LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 23, 1996 - 3A GEO sets new goals, plans for year Clinic offers free screenings for depression The Center for Behavior and Medicine is scheduled to offer free depression screenings on Oct. 10 at its Ann Arbor offices. The free screenings =will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Qualified counselors and therapists will be on hand to discuss the results of the self-administered screenings. This offer is part of National depression Screening Day. For more "tnformation, call Lisa Pasbjerg at 677- 0809. SCA offers park service jobs .The Student Conservation Association has 1,200 expense-paid positions available throughout the year ' more than 290 national parks, idlife refuges, and state and private lands. SCA's Resource Assistance .Iogram provides college students and adults with the opportunity to help con- serve the public lands and natural and cultural resources of America. SCA has positions available in endangered-species protection, ecolog- ical restoration, air and water quality monitoring, and natural and cultural resource management. SCA resource f"istants are provided with funds to their travel to and from the site, fod expenses, and free housing. SCA is hiring volunteers for the win- ter.and spring seasons. There will also b'positions in the sutmmer and fall. For more information, contact the Student Conservation Association at (603) 543-1700 or write to Student Conservation Association, P.O. Box 550, Charlestown, N.H., 03603-0550. school of Music seeks ushers The School of Music's University Productions office is seeking volunteer ushers for its 1996 season. This season's includes two operas, two musicals, five plays and a dance concert. The ushers will assist ticket buyers to their seats, distribute playbills and take Ckets. Though they will not receive Vlayushers are allowed to watch the 'tformances free of charge. To apply, go to the University Productions office in the Michigan League between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., or call 763-5213 for more infor- mnation. Memory Walk to did Alzheimer's The Alzheimer's Association is gearing up for its sixth annual .Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk scheduled for Oct. 6 at Gallup Park. The proceeds will be used to aid }ocal persons and families afflicted with the disease. The walk-a-thon will have refresh- :ments and entertainment for the entire family. Walk-a-thon participants will be given goody bags from local spon- *rs. For registration information, or to sponsor a walker, call the association at -741-8200 or (800) 782-6110. Prizes will be awarded to the individual and team that gets the most donations. vocal honorary chair and KOOL 107 $M's morning show host Lucy Anne noce will be broadcasting live from Q, alup Park between 10 a.m. and tnon. ew entrance leads to Matthaei The recent road construction on :Dixboro Road has paved the way for a ,new entrance to the University's Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Barbed wire has already been removed. Upcoming projects on the 4rainage ditches will create a clear line ;of sight into the gardens. The next stage will establish orna- 'mental plant material, possibly includ- ing 30,000 plants someday. The final stage involves signs and fencing. f -The gardens are located on Dixboro Road between Plymouth and Geddes Roads. Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Michael Blair By Katie Wang Daily Staff Reporter Coming off last April's contract battle and a summer's vacation, the Graduate Employees Organization set forth its new goals and initiatives this weekend at a conference of graduate employ- ee unions. Representatives from the University of Illinois, the University of Kansas and the University of Oregon coalesced at the Michigan League on Saturday to exchange ideas and develop mobiliza- tion techniques to show solidarity among graduate employee unions. "We are stronger than we've ever been," said GEO President Michelle Mueller. "We don't have a contract battle looming, so we can work on other projects we think are important." Mueller said separate committees have been established to address affirmative action issues, international graduate students and the training process. Phil Kugler, assistant to the president for orga- nization and field services at the American Federation of Teachers, said the biggest challenge graduate student employees face is university opposition, "A lot of universities regard grad students as stu- dents, not faculty," Kugler said. "A lot of graduate students have indicated their interest to form a union, but universities will fight it in court. This costs thousands of dollars." Last April, following a two-day walk-out and hours of contract negotiations, GEO members suc- cessfully changed their title from teaching assis- tant to graduate student instructor. It also succeeded in gaining a salary increase of at least 2.5 percent in the next three years, and a S700 fellowship for summer training for interna- tional graduate student instructors. But the problems between the administration and GSIs have not entirely disappeared. Mueller also said half dozen grievances have already been filed through its grievance committee since the school year began. "The administration seems to like to ridicule us when we complain, but they're fights we can fight," Mueller said. One of the grievances is the removal of mail- boxes for GSIs in the sociology department. Mueller said she did not think violations have increased, but that more people are aware of GEO. "We had 76-percent membership last year. We're trying to aim high and get 90 percent this year," Mueller said. Conference attendees also brainstormed and planned for a nationwide day of action for next Feb. 27 to show solidarity among graduate students. The day of action is a move to demonstrate the right of graduate employee unions to organize and to fight for a living wage and health care. Latina activist debuts new film By Ann Stewart Daily Staff Reporter About 80 students got a glimpse into the past of Latino/a activism when inspirational speaker Iris Morales debuted her documentary film, "Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords," on Friday night in the University Club in the Michigan Union. "It told about a lot of stuff that's going on that I didn't know about that I wish I had known about earlier. I wish more things like that were going on now," said University of Illinois gradu- ate Gabriel Martinez, who attended the screening. The film, whose title means "Forward, Always Forward" is about the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group of the '60s and '70s. It includes interviews with former Young Lords members and footage of their activities. "You get (from the film) a sense that by collective action we can make change," Morales said. The film was shown as part of the Latino/a Heritage Celebration and doc- uments a brief history of the Lords' activism in New York City, including its repression by authorities and its internal contradictions. Some of the Lords' activism described in the film includes the takeover of the Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx and the People's Church in East Harlem, as well as providing lead poi- soning and tuberculosis tests for the poor community. "The best part was their taking it upon themselves to take care of their community, to