The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 20, 1993- 5 SPRAY IT AWAY Athletic Dept. adds internship program By TIMOTHY GREIMEL FOR THE DAILY The University Athletic Department is offering anew internship program for students interested in careers in sports management. The program, named Team Blue, took off with the Washing- ton State home football game Sept. 4. John Rotche, the 1990 University graduate who is in charge of the pro- gram, said the internship will give par- ticipants "a hell of a resume." Although Team Blue currently in- volves only five interns, Rotche hopes it will eventually consist of 200 to 300 "quality people." 'We can always use people with freshminds, energy andcreativity. We'd like to learn from them and hopefully they can learn fromus.... We don't just want bodies," he said. "It will give students an opportunity to be creative and give back to the University." Interns are currently involved in serv- ing members of the Victor's Club, which is a group of alums who have donated $15,000 to the Athletic Department. They cater to Victor's Clubmembersby making hotel reservations for them, greeting them at football games and setting up and cleaning up Crisler Arena where Victor's Club people can go get concessions and relax during games. Interns are also involved in liaisons with financial supporters - including making phone calls, preparing mailings and sending out catalogues - said Don Lefebvre, a junior in the Business School, who is presentlyan intern. Team Blue volunteers also go to away foot- ball games and entertain Victor's ( ub members at tailgate parties. "It's hard to get into the sports man- agementfield without some experience. The Athletic Department here is ranked number one by the Gourman Report. It will give interns a hell of a resume," Rotche said. Although the internship is non-pay- ing, students concentrating in sports management and communication will be eligible to receive credit. All intems will have the opportunity to interact with coaches, student athletes and ad- ministrators, Rotche said. "Going to school at an academic and athletic powerhouse like Michigan, I feel I would really be shortchanging myself if I didn't take part (in the pro- gram)," Lefebvre said. LATE COURSE ADDITION FALL 1993 HISTORY 458 Professor Gyanendra Pandey 20th Century India, Pakistan and Bangladesh L TH 2:30-4:00 p.m. IRS recording artist Over The Rhine to the Blind Pig on Tuesday, Sept. 21 PETER MATTHEWS/Daly A city employee uses a spraying machine to clean graffiti from the sidewalk area surrounding the Rock. Asian American students jam at welcoming By SARAH KIINO DAILY STAFF REPORTER Whether on the dance floor or sim- ply standing around and socializing, Asian American students bonded at the Asian American Association (AAA) welcome dance in the Union Friday night. The dance was the first major event of the year for the group. "I think that anything that can bring the Asian American community together is a big accomplishment," said Ming Wung, a Business School senior. "It's important to demonstrate unity on a campus that is so diverse." LSA sophomore Mona Kwan said the purpose of the dance is for students to meet other people, as well as to sign up as members of the AAA - a social and political organization. "Normally the dances are very suc- cessful, with 300 to 400 people," she said, adding that AAA holds several dances per year. 'Even though you're Asian American, it's hard to acclimate between two cultures, so the AAA eases this feeling of being in between two worlds.' - Michael Lin Many students emphasized the im- portance of the dance as a way to meet new friends. "It's a good way for Asian people to meet other Asian people," said sopho- more Engineering student Ray Shih. "It's a good way to get away from classes." The AAA also holds cultural and political events. AAA President Sandy Yueh said through the Student Advo- cacy Committee, the AAA holds work- shops on important issues within the Asian American community. "On campus you meet different types of people, but this is an important way to meet Asian people, for us to help out the Asian community and learn about the different aspects -cultural, social and political," Shih said. LSA senior Conrad Chen said the organization is importantfor Asian unity. "Itpromotes Asian awareness and helps people to share their ideas concerning Asian issues," he said. The AAA is a part of the United Asian Organization, and together they work to expose the campus to Asian American issues. Yueh said the two groups also pro- vide campus Asian Americans with a resource center.'We're there if (Asian Americans) need help finding an iden- tity," she said. LSA sophomore Michael Lin said, "Even though you're Asian American, it's hard to acclimate between two cul- tures, so the AAA eases this feeling of being in between two worlds." The AAA has a big siblings/little siblings program, through which first- year students and sophomores are pro- vided with junior and senior mentors. "It's kind of like a family," Kwan said. "They're supposed to do things together." 'We are one of the larger (Asian) groups on campus," Yueh said. "The AAA is quite a diverse group. We try to encompass all of the different Asian backgrounds." The new release PATIENCE is on sale $1199 D $6.EAcss. SALE PRICES GOOD THRU 9/26/93 523 E. 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