LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 30, 1996-- 3A .pirector to discuss film at U' screening Marty Rosenbluth, director of the *m "Jerusalem: An Occupation Set in itpne," will show his film and host a fiscussion at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Angeill Hall Auditorium B. The film, produced by the Palestinian Housing Rights Movement, .ipterviews both Israelis and Palestinians to establish what is cur- .rently happening in Jerusalem, three iars after the peace accords were igned- Rosenbluth's film won the Lindheim Award at the Judah L. Magnes Museum's Jewish Video Festival in San francisco. The film was shown on *North Carolina public television last ;November. Rosenbluth graduated from Wayne ,State University and worked for the United Auto Workers for several years efore going to Israel to work for alestinian trade unions and human rights organizations. His film compa- ny, Insightment Video Productions, makes videos for nonprofit groups. He also teaches video editing at Piedmont Community College in ,North Carolina. The event is sponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern and North African ,Studies and the Interfaith Council for ,Peace and Justice. A reception for Wosenbluth will follow the screening. For more information, call Betsy Harlow at 764-3050. U' students win nursing awards St. Joseph Mercy Hospital of Ann Arbor awarded 15 staff members with oumy Scholarship Awards. Among e 1996 Toumy award winners were Rackham students Amy Larson and -"erry VandenBosch of Ann Arbor. The recipients of the Toumy awards have made a commitment to continue to work at St. Joseph Mercy after com- pletion of their studies. The annual scholarship award recog- .nizes outstanding members of the hos- :pital 's nursing staff who are continuing ,their education, as well as individuals the community who are entering the :nursing field. Since 1969, the competitive scholar- ship has been granted to those who demonstrate excellence in their work and participate in an accredited acade- mic nursing program. Student attends symposium Guraraj Kumar was one of 80 stu- dents from 14 countries to attend the International Symposium on mediation and conflict resolution in The Hague, Netherlands. The month-long symposium fea- tured a number of retired and active mediators from the United States and Great Britain. Among them were Right Honorable Lord David Owen, e former foreign minister of Great ritain and a leading mediator in the Bosnian conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, and Gary Sick, national security adviser to the Carter administration. 'The students visited the International War Crime Tribunal, NATO, as well as -uropean Community headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Students were also educated in the art of mediation and nflict resolution uy instructors from the Netherlands Institute for International Relations. Those interested in attending the 1997 Summer Symposium on 'Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M The Hague should call The Institute "for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution at (202) 828- 0721. -Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Michael Blair MTV Choose or Lose bus rolls into campus By Laurie Mayk Daily Staff Reporter A mobile symbol of the Gen X crowd in the '96 election cruised into Ann Arbor on Friday. While the MTV Choose or Lose bus sat in the rain outside the Michigan Union, hordes of MTV and campaign volunteers stormed the MUG in a whirlwind attempt to register, inform and survey student voters. "We're hoping this is one of the largest voter registration drives U-M has ever seen," said Michelle Pak, pres- ident of the Undergraduate Political Science Association. Pak said that more than 950 students paign. Anderson said the low turnout of young voters in 1994 should not prompt candidates to dismiss the youth vote, but more actively pursue it. "Your reaction (as a candidate) should be, 'Geez, why didn't they vote? What did I do wrong that I can do next time?"' Anderson said. "You don't need to blow them off because you don't think they're going to make up a large ... part of the constituency." Brad Fisher, a University alum who was in the Union on Friday, said the crowds of Choose or Lose, Voice'Your Vote and political volunteers were a pleasant change from the soliciting stu- dents often encounter on the streets. This May I have this dance? MRAE YS/al Dance instructor Bob Pinter gives Jennifer Wade a twirl at the Ballroom Dance Club in the Michigan League on Sunday, Senate candidates go face-to-face in first foruml registered at the by UPSA and Con t inc n t a I Cable. The Ann Arbor campus was the tour's 105th stop on a cross-country road trip to gath- er and disperse voter info for the November election. The station that Choose or Lose event, co-sponsored time "they're askingi We feel the Choose or Lose bus is a rolling ti r i _ (students) to con- tribute to them- selves," he said., Constant con- tact students have with volunteers on campus drive home the impor- tance of the elec- From Staff and Wire Reports The state's U.S. Senate contenders are scheduled to square off today for the second time. Incumbent Carl Levin and Republican challenger Ronna Romney will meet today at the Economic Club of Detroit. Today's senatorial debate at Cobo Hall is scheduled to be moderated by WDIV- TV's Mort Crim, who will screen audi- ence questions for the two candidates. The economic club hosted Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole for a question-and-answer session last week. A formal debate scheduled for later this month was recently cancelled because of complications with the TV station slotted to broadcast the pro- gram. Both campaign camps, however, have said they expect a third debate to be rescheduled. In their first face-to-face forum yes- terday, Levin and Romney explained their differences on abortion, educa- tion, gay rights and other issues as vot- ers in three Michigan cities supplied the questions. Romney again stressed the main theme of her campaign: After 18 years, Levin, a Democrat, has spent too much time in Washington, and America is saddled with higher taxes and more public debt because of his votes. "I don't think you understand aver- age Americans anymore," she told him. "You have been gone for so long. You own a house in Washington, you rent here.... You make S133,000 a year. You have distanced yourself from the people of this state." Later, Romney said: Washington "changes people. They don't want to come home. I'm 53 years old. I don't really want to go there but somebody's got to go do the job." A Grand Rapids questioner asked if Levin, 62, was comfortable describing himself as a liberal. "I don't think the labels are what count," the senator replied. "I have been probably the greatest waste fighter in the federal government. My changes in the procurement rules have produced S40 billion in savings in the last 10 years." Levin said