The MichiganDaily - Friday, March 18, 1994 - 5 Russia says it will join 'Partnership for Peace' LOS ANGELES TIMES MOSCOW - Russia said yester- day that it will join NATO's Partner- ship for Peace by month's end and was assured by Defense Secretary William Perry of a major role in the post-Cold War military cooperation program. Gen. Pavel S. Grachev, Russia's defense minister, made the announce- ment after meetingwith his American counterpart. Grachev said Russia will sign up as soon as it prepares a de- tailed proposal for how it wants to collaborate with the 16-nation North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance. American officials welcomed the decision as a sign that Russia, despite friction with NATO over the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the recent exposure of an alleged Russian mole inside the CIA, remains committed to working with the West. "Secretary Perry repeated (in the meeting) that Partnership for Peace is something different countries will par- ticipate in to different extents depend- ing upon their resources, their funda- mental importance," a senior Ameri- can defense official told Reuters news agency. Perry told Grachev "he expected in view of the size and importance of ! Russia that they would have a large and important role in the Partnership for Peace." Partnership for Peace emerged last year as an American formula to en- able countries of the former Soviet bloc to engage in joint exercises, train- ing and defense planning with NATO without gaining full membership. Twelve nations have joined so far. The formula is a compromise. Former Soviet satellites - particu- larly the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland - seek NATO member- ship as a shield against future Russian aggression. Russia objects to an east- ward expansion by NATO, which it views as a Cold War alliance that should be weakened. Russian officials made it clear Yesterday they are joining Partner- ''ship for Peace not so much as step toward embracing NATO as one to- ward redefining Europe's security arrangements under a broader um- brella with a new identity. One of Grachev's deputies, Gen. Pavel Zolotarev, said Russia hoped by joining the partnership to obtain "offi- cial recognition" from NATO nations of Moscow's "special responsibility" to police neighboring countries of the former Soviet Union. So far, no West- ern leader has been willing to give Moscow such carte blanche. 'THE PERSONAL IS POLITICAL' Campus Day tour shows future students 'U' life Members of the IrishtLesbian and Gay Organization protested New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade for not allowing their participation in the annual event. Asian Amer icaln to celebr.ate c'ultr nheri tage ,-festival By MICHELLE LEE THOMPSON DAILY STAFF REPORTER Have you tried eating lunch at West Quad lately? Or walking through the Angell Hall Courtyard in the morn- ings? Or how about riding the bus to North Campus at 1 p.m.? If so, you've seen a lot of high schoolers and their parents walking around. Chances are they are on a Cam- pus Day or Amaizin' Blue Prevue tour. Admitted students are invited to participate in one or both of these tours. About 95 percent of those who participate in Campus Day enroll at the University, said Jeff Schoenherr, a counselor with the Office of Under- graduate Admissions. "This is the greatest way that we can show admitted high school stu- dents the campus, through bringing them to campus and letting them ex- perience Michigan first-hand," Schoenherr said. Potential Wolverines are made to feel like University students during their time on campus, attending classes, talking to students and eating lunch in the residence halls. The Office of Undergraduate Ad- missions hires tour leaders, all stu- dents, in the fall. The leaders are trained to answer common questions, show visitors around and offer expe- rienced insight. Anne Bottros, an LSA sophomore who leads Campus Day tours once a week, said, "When I was a senior, I was deciding between six schools. Campus Day showed me what Michi- gan was all about. I wanted to do the same things for other students." Lisa Rooney, a senior from Wayne 'Campus Day showed me what Michigan was all about. I wanted to do the same thing for other students.' Anne Bottros LSA sophomore Memorial High School who came to Campus Day yesterday, said, "Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. I liked (the tour) a lot." Rooney said the event helped re- inforce her decision to enroll in the fall, and was impressed by the diver- sity of students. She said, "It's kind of scary - that's going to be me next year." Rochester High School senior Brian Ebarvia said, "I enjoyed tour- ing the different facilities around cam- pus." He said that he had decided to come to the University even before his tour. Amaizin' Blue Prevue, a program similar to Campus Day, is by invita- tion only, intended for in-state stu- dents who are top scholars. "They're all students who we hope will pay their admission deposit and come here in the fall," said Betty Bowerly, who helps coordinate both tours. The tours will last until April 15, which gives admitted students at least two months to visit campus. Most campus tours are through one of these two programs, although there are also tours available through the Student Activities Center and the Alumni Center. By JAMES R. CHO DAILY STAFF REPORTER Setting their differences aside, more than a dozen Asian American student groups on campus will come together in recognition of Asian Pa- cific American Heritage Month, set to begin this Sunday. "The events planned for the month- long celebration will recognize cul- tural heritage and highlight the issues affecting Asian Americans not only on campus but in the community as well," said Edgar Ho, president of the United Asian American Organizations (UAAO). The theme of the month-long cel- ebration, "Unity through Diversity," will attempt to reconcile the differ- ences existing between the various minority groups. a nP-a'" Joanne Shen, a minority peer ad- viser at Alice Lloyd, said, "There are more than 400 different Asian ethnicities. There is a lot of diversity on campus and that can be a weakness." The University's Minority Student Services (MSS) and