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OCTOBER 11, 1988
Alcohol Awareness Week Declared By STEVE WILSON Farmvllle — Longwood President William Dorrill today officially proclaimed October 31-November 4, as Alcohol Awareness Week." Student-run activities on the local campus, supported by faculty and administration, will follow the NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK (NCAAW) held October 16-21. 1988. Students nationwide are promoting alcohol education, development of student decision-making skills, and positive peer influence. "Alcohol Awareness Week' at Longwood initiates a yearround emphasis on alcohol education and recognition of the individual's ultimate responsibility for decisions regarding use or non-use of alcohol." said President Dorrill. "It is in the best interest of students, faculty, administrators and the community
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that such decision-making be responsible and well-informed. In addition, we want to encourage a partnership to prevent campus problems associated with alcohol misuse." Longwood College won the Governor's Award for Excellence In Alcohol Education in both 1986-87 and 1987-88. There were over 65 colleges and universities throughout the state in competition for this Award. An Award ceremony, held by Governor Gerald L. Bailies at the governor's mansion, is set for October. Since its inception in 1986. Longwood College has. each year, won this Award. Our local "Alcohol Awareness Week" will include various workshops, displays and activities across the Longwood campus all aimed at prevention through education and individual responsibility in connection with the use of alcohol.
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Business Innovation Center Up and Ready By P. A. FAIRS The Longwood Business Innovation Center, founded in 1986. has opened its doors once again to students, faculty, and local business in the surrounding ten counties. The Center welcomes a new Director. Gerald L. Hughes. Jr. Jerry has an extensive background in small business operations, and an extensive amount of experience as an entrepreneur. Jerry comes to Longwood from the University of West Virginia where he served as the Program Manager with the Small Business Develop-
nment Center Division of the West Virginia Institute of Technology. He has 13 years business experience as an owner and manager, and 7 years as a college level instructor. With the leadership of an experienced Deputy Director, Debbie Epperson and two returning interns. Tim Tabler and Tom Maroney, the Innovation Center has high expectations. Accompanying the returning staff are six new interns: John Boatwright. Ricky Otey. Beth Morris, Anne Falson, Shirley Berry, and Jeff Nor-
ton. The Center is geared for another exciting semester hoping to Increase awareness and assistnace to businesses In the surrounding area. The Center is not only here for local businesses, but here for Longwood students and faculty, too. If you have an interesting Idea about a future business, come In and talk to the LBIC staff. College campuses have been the birthplace for many business startups for many students and faculty. YOU too could become a Future Business Leader!!
GALLERY Longwood College Historical Notes By CHERYL JEFFREY Prior to 1860, Longwood was known as Farmvllle Female Seminary. However, the name was changed to Farmvllle Female College on May 24. 1860. The first faculty of the college consisted of six members, which included their first president, Mr. LaMonte.
Enrollment was limited to thirty boarding students to give, "home air and influence." In the Annual Register of 1859 to 1860 it was stated, "The pupils boarding in this college, reside with the family of the President and are under his guardianship. In their evening studies they will (Continued on page 6)
LAST CALL FOR TIME CAPSULE MEMORABILIA! Do you want Longwoodians 50 years in the future to remember your club, class, or Greek organization? Then you need to get something in the Blackwell Mall time capsule! Bring contributions to Rick Hurley's office on 2nd floor south Ruffner by Friday! Time capsule will be sealed at 12:30 PM on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Fall 1988 from left to right: Gerald L. Hughes, Jr.. Executive Director; Ricky Otey; Shirley Berry; Jeff Norton; Beth Morris; Dr. William Dorrill. president; Debbie Epperson. Deputy Director; John Boatwright; Ann Falson; Tim Tabler; Tom Maroney; and J. Jacques. Dean of School of Business and Economics.
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