recognize there is a problem and take action," said LSA junior Lori Nicholson. Morales was a leading member of the Young Lords from 1969 to 1975. Born and raised in New York, her parents were part of the great migration from Puerto Rico in the '40s. She recently became the director of education at the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund. Morales New ' center welcomes visitors By Jodi S. Cohen Daily Staff Reporter First impressions are lasting impres- sions. With that concept in mind, maize and blue ribbons were cut to symbol- ize the official opening of the Huetwell Visitors Center - the arrival gate to the University. Connected to the Student Activities Building on Maynard Street, the new building will welcome University visi- tors, from prospective students to alums. "Until now, we have not had a cen- tral entry point to the University," said interim President Homer Neal. The building, with its modern glass exterior and three-story atrium, has meeting rooms, a reception lobby and auditoriums where visitors can watch videos about the University and prospective students can hear presenta- tions by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Other services will still be located in the SAB-Visitors Center, including Career Planning and Placement, Housing, and the Office of Financial Aid. Provost J. Bernard Machen said the center will serve as an "important link- age" and introduction for students and faculty. "It's appropriate they should have the opportunity to interact from the very beginning," Machen said. Regent Nellie Varner (D-Detroit), who also spoke at the opening, con- trasted the campus's unwelcomin, atmosphere during her first week on campus as a graduate student in 1964 to the friendly atmosphere symbolized by the new center. Varner said that while the building is made of brick, glass and metal, it "will radiate a sense of welcome." The visitors center is designed to be the first place for prospective students to learn about the University. "So when they leave, they'll take away only good memories of the University of Michigan," Varner said. Campus Day leader Joht Machen Antonini, an LSA sophomore, said the spring introduction to campus is one of many programs that will be greatly improved with the opening of the center. Previously, the University could accommodate only small groups because of limited space; now they can hold luncheons and discussions in the center's meeting rooms. "With the opening of the visitors cen- ter, first impressions will be greatly improved," Antonini said. MARK FRIEDMAN/Daily Latina activist Iris Morales debuted her new documentary film at the Michigan Union on Friday night. Morales was one of the leading members of the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group of the '60s and '70s. graduated from New York University School of Law in 1979. "She is a role model. As a mother, as a community activist, as a lawyer, she's had to wear many hats," said Wilson Valentin, a Rackham student. Morales volunteered to do the pro- ject, which began in 1988, in order to educate the Latino/a community about its past accomplishments. She chose film as her tredium to appeal to the younger, "visual generation." "We felt a collective sense of wanting to do something. The documentary became important because it is our responsibility to document our history," Morales said. Only the first of the two-part film was shown Friday. The entire documen- tary will be shown on public broadcast stations in the near future. While the first part focuses mainly on the positive aspects of the Young Lords, the second part will include testimony on its dark- er side. "I wanted to show the positives and the successes, but I also felt it was important (for viewers) to know the failures," Morales said. Members of the audience said they enjoyed the film and found it educa- tional. "I think it should be made a more public film," said LSA sophomore Noemi Cordes. " There's a lot of negative ideas per- petuated about Latinos and this shows that we are involved and that we have succeeded," Cordes said. Students can check local listings for the film on PBS or order a copy by mail after Oct. 18. For more information, call (212) 713-5125. Station suspends ads LANSING (AP) - A statewide radio network has temporarily pulled radio ads supporting Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ronna Romney which suggest some of the ideas of Democratic incumbent Carl Levin are like communism. Full Circle Broadcasting Inc. of Lansing had been airing the ads on more than 50 of its 70 statewide affili- ates, company general manager Jim Rayl said Saturday. Rayl said the ads will begin airing again after a disclaimer is added that states the ads are not endorsed by the Romney campaign. A portion of the 60-second ad states: "Ronna is for smaller government. I think big government is like commu- nism. It doesn't work for the average person, so I'm voting for Ronna Romney." Impromptu Diag sprinklers rain on Festifall activities You may qualify for a bous$5,000I bonus with Air Force nursing! Contact an Air Force health professions recruiter near you for more information. Or call 1 800"423"U By Undsay Bleier For the Daily On a beautiful late summer day in Ann Arbor, Festifall 1996 was rained on. As more than 275 campus organiza- tions gathered around the Diag, the dor- mant sprinkler system suddenly turned on at approximately I1 a.m. "The sprinklers usually come on very early in the morning, normally," said University Grounds employee Paulette, who declined to give her last name. "But after 25 years of working just fine, the timer went off without warning." Several organizations were com- pletely drenched by sprinklers, particu- larly the Greek and international orga- nizations located on the central grass area running between the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library and the Chemistry Building. . Zeta Phi Beta sorority members suf- fered damage to memorabilia such as paddles and fans from the unforgiving sprinklers. "It was rain without a rainy day," said Rachelle Pipkins, an LSA senior and sorority member. Surrounding groups said the sprin- klers -turned on without warning and sprayed for 10 minutes until they sud- denly shut off. Some group members frantically packed up their tables while others threw jackets or bags over their displays during the downpour. Several other Festifall participants voiced similar annoyance over the soggy situation. Many said they thought the sprinkler showers were caused by a prank. "It seemed to be a perfect time for a prank, and I hope if it wasn't, that this doesn't give anyone any ideas for next year." said Brian Drozdowski, an LSA senior and member of the University Students Against Cancer. "It just happened and we weren't happy. ... The grounds and mainte- nance people were really helpful and got it taken care of right away," said Roger Fisher, assistant director for cam- pus activities and programs. Despite several puddles and semi-dry grounds, Festifall continued to be a way to advertise to students about campus organizations, and opportunities while the majority of participants remained dry. Location proved to be ever impor- tant, said Jason Herman, an LSA senior and president of the Juggling Club. "We were juggling just fine. No water over here - dry as a bone." AINM HI Health Professions #sM F is4s rrii+viisii main Kgiiii.l"iiwlV/i :arwew.