Robert Khayat's Achievements

The Hall of Negro Life was funded by the federal government after being urged by the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce and other black groups to have an African American exhibit in the exposition. Smith used his connections in Washington D.C to help convince the federal government to allow for the exhibit and they ended up getting funding for an entire exhibition hall. Even though there was enough funding to create the building for the exhibit, the white construction workers in charge of the construction of the building failed to meet the required building codes. This resulted in the hall being opened 2 weeks after the Centennial Exposition opened. The Hall was supposed to remain open for another year, but the Texas Centennial Commision and the City of Dallas voted to have the hall discontinued and

Faculty and administration coming together on one accord in support of an agreed upon mission is key to success. The article speaks about how the university of UNC worked together to come up with a classroom space problem they were having trying to accommodate the growing student population. The faculty worked on a schedule and the administration was able to provide funding needed to pay for technology upgrades rather than spending it on a new building, which resulted in saving the university $800,000 (Denneen, 2012). In addition, keeping in mind that each faculty member and administrator must share accountability and understand his or her role in this process or it can ultimately fall

The faculty is entrenched in their ways, and change causes ambiguity and uncertainty. Moreover, the faculty in the organization feel uncertain about the new concepts presented by Dr. Ball to the deans altering their salaries and evaluations (Bolman & Deal, 2013, p. 31). The proposed changes create competition and unrest among the faculty and will shatter the business-as-usual campus conduct and job security. The dean's and faculty are grasping at the symbolic frame, defending their beloved academic lifestyle (Bolman & Deal, 2013, p. 248). The secondary problem in this case is support from the deans of the incentive program that will restore Weston University prestigious reputation as set by the board and developed by the president.

As I was walking through the Memphis Health Sciences Park, I stopped at the base of the this interesting statue to rest for a moment when I noticed the brief engraving on it’s front. I quietly read it’s extremely brief history and never once did I conclude anything differently surrounding it until months later when it was featured on several local news stations. At that moment, I needed to know the exact history surrounding the Confederate General Lieutenant Nathan B. Forrest and why the city of Memphis has constantly

At the time of it’s construction, Alumni President Ferguson placed a time capsule in the museum’s cornerstone. This documentation of the time was reopened at the museum’s centennial. Among many artifacts in the time capsule, a post card demonstrating the historic rivalry between The University of Alabama and Auburn is notable. However, it is also notable that at the time of the museums conception, the university was still very militarily focused. The time capsule has been on display in the museum since the centennial, but it will soon be taken off the museum floor for preservation

The Middle Tennessee State University has announced plans to change the name of Forrest Hall, which honors Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate military leader who went on, for a time, to be a leader of the Ku Klux Klan. Sidney A. McPhee, president of the university, said “he was following the recommendation of a panel appointed to consider the name of Forrest Hall”. I agree with the students who want to change the name of the Forrest Hall Building on MTSU campus, because I think our students have the responsibility as those with the power to change this name since we don’t want to our state university to represent something hateful. “When MTSU built its ROTC building in 1954, President Smith named it Forrest Hall in honor of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s reputation as an intrepid confederate cavalry leader who won fame with his brilliant raids. Maybe that was Forrest’s reputation in 1954, but in 2015 Forrest’s reputation becomes one of hate, racism, and violence. We do not want or need that at MTSU”.

James Meredith’s successful campaign to gain admission to the Univeristy of Mississippi, ‘Ole Miss’, and desegregate education in the state most resistant to integration of educational institutions, has become a crucial episode in civil rights history. Ole Miss transformed Mississippi politics and contributed to a cultural shift in the region, as well as invigorated local civil rights activists and those in neighboring states 1. The historic showdown between James Meredith and the

Everyone already knows that Iowa State University is one of the most beautiful campuses in America, but what makes this particular campus stand out? What is Iowa State’s highlight,the tip of the iceberg. What comes to mind is the Reiman Gardens because although it is a small part of Iowa State’s campus, it is part of something much larger and complex that is usually hidden from the crowd. As a matter of fact, I believe most people do not even know that the garden exists. To explain the value of the Reiman Gardens, I will be focusing on the garden’s history, the role it plays in Iowa State, how it is connected to Iowa State’s mission statement, and how it pertains to Iowa State as a land-grant university.

