I" LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 -- 7 Speaker seeks to offer inspiration Writer Patrick Combs gives advice on careers, summer internships By Ellana Raik Daily Staff Reporter Enthusiasm and expectation filled the room last night as author and motivational speaker Patrick Combs gave an inspirational speech sponsored by the University's Alumni Center to an }audience of more than 200 people. Combs, an alumnus of San Francisco State University and author of "Major in Success: Make College Easier, Beat the System, and Get a Very Cool Job!," has devoted his career to giving advice to college students all across the country. "I want to help students with career planning," Combs said. He highlighted key elements in his speech - also described in his book - for securing jobs and internships during and after col- lege. "You can get a really good job after college with five fundamental steps," Combs said. "These are uni- versal success factors." Combs advised students to gain experience during their college ears to prepare for the beginning of a successful career after graduat- ing from the University. He also stressed the importance of develop- ing leadership skills, becoming involved in campus organizations, learning computer skills and attain- ing internship experience. He said developing such a "success profile" can lead to a rewarding career. "Almost everyone who gets a great job out of college did the same things during college," Combs said. During his presentation, Combs maintained a friendly atmosphere by incorporating interactive games, a slide show and a brief question- and- answer session. Combs "was very motivational and inspiring," said Engineering sophomore Jeriesha Bridges. To illustrate the importance of real-world experience, Combs shared stories about his personal trials and successes in college and in the work force. As a former employee of Levi Strauss & Co. who also taught at the University of San Francisco, he emphasized the value of obtaining knowledge early in a career, rather than solely being concerned with money. "Don't try to keep your earning curve high - keep your learning curve high," Combs said. "People who get great jobs are fiercely committed to working at what they love." Students said they were pleased with Combs' speech, and motivated by the information and tips he offered. "He had a lot of insight about how to really get into the work force - how to develop an edge," said LSA senior Shelton Manley. Combs concluded by comparing a rocket ship to the struggles and PROTEST Continued from Page 1 In front of a banner that read, "How many children have to die?" LSA senior Heidi Arraf expressed her con- cern for the million deaths she said already have occurred as a result of the sanctions. Arraf said she is upset that the Persian Gulf War did not end with the withdrawal of military force. "When you cut off everything peo- ple need, you let them die on their own," Arraf said, adding that the situ- ation is "especially repugnant when (the killing) is committed against vic- tims who are defenseless." Many students who have family liv- ing in Iraq echoed the speakers' views, saying that the people who are suffering DEVELOPMENT Continued from Page 1 and dying are real -- not just statistics. Uzan Gamsho, an SNRE first-year student, said she has strong emotion- al ties to the Iraqi people. "When people joke about the U.S. bombing Iraq, it hurts," Gamsho said, adding that she and her family are lucky if they are able to contact their Iraqi relatives twice a year due to the damage done to the Iraqi communica- tions systems. Dunya Atisha, chair of the University Chaldean American Association, came to the rally with more questions than answers for those who wished to learn more about the situation in Iraq. "Why is it that we've singled out the Iraqi people," Atisha asked. "Why is it that we can't be diplomatic and prefer to jump into military action?" "There's no real season in development," Kinnear said. "Someone with her talents will not have a difficulty in terms of development." Feagin said she is not concerned about starting in the spring. "The important thing to remember is that there is an impressive development staff in place," Feagin said. "Things are in high gear. I don't think coming in in mid-year will make any difference whatsoever." Kinnear, who is teaching this semester, will return to his position in the School of Business Administration full-time next fall. "I love to teach, and I love to write," Kinnear said. "I've enjoyed this job tremendously, but it's time for me to return to what I came to Michigan to do," During his time in the post, Kinner oversaw the completion of the $1 billion Campaign for Michigan fundraising effort. - Daily StaffReporter Katie Plona contributed to this report. Writer and motivational speaker Patrick Combs speaks to an audience of 200 people at the Alumni Center last night. triumphs one faces during a career. "You burn a lot of fuel getting off the ground," he said. "But if you persist, the results