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January 26, 2000 Page A6 (Tbv ^lorthutò (Bbaeruer Mealth/Education ■nm A fric a n A m erican s c o m p le tin g Cloepfil to lecture on current architecture undergraduate programs at record levels CONTRIBU I ED STOH\ t or T he COW TIU1JTCPSTOBV for T he P o k il . o d O bslrs lk A publication released by the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute o f the College Fund/UNCF reveals that African Americans are earning undergraduate degrees at record levels, and are attaining undergraduate and graduate degrees at a rate that exceeds that of Whites. The publication, Just the Facts: The Challenges and Progress in Postsecondary Degree Completions, offers current data and inform ation on the num ber o f undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded to A frican Americans at all levels and in various academic fields. '"We hope that Just the Facts presents the types of data and information that will affect educational policy, and general knowledge, and ultimately lead to higher academic achievement within the African American community,” said William H. Gray, III, President and CEO o f the United Negro College Fund. Among the significant findings reported in Just the Facts: M ore A frican A m ericans are receiving bachelor’s and associate degrees than ever before. In 1996, a record total o f 89,412 bachelor’s degrees were aw arded to African Americans, which represented 7.7% ofall bachelor’sdegreerecipients-upfrom 5.5% in 1987. In addition, a record total o f 49,204 associate degrees were awarded to African Americans in 1996, which represented a 46% increase over the 33,744 awarded in 1987. The number o f m aster's degrees awarded to African Americans increased by 87% over the past decade. In 1996,24,552 m aster’s degrees were awarded to African Americans, which represents an 87% increase over the 13,144 that were awarded in 1987. African American w omen have experienced a 100% increase in the number of master’s degrees received, compared to a 64% increase among African American men. Growth in master’s degrees received over the past decade was greater for African American men and women than for White men (17%) and women (41 %). The number of African American first-professional degree recipients has nearly doubled over the last decade. In 1996, a total o f 4,905 first-professional degrees were awarded to African Americans - 47% more than the 3,340 awarded in 1987. The number of doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans has increased by 54% over the past decade. In 1996, 1,569 doctoral degrees were awarded to African Americans, which represents a 54% increase over the 1,016 that were aw arded in 1987. However, African Americans are significantly underrepresented at the doctoral level and received just 3.5% o f all doctoral degrees awarded in 1996. Launched in 1996 by the United Negro College Fund as the nation’s first major African American led education research institute, the Frederick Douglas Patterson Research Institute has since become a primary source o f data on African American education. The Institute designs, conducts, and dissem inates research to pol icy makers, educators, media, and the general public toward improving opportunities and outcomes o f African Americans. Founded in 1944 by Dr. FrederickD. Patterson, the United Negro College Fund is the nation’s oldest and most su c c e ssfu l m in o rity h ig h e r e d u c a tio n a ssista n c e organization. UNCF has raised more than $1.4 billion to support its 39 member institutions. Currently, UNCF administers more than450 programs, including scholarships, mentoring programs, summer enrichment, study abroad, curriculum and faculty development, and leadership development. Portland architect Brad Cloepfil, a rising star on the national design scene, w ill talkabout his work publicly for the first time in a lecture on February 3, 2000. The free lecture, sponsored by the Department o f A rc h ite c tu re at P ortland S tate University, will start at 6:30 p.m. in Room 212, Shattuck Hall. 1914 SW Park Avenue. Cloepfil, Principal o f Allied Works Architecture, has recently drawn national attention for the design of highly anticipated international headquarters for Wieden & Kennedy Agency, set to open in February in Portland’s Pearl District. The former full-block, cold storage warehouse has b een c ra fte d in to a w hat architectural historian Wallace Kay Hunting has termed a “work o f art.” Brad is one o f Portland's most disciplined architects. The body o f his work is growing and it represents some o f the most serious design investigations Portland has seen in a very long time," said Rudy Barton, c h a ir o f the PSU a rc h ite c tu re d e p a rtm e n t. " W hat is m ost interesting to me about Brad's work is its rigorous blend o f architecture and art," he adds. January 2000, The Senior Wheels Program USA makes available Power (E lectric) W heelchairs, to n on ambulatory Senior Citizens (65 yrs. old & up) and others at no out-of- pocket expense if they qualify. The Power Wheelchairs are provided to those who are in a wheelchair, and are not able to self-propel in their living a re a , and m eet th e a d d itio n a l qualifications o f the program. No deposit required. Please call formore information on the details o f this program. No nursing homes, or HMO’s please. Call 1-800-360-8765. 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It is d e sig n e d to u p d a te d riv in g ki vledge, sharpen driving skills, help to compensate for normal age- related physical changes, reduce traffic violations, co llisions and resulting injuries. It helps drivers to drive safely for years to come. For more information, or to locate a class nearyou.call 1-888-227-7669. 2000 Academic All-Stars: Wanted! M u ltn o m a h C o u n t y i Outstanding High School Scholars Students in all Multnomah County public high schools are invited to apply for post-secondary study sc h o la rsh ip s sp o nsored by the A c ad em ic A ll-S ta rs P rogram . Multnomah ESD and the Multnomah E d u c a tio n S e rv ic e D istric t Foundation sponsor this program, now in its 17lh year. Since inception, approximately $280,000 has been awarded to nearly 600 students. Academic All-Stars provides college tuition scholarships and public recognition to students who have made outstanding achievements in one o f nine different categories: sc ie n c e , m a th e m a tic s, fo re ig n language, computer science, social science, language arts, visual arts, all-around, and perform ing arts, including the M elissa Jorgensen Scholarship in Dance and Drama. Students enter the competition by assembling portfolios o f their work. Portfolios must be completed and submitted to the Academic All-Stars I lew o f atrium, It eiden & Kennedy Agency Headquarters, Pearl district, Portland, Oregon. Allied Works Architecture. Lighten up your winter. Clip this. Health/Education Briefs P o w e r W h e e lc h a ir s Available P ori land O bserx lb coordinator at each M ulnom ah C ounty public high school by February 28,2000. 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