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The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 10, 1997 - 3A'
Former geology
prof. dies at 92
Fortmer University professor Edwin
Ie Goddard died last Saturday. He
92 years old.
Goddard first came to Ann Arbor
as an undergraduate in 1923. He
earned three University degrees - a
bachelor of arts in 1927, a masters
of science in 1928 and a doctorate in
1936.
in '1949, Goddard returned to the
University as a professor of geology
and director of geological field
work. He served as chair of the
logy department from 1951-
1956.
Goddard retired from the University
in 1970 and moved to California. He
was living in Portage, Mich., at the
time Of his death.
Goddard is survived by his wife,
three daughters, three stepchildren and
seven grandchildren.
ee-thinkers
e ibit opens
tomorrow
A ~new exhibit - "Challenging
Religious Dogma: A History of Free
Thought" - opens tomorrow and
focuses on the development of free
thought.
Through the landmark works of lib-
hig free thinkers, including
Uernicus, Bacon, Gibbon and
Voltaire, this new exhibit traces the
broadening views of human experi-
ence.
A final section of the exhibit empha-
sizes American, free thought in the 19th
an&20th centuries, beginning with the
works of Thomas Paine.
The exhibit will be held until
April 12 in the Special Collections
Lrary, which is located in Room
711 of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate
Library. Hours for the exhibit are:
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and
Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (except
during the University's spring
break).
For further information, contact the
Special Collections Library at 764-
9377.
'J' library needs
teen-agers
The Internet Public Library (IPL) is
looking for teenagers to join its Teen
Division's Advisory Board.
As board members, University stu-
dents between the ages of 13 and 19
wilf have the opportunity to evaluate
sites, design graphics, con-
trn ute ideas and participate in the
development of new projects for the
division.
IPL, which is part of the School of
Information and Library Studies, main-
tains a collection of network-based ref-
erence works, responds to reference
queries, creates resources for children
and young adults and provides space
for exhibitions.
Applications and details about
*ing on the board are available at
http://www.ipl.org/teen/boardform.ht
ml.
Religious charity
gets $25,000
atholic Social Services of
htenaw County recently received
$25,000 for elderly services from a
national foundation.
The New Jersey-based Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation gave the "Faith in
Action" grant to develop a coalition of
local congregations and community-
based agencies to assist frail elderly
adults.
Coalition members will recruit
volunteers from the community to
*vide transportation, shopping,
yard help and company for the older
adults'.
For more information about this pro-
ject or to volunteer, call Mary Weibel at
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers at 712-
2211.
- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter
Susan T Port.
MSA votes to end GSI teaching limits
By Katie Plona
Daily Staff Reporter
Michigan Student Assembly mem-
bers have passed a resolution calling for
the elimination of teaching restrictions
for graduate student instructors.
Currently, GSIs who teach courses in
LSA departments are restricted from
teaching for more than 10 terms, or five
years, because of a limit set in 1987.
MSA members unanimously passed
a resolution proposed by Student
General Counsel Dan Serota at last
week's meeting that urges LSA admin-
istrators to remove the 10-term limit.
Supporters of the resolution stressed
that the average graduate student takes
7 1/2 years to receive a Ph.D. and criti-
cized the limit because of the financial
burden it may place on GSIs who are
finishing their studies.
"I hope that MSA can really work
with the University on getting rid of this
requirement," MSA President Fiona
Rose said.
LSA Associate Dean for Budget and
Administration John Cross said the 10-
term limit emerged from issues recog-
nized by the Task Force on Graduate
Financial Aid. Cross said there have been
no internal attempts to change the rule.
The rule also prohibits graduate stu-
dents from receiving other forms of
funding from LSA after their 10th term
or fifth year.
"(LSA administrators) want depart-
ments, as well as individuals, to seek
outside funding (for expenses)," said
Graduate Employees' Organization
President Michelle Mueller.
Mueller said
she recognizes the
belief that GSIs
have gained valu- It Wi,
able experience the dire4
after a few years
of teaching, but should t
said that many s o d
GSIs need the
financial support
it provides and MS
enioy teaching.
Outside funding is very difficult to
get, so many graduate students have to
drop out of school, Mueller said. She
also said many classes are actually being
cancelled because not enough GSIs are
available to teach all of
Expectations about t
I ... set
ction MSA
ake
- Dan Serota
A representative
As co-president of R
Government, Lopez
"absolutely, 100 perce
MSA resolution.
Along with the re
the sections. members supported a proposal to add a
he impact of the question on the MSA winter election
MSA resolu- ballot asking students whether the 10-
tion are mixed. term rule should be removed.
"I think the "It will sort of set the direction MSA
MSA resolu- should take," Serota said. "I think most
tion will have students will vote in favor of ending the
some sort of 10-term limit."
effect, just not LSA Rep. Barry Rosenberg said the
an immediate 10-term rule affects the quality of under
e f f e c t ," graduate education at the University.
Rackham Rep. "I think that the University must be
John Lopez committed to ensuring the highest qual-
said. ity of undergraduate education that it
ackham Student can and part of that commitment stems
said RSG is directly from training and funding our
mt" behind the (GSIs)," Rosenberg said.
Cross said the 10-term limit does not
solution, MSA jeopardize the quality of GSI training.
Fr -year students
form diversity group
JONATHAN SUMMER/Daily
An Ann Arbor resident's Honda Civic sits in a pothole on Washington Heights, one of the city's many roads that would be
fixed it legislation by Gov. Engler and the state Legislature passes.
e Legslaur, Gov. Engler
propose solutions to fix roads
By Regena Anderson
For the Daily
A group of first-year students are
applying the concepts they learned in a
class last semester to form a group to
promote diversity on campus.
