COR Comes to Cabrini
VOL. XV, No. 4
December 1, 1970
CABRINI COLLEGE, RADNOR, PA.
Intense suffering has been imposed upon the children of Vietnam. As long as the war continues, there is little that any single individual can ~o to alleviate their suffering . THE COMMITTEE OF RESPONSIBILITY, INC . however is determined to act on behalf of some of these young sufferersthe war-burned and war-injured little ones of Vietnam, for whose anguish , we, as Americans, feel a deep responsibility. Motivated by a sense of humanity and justice and a concern for the welfare of the burned and injured Vietnamese children, THE COMMITTEE OF RESPONSIBILITY invites all Americans to participate in this effort. It is anticipated that the governments of the United States and Vietnam · will support this program. The program of THE COMMITTEE OF RESPONSIBILITY, INC., a voluntary, nonprofit organization, plans to obtain available facilities and services in the United States for the treatment and rehabilitation of war-burned and injured Vietnamese children who cannot be adequately cared for in Vietman.
Students Cabrini Graduate Prepares Cabrini Attempt toBridge To Hang Out Shingle Editor's Note: . . d Mary Ann Haflin, author of the followmg ar~1cle,.gra uated from Cabrini College with a B.A. degree m Biology and English. She offers her experience as an example .o~ how far determination and hard work can take a Cabr1m grad. "The almost Doctor" Haflin spoke to interested Cabrini students on November 23, 1970 at 7 P .M. in the library conference room. Ready for some astonishing , statistics? Less than 10% of practicing physicians in our nation today are women. Females occupy fewer than 10% of the seats in our medical colleges . Contrast these figures with the fact that in countries such as Poland, Germany, Czechslovakia, and the USSR women make up greater than 50%, and often as high as 5 % , of the total medical force of the ·nation. Then as~ "why?" Some factors contributing to this situation are that women in our "enlightened" society are often discouraged by family, counsellors, and peers against entering a field which has been, traditionally, -a masculine profession. Many secondary school and even college students are graduate nursing, medical technology, radiation technology, social work, and para-medical fields; but few are even informed of the tremendous opportunities open to them as physicians. Medical schools hesitate to accept women, especially those who may be married and those who may already have families, regardless of academic qualifications.
the author, am a woman and a graduate of Cabrini College. In May, 1971, I will receive my degree of Doctor of Medicine. I hope, through this message, to encourage other young women to investigate and to pursue this fascinating and rewarding career. Mary Ann Haflin Cabrini College of Pennsylvania '71
There is an opportunity now for Cabrini to expand itself outward. By this I do not mean its physical plant, but more specifically-moving out into the community. A program is now formulating whereby we, the students, with the aid of faculty and administration, will be · able to express our views on war, poverty, race relations, the economy and politics to the immediate adult community. The set-up would involve specific groups of students who will go into appointed :bomes and discuss the above ideas with the adults.
Summer Pre-Professional Traineeship Undergraduates, who will be juniors, senior or beginning graduate students by next Summer are invited to apply now for the 1971 Summer Pre-Professional Traineeships at The Devereux Schools, a group of residential, multidisciplinary, treatment, remedial education and rehabilitation centers . Summer traineeships for appointment as a Research Aide, Professional Aide, Resident Camp Counselor and Day Camp Counselor-Tutor are available at the Pa. branch, in suburban Philadelphia. A few traineeships may at Devereux be available branches and camps located in : North Anson, Maine - Santa Barbara, California Hot Springs, Arkansas - Victoria, Texas - and Rutland, Massachusetts . The deadline for filing applications is Jan. 15, 1971 and acceptances will be announced by Feb. 15, 1971. Tax-exempt training stipends of up to $200 per month and room and board for a 2-3 month period are offered to unmatried qualified applicants who are U. S. citizens. Trainees can ·count on the entire amount of the tax exempt stipend (from $375-$600) with no deductions . The traineeships are supported, in part, by a grant from the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration and are designed to provide an orientation to career opportunities for work with the mentally retarded and the emotionally disturbed in special education and vocational rehabilitation. in psychological services, in related areas of mental health and in service-oriented research in these fields.
Holiday Dance Planned The annual Holiday Dance will be held on Friday, December 4, at the Holiday Inn in King of Prussia, from nine to one thirty a.m. Music will be provided by the "Goodwill". Tickets are on sale now in the cafeteria or in the dorms by a member of the Social Committee . The cost is $6.00 per couple, and favors will be given out at the time of purchase. All are invited to attend.
Cabrini, because of its residential proxiqiity, has many opfor experimenting portunities and developing new methods of learning and social action.
