Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Women’s conference drew large crowds March 6-7. News director relates her experiences. Prominent black business leaders frequently visit the campus through the Black Executive Ex- change Program (BEEP). Sponsored by the National Ur- ban League, the program is de- signed to provide black college stu- dents with a role model whom they can engage in a dialogue about the ‘‘work world’? and how the particular executive got to where he or she is today. Last spring the League spon- sored an Innovations of Women’s Activities Conference in Charles P. Adams Hall. ‘‘There Is a Place—You Can Make the Difference” was the theme. Mrs. Ruth Allen Ollison, news director of channel 33 in Dallas, was the keynote speaker. During the fall several business executives spoke on campus, in- cluding Virgis W. Colbert of the Miller Brewing Co. Executive poses with College of Business Coach Robinson and other Gramblinites talk to Virgis Colbert (right). personnel. Happenings 103

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Seven research papers were presented during GSU’s an- nual Third World Symposium. “Beyond Political Independence’’ was the theme for the event held in room 10 of Woodson. Featured speakers included Dr. Flumo Steven of the Uni- versity of Michigan, Dr. James Henderson of GSU, Sophia Woodard of Atlanta University, Dr. Horace Fairlamb, former- Seven research papers were presented. There were plenty of notes taken during the session. ly of GSU, Dr. Assensoh of Dillard, Dr. James Norman of Florida A M and Dr. Rama Tunuguntla of GSU. The meet has served for several years as a forum where scholars from various institutions meet to present and discuss their research. GSU’s Political Science Department spon- sored the symposium. Dr. Henderson speaks.

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Reception guests Members of Who’s Who assemble. honored. Honor students recognized. Cluster grants—Elouise Fairrow (L), Sharon Banks. 104 Happenings