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Journeys 2011 "Ready for the World"
Annual magazine for Atlanta Technical College. This edition features articles on the Halle Exchange Program with Germany, International students, faculty with international experience, GAP Inc., W.W. Grainger, Supply Chain Management and world leaders visiting the campus.
JOURNEYS 2011-2012 into the world of atlanta technical college photo by Ron Witherspoon Ready for the World ...A GLOBAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY NEARLY 5,000 STUDENTS REPRESENTING 60+ COUNTRIES IMPACTING 1 WORLD Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one. Marianne Williamson INSIDE FEATURES 3 5 9 15 19 27 38 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE WORLD VIEW SIGNATURE PROGRAMS MAKING PROGRESS OUR PEOPLE PARTNERSHIPS PATH AHEAD a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia JOURNEYS is published by the Office of Communications & Marketing at Atlanta Technical College. Vol. 3, Number 1 Editor & Writer: Terreta A. Rodgers Contributing Writer: Alonia Jernigan Graphic Designer: Shana Dezelle Contributing Photographers: Quinn Hood Adam Komich Tom Mileshko Ron Witherspoon The Office of Communications & Marketing Front cover photo by Ron Witherspoon Inspiration by the students & alumni of Atlanta Technical College Letters to the editor are welcome they may be edited for clarity and length. Unless otherwise noted, articles may be reprinted as long as credit is given. All inquiries and comments should be sent to: JOURNEYS Editor Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW Atlanta, GA 30310 404.225.4604 E-mail: email@example.com et L m ro F er t T e h re P nt de si E arly in his career, Abraham Lincoln declared, "I will prepare and some day my chance will come." For the students at Atlanta Technical College, that day can possibly be every day. Their Atlanta Technical College provides opportunities for education and career preparation in more than 100 programs of study in the areas of business and public service technologies, health and public safety technologies, and industrial and transportation technologies. Rigorous academic preparation is complemented by community and global awareness activities including our Halle Exchange Program with Felix Fechenbach Berufskolleg in Detmold, Germany. We are living in a time that encourages multiple forms of collaboration. As globalization blurs the borders between countries, each of us deserves the tools and education to become a world-changing force. With the resources and awareness that can be found at Atlanta Technical College, each of us can become the global citizen that we wish to be. commitment to scholarship and comprehensive career preparation has made them Ready for the World. Atlanta Technical College is proud to accompany them on their journey to successful careers, and we appreciate your joining us for this edition of JOURNEYS, our college magazine. Keeping pace with our changing world requires a commitment that benefits from connections that we make locally, throughout our state and nation, and with our neighbors abroad. As the technology that allows and maintains these connections becomes more accessible, we must ensure that we meet our neighbors educated, aware, and prepared to participate in a global society. According to Franklin Roosevelt, "A nation, like a person, has a mind-- a mind that must be kept informed and alert, that must know itself, that understands the hopes and needs of its neighbors--all the other nations that live within the narrowing circle of the world." To that end, Alvetta Peterman Thomas, Ed. D. President, Atlanta Technical College 3 JOURNEYS Michel Carment Haiti Nayera Salam Egypt Thi Tran Vietnam John Beliu Sudan JOURNEYS 4 WORLD VIEW At Atlanta Technical College we believe that the education process is not con ned to a traditional classroom. Some of life's most profound lessons are acquired through unconventional interactions. We encourage our students to broaden their basis for critical thought by seizing every opportunity to draw from the experiences of the men and women who are leading, innovating, and successfully navigating the marketplace. Over the past year, some of the most riveting and proli c national and international academicians, business vanguards, servant leaders and elected o cials have shared insightful and thought-provoking commentary on domestic and global a airs with our students. Philip D. Murphy U.S. Ambassador to Germany Tavis Smiley Noted author, radio and television host 5 JOURNEYS Dennis Lockhart President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Ambassador Andrew Young Author, political figure, civil and human rights activist Elizabeth Omilami Actress, civil and human rights activist David Johnston Sustainability expert and author of Green From the Ground Up JOURNEYS 6 NEWS Atlanta Tech ranked as one of the nation's best Washington Monthly recently released its rankings of America's Best Community Colleges, and Atlanta Technical College has been named one of the best in the country. According to the Washington, D.C.-based magazine, Atlanta Tech is 48th among all U.S. community colleges and the top technical college in Georgia. The rankings were based on two sources: the Community College Survey of Student Engagement and graduation rate statistics, compiled by the US Department of Education. Unlike the typical guidebooks that rank four-year colleges, these findings were entirely based on measures with research-proven links to student success. We are the third fastest growing community college in the nation! The numbers are in, and Community College Weekly has designated Atlanta Technical College as one of the top 10 fastest growing public community colleges in the nation. The college, which had an enrollment increase of 43 percent, ranked third in the 2,500-4,999 enrollment category. Atlanta Technical College president Alvetta Peterman Thomas believes that the dramatic increase in enrollment can be attributed to a number of factors. "First, the economic downturn has compelled a great number of people to return to college to enhance their skills or make a major career change," said Thomas. "Secondly, many high school graduates have found that community and technical colleges are affordable and viable options for sound career preparation." Thomas went on to explain that many people enroll in Atlanta Technical College after close examination of the quality and scope of the course offerings. "We offer programs that prepare students to be competitive in emerging job markets. Many people are surprised to discover that Atlanta Tech offers the only ADA accredited dental lab tech program in the state, or that we offer a comprehensive supply chain and logistics management program. Once they take a fresh look at what the college has to offer, they discover that Atlanta Tech is the right fit for them." Atlanta Technical College hopes to see a continued rise in enrollment by casting a wider net. Later this year, administrators will launch an integrated marketing campaign targeting high school students. The college hopes that these students will take advantage of the dual enrollment programs that will allow them to take college courses and earn credit while completing their high school course work. Atlanta Technical College makes the final four Atlanta Technical College may not be in the NCAA Final Four this upcoming season, but the college was selected as one of four finalists for the First Annual Sonny Perdue Award. The award was created by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to recognize excellence in technical education. 7 JOURNEYS Grads are Ready for the World of Work Our graduates come with highly-coveted skill sets and a 100 % guarantee Atlanta Technical College Contact the Office of Career Placement 404.225.4448 or firstname.lastname@example.com and hire one today JOURNEYS 8 Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males (AIM) Defeating the Odds, Helping Men to Soar 9 JOURNEYS I f the nation's headlines and statistics were the gauge for the future of African American men, one might become discouraged or even frustrated. Recurring problems of illiteracy, poverty, incarceration, and high school dropout rates are among the common catalysts for the bleak outlook. But Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is pleased to be home to a program that instills hope for those who are looking to make a change. Since the school was experiencing a steady decrease in male enrollment and retention over the years, the need to create a life coach support team was quite apparent to President Alvetta Peterman omas. us, the Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males (AIM) was created to provide special support to minority men who desire to achieve a post secondary education. e program has served over 1,000 men during the past two years. Working with high school populations (juniors and seniors), the program kicks o in the summer with a 6-week leadership camp. "We generally have 100 young men who attend camp daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.," says Henry Carter, AIM's Project Director. "We expose them to everything from entrepreneurship to nancial literacy to career choices. ey also address the topics of interpersonal skills, violence, critical thinking, goal setting, and con ict resolution." Additionally, there is a 120-question online assessment tool that helps create a career pro le. AIM also works with an adult male