The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 22, 1992 - Page 3 MSA gets auditor, *exames elections by Jennifer Silverberg Daily MSA Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) approved the hiring of a bookkeeper at last night's meeting, in addition to considering problems with the November elections and passing a resolution to encourage changing City Council Elections from April to November. Sarah Flynn was selected from a pool of 30 candidates. She will be responsible for keeping the books for MSA, Student Legal Services *.and the Ann Arbor Tenants Union. "Whatever my position in detail with the assembly is, I want to be here to work with the assembly not just work for them," Flynn said. Election Director Carrie Pittman presented an election re- port at the meeting which detailed problems with the November elections. About 2,100 votes were vali- dated in the election. Problems in- cluded inadequate staffing at poll sites and distribution of improper election materials. Since most poll workers are from sororities, for fu- ture elections Pittman plans to go to their meetings to help train them in election procedures. Some individual polling sites also did not receive enough ballots. Pittman said she learned from the experience. "A lot of problems stem from people coming in as new election di- rectors," said Pittman. "Problems came up and I didn't know what to do. But you go through it once and you know what's going to come up and that's the key to solving prob- lems next time." MSA members also approved a resolution proposing that City Council Elections be changed from April to November. The proposal, based on the idea that more students are active in November elections than in April, passed 24-4-5. Duderstadt cites shifts in research priorities by Purvi Shah Daily Administration Reporter Borrowing a term coined in the '60s by physicist Thomas Kuhn, President James Duderstadt argued that society is involved in three paradigm shifts that are adversely affecting the academic research en- terprise last night in the third an- nual Science Research Club Presi- dential lecture. Duderstadt, who was named Na- tional Science Board chair last November, discussed the paradigm shifts of the relationship between the federal government and the University, the University's re- searching role, and the changing faculty. The relationship between the federal government and universities was a partnership, but is now shift- ing to one of procurement of Uni- versity services by the government as the public becomes less willing to support higher education, Duder- stadt said. "To some degree we're seeing the increasing estrangement of the American public and elected offi- cials with science ... The fear of sci- ence may be driving this new hostil- ity to keep science in its place," Duderstadt said. He added that the University's role is shifting from simply provid- ing an education, research, and ser- vices to handling other social concerns. The president said that the third paradigm shift involved faculty members that were acting more as individuals rather than building an institution and remaining loyal to it. "We seem to be losing the syn- ergy between education and re- search," Duderstadt said. He argued that universities should try to refocus their relation- ship with the federal government back to a partnership, place a higher priority on attracting students to science research fields, and work on thinking broadly to solve problems. Assistant Professor of Dentistry Dave Kohn said Duderstadt gave the audience "food for thought" on how to handle the current problems with research funding. But he added, "Academia isn't as pure as people thought it was years ago ... There's the pressures that we face in terms of meeting the de- mands placed on us - not the least of which is generating money for what we want to do." However, Rackham graduate student Curtis Gehman asserted that money could be redirected from administrative bureaucracy to help solve the problems Duderstadt posed. He said, "Personally I think a lot of the problems and things that are ailing the University are due to a bloating administration, of which he's a member." Gehman cited Graduate Employ- ees Organization indications last year that the administrative budget has grown disproportionately com- pared to the student body and fac- ulty funds. Puppy love Recent graduate Tom Weber cuddles with Madison, one of his twin puppies, on the Diag yesterday. HAC demands housing, plans meeting with city - I by Erin Einhorn Daily City Reporter Members of the Homeless Ac- tion Committee (HAC) are often told that they complain too much, said member Laura Dresser to the Ann Arbor City Council last night. Someone from HAC addresses the council at almost every bi- weekly meeting, during the time allotted for audience participation. But they will continue to speak to the council, and will continue to demand rights for homeless people in AnnArbor until they feel city homeless are given the attention they deserve, said Dresser, a Rack- ham student. "Both the county and the city have a tendency to respond to certain needs while ignoring others," Dresser said, criticizing the city's attention to issues such as parking. "The pressing human need - that's killing