■special orientation edition >[email protected] August 2009 The Voice of African-American Womanhood Core Values Academic Success Sisterhood Ethical/Moral Leadership Development Respect Balance Social Justice Diversity Living the Spelman - Office of Housing PHOTO BY: WHITNEY SKIPPINGS-DUPREE Clockwise from the left; The Core Values, posted In front of every residential hall; Students unload their cars at Howard Herrald Hall; SSGA members provice popcorn and cotton candy for the incoming students and their families inside the spc Five Important People The Most Major Welcome to the for Success at Spelman Decision of Your Life West End Who are the ‘bigplayers’ on the Spelman Many students don’t have a major in mind. It Spelman College’s campus College campus? The Spotlight tells you is nothing to be ashamed of— look inside for is placed in an interesting who they are, what they can do for you, and uncommonly chosen programs, and whether location. Learn more inside where you will find them. they may be of interest to you. about Spelman’s home. & ...becauseyou can’t change the world if there’s nothing left of it ed¡tor¡al2spotl¡ght Letter from the Editor Have you noticed that over these past couple of months everyone has been trying to impart upon you words of wisdom to help guide you through your journey at Spelman College? While some of this advice may be redundant, and in some cases, irrelevant, it is wise to listen and absorb these bits of information. The Spelman Spotlight staff knows the value of good advice, espe­ cially advice coming from your Spelman sisters - the women who were in the same position as you only one-to-three years ago! In this special edition, tailored especially for you, the Spotlight staff complied some insightful information that we believe will assist you as you transition into Spelman College and the Atlanta area. Some of the topics include: Selecting a major, Atlanta Hotspots, living with your roommate and the services offered in MacVicar Health Center. We hope these articles prove to be useful and relevant to Rebecca Clayton, Editor-in-Chief of the Spelman Spotlight your Spelman experience. If you are interested in sharing your views and writing about issues that intrigue and interest the Spelman and local Atlanta area community, we urge you to join the Spelman Spotlight We will be hosting an interest meeting for first-year students on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Be sure to check for updates on posted flyers throughout campus, which will list the confirmed location. My advice: Partake in all activities related to first-year students - no matter how “grown” or cool you may be. Keep in mind that once this year is over, you will never have another opportunity to relive those truly memorable first-year experiences. I wish you all the best success in striving to maintain a balance between work and play, following the rules, and making your own. Rebecca Clayton Editor-in-Chief Please send news tips and corrections to The Spelman Spotlight [email protected] Featured Writers For advertising, contact Executive Staff , Briana Haymon, Staff Writer [email protected] Rebecca Clayton, Editor-in-Chief Briyyah McClain, Staff Writer MiCo&Wc D. Sivicrson, Managing Editor Dénia Moreland, Staff Writer Whitney Skippings Dupree, Layout id Design Editor Lèâ Scruggs, Staff' Writer the Spelman Spotlight Brittney Daigle-Leonard, Chief Copy Editor Kiki Stenson, Staff Writer 350 Spelman LN SW Shannon Palmore, 'The Forum’ Editor Kelly Harper, Contributing Writer Campus Box #1234 Yasmine-imani McMorrin, Business Manager Michelle S. Jenkins, Contributing Writer Atlanta, GA 30314 1 E.K. Lofton, Contributing Writer Ms. Ouleye Ndoye, Advisor Interested in joining the staff? We are recruiting reporters, editors, page designers, advertising representatives and distribution team members. Applications are available August 25, 2009. All majors are welcome! -------------- news3spotlight---------- Secretary for Enrollment Management Welcomes the Class of 2013 Dear New Spelman Sister, your struggles, triumphs, faults, and Our Institution's foundation is built nitude of greatness that exudes from your unrelenting ability to prevail has upon the belief that there is no failure this collective unit of dynamic women. Congratulations on your acceptance prepared you for a time such as this! when the heart is encouraged to forge Spelman’s legacy stems from the amaz­ into Spelman College. It is with great The world is in dire need of leaders; through the darkness and create a path ing women who have come before you honor and privilege that we welcome leaders who are distinctively cultivated of light for all those whose lives will determined to impact the world. I you to our beloved Institution. We to hear its sincere and bitter cry. In this be impacted by your achievements. All encourage each of you to reach out to applaud your decision to be numbered moment, realize