Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 August 1981 — Page 18

"FROM KINDERGARTEN TO THE UNIVERSITY THE SOU ARE Rmm... ITS TIME FOR STUDIES TO BEGIN. The Indianapolis Recorder BACK TO SCHOOL/ CAREER SECTION

Activities planned for IU freshman Blooauagtaa. Ind.— College freshman will be flocking to the Indiana University Bloomington campus Aug. 23 to start a week of registration and orientation activities. On Sunday (Aug. 23) the students will move into residence halls and, in the after-

noon. will be officiary welcomed to the university by IU President John W. Bayan and Bloomington Vice President Kenneth Gras Louis. This wffl be followed by a rrreption in Bryan House. Registration for aB freshmen wiO be from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 26) in the New Pieldhouse at I7th Street and Fee Lane. That night there will be a sports funfest in Wfldermuth Intramural Center to introduce students to the services and activities of the division of recreational sports.

Indiana Bel programs encourage students

Indiana Bell employees spend a lot of time each year in educational and career planning in echools. Just as

Nursing school wonders is health a big thing to us?

Blacks in Indianapolis might not be as concerned about health- as a career option or for personal well being--as some shoAld or pretend to be. At least interest in a special minority-oriented session at Indiana University of Nursing, one of the country's finest, indicates that. Signup so far for the series starting this week has been slow, according to a spokespersons, and there’s no ex plainaiion except, maybe. “They don’t care." Planners are hopeful it’s simply because people don't know yet. Health professionals who are

members of the Indianapolis minority community will lead a series of workshops Aug. 25 at the school, 1100 West Michigan Street. Indianapolis. The workshops are aimed at high school and college minority students who are interested in or already studying any of the health professions. Several of the workshop leaders and speakers are appearing this week on local television programs to discuss the workshops and the knowledge they have gained in achieving their goals as professionals and active members of the community. Appearing on “Indy Today"

(WISH-TV) on Friday, Aug. 21. at 7:30 a.m.. are Dr. Elizabeth Grossman, dean of the IU School of Nursing; Dr. LeForrest D. Garner, chairman and professor of orthodontics, IU School of Dentistry, and Jay Smith, director of Student Financial Affairs. IU School of Medicine and president of IUPUI Black Faculty and Staff Council. On Sunday, Aug. 23. at 7 a.m., on “Impact: Indiana" (WRTV-TV) are guests Dr. Grossman: Dr. Arthur Sumrall. M.D. (Indianapolis dermatologist), and Deborah Jenkins, academic counselor, minority affairs, IU School of Nursing

and coordinator of the conference. Topics that will be discussed during the conference will include a variety of tactics and methods of obtaining information most useful in becoming a student in the health professions and achieving academic excellence. Speakers will be relating their personal experiences in obtaining their goals, many tones seemingly out of

reach.

For more information on the day-long conference, please contact Deborah Jenkins, conference coordinator. (317) 2642806,8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( Monday through Friday.

for its em-

ployees. it’s also interested in the education of youngsters who may be children of employees or who may be future

employees.

The Bell System has long been a proponent of business and industry support for afl levels of education and there are various programs that Indiana Bell conducts around Indiana. In the Indianapolis area, two which involve many employees are the Minorities in Engineering and the Partners in Education programs. The Minorities in Engineering (MBS) program is one aimed at interesting junior high school age boys and girls in engineering as a profession and outlining the course of study they’ll need to pursue to become engineers. Bell engineer Dave Hampton has been one of the movers for the program, which is four years old.It has been presented to about 5,000 students, most of them eighth graders but some in higher grades. Working closely with school administrators and staffs, some 16 Bell employees take the engineering program to Indianapolis Public Schools, Washington Township Schools and parochial schools. Schools in other townships may get the program starting this fall. Hampton says the MIE program is successful “because of support from Bell management and the creative manner of informing the youngsters about engineering and emphasizing the need to study science and

