2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 21, 1994 Internal medicine prof. works on promising diabetes vaccine 4 The key to reversing or prevent- ing Type-1 diabetes may lie in the BCG vaccine, commonly used to fight tuberculosis. Five years ago, Internal Medicine Prof. Sumer Pek found he could pre- vent and reverse Type-1, or insulin- dependent diabetes in mice by inject- ing them with the vaccine shortly after the onset of the disease's symp- toms. The vaccine may prevent the Research& 44 body's immune system from destroy- ing insulin-producing cells in the pan- creas. If too many of the cells are destroyed, daily injections of insulin are necessary to keep the patient alive. Pek and his colleagues are begin- ning a state-wide study to verify the efficacy of the vaccine. A small pilot study begun in December found one out of seven patients - 15 percent - had a complete reversal of the dis- ease. "Even if we can reverse 10 to 15 percent of new cases of insulin-de- pendent diabetes, it will be major progress," Pek said. Pek is looking for patients be- tween three months and 30 years of age who are within 28 days of the onset of Type-1 diabetic symptoms. Symptoms include a sudden increase in thirst and urination and unexplained weight loss. Subjects must also test negative for tuberculosis. 'U' grad student: Shale is a low- tech solution to leaky landfills Richard Gullick's doctoral disser- tation may prove invaluable to low- cost pollution prevention. The civil and environmental engineering gradu- ate student found that shale was ef- fective in preventing the spread of organic toxins from hazardous land- fills. Currently, engineers dig a yard- wide trench around landfills and mix the excavated soil with bentonite. When mixed soil is replaced in the trench, it is called a slurry wall. Slurry walls can slow the diffu- sion of ground water, but over time, the pollution that seeps out can be significant. Finely grounded shale added to slurry walls around landfills acts as a sorbent, attaching itself to molecules of toxic substances. Other effective sorbents exist, but shale is among th* most effective and least expensive. -By Daily Staff Reporter Scot Woods, 26th Anniversary Sale * "All thru March All Sci-Fi half-off All hard cover, western,mystery, true crime and human sexuality $1each or 6 for $5 All old inventoTy half-price 769-4775 200 North Fourth Avenue M-Thurs: 11-6 Fri: 11-8 Sat: 8-6 Eercise Room " Stui Lounge * VLounge Computer Room *Laundry facilities 24 [wurAttended Lobby * Game Room ?feat and'Water Included Univer8ity Towers Apartmlents 536 S. Forest Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 751-2680 SPIRITUALITY Continued from page 1 go out into the "white man's" world, Martin joined the Air Force at age 17 and fought in the Korean War, later acquiring a job in a factory while raising a family. Feeling a spiritual void in his life, Martin said he gradually returned to his Ojibwe roots, relearning the cul- tural and spiritual rituals of his par- ents and grandparents. Today, Martin travels throughout the Midwest talking to groups about Ojibwe culture, traditions and lan- guage. Viraj Parikh, HSC member and a conference organizer, said she was exuberant about the conference's suc- cess. "Our goal was to explore the uni- fying links between different reli- gions," she said. "Judging from the cultural diver- sity of the crowd, I think we've gone far toward accomplishing that goal. I am very pleased with the quality of the speakers. This is exactly what we'd hoped for." Atri Lachman, a University of Detroit High School student and HSC member, concurred. "This conference is a great idea," he said, "because it helps to bring different philosophies together in a, friendly atmosphere." "It's good to get Hindu students together," added Wayne State third- year medical student Shatuo Shah. "This gives us a chance to find common ground and open up to dif- ferent ideas and points of view." Part of a nationwide organization of Hindu students established in 1990, the University's Hindu Students Council was one of the founding chap- ters, and is currently among the larg- est. Every week, interested students meet to discuss Hindu culture an religion, celebrate Hindu holidays an plan cultural activities. high. In addition to the $5 door charge, he said, "You only need to be 18 years. old with a driver's license and student, ID to go and (have fun)." In addition to its educational mis- sion, USAC was founded to provide a haven in which University students who have been touched by the effect* of cancer can receive support. USAC's numerous efforts within the University community also in- clude information gathering, social activities and incentives for mem- bers, in addition to fund raising pro- grams for non-profit groups includ- ing ACS and MCC. A unique opportunity to: " Utilize and expand leadership skills * Receive training in Organizational Development * Assist other student leaders and organizations " Earn credits in Psychology 404 Pick up applications in room 2202 Michigan Union and return by March 21 at noon. Any questions? Call SODC at 763-5900. London - $395* Paris $399* Prague $558* Rome $489* ' Fares are roundtrip from Detroit and are based on seat availability.Taxes and restrictions may apply. Seats may be limited, so book early Couni ~lTraw 1220 S. University Avenue, Ste. 208 (above McDonalds) Ann Arbor, ME 48104 313-998-0200 11 H , r ,- FRI , in 8 , H, I I p t::1 " jr, 1 110, 1 .i~: 0 1994 Canon U.S.A., Inc. CONCERT Continued from page 1 Society (ACS) and the Michigan Can- cer Center (MCC). The Blind Pig has provided rent- free party space and the live bands of the Bartonians, Impatients and Camilion's Dish have agreed to per- form free of charge for the fifth an- nual cancer benefit concert. An excited Mike Petrilli, the LSA junior who was recently elected USAC president, said he believes the turnout for tonight's benefit concert will be BOARD Continued from page 2. "I feel the board has a definite place and necessity on this campus. Stu- dents have a defined interest in all aspects in DPS' activities." Greenberg said it is important to have committed students on the board. "It is important that dedicated stu- dents are on the board and the stu- dents have some oversight of the University police, knowing the past history and potential for conflict," he said. Spiegel could not be reached for comment. When complainants file a report, Harper said DPS must tell them they can also file a grievance with the board. DPS Capt. Jim Smiley, said the campus police force is complying with everything the board wants. Once a complaint is filed and DPS conducts an investigation, "the (board) gets the report from DPS and all the documents that were considered in making the determination," Harper said. Then, the committee reviews the case and makes a recommendation to Farris Womack, the executive vice president and chief financial officer, who makes the final decision. During its 2 1/2-year existence, the board has received only one com- plaint in its jurisdiction, Harper said. Most of the board's time has been spent "getting our probedures to- gether," Harper added. Current board member Hunter Van Valkenburgh, an LSA fifth-year nior, said the process is not progress- ing very quickly. "We've been trying to workout the specifics of our consti- tution. The process has been a little slow. The bureaucratic wheels grind slowly here at U-M," he said. Van Valkenburgh said, "The (Uni- versity Board of Regents) controls U- M police and it's undemocratic. The police have control over a group of people who have no countervaili* control." However, Van Valkenburgh added, "If a complaint isn't settled satisfactorily, it can come to a demo- cratic board." Each year, both the Senate Advi- sory Committee on University Af- fairs (SACUA) and the University's staff elect one representative to the board, for two year terms. There are always two SACUA anJ two staff members on the board si- multaneously. SACUA Chair Henry Griffin said this year's winner, who will replace Prof. Richard Dougherty, will be an- nounced this afternoon. In even-numbered years, a non- union representative is elected, and in odd-numbered years a union repre sentative is elected by the appropriat group of staff members, said Diane Vasquez, the administrative associ- ate in Human Resources and Affir- mative Action. This year's election will take place later this spring and the winner will replace Martha Cole. iT ichiganD aily (ISSU[0745-0 ) 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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