Page 6B THE MICHIGAN DAILY NEW STUDENT EDITION PERSPECTIVES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 Student Groups More than 600 campus groups exist on campus. These groups cater to all religious affiliations, political ideologies, interests and genders. Campus Crusade for Christ has more than 40 years of experience in helping students develop their rela- tionship with God. As a part of Cam- pus Crusade you will build meaning- ful and lasting friendships through small group Bible studies and other social events. By Abe Radmanesh. The Chabad House was opened to the Jewish community and to the students of the University in the sum- mer of 1975. We offer a variety of different services to the Jewish stu- dent body and the Jewish community at large, all are welcomed to the Chabad House regardless of their af- filiation. By Aharon Goldstein. Circle K International strives to involve University students in cam- pus and community service. We par- ticipate in service projects such as tutoring low-income middle school students, entertaining patients at Mott Children's Hospital, and assisting the Salvation Army, helping at Red Cross campus blood drives, cleaning local shelters, and fund-raising to fight Io- dine Deficiency Disease. For more information, call 663-2461. By Kent Alverson. The University of Michigan Col- lege Republicans was the first Col- lege Republican organization ever founded. It was started in 1892 on the Ann Arbor campus. We fulfill the traditional role of a College Republi- can chapter by our involvement in local, state and national elections. We also host numerous speakers who have included U.S. Rep. William Dannemeyer, former U.S. Treasurer Angela "Bay" Buchanan and USA Today Publisher Tom Curly. As you can presume, we are the scourge of many a liberal on this campus. We defend common sense ideas and support views that are fre- quently shut out from debate at the University. By Mark Fletcher. The University of Michigan Row- ing Team (crew) is the largest club sport on campus, comprised of men's 'We want you' The Michigan Crew team trains on the Huron River, located north of Central Campus. and women's squads at the varsity and novice levels. Most athletes begin rowing at the collegiate level, with little or no pre- vious experience. The novice pro- gram is designed to meet the needs of incoming first-year students. Students are given an opportunity to try out the sport with no further commitment in the first few weeks of the school year. By Neena Samra. ENACT is one of a few environ- mental groups on campus. Our goal is to make a positive, measurable envi- ronmental change on campus. Ecolympics is one project planned for the school year in which residence halls try to outdo each other by using fewer resources and recycling more waste compared to past usage in the hall. By Mark Reeves. The Gay Liberation Front (GLF) was founded in the spring of 1970 in the year following the June 1969 Stonewall riots that sparked our present lesbigay liberation movement. GLF members participated in the first Black Action Movement strike that shut down University classes, and in "guerrilla theater" on the steps of the Union to protest President Nixon's decision to bomb Cambodia. GLF members work as well on concerns of discrimination, harass- ment and assault at city, county, state and national levels, with University policy and practice remaining the major focus of concern. Contact LGB Programs Office at 763-4186 for in- formation. By Jim Toy. HUES (Hear Us Emerging Sis- ters) Magazine is a professional, full- color quarterly by, for, and about women of color/non-dominant cul- tures. Our emphasis is self-represen- tation -women write about women; people of color write about people of color. The articles are honest, from the heart, down-to-earth. For more information call 1-800-HUES-4U2. By Ophira Edut. The Student Co-ops, also known as the Inter-Cooperative Council, were founded in 1932 by students trying to find a way to stay in college during the Depression. Students have continued to work together to provide themselves with affordable, conve- nient housing. Co-ops are owned and run by the members who live in them - not landlords or the University. They are economical and convenient because members share the work nec- essary to run them. By Pira Debeck. Korean Campus Crusade for Christ is a campus ministry group with more than 100 members of all races, backgrounds and creeds. Mem- bers meet every Friday at 8 p.m. in the pews of the Campus Chapel for a time of praise, prayer, worship and friend- ship. By Daniel Whang. The Men's Glee Club, organized in 1859, is the second oldest male colle- giate in the United States, and is the oldest student organization on campus. The 100-member club has become renowned for it wide repertoire of music that includes selections from different styles and periods. The club always performs its concerts in Hill Auditorium and regularly performs across the country. By David Chute. Naval ROTC: For my last three years, I have not spent any money toward my out-of-state tuition: a sav- ings of more than $50,000. Naval ROTC offers many great opportuni- ties. Whenever I have problems with my classes I can sit down with a tutor, provided by the Navy, and work them out. For more information call 747- 4578. By Jeffrey R. Stotler. The Pre-Med Club (PMC) helps students considering a career in medi- cine by providing resources includ- ing applications and information to medical schools, volunteer opportu- nities, graded and corrected tests from virtually all pre-med classes and up- per level sciences and MCAT test preparation. By Anand Granger. The Rainforest Action Move- ment (RAM) aims to preserve the lifestyles and homelands of indig- enous peoples worldwide by educat- ing children and young adults. RAM volunteers visit schools to educate students about both the diversity and beauty of the world's rainforests as well as their threatened existence. By Sarah DeFlon. Third Wave was created last year to provide a strong and honest outlet for feminist women's voices. The cir- culation has grown to more than 4,000 readers per issue. We seek to expose sexism and the tremendous power imbalance that exists in our society while promoting the advancement of women. Our office is located on the third floor of the Union. By Sara Zaske. The Women's Glee Club is an ac- tual class for which you can receive credit. We have three set concerts: the fall concert on Nov. 19, a Choral Festi- val in February and a spring concert in March. By Jen S. Richardson. AIESEC benefits from international cooperation By JASON JARJOSA AIESEC (pronounced "eye sek") is the largest student-run organiza- tion in the world, operating at more than 650 universities in 81 countries across the globe. In the United States alone, more than 70 universities have AIESEC chapters. What AIESEC provides to students is international understanding and edu- cation as well as practical business ex perience through its many programs. One of AIESEC's many opportu- nities is the International Traineeship Exchange Program (ITEP). AIESEC provides major southeastern Michi- gan companies, such as Chrysler Corp. and Johnson