Elizabeth Dole t stump m state Elizabeth Dole, wife of Republican W esidential nominee Bob Dole, plans to isit the state Thursday to campaign for her husband and his running mate, Jack Kemp. .The woman known affectionately as "Liddy" is scheduled to appear in both Grand Rapids and Detroit at two events spotlighting women. "I'm offended when people refer to certain issues as women's issues," Mrs. Dole said in a written statement. "This lection will be of great importance for -families for years to come. In my view, all of the issues are women's issues." Mrs. Dole's visit comes just one week after both her husband and Kemp cam- paigned in Detroit and Grand Rapids, respectively. Mrs. Dole is scheduled to speak at 8 a.m. at a yet undisclosed location in Grand Rapids and at noon at a luncheon Cobo Hall in Detroit. Iive rs announces task force U.S. Rep. Lynn Rivers (D-Ann Arbor) announced Friday the creation of her "Veterans Advisory Task Force." The task force is open to all veterans or veterans' advocates who live in Michigan's 13th District. The group will meet periodically with Rivers to discuss leral legislation and how it affects vet- erans. "I look forward to a diverse Veterans Advisory Task Force that represents the concerns of veterans throughout the 13th District," Rivers said ip a state- ment. The first meeting of the task force is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Oct. 14 at the Washtenaw County Building in Ypsilanti. * Bill Leonard, adjudication officer for the regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is scheduled to address the task force about Agent Orange and developments in the debate surrounding its use in the Vietnam War. Economic Club hosts candidates The Economic Club of Detroit has gmped into the campaign season full 'Wing. The organization, which hosts political figures and business entrepre- neurs at its weekly meetings, will con- tinue lending its stage to both Republicans and Democrats this month. Economic Club members have recently been treated to a speech by GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole and one of the rare joint appearances of U.S. Senate contenders Ronna Romney Id, incumbent Carl Levin (D-Mich.). he organization is expecting Republican Gov. John Engler at its meeting next week, as well as a future appearance by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros accompanied by Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer. Fearless Five to rally on campus Rumor has it that the Fearless Five are coming. Who? Five of the youngest Democratic members of Congress have joined forces this campaign season to educate d organize young voters on college campuses across the country. At least two of the "Fearless" team will be visit- ing campus within the month, said Mark vins, College Democrats of America mmunications liaison. The Fearless Five campaign is part of an effort to produce a total of 6 million young voters at the polls this November. The College Democrats also have a national goal to register 1 million new voters by the Oct. 7 deadline. -- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporters Jennifer Harvey and Laurie Mayk. LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, Octo Neal, faculty assembly look at 'U' future ber 1, 1996 - 3 By Katie Wang Daily Staff Reporter In what could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship between the fac- ulty and administration, interim President Homer Neal delighted Senate Assembly members yesterday in the Rackham amphitheater. In a speech to faculty members, Neal presented an overview of where he sees the University now and where he would like to see it in the future. "Right now we're caught between a rock and a hard place," he said jokingly, referring to his interim tenure as University president. On a more serious note, Neal said there are some initiatives that should be addressed during this interim period that cannot be postponed until a perma- nent president is found. These priorities include laying the groundwork for new administrators, assisting the University Board of Regents with the installation of a new president, and acting on "time-sensitive matters" such as the transitions facing University Hospitals. Neal also said he hopes to uphold the rosy relationship between the University and the state. "Relations with the state have improved this past year; we will not let this relationship sour," he said. Task forces to examine the Department of Public Safety, child care and the use of affirmative action pro- grams are also priorities for Neal. "We have outside counsel engaged to help review admissions and financial aid procedures in light of a recent court ruling," Neal said. In March, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the case Hopwood vs. Texas that the University of Texas could no longer take race into consider- ation in its admissions procedures. Although the court decision applies only to public universities represented by the 5th District, the regents asked the University of Michigan to re-evaluate its affirmative action policies. A report is expected to be delivered to the regents at next month's meeting. Neal also said he wants to work on guaranteeing research initiatives to interested undergraduate students. "I'd like to see if we can guarantee to all interested students experiences in research and working directly with fac- ulty," Neal said. "At the same time we have to make sure we do not overburden faculty." Many faculty members praised Neal's research initiative, calling it "right on the money." "I think he's right on in his concerns in research and undergrads," said Engineering Prof. Bill Hosford. But much more praise was given for Neal's interaction with faculty mem- bers. I think his dealing with the faculty is a refreshing change," said physiology Prof. Louis D'Alecy. "I find him to be open and willing to listen as well as to speak to the faculty. "I think in the past, it was much more a one-way communication, with very little exchange with executive officers. Homer (Neal) and (Provost) Bernie (Machen) have clearly demonstrated an active willingness to exchange ideas with he faculty," D'Alecy said. Senate Assembly Chair Thomas Dunn also expressed pleasure with Neal's interaction with the faculty and described Neal as more "approachable and much more inclined on discussion on potential initiatives." Students study in'- foreign lands with scholars hip he lp By Prachish Chakravorty For the Daily The start of a new school year is exciting and daunting for anyone. but for almost 450 University stu- dents this fall there is the added thrill of being able to study abroad. Of these, about 70 students have been awarded $140,000 in scholar- ships to study overseas, according to the Office of International Programs, which coordinates the trips. LSA senior Karriem Watson stud- ied in Jamaica over the summer on a scholarship. Studying abroad was a great experience, he said. It was his second trip abroad. "There were seven others from U- M," Watson said, noting the popular- "Sometimes what they tell us tells us a lot - shows them to be a leader," Lazzari said. The cost of studying abroad can be