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Partnership Between Cornell Library And The HBCU Library Alliance Documents The Founding Of Nation's Black Colleges And Universities
Ithaca, N.Y. (BlackNews.com 5/24/07) - A digital collection that chronicles the founding of America's black colleges and universities will continue to expand, thanks to a $450,000 grant Cornell University Library recently received from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Cornell Library is sharing its expertise in digital imaging, preservation, and management with librarians and archivists from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Library Alliance in an initiative that is laying the foundation for an HBCU digital library. Important materials from the founding collections of ten HBCU institutions will soon be available online in a digital collection entitled "Celebrating the Founding of the Historically Black College and University." Some of its highlights include student yearbooks, early campus architectural drawings, and a rich assortment of photographs featuring choral groups, student sports teams, famous alumni, and churches (which often served as the first classrooms at several of these institutions).
The online collection is the result of a partnership that began in 2005 between Cornell University Library and the HBCU Library Alliance with the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. To date, Cornell librarians have trained staff members from HBCU institutions to use flat-bed scanners, high-end multimedia computers, and digital imaging software as well as storage, collection management, and access systems.
"Cornell University Library has a rich tradition of sharing what it has learned with others through publications and workshops," said Interim University Librarian Anne R. Kenney. "Anything that we can do to make available the special collections of HBCU libraries will benefit researchers and students everywhere."
In the partnership's next phase, library staff from ten additional HBCU institutions will be trained in digital collection building so materials from their founding collections can become part of the online repository. They include Lincoln University - Missouri, Miles College, Morehouse School of Medicine, North Carolina Central University, Paine College, Southern University at Shreveport, South Carolina State University, St. Augustine's College, Texas Southern University and the University of the District of Columbia. The grant will also allow the first ten participating HBCU institutions to continue their digitization efforts and provide funding to train selected HBCU librarians in digital video and audio techniques.
"The HBCU Library Alliance is indeed grateful for the opportunity to partner with Cornell University and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to train HBCU librarians in digital resource preparation and management," said Janice Franklin, dean of Alabama State University Libraries and co-founder of the HBCU Library Alliance. "Access to artifacts in the special collections and archives of HBCU libraries, as assisted by this training initiative, will promote teaching and learning opportunities for the study of African-American history and culture. The initiative will also highlight the contributions that HBCU institutions have made to American history and culture."
For more information about the partnership and the HBCU Library Alliance digital library initiative, visit hbculibraries.org/html/programs.html
About HBCU Library Alliance
The HBCU Library Alliance is a consortium that supports the collaboration of institutions dedicated to providing resources designed to strengthen the libraries of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their constituents. The purpose of the HBCU Alliance is to ensure the excellence in HBCU Libraries and the development, coordination, and promotion of programs and activities to enhance member libraries.
About Cornell University Library
One of the leading academic research libraries in the United States, Cornell University Library is a highly valued partner in teaching, research, and learning at the university, offering cutting edge services and a full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of digital resources. Through such initiatives as the life sciences portal, the installation of a pioneering high-end mobile and flexible computer laboratory designed specifically for collaborative use, and innovative scholarly publishing support, the Library is an integral component of the many educational programs and research projects under way at Cornell. To learn more about Cornell University Library, visit library.cornell.edu
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HBCU Connect members pose for group shot on the Royal Caribbean cruise in 2005 which traveled to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and Bahamas
Daniel Moss and Reggie Culpepper pose for a picture before boarding the Royal Caribbean cruise ship which holds up to 3,000 people
Columbus, OH (11/28/05 - BlackNews.com) - HBCUConnect, the mega-site related to Historically Black Colleges and Universities gears up to promote their second-annual HBCUConnect Alumni Cruise. According to attendees, the 2005 event was an absolute success on many levels by helping to raise scholarships for students at HBCUs, re-connecting alumni, raising the awareness of our nation's Black Colleges and Universities and also helping to attract top-notch students to these schools.
"For us, it's all about spreading the awareness of our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities," said William Moss, founder and CEO of HBCUConnect.com who created the alumni website and whose web destination is among the most highly trafficked African American sites on the Internet, with more than 300,000 alumni and current HBCU student-members. "This cruise is our way of ensuring that another generation of students will get a chance to attend a Black College, just as we did."
Every year, HBCU Connect raises money for students at historically black colleges and universities and helps raise the awareness of HBCUs via events, partnerships and the work of The HBCU Foundation. Among the schools who participated in the 2005 cruise were Clark Atlanta, University, Atlanta, GA; Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC; South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC; Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA; Spelman College, Atlanta, GA; Langston University, Langston, OK; Lincoln University, Lincoln U., PA; Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL; and many others.
The seven-day cruise will set sail November 11th - 18th 2006 and is expected to sell out for the 2nd time. The cruise will travel to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Mexico. Offers VP of Business Development, Daniel Moss: "Our 2006 event will absolutely be 'next level' and will be 'food for the soul' with lively entertainment, seminars and surprises for everyone!"