Office of Aca- demic and Multicultural Affairs , in conjunction with UAAO, will spon- sor the more than 30 events planned Korean Student Association Cultural Festival March 20, 6-9 p.m. Union Ballroom Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Opening Speaker: Mr. Harry Lee March 22, 7 p.m. Rackham, Amphitheater IASA/AAA Workshop on "Asian American identity" Thursday, March 24, Time TBA IASA Springfest Dance March 25, 8 p.m. Michigan Union, Pendleton Room for March and April. UAAO is an umbrella organization for many of the Asian American student groups on campus who each planned events scheduled throughout the month. "The two conferences will look in depth into the issues affecting Asian Americans," said MSS Asian Repre- sentative Yee Leng Hang. While Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is officially cel- ebrated in May, the University moved the month-long celebration to take place during winter term to increase student participation. Two nationwide conferences will come to the University during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The Midwest Asian American Stu- dent Union (MAASU) Conference Filipino Cultural Scavenger Hunt March 26, All day, Location TBA Chinese Culturefest Sunday, March 27, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Michigan Union Ballroom Domestic Violence in the Asian American Home March 29, 7 p.m. (call 764-1177 or 764-8463 for location) Chinese Film Series April 1, 8, 15 Time TBA Angell Auditorium and the Association of Asian American Studies (AAAS) Conference will both be held at the University. "Student lead- ers from across the country will come to discuss political issues, empowerment and gender issues during the MAASU conference," Hang said. Dennis Hayashi, director of civil rights forthe U.S. Departmentof Health and Human Services, will address par- ticipants at the two-day MAASU con- ference. Hayashi is the highest-ranking Asian American official in the Clinton administration. During the MAASU Conference, organizers will stage a march down South University Avenue. "We hope to show our solidarity and bring Asian American concerns to the attention of the campus and the community," said Varisa Boriboon, MASSU organizer. The AAAS Conference is a six-day meeting of educators from across the country involved in developing Asian American studies programs at universi- ties across the country. The Korean Students Association (KSA) will kick off the month-long celebration with a cultural festival Sun- day with an address by David Cohen, director of the University's International Institute. The festival will also feature a Tae KwonDo demonstration alongwith traditional Korean dances. TWANG! Friday 0 76-GUIDE, peer counseling phone line, call 76-GUIDE, 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Q Alternative Career Center, ca- reers in nonprofit sector, 2213 Michigan Union, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Q Annual Conference on the Ho- locaust, Afternoon Discussion Series: Beginnings, Endings, and Women's Hair, Rackham East Conference Room, noon; The Boundaries of Memory: Reflec- tionson the Creation of the United States Holocaust Museum, Lawyer's Club, Law Quad, 8:45 p.m. Q Archery Club, Coliseum, 8p.m. Q Blood Drive, sponsored by the Greeksystem, Michigan Union, 1-6:30p.m. Q Campus Information Center, Michigan Union, 763-INFO; events info., 76-EVENT; film info., 763-FILM. Q Coffee Hour With Persian Po- etry, International Center,4p.m. Q Film: "Rivers of Fire," spon- soredby the Arab-American Stu- dents' Association, Lane Hall Commons, 8p.m. Q "It's a New World: Five Years of Revolutionary Change in Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States," Alan Pol- lard, sponsored by the Graduate Library, Room 205C, 3 p.m. Q Ninjutsu Club, IM Building, Room G21,6:30-8 p.m. Q North Campus Information Center, North Campus Com- mons, 763-NCIC, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 n.M. p.m., 331 Thompson. Q "Water Resources in Israel," Q Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, Diane Silver, sponsored by 2275 CCRB, 6-7p.m. IMPAC, at Hillel, 6 p.m. Saturday Q 76-GUIDE, peer counseling phone line, call 76-GUIDE, 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Q Annual Conference on the Ho- locaust, Memorial Havadalah, Hillel, 8:15p.m. Q Campus Information Center, Michigan Union, 763-INFO; events info., 76-EVENT; film info., 763-FILM. Q Conference on Spirituality: Truth Is One, sponsored by the Hindu Students Council, Michi- gan Union, Kuenzel and Pond rooms, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Q Indian Cultural Dancing, spon- sored by the Hindu Students Council, Michigan Union, Anderson Room, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Q Minority Health Conference, sponsored by the Public Health Students of African Descent, North Campus Commons, 8 a.m- 3 p.m. Q Pre-Medical Students' Sympo- sium, sponsoredby Career Plan- ning and Placement, Michigan Union, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Q Read for Freedom, Peace, and Justice, sponsored by Amnesty International, Rackham Amphi- theater, 7p.m. Q Safewalk,936-1000,UGLilobby, 8-11:30 p.m. [ Saint Mary StudentParish, into the light, 7:30 a.m.; bread bak- ing, 9:30 a.m., 331 Thompson. Sunday Q 76-GUIDE, peer counseling phone line, call 76-GUIDE, 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Q Alpha Phi Omega, Michigan League, Henderson Room, 7p.m. Q Ballroom Dance Lessons and Dancing, CCRB, main dace room, 7-9 a.m. Q "Biblical Roots forEnvironmen- tal Ethics," sponsored by the Wensley Foundation, 602 E. Huron, 7p.m. Q Campus Information Center, Michigan Union, 763-INFO; events info., 76-EVENT; film info., 763-FILM. Q "Children of the Heavens: The Legacy of Survival," sponsored by the Black Student Union, West Quad, Wedge Room, 5 p.m. Q Focus Group - Writing your Personal Statement, sponsored by Psychology Peer Advising, West Quad, Ostafin, 7-9 p.m. Q Guild House Students Involved for Global Neighborhood, 802 Monroe, 5p.m. U Heath Care Forum, sponsored by the College Democrats, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room, noon. Q Lutheran Campus Ministry, Lenten liturgy & Eucharist, 801 S. 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