The Spelman Spotlight ■ Volume XVI No.2 SS 18 111 ■ a((s# «00(5 October 10, 2001 New provost reaches out to Spelman community sity of California as well as a situation. However, we must all with every person on what their Kristina Swann Professor at Stanford University, Staff Writer learn to work together to reach a particular needs are for the year and the first head of the Depart­ central goal of success. This and what their academic inter­ ment of Ethnic Studies at Mills would require the use of new ests are for the future. I find the This year the Spelman College in California. technology, the arts and social ADW course one of the most community welcomes New Pro­ SS: What future plans do and hard sciences, which are all critical courses offered here at vost, Dr. Joyce Elaine King. A you have for creating a ‘beloved aspects of the human experi­ Spelman. I can remember study­ native of Fresno, California, Dr. community’ at Spelman Col­ ence.” ing Western Civilization in 1965 King attended Stanford Univer­ lege? SS: As the new Provost, at Stanford University. sity for both her undergraduate JK: I would like to get to how do you plan to most effec­ Therefore, it is still impor­ degree in Sociology and post­ know the entire campus, student tively impact the Spelman stu­ tant today to incorporate history graduate degree in The Social body, and community, and con­ dent body? and Western Civilization into the Foundations of Education. Al­ tinue the Spelman tradition of JK: By working closely undergraduate curriculum and it though a new part of Spelman’s leadership and excellence-the with faculty, students, and staff, will continue to provide an edu­ faculty, Dr. King is not a stranger foundation on which the school I would like to enhance the cational perspective centered on to our school or the Atlanta Uni­ history and tradition. I am com­ versity Center. Her son attended ministrator, and researcher, I mitted to ways in which women Morehouse and her daughter, have brought an academic re­ serve the community and as an Spelman. As a result of her opti­ “We live in a global village and we search initiative to the Spelman educator, I am continuously mism for a progressive year, Dr. need opportunities to expand and under­ community with me. “Research looking for new ways to King has been embraced as a in Black Education,” is an edu­ strengthen the education of our new member of the Spelman stand the significance of being African cation and research initiative. students and enhance the role of community. Recently, The Spot­ women in a changing global context.” Out of this initiative, I have Spelman within the community. light sat down with Dr. King to helped to establish an African discuss her future aspirations for —Dr. Joyce King, Provost language course on the Internet Spelman College wel­ the college. of Spelman College for students, teachers, and oth­ comes the new Provost, Dr. King SS (Spelman Spotlight): ers. You may explore this to our ‘beloved community’ of Prior to coming to Spelman, website at www.coribe.org. women who serve. Her office is what other career positions did stands. modes of communication, sup­ SS: Do you plan to keep located on the first floor of the you hold? SS: What academic recom­ porting faculty research and your office open for students ^o Rockefeller Building. JK (Joyce King): Just be­ mendations would you make to scholarship, and providing op­ come and dialogue with you and fore coming to Spelman I was Spelman women? portunities for interdisciplinary your staff? What do you find as the Associate Provost at Medgar JK: We live in a global study and ways to link learning critical to the curriculum of the Evers College of the City Uni­ village and we need opportuni­ with community service, here students here at Spelman? versity of New York and the As­ ties to expand and understand the and abroad. JK: Yes. I hope to meet sociate Vice Chancellor at the significance of being African SS: What educational re­ and develop a personal relation­ University of New Orleans. women in a changing global con­ search endeavors have you led or ship with each student on Prior to that, I was Professor and text. Some of us are studying the contributed to pioneering aca­ Spelman’s campus. I would en­ Director of Teaching Education ways in which we can improve demic research? joy the opportunity to converse Programs at Santa Clara Univer­ our community and its economic JK: As an educator, ad­ Sisters should supports