The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 5, 1988 - Page 3 Methanol Marathon has 'U' students racing r BY MONICA SMITH About 30 University engineering students are in a race to end the auto industry's dependence on fossil fuels, and to beat out the competition from 14 schools across the nation and Canada. The students, all members of the $ociety of Automotive Engineers' campus chapter, must convert the engine of a Chevrolet Corsica, do- nated by GM, to run on methanol rather than gasoline. If successful, they will then race the car in a 1,100-mile, five-day road rally from Detroit, through Toronto, to Wash- ington D.C. The competition, which began Nov. 21, provides a real-life oppor- tunity for experimentation with an alternative fuel. The race will begin April 28 and will end May 3. The project is "pretty challenging because GM has told us what to do... all modifications have to be made on the engine," said Robert Khami, president of the campus so- ciety. Khami also said methanol fuel is very hard to work with because it's highly flammable, and a larger amount is necessary to fuel a car when compared to gasoline. For ex- ample, a car requiring 10 gallons of gas needs 20 gallons of methanol, Khami said. The students work on electrical and mechanical plans for the modifi- cations about three hours a week, during their free time. Since a proposal had to be sub- mitted by Oct. 15, the students had little time to put together a plan, but still managed to be one of the 15 fi- nalists. The proposals had to include a schedule of events, funding sources, and confirmation of access to the necessary facilities. Dave Dombrowski, a society member working on the Corsica project, said the project was chal- lenging because, "there are no fac- ulty advisors; it is totally run by students." According to Khami, students have to be a member of the society in order to compete in the race, but not to participate on the project. "It is truly a team effort... most of our people are doing it without any course credit for it," said Roger Khami, chair of the Corsica project and Robert's brother. "We have quite a few people with no experience... those of us who know help those of us who don't," he said. At the end of the rally the U.S. and Canadian Departments of Energy will award $20,000 in prizes. The key elements of the competition will be fuel economy, startability, emis- sions, acceleration and rally times. In addition, Chevrolet will award $1,000 to the team with the best- appearing car. Although the race is four months away, Dombrowski thinks the society members stand a good chance of winning. "If we don't win, we will come very, very close," he said. The Society, a nationwide group, began in the early 1900s to provide quality and safety to the then-new auto industry. Student members of the University chapter gain hands-on experience and are able to team up with engineers in industry for a day and tour auto companies. "We don't just want paper mem- bers," said President Khami. "It (the society) is a lot of satisfaction for people." ALEXANDRA BREZ/Doil Lorne Zalesin, Chair of the Student Governing Board, hangs a mezuzah at the doorway of tie new Hillel center. The mezuzah is a symbol of the bond between God and Jewish people to sanctify the holiness of a Jewish dwelling. Hillel dedicated to Jewisi BY KRISTIN HOFFMAN The new $3 million Hillel building was dedicated yesterday at an invitation-only event held for about 300 financial contributors to the Campaign for U-M Hillel. An open house, party, and tours for students will be held in January. The building was dedicated to Mandell Berman, president of the national Council of Jewish Federa- tions, a coordinating body for Jewish Welfare Federa- tions across America. Hillel Director Michael Brooks noted that the Uni- versity's Hillel is unique: there are 400 Hillel founda- tions at universities nationwide, but Michigan's is the only organization with a governing board dominated by students. The 17-member board is elected by those on Hil- lel's mailing list, said Governing Board Chair Lorne Zalesin. Ten members are students, six faculty, and one an Ann Arbor resident. The guest speaker, Rackham Graduate School Dean John D'Arms, first read a letter of greetings and con- gratulations from University President James Duder- stadt, who was invited to the ceremonies, but unable to attend. D'Arms said Hillel plays an important role ift the quality of life for university students, and is a symbol of the quest for higher learning. Hillel provides a wide range of activities for leader university students, from lectures and movie series, toy co-publishing Consider and Prospect , sponsoring, more than 30 student organizations, short-term coun- seling services, kosher meals, weekly religious ser- vices, and emergency loans. Both Brooks and Zalesin* stressed the availability of Hillel's services to non- Jewish students. Samuel Frankel, chair of the United Jewish Chari ties, emphasized the ability of the center to "sensitize: these young people to the beauty and responsibility of Jewish life, Jewish values, serve Jewish activities; programs, [and] reach out to Jewish students and oth- ers." The University's new Judaic Studies Center was. recently established in his and his wife's names. Berman focused his speech on the importance of Hillel to future generations. He addressed his grandson, Lawrence, who was in the audience. "You are the future, Lawrence, you and your con-! temporaries. You are the focus of our hopes and dreams." Zalesin said the new $3 million facility indicafes caring and concern on the part of community memberg for Jewish students on campus, about their futures and education. He said that University years are a "critical time in the life of students, their formation of ideas and ideals - we're a part of this process." JESSICA GREENE /Dal y Engineering school Senior Dave Dombrowski tests equipment for use in a project to convert a car to run on methanol. The car will be used in a 1,100 mile race to Washington, D.C. The average salary increase for faculty members was 6.3 percent, said Ed- ward Hayes, associate director for personnel. The