The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, February 2, 1988- Page 3 I Minnesota prof. kicks off Chicano History Week By RICHARD KANG Dennis Valdez, associate profes- sor of History and Chicano Studies at the University of Minnesota, kicked off Chicano History Week last night with a historical outline of Mexican immigration into the United States. Valdez received a Ph.D. from the University in 1978 in Latin Ameri- can History and Mexican History. Speaking to about 40 students and faculty members, Valdez emphasized the role Hispanics have played in the Midwest since the 1920s - when their immigration was the greatest. Valdez incorporated issues of racism, economy, and agriculture within a historical con- text. A historical background about Hispanics, he said, is essential in overcoming "distorted" world views and institutionalized racism at the University. "INTELLECTUALLY, the study of the Third World populations is necessary to understand this country," said Valdez. "This is the first step in realizing the problem that the University faces in that their views and academic models are distorted from not being educated about Mexicans and Third World countries." Chicano History Week runs from February 1st to 6th, and includes lectures, movies, and dances. "I think that this is excellent," said Roselle Wilson, assistant to the vice president for student services. "There is a need for pluralism, and this encouraged to immigrate as a source of cheap labor." "They came here as workers and were proletariats from the start," Valsez said. "Agriculture was also a big work opportunity for the His- panics." FROM 1960 to 1980, when Midwest experienced an economic decline, Hispanic immigration dropped because of the reduced demand for cheap labor, said Valsez. 'Intellectually, the study of the Third World populations is necessary to understand this country.' - Dennis Valdez associate professor at the University of Minnesota Doily Photo by ROBIN LOZNAK Bill Mott, the manager of Burger Fresh on State Street, stands next to a sign which shows the uncertain future facing the restaurant. Burger Fresh will soon be State Street's latest victim serves as another opportunity to dis- cuss institutionalized racism in whatever form it comes." Valsez said the Midwest plays an integral part in Hispanic history. "After World War I, the Midwest was the most rapidly industrialized part of the country. Thus, with so many jobs available, Hispanics were SALSA (Socially Active Latino Student Association) sponsored the speech along with other University departments. Group members feel that as the main sponsor for Chicano History Week they are helping to educate the University about Chi- cano history and socio-political is- sues. By MICAH SCHMIT In two weeks Burger Fresh will join other area merchants who have fallen into the "S. State Street. triangle", including S.S. Kresge, Sneakers and Cleats, and The Jewelry Exchange - all recently closed businesses. Bill Mott, general manager of the State Street Burger Fresh, said the rent - $22 per sq foot - is the primary reason this branch of the restaurant is closing. "The business we did was not enough to justify the terribly high rent," he said. Russ Colins, vice president of the State Street Area Association, said, "It is unfortunate that Burger Fresh is leaving but, as you know, rent is driven by the market." ANOTHER reason for the closure, Mott said, is that the interior decor of the restaurant lacks character. The store could have been made more intimate by adding booths, he added. Nick Vlisides, owner of all six Ann Arbor Burger Fresh stores, (the others are located on Stadium, Maple, Broadway, S. Industrial, and Washtenaw avenues) said Burger Fresh is pioneering burger delivery - a new tactic for fast food restaurants. Because the State Street branch has no space to park trucks, it became inconsistent with the owner's vision for the restaurant. Mott said things might have turned out differently for Burger Fresh if the store was capable of delivering orders, as the other branches in the city do. In the fall, Burger Fresh tried an experimental delivery system using bicycles, but it failed. "What we needed were trucks, but we could not get that kind of (financial) commitment from u p p e r management," Mott said. BUT the restaurant was not without devoted customers. Ann Arbor resident Ken Bratton said he and his family frequented the restaurant about once a week. He describes Mott, who hails from Boston, as friendly and likeable, often engaging many of his patrons in light conversation while he circulated through the restaurant. "It was a favorite place for the kids, and it's healthier than McDonald's," said Roni Bratton. The South University area has become "plastic and elite," she said, and it is no longer a place where families with little children can feel comfortable. LSA sophomore Jabu Kahn said he only ate at Burger Fresh every few weeks, mainly because Fresh Burgers are more expensive than other burgers. S O what will follow in the wake of the Burger Fresh closing? Braden Farber, second year engineering student, suggested that a White Castle would do well. But Vlisides thinks that a multi- boothed eatery, like Sully's on South University but on a smaller scale, may take over the spot. Six or seven people are already interested in renting space for such a project, he said. Until Burger Fresh closes it will be open only for lunch, from 11 to 2:30.j 'U' schools receive federal grant to research potential to e e rh o eniBY DAVI D SCHWARTZ The University will deceive part of a $4 million School of federal grant to conduct AIDS research by developing coordinate the r and synthesizing drugs that could help battle the virus. He called a cu The University's School of Dentistry, College of ultimate objecti Pharmacy, and the Southern Research Institute (SRI) in However, a Alabama will participate in the federally funded project. immediate futu The five-year gran, is sponsored by the National compounds is a Institute of Healthi Washington. AIDS restri A research tear, at the College of Pharmacy will potentially fata create new chemical compounds that may be effective