LOCAL/STATE 'Magc' on display at Grad Libr ary Maybe it's magic. Maybe it's reli- Tion. Or, it could be science. The'definition of "magic" can de- ,end on who you were and where and ~Vhen you lived. "Traditions of Magic in Late An- tiquity," an exhibition opening to- morrow in the Harlan Hatcher Gradu- ate Library, contains magical recipe books, amulets, gems, pendants, bracelets, magical words and signs d demon bowls. Gideon Bohak, the exhibit's cura- tor, will present a slide lecture in conjunction with the exhibition Feb. -22 at 7:30 p.m. in the library's Special Collections Library on the seventh floor. More than 40 items relating to the practice of magic in ancient Egypt, the Eastern Mediterranean and Mesopotamia are included in the ex- *bit, including several fragments of magical recipe books written on papy- rus, some with detailed instructions on ,conducting specific rituals and achiev- ing desired results. Bohak, an assistant professor in the department ofclassical studies, is teach- ing a course titled "Magic and Magi- *cians in the Greco-Roman World." Alum wins prize for *athematics research Kannan Soundararajan, a 1995 Uni- versity graduate, is the first recipient of a prestigious prize for undergraduate mathematics research. Now a graduate student in math- ematics at Princeton University, Soundararajan won the AMS-MAA- SIAM Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in athematics by an ,Undergraduate tudent. The Morgan Prize Committee cited Soundararajan for "a body of truly ex- ceptional research. As an undergradu- ate, he researched analytic number theory and has made outstanding con- tributions to that field." An annual award of $1,000, the Mor- gan Prize was a gift from Brennie Mor- gan of Allentown, Penn. Individual Sndergraduate students or groups of dents from any college or university in the United States, Canada or Mexico are eligible for the award. To apply, undergraduates must sub- mit one or more published or unpub- lished papers that represent their work. Professors can also nominate students. To be eligible for the 1996 award, stu- dents must aye beep un dergradpates in December 1995 and must submit eir papers no later than June 30. Details about the application pro- cess are available on the SIAM Un- dergraduate homepage at http:// www.siam.org. 'U' Flint professor wins national award Nora Faires, associate professor ofhis- 8 ory at the University's Flint campus, has received the William Gilbert Award for est Article on Teaching History" from e American Historical Association. _Faires and co-author John ukowczyk, a history professor at ,Wayne State University, were chosen ,or their outstanding contribution to the taching ofhistory through the publica- tion of journal articles. The article, "The American Family and the Little Red Schoolhouse: Histo- rians, Class, and the Problem of Cur- *ular Diversity," developed out ofpio- neering oral history and photo documentary research by Bukowczyk and prize-winning photog- rapher Bruce Harkness. Faires used photographs and life sto- ries of eastside Detroit residents to cre- ate a curriculum for elementary school children focusing on the concepts of family and diversity. -Compiled from staff reports Mexican Americans celebra By Kate Glickman Daily Staff Reporter Thirty years ago in rural New Mexico, Rudolfo Anaya saved a baby's life by pulling food out of the choking boy's throat and rushing him to the hospital. Friday night, before he began the keynote speech for Chicano History Week, Anaya met the 32-year-old man whose life he saved. "So, it's a nice story," said Anaya, a storyteller and author of "Bless Me U ltima." Anaya talked to about 75 students gathered in the Kuenzal Room of the Union about values in the Mexican American community. "Faith history, living history, from parents, grandparents, I call it Gente history. It shapes who we are," he said. Anaya asserted that history learned in the classroom is not enough - Gente history does not get the attention it deserves for shaping lives. Several of Anaya's works of fiction depict a young person guided and taught by an older mentor who passes down traditions and values. Many University stu see Anaya as a mentorc "He doesn't seem lik wants to come here ands it," said LSA senior Cass "He wants to talk about is and acceptance here at U Anaya joked with the; Mexican families and g to students. But he became serious of good vs. evil in the v "The values have to connected with the har Jewish center opens, offers new resources By Maggie Weyhing For the Daily The Jewish Resource Center officially opened its doors yesterday to students, planning to serve Ann Arbor as a library and counseling center. The new