University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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Celebrating Black History Month gives black students the chance to delve into our heritage and study the past as well as discuss our future . -Kevin King, Senior t i •i I i I Moving to the beat, many students like the center couple Laura Harrison and Dirk Alan, celebrated the Black History Month with a dance in the Chuckery. Sophomore Darryle Duncan mixes the beat through the evening at the “Until Unity Dance”. 22 Student Life

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Senior Monica Nathan works the Altieri’s Zipizza is an appetizing place to theater’s concession stand in the Gardner work, and sophomore Dennis Vec seems to Student Center appeasing hungry movie- be happy with his job there. goers. The Working Student Working for a Living to Make the Grade As tuition steadily rises and financial aid continues to be cut from the federal budget, many students find they must turn to the workplace to fund their education. Be it a position within the campus community or one off- campus, students are caught balancing their study time in order to balance their budgets. Charmaine Streharsky is a prime example of the dedication necessary to be a working student. Working an average of 50 hours a week, Charmaine is the assistant director of research services in sponsored programs at the University. Charmaine began working for financial reasons and as a means of gaining experience. To accomodate her work schedule, she must take night classes and will be graduating with a 3.75 G.P.A. If this was not enough to occupy her time, Charmaine is also the mother of two, both honor students at the University. “The secret is to do more than one thing at a time, which includes reading in the bathtub,” Charmaine says. “I enjoy my job so it’s not like punishment,” she adds. The majority of students, however, do not have the extra burden of family responsibilities to contend with. Jeff Ackerson, a senior chemistry major, gears himself towards extra curricular activities, which many employers consider a plus when hiring. Jeff also works at Barnes and Noble Computer as a sales representative. “The money I make is what I live on. I began working to meet expenses and to support my skiing,” Jeff says. An avid skier, Jeff is currently the team captain of the Akron Ski Team. With meets every weekend and a 5 day regional competition, study time is very scarce. Fortunately, he is able to complete his lab assignments on the computers at work, where he puts in 20 hours a week. Carrying a 3.0 G.P.A., Jeff feels, “My grades aren’t the best but there is a sacrifice for everything you do. It all depends on what you are willing to sacrifice.” Jeff is also a member of the Chemistry Club and tutors students in chemistry. Students At Work 21 Photos: Oenms McDaniels

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Junior Dominic Murray models the latest clothing trends at a fashion show in the Hilltop. Rapping at “A tribute to Black Music,” Alan Wade uses his fast talking talents to capture the audience’s attention. ents Discover Heritage Black students unite to remember the past and to shape the future National Black History Month is celebrated every February, and according to Janet Johnson, a business major, “the month gives students an opportunity to explore their true characteristics.” Black History Month was marked at the University with a series of events. The observance began Feb. 1 with an opening ceremony in the Summit Lounge of Gardner Student Center. Several persons were in attendance to hear Dr. Wallace T. Williams, dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, deliver the keynote address, “Black History as a Basic for Value Classification.” Another major speaker, Dr. Mark O.C. Anikpo, a Fulbright scholar from Africa, discussed “Issues in African Development” on Feb. 11 during a special forum held in the Gardner Student Center. Aside from the free talks by Williams and Anikpo, several other events of interest were attended by members of the University and community. One of the more popular events was the fashion show sponsored by Black United Students. With other events, black culture took the center stage. A “Tribute to Black Music” and Soul Food Theme Meal sponsored by the University’s Black Cultural Center were held to promote interest in the heritage of black Americans. Some events, like the general assembly meeting on “The State of Black America” and the “Until Unity Dance” had themes of equal rights. Black History Month 23 Photos: Dennis McDaniels