The Michigan Daily -Friday, October 26, 1990 - Page 3 *1 ~.. S tudents discuss future aovc xt.X ; c c a 5}o- . "vAfe aiv gismr on cam pus by Christine Kloostra Daily MSA Reporter Coalition-building is the key to the future of student activism, said members of a panel discussion last night. The focus of the discussion, ti- tled "Student Power in the Nineties," featured campus activists supporting anti-racism, gay men and lesbian rights, and solidarity with third world countries. It was the third event of Student Rights/Activism Week, sponsored by the Michigan Student Assembly (MSA). "The most important trend is the apprehension of the interrelation- ship of oppressions," said Patrice Maurer, a member of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT- UP). She explained that homophobia, sexism, racism, and economic op- pression have "common roots, common beneficiaries, and support each other." Building coalitions with citizens of developing countries on an equal level is the key to solidarity, said Mike Fischer, a member of the Palestine Solidarity Committee. Fischer spoke of activists being "motivated for the wrong reasons," which he called "guilt-tripping or do-gooder liberalism." Fischer said those working for third-world solidarity must consider the citizens of those countries our equals, and treat them with respect rather than deference. Perlita Muiruri, a member of the United Coalition Against Racism (UCAR), agreed that coalition building is important, but in fight- ing racism, the foundation must first be built among students of color. Muiruri said UCAR's first prior- ity is "to try to come together with other groups for students of color." "There's no way UCAR can deal alone with the increasing conser-, vatism on campus," she said., "Coalition work is going to be re- ally important." a Muiruri accused the University administration of creating a "sophisticated rhetoric machine," to.u lead people to believe something has been done to combat institu- tional and overt racism. She also cited several actions have succeeded in making the Uni- versity's atmosphere less comfort- able for students of color, such as the recently-enacted Student Spon- sored Events Policy and the creation of a campus police force. The police force, as well as: other actions by the administration, including a Code of Non-Academic Conduct are the "on-campus" issues that will draw groups together, said MSA President Jennifer Van Valey. Panel members Perlita Muiruri, Jennifer Van Valey, Mike Fischer, and Pattrice Maurer discuss "Student Power in the Nineties" at Rackham's East Conference Room last night. THE LiinrIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today 'U' welcomes parents for weekend Meetings FridayI Minority Economics Support h Group, mass meeting. Michigan8 Economic Society in Lorch Hall, 4:15.F Caribbean Students Associa- tion. Mosher Jordan Hall (TheJ Muppy), 6:00.n Slavic languages and East Eu-7 ropean Studies will be the topic of an informational meeting to dis- cuss graduate programs and research opportunities in these two fields at the University of London. Call 764- 0351 for info. Library of the Center for Russian and East European Stud- ies, 204 S. State Street, 4:00. h Saturday Wildlife Conservation Soci- ety mass meeting with a short film. DANA Bldg., Rm. 1046, 8:15. Pre-Med Club, organizational meeting. Call Kim Schlechter (994- *8701) for info. Union Pendleton Room, 6:30. Discrimination and Health- care Forum, sponsored by Ann Arbor Committee to Defend Abor- tion Rights. East Quad, Rm. 126, 2- 6:00. Sundaya Feminist Womens' Union. Call Cecelia Ober (662-1958) for info.r Every Sunday, Union, 4:00.- Learning Disablities Sociegy, Union, Rm. 4306, 7:00.1 U-M Chess Club. Call Tony Palmer (663-7147) for info. Every Sunday, Michigan League, 1:00.- MSA Peace and Justice Com- mission, coordinating meeting.