significant, Lazzari said. "For an academic year a student would pay (University) tuition plus as much as four to five thousand per semester," Lazzari said. Jordan Pollack. assistant director of the OIP, noted that although the costs can be high, they are unlikely to deter most students from consid- ering a program. "We do our best to make costs not get into the way," Pollack said. Funding for scholarships is an important way to defer some of these costs. Funding can come from I Members of NWROC continue to fight the $37,000 fine placed on them by Ann Arbor when they protested a Klu Klux Klan rally in June. 0i egns tri ng Of protests against city for 'raCISm' ity of studying abroad. Applying for study-abroad pro- grams is a rela- tively easy process, said Kathy Lazzari, administrative 66 1 think that anyone would benefit ..,, alums, past participants of study-abroad programs, pri- vate donors and foundations, according to the OIP. It is difficult to forecast the amount of funding expect- By Anupama Reddy Daily Staff Reporter It may be 30 years after the land- mark march for civil rights, but that didn't stop the National Women's Rights Organizing Coalition from car- rying a "Stomp the KKK" banner yes- terday. Using the steps of the Graduate Library as their pulpit, NWROC mem- bers denounced the June 22 Ku Klux Klan rally and the Ann Arbor Police Department's response to the subse- quent anti-Klan rally. Heads turned and people listened, but Jew joined the 20 NWROC sup- porters, who marched to City Hall and yelled several chants, including,"Hey, hey. Ho, ho. Racist scum have got to go." The hour-long march, which began at 12:30 p.m., was the second in a string of NWROC protests at City Hall against the $37,000 bill sent by the Ann Arbor City Council for damages incurred during the rallies and the charges against eight anti-Klan pro- testers. Charges against two protesters of' assaulting police officers have already been dismissed by the city. Shanta Driver, an NWROC national organizer. said the group plans to continue protesting in Ann Arbor through December, which is when the trial is scheduled for five of the other six anti- Klan protesters. "There's a work session of the City Council today," said Driver on the rea- son for yesterday's NWROC protest. Driver said the group might sue the city for the billing. "We have received the bill, and we are not going to pay for it," said Driver, who works out of NWROC's Detroit office. "We're investigating legal action against the city." City Administrator Neal Berlin said the council has not set a deadline for the billing, which was sent to both the Klan and NWROC, or discussed the matter since the bill was sent on Aug. 28. "There are certain things that are constitutionally protected, and certain things are not." Berlin said. "The billing is a result of the things that are not constitutionally protected (such as) throwing stones." ILSA senior Reed Selby said NWROC should not force their views on others. "I don't accept the beliefs of the KKK, but they do have the right to speak their minds," said Selby, who was living in Ann Arbor during the ral- lies. "You can't push people to inte- grate. NWROC is pushing people in a direction they may not want to go." University alum Bill Scott said the violence at the rallies was "insane" and blamed the police for escalating tensions. "The Klan was elevated to deity by being up on top of City Hall," Scott said. "It was baiting. Policemen didn't bring all their troops out to not use them." Scott said he supported NWROC but that they should have been more cautious when dealing with police. associate at the OIP. Students who apply for study- abroad programs also apply for scholarship consideration. "There's a scholarship application that's part of the overall study- abroad application," Lazzari said. Janae Cooley, an LSA junior who is studying in France this year, also found it easy to apply. "(The form) automatically enters you in the pool for the scholarships the University has to offer," Cooley said. "In most cases (students) would receive the award first based on financial consideration," Lazzari said, although different scholarships have different rules governing eligi- bility. In addition to financial need, scholarship awards are influenced by academic standing, faculty recom- mendations and application respons- es. - Janae Cooley LSA junior ed each year, Lazzari said. "Some awards, such as travel awards, are started by endowments pledged to the University. That does give us a guaranteed amount," Lazzari said. .But not all donations are long- term deals. "One year we had some private donations. Families donated on a one-time basis," Lazzari said. "Sometimes people will do that." To emphasize the importance of fundraising, the OIP produces a spe- cific newsletter to keep alums updat- ed, Lazzari said. Cooley agreed that raising money for study-abroad programs was important. "I think that anyone would benefit in some significant way from mak- ing their way in a foreign culture for a bit of their life," Cooley said. Medstart brings graduates together for children By Hope Calder For the Daily In its sixth year at the University, Medstart, a graduate school volunteer organization, is attempting to link together many of the University's grad- uate schools to promote child advoca- cy. Medstart participants are aware of the importance of bringing together stu-' dents from different academic back- grounds to provide services to children .and their families who are underprivi- leged and in need of special care. The program aims to "give graduate students experiences with children's issues outside of the classroom," said Patrick Javid, director of Medstart's new programs. Medstart is an interdisciplinary orga- nization that advances networks with select graduate schools, such as Law, Public Health, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing and Education. "We are the only true interdiscipli- nary organization which centers around child advocacy. It is necessary to involve all of the different schools to help the cause," Javid said. Medstart began six years ago when Kevin Hilbert, a Public Health graduate student, dreamed up the idea at part of his master's project at the University. The main goal of the program is to give Medical and Nursing students the contact with children and families that they may not receive in the class- room. "Medstart gives pre-professionals an understanding of children and their needs by taking part in hands-on activities," said Keren Kay Hahn, a Medstart spokesperson. Medstart is broken down into many smaller groups, such as Medreacb, Medmoms, Medrock, Medbuddies, Medserve and Lectureships. Each group follows a different agenda, bit all the groups work toward the ulti- mate goal of increasing student con- tact with children and families. Some members said that the most beneficial aspect of the program is the amount of patient contact available to the graduate students. I Have a great scores... GRouP MEETINGS 4Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA), self-help group, 913-6990, First Baptist hurch, 512 E. 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