he's someone on the side of "average Americans, working fami- lies who are struggling in order to have an opportunity for an education, or health care or a safer community." machine. College Republ troopers set up in the Union included registration tables, an electronic polling station, voting guides, music and polit- ical videos, and a band. "(Choose or Lose is) on the road cov- ering the election and talking to young people and trying to get them to under- stand what their power is (in the politi- cal process)," said Choose or Lose tour manager Dave Anderson. The Choose or Lose campaign brings the issues to both voters and candidates, Anderson said. Its polls and coverage have helped to make the young voters and their pet issues more visible in the cam- M isx'aron tion, said Emmeline Kwon, an LSA senior. - Nicholas.Kirk "There's s9 much publicity icans president goingon,"shesaiI. "If it's all arourd you all the time, you'regoing to (register'; Although Republican Senate cand- date Joe Fitzsimmons made a stop t the Union with student voluntccis Friday, College Republicans President Nicholas Kirk said his group didn't take part in the Choose or Lose tour becauk of its "liberal message." "We feel the Choose or Lose bus a rolling liberal registration machine;' Kirk said. Anderson denied allegations that tl tour is partisan and said the bus has made stops on traditionally liberal and conser- vative campuses across the country. rad art facility to M.Si0* M- t aims to pump up students for athletic events open after dieCation By David Rossman For the Daily In an effort to instill increased value in the graduate program of the School of Art and Design, a renovated facility for graduate student use opens today. The Warren M. Robbins Center for Graduate Studies, named after a 1949 University alum, was dedicated in a cer- emony Friday. The converted space in the Art and Architecture Building on North Campus now facilitates activities for Art and Design graduate students. "The room is symbolic of a commu- nity useful for (students') collaboration and working together as a group," said Edward West, Art and Design associate dean for graduate education. The center has study areas, gathering spaces and a computer lab. There will also be room for student art exhibitions. "(The center) is the site of all things that merging artists need to foster their growth," West said. "I'm very excited about the new space," said Art and Design graduate student Jodie Shotwell. "I'll be able to hang my show." West said the center will allow the school to adapt to a changing art world. "Changes have occurred in the art world, and as an educational institution, it is our responsibility to change and prepare our students for the changing world." Art and Design Dean Allen Samuels said Robbins himself reflects such 0 Robbins change. Samuels said the center will allow students to grow and explore in an environment they can call home. "When I called (Robbins) and asked if we could name the center after him, he paused," Samuels said. "Then he asked, 'How much will it cost me?"' Funding for the renovations came directly from the school, and Robbins did not donate any money. Robbins, who majored in history and cultural anthropology while at the University, has worked for the State Department and founded the National Museum of African Art, an official branch of the Smithsonian Institution. He now sits on the advisory board of the School of Art and Design. "I remember when a Rackham school dean told me I wasn't graduate material," Robbins said in his accep- tance remarks. "I owe to many teachers here who opened up my mind and set me in the direction I have taken in life. "This is a center where I hope stu- dents can become social scientists - reaching new heights of perspective and depths of insight." Opening the doors of its new home to exhibits of national and international artists, as well as hosting special events, the center is open to the public on weekdays starting today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. By Jenni Yachnin For the Daily Michigan Stadium may be full, but to some, it sounds empty. "At Tennessee football games it looks like a deer hunters' convention" said Ann Arbor resident Randy Wright. "Alabama is all crimson and gray - they just love their schools." LSA junior Alana Cohen and a dozen other students didn't find a sea of maize and blue when they looked at the crowds at Michigan athletic events. After attending LeaderShape, a sem- inar for student leaders, they decided to form M-Spirit. The club plans activities to promote school spirit for football and sports with smaller attendance. "We are trying to bring more people to the basketball and hockey games," Cohen said. "They have a good atten- dance, but there could be more people" Not all M-Spirit members are as tra- ditional in promoting the club. Public Health student Jeff Holzhausen dresses in all the maize and blue he can find, paints his face, adds a cape and heads to the game. Saturday, Holzhausen wore a pair of Michigan boxers as a hat and carried a cowbell. "Michigan has a lot of spirit, but I think a lot of it is alcohol-induced," Holzhausen said. "Most of it is from the pre-parties. I think M-Spirit is a great idea. It is the best effort in a long time." Members say most students are active, but could be more rowdy. "We want to promote spirit. U-M does already have a lot, but it needs more," said M-Spirit member Mary Jane Ashford, an LSA first-year student. M-Spirit is planning several activities, although organizers are uncertain it will come together due to lack of funding. M-Spirit began with a spirit wal Saturday. The event started at'tic Michigan Union. Although less than ± people attended, organizers said they were not discouraged. Many of the alums at Saturday's game said school spirit has declined. "Michigan needs more spirit con- pared to other schools," said University alum James Coplan. "You hear more spirit elsewhere. Students are not, as rowdy as they used to be and they're nqt as involved as in other schools." There may be several reasons for the lackluster Wolverine spirit. "I think that Michigan has a moue intelligent student body. It influeneas them to be less rowdy," said Tom Roth, a University alum. a. ° ; Do you have 2 hours? . Thursday eve 10/3/96 Must be a U/M student & World Wide Web user call Ursula at: 747-9945 FOR YOUR EYE EXAMS & EYEGLASSES Giorio ArmanT STUDENT DISCOUNTS !jcfarLson 's CtioC 320 S. State St. (located in the lower level of Decker Drugs) Hours: M, T, TH, F 9 am-6 pm Wed & Sat 9 am-1 pm Correction Construction and infrastructure projects at the University are financed through a combination of gifts, state funding and ;,student fees. This was incorrectly reported in Friday's Daily. J ' . . . . . .. . What's happening in Ann Arbor today r XDominican Republic 0 Ecuador 0 Finland 0 France 0 Germany O Ghana 0 Great Britain * The University of Michigan a' r . 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