The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 9, 1992 - Page 3 Alcohol bill may stiffen penalties LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Minors who buy liquor or just try to would lose their driver's licenses and face tougher penalties and fines, with legislation up for final approval in he House this week. The bills are intended to stop il- legal drinking by those who aren't yet 21, said its sponsor, Sen. James Barcia (D-Bay City). The current penalty for underage alcohol purchases is a $25 fine for the first offense, Barcia said. His bill would increase the fine to $100 and allow the court to require commu- ity service and substance abuse treatment. Driver's licenses would be taken away for 90 days for the first of- fense, between 90 and 180 days for the second offense, and a year for the third offense. The minors still could drive to and from work and school if allowed by the courts, Barcia said. Opponents of the bill say it is unreasonable to take a license away *for a non-driving related offense. "If we were talking about the penalties for driving under the influ- ence with sanctions against driver's licenses, that to me makes sense. But we're not," said Rep. Lynn Jondahl (D-Okemos). "This is an authorization or invi- tation to police to go after people on their front porch or at small parties in rural settings and so on where it's *just not really necessary' or appropri- ate to threaten driver's licenses," said Rep. Perry Bullard (D-Ann Arbor). "I think a better approach is edu- cation and providing recreational op- portunities that de-emphasize the use of alcohol, and try and control alco- hol advertising so it's not presented as such a glamorous activity." The University of Michigan Substance Abuse Center also op- *poses the legislation. "Undoubtedly it would be per- ceived as a wounding injustice by our students," its director, Dr. Frederick Glaser, said in a letter to Bullard. 'U' researchers to study sources of race-related stereotypes, tensions by Mona Qureshi Daily Staff Reporter Stereotypes lead people to be- lieve that Blacks live in the inner- city while whites live predominantly in suburbs. Two University sociology pro- fessors plan to study this misconcep- tion and several others in a survey of Detroit-area residents concerning at- titudes towards urban-suburban race relations. Sociology professor Charlotte Steeh, director of the study, said she and Reynolds Farley, a professor of population studies and the project's head investigator, will focus on three different aspects of race relations: at- titudes leading to racial polarization, racial-residential segregation and la- bor market dynamics which may disadvantage Blacks. The study will investigate stereo- types such as: Racial attitudes that underlay the concentration of Blacks in the cities of the metropolitan area; Manufacturing jobs which have declined and moved to the sub- urbs causing Blacks to be at a disad- vantage because most have no high level of education and/or lack trans- portation; and racial-residential segrega- tion in neighborhoods. "Instead of getting better, (racial tensions) seem to have increased, and to have gotten worse," Steeh said. She said she has observed some progress in improving relations, but added that the few people involved are limited in how much they can accomplish. Beginning in April and ending in July, Farley will lead a team of 44 graduate students in surveying a random sample of corporation own- Royal Oak were forced to leave while helping conduct interviews during the 1989 study because of their race, but Steeh denied the alle- gation. "They didn't measure the rea sons for them (the students) to leave. Who knows? They may not have been wanted there at all," Steeh said. To avoid similar problems, Steeh said Black students will interview 'Instead of getting better, (racial tensions) seem to have increased, and to have gotten worse.' -Charlotte Steeh Sociology professor ers in addition to residents, Steeh said. Corporation owners will be asked about characteristics they expect in an employee, Black or non-Black, she said. They will be interviewed over the phone, while residents will be interviewed in person, Steeh added. The Detroit News reported last week that a few Black students in only Blacks and white students only whites this time. The new study, which will sam- ple 1,600 people, will be twice as large as a University study on race relations in 1989. The University's study is part of a national effort in conjunction with the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Massachusetts at Boston. No sour grapes Charles Bouchie, a worker at a local produce store, has two arm braces on his hands from tendon injuries, but still works anyway. Women s graduate conference addresses sexism by Karen Pier Daily Graduate Schools Reporter The unique problems women