LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 9, 1998 - 3A Visiting prof. to give speech at Rackhamn Alid. Author and professor Richard Sennett is scheduled to deliver a lec- ture titled "The Spaces of Democracy" as part of the annual College of Architecture and Urban Planning Wallenberg lecture. Sennett, a professor at New York University and the London School of Economics, has published books on urban design, history of urban concerns and social class issues. The speech is held annually to honor University alumnus Raoul Wallenberg, who headed the Swedish delegation in World War II and was later captured by Russians. The purpose of the lecture is to honor Wallenberg's memory and focus on the social art of urban planning and architecture. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 18 at Rackham Auditorium. (Cultural emotions to be examined at lecture Psychology Prof. Phoebe Ellsworth is scheduled to present a lecture on emotion, cognition and culture. The presentation will discuss how cultural differences result in various interpretations of the environment and elicit different emotional reactions from people. She also will cover topics including general similarities and differences across cultures and how interpretation is a key factor in responses among cul- tures. The focus of the discussion will be comparing and contrasting mem- bers of the Chinese and American populaces. The event is scheduled to take place at 4:10 p.m. on March 18 in the Rackham Amphitheater. Pianist to give benefit concert Pianist Ursula Oppens will per- form a concert to benefit the Susan Lipschutz Fellowship Fund for Women Graduate Students. Lipschutz, who died last year, was an associate provost at the University. A $5,000 award will be presented on March 27 to aid a female doctor- al student with summer research and dissertation costs. The event is sponsored by the University Musical Society. For ticket information, call 647-4572. 'U' invites book artists for display The University's Special Collections Library is looking for sub- missions for the Michigan Book Artists 1998 exhibit. The presentation will focus on artists and printers who write primarily books. Submitted works must have been created in the last five years, and include a statement of the work and biographical information. The work cannot not exceed 18"-by-18" and 6" in depth when it is dis- played. Entries will be accepted from March 15 through May 1. For more informa- tion, call 764-9377. Visiting writer *series continues Author and professor Dan Bogen will read from his work as a continuing part of the Visiting Writer Series spon- sored by the English department and Borders Books and Music. Bogen, a professor at the University of Cincinnati, will read from his two books of poetry. His work has been nationally recog- nized. He also has received several . grants for his works. The reading is scheduled for 5 p.m. on March 12 in Rackham Amphitheater. - Compiled by Daily staff reporter Melanie Sampson. Cantor appointed to integrate military, gender By Katie Plona Daily Staff Reporter Upon U.S. Sen. Carl Levin's recommenda- tion, Provost Nancy Cantor was appointed Feb. 27 to a national commission that will focus on gender-integrated military training and the relationships between men and women serving the country. "I'm very, very interested and pleased to serve on it," Cantor said. Cantor was one of 10 members appointed to the Commission on Military Training and Gender Related Issues. The commission was created by the 1998 Department of Defense Authorization Act. The act called for a commission to examine the fundamental training programs for all branches of the U.S. military and, more specif- ically, to review the Armed Forces require- ments and restrictions concerning cross-gender relationships. Levin (D-Mich.) announced Cantor's appointment last month, saying that Cantor's experience in social psychology and her back- ground in education makes her "an important asset to this commission." Levin stressed the importance of evaluating the issue of gender-integrated training within the military. "The issue of gender-integrated training in the military affects every man and woman in uniform in this country, and a thorough, bal- anced review of this issue is vital to ensure our Armed Forces are doing the best possible job of training our military members to carry out their duties," Levin said in a written state- ment. Cantor also said the issues the commission will tackle are extremely significant. "I think it's an issue of great national policy "The issue of gender-integrated training in the military affects every man and woman in uniformi ths contry." - Sen. Carl Levin D-Mich. concern and has interesting ramifications about how we think about ... social behavior," she said. Cantor became University provost more than six months ago, after serving as dean of the Rackham Graduate School. Prior to holding these posts, Cantor chaired the. department of psychology at Princeton University and was a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Cantor was one of five commissioners U' quiz bowl team regionals, advances By Carly Southworth Daily Staff Reporter A team of five University students out of the 20 members of the Michigan Academic Competition Program brought back the championship award after competing in the Region Seven College Bowl Incorporated Tournament last month. Eighteen colleges and universities from Michigan and Ohio participated in the tournament. Craig Barker, an LSA sophomore and team member, said the Michigan team performed exceptionally well in the competition. "I think the Michigan team played above and beyond the call of duty," said Barker, who won the Jeopardy College Championship last year. LSA junior Patty Dark, said her team faced tough competition in the tourna- ment. The team's dynamics and individ- ual members gave it strength, Dark said. "We have some pretty phenomenal players," Dark said. "Our freshman, Mike Davidson, is absolutely phenome- nal." The team will now represent Seven in the national compe April at the University of Texas. schools from across the nati