Daily originally reported a higher figure. In Friday's Daily, the Soviet Socialist Province of Armenia should have been identified as such, and Karabagh should have been identified as an autonomous region of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In the past several weeks, 7,000 Azerbaijanis have fled Armenia, and 20,000 Armenians have left Azerbaijan. Galens gathers $55,000 in gifts THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Speakers Umoja/Unity - John Lockhart, South Quad, Ambatana Lounge, 8 pm. "Chiral Organometallic Clus- ters: Syntheses, Reactivity, and NMR Fluxionality" - Prof. Michael McGlinchey, McMaster Uni- versity, Ontario, 1200 Chem. Bldg., 4 pm. "The Dynamics of Arachnid Predators and Their Prey: The Results of Field Investigations in New Mexico and Australia" - Rich Bradley, OSU, 1046 Dana, 4- 5 pm. Tea, coffee, and cookies at 3:30-4 pm. "Recent Trends in Fertility & Morality in Egypt" - S. Bern- stein, Lane Hall Commons, 12 noon. Brown Bag Lecture Series. "In Pursuit of Happiness and Good Government" - C. Murray, Rackham Amphitheatre, 3:45 pm. "Teaching Popular Music in a University Music School" - J. Shepherd, Rackham E. Conference Rm., 4 pm. Meetings U of M Fencing Team - Prac- tice, Coliseum, 7-10 pm. Last Week of Practices for the Term. U of M Archery Club - Coli- seum, 7-10 pm. For info call 764- World Hunger Education-Ac- tion Committee - 4202 Michigan Union, 6 pm. Christian Science Organization Hospital Volunteers - Informa- tion meeting, Hospital Amphitheatre, 4-5 pm. Call 936-4327. LSA Faculty Meeting - MLB Aud 4, 4:10 pm. Armenian Club - Crofoot Rm., Michigan Union, 8 pm. Furthermore Payroll Check Distribution - On Friday December 30, from 10 am- 2 pm the Plant Business Office will be distributing the 12/30 bi-weekly payroll checks, west door by Human Resource Development. Painting and Printmaking Ex- hibits - Ellen Lader, Liz Patek, Curt Wallin, December 5-15, Art Lounge, Michigan Union. Perfor- mances informal, free of charge. Practice Interviewing on Video (Limit:15) - Career Planning and Placement Center, 3:10-5 pm. English Peer Counseling - 4000A Michigan Union, 7-9 pm. Help with papers and other English related questions. Petition Drive Concerning Outbreaks in Azerbaijan - In the Fishbowl, stop by anytime. Sponsored by the Armenian Students' Cultural Association. Lesbian-Gay Male Community Open House - CanterburyHouse, 218 N. Division, 8:45 pm. Performances Composers Forum - Recital Hall, School of Music, 8 pm. Fair Lane Music Guild (U of BY LAURA COHN They were everywhere. And if you didn't drop some coins in their buckets, you almost had to feel guilty. Treasured were the small green and red tags which announced to the world that you had given. In their 61st annual fund-raising drive, Galens Medical Society mem- bers say they raised over $55,000 Friday and Saturday from their Tag Days street drive for sick and needy children throughout Washtenaw County. Thousands of dollars more than last year were collected, according to Allan Mishra, president of Galens. He was "very excited" about the re- sponse of the Ann Arbor community to this year's fund drive. "We felt like everybody was happy to give money. I think that with Christmas coming, both the students and the people of Ann Ar- bor were very generous and support- ive," he said. "While counting the money, I Biomedical Sciences Integrated graduate training opportunities " Biochemistry/Metabolism /Nutrition *Cell Biology/ Cell Physiology *Developmental Biology /Anatomy *Environmental Health Sciences " Immunology/Pathology * Molecular Biology/Genetics *Neurosciences * Pharmacological Sciences Tuition and stipends are provided. Students with a strong academic record should specify an area of interest and contact: even found some checks people gave us for up to $200." Galens also conducts a mail drive throughout the Washtenaw area to collect funds for Tag Days. Those figures will not be available for about another month, Mishra said. Over 200 society members worked shifts during the two-day ef- fort, according to Peter Strouse, a fourth-year University medical stu- dent participating in the drive. Strouse was out on the streets a total of 14 hours this year collecting funds. "I have participated in Tag Days for a few years now," Strouse said, "and it is so nice to know that our time and effort is going towards such a worthy cause." , FREE TUTORING in all 100-200 level Math & Science courses UGLi rm 307 Mon-Thur 7-11 pm Bursley rm 2333 (by main office) Mon & Thur 8-10 pm Markley's Library Mon & Wed 7-9 pm S. Quad Dining Hall Mon & Thur 8-10 pm Sponsored by LSA St. Gov't, UMEC, and MSA Instant Pass port The Galens Medical Society is comprised solely of medical stu- dents, and a requirement for mem- bership is volunteering for Tag Days. Community service is the main function of Galens. The society do- nates both money and time to sev- eral community projects for children. The funds collected support such or- ganizations as the Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor, the Hospital Children's Workshop, and the annual Christmas party at the University's Mott Children's Hospital. During the rest of the year, Galens members also donate time to other activities, including camp II I I I I I Normandie I I I I Flowers I 1 1104 S. University I I 996-1811 I 20% off I I Potpourri I and Simmering Pots I WITH THIS COUPON (good until 12/12/88) - one per customer per week ROSE BOWL EADQUARTERS oVRLOOKING BEVERLY ILLUS oneient to Rodeo Drive Shopping ec tel for the ew Year's festivities. Beautiful rooms with spectacular views - all with tefrigerators, remote control color I, private lanai balconies. e llent restaurants. For reevtons: Call toll free physicals for the needy, examina- tions for Special Olympics partici- pants and organizing American Red Cross blood drives. I CINEMA DIRECTORTI . a it IL FRESH HORSES 12:40,4:40, 7:20,9:30, 11:40 .-j3 HIGH SPIRITS 12:45, 2:50, 4:s0,7:25,9:25,11:30 A CRY IN THE DARK ,12:35, 2:50,5:00, 7:30, 9: 4,12:10 IRON EAGLE 'I 1:05, 3:00, 5:10, 7:40 Mal) ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS 1:00,215, 5:20, 7:15, 9:20, 11:20 II I I