PART 1 IN A SERIES

CHILDREN LOVE TO LEARN when the classroom is the kitchen

When adults cook, it can be a creative experience. Often, however, it is merely another chore But to children, cooking is more. It's magic’ A toddler's favorite plav area is usually the kitchen: pots and pans his favorite toys. As thev grow, youngsters remain entranced hv the putting together of meals. the way gelatin gels and puddings go from liquid to semi-solid, the way crisp pasta softens in boiling water, and dough hatoines bread after baking It’s entertainment. ami it can be educational. Experts m the field ofchild development indicate that there is t great deal to be gained b\ having children participate in ihe meal-planning and producing process. It can enrich the family relationships ami encourage creativity, hoosjl self-confidence and improve coord mat ion In the kitchen, a child can learn to develop organ i/at tonal abilities and a cooperative spirit. Menu planning can he an earlv introduction to the science of nutrition and the importanceofeating well balanced meals, (irappling with measuring cups and spoons cpn lead to a belter understand ing«»f the formidable tract ions that plague most fifth graders. The study of recipes and labels can help improve reading skills. Aim! even Ihe tiniest of tots hnd learning how to tell time easier when they're watching theelork'shig hand for the moment that the cookie* can come from the oven Nourish minds as well as bodies. Of course, there are negatives. Mm*. It is generally faster, neater. and less demanding of one's patience to do it oneself The rewards, however, are there, ami supervision of initial efforts can reap t hem. Getting Started With Budding Young Chefs Yes. I know it would he good for mv child to learn tocook. hut I don t think he can handle things carefullv." You may ask. as do many parents. How do I begin to teach him to cook?” Kids can do much more than their parents think, report childrens cooking school teachers. Unfortunately, most parents Hmfarrshmote the abilities of their children With patient instruction and encouragement, kids can learn to cook at a relatively early age. The time to start is before the magic fades The experts advise parents to start encouraging children to do simple things when they are very young and eager But how do you know what your child is ready to do’*

Of course, your child's age and *kiii level are the keys. Even a two-year-old is able to try a hand at stirring ami adding lightweight ingredients to a bowl A three-year-old should be able to pour liquids and to stir a cheese sauce mixture into macaroni which vou have cooked, for example Also, starting children out with nutritious foods, rather than ihe typical cookie projects, sets an excellent example at the beginning and encourages an appreciation lor a variety of wholesome fissfs. And cook i ng is a valuable experience lor hoi h boys and girls. Bv four or five, children can peel oranges and eggs, tear lettuce for Iliads, wash vegetables, shape hamburgers ami rookie*, and even *ur mixtures on the range Their hand coordination and attention span is improving at this age. ami they can accomplish more advanced tasks. At about age seven a nationally-known children's rooking school begins accepting youngsters for its classes. By this age. children should be able to cut and chop ingredients, with adult supervision of course Thev can also learn to measure ami can follow instructions with several step*. After They Can Read Learning to read opens up a whole new world to a child—and is a big step toward cooking independently. When a child can read simply-written steps of recip*'*. he is on his wav to preparing a w hole dish on his own Bv age 12. or sometimes younger, a child should be able to prepare a simple meal complete! v on his own. if you have cooked along with him smee childhood. He has learned many techniques from you. enjoyed the experience, ami now has the confidence to strike out on his own. As your child moves into the teen years, the rewards of vour efforts can begin to be measured in terms of the easing of your own lime in the kitchen. Many teens make a valuable contribution tothefamiiy work load by having dinner started when parents get home from work and by cooking some weekend meals This series on cooking with children includes a lesson on measuring, kitchen safety, and four recipes specially designed by the Kraft Kitchens as ideal for family rooking projects. The tasks handled by- children will naturally depend upon the age of the particular child and his level of cooking skills. But the idea is to have fun. be creative, and then enjoy eating a nutritious meal.

STUDENTS HAVE THEIR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY Dave H—ptow awJ SheM— Patrick. IwdBawa Befl ragiasrrs.

Indiana Bell b one of the business firms which participates in the Partners in Educa-

mathematics in order to enter

that field."

MIE has endorsement as an effective program by the Indianapolis Public Schoob and Purdue University. Speakers also go to Purdue and do presentations to summer students brought to the campus

for a week.

This year's MIE program culminated in a Science and Engineering Exhibition held at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. The day’s program included a news conference, several shows, and hands-on displays of science and engineering exhibits. It drew some 10.000 students, parents and t e a c he r s. The day was proclaimed “Minorities in Engineering Day" by Mayor William Hudnut. A similar programs is bring planned for

next March.

tion program, sponsored by the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. This year Bell people worked with the MapletonFall Creek School in a school year long project to broaden students' career awareness and help them understand the need for and use of bask skills. Personnel supervisor Sandy Thompkins has been the program's organizer for Indiana Bril. A dozen or so Bell employees worked in the program to give students an understanding of consumer economies. computer fundamentals. journalism and other subjects. The program also gives the telephone company a chance to try out some edu-

cational materials.