compete for the nationa Universities including H Stanford and New York Univer will be represented at the comp A University of Michigan te home the national title in 1996, ther Dark nor Barker would m predictions about how the tea place in Texas. "I don't really want to jinx an Dark said. "I think we won' school down by any means."' Barker said it is hard to pred will happen in Texas. "I think it is too early to ga opinion. We are up against th the best," Barker said. "I think be representative of what N schools can do" Rackham fifth-year stude Molinari said he thinks the tea good chance of victory in Daly appointed by Levin, the senior democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee and Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.), who chairs the committee. The other five commission members were selected by the House National Security Committee. The commission is expected to propose ways to improve the training programs and their requirements and restrictions, which Cantor said will take place in the next year. victonous at to nationals "We won all of our games quite com- Region fortably this weekend. I think we are tition in clearly the strongest team in the Sixteen region," Molinari said. "That gives us ion will hope when it comes to nationals:' i title. Unlike other teams, the University's Harvard, team does little to prepare for a tourna- sity also ment, said Dark. etition. "There are schools where you sit down am took and memorize," Dark said. "I think for but nei- nationals, we are going to do something, ake any but not on a level of memorization." am may Molinari said the team plans to prac- tice during a few weekends and com- nything," pete in small tournaments before t let the nationals. Team members plan to brush up on dict what their weakest areas -- art and music - before the tournament, Dark said. auge any "They can ask you anything about e best of anything," Dark said. we- will The national champions are awarded Michigan a trophy. In the past, the winning team represented the nation in a tournament nt Rory in England, but plans for the 1998 am has a champion team have not been set, as. Barker said. MARGARET MYERS/Daily George Stephanopoulos, former senior adviser to President Clinton, spoke about politics at Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 28. e ! Politicaltak f Stphnopuos By Margene Eriksen Daily Staff Reporter Wearing an "I love Ypsilanti" but- ton and cracking jokes, George Stephanopoulos, former senior adviser to President Clinton, spoke to the newly formed Washtenaw County Economic Club on Feb. 28 at Eastern Michigan University. In front of a nearly full auditori- um, Stephanopoulos reminisced fondly about Ypsilanti, a city he vis- ited during the last presidential debate. Stephanopoulos spoke can- didly about politics and the presi- dent. He also talked about his new positions as a visiting professor at Columbia University and an ABC news political analyst. "When I left the White House, I was pretty clear I would say every- thing I know," Stephanopoulos said about the intimate knowledge he took with him. "I hope one of the things I'bring to ABC is the benefit of my experience, not only what I know specifically about the Clintons or the White House, but how the White House works." His speech, titled "Politics; the Art of the Impossible, a View from Washington," expressed his opinions on past, present and future politics. He spoke of how inexperienced he was when he first began working for Clinton. To the amusement of the audience, he told a story about being too shy to talk to Melanie Griffith at the president's Inaugural Ball. Despite resigning from his post as senior adviser, Stephanopoulos said he still believes in and admires Clinton. "President Clinton will, be the first president to serve two terms as head of the world's only super power;' he said. "It's a marvelous time to be an American, a time of peace and prosperity." Stephanopoulos then addressed the sexual harassment and miscon- duct allegations against the presi- dent. "I believe the Paula Jones sexual harassment suit is a joke. Her job right now is suing the president, he said. Stephanopoulos' tone changed when he addressed the Monica Lewinski issue. "I believe the president has an obligation to come forward and be straight with the public," he said' adding that if the allegations are true, Clinton's actions would be a serious breach of presidential con- duct. He also said Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr was using unfair tac- tics in investigating the allegations, but now may be on the right track. "The biggest disservice (Starr) has done to America is to drag this out for so long," Stephanopoulos said. Stephanopoulos said that during his tenure as senior adviser, he wished Clinton would have been stronger on human rights issues when dealing with China. But he said he was pleased that Clinton is considered by the public as the "education president." Regarding the future in the political arena, Stephanopoulos said Vice President Al Gore will need to establish his own identi- ty. Stephanopoulos said he may do this by making a woman his running mate in the 2000 elec- tion. He also added that there would be room for a "non-crazy" Ross Perot- type candidate. Economic club representatives said the club's events are to benefit the entire community, not just the EMU campus. Presently, students are not involved in the club's events. "I think this will be very good for Eastern as well as the commu- nity," said Kandi Pettit, an EMU graduate student. INTERESTED IN MAKING .DAILY? CALL 76- 420 MAYN University of Michigan Hillel and Greek Week 1998 present Comedian Saturday, March 21 Hill Auditorium University of Michigan 8:00 pm Tickets: $1 students, $15/non-students at Hillel 1429 Hill Street, (313) 769.0500 & Ticketmaster, (313) 763-TKTS to charge by phone. For more info call (313) 769-0500. A Hill Street Forum presentation / Hillel ILIII QJIJLL2 A.Rz What's happening in Ann Arbor today GROUP MEETINGS Q Conservative Minyan, 769-0500, Hillel. 1429 Hill St.. 8 o.m. 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