- Union, MSA office, 3rd floor, 4:00.t Speakers Friday "Democracy-Now or Never: The 'Soft' Revolution in the GDR, Its Dreams and Its Awakening," Birgit Teschke, a1 Berlin Economist, speaker. Rackham, Assembly Hall, 5:00. "Optimal Design of FMS" and "Performance Evaluation ofy FMS with Blocking," spon- sored by School of Business Admin- istration; Dr. Ulrich Tetzlaff, speak-, er. 5254 Bus. Ad. Bldg., 2-5:00. "Torn Between Pride and Country: An Iraqi-American{ Perspective," Mike Serafa, speaker. Ecumenical Campus Center,, 921 Church Street, 7:30. "The Biochemical Basis for Discovering New Drugs," sponsored by the College of Phar- macy, George Hitchings, speaker. Hale Auditorium, Assembly Hall Bldg., 9:00 am. "Biology and Human Af- fairs," seminar on Multicultural Teaching in Science; John Vander- meer, speaker. LSA, Rm. 4050, 4:00. Saturday "The Icebox Theory and Other Suggestions: Are There Two German Cultures?" Author Peter Schneider of Berlin, speaker. Michigan League Hussey Room, 11:00 am. Films Friday "Big," International Center, Rm. 9. 7:00. Saturday "An American Werewolf in London," Hill Street Cinema, Hil- lel, 1429 Hill Street, showing 8:30 & 10:15. "Uncle Moses," sponsored by FVS/Frankel Center for Judaic Stud- ies. Village Voice head film critic James Hoberman to give talk on movie between showings. Aud. A, 7:00 & 9:30. 'Dodes' Ka-den," MLB 4, 7:00 & 9:30. (Kurosawa, Dir.) "The Hunger," MLB 3, 8:00 & 10:00. (David Bowie) Sunday "Silent Film Society: Hal- loween Chills," showing early horror classics "Der Golem" and "Vampyr." Sheraton Inn Amphi- theater, 3:00. "The Hurricane," Aud. A, 7:00. "Jacob's Ladder," Aud. A, 9:00. Furthermore Friday Safewalk functions 8:00 pm-1:30 am Sunday-Thursday, 8-11:00 Fri- day-Saturday. Call 936-1000 or stop by 102 UGLi. Northwalk functions 8:00 pm- 1:00 am. Call 763-WALK or stop by 2333 Bursley. ECB Peer Writing Tutors avali- ble tohelp with your papersSunday- Wednesday, Angell/Haven Comput- ing Center, 7-11:00. "Reflections on being a Dean," Susan Wright speaker at this Guild House luncheon & forum discussion. Vegetable soup and sand- wiches for $1. For info call Dave Wallace (662-5189). Guild House, 802 Monroe Street, 12:00. U ofM Shorin-Ryu Karate-do Club. Beginners welcome. For info, call 994-3620. CCRB, Martial Arts Rm., 8-9:00. Haunted House, sponsored by Tri- Service ROTC. North Hall, 7-12:00. University Choir Concert to include Brahms, Mechem, Rach- maninoff. Hill Auditorium, 8:00. Performance by Harpsi- chordist Edward Parmentier. School of Music, Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, 8:00. "Living Versus Dieting," an event for Eating Disorders Aware- ness Week which will focus on stu- dents' experiences during "Fearless Friday." Union, Kuenzel Room, 7- 8:30. "Big Band Extravaganza," per- formed,by The Saline Big Band. Michigan League Ballroom, 8:30- 12. Saturday U of M Cycling Club ride. Ev- ery Saturday, leaves from steps of Hill Auditorium, 9:00 am. Haunted House, sponsored by Tri- Service ROTC. North Hall, 7-12:00. Halloween Charity Dance, sponsored by United Asian American Organzations. Bring two canned goods and get $1 off. U-Club, 10:00 pm-2:00 am. Canceled: tonight's faculty recital by Harry Sargous (oboe), Lorna Haywod, (soprano), Leslie Guinn (baritone). by Lee Shufro Beginning today more than 400 parents are expected to converge on Ann Arbor for the second annual Parents Weekend. The event is spon- sored by the Student Alumni Coun- cil (SAC). Unlike last year, this year's weekend will not feature a home football game. "The parents will get full flavor of the University, not just the athlet- ics," SAC advisor Leslie Thomas said. "Most parents last year just signed up to get the football tickets. That is a major reason why our numbers are way down from a year ago." Last year more than 1,200 par- ents came to Parents' Weekend. This year's program features a wide range of events. Today at Rackham Hall, Political Science Prof. Kenneth Lieberthal will lecture on "China after Tiananmen Square." "My parents plan on going to Lieberthal's lecture," LSA Sopho- more Geoffrey Jones said. "It should be very informative." Tonight each residence hall will have an activity, ranging from dinner at South Quad to a "Mocktail" party at Couzens hall. Not all students plan to take ad- vantage of the gourmet activities. LSA first-year student Ed Andrews said, "I'm going out to dinner. I Band Extravaganza, featuring music by the Saline Big Band. Admission is free, and the dance is open to the public. LSA Sophomore Jennifer Koss said, "I plan on going to the Extravaganza. My parents can't wait." Tomorrow morning, parents can begin the day by attending a conti- nental breakfast in either South Quad or Mosher Jordan. At 12:30 p.m. 