people in the streets - is the need for housing," Dresser said. City Council will meet with HAC, along with representatives from the Downtown Development Authority, county commissioners and local bankers, to discuss plans for housing projects in the city on Feb. 9. "We're meeting about getting enough housing for homeless people so we can disband the Homeless Ac- tion Committee," HAC member Larry Fox said. HAC demands that the city and county convert the Downtown Club building into low-income housing. Before 1982, 68 single adults could rent a room in the building, a single-room occupancy hotel, for $150 per month. An independent contractor then converted the struc- ture into an office building, but has since declared bankruptcy. The county has purchased the building and intends to use the space for administrative offices. HAC suggests that the council uses its influence to help convert the building back into housing. "The city has the responsibility to do something about housing," Dresser told the council. "You and the county together have the funds and the expertise to get more hous- ing for the people who need it." Council members said they will wait until the Feb. 9 meeting before considering any plans presented by HAC. "I have an open mind about the meeting," said Councilmember Kirk Dodge (R-2nd Ward). "But they're going to have to come up with some concrete ideas ... It's also going to have to represent a broader con- stituency than just themselves, support from non-homeless people they're going to need to generate as well." City voices opposition to new waste dump planned for nearby Augusta Townshlip Ann Arbor City Council last night unanimously passed a resolu- tion opposing the siting of a toxic waste storage and processing facility in Augusta, 12 miles south of Ann Arbor in Augusta Township. "Unfortunately ... the most we can do is try and influence the deci- sion makers responsible for this," said Councilmember Bob Eckstein (D-5th Ward), who proposed the resolution. "I have been told that it is going to be the second largest toxic waste facility in the entire country," Eck- stein said. "And we can only specu- late that virtually all of this waste is going to come from outside of Michigan." The land being considered for the site has been called "prime farm- land" by the U.S. Geological Survey, it also includes wetlands and wood- lands. "The city of Ann Arbor, is well within the range of particulate fallout from the proposed incinerator, other environmental degradations and adverse economic impact," Eckstein wrote in his resolution. Ann Arbor joined 16 other cities and townships south and west of the city to voice their opposition to the proposed facility. - Travis McReynolds, Daily City Reporter THE LIST Israeli army increases to protect settlers What's happening in Ann Arbor today Meetings AIESEC, weekly mtg 1276 Business Administration Bldg. 6 p.m. Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, informational mtg B1279 B-School, 5 p.m. Comedy Company, mass mtg, information for writers and auditioners, MichigansUnion, Pendleton Rm, 7:30 p.m. Michigan Economics Society, winter mass mtg, Angell Hall, Aud B, 4 p.m. Korean Students Association, weekly mtg, 3rd floor Union, 5 p.m. Latin American Solidarity Committee, weekly mtg, Michigan Union, Pond Rm A, 8 p.m. Orthodox Christian Fellowship, monthly mtg, Union, Anderson Rm B, 7-8 p.m. Rainforest Action Movement, weekly mtg, 1046 Dana (School of Natural Resources), 7 p.m. Students Concerned About Animal Rights, weekly mtg, Dominick's, 7 p.m. Undergraduate Political Science Association, mass mtg, Union, Anderson B and C, 7-9 p.m. U of M Sorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, weekly meeting, CCRB Martial Arts rm, 8-9 p.m. Water Ski Club, new officer election mtg, Michigan League, Conference Rms 4 and 5, 6:30 p.m.; mass mtg, Michigan League, Conference Rms 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m. Speakers "Design and Analysis of experiments for Variation Reduction", Vijay Nair. 451 Mason Hall, 4 p.m. "Gender and Salsa Music: Towards a Feminist Politics of Listening", Frances Aparicio. Rackham, West Conference Rm, 8 p.m. "Richard Wagner and Russian Culture: Some points of Common Ideology", Rosamund Bartlett. Brown Bag Lecture, Lane Hall, Commons Rm, noon. Furthermore Safewalk, night-time safety walking service. Temporary service. Sun-Thur, 8 p.m.-11:30 a.m. Stop by 102 UGLi or call 936-1000. Full service begins Conrl y om~'3f Sun-Thur 8 p.m.-11:30 a.