population, wherein the focus is post secondary preparation in the areas of testing, nancial aid, academic tutoring, personal and professional development, and college enrollment. Carter adds, "Sometimes all that is needed is a strong support system. AIM provides that and much more. ere can be so many barriers...even the smallest things like transportation, books, etc., can be problematic. Each man is assigned to an outreach specialist who helps make sure that any barriers are minimized." e program's symbol is an eagle because "we encourage them to aim high, to shoot for lofty goals," states Carter. "We sincerely believe that if you can break down the barriers, the possibilities become limitless. en you see a motivation that wasn't there before because the veil has been lifted." One avenue that helps lift the veil is that of exposing the students to a number of positive role models. "It's alright to encourage students to go to school and make good grades. But what about discovering the things that happen behind the scenes? We are fortunate to have professionals and entrepreneurs who don't mind coming to our program and sharing their real life experiences." ATC is also committed to preparing AIM's participants for the global marketplace. "We've taken a few of our students on international trips, and just to see the growth that they experienced is priceless. We probably won't really see the full impact until later in their life, but it is still gratifying to see the immediate impact," Carter says. He further applauds the leadership of Dr. omas, which, with the commitment of the teachers and his sta , creates the perfect combination for a wonderful program. And Carter brings his own unique blend of experience and interest in the program. A former YMCA executive who is totally committed to personal and professional development, Carter regularly avails himself to the program's participants. "I try to make myself as accessible as possible. It's important that they know that help is there when needed." And borrowing from Dr. Robert Franklin's and Morehouse College's concept of Renaissance Men, he states, " ere may be those who simply cannot a ord a $40,000 education. For that population, we offer the same quality at a fraction of the cost. And I sincerely believe if the military can take a young man or woman who's never dealt with machinery and in 8-12 weeks make them battle ready, surely we can take a young man in 12 months and make them life-ready!" JOURNEYS 10 11 JOURNEYS The Halle Exchange KEEPS ATC ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE T he exciting and captivating city of Atlanta has been dubbed by discoverourtown.com (a U.S. travel, tourism and relocation guide) as " e World's Next Great International City." With a colorful mixture of several nationalities that comprise the city's demographic, statistics indicate that the city's racial diversity is greater than that of the nation as a whole. For a city in the Deep South that welcomed international neighbors almost 15 years ago for the 1996 Summer Olympics, that growing diversity speaks volumes. Atlanta Technical College is an active change agent in the city's life and landscape and re ects the city's international spirit in its campus life and community. In 1997, while the city was still realizing the impact of the Olympic Games, the College began conversations with Felix-Fechenbach Berufskolleg in Detmold, Germany, that would ultimately lead to an international student exchange. A formal agreement between the two colleges was reached in 1998. O cially named the Halle Exchange in 2005, the Exchange is inspired by Mr. Claus Halle, one-time president of CocaCola Europe and native of Germany whose career was anked by long standing support of international relations. To date, an estimated 200 students and faculty have participated as Atlanta Technical College delegates to Germany, and an estimated 170 students and faculty have participated as FelixFechenbach Berufskolleg (FFB) delegates to Atlanta, thus fortifying the program's motto of "Living, Learning, and Working Together." e establishment of the Halle Exchange is evidence of Atlanta Technical College's commitment to prepare its students for the global marketplace. "We are honored to have the opportunity to continue Mr. Halle's mission `to expand understanding and respect among the peoples and nations around the world,'" states Atlanta Technical College's president, Dr. Alvetta P. omas. She further adds, "I am proud of the Halle Exchange and its role in the life of the college and the lives of our sta and students. e opportunity to immerse our students in German culture is an invaluable addition to their experiential backgrounds and to the contributions that they prepare to make in their communities." Halle Exchange delegates visited Germany in the fall of 2010. ey enjoyed the traditional activities of the Exchange, including attending classes in their elds of study, participating in internships, living with German host families and participating in cultural activities. While in Germany, students and faculty discussed the impact that technical education has on international commerce with leaders of Industrie- und Handelskammer Lippe Zu Detmold (IHK), which is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and discussed international a airs with Philip D. Murphy, the U.S. Ambassador to Germany. In January 2011, members of the Felix Fechenbach delegation visited Atlanta and lived with the Atlanta Tech students. e group spent time with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, City Councilman Michael Bond, and Dr. Alfred Schlicht, German Deputy Consul General in Atlanta, discussing the importance of preparing for the global marketplace. ey visited the State Capitol where they met with Governor Nathan Deal, Senator Vincent Fort, Senator Nan Orrock, and Representative Sheila Jones. A key component of the Halle Exchange is workforce development. Halle Exchange participants traditionally participate in internship experiences in the program areas of mechanical engineering, carpentry, culinary arts, visual communications, medicine, childcare, cosmetology and electronics. In Germany, Atlanta Tech students worked for German corporations including AFV-Medien, Welle M�bel GmbH, Vital Hotel, Stiftung, S.O.S. Ausbildungst�tte, Restaurant Lallmann, Klinikum and Digital Park. In Atlanta, the students from Detmold interned with the Coca-Cola Company, Unilever, Sara Lee Corporation, Merritt Specialties and Construction, Habitat for Humanity, Dunbar Sheltering Arms Child Development Center, Harriet Tubman Elementary School, FIO 360, the Hyatt Regency, the Sheraton Airport, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, and the Loews Hotel Atlanta. Accordingly, Dr. omas states, " e various experiences of the Halle Exchange provide exceptional opportunities for us to educate tomorrow's workforce in a globalized world. e many students, faculty, and sta members who are members of the Halle delegations past and future are proof that, because of the Halle Exchange, communication is a little clearer, cultures are a little less in con ict, and the oceans that separate us are a little smaller." JOURNEYS 12 Ten Years of Building Bridges 13 JOURNEYS W hen Brenda Watts Jones, the fourth president of Atlanta Technical College (ATC), and members of the ATC Foundation Board of Directors created the Bridge Builder Awards in 2001, they did Bridge Builder Awards continue to raise funds for student support and scholarships, equipment upgrades, and faculty development. Atlanta Technical College students are making strides not only on a national level, but globally as well because they can participate in global initiatives like the Halle Exchange Program, the International Student Sustainability Conference, and the PLC project, none of which would be possible without the contributions generated through Bridge Builders and other partnership e orts. Today, the Bridge Builder Awards celebration is still a vehicle for recognizing the so to honor corporate and community leaders who were leveling the educational playing eld in Atlanta. ey recognized the critical linkage between access to resources and educational achievement. Simply put, students who were taught in an environment with computer technology, modernized labs and facilities, up-to-date textbooks, and aggressive support-for-learners programs were more likely to perform at higher levels academically than those who lacked access to these resources. Today, as the Foundation observes the 10th Anniversary of Bridge Builders, there are more reasons than ever to celebrate. Atlanta Technical College is thriving. Scores of Georgians have turned to Atlanta Technical College and her sister schools to obtain the skills needed to be successful in their careers of choice. anks to the generous support of corporations and community partners, the corporate and community leaders who are making signi cant strides in the battle against educational disparities. e 2011 recipients have each been instrumental in ensuring that children and young adults in metro Atlanta have access to educational tools and resources. We honor them and previous honorees for all that they have done to prepare local students for the global marketplace. 