The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 4, 1994 - 7 .'U' offers weekly continuing education lectures for senior citizens By SPENCER DICKINSON For the Daily Communication Prof. Michael Traugott yesterday gave a lecture on politics and the media to an unusual group of students. All were attentive, several took notes and many were already well informed about the subject. A few even took advantage of the hearing aids ffered at the entrance to the lecture hall. Every student in the Kellogg Auditorium was more than 55 years old. They were par- ticipating in a program called "Learning in Retirement," presented by the University's Turner Geriatric Clinic. The clinic has been presenting lectures for seven years, informing and entertaining the senior citizens of Ann Arbor. "We started with one lecture on Japan and China for senior citizens and expected 50 people. One hundred fifty people showed up," said Shiela Silver, the program coordinator. Eleanor Hoag, a retired Pioneer High School teacher, who attended the program, said, "I've been around since the beginning." She saw the program advertised in the news- paper in 1987 and showed up "hoping for something to help keep the mind active." Since then, she and other regulars have been putting together a curriculum that in- cludes everything from weekly lecture-sized presentations to small study groups. These lectures are a welcome addition to the lives of Ann Arbor's retired population, audience members agreed. Roderick Frasen, a professor emeritus of English as a second lan- guage who attended yesterday's lecture with his wife Monique, finds them "quite enjoy- able." He cited the premier lecture on Asia in 1987 and a presentation on World War II as among the most memorable. The majority of the lecture-goers are regu- lars, and many gather to socialize before the presentation. By 9:30 a.m., a group of 50 had already assembled in the auditorium lobby enjoying the free coffee. Frasen, a regular since the beginning of the series, said, "By now, we know just about everybody." Yesterday's lecture was the first in a series called "National Policy Issues." The remain- ing three will deal with the health-care reform debate, environmental policy and crime pre- vention. The lectures take place each Thurs- day through Dec. 1. Future topics will include the United Nations and global climatic change. Traugott's lecture, titled "If it is broke, how do we fix it?" dealt with changing tactics of politicians, and changing roles of reporters. He touched on campaign finance reform, the 1988 presidential campaign and the infamous "WillieHorton" adandGenniferFlowers 1992 charges of marital infidelity. He had good things to say about his audi- ence. "They are knowledgeable people, mostly longtime Ann Arbor residents, who are very attentive and interested." He added. "Senior citizens are among the most active members of the electorate." They proved him right by asking several questions about issues he had discussed and other aspects of the political process when his presentation was over. The program is open to all people 55or older, and more information is available by calling the Turner Clinic at 764-6831. Judge swears in 12-member jury in Simpson trial Write for the Daily Newsday LOS ANGELES -Ajury of eight women and four men was sworn in yesterday to decide whether O.J. Simpson murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman June 12. Chosen after a full day of peremp- tory challenges, the jury consists of ight Blacks, one white, two Latinos ndoneman whoidentifiedhimselfas American Indian/Caucasian. They range in age from 22 to 52. At4:16 p.m. Superior Court Judge Lance Ito looked into thejury box and said, simply: "The O.J. Simpsonjury." He then told the jurors to rise and swore them in. He told them they had a "great chore" ahead of them. "I want to welcome you to the league of judges, because that is what you are now," he said. He then dismissed the jurors, whose names have not been released. Ito has indicated he may sequester them at some later point. "We all earned our paychecks to- day," said Deputy District Attorney Marcia Clark. "A piece of cake," said Ito. The scene ended one of the more tension-filled days of a six-weekjury- selection process, with the defense and prosecution each using 1 of their 20 peremptory challenges to excuse prospective jurors. Each challenge was followed by a sidebar conference between lawyers and Ito, where it appeared that prosecutors were being accused of systematically dismissing Blacks and defense attorneys of elimi- nating whites. In its 10 challenges prosecutors excused eight Blacks and two whites. Defense attorneys challenged five whites, one Black, one Latino, two American Indians and one person of mixed race. I I r XOZY WINTER HIDEAWAY. Romantic og cabins. $49-$69 nightly. 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Muslim Student's Association Presents Islamic Awareness Week November 7-11 Monday, November 7 Brown Bag Discussion "The African American Experience" Speaker: Dr. Mukthar Curtis Couzens 1:30 - 3:30 Dorm Presentation "Introduction to Islam" Speaker: Mr. Kamran Bajwa West Quad 5:45pm Thesday, November 8 Lecture "Significance and Meaning Behind Practices of Islam" Speaker: Imam Saleem Khalid Law Quad Rm. 100 7pm Wednesday, November 9 Brown Bag Discussion "Women in Islam" Speaker: Sister Caroline Al-Qadi Stockwell Blue Lounge 1:30-3:00pm Thursday, November 10 Dorm Presentation "An Introduction to Islam" Speaker: Mr. Kamran Bajwa Markley 5pm Lecture "Islam in America" Speaker: Imam Quicke Law Quad Rm 100 7pm Throughout the week, there will be a bazaar, in the basement of the Union, and an Art Display, on the second floor of the Union, and movies shown every night. There will also be a banquet on Friday, November 11. 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Repair repair repair. Not just guitar. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System The nation's central bank invites interested Economics, Finance, Computer Science, and Math majors to an information session about employment opportunities at the Board in Washington, DC. Thursday, November 10, 1994 Michigan League Koessler Room 7:00pm The Board's Divisions of Research and Statistics, Monetary Affairs, and International Finance regularly hire individuals with the undergraduate degrees as Research Assistants. Research assistants work closely with one of the United States' finest economic research staffs on policy-related research and other projects. "* W'V 4 The Federal Reserve Board's benefits package offers excellent health insurance options, competitive compensation packages, voluntary savings and investment programs, and tuition assistance. The Board ls An Equal Opportunity Employer L 'I TPE.SWALLOWt.- IEEODROSS AVERY QUARTET St deneturies are here! 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