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763-WALK. Full service begins Sunday, Jan. 26. Registration for "Uncommon Campus Courses", North Campus Commons. ECB Writing Tutors, Angell/Mason Hall Computing Center, 7-11 p.m. Prospect Place, Volunteers needed for child and family support, family aides, and skills and services. Training 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Introductory Kayak Clinic, North Campus Recreation Bldg, advance registration required, 8-10 p.m. Native American Film Series, Windwalker, Natural Science Aud, music, 7 p.m.; film, 7:30 p.m. Life at the yoU, Residence Hall Repertory Theatre Troupe, Markley Hall, Concourse Lounge, 10 p.m. U-M Taekwondo Club, Monday workout. CCRB Martial Arts Rm 2275, 6:30-8 p.m. Beginners welcome. UM Students of Objectivism, discussion on objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand, Chapter one, 2209 Michigan Union, 8 p.m. U of M Ninjitsu Club, practice, I-M Bldg, wrestling rm, 7-8:30 p.m. Scholarship information for International Students, International Center, Rm 9, 4-6 p.m. "CIEE Study Abroad Programs-- Worldwide", informational mtg, International Center, 7-8 p.m. B'nai B'rith Hillel, Hammer and Nail, Cafe Fino, South U. Galleria, 7 p.m. Hindu Students Council, Discussion on Hindu Festivals, B115, MLB Basement, 8 p.m. Russian Song Fest, informal group singing for all levels, no experience or musical knowledge required, 185 Frieze Building, 7-9 p.m. Pro-choice Rally, Roe v. Wade anniversary rally, Union steps, 11 a.m.; counter-demonstration to Students for Life rally, Diag, noon; counter- demonstration to Right to Life candlelight vigil, Union, 5:30 p.m. Career Planning and Placement., Resume Writing, CP&P Program Rm 4:10-5 p.m.; Writing Cover Letters, in on n- t- n- r~ m ..n JERUSALEM (AP) - The army said yesterday it is beefing up its forces in the occupied West Bank by 20 percent, adding more regular sol- diers and special units to try to halt a wave of ambushes on Jewish settlers. The move follows demands by settlers for more protection and tougher treatment of Arab militants. It also comes amid a political crisis in which Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir's coalition has lost its par- liamentary majority because of de- fections by far-right leaders who are the settlers' main backers. The army would not disclose the exact number of soldiers being sent to the West Bank or the number already deployed there. The troops are going to an in- creasingly tense area strained by the 4-year-old Palestinian uprising and an increase in armed attacks on Jewish settlers by Arabs opposed to the Middle East peace talks. Four Jews have been slain since October, and settlers have responded with reprisal raids on Arab homes and threats of other violence. Palestinians view the settlements as a threat to their goal of creating a separate state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which Israel captured in the 1967 war. Shamir's government says it will never give up control of the territories and has greatly in- creased the construction of settlements over the past two years. The U.S. government has criti- cized the settlements as an impedi- ment to peace and has held up con- sideration of Israel's request for $10 billion in loan guarantees needed to help pay for absorbing Soviet Jewish immigrants. The decision to send more troops to the West Bank came after gunmen opened fire on an Israeli bus carry- ing Jewish settlers Jan. 14, wounding seven people. The army declined comment. A spokesperson said only that a Gaza Strip review board had submitted its; recommendations and a second board hearing five other appeals would issue its response in a few days. The expulsions were ordered Jan. 2 following the increase in attacks on settlers. Those ordered expelled were charged only with incitement and not with the slayings. U.N. urges. UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The 15-member Security Council yester- day unanimously urged Libya to sur- render two Libyan agents indicted by the United States and Britain in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Western diplomats said they knew of no other case in which the Security Council has taken sides in a legal dispute among member states. The vote came after Libya told the Security Council the indictments Libya to release bombing suspects were baseless and the matter should be submitted to international arbitration. "The accusations are based on false premises and assumptions and can only be false because what it is based on is a false argument," former Libyan Foreign Minister Jadullah Azuz Talhi told the council. Libya has refused to turn over the two men under indictment, but has said they could stand trial in Libya. The United States and Britain have said that if Libya defies the Security Council resolution passed yesterday, a resolution imposing sanctions will be taken up within two weeks. Talhi, Libya's minister for strategic industries, said the United States and Britain have refused to give Libya information on their in- vestigation into the bombing of the Pan Am jetliner over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people. I I GO BLUE!!! from all of us DASCOLA STYLISTS Opposite Jacobson's 668-9329 U ot'k iu W zsjtwgtort Who to contact and What to Say to get a job in Washington Send $24.95 (check or money order) to: Washington Job Network P.O. Box 1080 Washington. D.C. 20013-1080 The University of Michigan Inter fraternity Council presents Rush Mini-Mass Meetings Find out the hows, whens, and whys of rushing directly from leaders in the fraternity system. Mini-Mass Meetings will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23 at Bursley and Markley, respectively IFC Open Rush Dates Sunday, January 26 12:00pm - 6:00pm Monday, January 27- Thursday, January 30 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Inter fraternity Council cordially invites The University of Michigan Department of Dermatology is seeking volunteers ages 13 - 30 vers ro rest new theranies for Acne. I