2011 Bridge Builder Honorees Dennis Boyden AT&T Tad Hutcheson AirTran Airways Publix Super Markets Brenda Reid HJ Russell & Company Michael Russell r Recognizing 10 years of Bridge Builders Hank Aaron � Ann Cramer � Sallie Adams-Daniel � Leona Barr-Davenport � Curley Dossman � Evern Cooper Epps Mayor Shirley Franklin � Johnny Furr, Jr � Dr. Julie Gerberding � Sarah Gonzalez � John Grant, Jr. � Sheryl Riley-Gripper Dr. Beverly Hall � Phil Jacobs � Khalil Johnson � Ingrid Saunders Jones � Dr. Brenda Watts Jones (posthumously) Rev. Walter Kimbrough � Dr. Christopher J.W. Leggett � George Lottier (posthumously) � Russ Lucas � Vicki Palmer Monica Pearson � William "Bill" Rainwater � Ray Robinson � Suzanne Sitherwood � Michael Thurmond � Isaiah Tidwell Ambassador Andrew Young � Michael Young � David Yu JOURNEYS 14 Bu ild in g He al th yF ut ur es 15 JOURNEYS The Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health and Technology Complex For months, motorists traveling on interstate 75/85 just south of Atlanta wondered about the iconic structure taking shape on the right flank of the highway, just below the University Avenue Exit. Its strong lines, crisp design and glass fa�ade caused passersby to do a double take and ponder its purpose. Finally on December 3, 2010, Atlanta Technical College introduced the new marvel to the world. Opening the doors to opportunity The Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health and Technology Complex spans more than 70,000 square feet. The two-story structure has four distinct wings and serves as the new hub for healthcare related programs at Atlanta Technical College. The complex cost $14.8 million and is designed to facilitate current and emerging trends in medical education. WHAT IT MEANS FOR ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: � It will allow the College to recruit and train larger cohorts of students � Students will be able to learn in the same types of modern labs currently in use in today's medical facilities � It will allow the College to expand program offerings and meet the demand in the marketplace for qualified healthcare professionals in a variety of fields FEATURES � 20 lecture and classroom spaces � 20 industry-equipped laboratory and clinical settings � 14 Dental hygiene clinic stations � 125 computer stations available for student use NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Naming opportunities are available to honor donors who make unrestricted gifts to the college. For information on donor programs contact Elizabeth King at 404.225.4648 or firstname.lastname@example.com. JOURNEYS 16 The Allied Health Programs of Dental Assisting � Dental Hygiene* � Dental Laboratory Technology Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Technology � Health Care Assisting Health Information Technology � Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician Medical Assisting � Associate Degree Nursing* � Patient Care Assisting Patient Care Technician � Pharmacy Technology � Phlebotomy Technician Physical Assisting* � Occupational Therapy Assisting* Radiology Technology* � Surgical Technology NOTE: Programs in BOLD type will be housed in the Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health and Technology Complex. Programs marked with * are planned for the Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health and Technology Complex. 17 JOURNEYS Constructive Conversation: Update on the New Library and Testing Center Construction crews are busy transforming the structure into a state-of-the-art library and testing center. When the $5.45 million project is complete, Atlanta Technical College will have a 16,284 square foot facility that brings together all of the campus's library collections and services including the Law, Health Sciences, and Campus Libraries. e new Library and Testing Center will have a signi cant technological presence, including a newly-created multi-media room, a lm and editing suite, and a computer lab. e building is designed with exibility in mind. Students and faculty alike will bene t from the wide variety of dynamic learning environments housed within the new the structure. Amenities, such as, individual study pods and workstations, group meeting rooms, and contemporary common areas are hallmarks of the new building. Under the direction of Mrs. Teresa Brown, Vice President of Administrative Services, the Facilities Department oversees all construction, renovation, and maintenance projects on the campus of Atlanta Technical College. R enovation and repurposing of the old Georgia Public Broadcasting building at the east end of the Atlanta Technical College is well underway. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the construction and renovation of the Library and Testing Center is scheduled for completion by the end of the fall semester. JOURNEYS 18 19 JOURNEYS PEOPLE PERFECT CHEMISTRY: ATC Senior Goes From Homeless to Hope, Gains Distinguished International Acclaim Chat with VP of Administrative Services when you grow up?" Anthony McDaniel was adjusting to life in the foster care system of Paterson, New Jersey. Anthony's positive thinking and proactive behavior ultimately landed him an internship at Germany's Kunikum Lippe He was placed with a loving foster family, with a father who Hospital. Perhaps the most phenomenal aspect of Anthony's Germany experience is the fact that he was given the opportunity to combine compounds. " was a pastor and a mother who was a deaconess in the church. He was also under the tutelage of Joe Clark, principal of is is something that is not Eastside High School from the real-life movie, "Lean on Me." He actually was included in the lm. Yet, the harsh reality of taught in America to Pharmacy students. It's generally something that's saved for conferences," states Anthony. us, this street life found him, nevertheless. "By the time I was a teenexposure gives Anthony a competitive edge over other students ager, I had seen and done it all: drugs, alcohol, gangs," Anthony re ects. "After awhile, I began to see a lot of my friends get killed at the ages of 18, 21, 22. I couldn't stand the thought of that being me." in America. He created his own lotions while in Germany, and he also made cough syrup, suppositories, pills as well as TPN, which are Nutrition/IV bags for children with cancer. Anthony is now an ATC senior who will graduate with honors With strong support from family members and mentors, this spring. He has a 3.7 grade point average, and is a member Anthony eventually landed in Atlanta. He lived with his godmother, but because of the economy, she lost her home. rough this misfortune, he found shelter and refuge at the Je erson Transition House. It was here that his life made a pivotal change. "I met so many professional men that took me under their wing. ey told me that they would support me How does Anthony feel about the tremendous milestones he has witnessed? He simply says, "I'm humbled by it. I've had a lot of help along the way, so I know I'm not here alone." He attributes the strong support of ATC's President, as well as that of Mr. Henry Carter, the AIM Program, family and the sta at the Je erson Transition House for helping him along the way. of the National Technical Honor Society. What's more, Anthony has amazingly earned a scholarship to attend South Carolina State University this fall as a Chemistry/Pre-med major. in whatever I decided to do. I chose Atlanta Technical College (ATC) and studied Certi ed Warehousing and Distribution Specialist," says Anthony. With money available for additional schooling after completing the program, Anthony didn't hesitate to pursue his interest in medicine by enrolling in ATC's T he world is such a big place, especially in the eyes of a ve-year old. While most children are beginning to entertain the question, "What do you want to be Pharmacy Technician program, quickly emerging as an outstanding student. JOURNEYS 20 Aleksandra Mora Mamadou Bah Yuliana Mircheva 21 JOURNEYS The Power of Influence: ATC Makes Its Mark Across the Globe Publilius Syrus, a Latin writer and contemporary of Cicero, once stated that a good reputation is more valuable than money. Considering the attraction that international students have had to Atlanta Technical College, it's no secret that the school's good name has had a major impact worldwide. With a student body of nearly 5,000 per term, representing 60 plus nations, Atlanta Technical College has become a valued resource for international students, further meeting its goal of producing leaders on a global level. We had the opportunity to speak with three of the school's international students: Yuliana Mircheva, Aleksandra Mora, and Mamadou Bah. Captured herein is a glimpse of the journeys that brought them to ATC. Yuliana Mircheva is a student in the Dental Laboratory Technician program. A native of Bulgaria, Yuliana lived in the United States for eight years before deciding to pursue higher education. She has a strong a nity for the medical profession and wanted to select a college with accredited programs and academic rigor. rough personal interactions and in-depth research, the aspiring dental technician soon discovered that one of America's best technical colleges was located right in her own backyard. After receiving glowing reports about the programs, people, and success of the college, Yuliana made Atlanta Technical College her rst choice. "I was attracted to the school because it was the only school in Georgia that earned accreditation from the American Dental Association," she re ects. Although the second year student describes the curriculum as being very intense, she credits her advisor, Ms. Becky Tolson, for providing her with a strong support system. Yuliana also emphasized that she has been impressed