Throughout the year, HBCUConnect sponsors and partners with several entities promoting Black Colleges, their related news and events and is continually looking to develop out-of-the-box partnerships with interested agencies and organizations. Via HBCUConnect.com and HBCUCareerCenter.com, HBCU Connect maintains relationships with more than 2000 of our nation's most respected and successful companies looking to hire expressly HBCU talent for internships and career opportunities.
Those interested in attending the cruise should visit www.HBCUCruise.com or call (800) 966-6512 to make reservations.
Those interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact Daniel C. Moss with HBCU Connect, LLC at (614) 864-4446.
About HBCU Connect, LLC
HBCU Connect (www.HBCUconnect.com) is the forum for students and alumni of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities to communicate with each other and the markets. They enable the students of these prestigious institutions to find internships, identify scholarships, and explore careers. Additionally, they research and publish profiles of the nation's thriving HBCUs so that high school students can find the institution of higher learning that best matches their aspirations. HBCUCONNECT.COM is the best single access point for businesses and organizations that seek to connect with this highly motivated and upwardly mobile community of African American leaders.
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 Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., president of Edward Waters College presents Kim Fields with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the Fall 2003 Convocation |
Jacksonville, FL - (9/15/03). In a speech that bordered on a motivational exercise, veteran actress Kim Fields ("Facts of Life" and "Living Single") made the case for goal-setting, laying out visions, purposes and dreaming big. Ms. Fields addressed the incoming Freshman class at the Fall 2003 Convocation on September 14 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., president of EWC, met Ms. Fields on the Tom Joyner Foundation's annual Memorial Day weekend cruise. He was impressed that she immediately accepted his offer to serve as a visiting professor during the current semester. "It did not take me long to realize that Kim Fields is a person who has given her life to make a difference," said Dr. Jenkins, who embarked on the cruise to meet people who could help the college he has led since 1997. "Ms. Fields told me she wanted to serve as a role model to raise funds to help people who want to make a difference. I was impressed that she would leave the hills of Hollywood to come to the plains of Jacksonville to help Edward Waters College." Ms. Fields was interrupted numerous times by the audience's applause during her address to the freshman class and their families. |
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"Ask yourself, "what am I doing here?' Answering this question helps to shape your purpose and your dream. Answering it sets you on your mission," said Fields, who at times sounded as if she was conducting a Sunday morning sermon. "Faith can change circumstances. Faith says, 'talk to the hand' and moves forward. If you really believe in something, no matter what the circumstances, faith can make it happen." Dr. Jenkins presented Ms. Fields with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the college, which has grown from 319 students to close to 1,400 since Jenkins became president. During his six and half year tenure, Dr. Jenkins has eliminated $4 million of debt and is currently spearheading an economic and housing revitalization effort in the predominantly African American neighborhood where Edward Waters College is located. |
 Actress/producer Kim Fields talks to freshman at Edward Waters College |
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Jacksonville, FL - (9/10/03). Jacksonville will get a taste of Hollywood when award-winning actress Kim Fields visits Edward Waters College to speak at its Fall Convocation. Fields will join EWC president Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr. and administrators to welcome hundreds of freshman and new students to Edward Waters College and the Jacksonville community. The convocation will be held Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 3 o'clock p.m. at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, 215 Bethel Baptist Street. Kim Fields is best known for her roles as "Tudy" on the hit sitcom The Facts of Life and "Regine" on Living Single.
Dr. Jenkins said the college is looking forward to working with Fields beyond the convocation. "We are very pleased to have such a talented entertainer and businesswoman like Ms. Fields join the Edward Waters College family," Dr. Jenkins said. Fields will be a visiting professor at EWC during the 2003-2004 academic year. "Edward Waters College will continue to seek new opportunities to cultivate these kinds of relationships to enrich our students' college experience and to connect our community to world-renowned personalities and entertainment."
EWC has annually been instrumental in bringing several notable entertainers and celebrities to the Jacksonville area, such as Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Isaac Hayes, Melba Moore, Tom Joyner, and many others.
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Five-Game Slate of Black College "Classics" Kicks Off September 13 with Southern Heritage Classic; Telecasts Feature Halftime Pageantry of Marching Bands and Star-Studded Music Performances
Washington, DC - (9/3/03). For more than two decades, BET has been home to some of the most legendary battles in Black College Football, and it's time for more high-energy gridiron grudge matches in 2003. Scheduled is a roster of five games pitting longtime rivals in the highly-anticipated Black College "Classics" match-ups. The battles kick off on Saturday, September 13 "live" from the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, as Jackson State goes head-to-head with Tennessee State during the 13th Annual Southern Heritage Classic at 8 p.m. ET.
Multi-talented broadcaster George Johnson of Comcast SportsNet returns to handle the play-by-play calls as BET marks its 22nd year of Black College Football action. Joining Johnson in the booth will be NFL speed man Qadry Ismail, a former Minnesota Vikings' receiver and a member of the 2000 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens, who will provide color commentary. Southwest Airlines has renewed its commitment as presenting sponsor for a sixth year.
