LOCAL/STATE BiologLy prof. dies of cancer Isadore Bernstein, a former University professor, died of cancer last month at age 78. Bernstein, a professor of biological chemistry and environmental and industrial health, worked at the University under various appoint- ments in the School of Public Health and the Medical School for more than 40 years. During his career, Bernstein earned international recognition for his endeavors in environmental tox- *icology and cutaneous biochem- istry. He also received honors for his der- matology research. Although memorial services were held last month, contributions in Bernstein's honor can be given to the Bernstein Fund at the School of Public Health or to the Bernstein Infant/Toddler Playground Fund at the Ann Arbor Jewish Community *Center. Financial aid, scholarship guide available for use The National Academic Funding Advisory is offering students its most current guide to financial aid, which includes information on 'scholarships and tax changes that *help students. About 400,000 scholarships and grants are available to students. Most are based on factors other than finan- cial need and grades, including the stu- ' dent's extracurricular activities, ethnic- ity, parents' occupations and service in the military. Students interested in in formation about the av ailable scholarships should contact the National Academic Funding Advisory's New Hampshire office at (603) 433- 1223. Parent Handbook receives praise The University's Parent H andbook is receiving national recognition as one of the most useful guides in the country. Honored at the National Orientation Directors Association conference with the "Outstanding Publication for Family Members" award, the handbook received praise for its practical content, presentation style, graphic design and price. The guide, which includes informa- tion on finances, housing and acade- mics, was created by the Office of New -Student Programs to give parents a source of information about the University. Fashion show to feature students The University's School of Business Administration's Significant Others and Spouses Club is organizing the "Home with a Heart" Fashion Show. The money raised from the S1 0 tickets will be used to benefit The Ronald McDonald Hlouse and Safehouse. The event, which is rscheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Michigan League, will showcase student models including National Champion M ichigan Football players such as co-captain Eric Mayes. The models will be wearing fash- ions from local stores and bou- tiques. The masters of ceremonies will be local radio and 1 V personal- it y Jim Brandstatter, who announces the Michigan football games, and WXYZ-Detroit anchor Robbie Timmons. In addition to the fashion show, the event will include a British High Tea and a raffle with prizes from Ann Arbor restaurants and stores. For tickets or more information contact Sharon Hawes at 764-5181. - Compiled by Daili StaffReporter N ila Schulte. TeMichigan Daily - Monday, February 2, 1998 - 3A Web page helps alumni, students seek out careers LOUIS BROWN/Daily Kinesiology junior Brad Holcman discusses residence hall problems with LSA senior Mary Gray and Engineering senior Ken Tanner. Arcuhitects dscs wyst develop uni*ty oncapu By Rachel Edelman Daily Staff Reporter Student leaders discussed ways to unify the University's campus on Friday when they met with architects working on the Master Plan. Denise Scott Brown, a partner in the Philadelphia-based architecture firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, and architect Nancy Trainer invited a dozen students to share their ideas about the Master Plan t University President Lee Bollinger's initiative to make the physical aspects of the cam- pus more cohesive. "Our aim now is to spend about four months going over a broad stroke about campus," Brown said. Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates is currently in the first phase of the plan, known as the "once over lightly" phase. This phase involves gathering information on the University's land use, academic, financial and adminis- trative policies, as well as residential and student activities. Tle University community's pat- terns of transportation and movement will also be evaluated. "They are very interested in infor- mation Irom every source," said Anne Knott, special counsel to the Office of the President. University President Lee Bollinger contracted the firm in October to create a new vision of architecture at the University. The firm has combined maps and aerial plans of the campus with activi- ties patterns to understand how various parts of the campus relate to others. "We're not in any position to say what we'll do yet," Brown said. "It's just beginning. We can't tell where we'll go vet." Knott said the first phase of the plan should be finished by the end of the academic year, but "it will be a long time before (the firm has) options for the University to consider." Brown discussed the lack of cohe- sion and community created by the existence of six campuses in Ann Arbor. In addition to the Central, North, Athletic and Medical campuses. the University owns facilities in the Briarwood and Botanical Garden area. "There are 3,000acres of land that are both urban and suburban." Brown said. "It's a very large, diverse place. It's a very big challenge:" Brown stressed the importance of gathering information from various corners of the University and city. "We're looking to set up a steering group of some sort with a form of representation to it" Brown said. Students from various campus groups addressed concerns about the University's land use policies, includ- ing the utilization and availability of North Campus. "Nothing's been done on North Campus. I worry that financial con- siderations are more important than fundamental considerations on North Campus," said Rackham fourth yeai' student Mitch Rohde. Engineering senior Ken Tamner, also said that North Campus needs to be more accessible. "North Campus is not a place to live;' ianner said. "You can't walk down Plymouth Road on foot. The only night life is the Media Union." Students also raised issues about the amount of construction on Central Campus and the physical state and design of various buildings. "It takes forever for even the small- estjob"said Rohde, citing the example of the recent West Hall renovation. Knott said the architects learned a lot from the students. "This is a different