sisters, especially in the po­ N. E. W. Attitude of the SSGA litical arena. Spelmanite Sean Waites asks for the Spelman Spelman Student Government Association 2001-2002 Community’s support on important issues she plans to ad­ dress. Spelman Women’s Action Coalition Look for S.W.A.C.’s Black See “Spelmanite Sean Waites. .” E. Joyce Iyamu (S.W.A.C.). For those who didn't Fusion (a forum for sisters to speak ... page 3. Contributing Writer catch the bug, you missed the $5 on various issues) and Homecom­ party at Skate Towne on the 20th. ing (October 23-28) during the Glitter is not necessarily the “bling-bling” we ex­ The Spelman Student Gov­ month of Octo­ pected it to be. Find out the inside review on Mariah Carey’s ernment (S.G.A.) would like to wel­ ber. cinema premier. come students to a new year of in­ The See “Everything that glitters...” novative programs and effective S.S.G.A. wants .. .page 6. government. We began this school to be here for year with the theme N.E.W. (New you, but we Evolution of Women) Attitude to can’t do that Check out the inside scoop on getting the best makeup enlighten the student body with a without you. for your complexion. Get tips on how to refine your skin feeling of change and renewal that Please visit our for a healthy shine and to make those men say “OH MY!” is pertinent to everyone’s success office located See “Make-up for women of color...” this year. in room 104 .. .page 10. Were you contagious during Lower Manley the week of September 16-22? Con­ Concourse Hey get an outsider's opinion of the drama happen­ veying the N.E.W. Attitude theme, Monday-Fri­ ing with the athletic department. He seems to think that the Spelman Government Associa­ S.G.A. also gave out free food to day from 9am to 5pm to have your everything is OK, right? tion held its week during Septem­ Spelman students during Market concerns addressed. Please stop by ber 16- September 22. Some of the Friday. The week ended with the our office to fill out a student sur­ See “Issues in Spelman’s athletic department.. events included demonstrations by Walk for Success Program at vey so that we can have the tools ...page 11. M.A.C., Mary Kay, and a local Kennedy Middle School, where stu­ we need to help make your mussuse, while S.G.A. members dents went door to door in the neigh­ “Spelman experience” the best it treated office guests with treats and borhood surrounding the school, could possibly be. all that and more....... tours of the office. Mayoral candi­ encouraging parents to get involved Feel free to email us at date Gloria Tinubu also made a sur­ in their children’s educational pro­ spelmansga@ spelman.edu prise appearance at the S.G.A. cess. The week was a success. The Think Tank painting session on with any additional questions INSIDE S.G.A. would like to thank every­ Wednesday, coordinated by the one who participated. or concerns. The Spelman Spotlight Women in sports history Cynthia Daniels Editor-in-Chief Rashida R. Rawls highlight Executive Production Editor Beth Perry and Jennifer Smith Executive Managing Editors Natashia McGough Campus & Local News Editor Wilma Rudolph Wilma Rudolph held the use of her left leg. She in both track and Karen D. Fields Health Editor the world records in wore a brace until age 9 basketball. After high Shelby Larkin Arts & Entertainment Editor the 100- and 200- and by age twelve excelled school she attended Tennessee State meter dashes and the Jaela E. Neal Features Editor 4 x 100 meter relay University where she when she retired in graduated in 1963. Shauna Watkins Sports Editor 1962. During the 1960 Olympic Games in Rudolph was Aja Edmond Opinion & Editorial Editor Rome, she won gold inducted into the medals in the 100- and Black Sports Hall of Jamie Swift Lead Layout Artist 200-meter dashes Fame in 1973, four Layout Artists along with the 4 x 100- years later she Marisa Carter Kaylan Clemons meter relay. In the published her Leigh Davenport 1965 U.S. Olympic autobiography, Wilma: The Story of games, she won a Toni Scott Office Manager bronze medal in the 4 Wilma Rudolph. In x 100-meter relay. addition, Rudolph Deidra Greene Business Manager was inducted into the As a child, Rudolph Women’s Sports Hall Maya Brooks & Kelly Beaty Ad Managers suffered from scarlet of Fame in 1980, and the U.S. Olympic Hall fever, double The Spelman Spotlight is a biweekly publication. We welcome all submissions. pneumonia, and polio, of Fame in 1983. 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