Huddled around the football action on the field will be the renown "Showtime Half-Time" as seen in the hit movie Drumline featuring the excitement of the best marching bands in the land and celebrity musical appearances, including the national anthem sung by R&B singer Gerald Levert and half-time collaborations by rap artists Chingy and Ludacris to name a few. Also scheduled to host pre-game activities are BET talent AJ & Free, hosts of 106 & PARK; Big Tigger, host of RAP CITY; and Tiffany, host of BET.COM COUNTDOWN.
"Each year we enhance our coverage by adding new elements that make the season more thrilling than the year before. This year's schedule promises to be one of the most exciting schedules we've ever televised, and also one of the most competitive in terms of match-ups," said Jacque Coleman, BET Vice President of Specials and Sports Programming. "BET has generated a loyal fan base for these games, and we're committed to continuing our tradition of televising the best in Black College Football."
The following is the 2003 BET BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL schedule:
September 13 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Live)
Southern Heritage Classic: Tennessee State vs. Jackson State
Liberty Bowl - Memphis, TN
September 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
Ohio Classic: Hampton University vs. Tuskegee University
Cleveland Browns Stadium - Cleveland, OH
September 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
Whitney Young Classic: Hampton vs. Morgan State
Giants Stadium - Meadowlands, NJ
October 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
Circle City Classic: Florida A&M vs. Jackson State
RCA Dome - Indianapolis, IN
October 18 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Same Day Coverage)
67th Annual Tuskegee vs. Morehouse Classic: Tuskegee vs. Morehouse
Memorial Stadium - Columbus, GA
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Hearing to Focus on the Future of Minority Student Admissions to Health Professions Schools
Denver, CO - (8/27/03). Diversity in the U.S. medical, dental and nursing workforce will be the focus of a national hearing convened by the Sullivan Commission on Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce, chaired by former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, The Honorable Louis W. Sullivan, M.D. The hearing will be held at Denver Health's Rita Bass Training and Education Institute, 190 West Sixth Avenue, Denver, CO on September 5, at 10 a.m.
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the admissions policy of the University of Michigan Law School, the Commission will examine ways to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the health professions. The following Commissioners will join Dr. Sullivan in Denver: The Honorable Louis Stokes, former U.S. Congressman, founder and chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust; Mr. Eric H. Holder, Jr., former Deputy U.S. Attorney General; Dr. John Rich, Medical Director of the City of Boston Public Health Commission; Dr. Geraldine Bednash, Executive Director of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing; Professor Thomas Perez, Director of Clinical Programs at the University of Maryland Law School; Dr. Joan Reede, Dean of Harvard Medical School's Office of Diversity and Community Partnership; Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, Executive Director of the Center for Equity and Diversity at the American Dental Education Association; Dr. Regina Benjamin, CEO of Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic in Alabama; and Dr. Patricia Gabow, CEO of Denver Health. The Commissioners will hear testimony from educators, community advocates and local legislators.
Witnesses providing testimony include:
Attached is the hearing agenda and list of witness panels.
The Sullivan Commission on Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce is comprised of 15 health, business, and legal professionals and other leaders. Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole, and former U.S. Congressman and Congressional Health Subcommittee Chairman Paul Rogers are Honorary Co-Chairs.
Sullivan Commission Field Hearing: Denver, CO
Denver Health, The Rita Bass Trauma and Education Institute
The Nighthorse Campbell Auditorium
190 West Sixth Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
September 5, 2003
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. POLICIES ON HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVERSITY
10:00-11:00 a.m.
1. Senator Ed Jones, Colorado State Senator, District 11
2. Elbra Wedgeworth, President, Denver City Council
3. Senator Pat Pascoe, former Colorado State Senator
4. Representative Terrance Carroll, Colorado State Representative, District 7
5. Ned Calonge, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment
II. EDUCATION POLICIES AND IMPLICATIONS
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
6. Jay Gershen, M.D., Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
7. Alan Tucker, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Colorado State University
8. Jesús Treviño, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Multicultural Affairs, University of Denver
III. INITIATIVES FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES
1:00-2:00 p.m.
9. Paula Espinoza, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Latino/a Research and Policy Center, University of Colorado at Denver
10. Grant Jones, Executive Director, Metro Denver Black Church Initiative
11. Phyllis Bigpond, M.S.W, Executive Director, Denver Indian Family Resource Center
12. Spero Manson, Ph.D., Head, Division of American Indian and Alaska Native Programs, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
13. Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Liaison, Center for Native American Health, University of New Mexico
IV. IMPORTANCE OF A DIVERSE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE
2:00-3:00 p.m.
14. Jennifer Miles, Director of Public Policy, Colorado Community Health Network
15. Lorez Meinhold, Executive Director, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
16. Gary VanderArk, M.D., Chairman, Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved
V. TRAINING DIVERSE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
3:00-4:00 p.m.
17. Richard D. Krugman, MD, Dean, University of Colorado School of Medicine
18. Patricia Moritz, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, University of Colorado, School of Nursing
19. Howard M. Landesman, D.D.S., M.Ed., Dean, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry
20. Christine Johnson, Ph.D. President, Community College of Denver
Sullivan Commission Hearings are Open to the Public.
For more information about the Sullivan Commission field hearings, please contact Cecilia Arradaza, carradaza@hydeparkcomm.com
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