face as graduate students -including sexism in the classroom and family demands - were the fo- cus of a conference Saturday at Rackham Auditorium. The conference, "Graduate School from a Woman's Perspective", marked the first time women of all disciplines - sciences, humanities, and social sciences - gathered to discuss the special challenges facing women in higher education. Janice Jenkins, associate profes- sor of electrical engineering and computer science, spoke about the challenges of getting a Ph.D. as a mother of five children. "I had a good excuse for dropping out. I dropped out three times. Once for a night, another time for a week, and once for less than that." "You will be continually discour- aged," Jenkins said. She said a female professor can be both authoritarian and nurturing. Using the analogy of a mother, she said, "I'm a mother all over again. (My students) are all brilliant, and they don't talk back." Jenkins praised the academic life because of its flexibility in time as a benefit to a mother. Afterward, the program split into the disciplinary divisions, each with their own special workshop. Associate Chair and Prof. Rownena Matthews, graduate student Karen Moore, and Associate Prof. Mary Brake led the workshop on sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Many of the questions centered around the treatment of women in the classroom. Brake advised stu- dents not to fight every hint of sex- ism, but to wait to fight major issues. The students also participated in a workshop titled, "Identifying and Responding to Sexual Harassment," led by Susan Kauffman, associate di- rector of the Center for the Education of Women. "Personally, I thought (the sexual harassment segment) was informa- tive," said first-year Rackham stu- dent Cheryl Ryans, adding that she became aware of more resources for women ' ' have been sexually harasser To the conference, Research In- ,stigator Cleo Caldwell spoke about the importance of get- ting a Ph.D. to combat limitations in advancement. She said, "Don't let self-doubt stand in your way in ac- complishing what you want to do." Second-year Rackham student Moira McDermott said she enjoyed the conference," I think the best thing about it was to hear different people's stories." Correction Amy Kurlasnky's name was spelled incorrctly in Friday's Daily. WTHE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Students discuss communication with 'U' by Purvi Shah Daily Administration Reporter The Student Leader Board, a conglomeration of student organiza- tion leaders, argued that their new coalition could become a streamline method of representing students' opinions and grievances to the Uni- versity administration at its second official meeting last night. Student leaders present at the meeting envisioned the board as a positive - and effective - method of responding to campus concerns. "I think it's just a way for each organization to coordinate its goals and resources together," Interfrater- nity Council President Bruce Namerow said. Michigan Union Board of Repre- sentatives Chair Priti Marwah agreed, adding, "This could be such a strong student voice because it gets so frustrating fighting by yourself." But LSA sophomore Shelly Sangster said she was skeptical when asked to project the group's success. She commented that the board may be an effective tool be- cause it is a new organization, but that a group still might have prob- lems dealing with concerns that in- dividual units had been unable to handle. Sangster indicated that she would like the group to revise the Michigan Union Access Policy. "My main concern is that the Union policy tends to segregate with African American parties," she said. However, University Activities President Joe Merendino said he thought the new board would oper- ate more efficiently than the Michi- gan Student Assembly due to re- duced bureaucracy. Brett White, LSA Student Gov- ernment president, agreed, remark- ing, "I think we're much better able to represent constituents than MSA can." Yet Merendino envisioned prob- lems selecting which organizations would be allowed to have represen- tatives. Groups including the Black Student Union, Black Greek Asso- ciation and Student Alumni Council are currently designated a board representative. At next Sunday's meeting the group plans to draw up a statement of purpose and goals, formalize group selection policies and take steps to become registered by MSA. Meetings Undergraduate Philosophy Club, Angell Hall 2220 7-8 p.m. Ann Arbor Committee For Detroit Summer '92, weekly meeting 4318 Michigan Union 6:30 p.m. UM Asian American Student Coalition MLB, rm. 2114, 7:30 p.m. Camp Ramah, counselors, teachers, specialists, 12:004:00 p.m. Comedy Company, writers mtg, new writers welcome, UAC offices, 2105 Michigan Union, 7:30 p.m. American Advertising Federation, 3040 Frieze 6:00 