After taking a first-year seminar on
race and ethnicity, the students have
formed a group to facilitate communi-
cation and encourage dialogue between
diverse races, genders, religions and
classes.
Students United for Multicultural
initiatives was
developed for
students and by We cap
students, said
program facili- substanti
tator Dr. Lucila
Nerenberg, a differer
who works in
the University
Center.
"I'm really
excited to be a part of this group
because ideally we want to have a more
integrated campus and create more cul-
tural awareness in students," said LSA
first-year student Diana Economy, a
SUMI member.
Economy said SUMI wants to make
a powerful difference among students
by creating a 'greater understanding
across campus.
"This can definitely be a powerful
group. We can substantially make a dif-
ference," said SUMI member and LSA
first-year student Kelly Boland.
Some immediate goals include
diversity workshops, retreats, and par-
ticipation in "Welcome Week" and
summer orientation, said SUMI mem-
ber Robert Green, an LSA first-year
student.
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SUMI members aren't the only stu-
dents excited about the group.
"I'm really pleased this group is
forming," Engineering senior Marcus
Little said. "A group that is focusing on
bringing diverse cultures together
sounds like a lot of work, but it seems
like it will be fun."
Group members realize they have
challenges ahead of them, but they are
no strangers to hard work, Nerenberg.
said. She also said SUMI members were
selected by the Intergroup Relations,
Conflict and
C o m m u n it y
Board -a group
formed by the
Illy M ake Office of the+
Dean of Student
Affairs.
Each member
Kelly Boland was chosen from
UM I member Psychology 120
- a first-year
student seminar
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By Jeffrey Kosseff
Daily Staff Reporter
Ann Arborites who are tired of pop-
ping tires on pothole-filled roads may
take heart in various proposals by Gov.
John Engler and the state Legislature.
Both state Republicans and
Democrats are proposing solutions
to help fund road repairs. A popular
option is to get more federal fund-
ing.
"We're dead last in the money we
send to Washington that we get back
for transportation," said Rep. Terry
London (R-Marysville), the minority
vice chair of the House transportation
committee.
One idea that has been hinted at
without receiving much public support
is an increase in the state gas tax.
"I would support a five-to-seven-
cent gas tax increase" London said.
"But the problem isn't to the point that
I would raise it up to a dime."
However, many are opposed to the
gas tax because they say there are other
alternatives that should be tested first.
"A gas tax would be counterproduc-
tive at this time," said Rep. Alvin
Kukuk (R-Macomb).
Engler also said in his State of the
State address that he would like to wait
before increasing the gas tax.
"I believe before fuel taxes are
raised, we must exhaust every alterna-
tive, lower costs as much as possible
and enact every possible reform,"
Engler said. "I am not satisfied that we
have done our utmost."
Some legislators said Engler's cur-
rent road projects are frivolous and
should be frozen until local roads are
repaired.
"The governor has proposed projects
that will cost a lot of money," said Rep.
Pat Gagliardi (D-Drummond Island),
the majority floor leader. "We should
stop all new projects and concentrate
on old roads"
Other legislators said the previous
Republican-controlled House found
many solutions to fix the roads.
"We have taken care of some of the
issues in the last session," Kukuk said.
Kukuk said the solutions that last
session's members devised include
eliminating the diesel-fuel discount for
trucks.
Engler's seven-step proposal from
his State of the State address is:
A $70-million allocation to road-
building projects
$110 million for bridge repair and
S180 million for highway maintenance
Tort reform
Eliminate spillage allowance
Reduce operating cost of the
Michigan Department of Transport-
ation
Increase efficiency of county and
local road commissions
Create a bipartisan commission
to persuade federal government to
return transportation funds to
Michigan.
Other legislators said they would
prefer the state government allocate
funds raised by the state's 15-cent-per-
gallon gas tax to fix roads.
"We have to put a halt to the state
government from raiding the trans-
portation funds for administrative
costs," said Rep. Thomas Kelly (D-
Wayne).
Kukuk also said a proper solution
would be to "improve public transporta-
tion."
class that focused on various issues per-
taining to race, sexual orientation and
religion, Nerenberg said.
After that class, students said they
wanted to form a group to make and
implement changes on campus and in
the community.
"This board is an excellent idea
because the students set their own agen-
da. My job is to assist them with con-
nections and support," Nerenberg said.
SUMI currently consists of first-year
students but the group hopes to increase
membership to include' all classes,
Nerenberg said.
The group's long-term goals include
working with other student groups and
sponsoring an all-day concert that will
feature bands and singers of different
ethnicities, Green said.
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overs are still on the plates of state law-
makers this week as legislation to boost
the state minimum wage tops the calen-
der in both chambers.
The issue is left over from the last
session, when the House passed an
increase but the Senate shunned it. Now
the Senate is leading the move with a
bill more palatable to Republicans but
covering fewer young workers than last
year's measure.
The issue is the only major legislation
before state lawmakers this week as the
1997-98 session slowly gathers speed.
With the governor's State of the State
address and presentation of the new bud-
get out of the way, lawmakers can begin
committee work on spending plans and
open discussions on the first bills to start
down the legislative pipeline.
The minimum-wage increase would
mirror the increase in the federal mini-
mum wage passed last year. The state
minimum wage would apply only to
companies that do not engage in inter-
state commerce and have gross receipts
under $500,000 a year.
"This would bring us onto a level
playing field with the federal level,"
said Sen. Loren Bennett (R-Canton,)
the bill's sponsor.
He defended the Senate bill's higher
age limit for the minimum wage. It
would retain age 18 or older to qualify
for the minimum wage.
To lower the wage - as the House
bill does - to age 14 would entice
youngsters to go to work instead of
school, he said.
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