Apply For Summer Trainee Program Now
There is at present, however, • a tremendous upsurge in public availiability of health .care and the quality of life in America today . Women are beginning to be looked upon as a great untapped resource. Medical Schools are being pressured to expand enrollment to meet these needs. Women should and will be in the forefront to fill these places only if they are aware that medicine is open to them as a career. Anyone truly concerned about the physical, emotional, social, and environmental well-being of others should seriously consider medi- cine as a career and be aware as the individual desires to widen it . I speak of these issues through perso;1al experience. I,
The Education Gap
The Traineeships cover a fulltime period of training combined with applied service-oriented work experience and observation of on-the-spot "milieu (Continued on Page 2)
The purpose behind the entire program is to bridge the "education gap" by attempting to form some understanding of diverse points of views. It is needless to say that it wquld be beneficial to all involved. · Hopefully this would be a positive way of making ourselves known to the community and simulateneously adding another dimension to our education. It is also extremely important that we maintain a loose structure in order to be flexible and mobile. The program will be initiated next semester, but a general coordinating meeting will be held for all those who are interested in the near future.
THEY NEED YOUR HELP!
THE COMMITTEE OF Sell COR'S card "Peace?", RESPONSIBILITY an original woodcut print by Office: Vo-Dinh, ·a famous Vietnamese Germantown Community artist. These can be used as United Presbyterian Church Christmas cards, greeting cards Greene and or note paper. We also have Tulpehocken Sts. COR buttons for sale. • VI 8-6685 2) Arrange for COR to show Philadelphia a. its films, "The Survivors", Contributions to the Committee "War 's Children" , and "Children are tax-deductible. of an lwil Hour " to your club, associaiion or congregation. A speaker can be provided. 3) Publicize the activities of COR in your local newspaper, church announcements, or alumni bulletin . Help make contacts for publicity on radio and TV stations. . 4) Support COR by becoming an active member of the Wo- . men's Association. 5) Volunteer to be on call for special projects such as large mailings, typing, and transportation of children to and from ' the hospitals and foster homes. 6) Commit yourself to a specific time each week to help The Student Academic Counwith COR activities at the cencil has polled the student body ter . Call VI 8-6685. their opinion on 7) Urge your organization to concerning non-credit physical education. support CO:!.l.Put COR on your Of the 281 students poll- ed, group's list of beneficiaries. Set 90.4% felt that a credit passup a booth at your organizations fail system should be initiated bazaar. Instead of exchanging presents, suggest a group do- while 9.6% wanted a graded credit system. The results have nation to COR. been submitted to the Academic 8) Become a contact person for COR enlisting the aid of Dean. The Council has been rehigh school and college clubs, church groups, or Scouts to searching the catalogs of the Philadelphia area colleges to Vietnamese work ·for their compare their required cum for counterparts. Dean's List with Cabrini's present 3.5 requirement. A poll was Cabrini College conducted last semester conGlee Club cerning our grading system. The students were asked for their ANNUAL opinion on the Dean's List requirement and results indicated CHRISTMAS 92.3% of the 128 students who CONCERT returned their polls wanted the Dean's List requirement lowerwith ed. Another poll will be conducted this semester so that the Mt. Saint Mary's new freshman as well as a Glee Men greater per cent of the student body can submit their ideas. DECEMBER 6 Meetings of the Council with Sunday Afternoon day students and freshmen residents were held the week of 3.00 P.M. November 9. Meetings with sophomore, junior, and senior Bruckmann residents will be held after Memorial Chapel Thanksgiving vacation. 1)
Council Takes Poll
Dr.Farrell Spoke "Black Authors in American Literature" was the topic of an address by Dr. H. Alfred Farrell at Cabrini College on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00 p .m. in the library conference room. The public was invited to hear Dr. Farrell, who , is chairman of the English department at Lincoln University . Dr. Farrell is currently editing an edition of the poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, to be published by Dover Press . He taught formerly at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida, and at Lincoln University , Jefferson City, Missouri. An honor graduate of Lincoln University (Pa.), Dr. Farrell received the M.A. and Ph.D . degrees from Ohio State Univt:,rsity where he was both a university scholar and a graduate assistant in English. He was also named a Rosenwald Fellow there . The lecture was sponsored by the Literary Club of Cabrini College.
9) Send a contribution ,. to COR in honor of someone as a gift for Christmas, birthday, or in memorium. We will send a card in your name. 10) Work with other concerned women to present a benefit for COR. Produce an art show, fair, dance, theatrical event or garage sale. Or you could hold a benefit spaghetti dinner or cocktail party in your home. COR will provide you with literature saleable items, and contribution envelopes. 11) Make handmade items such as paper flowers, stained glass ornaments, belts and shawls, for sale at Fairs or boutique shops . 12) Consider becoming a foster parent to a Vietnamese child undergoing treatment in Philadelphia. The children reside in local homes between confinements and during therapy. Call Caroline Nyce, 1-345-6830. 13) Use your talents, whatever they may be. Photographers, artists, writers, public speakers and fund raisers have an important part to play. Every skill from typist to car-washer can be utilized. THINK. You'll come up with something! ! !
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