with the commitment shown by college administrators to provide students with exceptional customer service, stating, "I also appreciate the fact that the school's online community is more conducive to dealing with administrative tasks. It's good to not always have to wait in lines for certain things." As a closing thought, she adds that she nds the college's approach to diversity refreshing, explaining that people from all walks of life converge on the campus with one common mission: Self-improvement. Since arriving at ATC, Aleksandra has ourished academically and personally. "Even I am surprised at how well I am doing in college. My English and my con dence level have improved tremendously." Aleksandra's growth has been recognized by faculty and sta alike. She was one of only three students awarded the $2500 Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Student Scholarship for 2011. " is was truly a great honor for me." She explains, " e selection process was very detailed and I had to write an essay. I also needed to have a high grade point average and a letter from my advisor." Aleksandra will graduate from ATC in 2011 and plans to leverage the skills and poise she attained at ATC to begin her journey into the world of work. Five thousand miles away from ATC's southwest Atlanta campus, a young man, Mamadou Bah, was growing up in Guinea, West Africa. Mamadou, a selfprofessed adventurer, always knew that he wanted to explore the world. When his cousin returned to West Africa after completing his studies at ATC, Mamadou was impressed with the breadth and scope of the knowledge his role model exhibited. Inspired by his cousin's tales of the welcoming atmosphere, challenging programs and extraordinary sta , Mamadou enrolled in ATC. From October 2001 until June 2004 he attended the college, majoring in Marketing Management. Early on, Mamadou struggled with learning the English language, often refusing to participate in class. He contemplated quitting altogether because he was ashamed. But he remained steadfast and took advantage of the learning support programs o ered on campus. As time went on, Mamadou was eligible to take courses in his major as a result of his high grades. " at is where everything turned around," he states. "Mr. Clayton Carter was teaching Visual Merchandising. Even though I was making good grades, I still did not participate in class as I should have, because I was still ashamed of my English. After the rst week, Mr. Carter boosted my con dence by asking me not to be afraid to speak in class. He told me that I should take my time and express myself. at really helped a lot." From that point on Mamadou began to soar. He became involved in extracurricular activities, emerging as parliamentarian and vice president of the ATC chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX), an international association of students and teachers in business, nance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service. During his matriculation at the college, he received top honors at local and state competitions for DEX and other organizations. Mamadou shared with us that his life has been forever changed by his immersive experience at ATC. He credits the college with o ering him the most rewarding pathway to academic and professional success. Mamadou has returned to Africa. He is currently employed at Etisalat, a telephone company in Benin, where he manages a product development division. Although he is now 5,000 miles away from his alma mater, the impact of his ATC journey is stronger than ever. At Mamadou's urging, both his childhood friend, Claude Zohoun, and his brother, Ibrahima Bah, have begun their own journeys into the world of ATC. Both are Marketing Management majors at the college, with 3.0 and 3.8 grade point averages, respectively. Aleksandra Mora is a Hotel Management major from Russia. When she moved to the United States, she originally called New York City home, but the warm weather and culturally rich atmosphere of Atlanta beckoned. is new Atlantan was determined to be successful and turned her sights to professional development. She recalled hearing that Washington Monthly Magazine had named Atlanta Technical College the Nation's Best Community College, and decided to investigate ATC's programs. "I didn't know anyone from the school, but when I discovered that it was o ering the courses I needed to pursue my dreams, I immediately seized the opportunity." JOURNEYS 22 Student of the Year, Rachel Young Powering It Up W hen considering the path that Rachel Young has blazed, it's no surprise that she has earned the honor of being this year's Student of the Year; she is an extraordinary woman in more ways than one. She has a 4.0 GPA as an Electrical Construction and Maintenance major, and she's the only female student in her class (although there are two females in the night class). Con dent in her abilities, she states, "I had been working with electricity for about 12 years before joining the Atlanta Technical College (ATC) family. I said to myself, `I am an electrician. I've changed receptacles, mounted microwaves, put in garbage disposals, and put in electrical outlets all before I came to school. Since I realized that this is what I do, it made perfect sense to get formal training. While assisting my daughter, Leah, with getting enrolled at ATC, I saw the school to be an excellent structured environment to gain formal knowledge in a eld that I had already come to know and love." It didn't take long for the Orlando, Florida, native to get acclimated. In addition to her honors, Rachel also became the rst female member of the National Technical Honor Society from the Electrical Construction and Maintenance department. She was also elected an o cer within the organization. Of her most recent accomplishment, she states, "It's a little strange to be walking through the halls and hear, `Hi, Student of the Year.' But at the same time, it feels good to know that they are happy for me." Rachel's ATC experience doesn't mark the rst time that she's embarked upon nontraditional endeavors. e former real estate broker and ight attendant states, "Many people didn't realize that ight attendant is a profession that used to be saturated by men. Even the electrical industry is only populated by 2% of women, but the tables are turning now. I want to be a part of that change." Her ultimate goal is to own her own rm. And as she blazes the path on her journey, she looks forward to inspiring girls to explore nontraditional ventures. "I want them to see that women can do anything that we put our minds to." 23 JOURNEYS Teacher of the Year, Dreem Penn ned to Dre Desti am, Drawn to Draf t A rst glance at Dreem Penn just might cause one to believe she's a student. But only a few moments in her presence is more than enough time to see that she's a competent, caring, and even challenging instructor at Atlanta Technical College (ATC). As such, Ms. Penn's admirable attributes have earned her the honor of being named this year's Teacher of the Year. She currently serves as Drafting Instructor. A native Atlantan, Ms. Penn always knew she would be in a eld similar to that of her chosen profession. "My dad's an architect, and my mom's a teacher. As a student at Frederick Douglass High School, I was in the Engineering program. So drafting has always been a big part of me. In fact, it's my passion. Even if I had not chosen to teach, I'd probably be mentoring someone in this arena," she states. Upon completing her studies at Douglass, Ms. Penn enrolled in Clark Atlanta University's Engineering Dual degree and started her hands-on experience at ATC in 1999. She chose to come on board with ATC in 2000, spending her rst six years as a part time instructor. She has been a full time instructor for three years. Acknowledging that drafting architecture is a male-dominated industry, Ms. Penn is totally committed to ensuring that all her students are fully prepared, especially women. "I can remember working as the only black female in an architectural rm," she re ects, "I was given more work just to see if I could handle the stress. Women have got to have the mindset for that. Even with the one female that I'm presently teaching, I make certain that I don't present myself as a mother gure because I know the real world is not like that." She adds, "Everything starts with a draft. So I don't just focus on architecture. I include a cross mix with civil, mechanical, design." is approach will also help prepare her students for ATC's e orts to provide students with international exposure. "I'm excited about our projects in Germany, because the world is a great sketching and building ground for drafters. Our students need to know that the U.S. is not the only place that they can nd meaningful work." JOURNEYS 24 International Faculty Broaden Students' Horizons nations. We were delighted to catch up with several faculty members who have incredible backgrounds and international experiences: David Kirsch, Instructor in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department, and Queenston orpe, Program Chair for the proposed Physical erapist Assistant program. A tlanta Technical College is admirable for many reasons. But perhaps one of its most commendable attributes is its commitment to giving students exposure to faculty members with tremendous international experience. is is vitally essential, particularly when the student body has representation from more than 60 Global Educators Ernest Alema-Mensah � Graduated from the University