cases in the I in fighting AIDS. The compounds will then be sent to 200,000 in th the SRI, where they will be tested against the AIDS government hea virus. Scientists at the University School of Dentistry People affli will study the effectiveness of promising compounds. far no potentialc AIDS cures Dentistry Prof. John Drach will esearch between the three departments. re for the deadly AIDS disease "the ve" of the investigation. cure will not likely be found in the ure, Drach added. "Synthesizing new long and expensive project." cts the body's ability to fight several 1 infections. The total number of AIDS United States may rise to as high as he next three years, according to alth officials. cted with the AIDS virus usually die. So cures have been discovered. City may require police ID cards d a/ l l CORRECTIONS Ann Arbor City Attorney Bruce Laidlaw will only handle a civil suit against University Public Safety official Robert Patrick. If Marcuse chooses to file a civil suit against Patrick, the case will be handled by Marcuse's attorney, not the City Attorney. In Friday's article, "Grad student condemns U.S. aid to the Contras", Thea Lee actually said that El Salvador, not Nicaragua is dependent on U.S. aid that it is virtually incapable of making independent foreign policy decisions. The Daily incorrectly reported these facts. THE IST I What's happening in Ann Arbor today Speakers Furthermore Karima Bennoune and Sami Dollar Dinner/Devotions,- Esmail - Michigan Union Choir Rehearsal - University Ballroom, 7 p.m. Lutheran Chapel, 1511 Washtenaw Paul Richelson - "Reflec- Avenue, Devotions at 6 p.m., tions on the collection," 12:30 rehearsal at 8 p.m. p.m., Grand Rapids Art Museum. Conducting in the Long- H. H. Wasserman - "New Distance Job Search - Methods in the Synthesis of Career Planning and Placement, Lactones .and Lactams of 4:10 p.m. Biological Interest," Department of Business O p p o r t u n i t i e s Chemistry, 4:00 p.m., R o o m with a Liberal Arts Degree 1300, Chemistry Bldg. - Career Planning and Placement, Tom Trevathan - Intervarsity 4:10 p.m. Christian Fellowship, 7:00 p.m., On-Campus Recruiting Henderson Room, Michigan Union. Program Mass Meeting - Raymond Carroll - "The Career Planning and Placement, 6 Effect of Estimating Weights in p.m. Heteroscedactic Regression Giant Tape Sale - sponsored Models," 4:00 p.m., Rm. 451 by East Quad Music Co-op, all day Mason Hall. in the Fishbowl James Crump - "More Songs "Shoowa Textiles" - Art from Xanadu: Love Lyrics," Brown break, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University bag lecture, Center for Chinese Art Museum. Studies, Commons Room, Lane Career Planning and Place- Hall, 12:00 noon. ment Programs - "Conduct- ing the Long-Distance Job Search," 4:10 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Meetings Career Planning and Placement. Career Planning and Place- Revolutionary History Ser- ment Programs - "Business it is - The Lost Revolution: The nnnrtiinitine with a ihral Arts POLICE NOTES Armed Robbery Ann Arbor police a r e investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning on the corner of State and Washington Streets, said Sgt. Jan Suomala. The victim, an 18-year-old Ann Arbor resident, picked up a hitchhiker, who is described as a 20 year old white male. Suomala said the suspect indicated he had a gun and stole a ring worth $500,000 from the victim. The suspect was last seen, after the incident, running between houses in the 300 block of Thompson Street. Attempted Robbery Police are also investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Saturday evening at Richardson's Pharmacy, located at 320 S. State. Suomala said the suspect brandished a silver toy gun and twice ordered the cashier to open the cash register. When the cashier refused both times, the suspect tried to force the register open himself. Suomala said the suspect ran out of the pharmacy after he failed to open the register. Break-Ins Two break-ins occurred on campus over the weekend, Suomala said. The first took place on Friday night when a door was forced open at a residence on Hamilton Place. No items were reported stolen. A second break-in occurred Saturday'in the 2900 block of Geddes. The perpetrator gained entry by forcing open the window, but it remains unknown whether any items were stolen. - By Melissa Ramsdell (Continuedfiom Page 1) Scheicher said the police depart- ment's computers are unable to pro- cess the data the resolution calls for. "Right now, someone has :to sit down and do it (manually)." Schleicher would still require the police to b -eak down the number of crimes by type and to compute the Computer services go unnot ) ed bym l (Continued from Page 1) BUT many non-computer science majors find MTS a useful resource. One of the most common non- classwork related uses of MTS is "MESSAGESYSTEM." Through the message system students can send memos and letters through the system. For computer users a message is the next best thing to a phone call. Many of the University's top administrators answer their electronic mail before their paper mail or phone messages. "It should be stressed that student request accounts are available, or else students are wasting their money," said George Davis, a resident advisor in Couzens Hall. monthly percent change in crime. But he would amend the resolution so police would not be required to submit information regarding police activities - including response times, disciplinary reports, and training activities in the monthly report. COUNCILMEMBER Ann anyotherissue. Marie Coleman (D-First Ward) said, all the information was important because many Ann Arborites have developed a belief that the city is "under siege." "I think many people are very fearful," Coleman said. Adding that she gets more calls about crime than COW3IIJIAIIONS NEW INItSFI, -C ,S. 1o p aAS 4 -.(C G AS'y AI)y ,XS 14 f.Qur~ IO O~ii ~4o~y r aJ 4 c sk ~a , L Azl 140 khJA 4 Jer* b 4// d .~ , . f % '[I'..e Y rp I .mt/ f4' WASN'T IT WORTH WA1TING FORT i _, ! I VALENTINEI GIFT DEASr t FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY z - ;:adIS. - VVV 4,1 it Kin-u r' A n nu ui i i IlfL.JUr II111/1