LOCAL/S TATE *CAMPUS 'U' chosen to participate in Internet2 access Selected to join a team of 10 other institutions, the University will partici- pate in the "Early Adopters Program," an initiative designed to advance cam- pus computing technologies in prepa- ration for Internet2. The program, which is sponsored by the Ann Arbor-based company Univer- sity Corporation for Advanced Internet Development with funding from the National Science Foundation, will pro- vide a testing ground for the utilization * ofimiddleware technologies. Middle- ware, also known as the middle layer, is comprised of authentication, autho- 1iztion and security services. As a result of being a participant in . h program, the University will have access to advanced software that would improve stability and security for the .University's computing. The University will also offer the opportunity to create a national model for the implementa- tion of the technology. The selected universities, which include Johns Hop- kins University, University of Southern California and Dartmouth College, were chosen based on proposals. The proposals were judged for their com- mitment to pursue the deployment of a cpre middleware infrastructure. Series celebrates achievements of blacks in fine arts The University's School of Music and the University Musical Society will be wrapping up their week-long celebration of the achievements of blacks in the fine and performing today, tomorrow and Wednesday. The series of events, which include performances, lectures and discus- sions, also focuses on the relationship between arts and education. Today's events will include a panel discussion highlighting the impact of gospel music at 9:30 a.m., a talk by choreog- rapher Pamela Joseph titled, "Learn- ing Through the Art of Dance" sleduled for 2:30 p.m., and a cham- bers music concert at 4 p.m. All three _events are scheduled to take place in Rackham Auditorium. There is a day-pass available for all three events for $20. Tomorrow's events at Rackham Auditorium include a discussion by theater professor OyamO Gordon titled "The Impact of Theater and Drama on Learning" at 9 a.m. and a performance of excerpts from Liyanja and Colored Peoples Times by students at 2 p.m. For more details about events and admission costs please call 764-0596. ,_ C enter to host forums on human rights violations The University's Center for European StSudies will sponsor a series of events Thursday focusing on the causes of gross violations of humans rights. The discussions will be held in Room 1636 of the International Institute and begin at 9 a.m. with an event titled "Refugees." Brian Porter, assistant pro- : ssor of history, will chair the discus- sion, which will include presentations by visiting history Prof. Albert Van Qt:udoever and Jacqueline Bhaba from the University of Chicago Law School. The series will continue at I p.m. with political science Prof. Harold Jacobson hosting a session on the "Minority/Majority." Contributors include Bernard Cook from Loyola University and Carole Fink from Ohio date University. The series will conclude at 3 p.m. when Daniela Gobetti from the Center for European Studies is scheduled to lead a discussion on "The Role of International Law." Bling Ling and Beter Kalbe, visiting professors at the Law School will also participate in the discussion. X Compiled Ifom stafffreports. The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 6, 2000 - 3A School shooting spurs success of gun lock giveaway PETER CORNUE/Daily An Amtrak train arrives at the Ann Arbor station yesterday. Certain routes may be changed to go through Ann Arbor. Amtr ak may Ireroute l*intofes through city FLINT (AP) - In the wake of the shooting death of a 6-year-old girl, 200 free gun locks were distributed to people here within about 30 minutes. Last week, a 6-year-old boy killed fellow first-grader, 6-year-old Kayla Rolland, with a stolen handgun he apparently discovered loaded and lying in a bedroom at a "flop- house" where he was staying. The shooting occurred a day after the two apparently had scuffled on the playground at Buell Elementary School in Mount Morris Township. Prosecutors have said the boy is too young to understand what he was doing and proba- bly won't be charged. The child told investigators Wednesday that the shooting was an accident and that he had only been trying to scare the girl. The boy put the gun in his desk after the shooting and went to the school office, school Superintendent Ira Rutherford said. And after police questioned him he sat there drawing pictures. People showed up well in advance of the giveaway Saturday. The locks are intended to prevent small fingers from slipping around the trigger of a gun. "Keep them coming," shouted gun owner Henry Bilal of Flint, who came too late to get a lock. "You've got our attention." The free Master Lock brand key-entry gun lock is a metal cylinder that is installed to block the trigger, making it impossible to fire the gun. President Clinton has said he would push congressional leaders to pass legislation requir- ing the locks; gun advocates have countered that such talk is an empty political gesture, and criminals will still have access to guns. Many gun manufacturers are already dis- "But it's important that people understand this doesn't replace education and warning that guns aren't toys." - Mary Grba President-elect of the Flint chapter of the Emergency Nurse Association tributing them with new guns. The lock distribution was coordinated by the Flint chapter of the Emergency Nutrses Association. "We probably could have given away a thousand," said Mary Grba, a registered nurse with Genesys Health System and president- elect of the nurses group. "But it's important that people understand this doesn't replace education and