Journalists recruit The Michigan Doily - Friday, January 16, 1987 - Page 3 DRDA head retires minority By PETER EPHROSS Charles Overby, vice-president of News and Information at Gannett Co. Inc., kicked off the third annual "Minorities in the Newsroom" conference with a keynote address that combined enticement to explore journalism with advice for students considering a career in the field. "Not many people find something they enjoy that they can get paid for, too," said Overby, a former Jackson, Mississippi newspaper editor. "As a Washington correspondent, I saw people stand in lines to get into the White House. I was paid to go in there." About 50 students from colleges across the state gathered at the Campus Inn to listen to advice from reporters from the New York Times, United Press International, students The Detroit Free Press, and The Detroit News among others. Lee Stinnet, executive director of the American Society of Newspaper Editors and one of the conference organizers, said the conference is "primarily to bring editors together with graduating seniors to make the hiring process more efficient." Ben Burns, chief administrative editor at the Detroit News, added that there are "far too few minorities in newspapers and newsrooms across the country. We don't lack White Anglo-Saxon Protestants." LSA sophomore Winston Shines said he did not think minorities face special problems finding jobs in journalism. "The only problem is a lack of awareness among minorities that there are jobs."' By STEVE KNOPPER James Lesch, director of the University's Division of Research and Defense Administration, officially submitted his letter of resignation last week, saying he was ready to retire. Lesch has been with the University since 1954, and his retirement will be effective June 30. He began as a Research Assistant, and moved up to Research Associate, Project Representative, and Assistant Director of DRDA, before being appointed to his current position in 1973. DRDA acts as a liaison for all research projects involving an outside sponsor. It helps faculty members negotiate with the sponsors, and aids them in preparing proposals to outside research agencies. It also makes sure the projects comply with the University's research guidelines. "All my memories of this University will be good ones," said Lesch. "When I read the letter (of resignation) to my staff, I was teary-eyed. It's been great." "I will be leaving a position that was intellectually stimulating," said Lesch, "and I hope that in solving problems, I was constructive." According to Vice President for Research Linda Wilson, Lesch's departure "will leave a great hole. I've long admired him, and I have a tremendous amount of respect in what he has accomplished." "Jim may be irreplaceable," said Interim Associate Vice President for Research Alan Price. "I think he knows.more about this University than anybody here." According to Wilson, the Department of Research will begin a search for a new director in, February. Lesch said he was looking forward to relaxing. "I'm going to be 66 on July 5 and I want to spend some time with my wife - if my wife weren't with me, I think I'd stay." Lesch .. will leave post CORRECTIONS Students need to receive a request account at the Microcomputer Education Center before they can have access to computer conferencing. The Daily said yesterday that students only needed to present a student identification card to join the program. Lee Winkelman was chair of the University Council from October 1984 until 1985, when Donald Rucknagel assumed the position. The Daily incorrectly reported Monday that Rucknagel was chair since 1984. Hobbs and Black Associates was misspelled in yesterday's Daily. The Daily incorrectly identified them as the designers of Tally Hall. Group de~s (Continued from Page 1) the University should provide benefits to faculty and staff of all ages, instead of just senior faculty. George DeMuth, chair of the Financial Affairs committee and Medical School professor, said his committee is sympathetic to the group of faculty and staff, but "is very concerned about limitations of University space." DeMuth said the University has to maintain a balance, catering to the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Group members have examined a similar program at the University, of Minnesota. Condominiums there have housed about 150 people since September, according to Jack Klepp, vice president of Stratford WEEKEND MAGAZINE Fridays in The Daily 763-0379 Investments Limited, a Minnesota housing development company. At Minnesota, the housing was originally designed for retired faculty and staff, but the age limit was lowered to 48 years to expand the market. 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