After the fire: Parking prices School of Social drive faculty Work rebuilds It didn’t fit so they had to acquit!! By Regina M. Roberts to petition Staff Writer By Clarence Rolle Staff Writer The School of Social Work held its 75th Anniversary Cel- Members of Clark Atlanta Uni­ ebration/Rebuilding Fund at the versity faculty and staff circu­ Atlanta Airport Hilton Hotel. lated a petition in September to Oct.6 - 8 to generate funds to protest an increase in their annual rebuild Quarles-Washington parking charges on campus. Hall and commemorate its ex­ The university proposes to in­ istence. crease parking fares for faculty Initially held to raise money and staff from $15 per year to for scholarship funds, faculty $360 per year. The increase was development and other pro­ originally intended to come into grams, the scope of the celebra­ effect Oct. 1. tion was changed this year be­ However, after a meeting be­ cause of the arson that destroyed tween Faculty Assembly and the 80 percent of Quarles-Washing­ university’s cabinet, the univer­ ton Hall last semester. sity is willing to prorate thecharges The building had housed the until the Fair Street parking deck School of Social Work. is completed. The arsonist has not yet been “1 think the university should found and the School of Social have been more sensitive about Work administration has been making such tin increase in a year temporarily scattered about photo by Melvin Jackson when there were no pay in­ campus in places such as Haven Overjoyed: creases,” Dr. IsabellaFinkelstein. Warren, and McPheeters-Den- The nation stopped for 16 minutes. Tuesday, Oct. 3, between 1 pm and 1:16pm, bankers stopped cashing chairperson of the Faculty As­ nis. checks, air-traffic controllers delayed flights and in the conglomerate space of the Atlanta University Center, sembly, said. “We’re continuing to move students breathlessly awaited the highly anticipated verdict of The People vs Orenthal James Simpson case. Dr. Finkelstein said more than forward.” said Dr. Richard Lyle. Although Simpson was incarcerated 458 days, the long-sequestered jury reached their verdict of ‘Not Guilty' 300 faculty and staff members Interim Dean of the school. within four hours of deliberation. In the Bum / Ware Hall, students wailed cries of happiness and relief as continued on P2 continued on P2 a result of the controversial acquittal of Simpson. CAU Film Festival casts rolls and roles of positive African-Americans light African-American films forum to promote more festivals that reflect African-Americans like this one and ensure its future and other minorities in a more growth. positive image. The festival agenda includes In addition to the on-screen an array of workshops, screen­ presence of positive African- ings and banquets. The festival Americans in the film industry, is a city-wide event. prominent African-Americans in CAU is sponsoring the festi­ the film industry will speak at val in cooperation with Monty workshops throughout the three Ross. Festival Executive Artis­ days. tic Director, President, Simone The CAU Film Festival has a Nissan Films, Vice president. three-fold purpose. One is to cre­ Forty Acres and a Mule Film By Wendy Isom Too often Hollywood, not to ate a venue to celebrate films Works and a CAU alumnus. Editor-in-Chief mention society, casts African- written by, created for and about Americans into roles they didn’t African-Americans. The second The Clark Atlanta Uni­ audition for - drug dealers, mur­ purpose is to entertain, expose, See next page for versity Film Festival, Oct. 20-22, derers, rapists, gang members, and engage students in active is setting the stage to reverse nega­ and absentee fathers. roles to learn more about the film CAU Film Festival tive images of African-Americans The focus of the national com­ industry. The final purpose of Schedule. on screen. petition is to promote and high- the film festival is to create a P2 ThwPmither Social Work Parking continued from Pl continued from Pl “They (Georgia Tech professors) pay between $600 and $1000...” he said. “We had signed the petition by Sept. 28. A letter According to memos want nice things, but we don’t want to pay to university President Dr. Thomas W. Cole sent to alumni, one of the for them.” Jr. accompanied the signatures. The letter goals of the anniversary Bell said he understands the frustration of asked Dr. Cole to inform the Public Safety this year was to reach at people who have to increase their parking Department in writing that the parking lot least 450 alumni to attend expenses. However, he believed everyone between Fair and Parsons Streets is only for the Alumni Weekend should be willing to pay the increase be­ faculty and staff members. Workshops and celebra­ cause the school is investing in a multi­ “In addition, we request that any new tion Oct.7. The anniver­ million dollar service for faculty, staff and policies (e.g.. fees) regarding parking be sary celebrations were students. deferred until: (1) the parking structure is in also intended to raise at “I’m not making excuses for the univer­ place, and (2) faculty and staff have pro­ least $ 150,000 to contrib­ sity, I’m understanding what the university’s vided proper input and resolutions regard­ ute to the rebuilding of position is,” Bell said. “We want it to grow. ing parking,” the letter said. Quarles-Was hi ng ton We have got to pay for it if we want it to Student Government Association Presi­ Hall. grow.” dent Samuel Bell Jr. supports the increased “The School of Social Bell said the parking charges are still parking fares. Bell said CAU faculty, staff Work is hoping to gener­ tentative. He said it is possible the univer­ and students must be prepared to give finan­ ate from the celebration a sity will change the charges before the park­ significant amount of cial support to the university so that it can ing deck opens. grow. funds to be used to re­ Photo by Melvin Jackson “We want to expand,” Bell said. “We build Quarles-Washing­ The School of Social Work is raising funds to rebuild Quarles - want to compete with ‘white ton Hall,” Dr. Lyle said. Washington Hall, says Dean Dr. Richard Lyle (pictured). The event, costing $75 uni versifies’... We want all the new, modem per person, kicked-off with registration be very helpful to help rebuild the social things, but we don’t want to pay for it.” and a cash bar, Oct.6. The following day work building,” said Marquita Chatman, a Bell said a proper parking facility was in consisted of a dialogue with the dean, the School of Social Work student who said popular demand for a long time. Now that Panther steering committee and CAU’s President she is saddened by the sight of Quarles- the school has provided the parking deck, he Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr. Washington Hall. said, parking charges must be increased to Job The dialogue, an outlined report on the “There’s a lot of memories in the build­ cover the expense of building it. status and progress of the School of Social ing... It means a lot to the students and Parking in the new complex or campus Openings Work, suggested ways in which alumni faculty and other professors who taught lots will cost faculty and staff $360 per year. can continue to help rebuild the school and there in the past.” The charge for reserved parking spots will gave an overall status of CAU. Founded in 1920, the school is the old­ be $480 per year. Students will have to pay A series of workshops and a banquet est historically black School of Social $60 for parking instead of the current $15. program, which concluded with a presen­ Work in the country. Currently, the school Bell said the prices are still cheaper than tation of School of Social Work awards, has academic programs for BSW, MSW many other Atlanta institutions, including was also a part of the series of events. and Ph.D., with an enrollment of over 200 Spelman College and Georgia Institute of “1 think it (anniversary celebration) will students. Technology. Film Festival office opens/Registration Award and Black Tie Banquet begins Keynote Speaker: Bill Duke 9:00-10:30 a.m. Premier Workshop - Cinematography Friday, October 20,1995 Panelist: Charles Mills 8:00 a.m. Film Festival Office opens Location - Research and Education 8:00 a.m. Center Film Festival office Opens 9:00 a.m. Opening session 10:30 a.m.-l 1:55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Premier Workshop - Screenwriting Celebrity Breakfast 10:00-11:30 a.m. Premier Workshop - Soundtrack Panetlist: Ken Sagoes Hosted by: Carol and Kenny Leon 11:30-12 Noon Location - Research and Education Attendees: Bill Duke, Terrie Williams, Lunch Center PhyliciaRashad, John Amos, Whitman Mayo, Regina Taylor, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 12:00-1:50 p.m. Emmanuel Lewis, Premier Workshop - Directing Luncheon CAU Film Festival ticket prices 2:45 p.m. Guest Speaker: Terrie Williams, Terrie Feature Film - “A Great Day In Harlem” Williams Agency General Admission $75 4:00 p.m. Location: CAU Quad CAU students w/valid I.D. $25 Feature Film - “Machineworks” All other students $45 2:00 -3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Premier Workshop - Acting Feature Film - “Dearfield: The Road Genral admission to workshops Less Traveled” Panelists: Phylicia Rashad and John General Admission $10 Amos Student w/ valid I.D. $5 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reception - Exhibition Hall at Location - Research and Education General admission to screenings Research and Education Center Center General Admission $7 8:00 p.m.