warnings that guns aren't toys." Children should be taught the difference between gun violence on television and the real-life consequences of firearm use, and to leave guns alone if found, she told The Flint Journal for a story Sunday. The association plans another giveaway in about a month and also will hand out gun locks at a safety fair in Holly on May 20. Hunter Larry Jozwiak of Flushing was among the first in line. "My rifles are in a locked gun cabinet and the room is locked, but you can never be tbo safe," said Jozwiak, who has two children,; a newborn and a 2-year-old. By Jon Zemke Daily Staff Reporter In an effort to open itself up to a wider pas- senger base, Amtrak announced plans last week to route trips from Chicago to New York City and Chicago to Toronto through Ann Arbor. "These are visions for the future," said Clif- ford Black, Amtrak's director of public affairs. "They will eventually take place, exactly when I don't know." Although Black said these plans are tenta- tive, he expects them to materialize within the next few years. The rerouting will add stops in Ann Arbor and Dearborn, while eliminating stops in Lans- ing, Durand, Lapeer, Flint and Port Huron for the Westbound Lakes Cities and the Westbound Wolverine routes. "There are great offerings for Ann Arbor, but not right now," Black said. "Amtrak has long- term plans to significantly increase train service to Ann Arbor, Toronto and New York." Ann Arbor residents who want to take the International Route to Toronto have to board at the Windsor station, because the Chicago to Toronto route passes through Port Huron. The Ann Arbor station is not part of the direct route between the Lake Shore Limited route from Chicago to New York. Amtrak may also create a Twilight Express, which would connect Chicago and New York City via the Toronto route through upstate New York. "We plan, as a vision, to operate an overnight train from Chicago to New York with stops in Ann Arbor and Dearborn," Black said. "It would go through Canada, but it wouldn't make any stops" The stops in upstate New York would include Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany on the way to New York City. Amtrak estimates the Chicago to New York trip would take one day. Passengers had mixed feelings on the new route changes. University alum Joe Griffith was critical of the route changes. "That's where I am from (Flint), and quite a few people are upset about that," Griffith said. "And they're raising prices too, so they're not too happy about that either." Griffith also spoke about the numerous peo- ple from the mid-section of Michigan's lower peninsula that were going to be inconvenienced by the route changes. "I know a lot of people from up there are going to have to come down here to go to Toronto and New York, and from what I hear they're not too happy with that," Griffith said. Other passengers applauded the rerouting, saying it would be a convenience to residents in southern Michigan. "It would be great to hop a train to New York," Eastern Michigan University alum Steve Burlison said. "If it's faster and saves money, I would take the train the more often." LIKE READING THE DAILY? TRY WRITING FOR ITS CALL US. 763-2459 y. Jaye arrested in Macomb for alleged drunken driving MACOMB TOWNSHIP (AP) - State Sen. David Jaye was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and failed a Breathalyzer test early yes- terday, a sheriff's inspector said. Jaye, who has faced drunken dri- ving charges previously, was stopped by sheriff's deputies around 1:30 a.m. on state Highway 59 and released on $100 bond at about 6 a.m. yesterday, Macomb County sheriff's Inspector Mark Hackel said. Jaye cooperated with the deputies, Hackel said. Because Jaye has not been arraigned and the information has not yet been forwarded to prosecu- tors, Hackel said he could not dis- close Jaye's blood-alcohol content. A blood-alcohol content of 0.10 percent or higher is considered drunk under Michigan law. Jaye's attorney, Rob Huth, said yesterday afternoon he hadn't had a chance to review the sheriff's department report. "It is my understanding that his blood-alcohol was right at or around the legal limit and there may be mit- igating circumstances. If not, I expect him to square up and take responsibility for his action," Huth said. Jaye could not be reached for comment yesterday afternoon. "I have been a strong supporter of and always voted for tough drunk driving laws that we are all subject to," Jaye said in a statement released by his office. "I am seeking counsel from my family and friends and ask for their prayer during this trying time." Jaye, a Washington Township Republican, served three weekends in jail in 1993 for drunken driving. He was arrested Feb. 2, 1993, after rolling through a stop sign in rural Webberville, about 20 miles east of Lansing. He was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and having an unlawful bodily alcohol content above 0.10 percent. THE CALENDAR What's happening in Ann Arbor today EVENTS Pkwy. (south of Washtenaw), 7 terian Church, 1432 Washte- p.m., 971-0605 naw, 426-3903 Rhythm and Production, Sponsored EPub Quiz, Sponsored by Conor by Taubman College, Vincent O'Neill's, Local high school Eng- SERVICES James presents the Guido A. lish teacher Geoff Cost offers Binda Exhibition, through March trivia questions for audience Campus Information Centers, 764- 24, Art & Architecture Buildin members to answer, Prizes INFO, info@umich.edu, and Room 2106, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., 76-. awarded, Conor O'Neills, 318 S. www.umich.edu/~info on the 1300 Main, 9 p.m., 665-2968 World Wide Web Jewish Art Show, Sponsored by Hil- M"Some Mysteries of Love," Spon- *Northwalk, 763-WALK, Bursley r__... _!- Arpt9b1 i niversitvPhilosonhv. 1. " - n- I"1( I