LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 21, 1997--3 Pollack pushes for environmenta activism 'U' Annenian program gets donation The Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation has donated an additional $500,000 to the University's Armenian Studies Program. The foundation has already donated nearly $2 million to the program. Alex Manoogian, a Turkish immi- grant, founded a small machine shop in betroit and became successful through the development and marketing of a le-handle faucet. Wfhe University's Armenian Studies Program courses, activities and presti- gious Armenian Language Summer Institute have garnered national acclaim. .U' library access to be restricted Access to holdings at the Untversty ,keistl Collections Library will be rstricted during May, due to the instal- lation of a sprinkler system. However, materials will be available with 24 hours advance notice in alternative reading spaces. The library, located on the 7th floor of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library, also will suspend its exhibit schedule in May. The Special Collections Library is home to a world-renowned collection o rare books and manuscripts that spe- ize in ancient Egyptian papyri, rad- ical social movements, literature. and drama. Former Pharmacy dean dies at 86 Tom Rowe, professor and dean emeritus of the College of Pharmacy, hied earlier this month in Sun City, z., at the age of 86. owe served at the University for 28 years before retiring in 1979. 3Rowe was the first educator to be elected president of the Michigan harmaceutical Association and was named Pharmacist of the Year in 1975. He received his Ph.D in 1940 from the University of Wisconsin and joined the 1niversity of Michigan's College of Pharmacy in 1951 as dean and a pro- fessor. 9e served as dean from 1951-75 and as a professor of pharmacy at the niversity from 1951-79 U Library ends endowment effort The University Library concluded efforts to raiselSI million for its first endowed post this semester. Contributions for the Irving rmelin Judaica Curatorship, which would provide a source in Jewish histo- ry and culture, arrived from many cor- ners of the country and finalized the establishment of the curatorship by January 1997.- The Hermelin family donated the Jargest amount of money, $325,000, for the curatorship. The University's Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and the University library gave the rest of the Ids for the $1 million endowment. le new post will provide a full-time expert on Judaic studies who is primari- ly responsible for providing research s-stance to University faculty members asd students. The position is not current- , lled, but the library plans to Mnounce a curator by the fall. Psi Chi society ames winners Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, announced the winners of its first annual undergraduate research competition. Three LSA seniors received monetary awards for the Research Award Competition. First-place winner Curt Winnie received.$250 for his entry, titled, "Negative Stereotypes of Homosexual *n: The Possible Carry-over into the Ims of Cognitive Ability." The purpose of the program is to ent'ourage University undergraduates to complete research and write reports on their findings. .w - Compiled from staff reports. By Brian Campbell Daily Staff Reporter Chair of the Michigan Environmental Council Lana Pollack tried to shatter the popular notion that a clean environment is incompatible with a vibrant private sector During a campus discussion yesterday Pollack encouraged environmental activism in her speech, titled "State Environmental Issues and Student Action,' before a sparse crowd of 15 students gath- ered in the Michigan Union as part of Earth Week. Pollack's appearance was sponsored by the cam- pus chapter of the College Democrats. Pollack, a former state senator, reflected on the claims of auto industry firms and plastic cup pro- ducers that stringent health regulations would cause their bankruptcy, and she maintained that such claims are often exaggerated. Through MEC, Pollack said she tries to deliver the facts regarding the social and economic rami- fications of environmental regulation to the public. hour of every day. You can see it here in "We feel the public has a right to know and we Washtenaw County, Detroit, Saline ... in any spend a considerable amount of our resources try- direction you'll see the slice and dice of this state." ing to pry secrets out of the government and the Pollack said she is inclined to believe studies private sector," Pollack conducted by public agen- said. "There is a real (dis- cies rather than those of pri- connection) with what the M ichigan is vate firms on environmental public is interested in and issues. Pollack said she sus- what the power people and losing 1 acre of pects the environment is in opinion leaders are inter- worse condition than is com- ested in."f eve y .monly believed. Pollack said the envi- y "Environmentalists have ronmental issueuthat r fe r d a" been accused of exaggerat- Michigan residents worry - Lana Pollack ing, but I would say more about most today is theE . often than not, we have actu- depletion of natural MEC chair ally underestimated the con- resources by business sequences of environmental developments. contamination," Pollack said. "Cleanup is "The No. I issue is sprawl," Pollack said. extremely problematic - it often costs a lot of "Michigan is losing 10 acres of farmland every money, it's imperfect, it's uncertain?' The MEC, which is comprised of 47 environ- mental organizations, and is affiliated with major health groups including the American Lung Association, provides information to hundreds of local environmental agencies throughout the