of Ghana Lilya Connell � Graduated from the First Moscow State Institute of Foreign Languages and the Grozny (Chechen) State Pedagogical Institute Leslie Douglas-Jones � Studied in St. Kitts Serena Garcia � Taught classes on essay writing, editing and research in Brazil Jon Green � Served as an EFL instructor in Ecuador for a year Mary Howard � Studied in Japan for a year Mark Johnson � Taught in Jamaica for more than ten years 25 JOURNEYS Queenston Thorpe To say that Queenston orpe has lived and worked all over the world may be an understatement. She was born in West Africa and attended school at England's Coventry School of Physiotherapy. After traveling extensively, she worked in London at Newham Health Authority for 1011 years, rising to the position of Senior I Physiotherapist. In 1989 orpe moved to the United States and jubilantly shares, "I'm now on my third continent!" Her journey in the health care industry began after she graduated from high school in Sierra Leone, where she worked as a teacher's assistant. While on a full scholarship to Coventry, she had the opportunity to guest teach Physical erapy techniques in the nursing program. Years later her family moved to the U.S. and she began working in a large teaching hospital in Chicago. Soon her career took ight. orpe worked for a large national rehabilitation company as clinical director for physical therapy, and she also has experience owning and operating her own physical therapy company. In 2010, orpe joined the sta of Atlanta Technical College. As she works zealously to prepare the Physical erapist Assistant program for accreditation and implementaion, she states, "Atlanta has a myriad of Asians, Latinos, Europeans, etc. As we are producing professionals that will be working with and treating people from all over the world, it is incumbent that we get our graduates to be culturally aware. I am proud to bring the techniques and knowledge that I have acquired to a college that so strongly emphasizes global awareness and preparation." David Kirsch David Kirsch has lived all over the world, as a result of growing up in a military family. Most of his time was spent in Germany, where he went to grade school. As an adult, he had an exchange scholarship that allowed him to teach English and Computer Information Systems (CIS) there. However, he has called Peachtree City his home for more than the past twenty years. He has been part of the ATC family since April of 1988. During his rst 10 years, he was an electronics instructor, and he also served as chair for the department. Excited about ATC's approach to exposing students to the importance of internationalism, he states, "I think the Halle Exchange is an incredible opportunity for some of our students who have never had the opportunity to travel, to see how things are done di erently in other cultures. Having some international knowledge is a must because we're too interconnected for us to not know what's going on in other parts of the world. If what the student wants to study has an international impact, they need to know about it. I believe it's paramount--giving them this exposure is essential." JOURNEYS 26 Exciting New Program Is Developing the World's Best Supply Chain Talent I t's no secret that success in the workplace is built upon training, discipline quality workers in today's tough marketplace, its new Supply Chain Manompson, a former executive in the Logistics industry, the ATC is the only technical college and the only 2-year institution that o ers any drawn the attention and support of Atlanta's corporate community. Each proment and job assistance. and hard work. As Atlanta Technical College (ATC) continues to produce agement (SCM) program is set to be one of its most commendable initiatives yet. Headed by Kemith program stands as a fully accredited Distribution-Materials Management track that awards associate degrees and technical certi cates of credit in critical SCM elds of study such as Transportation Operations, Logistics Management, Purchasing and Commercial Truck Driving. With Atlanta being among the nation's top areas for opportunities in Transportation and Logistics, the federally funded program presents a win-win situation for companies as well as the industries' current workforce. According to " ompson, ere are a number of people who have been employed in these industries for is can often create a bleak outlook as well as Among them are CH Robinson, UPS, Home Depot, as well Clayton County tions that fully understand the importance of our e orts here." Alan Amling of UPS's Global Logistics and Distribution Marketing department shares his excitement about the corporation's involvement in the program. "UPS kind of degree in Procurement and Supply Chain. Accordingly, the program has gram has an advisory board that provides technical assistance, curriculum develope advisory boards are comprised of several companies. Schools, Atlanta Regional Commission, BLJ Group, and Russell Sporting Goods. ompson continues, "Our advisory board membership re ects capable organiza- has a vested interest in Supply Chain education. We wanted to be involved in the program because of its important to the industry, Atlanta, and the community that we serve." Saddle Creek, a third party logistics company specializing in warehousing, transportation, and contract packaging services, is also a part of ATC's SCM program. Robert Pericht, Advisory Board Co-Chair and Saddle Creek Senior Vice President of Warehouse Operations states, "Not everyone can a ord or desires to go to a four-year college. ATC is one of the best in the country. Our involvement is a good t because it allows us to give back and use an expertise that runs into our sweet spot. We can provide guest lecturers, technical assistance and expertise, site location, industry curriculum, data, etc., that the school will need." e salary outlook for those with formal training is an attractor for the program as well. e median entry level salary for jobs in Procurement and Supply Chain Management ranges from $38-$43K, and there are some CDL positions that start in the $40K range. With ATC's commitment and through the e ectiveness of partnership, the SCM looks forward to developing the world's best Supply Chain talent. years, yet have been unable to get formal training. As a result, opportunities for advancement have been limited. feelings of frustration. But we see this program as a breath of fresh air and an awesome opportunity for such workers to see a brighter day." In addition to reaching out to professionals who are seeking to enhance their careers, ATC is also hoping to create partnerships with Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Clayton County Schools. "One of our short-term goals is to create a partnership with local school systems so that high school students recognize early-on that the supply chain eld is vast and pro table. We also want to collaborate with four-year universities so that our graduates have the option of either entering the workforce after graduation or pursuing advance degrees in logistics and supply chain management," ompson adds. 27 JOURNEYS JOURNEYS 28 Atlanta Tech is open for business. S ''S GIA E G R R OR G O EES E GEE BMIT CALL PR HNIICA C N E TECH LLEG E E OLLEG T C CO Customized Training � Corporate Testing Georgia les & Assessments Work Ready Job Profi WorkKeys� The Technical College System of Georgia � Please contact us today at 404.225.4488 or firstname.lastname@example.com 29 JOURNEYS Campus Chat: New Online Courses Uploaded ATC: Atlanta Technical College launched e-Campus, full online programs in Spring 2011. What led the college to delve into this area? Dr. Camp: Atlanta Technical College has built a strong global reputation, and students from around the world are looking for a way to bene t from the programs we provide. e-Campus allows us to serve students, both foreign and domestic, who are unable to physically participate in on-campus instruction due to geographic limitations or family obligations. Furthermore, it has long been our goal to make college a ordable for all who desire an education. e new online programs will allow us to provide the same sought-after courses as the private universities but at a fraction of the cost. ATC: What programs are available through e-Campus? Dr. Camp: Students can now complete two-year associate degrees in paralegal studies, accounting, business administrative technology, marketing management, and management supervisory development programs of study, all online. ATC: How were these program selected for e-Campus? Dr. Camp: We looked for programs that were popular with students which did not include a signi cant lab or tool component. ATC: Is this the rst time that ATC has o ered online programs? Dr. Camp: For several years, Atlanta Tech has o ered hybrid or web-enhanced courses. In a hybrid class, instruction for approximately half of the course is web-based, and the remainder is delivered face-to-face in a classroom or lab setting. We realized, however, that we need to meet the needs of non-traditional students, which is why we are beginning to o er entire programs of study online. Busy executives and working adults who want to improve their employability can now get an education on their own time without worrying about how to get from work, in Buckhead or Fairburn, to campus before class starts. ATC: How will these programs help ATC reach a broader audience? Dr. Camp: e advantage of taking online programs is that they o er much greater academic exibility