Some of t h e activities included an orientation meeting

for both students and parents, a Bril System consumer economies education praekage for use by social studies, language aits and mathematics teachers, providing the school library with six motivation films, a computer fundamentals course taught at a Bril office, interviewing and writing skills presentations and a tour of Bell's reproduction facilities, where the company prints some of its materials. Some of the jobs for which Indiana Bril has traditionally hired young people are: Triephone operators who provide directory assistance numbers to callers or help process coleet, credit card, person-to-person or other types of local or long distance calls. Installation / maintenance technicians who are responsible for installing home telephones, coin telephones and business com telephones and business telecommunications systems and for maintaining or repairing them. Construction technicians who help maintain the facilities within switching offices whkh provide customers with dial tone and assure completion of calls. Service representatives who help customers order new equipment or services, answer questions on bills and expatin other matters about service. There are many, many other type of jobs at Indiana Betlcomputer programmers, marketing sales representatives, engineers who plan and design the communications net - work, coin telephone collectors, building maintenance and building services people, directory sales people, clerical jobs of many types, secretary jobs, and others.

Gosh registers os gifts will improve center

Indy summer program students

houses approximately six hun

Dennis R. Boles, msnger. Administration NCR, has been very helpful to Stout in the months of negotiations and finalization. Boles has indicated NCR will play a continuing role in the success of the ClerkCashier program. NCR will provide a maintenance contract on the machines, ss well as provide initial training in the operation of each machine. The United Neighborhoods Training Center is temporarily located at 1506 North Capitol Avenue. The executive director is Charles H. Grant.

One of the foremost manufactures of Electroiue Cash Registers and Computer equipment, the National Cash Register Company (NCR), has announced that its Corporate Contribution Committee has approved the contribution of two 2140 - 7114 ECR cash registers to the United Neighborhoods Training Center. Upton L. Stout, deputy dirertor of the center, has indicated that the two 2140 - 7114 cash registers will be used in the Clerk-Cashier Course curriculum.

visit Atterbury Over forty (40) students from

the Indianapolis Summer Program visited Atterbury Job Corps Center near Edinburgh, Indiana on August 3. 1981. These Students were interested in observing the different school programs that Atter-

bury offers it's Students. Atterbury Job Corps Pro-

gram consists of a Vocational Skills Trade Area and an Academic Basic Education Program that prepares Students for taking the Indiana State GED Examination. Atterbury

dred and fifty (550) students, ages 15-22. The Indianapolis Students observed the different Vocational Programs such as Auto Mechanics. Welding, and various other Vocational

Classes.

Mr. Charles Blount, former Atterbury Job Corps Student, was the sponsor and organizer for the visit. Mr. Blount stated that the Indianapolis Students were impressed with the Center's Program and many students expressed interest in signing up for the Job Corps

Program.

Getting ready for Kindergarten

Sending a child off to school for the first time is an important event for both child and parent, and parents can make this time a joyful, contractive one for their families. Kindergarten is s giant step for children. Children begin to learn their roles as citizens and to acquire the inceasingly complex skills they will need in the future. It is important for parrots to take time to visit the schools available in your community and then select the one that best meets your goals for your child. abut new educational methods, and remember that the school does not have to be just like the one you went to. While newness is not important just for itself, the school

should be clean, the adults there friendly, and parents should be encouraged to visit and discuss their child's progress. Most important of ail joy and competence should be present in the child's workplace. Make an appointment with the principal to discuss any questions you have about the school and the opportunities it will offer your chUd. Even if the school situation seems less than perfect, parents should remember that they can have a positive effect on changing schools, and they can help their youngster profit from less-than-perfect experiences by being sympathetic and displaying confidence in their child’s abilities to cope.

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Dr. William R. Gommei, a chairman of the department of earth sdencea at Indiana Central University, has announced that Speleology (including cave explorirtioa) is being offered for the first time at Indians Central this fall semester. The course te available to both day and evening students and concerns ground topor, undergreund geology, ares hydrology. Cave

formation will be studied not only in the classroom, but on some Saturday field trips to explore selected eaves and cave areas. Registration for this and other classes is now in progress at the campus, 1400 East Hanna Avenue. Those not wishing to take the class for credit may audit and attend the class at one-half the usual fee.

EDUCATION—A Ufa ef Learriro. Theme, again for the Back-To-8cheri Farads, being held this year September 5.

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minorities ■ in engineering Put engineering in your future. Trie math end science classes. For more information write: Minorities In Engineering 220 N. Meridian St. Room VP-311 Indianapolis, IN 46204