perspective than we've heard from the administration and faculty," Knott said. "Some mar- velous suggestions and critiques have come forward." By Erin Holmes Daily Staff Reporter University alumni and students searching for jobs now have another option right at their fingertips. The University Alumni Association's recently updated and colorful Career Center Website appeared on the Internet last fall, replacing the center's Alumnet page. It features Alumni NetWorks - a current listing of job connections that supplies users with information about career opportunities across the nation. The page received a facelift when Career Center Coordinator Chanel DeGuzman realized it needed to be updated to reflect the opportunities available to job seekers. "The homepage needed to be changed," DeGuzman said. "I wanted it to be functional, sophisticated, and to come alive." DeGuzman helped expand the site's original listing of three job services to more than 1,400 "career coaches" which provide information about thou- sands of job opportunities. The Alumni Center originally provid- ed placement services in its office, but this was time consuming and inefficient. "Part of putting our services on the Web was to make it easy for everyone,' DeGuzman said. "It cuts out the mail- ing and paperwork process." Users can search for job and intern- ship opportunities and internships by occupation, state or specific company. The site will generate an identification number for the "career coach" by matching the user's requirements and a profile of the job's responsibilities. At this point, only Alumni Association members are given the name and phone number of the coach they need to contact. "You need to be a member to get all the way in," DeGuzman said. "But you can sign up for the association right on the spot." The yearly dues -- S10 for students and S40 for graduates - do not impede the Website's success, some students said- ''1heard about the page and went right over and joined the Alumni Association," said LSA senior Lor; Goldberg. "After that, it was absolutely simple." Goldberg said she searched for job prospects on the East Coast using her father's computer. "I found lots of good connections" said Goldberg, who was looking for opportunities in the field of psycholo- gy. "I e-mailed the Alumni (Association) with the ones I wanted more information on." Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided by the Career Center after the user is confirmed as an Al umii Association member. "I was curious about grad school and opportunities in New Orleans," said Brian Vernellis, who graduated from the School of Literature. Science and the Arts in 1995. "The site's informa- tion was extremely helpful. Jacques Habra designed the new, more-cplorful Webpage. "I wanted the representation Of diversity and the University environ- ment to be obv ious on the page," said I labra, the founder of the Ann Arbor Web design firm Web Elite. Familiarity with the University did not present a problem. Habra is a Michigan alumna who knows what the campus represents. "Having such a strong familiarity with the essence and culture of the University helped me to identify how the site should work and feel;' Habra said. The Web page offers links to sev- eral other career-related sites, and will eventually feature a strong inter- est inventory and a personality assessment to aid users in their search. With more than 1,000 users since its creation, the site promises to be successful and expansive, Habra said. "Most sites are static and not unique," Habra said. "This one is different. It makes sense that it is the University of Michigan who is pioneering it." The Net Works site address is IttEp :1lurni. ich.edu/career- centeri Fraternity organizes crucial blood drive By Carissa Van Heest For the DaiY In an effort to alleviate a statewide blood shortage, the co-ed service fra- ternity Alpha Phi Omega is organizing an American Red Cross blood drive for this week. "The spring drive is normallv later in the year, but we moved it up due to a dramatic shortage," said LSA junior Jeff Firestone, an APO blood drive voluiinteer. AlPO members said they are con- cerned that the late organization of the event may affect the donor turnout on campus. "This blood drive has been pretty last minute," said RC senior Jennifer Allan, an A PO blood drive volunteer. "There are shortages all over M ichigan, but especially in Washtenaw County since there are so many hospitals." The American Red Cross needs blood of all types, but is especially in need of O-positie and O-negative, said Armond Mars. a telerecruiter for the Southeast region of the American Red Cross blood donation sites. "The American Red Cross really needs at least 100 people a day to help relieve their emergency shortage." said Engineering senior Leonard Cassady, who co-chairs the drive. ' Anyone interested in donating blood can do so from 1-7 p.m. each day at the following locations: Monday at Mosher Jordan, Tuesday at South Quad, Wednesday at Bursley, Thursday at Last Quad, and Friday at Alice Lloyd. "Every single person ho can safe- ly give blood on this campus is asked to do so," Firestone said. APO, which also organizes the fall Blood Battle with Ohio State, encourages those who missed last fall's drive to come and participate in this one. "I'd like the people who didn't donate last semester to donate." Cassady said. APO members also challenge first- time donors to participate. "It's a really relaxed setting and we really take care of the people who donate blood," Allan said. "We have people who take care of you every step of the way" The thought of donating blood, even for the drive, still makes some students feel uncomfortable. "I have donated blood before, but wouldn't consider it [this time] because I fainted last time and was very uncomfortable," said LSA first- year student Amanda Edge. Others are willing to give blood, but because of American Red Cross restrictions not able. "I would more than happily donate if I didn't just get my eyebrow pierced," said LSA first-year student Amy Hansen. "I don't think they would let me donate." ONE LOVE. ONE u: A OMGV.Ct /1RTY11 IT'S TAT TIME OF XrAV W1r THOUSAM0S OP STUKMrTS CONE TO JAMAICA TO PEEAL R IGI-T - VOR AN UMBwLVAB IPR CW.. PACKAGE INCLUDES: « Roud-TrigAntre * DISCOat oR o rots,UWaterSnortaside Excursions .1I Nights Hotel AccommoIatoNs « Negr lPackages Available from $459 . 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