for students as they try to balance their family lives and work schedules while furthering their educational opportunities. It is an ideal opportunity for students who can't attend campus classes due to work or family obligations. ATC: What kinds of resources are available to online students? Dr. Camp: Prior to taking classes, students have an opportunity to complete an online orientation that provides answers to questions about using the online learning management system. Once enrolled, students have access to GALILEO, which is the Georgia Library Learning Online System. is library system o ers access to thousands of magazine, newspaper, and journal articles covering a broad range of subject areas as well as access to an online tutoring service called SMARTTHINKING. is service uses the Internet to connect students with professional tutors for assistance with English and math. Technological support is available through the College's computer labs and IT Department. ATC: How can potential students learn more about e-Campus? Dr. Camp: Information about e-Campus is available on the Atlanta Technical College website www.atlantatech.edu. Potential students can also contact the O ce of Admissions at 404.225.4461. In this edition of JOURNEYS, we had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gladys Hodges Camp, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Here is some of the enlightenment she had to offer on how our new e-Campus programs allow the college to meet the needs of a wider range of students: JOURNEYS 30 Global Retail Leader Gap Inc. Brings In-House Training Program to Atlanta Technical College hen Gap Inc. was co-founded in 1969 by Doris and Don Fisher, the principle of "Do What's Right" was at the forefront of its business model. Fast-forward 40 plus years. Gap Inc. is a global leader in the retail industry, and yes, "Do What's Right" is still central to its mission. Nowhere is that mantra more evident than at Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia. is winter, Gap Inc. launched Gap for Community Colleges, a partnership between the college and Gap Inc. as part of the White House Initiative `Skills for America's Future.' rough the program, Gap store managers provide students with the skills and knowledge to be successful and competitive in the global workforce. "We believe that by sharing Gap's proven training curriculum, Atlanta Technical College students will gain valuable skills and experiences that will help them be better prepared for their career goals. is is exactly what is needed to develop a strong talent pool for our stores and the communities in which we operate," said Sherrica Hill, General Manager of Gap Atlanta. rough the program, students have access to the same comprehensive training curriculum given to Gap store managers. is is the rst time that Gap has o ered this program outside of its own organization. e Gap for Community Colleges program is designed to help students get ahead in the career of their choice. "Gap Inc. is one of the largest employers in the United States. We hope that by providing our students with access to the same curriculum given to Gap store managers, they will be better prepared to join the workforce," said Dr. Alvetta Peterman omas, president of Atlanta Technical College. " is corporation is a W leader in global commerce; they are respected and appreciated by consumers all over the world. Gap Inc. has a business model and commitment to a strong valuesystem that makes them an ideal partner for Atlanta Technical College as we strive to make our students global citizens." Phase one of Gap for Community Colleges is delivered through a series of workshops. e sessions include modules on job search preparation, such as interview skills and resume writing; and practical workplace skills, such as managing people, setting priorities, and how to e ectively communicate in the workplace. In phase two, students have the opportunity to receive on-the-job experience as they shadow Gap managers in store locations. In addition to Atlanta Technical College, Gap for Community Colleges is offered at community colleges in seven U.S. cities including Atlanta, Metro Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. e inaugural cohort will include an estimated 2000 students. Students will be eligible for sixty- ve $1000 scholarships. Gap will also invite students to apply for jobs with the company. e retail giant expects to hire up to 1,200 students from community colleges in 2011. "For more than 40 years, Gap Inc. has been committed to improving education in the communities where we live and work. We are proud to participate in this White House initiative and expand our job training programs to more cities to support e orts to improve the economy. Our hope is that Gap for Community Colleges can be part of the solution to improve workforce competitiveness here in the U.S.," said Eva Sage-Gavin, Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources and Corporate A airs. � Gap Inc. products are available for purchase in over 90 countries � Fiscal 2010 sales were $14.7 billion. � There are an estimated 3,100 comp ny-owned stores worldwide 31 JOURNEYS Helping Americans Retool I n March 2011, W. W. Grainger, Inc., was named the "most admired" company among diversi ed wholesalers in FORTUNE magazine's annual listing of the World's Most Admired Companies. is was the second consecutive year that the company garnered the prestigious honor, due largely to its investment in its employees and the communities it serves. Grainger has been a staple in the metro Atlanta community for over 70 years, partnering with nonpro t organizations and civic groups to improve the quality of life for all Georgians. About two years ago, executives at Grainger recognized a precarious shift in the skilled trades industry. Veterans of the industry were quickly approaching the age of retirement and despite the fact that unemployment rates were sky-rocketing, younger workers were not considering manufacturing and construction jobs as viable options for employment. Grainger, a company that had woven "community service" into the fabric of its corporate culture for so many years, decided to tackle the issue head-on and support local technical colleges as a means to address these workforce issues. "As a leading distributor of industrial supplies, Grainger is committed to helping stem the growing shortage of skilled workers while supporting the increasing technical demands of today's manufacturing workplace," said Matthew Mitchell, Manager of a Grainger facility in metro Atlanta. "We believe that the best way to address the rate of unemployment and the shortage of skilled workers is by supporting skilled trades programs such as HVAC, welding, automotive, and electrical, as well as the local technical schools and community colleges that train students to enter the workforce in high-demand elds." In 2009, Grainger, Inc., brought e Grainger Tools for Tomorrow� scholarship program to Atlanta Technical College and provided students with the literal and gurative tools to succeed. rough the program, second-year students majoring in skilled trades can apply for nancial assistance for tuition and books. In addition to a monetary prize, scholarship winners receive state-of-the-art tool kits provided by Grainger. Mitchell explains why sustaining technical education is critical to the survival of the U.S. workforce. "We've partnered with Atlanta Technical College because we understand that today's technical education students will become tomorrow's industrial skilled tradesmen, dedicated to keeping our communities working and growing. ese students play a critical role in helping to close the growing skills gap in our country. We must support these students and our local technical and community colleges today for a solid infrastructure tomorrow." Grainger execs have been so pleased with the progression of e Grainger Tools for Tomorrow� scholarship program that they are exploring ways to increase their involvement in the school and further assist students in their professional development. JOURNEYS 32 mation technology, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, communications, and more. college to gain the knowledge and resources to be successful in life. T Partners for the Future ey are motivated and determined individuals who have come to he Atlanta Technical College Scholarship Program is an excellent opportunity for businesses, community organizations, and individuals to have a positive and lasting impact on the economic vitality of Atlanta by helping a deserving student reach his or her educational and career goals. Our students aspire to succeed in the elds of business, healthcare, industrial technology, public services, science, construction, infor- Investing in Atlanta Technical College students is good business. Companies can fund a scholarship speci cally for students enrolled in the program area which re ects their industry, or they can award scholarships based on nancial need or overall academic merit. Corporate leaders can be involved in the selection process of the scholarship recipient, or Atlanta Technical College can manage the entire process. Awards can be granted once per year, or once per semester. 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SOURCE: "Being and Becoming in Anita Desai's Where Shall We Go This Summer?," in Subjects Worthy Fame: Essays on Commonwealth Literature: In Honour of H. H. Anniah Gowda, Sterling Publishers Private Limited, 1989, pp. 10-16.
