Coronavirus

What is the world coming to?

As you all may know there has been a wide mass spread of the Coronavirus here in the United States. So far the carolinas are being hit with this virus pretty hard. Being that I stay in the North Carolina area, the virus has become a hassle to my everyday routine. I have come accustomed to staying in the house all day and die from boredom. Sometimes I would make time to go outside and hang with some friends, but the interaction don't last long.

The only thing I wish would stop would have to be the PANIC SHOPPING. People are going crazy trying to gather food and supplies for their homes. As I roam the streets I Have taken notice that a lot of stores and restaurants have close. 

Aside from all of that, gas prices have went down extremely due to the fact that a lot of people are staying indoors. Me however, I've been going out just about everyday trying to make sure everything is running smoothly now that I'm limited access to different things. 

Another major blow to America, is the lack of social commerce though everyone. Not that it is everybody's intention to be rude or standoffish, but that is the vibe I'm getting from everyone that I have encountered. My social circle still stands the same, however, when it come to interactions I'm sanitizing my hand and wiping down my area every five minutes. 

In relations to my collegiate studies, I must say it is kind of hard to keep up with the assignments for the classes that were not made to be hybrid. I've noticed that there has been a slight drop in my grades. I'm not as alert as I would be if I were to be on campus. I figured that the reason for this would be that I still feel like I'm on spring break still. 

Overall I will have to say with the temporary changes, everything is still accessible and it manageable. 

The History of the

 Harold W. Crawford 

Building

About Harold W. Crawford

Picture of Harold W. Crawford

Dr. Crawford was the dean of  Industrial Education during the time South Carolina State University was named "South Carolina State College". during the foundation of his life, Dr. Crawford earned two bachelor degrees. One was in Mechanic Arts and the other in Automotive Engineering. Later he attended the University of Detroit to receive his master degree in administration and supervision. 

After receiving his educational degrees he taught at Savannah State University before working for South Carolina State University college. The old engineering building that is located on the campus of South Carolina State University was named after him after others recognized the good he has done for the school. 

While being involved on campus, he was also involved off campus as well. Aside from being the dean he exceeded in being a member of Board of Trustees at Orangeburg Tech. College, the advisory board for Orangeburg Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and more. Dr. Crawford worked in various ways to make improvements for South Carolina State University. 

Wednesday, Feb 26th 

On Wednesday, Feb 26th, at 1pm, former professor, Dr. William Hines Jr. spoke to the students of the communication program about the history of the Harold W. Crawford building. 

"It was mainly for the trades, the skilt... the other mechanics" Hines addresses at the Black History month event. 

 The building that is now use to educate students about broadcast and media was once made for high tech engineering and sculpting. 

Professor Dr. Hines  made some notes that he has met Dr. Crawford himself. He claims that he was not to close to him, but was able to meet him personally. 

"I drink beer and watched football games with him. He was a kind of a reserved individual, a little on the shy side" Hines explained. 

Dr. Hines later explained the struggle for Crawford to get the president's position. He made it known that during the time the former presidents got their position, most of the dean voting was based off of how the runners viewed society. It was hard for Crawford to fight to be president because the board knew during the time African Americans with high leveled jobs we to be targeted. So, they picked Benner Turner. 

Dr. Crawford was never given the opportunity to serve as the president of South Carolina State College.

"So they picked Turner to be President and the rest of them were pushed aside, Crawford remained the Dean". says Professor Hines.