0 Page 8 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, September 11, 1987 'U' praises minority students Panel discusses impact of Bork nomination (Conunued tram age ) students that it is their responsibility to seek out the resources the University offers. "Make this institution work for you," Johnson said, "experience as nuch as you can while you're here." In his first public address since assuming the minority vice provost -position, Moody encouraged the ".students to be self-confident. "Be -pocky. Be arrogant. Let no one make "'ou feel they're doing you a favor by 'letting you be here. You deserve to be here." WEEKEND MAGAZINE A Fridays in The Daily 763-0379, Moody also advised the students to make sure the University keeps "on track" with its commitment to racial equality on campus. "You've got to keep us accountable," Moody said, "Make sure we're not a univer- sity of paper tigers, that we're sin- cere that we can make this the kind of university we know it can be." Lightening his tone, Moody also said, "Have fun, but don't fun so much that we won't see you next year. Sylvia Pedraza-Bailey, Director of the Latino Studies Program and an assistant sociology professor, urged the students not to lose sight of their ethnic and cultural identities. "Do not slight the study of yourself, your people, or your culture," she said. Dashner, the ceremony' s final speaker, related some of his experi- ences as a minority undergraduate at the University and briefly described some of the student services avail- able to minorities like the Trotter House, the Comprehensive Studies Program, and the Office of Affirma- tive Action. Some of the students were pleased with the program. Shauna Ryder, a first-year Inteflex student, said she thought the program was helpful. "It was nice to come and hear about those programs to help minorities because I didn't know all those ser- vices were available." Other students, however, were neutral about the program. LSA first-year student Nicki Baker said, "There was a lot of welcoming, but it really didn't clue in on anything." Jose Acosta, first-year graduate student, said "It was a good introduction to the vast array of mi- nority services on campus, but it was very disturbing that there were so few Hispanic students." (Continued from Page 3) Panel speaker Carl Edwards, president of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, said Bork's confirmation would pose a threat to the right to trial by jury and to the Bill of Rights. "Every great social conflict is going to make its way Lnrougn tnat court, and the decision is going to be final," Edwards said. Ralph Jones, associate counsel for the United Auto Worker's Union, opposes Bork's nomination based on his history of anti-labor, criminal justice, civil and consumer rights rulings. David Pointkowsky of the Michigan Organization for Human Rights discussed Bork's views on the right to privacy, which in his opinion do not extend to women or gay and lesbian people according to the equal protection clause of the Constitution. "It seems that Justice Bork is saying that up to ten percent of our populationdhas no right to engage in sexual conduct and activity," he said. Several Panel members addressed the issue of the role of the Senate in confirming presidential nominations to the Supreme Court and discussed the Senate's history of rejecting nominees on the basis of political or ideological grounds which dates back to the Washington administration in 1795. Despite misgivings, most agree that Bork is well qualified for the position. The American Bar Association Wednesday rated Bork "highly qualified," yet four out of the fifteen votes were in dissent - a factor that may affect next week's hearings. Bork will give a testimony on his views during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings beginning next Tuesday. Moody ...encourages pride Being a Marine Corps Officer can open the door to opportu- nities you may have thought were beyond your reach. It helped Marine Officer Charles Bolden become a NASA astro- naut. And if you're willing to make the commitment, it could help you also. You can get started while you're in college with our undergraduate officer com- missioning program. You could take advantage of getting: 17 $100 a month while in schoolW each paying more than $1100 Juniors train in one ten-week summer session and earn more than $1900 Free civilian flying lessons A starting salary of more than $18,000 Detroit teachers strike;z others return to school (AP) - Teachers in Marquette and Manistique put down picket signs and returned to work yesterday, while bargainers in Detroit worked toward a settlement of a strike that has idled the state's largest district since August 31. The Detroit strike and seven others around the state icled 12,530 teachers and 211,340 students. Classes in Marquette were scheduled to resume today for 4,830 students, the Michigan Education Association announced. The district's 270 teachers had reached a settlement earlier but remained on strike until an accord was reached with 142 support employees, the union said. Teachers returned to work yesterday to prepare for the start of class today in the Upper Peninsula district, the MEA said. The strike began August 31. Classes resumed yesterday in Manistique for 1,317 students after 69 teachers represented by the MEA ratified a new contract and ended a two-day strike. But 193,000 students remained idle in Detroit, while bargainers for the Detroit Federation of Teachers and school board met with a state mediator, said Lois Vagnozzi, spokeswoman for the Detroit Federation of Teachers. The school board has abandoned its demand that teachers accept a wage freeze, said member Rose Mary Osborne. But she said the district needed new money to be able to pay its teachers more. "We want to work jointly with the union to put pressure on the governor and this community to increase funding for schools," she said. Union president John Elliot said wage increases weren't discussed Wednesday. "Teachers will not go back to work without some money up front," Elliot said. WANTED S ERS Call Capt. Power at 668-2211 For Major Events Concerts MASS MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. Pendleton Room Michigan Union VETERAN USHER - Those who have ushered Major Events concerts in the past. NEW USHERS - Those who would like to usher Major Events concerts. We Bake Our Own Bread Submarines A variety of u: Fresh garden salads 6-foot long Submarines For your tailgate party! Call 761-4160 or carry out at .r. 1315 S. University / .... .,. 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