LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999 - 3 CRIME Subject struck by University "tlty vehicle A male subject was struck Tuesday morning by a University utility truck at the corner of West Medical Center Drive and Catherine Street, Department of Public Safety reports state. The subject was not injured and refused medical attention, but indicated he wouIa seek a check-up through employee health services. Wfaudulent J. Crew order placed A student in Mary Markey Residence Hall received an e-mail Monday' night confirming his pur- chase of $965 worth of merchandise from the J. Crew catalog, DPS reports state. The student said that the did not p ce the order, which used his moth- credit card number. The order was canceled and DPS is investigating the incident. Fire breaks out in Med-Sci Building A small fire involving a small amount of ethanol began Monday afternoon at the Medical Science Research Building, DPS reports e. here was no property damage, and the fire was put out with a fire extin- guisher Patient breaks leather restraints A patient at the University Medical Center caused malicious destruction Wednesday morning when he severed t of the leather belts used to pin him dAn, DPS reports state. Hospital staff requested help sub- duing the patient earlier that morn- ing. Students study loudly for exams A loud and disorderly group of about 30 students was disturbing neighbors o the second floor of Little Hall in the y Markley Residence Hall on Wednesday at 3 a.m., DPS reports state. DPS officers investigated and found the students were studying for an exam. Subject violates election laws n unidentified subject was reported t e in violation of election law on Wednesday morning, according to DPS reports. The subject was said to be cam- paigning at University Hospitals within 100 feet of a polling site. DPS officers at the scene reported finding no prob- lems. Suspect drives through the Arb suspect was found driving a vehicle in Nichols Arboretum on Tuesday night, according to DPS reports. The subject was issued a citation for being in violation of the no vehicles ordinance in the Arb. Smashed pumpkin found on sidewalk An act of malicious destruction occurred at the North Campus Northwood V apartments on Tuesday night when subjects smashed a pump- kin on the sidewalk, according to DPS reports. DPS has not identified any suspects in the incident. - Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Dave Enders. SHOUT takes nominees for Golden Apples By Jodie Kaufman Daily Staff Reporter Students don't need to shine an apple before giving it to their favorite professor - at least not if they nominate them for the 10th annual Golden Apple Award. Beginning Monday, students can vote "for a professor who is personable (and) has changed the student's life. This is a way to honor teaching instead of emphasize criticism," said Student Honoring Outstanding University Teaching co- Chair Amanda Warner, an LSA junior. SHOUT sponsors the awards and students can vote at the group's Website, wwwumich.edu/~umshout. SHOUT advisor Sara Balon said the Golden Apple Award was initiated "to recognize the out- standing teaching at the University." Past recipients have included history Prof. Sidney Fine, religion and English Prof. Ralph Williams and nursing and women's studies associ- ate Prof. Carol Boyd. "I very much appreciated this recognition com- ing from the students whom I had taught," said Fine, who won the award in 1993. This year's winning professor will be notified before the termination of the semester in December, and will be awarded and give their "last ideal lecture" on Jan. 31 at Rackham Auditorium. SHOUT's Website states the idea behind the ideal lecture comes from the inspiration of Rabbi Eliezer ben Hurkanos, who 1,900 years ago taught students to "get your life in order one day before you die." The group uses this as a reminder to the University community when it sponsors award winners' ideal last lecture. "The award represents that the community is say- ing some part of what you hoped has indeed been achieved. It is a buoyant message, encouraging me to go on and achieve more, it encourages me to do better" said Williams, who won the award in 1992. "The award has a notable impact on my life at the University of Michigan. After receiving this honor, I somehow felt more credible and thus, I became a more confident and trusting teacher," said Boyd, the first female recipient of the award. The nominations allow students to have more direct contact with the faculty., Williams said. "Students are in direct contact with the faculty. They are saying we 'alue the care and attention in dealing with education. It reproduces a fresh face to face talk, and encourages the full and direct pres- ence between the faculty and students,"' lliams said. "The award is some symbol of the process which students and I bring to class everyday, our very best communication, human to human," he added. LaVoz sponsors Dia de los Muertos celebration By Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter The ivy that curtains the windows of the Michigan Union Art Lounge creates a soft, dim atmosphere for regular exhibits and studiers. But the vibrant color scheme of its current decor, out- fitted for "Dia de los Muertos," pro- vides tough competition for the room's serene ambiance. For the last week, the Art Lounge has been appropriately decorated for a University celebration of the traditional Mexican holiday