Text Box: Often described as a human dynamo, Debbie Henry’s bright smile is as unmistakable as it is engaging. A psychology major who has taken full advantage of summer opportunities, Debbie will be graduating in December and planning on going on to graduate school in the fall of ’04. Because of her commitment to the U. S. Army Reserve at Fort Drum, Debbie often has to spend weekends away from campus, and there were many moments last spring when the possibility of being Text Box: called up to go to Iraq were realities for her. Her dream? She wants to become a forensic psychologist. Her plan includes an interest in law, and for that reason she is spending this semester doing her internship with St. Lawrence County District Attorney Jerome Richards. She has been actively involved in the Black Women’s Residence as its former Coordinator and with its Annual Soul Food Dinner. Additionally she has been active with Text Box: the Black Cultural Center the Black Student Union, Multicultural Alliance of Northern NY and the Teacher/Learning Center on Cultural Diversity. Debbie received an award from MANNY for promoting diversity in Northern NY. A Jamaica native and Bronx resident, Debbie offers the following wisdom to her fellow students: “Stay strong and focus even through the difficult times. The reward will come later. Always remember that seeking help is a sign of strength not a sign of weakness.” Text Box: accepting applications for 2004 Summer Fellowships with $3000 to $4000 awards for 8—10 week summer research. Deadline—Nov. 21. www.cur.org/UGSF.html The Barry M. Goldwater 2004 Scholarship announced its application deadlines for sophomore and juniors math, natural science or engineerText Box: INTERNSHIPS The applications for the 2004 Session Internships sponsored by the New York State Assembly are available at CSTEP. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS The Council on Undergraduate Research Announces it is Text Box: ing majors. For more details, stop at the CSTEP office or contact Karin Bodensteiner (5137) or by email. The Native American Scholars program for graduate students conducting research is accepting applications until Nov. 15. Text Box: SENIOR FEATURE: DEBBIE HENRY Text Box: FROM THE MAIL BAG . . . Text Box: SENIOR FEATURE: KANDYCE McGILL Text Box: loved the experience. “I got to hang out and play with some of the most amazing children,” she recalls, and the Dean’s List student thought that was really cool. Currently doing research with Dr. Alice Pomponio, Kandyce plans to get a Masters and become a physician assistant. Of course, making lots of money and retiring in style is also in the picture, she winkingly adds. The Presidential Diversity Scholar has been active with the Annual Soul Food Dinner, Text Box: Black Student Union and MANNY. Her favorite professor is Dr. Margaret Bass whom she describes as “incredible.” A Harlem resident, Kandyce has especially enjoyed getting to go to another country – Canada. She hopes fellow students will “follow through with their goals, and to never procrastinate – you’ll wish you didn’t later on.” She also hopes that they will take advantage of the resources at SLU. Text Box: Whether it’s the recognizable lilt in her voice or the shy smile that broadens to a full beam, there’s no mistaking the warmth of Kandyce McGill. A combination Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program member and McNair Scholar, Kandyce is currently coordinator of the Black Women’s Residence and was recently inducted into Psi Chi the Psychology Honorary. She spent the summer working with three-year-olds in a day camp setting, and she

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Debbie Henry

Kandyce McGill