2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 19, 1994 Astronaut tells students to aim highI§ By MARIA KOVAC FOR THE DAILY The first African American woman in space touched down on North Cam- pus yesterday. Mae Jemison spoke to students and faculty yesterday afternoon at the Chrysler Center. Jemison made her historic voyage in 1992 as a science mission special- ist aboard the Spaceship Endeavor. But she recently resigned from NASA and began to devote her time to the Jemison Group Advanced Re- search Development and Distribution Firm and to take the opportunity to speak to students and other groups. Jemison said that while growing up, she looked beyond the expecta- tions others had for her. "I never lim- ited myself because of other's limited imaginations." Jemison stressed the impact of formal and informal education. She acknowledged the strong effect pub- lic images have on society, and peti- tioned against the decline of the country's public school system. "We talk about the need for edu- cation but don't do anything," she said. "This generation is expected to solve the world's problems, but it is the adults who need to set an example and become role models." Jemison also pushed for a better understanding of science and tech- nology by insiders as well as outsid- ers. A true understanding of science can likely produce solutions to many of the social and technical issues fac- ing the world today, she said. She urged math and science stu- dents to not limit themselves to such courses. "Stretch yourself in the classes you take ... and balance your life." The 200-member crowd gave Jemison a standing ovation. Second-year medical student Lydia Reasonover was impressed by Jemison and her message to African American women. "She is telling us to realize that a bias does exist, but to not let that limit what we do." What you already know can change a life! All over the world people need something you have. An education. 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Forest Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 751-2580 RESIGNATION Continued from page 1 Chamberlin will head an advisory committee staffed with faculty mem- bers from the University to redefine the mission of the department to bring it in line with other departments. "We're looking at the advisory com- mittee for the future mission of the department," Chamberlin said. Goldenberg's announcement took some faculty members by surprise. Communication Prof. Marion Marzolf said, "We were very shocked. The dean came and told us that she was appointing a committee to determine the future of the department." Many of the communication department's problems are unique. "One of the problems is just a lack of faculty members. It is a department that has a relatively small number of faculty relative to a large number of students. It is unusual in that way," Chamberlin said. One goal of appointing the dean and the advisory committee is to in- crease the number of tenure and ten- ure-track faculty members in the de- partment. "A lot of teaching in the depart- ment is done by lecturers," Marzolf added. Goldenberg also decided to sus- pend the department's executive com- mittee and bylaws. The executive committee consists of faculty members elected to advise the department's chair. Chamberlin added, "Department faculty and students will be part of the discussion. The discussions however will not be carried out according to the by- laws." An associate chairwill be appointed from within the department to take care of day-to-day matters. WANTED: STUDENT PHONATHON CALLERS The School of Education will interview students by phone who will be hired to call alumni nationwide for an alumni fundraising phonathon. $6.20 per hour, incentives, bonus pay, plus great work experience! Callers will be expected to work a minimum of two calling sessions each week for six weeks, February and March. Phonathon held Sunday through Thursday evenings. Only registered UM students are eligible for these positions. KEVOKIAN For interviews, call 763-4880 TODAY !!! M- GZ2 The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. rvx ,zoA 0 S rvx Continued from page 1 in which First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke. Rackham Assistant Dean Homer Rose serves on the committee that makes recommendations for honor- ary degree recipients. He spoke to Denno about Kevorkian, but said it may be impossible to bring the retired pathologist to commencement. "I mentioned to (Denno) that the committee isn't even meeting," Rose explained. The committee-consist- ing of students, faculty and executive officers - meets only twice a year to review nominations for degrees. Rose said that once a person has been nominated, the committee con- siders information about career and accomplishments and then makes its recommendations to the Board of Re- gents for a vote. "The committee tries to go ahead and approach people a year or so ahead of time," Rose said. "I don't think there are any decisions on who is speaking but (the nominations) are already complied." LGMPO Continued from page 1. LGMPO office. "Hopefully (the co- ordinator) will help in an expanded role for the office," he said. But some students have reserva- tions about the changes. One woman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said she didn't trust the adminstration. "They pretend to ask what we want, but they Pathology Prof. Gerald Abrams worked with Kevorkian during his residency at the University. He said he could not comment on Kevorkian's- qualifications as a commencement speaker, but said he respected him both as a person and a doctor. "Whether he's made a contribu- tion to public knowledgeremains to be seen, but he raised an issue that's important," Abrams said. Laura Lopus, another University alum, has also been involved with the Kevorkian case and has attempted to raise student support for the 65-year- old doctor. She is a personal friendof. Kevorkian; she put up bail for him after his last arrest. "He's a great speaker, he's very motivational," Lopus said, express- ing her approval of Denno's plans. "If he does come, I want a ticket." Denno said he will not persue his quest beyond his graduation in May, However, he continues to dream. "It's basically a short-term mis-O sion (but) I'm pretty optimistic," Denno said. "I believe dying in dig- nity is just as important as living your life with dignity. The two are inseperable." never really listen. I'm sick of getting my hopes up," she said. The administration appointed a search committee last month - made0 up of students, faculty and University staff members - to recommend a new coordinator. Prof. Thomas Toon, search com- mittee chair, said he is "committed to completing the search and announcing the results by May 1," emphasizing- that students will still be in town when the decision is made. E 1Arm PT c:;p The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $90. Winter term (January through April) is $95, year-long (September through April) is $160. On-campus subscrip- tions for fall term are $35. Subscriptions must be prepaid. The Michigan Daily is a member of the Associated Press and the Associated Collegiate Press. ADDRESS: The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1327. 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