'The parents will get full flavor of the University, not just the athletics. Most parents last year just signed up to get the football tickets. That is a major reason why our numbers are way down from a year ago' - Leslie Thomas Student Alumni Council Advisor don't plan on eating in the residence halls." Tonight's main event is the Big parents are encouraged to go the Diag and mingle with Michigan's Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths, former astronauts and distinguished jurists - all Michigan alumni. Although the SAC packed :the weekend with activities for the r- ents, many students have alternatve plans. "We will not be going to an of the events. My parents are from Ngw Jersey and they have never seen'the University," LSA first-year student Noelle Castaldo said. ' . Parents' Weekend will culmite on Sunday at Crisler Arena with a breakfast with President James 1$d- erstadt. The breakfast menu features eggs friatta or chicken ala King. , "I think the friatta is like )n omelet. My parents should go or the chicken," Jones said. LSA Junior Andrew Haber ofkrs this advice for parent's weekend: !e sure to eat dinner out; walk throh the Diag, and buy a Michigan swbet- shirt." nt safety. crease on the weekends." The Ann Arbor Transit Authoty (AATA) sponsors a shared-ride ub service for students called Night Ride, which operates from 10 pn. to 6 a.m. If you are alone at night but do not follow any of the above precAi- tions, be careful. Walk upright aid quickly. Students who appear strong and confident are less likely to beAt- tacked. Stick to well-lit areas~ s close to campus as possible. In cage of an emergency, pick up a Bue Light Emergency Phone on campis or dial 911 for Campus Security r the Ann Arbor Police. Available services boost stude by Lynne Cohn As the days grow shorter, night- time safety becomes more impor- tant. Walking alone at night is dan- gerous. Numerous University safety facilities are available for students who live on or off-campus. SAFEWALK is a nighttime, stu- dent-run team walking service that runs every night of the week. Begun over four years ago and based in room 102 of the UGLi, SAFEWALK instructs two people (two women or one man and one woman) to escort any student in need of a walk from anywhere within a twenty-minute radius of the UGLi, so as to insure safety. "We walk more students in nice weather," said Safewalk dispatcher Mike Chung. "Mostly women re- quest walks." SAFEWALK dispatches walkers between 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. weeknights and 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. weekends, busiest hours be- tween 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. NORTHWALK, based in Bursley hall, has been available to students on north campus for two years and offers services similar to SAFE- WALK. NORTHWALK is expand- ing this fall through the addition of weekend availability, open to stu- dents until midnight. "Public safety donated their old radio system to us which has ex- panded our team abilities. We can ra- dio the walking team wherever they are, which allows them to move more quickly to their next walk," said NORTHWALK coordinator Tr- ish Olson. "To insure safety, no one except SAFEWALK, NORTH- WALK, and public safety has access to the radio system." "The new radio system is great," said Safewalker Aaron Malina. "We couldn't communicate within more than a 200 foot radius with the old system." The University nighttime bus service, Nite Owl, leaves the UGLi every thirty minutes from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Nite Owl conducts two different routes: one for the dorms on the hill and one for central campus dorms, sororities and fraternities. 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