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The Michigan Daily-Friday, March 26, 1982-Page 3
~Battered
women's
shelter
eelebrates
* 4th year
By AMY MOON
Activities this month marking the fourth anniver-
sary of SAFE House, Washtenaw County's shelter for
battered women, represent a mixture of celebration
over the facility's accomplishments and concern
about its future.
Facing severe budget cuts-40 percent in state and
federal funding-SAFE House (Shelter Available For
Emergency), a part of the non-profit Domestic
Violence project, has been forced to turn more and
more to private sources for money.
EARLIER THIS month, the Ark Coffeehouse spon-
sored a benefit concert by Claudia Schmidt for SAFE
House, which pulled in $650, and today through Sun-
day Border's Books is donating part of its sales to the
shelter.
"We have really been hit hard by the budget cuts,"
said Susan McGee, assistant director in charge of the
shelter program. "We have to replace about 40 per-
cent of our budget, so that means probably a fun-
draiser per month for the-next year."
The money, McGee explained, is needed to pay
seven full-time staff members who counsel women
seeking practical help for themselves and sometimes
their children in coping with violent husbands and
boyfriends.
"WE'RE THERE as a resource and as a catalyst,"
McGee said. "Our program is designed to help people
empower themselves. We don't make their decisions
for them. What we do is show them options and help
them decide how to achieve what they really want,
whether that consists of returning to their husbands
or not."
Women can seek shelter in SAFE House for up to 30
days-enough time to take the initial steps toward
putting their lives together, or starting new ones, ac-
cording to volunteers and staff.
The House provides a base from which the women
can contact an attorney, visit a doctor, and find a job.
They also share chores of cooking and cleaning, and
receive counseling during the day from women's ad-
vocates.
"I came to SAFE House one night after a fight with
my husband," explained a former resident who asked
not to be named. "The fight wasn't any worse than
usual, but you just get to a point when you've had
enough. The next night would have been our third an-
niversary, but I just couldn't put up with, it any
longer.
"IF IT WASN'T for SAFE House, I would still be in
the position I was in, and that's no place for anyone to
be," she said. "Now, I've got a good job and I'm very,
happy. The majority of women would probably stayj
with their battering husband if not for SAFE House
See SAFE, Page 7
Women's Weekend
kieks off at E. Qua
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By FANNIE WEINSTEIN
Described by its organizers as "a
celebration of who we are, what we
are, and what we can be," the fifth
annual Residential College/East
Quad Women's Weekend begins
today, with a full schedule of speakers
and exhibits.. '
The weekend-co-sponsored by the
Michigan Student assembly, East
Quad's Representative Assembly and
Educational Fund, and Housing
Special, Projects-will include
workshops and discussions on topics
ranging from health issues and
President Reagan's budget cuts, to
male awareness.
"WE DON'Twant just students (to
participate)," said Carol Chung, an
East Quad resident fellow and
organizer for the weekend. "We think
it's useful for women of all ages," she
said, adding that men also are
welcome.
Detroit Recorder's Court Judge
Geraldine Washington Ford, a 1948
University graduate, will be one of the
weekend's featured speakers,
discussing the role of women and the
law.
In addition, an art gallery featuring
the work of both faculty and students
will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
every day in East Quad's Room 124.
All of the programs are free and
open to all members of the Ann Arbor
community, according to Chung, and
daycare will be available tomorrow.
"People aren't aware that there isa
need for a cooperative effort by
women to work together," she said.
-HAPPENINGS-
HIGHLIGHT-
The 59th Annual Honors Convocation recognizing undergraduate honors
students will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Hill Auditorium. Wada McCree,
Professor of Law and former Solicitor General of the United States, will be
the speaker. All undergraduate classes will be dismissed from 9:45 a.m. un-
til 12:00.
FILMS
Alternative Action-White Heat, 7 p.m., Public Enemy, 9 p'm., Nat. Sci.
Cinema Guild-The 400 Blows, 7 & 9 p.m., Lorch Hall.
Cinema II-Rock & Roll High School, 7, 8:40 & 10:20 p.m., Aud. A, Angell.
Public Health-Film Fest, A-Portrait of Louise Tandy Murch & Living the
Good Life, 12:05 p.m., Aud., SPH II.
Ann Arbor Film Coop-Kind Hearts & Coronets, 7 p.m.,King of Hearts, 9
p.m., MLB 4.
- General Union for Palestine Students & Organization of Arab Studen-
ts-The Palestinians, 5, 7 & 9 p.m., Aud. C, Angell.
Gargoyle-Anatomy of a Murder, 7 & 9 p.m., 100 Hutchins Hall.
Michigan Theatre-Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 3 & 7 p.m.
Michigan Theatre-THX 1138, 5:30 & 9:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCES
English Language & Literature - "Music from the works of James
Joyce," 8 p.m., Res. College Theatre, E. Quad.
Canterbury Loft-Mark Sullivan & Musicians, "Pattern Music," 8 p.m.,
332S. State.
School of Music-Opera, Gianni Schicchi by Puccini and The Old Maid &
the Thief by Menotti; Gustav Meier/musical director, Henry Bptler/stage
director, 8 p.m., Power Center. Piano Recital, Susan Jay, MM, 8 p.m.,'
Recital Hall:: Saxophone Recital, Reginald Borik, BM, 8 p.m., Rackham
Assembly Hall. Dance Recital, 8 p.m., Dance Bldg.