facility, located in a former fraternity house at 1335 Hill St., will function as an educational center for the Jewish community on and around campus. Rabbi Avraham Jacobovitz, the center's director, said the idea for a resource center on campus began about 10 years ago. "It has been a dream for a long time," Jacobovitz said. "We've been actively looking for a location for the past four years and we finally purchased this building two years ago." Jacobovitz added that the resource center will help Jewish students strengthen their ties with Israel as well as encourage student involvement in the community. "The new center is a Jewish educational organization that is here to perpetuate Jewish culture and values," Jacobovitz said. The new center includes a library, lecture room and apartments that will be available to rent. LSA senior Darren Spilman, a member of the Hillel governing board, said the new resource center is a valuable addition to the campus Jewish community. "I think it's fundamental to have a center for religious and spiritual learning on campus," Spilman said. "In the rush of daily school life, this is a place where we can put it all into perspective and explore some of the deeper questions in life." Rabbi Naftali Kirzner, assistant director of the center, said that the new facility will provide many opportunities for Jewish students as an educational organization. "The center will be purely educational. Students can come here to read, ask any questions they might have or seek rabbinical counseling," Kirzner said. "We also plan to have high-caliber speakers from around the world come and lecture here." LSA junior Rebecca Sheiman, leader of American Move- ment for Israel, said the center will differ from Hillel and other campus Jewish organizations. "This new center will be an outlet for learning that wasn't here before," Sheiman said. "Hillel is more of a social organization, while here there are libraries. This is great for the Ann Arbor Jewish community." Jacobovitz said he expects a positive response from the Jewish community on campus. "I think there is a special caliber of students here," Jacobovitz said. "I'm sure they'll appreciate such a cen- ter." The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 5, 1996 - 3A te taditions, heritage dents said they with nature, the community, the uni- or educator. verse," he said. "If that is destroyed -- e the type who that which brings joy and beauty and Monday 5-6:30 p.m., Kuenzel Room, speak and that's love-- then we have chaos." Michigan Union, Alliance Four andraMunguia. Anaya said he fears the future of the Justice open forum and discussion ssues of identity Mexican American community. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Trotter House, "We distrust each other. We have veils RAZA Comedy Night audience about that cover us," he said. "We need to pull Wednesday, 8-140 p.m., Not Another ave warm hugs away the veils, to say we are not alone." Cafe, RAZ A pen-Mic Night LSA senior Lizette Urbina, secretary Friday, 1-3 p.m, Kalamazoo Room, s when he spoke of La Voz Mexicana, said, "We brought dscussion wit Trinidad Sanchez world. (Anaya) because of his past experiences, Fidays9:30ih miniad SaMchigan do with being his stories. He is one ofthe forefathers of League Ballroom, Baile Final mony we have the Chicano literary movements," Featuring the Mighty Low Riders MSA reps. ! Ke By Laurie Mayk Daily Staff Reporter Michigan Student Assembly parti- san politics prompted the Students' and Wolverine parties' highest vote- getters to leave their respective parties in favor of the Michigan Party, the representatives said yesterday. LSA Rep. Probir Mehta, a former Students' Party member, and Rep. Dan Serota, a former Wolverine Party men- ber, announced the switch, saying the diversity and ideology of the Michigan Party better matched their goals for th assembly. "(The Michigan Party is) very indi- vidually centered," Mehta said. "It allows independence," Serot added. "It really seems that one person can make a difference." ; Mehta accused his former affiliat, the Students' Party, of taking politics to an extreme. "The Students' Party does demand that you be very partisan," Mehta as- serted. "They hate the Michigan Party - it's Satan for them." Mehta said he was frustrated with te Students' Party's refusal to consider other parties' representatives for comti- mittee chair positions or new project leaders. The Wolverine Party's partisan pre- occupation goes beyond campaign wars with the other parties, Serota asserted. "Partisanship took over the party - not just externally, but internally," Serta claimed."They don't even trust their oxvn membership. In the Michigan Party, when