Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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A Day For The Community Throughout the years Howard has been ample warrant to the need for unity of all Black people In the community and around the world. It is said that unification is a viable means for progressive change and is the strength of a people to develop a oneness of self and community. With this in mind, the new administration of the Howard University Student Association continued tradition and sponsored the 1982 Fifth Annual Community Day This year. Community Day was coordinated to bring about new political and unified awareness to the campus and the surrounding community. In which case it stands to reason that the theme for the 1982 Community Day was. One People. One Community The festive activity took place August 28th on main campus A number of guests consisting of students and various local and international organizations came out to sup port the cultural event. In order to make the exhibit of Black solidarity a success — the Student Association encouraged campus organizations to participate as well The Community Day agenda was compiled of a little of everything for everyone. Ranging from political addresses such as that of the keynote speaker Ian Jacobs a representative from Granadian Embassy and that of the International Affairs representative from the mayor s office. Accompanying the manifold of po- litical groups and speakers, there was also an array of talent showering the affair. The musical tune of the day also reflected the theme varying from Soul to Jazz. Reggae. Funk and African drums. Local artists as well as some of Howard University's finest — displayed extensive artistic talent The hard work and coordination to make the year's Community Day a success one can surely attest to. Howard Newell. H.U.S.A president stated that the concept behind Community Day is “an attempt to make the community aware that our campus is their campus, their neighborhoods, our neighborhoods; respecting one another and being aware that we are not just neighbors but rather partners in the battle against political exploitation and economic oppression. In essence, the true phenomena of the 1982 Community Day was the support and unity displayed by the various campus and area organizations and residents. This, in addition to the coalition of fraternal, sororal. civic, student, and political contributions — all demonstrated a desire for unity in the community. Community Day in effect is only a stepping stone of a concept that was originally conceived to promote better relations between Howard and Its surrounding community. Whether or not the Fifth Annual Community Day brought us closer to accomplishing this objective is difficult to determine. It was evident however, that on August 28. 1982, we were indeed: One People. One Community 22 Student Lite Community Doy provided an excellent nine and place (or old friend to be together

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Building A New Tradition 1 he School of Business and Public Administration. enrolling 1,719, is presently holding its classes in a renovated warehouse. It's not the prettiest building on Howard's campus; but it's the only business school we’ve got, at least until 1984. As of June 1982, ground was broken on a new school of business. It will be built directly across from Cramton Auditorium. The present School of Business and Public Administration is an unattractive building which brings the motivation of many students down because of its dreary looks and location on campus. Many students dread going to the School of Business because it's so far from the main campus. It seems even farther when it's cold. Dr. Geraldine Pittman Woods, the chair man of the Board of Trustees of Howard Uni versity, decided to build the new School of Business. Some reasons are that the current facilities are inadequate, the rooms are not properly structured for lectures It is often too hot or too cold within the building, the school is continuously growing in which there is not enough space for the students, it doesn't offer enough educational environments, it’s not attractive in bringing clientele that Howard University would like to have, and finally, the traffic flow between class changes are rough. As mentioned before the construction workers broke ground for the new school in June 1982 Their contract is scheduled to end in the Spring of 1984. Because of the rapid growth In the business school the new school is expected to be approximately 2.5 times larger than the old school. According to Dr Otis A. Thomas, assistant Dean of Undergraduates for the School of Business, the old school is approximately 40.000 sq. ft., and the new school will be approximately 100.000 sq. ft. The cost of Howard University's new School of Business will be slightly over 11 million dollars The facilities which it will contain are a fully equipped audio-visual room, a complete computer laboratory, an accounting laboratory, a communication skills laboratory; emphasizing both written and verbal problems of business students, and an executive management program in which deans will bring in execu- tives from various corporations, striving to obtain his or her Master's in Business Administration (MBA). The executive management program will be strictly for executives who want to enhance their business skills Many students feel that if the old School of Business were located on campus, it would not be such a chore going to class. In agreement. Dr Thomas feels that the new School of Business and Public Administration will be a great moral booster. The faculty, and staff will feel much better about coming to work, the students will feel motivated, and eager to learn. The new school will aid in recruiting new students. as well as new staff members. It will aid in getting additional funds from donors. It will also aid the image of Howard University, and will be an asset to the University as a whole. The image of Howard University has taken it's toll among the black universities of this with the making of a new School of Business, along with other educational facilities, its image is and will continue to rise 24 SiMdrnl Life