state. SNRE junior Mona Hanna said Pollack's speech helped to promote student activism by raising awareness about pressing environmental issues. "I think it was very informative," Hanna said. "It gave a good background of Michigan's envi- ronmental problems and how we can get involved." SNRE senior Ami Grace said the discussion was helpful for students because Pollack focused main- ly on state issues. "I thought it was good because it was based on the state of Michigan," Grace said. "She discussed landfills, recycling, zoning. ... they're all issues that are easy for students to understand and are tangible?' Campus College Republicans help clean up U * Ann Arbor Mayor conserve,' Sheldon said. "We're trying Ingrid Sheldon works to come together about issues of the environment." with group Sheldon said she is pleased to see the group putting time into beautifying the By Jeffrey Kosseff city. Daily Staff Reporter "Personal responsibility and volun- Student political groups are notori- teerism are all a part of my philosophy," ous for plastering University buildings Sheldon said. with campaign stickers. But on Potts agreed that because the group Saturday, the campus College covered many kiosks and other outdoor Republicans tried to work against that locations with stickers and fliers, they stigma. have a duty to clean them up. About 20 "We put it members of the up, now it's our group sacrificed responsibility their Saturday We put it UP, to take it afternoon to nour down' Potts remove bumper now it$ said. stickers and fliers responsiblity Elias Xenos, - both ofr to the group's for- Democrats and take it down." mer vice-presi- Republicans - dent, said he is that have covered - Mark Potts pleased to see the campus since College Republicans president- the amount of last November's e ent people who campaign season. elect came out to "The environ- take down the ment is a Republican issue' said Mark stickers. Potts, president-elect of the campus "I think it is excellent," Xenos said. College Republicans. "We're being "I'm surprised there is such a turnout. responsible and accountable for our Mark (Potts) is doing agreat job?' actions." Xenos said the cleanup demonstrated Also present to help clean Ann Arbor the party's commitment to the environ- was Mayor Ingrid Sheldon, who said this ment. is a great way to kick off National "Republicans have always had aslarge Conservative Week. respect for public property," Xenos "The root word for conservative is to said. "We're showing that today?' Vivien Jones opens presents at her going-away party at the Martha Cook residence hall Friday. She is retiring after 47 years of serving as a housekeeper at the hall. Martha Cook Vice President Victoria Nelson points to one of her gifts. U-Move offers stress-free classes duri-ng finals time WRITE FOR THE SUMMER DAILY. CALL 76-DAILY. By Bernard Swiecki For the Daily Students feeling stressed by the pres- sures of final exams can find some relief thanks to U-MOVE. As part of U-MOVE's Finals Fitness Frenzy, stu- dents can attend any of its classes for $1. U-MOVE is a program in the University's division of kinesiology. It sponsors not-for-credit classes in step aerobics, hip-hop aerobics, tai-chi, yoga, weight lifting, tae kwon do, shi- atzu massage and ballroom dancing, among others. LSA sophomore Chris Rodgers said he may attend one of U-MOVE's weight lifting classes. "Weight lifting could relieve some frustration from studying," Rodgers said. Nicole Miller, a chemistry graduate student who instructs a step aerobics class, said that U-MOVE classes are good "for people who have a hard time motivating themselves to work out." Miller said that a regularly scheduled exercise program with group participa- tion allows participants to "feed energy off each other." Miller said more men are joining in the aerobic classes. "It's starting to cross over in terms of gender," Miller said. U-MOVE Director Nia Aguirre said the classes have been "very, very pop- ular." Most classes meet twice'a week and cost $45 per semester. All classes are currently held in the Central Campus Recreation Building and are taught by instructors who are either certified or have a degree in kinesiology. Mike, a Business student who wished to have his last name withheld, said he enjoyed taking the hip-hop aer- obics class. "I had two left feet before, but I got the hang of it and it's been a blast ever since,' he said. "It's so fun" Mike also said he liked the fact that U-MOVE's classes exposed students to new activities they may not have tried before. Aguirre said the classes are meant to attract community members as well. "My goal is to reach out to non-stu- dents?' Aguirre said. U-MOVE classes cost the same for all participants, regardless of involve- ment with the University. In addition to these classes, U- MOVE has personal training available either with a partner or on a one-on-one basis. U-MOVE also offers body com- position testing for those who want to determine their amount of body fat. Aguirre said U-MOVE wants to expand its classes "to other-sites in the U of M community." Starting next fall, U-MOVE will begin offering classes in the North Campus Recreation Building. Those who would like more informa- tion on U-MOVE programs and times of classes for the Finals Fitness Frenzy can call U-MOVE at 764-1342. GROUP MEETINGS Photography Department, North 0 Psychology Peer Academic Advising, Campus Commons, Atrium, All 647-3711, East Hall, Room 1346, U Bible Study, 741-1913, Angell Hall; Day " lla.m.-4 p m. G-144, 74p.m.- A H The Randy Napoleon Quartet," QSafewaik, 936-1000, 8-2:30 a.m. h ?'Biomedical Engineering Student Weekly performance, Pierpont U Student Mediation, 647-7397 Association, H.H. 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