For instance, the Hosaeus Fitness Center was built and finished much later than that of Romney Gym located right across from each other at Montana State University. The same can be said about the University of Virginia’s array of buildings for their health system . According to the University of Virginia’s Brief History page, while Thomas Jefferson did implement an education program, the buildings themselves were not constructed and finished until November 7, 1984 (W., 2015). This health care area has undergone many changes to this day, as apparent by the way the buildings look and are constructed. In terms of scale, these health care buildings are massive compared to the other nearby buildings that house classes and have a more futuristic look to them by way of their design.

How does an oasis of green land, with little to no human interaction, transform into an environment filled with laughter, conversation, and a good ole southern fun time? This scenery can be seen every home game in and around the University of Mississippi`s Grove. The Grove is unmatched when compared to any other collegiate sporting event, because it brings together people of different races, political and religious affiliations, economic status, and sexual orientation, with an emphasis on having a good time. No matter if the Ole Miss Rebels football team wins or loses the game, there is always a winning atmosphere in the Grove. The University of Mississippi`s Grove has evolved into a cornerstone for growing racial diversity, because of its

The new president of Antioch College, Mark Roosevelt offers free tuition and provides higher academic curriculum for students. They reconstructed and tearing down the old buildings on the campus. His plan is to make the college interesting and would gain more people’s attention. Eventually it would help the college to earn accreditation and someone would try to raise funds for the college or enrolled more students and have them to pay for the tuition.

Reading this article not only did it summarize FAMU’s history and presidential history for 130 years, but the major things going on in the world. From slavery, and opening of FAMU, which use to be FAMC to Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter movements. I’ve gained knowledge about my university. Not only is it the third college, but it’s the only public HBCU in Florida. FAMU use to be FAMC (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College) due to poor funding. Something interesting that I have read was that they had what was called the “Great Fires of FAMU” from 1923 to 1924 where students angry from there former president Nathan B. Young was forced to departure office. Also after the Birmingham Buss Boycott with Rosa Parks in 1955 Tallahassee had

The history of our ancestors paved a positive image for our generation worldwide but, the major impact of all is knowing that majority of these special events occurred in Montgomery, Alabama and Alabama State University. The modern civil rights movement in Alabama cause a dramatic and unforgettable change that will be remembered throughout

Larry Ellison claimed that “He had to create his own business because he knew he hadn’t the patience to work for anyone else” This stubborn attitude of his was the leading factor that caused him to drop out of college twice as a young adult. The first time Ellison dropped out of college was after two years of attending The University of Illinois at Urbana, Champagne. He then traveled to Berkeley to work as a programmer prior to re-enrolling in college at University of Chicago. However after dropping out a second time (after just one semester) in 1966 Ellison had no place left to go and returned to California. His return to California initiated his computer-related work for major tech companies. Ellison’s drive for success lead him to major CEO positions of large corporations. His employment at Ampex Corp., an audio and studio equipment company located in Sunnyvale, CA, was where he met the two other men, Edward Oates and Robert Miner, who would become his business partners in the founding or Oracle Corporation (Stone).

I have only attended the college for 2 months, yet I have plenty to speak about. Recalling to my first day, my most fervent issue comes to mind. The parking situation. I don’t mind walking an extra five minutes to get to class in the morning, I really don’t. However when it rains or snows, there are even fewer spots in the lots. Having to walk the extra five minutes in rain or sleet feels like an eternity. Putting it into perspective, I arrive around 8:40 AM. There are probably students who arrive past 9 AM that have to perform the snake-like movements of winding through the lanes. Desperately searching for a spot, only to have it taken away before their very eyes. My suggestion, either add another lot, especially for staff. I consistently