that Spelman College that you have in you, your hopes, your these Spelman Alumna for the wealth amongst some of the world’s most pro­ will be the place that will help prepare fears, your struggles and your dreams of knowledge, support and opportunity found emerging leaders. As you have you and instill the values necessary not are fundamental to your development; they can and will provide to you. journeyed through your life of prepa­ only to answer the call, but to answer as you commit yourself to defy nega­ Welcome to Spelman College, ration and growth, all of your efforts the call with purpose, admirable char­ tive expectations and strive to attain welcome to the place that has waited have led you to this season of innova­ acter and the principles needed to fill the highest standards of excellence. As for your arrival with great hope and tive opportunity. It is in this place, this the void. Be prepared to succeed, but a Spelman woman, each of you has per­ expectation for all the greatness that center of academic excellence that is be realistic in your expectations. Un­ sonally accepted the choice to change you will soon achieve. now charged with the honor of foster­ derstand that you will face many new the world. It is our hope that you will On behalf of the 2009-2010 Spelman ing and developing your personal and challenges and obstacles. Yet, bear in use your gifts and talents, as well as College Student Government Associa­ scholastic success. mind that this institution will provide your academic integrity to better the tion (SSGA), we welcome you and are This Institution, “built for you”, you with the encouragement and sup­ legacy of this institution, your commu­ excited for the inspiring journey that welcomes each and every one of port you will need to push through any nity, and the world. lies before you. your individual and unique gifts. We adversity and help you to reach your We welcome you now with the encourage you to step outside of who fullest potential. hope that you will take advantage of Sincerely, you were and step towards who you We ask that you prepare you every opportunity available to you. Gaybrielle LeAnn Gant are now becoming. Now that you have hearts and minds for this new jour­ We challenge you to accept no limits 2009-2010 SSGA Secretaryfor arrived you must realize that all of ney that you will soon embark upon. and to never under estimate the mag- Enrollment Management Five Important People for Success at Spelman Individuals to Know For Overall Success on Campus Kiki Stenson ly Daniel Tatum shared with the Spelman community that almost 50 percent of Spelman students are eli­ Staff Writer The Office of Disability Services is located in MacVicar Health Center in Wellness Services De­ gible to receive a Pell Grant - however, many of these partment located on the first floor. The office offers students also need additional financial assistance in To many first-year students, much of Spelman services to students with physical or mental impair­ the form of scholarships. Ms. McQuay supervises College is unfamiliar, and even intimidating. The ments that substantially affects one or more of their scholarship distribution and assist students in solicit­ Spelman Spotlight has provided a list of some of daily life activities. Ms. McDonald evaluates stu­ ing scholarships that are both need and merit based. the most beneficial and important people for new dents’ disability claims and offers services to accom­ Students with unmet financial need or students wish­ students to know in order to achieve professional, modate student’s specific requests. ing to obtain scholarships should visit Ms. McQuay academic, financial, and overall success. in Rockefeller Hall, Room 107. Students can also visit Dr. Geneva Baxter, Associate Dean of the, Kara Gardner one of Spelman’s newest Scholar­ Toni Ireland, Assistant Director of Career Plan­ Undergraduate Studies ship Coordinators. ning and Development 404-270-5218, [email protected] 404-270-5270, [email protected] Staci Bruce, Community Service Coordinator As an Associate Dean in the Office of Undergraduate 404-270- 5315, [email protected] The Office of CPD is located in the Milligan Build­ Studies, Dean Baxter is responsible for monitoring ing, Room 2306. The office is responsible for offering the overall progress of first-year students. She also To pass the first-year experience and Sophomore online career research centers, mock interviews, on and oversees the advising program for first-year students Assembly, students must perform at least six hours off campus recruiting, and resume critiques. Ms. Ire­ and coordinates a required course, “First-Year Expe­ of community service per semester. The Bonner Of­ land specifically assist in resume building and instruct­ rience.” Dean Baxter’s office is located in Rockefeller fice, responsible for the Bonner Scholars Program, ing students on how to access and utilize Spelman’s Hall.