The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 7, 1992 - Page 3 Haitians repatriate ,to nation's capital GEO disputes undergrad TAs by Karen Pier Daily Graduate Schools Reporter _______ PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The United States resumed its effort to return more than 10,000 Haitian boat people, deliver- ing two shiploads of refugees to the capital's wharf yesterday for a bleak homecoming. The repatriation came amid indi- cations that a U.S.-supported inter- national push for a negotiated set- * tlement of Haiti's political crisis was stalled. Today marks the anniversary of the swearing-in of President Jean- Bertrand Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president, but he was in office less than eight months before being ousted in a mil- itary coup. Aristide, in a broadcast, said U.S. plans to loosen a trade embargo im- posed in retaliation for the coup would cause his backers to "radicalize" their positions. There were signs the sanctions had been hurting the poor rather than the powerful at whom they were aimed. At Port-au-Prince's oily, sun- drenched pier, small groups of Haitians gathered to watch 508 of their compatriots descend from two U.S. Coast Guard cutters with bun- dles of clothing and enter a large concrete-roofed patio for processing. "To see them return like this, truly humiliated, makes me want to give up my Haitian citizenship," said 19-year-old Nipson Isme, a high school student. Most of the refugees were ex- pressionless, but a few smiled sheepishly for foreign news photog- raphers. Some expressed concern about their future treatment by au- thorities. Although all teaching assistants (TAs) do not have the same teaching ability, many people do not know that they do not have the same educational background -- some TAs are undergraduates. Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) members said they are unhappy about undergraduates teaching classes and claim their contract with the University says that only graduate students should be TAs. GEO filed a grievance with the University, but it was denied. Now they have an arbitration date in late April or early May, said GEO President Tom Oko. Dan Gamble, University manager of compensation and staff relations, denies that having undergraduates work as TAs violates the contract with GEO. He said the contract provides for them under a clause allowing "temporary employees." He added that undergraduates have been helping professors for decades. Eliot Solloway, an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science assistant professor, said he has no qualms about having undergraduates as teaching assis- tants. The primary characteristic needed, he said, is responsibility. Correction The story on the Michigan Union Board of Representatives (MUBR) in the Thursday, Feb. 6, Daily should have stated that the fight last Thursday (Jan. 30) at the Union was between non-University students. What's happening in Ann Arbor today Getting a leg up As part of initiation, first-year soccer players row seated around the Diag M yesterday. SODC to teach leadership 9- Meetings Friday Japan Student Association, general mtg, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Rm, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Alpha Phi Omega, pledge mtg, 6 p.m.; chapter mtg, 7 p.m., Michigan Union, Kuenzel Rm. Inter-Cooperative Council, mass mtg, find out about fallwinter, spring or summer availability in coops, walking tours following the mtg, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Rm, 2-4 p.m. Student Education Peer Program, mass mtg, Michigan Union, Anderson Rms C & D, 7 p.m. U of M Asian American Association, weekly Steering Committee mtg, 4202 Union, 1 p.m. U of M Chess Club, weekly mtg, Michigan League, 1 p.m. VSA, general mtg, Michigan Union, Anderson Rm D, 1 p.m. Speakers Friday "An American Journalist Looks at Moscow Today", An informal discussion led by Peter Slevin. 3rd floor conference rm, MLB, 2-4 p.m. "The Genesis of Graphitised Diamonds in the Beni Bousesa and Ronda Peridotite Massifs", Gareth Davis. 1640 Chemistry Bldg, 4 p.m. "Image Restoration Using Product Partition Models", John Hartigan. 2408 Mason Hall, 4 p.m. "New Forms of the American Right Wing in the U.S. and Abroad", Russ Bellant, 802 Monroe St., noon. Saturday "Science In Ancient India", Subash Kak. Michigan League, 3rd floor, Rm D, 2 p.m. Furthermore Friday Safewalk, night-time safety walking service. Sun-Thurs 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fri-Sat, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Stop by 102 UGLi or call 936-1000. Also, extended hours: Sun-Thurs 1-3 a.m. Stop by Angell Hall Computing Center or call 763-4246. Northwalk, North Campus nighttime team walking service. Sun-Thur 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763-WALK. ECB Peer Writing Tutors, Angell/Mason Hall Computing Center, 7-11 p.m. Registration for "Uncommon Campus Courses", North Campus Commons. Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation, registration for Over 30 Hockey Leagues, Spring Golf League, Spring Science Day Camp, and Spring Pioneer Living Day Camp. Film Series, Cry Freedom, Chrysler Center Aud, North Campus, free, 5 p.m. L.A. Story, free movie, International Center, Rm 9, 8 p.m. U of M Bridge Club, weekly duplicate bridge game, Michigan Union, Tap km, 7:15 p.m. U of M Ninjitsu Club, practice, I-M Bldg, wrestling rm, 6:30-8 p.m. Michigan Ultima Team, practice, 9:30 p.m. U-M Taekwondo Club. Friday work- out. 1200 CCRB, 6-8 p.m. Beginners welcome. U-M Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, practice. CCRB Martial Arts Rm, 6-7 appointment, K-108 West Quad, 9 a.m-4 p.m. African American Art Exhibit & Sale, New Hope Baptist Church, 218 Chapin St., 6-9 p.m. Multicultural Arts Festival, evening of dance, RC Aud, 7 p.m. University of Michigan Gospel Chorale, concert, limited seating, Honey Creek Church of the Nazarene, 7:30 p.m. Canterbury House Music Night, opening with Corey Dolgon, 218 N. Division St., 8-11 p.m. Alpha Phi Omega, Blood Drive, Michigan League, noon-6 p.m. School of Music, Concert Band, Hill Aud, 8 p.m. Women's Minyan, celebrate traditional women's festival, Hillel, 5:40 p.m. Grads & Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck The Man Who Replaced Ann Landers, Jeffrey Zaslow, Lawyers' Club, Law Quad, 7:30 p.m. "Study Abroad in Britain, Australia, or New Zealand-- Bulter University programs", Union lobby, 11 a.m-2 p.m; International Center, Rm 9, 3:30- 5 p.m. Mr. Thank You, free film, Lorch Hall Aud, 7 p.m. Moonlight Serenade, Huron Hills Cross Country Ski Course, 3465 E. Huron River Dr., 6-9 p.m. Winter Evening at Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd., 6-8 p.m. Mack Pool Luau, 715 Brooks St., 7:30-9 p.m. Career Planning and Placement, The Federal Government Job Search, CP&P Program Rm, 4:10-5 p.m. Saturday Multicultural Arts Festival, panel discussions, Native American Team Logos, Rm 126, 1 p.m.; The Black Greek Association, Rm 124, 2 p.m. Great Writers Series, D a v i d Grossman, Irwin Green Auditorium, Hillel, 7:30 p.m. African American Art Exhibit & Sale, New Hope Baptist Church, 218 Chapin St., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Valentine Skate, Veterans Ice Arena, 8-10 p.m. Blizzard Ball Scramble, Leslie Park Golf Course, 2120 Traver Rd., play begins at 10 a.m. Daughters of the Dust, free film, Lorch Auc, 7 p.m. Eighth Annual Winter Leadership Conference: Unity in the Community, Michigan Union, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Jews of Germany: Echoes of the Past, Realities of Today, symposium, Museum/Gallery of the Jewish Community Center, 6600 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield. Drum Circle, weekly play of hand percussions, adults only and beginners welcome, Guild House, 802 Monroe, 8- 10 p.m. Sunday ECB Peer Writing Tutors. 219 UGLi, 1-5 p.m. Multicultural Arts Festival, Kuumba plays, RC Aud, 2 p.m. Michigan Ultima Team, practice, 8- 10 p.m. Adventure Movie Night Sunday, free films, Rain Forest Rap and Rain Forest, CCRB, 8:30-10 p.m. Buhrrr Fest, Buhr Park Ice Rink, 2751 Packard, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Winter Fun Day, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd., 1-3 p.m. Frosty 5 K Run, Huron Hills Ski Center, 3465 E. Huron River Dr., by Caroline Shin The Student Organization Development Center (SODC) will be helping students de- velop leadership skills, such as team building and networking, to help them get involved in campus groups at their eighth annual Leadership Conference tomorrow. Tami Goodstein, the office's staff organi- zational consultant, said that this year's con- ference is geared toward reaching a diverse student body. "We're stressing the individual's respon- sibility to community through organizations in the University community and in the broader sense, the Ann Arbor community," Goodstein said. The theme for this year's conference, "Unity in the Community," will draw lead- ers from across the University. The conference consists of two seminars which cover topics including group ethics, team building and gender issues. Charlie Schlegal, one of SODC's student organizers, said in addition to the seminars, students will participate in small "homebase groups" which will provide them with a fo- rum to discuss issues and network amongst themselves. The conference will provide a vast amount of information about leadership, but most of all, the coordinators expect that students must decide for themselves how important it is for them to develop stronger communal relations, Schlegal said. The conference will be held in the Union Ballroom tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Solloway said the issue is more complicated than just running out of qualified graduate students. Electronic Engineering and Computer Science de- partment (EECS) Assistant Chair Thomas Senior, said the department used undergraduate TAs for the first time last fall in EECS 181 - an introductory class in computer literacy. He pointed out that undergraduate TAs do not get equal pay, but they do the work of graduate TAs. However, LSA senior David Glick, who was a TA for Physics 141, said the undergraduates are working as TAs because of a shortage in graduate students. "There weren't enough graduate students. They needed extra TAs and a few undergraduates," Glick said. Adrian Balkan, who graduated last semester, was also a TA for Physics 141 said he determined the stu- dent's grades. "I lectured ... assigned the questions, graded the papers," he said. Students meet to back Clinton by Laura Adderley University supporters of Bill Clinton held their second meeting last night in the Union. Jonathon Grossman, organizer of the University of Michigan Clinton for President Organization Com- mittee, ran the meeting in con- junction with former Michigan Student Assembly Vice President Angela Burkes. He said the meeting was held in order to "get the organization off the ground." Grossman, who is working in Washtenaw and Oakland counties and with Michigan colleges, said he was pleased with the turnout and feels that he and Burkes were suc- cessful in conveying to University students that they can get involved in the Clinton campaign. Students who attended last night's meeting said they were very enthusiastic about Clinton's candi- dacy. RC sophomore Braden Mur- phy said that Clinton is "the only Democratic candidate with any executive experience." Grossman said he feels that Clinton's staunch support of issues such as abortion and civil rights has made him a popular candidate among students. "His strongest point is that he's the first candidate since John Kennedy that's stood up and said we need to change the government - but that we also need to change something about the people, too," Grossman added. Clinton i I Reli gious] Services AVAVAVAVA CANTERBURY HOUSE (The Chaplaincy of the Episcopal Church of the U-M Community) 218 N. Division St. " 665-0606 SUNDAY: Eucharist-5 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church (across the street) Supper-6 p.m. at Canterbury House WEEKDAYS (except Thursday): Evening Prayer-5:30 p.m. WED.: Eucharist--4:10 p.m. at Campus Chapel The Rev. Dr. Virginia Peacock, Chaplain EVANGEL TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2455 Washtenaw (at Stadium) SUNDAY: Worship-10 a.m. Van Rides available from campus. Call 769-4157 for route info. 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