get bigger." He challenged students to "try for long shots" by setting high goals for themselves in order to realize their potential. "He was motivational, enthusias- tic, and funny - he had it all," said LSA first-year student Brandi Coates. HOUSING Continued from Page 1. at Los Angeles. Michigan State University estimates it will increase its room and board rates at the same level as the University. As in the past, Housing will guarantee rooms in traditional residence halls to all incoming first-year students, Levy said. He added that while upperclass undergraduate students cannot be guar- anteed housing in traditional residence halls, they are secured some form of on-campus housing. "They are going to be able to come back to campus housing," Levy said. "That was always the case." The regents also re-approved a $19- million certificate of need for renova- tions and expansion to the University Hospitals emergency department. The proposal was originally approved in 1995, but budget cuts stalled the project. "We have a very busy emergency room and we want to be sure to serve the patients well," said Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Gilbert Omenn. The central plan remains unaffected by the three-year gap, with only some minor changes, Omenn said. The University Hospitals also signed a joint contract with Henry Ford Health Systems to accommodate children with specialized health care needs. "It enabled us, instead of competing against each other, to minimize cost," Omenn said. "For us, it's unthinkable to not be serving those kids." - Daily Staff Reporter Jennifer Yachnin contributed to this report. I LAY inued from Page 1. the play, he said. "The play is about an individual's reevaluation of what morality means for him," Wetmore said. "The meaning is not (so) obscure that it's hard to under- stand." Wetmore said the role Jones plays fits his per- sonality. "His voice and his presence were almost exact- ly how I pictured the character to be," Wetmore He is "so close in his mannerism to how (the aracter) is." In his role, Jones plays the self image of the main character, Terrance. Jones begins the show with a 20-minute monologue. "I play who he wants to be, but who he'll never amount to be," Jones said. "It's not easy being an actor." Jones said the play has a deeper meaning. "I found a lot of truth to the play," Jones said. 'A lot of ideas of the play I can apply to my own ". Jones compared acting to any other activity that takes hard work and perseverance. "You can compare it to anything that requires prac- tice,"Jones said. It's "all a part of the preparation to put on a good performance and convey your message." RC first-year student Dylan Brock. the play's director, said he was in awe of the script and want- ed to take part in the show. Brock said he and Wetmore ran into a few obsta- cles last semester while producing "Terrance's Embarrassment," including a complex set. lie said the changes made to the script "preserve the the- matic integrity." "It's extremely disheartening to be told we couldn't do it," Brock said. "I've tried my hardest to prove them wrong. Hopefully, the play will speak to that." RC first-year student Marshall Lyons also plays Terrance. Lyons said audience members will have to think while watching the show. "I felt it was something I had the ability to do," Lyons said. "You really have to think as you watch it." Lyons said he was attracted to the role because the character, Terrance, was different from other roles he's played in the past. "I have never done a deep, philosophical play before," Lyons said. "Hopefully, the final product will be worth the work we have put forth." Jones said he decided to take part in the play because he did not want to miss an opportunity to learn more about himself. "I don't want to close doors," Jones said. "When you open a door, it will take you to a place you never knew about that you find new and exciting." Jones said he is nervous about tonight's perfor- mance. He added that "you surprise yourself by doing things you never thought you could do." Wetmore said he hopes there will be a good turnout. Ile added that a lot of hard work went into producing the play. "We worked extremely hard to get it to where it is now," Wetmore said. "I have no idea what the response is going to be." Performances of "Terrance's Embarrassment" are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night at 8 and a Sunday matinee at 1 p.m. WRESTLING Continued from Page 1 from the competitiveness of the sport. "Their help should be purely from a nutritional standpoint,"he said. "I don't think any doctor should tell a coach how to train his guys, but I'm sure this would help everyone lose weight the safe way." The NCAA enforced sport-wide rules - including a ban on rubber suits, the use of saunas and forcing athletes to weigh-in no longer than two hours before a meet. All of the changes are intended to ensure across-the-board safety for collegiate wrestling, Goss said. 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