p.m. Environmental Action (ENACT), weekly mtg, 1040 School of Natural. Resources, 7 p.m. Public Relations Student Society of America (PASSA), mandatory mtg, 2050 Frieze Building, 5:00. "Society for the advancement of Environmental Education," 1046 School of Natural Resources, 7:30 p.m. Society for the Advancement of Environmental Education, 1046 School of Natural Resources, 7:30 p.m. Take Back the Night, weekly mtg, Michigan League, check information gb desk for rm, 7 ,p.m. Undergraduate Psych Society, 2235 Angell Hall, 7:30 p.m. U of M Sorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, weekly meeting, CCRB Martial Arts rm, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Speakers "Free Speech, Hate Speech, and P.C." Hutchins Hall Rm 100,8:00 p.m. "Evolution - in Relation to the Zodiac," Hazel Straker, 1923 Geddes 8 p.m. donation requested. "Voices from a 'Promised Land': Israeli and Palestinian Peace Activists speak their hearts," Common Language Bookstore. 214 S. Fourth Ave, 7:30 p.m. "On Democratic Primary, Civil Rights, and the Presidential Race," State Senator, Lana Pollack, Angell Hall, Aud B 7:30 p.m. the Economic Transition Process in Poland," 1024 East Engineering, 2:00 p.m. "Cluster Intermediates in the Molecule Based Synthesis of Solids," 1650 Chem. Bldg. 4:00 p.m. Furthermore National Two-cents for Housing Congressional Phone-In, Trained Volunteer CorpsHomeless Project, Michigan Union Basement 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Exploring Careers: Discussion with graduates holding a B.A. in psychology, Ostefin Room, West Quad, 541 Thompson 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Safewalk, night-time 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 1:30-3 a.m. Stop by Angell Hall Computing Center or call 763- 4246. Northwalk, North Campus nighttime team walking service. Sun-Thur 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763-WALK. "No Authority but from God," 12:00 p.m. Room C 3rd Floor, Michigan League U-M Taekwondo Club, Monday workout. CCRB Martial Arts Rm. 2275, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Career Pathways in Economics, 5:10- 6:30 p.m. U of M Ninjitsu Club, practice, I-M Bldg, wrestling rm, 7-8:30 p.m. ECB Peer Writing Tutors. Angell/Mason Computing Center, 7-11 p.m. Stress and Time Management, Consultations with peer counselors available, 3100 Michigan Union, 2-4 p.m. Undergraduate Psychology Department, Undergraduate psychology advising, walk-in or appointment, K-108 West Quad, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guild House Campus Ministry, Former director of Kelsey Museum Shier dies at 85 by Karen Talaski Daily Staff Reporter As the director of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Dr. Louise Shier spent her life surrounded by world history. Shier, a University alumni, died February 29 at Glacier Hills Nursing Center. She was 85 years old. As the first woman director, Shier headed the museum from 1971 to 1973. She was also the curator of archaeology for the museum until her retirement in 1977. "She was dedicated to the Kelsey Museum and its collections," said John Pedley, professor of classical archaeology and Greek. "Louise Shier was a long-standing devoted servant of the University of Michigan." "Louise did so many things. She was devoted to her work, very intel- ligent and career-oriented," said Nancy Shier, her sister-in-law. "But she was also a very sweet, wonderful person who loved her family." Shier was born on September 28, 1906 in Detroit. After her family moved to Ann Arbor, she attended the University of Michigan where she received four academic degrees-- an A. B. (1927), an M.A. (1928), a Ph.D. in Oriental languages (1933), and an A.M. in library science (1936). Shier also authored several books and scholarly articles. In 1978, she wrote "Terracotta Lamps from Karanis, Egypt." The book was based on research she collected while on an archaeological dig she participated in for the University. Shier never married and had no children because of her devotion to her work, said Robert Shier, her brother. "She made her career her life," Shier said. "She was very in- dependent and always knew how to get along on her own." -The Associated Press tributed to this report. con- Student Organization Development Center 1 1) 2) 3) Strengthen leadership skills Gain career-related experience Earn 3 credits Psychology 300 Applications available - 2202 Union Applications due Fri, March 20, 5pm " " Questions? 763-5900 Qualif'ations: *at least sophomore standing at time *part-time postitions *an exciting of application availa le as*experience with workshop avoailble as pportunity to presentations, teaching Diversity Facilitators impact the and/o sallgroup aaton 30 hours of training on facilitation skills and racism, sexism, heterosexism and other forms of discrimination provided i