In the following essay, Chellappan examines existential themes of "being and becoming" in Where Shall We Go This Summer?, contrasting the work to The Ramayana and Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse.
Meena Belliappa's claim that the novels of Anita Desai clearly indicate the "new direction that Indian fiction is taking in the hands of the third generation of urban centres … a deliberate growing away from a debased tradition, of fiction as romance, to a more meaningful wrestle with reality" is only partially true: they are certainly not romances; their very form turns romance inside out, as most of the novels only question the romantic view of life; but they are not based entirely on social reality either, as they are explorations into the basic metaphysical questions, such as the relationship between being and becoming; and in this process they deal with such contraries as light and darkness, illusion and reality, sky and sea, to which the male-female dichotomy provides the primary symbol. The purpose of this paper is to trace this pattern in Where Shall We Go This Summer? (1975), Anita Desai's fourth novel, which occupies a central place in her oeuvre—free from the domination of the inner rhythms of the earlier novels and the externality of the later ones.
Where Shall We Go This Summer?, like its great prototypes, one ancient and the other modern (The Ramayana and [Virginia Woolf's] To the Lighthouse, respectively) is built around the metaphor of journey. Its very title evokes Virginia Woolf's novel: it seems to be asking the question to which Virginia Woolf has given the answer. The title brings together an adverbial of time and an adverbial of place, and in "this" there is a fusion of time and space.
The novel begins with the arrival of Sita and two of her children on an island during the 1967 monsoon. Strangely enough, we are told, "She had come here in order not to give birth", and then the chapter enacts the past that led to her coming here, to a once-magic island, to find the past all burnt to white ashes. This was done to escape from the routine life of the mainland, and it is a return to the island of her childhood. Part II reenacts the past and goes back to winter 1947, when Sita and her father were like herself and her children; but she feels the difference in the situation: Rama later came there to her as a deliverer. In the final part, the cycle is complete: we are back in the 1967 monsoon season, and now Sita begins to feel the need to accept life and growth in relation to the seafish and the children; and when they leave the world of magic for the world of reality, Moses and his friends perpetuate the magic, like Pegeen in The Playboy of the Western World.
The novel is built on several contraries, such as the sea and the sky, the mainland and the island, illusion and reality, winter and monsoon, and it ends with an almost Keatsian uncertainty, like the one at the end of the "Ode to a Nightingale" about which was true and which was false ("Was it a vision, or a walking dream? / Do I wake or sleep?"). As Desai puts it:
But was she sure it was not the other way round after all? Had not her married years, her dulled years, been the false life, the life of presence and performance and only the escape back to the past, to the island, been the one sincere and truthful act of her life, the only one not false and staged? How could she tell, how decide? Which half of her life was real and which unreal? Which of her selves was true, which false?
The reality-unreality dichotomy pervades the entire novel. Right at the beginning there is uncertainty about the seaweed: "'Snakes!' the woman scoffed in exasperation—the child's imagination was perverse and pessimistic, she thought. 'Why, don't you see it is only weeds?'" The island, which had seemed a small, dark boat of foreign matter while they were rowing across to it, seemed flat on the strip of sea, related to the muddy monsoon sea rather than to the sky as soon as they had arrived: and they find again the brilliance of their magic island burnt to white ashes.
Sita had come seeking refuge from the world of Bombay, which she had felt to be so unreal. But after some time she could not completely believe that life in that world was truly unreal: "Very soon the kitchen odours and kitchen sounds thickened and swelled till they became indubitably real."
The sea, which she had expected to come surging up and wash the city away, carried very little away and brought much to those rocks on which it ceaselessly spilled, littering them with the rotten carcasses of fish, with "stinking seaweed and with less explicable objects like a ring of green plastic, rubber shoe, bones and frayed tins." The sea was a source of life, and it could involve you in life as well as bring redemption. And parallel to this is the loss of distinction between the creative and the destructive in her consciousness, so that then she does not feel like having a child. And when Raman suggests escape to her, she readily responds, "Manori." This signifies a return to the island buried in her consciousness, and out of fear of which she left earlier, preferring the solidity of streets and the security of houses on the mainland. But now she "would turn, go back, and find the island once more."
Part II enacts a regressive movement to the past, and it starts with Sita's father reaching the island with Sita and her sister by boat several years ago, which is parallel to or prefigures her arrival now with her own two children. The house, Jeevan Ashram, which belongs to her father, is an image of the whole island. Even there she had the tendency to withdraw herself into the island chrysalid of childhood, for which the island seems to provide an image. The technique of contrast is used here also to bring out the truth, which is neither here nor there, and the contrast is between the glory of the island and the shadow of the mainland, one standing for childhood or the primordial reality and the other standing for the adult consciousness or the routine life. Both the images of the mirror and of light and shadow are Platonic, in the sense that there is a glorification of the white radiance of eternity as opposed to the shadows on the many-coloured dome of life. But the island itself is not free from shadows: it took her some time to notice that "this magic, too, cast shadows." The shadow-radiance opposition is again mentioned when she contrasts the dead but divine love of a Muslim woman with her own life.
The island was magical but unreal, as opposed to the familiar urban social life. The world of her father was both magical and frozen (they used to say that Babaji did magic), and this is again both parallel to and contrasted with the children's game of burial on the beach. To Anita Desai, as to Wordsworth (particularly in his "Ode: Intimations of Immortality," with which the novel has a number of affinities), "The child is father of the man"—in the sense that childhood has all the potentials of adulthood, including the sense of death, which also it determines; and though it is close to heaven, it also requires growth. The visionary gleam soon fades, and Sita is noticeably unhappy over her father's attitude towards her elder sister and children as well as over his "miraculous" cures. The "ghost" of her mother, who had disappeared in Benares, added to the magic as well as the horror of her childhood, or "island life". Then came the mystery of the father himself in his last phase, when the men kept away from him and women came steadily for remedies. Now "he was rarely seen on the beach or, as in the beginning, out in the fields or on the village road. Increasingly invisible, he grew increasingly mysterious, already a legend that dwelt in the grey, no longer white, room above the trees." Finally, she chose to discard him and she found her redeemer in Rama, Deedar's son, when he "came to cremate her father, shut the house, fetch her away, send her to college, install her in a college hostel, and finally—out of pity, out of lust, out of sudden will for adventure, and because it was inevitable—married her." She then preferred the sunlight of the ordinary, the everyday, the empty, to the ruined theatre of the island life. But now, after twenty years, she prefers to return to that illusion, and now that that everyday world has grown so insufferable, she can think only of the magic island as a means of redemption. "If the sea was so dark, so cruel, then it was better to swim back into the net. If reality were not to be borne, then illusion was the only alternative. She saw that island illusion as a refuge, a protection. It would hold her baby safely unborn, by magic." The sustained metaphor is significant. If the island is the illusion as well as the glory of childhood, the sea is the source as well as the destroyer of the frenzies of life and the children are linked with the tides and the groves of trees.