Controls, with student interns from any of our 81 countries. In return, AIESEC members here at the University have the opportunity to attain an internship with a com- pany abroad. Through another of AIESEC's programs, the Global Theme Program, members organize and coordinate community projects and seminars to heighten awareness of global issues. Our Global Leadership Seminar on March 11 brought area high-school students to the Business School for an intense day discussing and proposing solutions to the U.S. educational sys-- tem utilizing ideas from different edu * cational systems around the world. The Global Leadership Seminar was a success as the students left with more understanding and insight int the positive and negative aspects of their own education system by study- ing those of other countries. AIESEC members develop skilla and knowledge by presenting the AIESEC program to business and external organizations, attending de- velopmental seminars and courses by AIESEC supporters such as Dal6 Carnegie and Priority Management and participating in a mentorship pro- gram that matches students with busi- ness people in their field of interest By constant interaction with the ex ternal business community, attending and organizing conferences and semi- . nars, as well as being continually ex-, posed to international issues and people, AIESEC members are well-rounded and better prepared for the global mar ketplace they face upon graduation. - Beyond its obvious benefits, AIESEC is good friends and a good time - just ask any of the 100-pus members who currently take part in one of the largest student groups op campus, an organization that was r- cently recognized as one of the belt student groups by the Office of Stt dent Affairs. AIESEC's mass meeting for fall term will be at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21 4t 1276 Business Administration Build- ing. You can receive more information at Festifall or call the AIESEC office 662-1690. -Jarjosa is AESEC's publi relations director. Mortar Board provides useful emergency services. WELCOME U. OF M. STUDENTS!!! Elias Brothers extends their best wishes to you for the new school semester. Once you're settled on campus and have your schedule of classes, why not consider a part-time job? Big Boy offers: *Flexible scheduling to work around your classes *Competitive wages to ease the high cost of education Take a break from your studies and have fun while you work. Apply daily at any of these 3 convenient locations: By DAN LAYTIN Mortar Board is a nationally known honor society recognizing and promoting the achievements of incoming seniors in the areas of academic, student organizational and community leadership. Nationally, Mortar Board was founded in 1918 as the first honor society open to women, remaining that way until 1975, when the first co-ed class was initiated. Students apply to Mortar Board during the second semester of their junior year, and are voted on by the current class of seniors in Mortar Board. Mortar Board holds an important place among campus-wide honor societies as well as all student organizations as it is the only co-ed, active society that accepts applications from anyone meeting the minimum GPA standard. In practice, only those students with outstanding achievement in academics and leadership are "tapped" to become mem- bers of Mortar Board. More than 20 percent of those in Mortar Board are also initiated into Phi Beta Kappa. In addition, members are active leaders in University athlet- ics, the Greek system, student government, community service organizations and many other student organiza- tions. Mortar Board differs from other, purely honorary, societies in that Mortar Board itself contributes to the University community. Through its involvement in the University Honors Convocation Ceremony, as well as the Mentorship Program and the Emergency Support System, EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICE The University's Mortar Board National Honor Society provides emergency support services for student with emergencies including a death in the family, students's hospitalization and other cases subject to approval by. facilitators. As a part of the emergency service, mortar board members will: 5 Deliver your homework; 8 Help keep you in contact with professors and TAs to stay updated on course material; 1 Crisp for you; and * Contact your school and academic department. For help, call the Mortar Board office at 936- 0534 and leave a message on the machine. They will call you back to acknowledge your Mortar Board recognizes its commitment to furthering the recognition and promotion of service and academic lead- ership at the University. -Laytin is president of the University's Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society. K19i Briarwood Mall Washtenaw and Huron Pkwy. Plymouth Rd. and U.S. 23 E.Q.E. _______________________________________________________ I REALITY THAT'S TRUE UNLESS YOU CARE ABOUT: OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP FRIENDSHIP SERVICE Dorm residents find voice in Residence Halls Association By STACIA FEJEDELEM Welcome to the University resi- dence hall system. You are among a huge family of more than 11,000 resi- dents. As a member of that family, you are granted membership into the second largest student organization on campus, the Residence Halls As- sociation (RHA). RHA is your voice in the resi- dence halls. We are a liaison between the residence halls, house councils, and the Housing Division. It is our job to represent student concerns to Hous- ing, to provide programming for stu- dents, to act as a financial resource to organizations holding programs in the residence halls and to serve as a pro- gramming resource for resident staff. Each resident pays a fee to support RHA. I want to strongly urge you, as a member of RHA, to become in- volved in determining how your money is spent. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome the participation of everyone interested. Each residence hall has two vot- ing representatives who are generally chosen at the beginning of the school year through the residence hall house councils. While only two representa- tives from each hall are granted vot- ing privileges, all residents are enl. couraged to express opinions on is suds at RHA meetings. Members of RHA sit on a variety of campus-wide committees, includy ing the Student Leader Board and the Student Strategic Planning Advisory Group. All members also have the opportunity to attend several confer: ences each year, learn leadership an4 4 meet active students from a range o* schools. Get involved with RHA this year; it's a great way to make a differt ence. We hope to see you in the fall; -Fejedelem is president of the Residence Halls Association; GREEK LIFE, AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE I NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION at St. Mary Student Chapel and Newman Center Serving the Roman Catholic Community at the University of Michigan wAith _______________ SORORITY RUSH... MORE THAN ~A =7T'Cre mT 1= VT N INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Fraternity Forum II I I '{