Angeles and spent two and a half years as an area Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa before joining NASA in 1987. Her success was highlighted two years ago with the establishment of the Mae C. ]emison Academy, an alternative public school in Detroit, Mich. Because of the lack of role models in her field and the roadblocks to women and minorities, ]emison is committed to ensuring that the fields of science and technology represent the full spectrum of gender, ethnic and cultural diversity of the United States. See “Scholarship Banquet” on page 4. Physician and astronaut Mae .Iemison will be the guest speaker at FCCJ’s 1994 African American History Scholarship Banquet. 1994 Black History Month calendar Black History Month may be one of the most popular — and successful — events at FCC], but Elizabeth Cobb, dean of students, Kent Campus, hopes that it will eventually ' be discontinued. “The purpose of Black History Month is to make all people in the United States aware of the accomplishments of African Americans,” said Cobb, who is chairman of this year’s event. “But I believe that one day we will outgrow the need to have a celebra— tion like Black History Month. And one day we will come together in the recognition of African Americans without having to hold an event.” Until that time, however, FCC] will continue to celebrate Black History Month during February. This year’s events, in support of the theme “Empowering African American Organizations Through Educa— tion,” are as unique and varied as the individuals they recognize. For more information on specific events, contact the appropriate campus representative. Downtown Campus: Clashous Witherspoon, 633—8209 Kent Campus: Callie Williams, 381—3611 North Campus: Beulah Williams, 766—6541 South Campus: Charles Smires, 646—2150 Tuesday, Feb. 1 1 1 a.m.: Edward Waters College choir in concert, Kent Campus, auditorium 1 1 a.m.: South Campus kick—off program, featuring the FCC] Chorale and student speakers, including the winner of the South Campus Black History Month Speech Contest, South Campus, auditorium 5:30 p.m.: 1994 Jacksonville Black History Month Calendar unveiling, Southern Bell Tower Wednesday, Feb. 2 1 1 a.m.: Ethnic food tasting, Kent Campus, Room F—1 14 11 a.m.: “African American Inventors,” featuring historian Bruce Bridges, North Campus, auditorium Thursday, Feb. 3 1 1 a.m.: “African American Inventors,” featuring historian Bruce Bridges, Downtown Campus, large auditorium Friday, Feb. 4 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — “Ain’t Scared of Your Jails” (1960—1961), Downtown Campus, large auditorium Monday, Feb. noon: Eyes on the Prize video series ~— “Awaken— ings” (1954—1956), Kent Campus, auditorium 12: 10 p.m.: “Empowering African American Organizations Through Education,” a panel discussion, featuring community organization leaders, South Campus, auditorium 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series —— “No Easy Walk” ( 1962—1966), Downtown Campus, large auditorium Wednesday, Feb. 9 12: 10 p.m.: A book forum on “Waiting to Exhale,” led by Marcella Washington, South Campus, Room U—152 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series —- “No Easy Walk” ( 1962—1966), Downtown Campus, large auditorium Thursday, Feb. 10 11 a.m.: Tots ’N Teens Theater, Kent Campus, auditorium 11 a.m.: “Valuing Cultural Diversity,” featuring youth motivational speaker the Rev. Ed Hayes, North Campus, auditorium 7:30 p.m.: Gospel concert, featuring the FCC] ]ubilee Singers and recording artist and evangelist Karen Winston Rozier, Downtown Campus, auditorium Monday, Feb. 14 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series —— “Mississippi: Is This America” (1962—1964), Downtown Campus, auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 15 l 1 a.m.: “The Life of Anna Kingsley,” featuring author Michael Nyenhuis, Kent Campus, auditorium 12:30 p.m.: Poetry readings, featuring FCC] students, faculty and staff, South Campus, Room U— 1 52 Wednesday, Feb. 16 11 a.m.: Ethnic food tasting, Kent Campus, Room F—l 14 11:30 a.m.: 10th Annual African American Food Festival, Downtown Campus, lobby Thursday, Feb. 17 noon: “AIDS Awareness Update,” featur— ing dentist Dr. Gerald Cioffi, North Campus, auditorium Friday, Feb. 18 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — —- “Mississippi: Is This America” (1962— 1964), Downtown Campus, auditorium Monday, Feb. 21 1 1 a.m.: “Cosmetology: An International Approach to Diversity in the Year 2000,” featuring international cosmetology consultant Olive Benson, North Campus, auditorium 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — — “Bridge to Freedom” (1965), Downtown Campus, auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 22 1 2: 15 p.m.: Multicultural food festival, featuring Dennis Stewart and the FCC] Jazz Combo, South Campus, cafeteria INSIDE Wednesday, Feb. 23 noon: Traditional African fashions presented by Kemet House, Downtown Campus, auditorium Thursday, Feb. 24 1 1 a.m.: Ethnic food festival, African cultural exhibits and Greek step show, Kent Campus, Room D—104 and courtyard 11 a.m.: International food festival and competition, North Campus, auditorium and atrium 1 1 a.m.: “Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. ,” movie, North Campus, auditorium Friday, Feb. 25 12:30 p.m.: Eyes on the Prize video series — ”Bridge to Freedom" ( 1965), Downtown Campus, auditorium 7:30 p.m.: Annual African American History Scholarship Banquet, featuring Astronaut Mae ]emison, Marina Hotel at St. ]ohns Place Monday, Feb. 28 noon: Eyes on the Prize video series — The Time Has Come (1964—1966), Kent Campus, Room D—104 12:10 p.m.: Talent showcase, featuring FCC] students, faculty and staff, South Campus, Room U—152 , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter Resorted,1994,January 1994,January 1994 1, January 1994 1