you're in, you're in. In the Wolverine Party, if you're in you're still not in." "Once again the Michigan Party's message is vindicated," MSA President Flint Wainess said. "Dan and Probir were the stars of the Wolverine and 7N AIDStudents' parties." " Mehta, who said MSA Vice Presi- ious hot sauces at a free hot sauce taste test at Tios dent Sam Goodstein encouraged both him and Serota to join the Michigan Party, predicted that others are bound to follow their example. oball derlfip"The good people will definitely lobal leadership branch out and change," Mehta said. Both Mehta and Serota said that al- though they have friends within their se we feel re- must account to us for what they do." former parties, they were shunned for her and we, as Several students said they agreed with theirassociation with the Michigan Party. give our best Robinson's suggestions and advice. "No matter what we did, it was Ia- faithfully." "Robinson motivates me about beled as traitorous," Serota said. ip as "honestly what's going on in news," said Aidoo While Serota's term won't end until "forpeoplewho Osei, a graduate student in the School next fall, Mehta's will end this winter. ety by reaching of Public Health. "You've got to be The Michigan Party is not yet ready to ircommunities. pro-active to reach out to get informa- release its slate for the winter 1996 e should under- tion." elections, Mehta said. re not the celeb- public figures but people who or the benefit ofDa nic.* If you think you're pregnant.. ding, thinking Democracy is a call us-we listen, we care. ke care of on a PROBLEM PREGNANCY HELP bout voting. De- 769-7283 Igoing business, aring, forgiving Any time, any day, 24 hours. ture -a culture Fully confidential. ye and take andFuycofdna. vestand thatethey Serving Students since 1970. rstand that they r thinking about grad school... f thinkin about paper & pencil GRE... cau A. 0 EuV unnkFat Aoi.1 syu at Can't take the heat Local resident Chris Johnson samples var Mexican Restaurant yesterday. TransAfiica director speaks on g By Anita Chik Daily Staff Reporter Randall Robinson, executive direc- tor of TransAfrica, got a chance to share his experiences striving for the liberty of Third World countries to the Busi- ness School on Friday. The audience of students, faculty members and staff listened to Robinson's speech on "Responsible Leadership in Dynamic and Global Society" at Hale Auditorium. The African Business Development Corps invited Robinson, who has com- mitted himself to fighting for justice, civil rights and democracy in South Africa and the Caribbean since 1984. Robinson successfully pressured the U.S. government to end the repatriation of Haiti refugees by going on a 27-day hunger strike two years ago. "The problem hasto be solved in Haiti," he said. "The hunger strike was designed to illustrate the patent unfairness." Brent Chrite, director of the Afri- can Business Development Corps and the event's organizer, said Robinson was brought to the University so stu- dents could learn from his experi- ences and his important role as a leader. "As future economic and political leaders, we need to recognize how we interact with other nations," Chrite said. "Robinson's a vivid example of this." Chrite said in his opening speech that he hoped Robinson would inspire stu- dents to make a strong commitment to African, Caribbean and Third World nations regardless of the cost. Robinson smiled and stood up to thank the University as more than 100 partici- pants welcomed him with loud applause. "Leadership has nothing to do with oratory and capacity to give a speech. Speeches are nothing more than pro- vocative entertainment," Robinson said in his deep, calm voice. "Our society works. It works becau sponsible for each oth students and adults ... efforts relentlessly and He defined leadershi accepting responsibility' suffer and improve soci out to people outside the Robinson said peopl stand that real leaders at rities and high-profile portrayed in the media, are willing to sacrifice f humankind. "We're voting, rea less," Robinson said. "I patient you have to tat daily basis. "Democracy is not ab mocracy is about the on about cultivating, forbe civilized democratic cult in which we have to gii those that we elect unde Know news? 76-DAJ Y IT Fl/ / l / j low f ff What's happening In Ann Arbor today GROUP MEETINGS U Burning Bush Campus Ministry, 930-0621, Michigan Union, Watts Room, 1st Floor, 7-8:15 p.m. U Golden Key National Honor Soci- ety, membership meeting, Michi- gan Union, Pendleton Room, 7:30 p.m. U Ninjtsu Club, beginners welcome, 761-8251, Intramural Sports Building. Room( G-21.7;30-9 m. 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