The island has thus two dimensions: That which appeared to be a source of escape has itself now become a place to be escaped from; what appeared to be a beacon light for sanity is itself a symbol of madness. Now the vision has faded, and strangely enough (and as in Wordsworth's poem) it is the children who see the need for life: they see only the ruined house, and symbolically the children and Sita move in opposite directions round and round the ruined house. They seem to embody the life-urge to get involved in the world of becoming, not to be content with the return to the womb, of which the return to the island and the desire to keep the unborn child safe are images. The magnificent voice of life is heard by her when an old fisherwoman, "with one eye like a white-fish," "placed her basket on the floor, which crawled with shrimps, pink and infantile,… that shouted, 'we live, we are shrimps'."
It is interesting to see how the author has linked nature's "stench" with life. There can be no life unless one muddies one's hands, and Phoolmalaya is another reminder of the inevitability of growing up and growing old. Then comes the event which makes her think of her childhood fear of death and the contrasted attitude of her own child, Menaka, the future scientist, who is not afraid of it. Again, after she demonstrated the process to Karan and watched his pale performance, she thought of Jeevan's play. The final moment of discovery comes when she encounters a jellyfish and finds it, in the end, not so horrifying as sad. It had burst its white head (the colour is significant), risen to the surface of the sea, and surrendered its few moments of momentum to the wash and swell of the waves. That was the moment of revelation and recognition. She could identify it with the foetus stranded between her hips, and this identity was symbolic of her identification with all that lives—very different from Lear's identification with all life in the storm scene.
Now that she is reborn, Rama comes to take her back. Again the boat is the link between the island and the mainland, and their reunion is described with reference to her dress. Though she first wanted to change her dress with the positive cyclone of feminine instinct, she did not change, on purpose, but kept on her oldest and drabbiest sari and left her hair as it was. And Rama did not ask the old question, "Why can't you just be neat and tidy?"; he simply asked her, "How are you?" Probably this signifies her descent to her archetypal Indian role, and that is why she wanted to weep: "My father's dead—look after me." Again she is exasperated when she sees the children's eagerness to return to Bombay. Finally, when they encounter each other on the beach, she unfolds a significant moment from her childhood, when she felt happy watching the tender love of a pale Muslim woman—divine and like a work of art and narrates how she was driven to this island where she was stranded like the jellyfish. But in that very process, by going back, she also acquired the courage to go forward, as she has also travelled through layers of her self to something of her true self—now made free by the sea with the help of Rama. The journey in space and time has been a journey to a self that is both archetypal and modern.
The sea-sky dichotomy is central to the vision of the novel, which enacts the dialectics of being and becoming. The sea, which is an image of eternity, generates the life urge, and this rhythm is enacted by the waves: "Again and again the wave repeated its rush forward, its rush backward." The island and the mainland signify the two levels of reality, the archetypal and the social, as well as being and becoming; and though the sea is explicitly associated with the island, the link with the mainland is also implicit. One is tempted to recall here the lines of Wordsworth:
Though inland far we be,
Our souls have sight of that immortal sea
Which brought us hither,
Can in a moment travel thither,
And see the Children sport upon the shore,
And hear the mighty waters rolling evermore.
—"Ode: Intimations of Immortality"
But here is an inversion of Wordsworth, as of Plato: the child is close to eternity, but it also symbolises the urge to live. Similarly, the sea-sky dichotomy can be resolved if we see them in the right relationship, as Rama does: "He sighed, stopped, and for the first time looked out to the sea that grew every moment more radiant as it reflected the brightening sky in which the clouds were parting to let through shafts of watery light." The sea now reflects the sky, which has absorbed the shafts of watery light. The Platonic imagery throughout the novel is meant to show the world as a shadow—but that also contains reality. The images of mirror and theatre contribute to the same idea: only through perspectives and images can one grasp the imageless truth, and only through becoming can one penetrate the still core of being. In one sense, the island is the illusion, the mainland the reality; in another sense, the mainland is the illusion and the island is the reality. That is why the stage image refers to both. But it is also a question of perspective: the phenomenal and the eternal are involved in an eternal war-embrace: "Neither sea nor sky were separate or contained—they rushed into each other in a rush of light and shade, impossible to disentangle."
If anything, the emphasis seems to be on becoming and the need to accept the world of process as opposed to a frozen permanence or the eternity of art. The island is "unlivable": a life bewitched is life unlived. The reference to the ideal love of the Muslim woman almost recalls Keats's description of love in his "Ode on a Grecian Urn": "They were like a work of art—so apart from the rest of us. They were like us—they were inhuman, divine."
As I said in the beginning, the novel shows a clear affinity with To the Lighthouse; and though critics starting from K.R. Srinivasa Ayengar have referred to this, there has been no in-depth analysis to show the relationship. The vision of the synthesis of contraries is central to both, and the lighthouse is a symbol of that synthesis. Even in details, such as the use of colour symbolism, one can see this impact. But from my point of view, I would like to emphasize that both seem to accept the flux and the phenomenal and the variety of colours in preference to the white radiance of eternity and death.
Menaka's attitude to her mother is parallel to James's attitude to his father, but in this novel the male protagonist is more sympathetically portrayed than in To the Lighthouse, and he is closer to becoming. In this sense the novel turns the Rama myth inside out also. Here it is Sita who makes the journey and finally feels that there has been no journey at all; in the myth Rama finally does not accept Sita, and one feels that Rama has not been just. Even here the author seems to have overtly felt unhappy over the submission of the child and the mother to the routine. But just as the subtext of The Ramayana suggests a mild protest against the hero, the author in this novel seems to accept the routine world and the role of the hero as redeemer. The wheel has come full cycle.
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1. In a small bowl mix a little maida with a little water to make a paste which would help in sticking the edges of the samosas. Set this aside.
2. Take a spring roll wrapper and cut it diagonally into two triangles.
3. Take one triangle and lay it on the table pointing away from you. Fold one edge of the triangle inwards and the other over it, folding the excess inside forming a pocket.
4. Fill the pocket with the desired stuffing and and fold the top to close the pocket forming a triangle samosa. Seal the edges well using the maida paste prepared earlier.
5. Take a pan with oil heated and deep fry the samosas and drain into a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
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Now try to imagine the song with the high-hat closed through the verse.
Ringo kept the high-hat open most of the time in those early songs.
1889, "tall hat;" also used synechdochically for men who wear such hats; figurative meaning "swelled head" is from 1923. Drum set sense is from 1934.
(also high-hatty): his high-hat posturings/ high-hatty pretentions (1925+)
: How come you're high-hatting me, old buddy? (1925+)


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As for why she gets hurt when she falls and you don't, that's simple. You know how to fall and she doesn't.
Yup. Although she is athletic, as with most women in her age group, her main sports were non-contact, tennis and swimming. Though she did ski for many years and fell down a lot doing that (she quit skiing after knee surgery). From the skiing I thought she would have had better falling reactions.
Right after this crash she said to me "I remembered how you said not to put my hand out" so at least she retained that. This time she fell onto her armored forearm and elbow pads instead on an outstretched hand. She didn't have as much as a scratch or bruise on her upper body.
Unfortunately the reason she had a leg injury is that the swingarm landed on top of her boot and pinned it to the ground. That's how she was still lying when everything came to a stop. She had a little forward momentum when she hit the ground and her body wanted to roll to absorb it, but she couldn't roll because the swingarm was pinning her foot.
The direction of her injury was the foot rotated
in relation to her body. Because her body wanted to rotate outward but the foot was pinned. This was an unfortunate random outcome, if she had separated from the bike more she would likely have just dusted herself off and rode away.
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