The Michigan Daily-Monday, September 14, 1987- Page 5 'U' unveils drawings for new computer center Will meet goal of 1500 terminals By RYAN TUTAK The University unveiled drawings Friday of a computer center under construction in the courtyard between Angell and Mason Halls. The facility will increase the number million center should be completed in time for next fall, according to Jack Janveja, the architectural coordinator of the center. The center's architecture features a ceiling with more than 140 The center is expected to house as many as 370 computers, 80 of which will be stationed in four classrooms used for computer courses..-. accessibility. The unused courtyard was selected as the site of the computer center because of limited construction space on campus and the need for "a good significant-size general-access facility in the LSA area," Halloway said. Masten said about 1000 computers are in operation on campus now, and she expects 150 more to be in operation before the center is completed. The center's completion will boost the total to the University's goal of1500. Halloway said he does not expect the construction of the center to interfere with classes because the land has already been excavated and the groundwork for the cement foundation of the center should be laid within two weeks. Any further construction, such as the fabrication of the center's steel framework, will continue off-campus until the winter term of classes is over, he said. of open campus terminals by almost 25 percent when it is completed in September 1989. The center is expected to house as many as 370 computers, 80 of which will be stationed in four classrooms used for computer courses, according to Deborah Masten, assistant director at the Computing Center for Public Facility. The classrooms in the $2.675 skylights. "It's an exciting concept," said Henry Holloway, manager of space and equipment for the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. TWO depictions of the center are displayed on a window in the corridor between Angell and Mason Halls. Halloway said the corridor will be widened and a lounge will be added to decongest student traffic. A ramp will be built for handicap -Associated Press Hispanic Heritage Celebrated President Reagan, with Vice President George Bush and Katherine Ortega, Treasurer of the United States, at his side, take part Friday in the White House Rose Garden, at a National Hispanic Heritage Week Ceremony. Residence hall staffers get free Mac use, teach computing By KENNETH DINTZER In the first program of its kind anywhere, more than 300 Apple Macintoshes have been loaned to residence hall staff members with the hope that computer proficiency will "trickle down" to students. According to Marvin Parnes, assistant director of Resident Education, the 319 computers were lent free of charge to resident advisors and resident directors when they were replaced at campus computer clusters. PARNES said that once staff members learn how to use the Macintoshes, they can help students use the computers that are available in all residence halls. "The pilot program (conducted in 1985) showed a trickle down effect with clear impact on residence hall members," he said. "They began using the clusters more." The pilot program also increased communication among staff members. All the computers are connected to the Michigan Terminal System, which allows users to send messages, hold computer conferences, and access the Campus Information Center. Parnes said RAs and RDs used the system "more than I ever thought they would." When information needs to be distributed it can be put on the computer in minutes, saving hours of phone calling. Parnes said that the better, faster communication will help the advisors address problems, whether personal or security related, but the main goal of the program remains educational. Mary Simoni, coordinator for Computer Education. said the residence halls feel obliged to teach students to use word processors and statistics programs. "HOUSING has many responsibilities besides making sure people are sheltered and fed, including teaching them things they may not learn in a classroom," she said. Each advisor goes through two three-hour classes learning to use Microsoft Word and the features of the MTS system, with more lessons available throughout the year. Robert Dunne, who's -in charge of training staff members in East Quad, said most advisors have experience working with computers but "some people have absolutely zero, and some people are a little scared of them... They will really benefit." STAFF members sign contracts before they receiye their Macintoshes, making them responsible for the computer during the year. Police Notes Safewalk adds weekend walks Assault Ann Arbor Police a r e investigating the assault of an Ann Arbor woman early Saturday morning as she was entering her residence in the 1000 block of Olivia Street, according to Lieutenant G. Miller. The woman told police the suspect appered from behind some bushes, grabl~d her shoulder, fondled her, and attempted to kiss her. The woman said she freed herself from the man's grasp after whiph he ran off. Fake gun The police are also investigating an incident Friday night when a fifteen year-old juvenile brandished an Uzi look-alike gun at a fraternity party after he and two companions were barred from entering the door at 1315 Hill Street. The youth was actually carrying a BB gun and was taken to the Washtenaw County Juvenile Detention Center after being arrested. -by Steve Blonder (Continued from Page 1) Roberto Frisancho, an engineering junior, said he has been a Safewalk volunteer for the past two years. "It's a good feeling to walk people home. I like helping people," Frisancho said. Also, he said he was impressed by the dedication of the volunteers. Leo Heatley, director of University Safety, said Safewalk improves campus safety because it frees security officers to do other things while volunteers walk people home. Before Safewalk began, students walking late at night would call for a security officer escort, Heatley said. "It's a really positive thing tc have students helping students. It's outstanding," he said. H E A T L E Y said campus security assigns one or two security officers to help coordinate Safewalk. 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