LOCAL/STATE (OTC reflects on Air Force inception The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 19, 1997- 5 By Kristin Wright Daily Staff Reporter With the lowering of the American flag and words in support of the United States Air Force, bcrs of the campus community yesterday re ected on the formation of this branch of the U.S. military. Cadets, officers and veterans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Security Act yesterday afternoon on the front lawn of ROTC headquarters at North Hall. The National Security Act was responsible for the creation of the Air Force. The anniversary is an incredible mark in the history of the Air Force, said Mark Lindke, an y veteran and coordinator for the htenaw County Council of Veterans. "The Air Force has been on their own and independent for 50 years. They have made their mark in 50 years as a viable component," Lindke said. There are about 90 student Air Force cadets on campus, part of a total 280 University stu- dents involved in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. "I think that it is important. The Air Force Ws you the skills you would not gain in other ways - maturity and leadership," said Rafael Toledo, an Engineering sophomore and Air Force cadet. Toledo said the program allows participants to learn "stuff for the real world," going beyond the usual classroom education. Andrew West, mission support commander afid computer science senior at Eastern Michigan University, began the commemorative ceremony with a brief account of Air Force his- tory. "The Air Force has been involved around the world - Somalia, Kenya, Bosnia, Iraq," West said. "It has been a changing and challenging 50 years. It is our turn to take the Air Force and lead the country." After West's strong words of encouragement, cadets performed a drill demonstration using a series of sharp and complicated maneuvers han- dling their rifles. After a vigorous and cheer-provoking birth- day wish to the Air Force, Lt. Mike Ferrario shared his thoughts on what he expects of his career. "The number one thing that I think of is ful- filling my dream of flying. Many other dreams can be fulfilled through the Air Force," Ferrario said. Ferrario said another important aspect of the Air Force career is "to serve our great nation and her ideas. I feel I need to give back to what we and our families have been given," Ferrario said. Ferrario also addressed the importance of teamwork. "The more we work together and the more we accomplish - the more lives we'll save and the better we'll be able to defend the United States," Ferrario said. Teamwork and the accomplishment of dreams through the Air Force were the themes of the event. Col. Tony Daniels commented on how impor- tant the Air Force has been for the accomplish- ment of his own goals and how important it will be for the cadets. PAUL TALANIAN/ Daily ROTC members commemorate the creation of the U.S. Air Force, which happened 50 years ago. Members and military officials gathered at North Hall, where ROTC is headquartered on campus. "It meant the accomplishment of my dreams. American flag as cadets saluted in its honor. You're going to have the opportunity to fulfill "It is a celebration of 50 years of work and your dreams, and that's what I'm going to wish dedication. It's to show other branches our way you on this 50th anniversary," Daniels said, of celebration," West said. nearing tears. "I wish all of you a happy birth- Student cadets will not forget their involve- day." ment and commitment to the Air Force, they The ceremony ended with the lowering of the said. Darlene Gines, an Engineering senior and cadet, said her involvement with the Air Force will be memorable. "The Air Force is the one thing that I have been most involved with at this university. It's the one thing that I will remember," Giles said. Professional fraternities offer benefits By Sarah E. Ball For the Daily As rush begins, the University campus becomes plastered with fliers and banners summoning first- year students to join Greek life. owever, a few fraternities are in a league of their e - the professional and pre-professional fraterni- tieS. Their names include the same Greek letters as tra- ditional fraternities, but members focus on surviving thd rigorous training required to become a doctor, den- tis or lawyer. three such fraternities are Nu Sigma Nu, a medical fraternity; Delta Sigma Delta, a dental fraternity; and Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law fraternity. David Hanauer, president of Nu Sigma Nu, explained that members do not rush or undergo a tion process. ife here is very similar to life in a co-op," said Hanauer. "If there is an opening in the house, we let you in." Although most people who live at the Nu Sigma Nu house on 1912 Geddes Ave. are medical students, a few residents are also graduate and undergraduate students, Hanauer said. "Life here is very similar to life in a - David Hanauer President, Nu Sigma Nu Living in this fraternity offers many benefits to vet- eran medical students, as well as newcomers to the Medical School. "I've known a lot of med students who have lived alone throughout school and have spent most of their time in classes or by themselves," said Hanauer. "Living in Nu Sigma Nu gives medical students an inexpensive place to live, a place to come together for social events, and it gives new students the opportuni- ty to talk to upperclassmen and gain insight on what to expect in the future." Greg Hyde, the social chair of Delta Sigma Delta, said professional fraternities help make the transition to professional schools smoother for many School of Dentistry first-year students. "The time commitment is not as large as that of a standard fraternity, and we are co-ed, but dues are still required," Hyde said. Both Hanauer and Hyde said the opportunity to socialize with students who are experiencing the same rigors of professional school attracts many students to the fraternities. "There are a lot of social activities throughout the year," Hyde said. "We have monthly meetings, tailgate parties and four or five other parties throughout the year, open to members and dental students" Phi Alpha Delta, the only pre-professional fraterni- ty on campus, invites to its organization undergradu- ates interested in the law. "They do a lot of stuff to get you prepared to decide if law school is right for you," said James DeVaney, a LSA first-year student interested in the organization. DeVaney, who said he attended some of the group's meetings, said the fraternity doesn't have a house, making it similar to a club. The prospective law stu- dents have access to information that some under- graduates might not have. "They bring in guest speakers from many different law schools throughout the year," DeVaney said. Up to $7.50 an 1 hour at j at U of M Hospital location Now hiring lunch and closers. Enjoy all of the usual benefits of working at Wendy's as well as premium. pay for a premium position! Apply in person or call General Manager Chris MacKinder at 99 5-5968. SHALALA Continued from Page :1 an advertising campaign urging parents to have their infants sleep on their bagks, which reduces the risk of SIDS. "We attacked the problem from all angles'" Shalala said. Shalala said that to prevent health problems like HIV, which infects tens of thousands of teenagers and adults in t United States, her department need- o use less traditional methods. "I've spoken to both talk show hosts "and soap opera producers about how they can get good public health mes- sages to young people," Shalala said. "The fact is that many young people 'et their information on AIDS from soap operas and sitcoms." Shalala said that under her leadership, the department focuses more on results. "By focusing on outcomes we do re than fulfill our moral obligation to children," Shalala said. "We force our- selves to use scarce resources wisely, to develop objective standards that we can use to demand accountability, and to put ourselves in a position to achieve even Abetter results in the future?' State Rep. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) was present at the speech and said she was impressed with the presentation. "The speech was an excellent 4rview of the state of child welfare," Brater said. 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