Theatre & Drama-"Getting Out," 8 p.m., Trueblood Theatre, Frieze
Bldg.
Common Ground Theatre Ensemble-"False Promises/ Nos
Enganaron," 8p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Ark-Folktellers, 9p.m., 1421 Hill St.
Men's Glee Club-Michigan & Harvard, 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium.
University Activities. Center-Sunday Funnies, 8 p.m., Schorling
Auditorium; School of Ed.
Michifish Synchronized Swim Club-Maize-N-Blue Splash, 8:15, Margar-
et Bell Pool.
SPEAKERS
Astronomy- Dr. Alan Uomoto, "Will Jupiter Affect?" 8:30 p.m., Aud. B,
Angell, followed by the film Exploration of the Planets.
Guild House-Larry Hunter, "Arguments Against Capital Punishment,"
12 p.m., 802 Monroe.
Industrial & Operations Eng.-Allan Sampson, "Optimization for
Monotone Statistical Procedures," 3-4 p.m., 243 W. Eng.
Graduate Studies in Transportation-Susan Hanson, "The Impact of Gen-
der Roles on Urban Travel Activity Patterns," \2 p.m., Henderson Rm.,
League.
South & Southeast Asian Studies-Resil B. Majares, "Local & Regional
Studies in the Philippines," Noon, Commons Rm., Lane Hall. E. M. Beek-
man, "Aspects of Dutch Colonial Literature, 1600-1940," 8 p.m., E. Conf.
Rm., Rackham.
Natural Resources-George Staebler, "Forest Land
Management-Stewardship and/orProfit?" 3-5 p.m., 1040 Dana.
Russian & East European Studies-Stanislaw Baranczak reads from his
own works with English translations, 7:30 p.m., Rackham Amphitheater.
School of Ed.-Milton Goldberg, "Education and the New Federalism," 10
a.m., Rm. 1211 School of Ed. Bldg.
Medical School-George D. Zuidema, N1.D., "Some Socioeconomic Issues
for the Next Decade," 4 p.m., Sheldon Auditorium, Towsley Center.
Thomas Merrill Lectureship-Bishop Kenneth Cragg, "The Contem-
porary Middle East," 6:30 p.m., Ecumenical Campus Center.
South and Southeast Asian Processing Center in the Philippines," 12 p.m.,
Lne Commons Room.
Office of Ethics and Religion-Phyllis Trible, "Feminism and Faith: A
Biblical Perspective," 9:30-4:30 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre.
Michigan Economics Society-Jim Adamps, "Public Enterprise in Fran-
ce," 12 p.m., 101 Lorch Hall.
MEETINGS
Int'l Student Fellowship-7 p.m., 4100 Nixon Rd.
Wholistic Health Council-Varray Bates, "Alternative Cancer
Therapies-Hopes and Realities," 7:30 p.m., Henderson Rm., League.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ann Arbor Chinese Bible Class-7:30 p.m., Univ. Reformed Church.
Univ. Duplicate Bridge Club-Open game, 7:30 p.m., League.
Folk Dance Club-Instruction, 8-9:30 p.m., Union.
Gender Research, Ethics & Religion, Religious Studies-"Women and
Religion," 9:30-4:30 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre.
IFC-Panhellenic Assoe. Greek Week, Bed Race, 2 p.m., E. Univ. St.
Alpha Omicron Pi-All Greek Dance Contest, 8 p.m., Michigan Union
Ballroom.
Hillel-Union of Students for Israel, Rally/Celebration for the Anniversary
of the Signing of the Peace Treaty, 12 p.m., Diag. Shabbat Services Orth.
6:35, Cons.6:45, Dinner at 7:45 p.m.#_
Museum of Art-Art Break, Barbara Hamel, "Fit for a Queen: Dutch
Prints," 12:10-12:30 p.m.
Bodenese Uncooperative House-3rd Annual Square Dance, 8 p.m.,
Lawyer's Club Lounge.
Innovation Ctr.-3rd Annual Growth Capital Symposium-Investment &
Financing Opportunities, 9 a.m., Chrysler Ctr.
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Union board begins fund raising
By GEORGE ADAMS
For the first time in more than 15
years, the Michigan Union Board of
Representatives kicked off a drive to
raise funds from alumni for additional
renovations in the Union, according to
Marc Dann, chairman of the Union
board
Early last week, the UBR set a
newsletter/donation request to 1,000
alumni to "test the waters" of a resour-
ce which, according to Dann, is vir-
tually untapped.
The letter - composed by Harlan
Hatcher, former University president
and now dean of the alumni - tries to
revive the memories the alumni have of
the Union, and tells them about current
projects and problems.
The only problem now, according to
Dann, is that "the Union has lost touch
with the alumni, and we have to get
them back."
In addition to the letters, the UBR
will test a telethon early next year
which will be similar to a recent
telethon by the College of Literature,
Science, and the Arts.
According to Dann, the funds are
needed for plans of Union ad-
ministrators which have nothing to do
with the current renovation project:
"We have enough funds to do what we
are bound to do - the renovation of the
basement and the first floor - but we
also have plans for the second, third,
'and fourth floors, and for those we need
more money," he said.
The present campaign is unusual in
that it is almost entirely run by studen-
ts, according to Dann. "Everything so
far was done primarily by students, in-
cluding the graphics for the en-
velopes;" he said.
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