co-sponsored by La Voz Mexicana, the University's Latino/a American student organization and the Eastern Michigan University Latino/a Student Alliance. The celebration is scheduled to beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow. "It is a good thing for all different people," said LSA junior Juan Calzonzi, member of La Voz Mexicana. "Everyone has lost somebody - you're lucky if you haven't. "But to come out and just remember people that you've lost, and honor them is what it's about. It doesn't matter if you're Latin, or American, or any other race. It's not just a cultural thing - it's about remembering people who've passed on," he said. Dia de los Muertos, which translates Day of the Dead," is a traditional Mexican holiday, celebrated annually from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, The celebration marks a time to remember loved ones by offering items including certain foods that deceased loved ones enjoyed in life. The gifts are presented on "ofrendas" which are alters that are decorated with candles, skeletons and colorful objects made of tissue paper. An ofrenda has been placed in the Art Lounge. Calzonzi said that the caliber of emotional content of Dia de los Muertos is similar to Thanksgiving and Christmas season celebrated in the United States, though it is a more solemn event. "There is a lot of emotion involved," Calzonzi said. "It is more emotional than American holidays because it is the celebration of people who've died. It's a way of saying 'I remember you and I hope you enjoy this'." The ceremony will open with live music from the local drum ensemble, "Tree Town." Lucy Gajac of the Cesar Chavez Academy in Detroit will speak about Dia de los Muertos and its importance in the preservation of Latin culture in the United States. To involve children this year, La Voz Mexicana has invited a Detroit-based organization of youths to come and make their own offerings. LSA senior Marissa Cortez, member of La Voz Mexicana, said that this par- ticular group was chosen because it is comprised of ex-gang members who are encouraged to participate in differ- ent cultural events. "In Mexico, they try to place a empha- sis on children. So we're trying to carry- on that part of the tradition," Cortez said.- LSA seniors Rodolfo Palma-Lulion and Andrew Cornell march from the Shapiro Undergraduate Library to Lorch Hall in yesterday's SOLE protest. SOLE storms Lorch, urges 'U' to endorse WRC CEREMONY Continued from Page 1 Martinez thanked the evening's emcee, Delta Tau Lambda Vice President Damaris Madrigal, who has been a mentor to her as a student in high school. Martinez said Madrigal gave her "self-esteem and self-confidence." Although Associate Director of Programs for Educational Opportunity Norma Barquet couldn't attend last night's ceremony, she was honored with the Lydia Cruz & Sandra Maria Ramos Educational Achievement Award. Members of the new sorority, Sigma Lamda Gamma, took the opportunity to announce their arrival on campus. Sigma Lamda Gamma is the second Latina sorority on campus. Between the awards, Delta Tau Lamda presented speakers to inspire the audi- ence. Giving a speech titled "Circle of Culture: Creating Your Own Community," Emilia Martinez, the mul- ticultural educational resources coordi- nator for Lenawee Intermediate School District encouraged students to become leaders, take risks and reach out in their own as well as other communities. Community Partnership Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, Isabel Rodriguez, also spoke about being active in the Latino/a community. But Rodriguez focused on being active by taking part in the 2000 survey. "Something of this magnitude should not be taken lightly," Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said in the 1990 census, the Latino/a community was undercounted by 12.2 percent. She added that for every 1 percent missed in the survey, the Latino!a community could have about S2,500 in government dollars. "We con- tribute to the success of this country every day," Rodriguez said. "But we don't get the respect that we deserve." Hitting the topic home was Harvey Santana, the community outreach spe- cialist in Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's office. "We're losing out and somebody else is benefiting from it," Santana said. Southwestern High School student Christian Emmanuel strummed his guitar.while singing the closing tribute to Latinas, "Mujeres di Vinas." By Michael Grass Daily StaffReporter Unsatisfied with the University Advisory Committee on Labor Standards and Human Rights' time- line for investigating different labor codes influencing the University's licensed apparel manufacturers, about 20 University students marched to the office of committee chair and Public Policy Prof John Chamberlin. After storming the wrong office in Lorch Hall, the protesters regrouped, and found the correct location. Chamberlin was not in his office. Before leaving Lorch, the protest- ers taped signs to the office door and left a letter with their demands. Chamberlin could not be reached for comment last night. Earlier this week, Chamberlin said he didn't expect the advisory commit- tee to make a recommendation to the University administration until May after the committee has studied all of its possible labor codes. "Today is basically to show the advisory committee and the admin- istration that we're not going to accept anything less than them sign- ing on the WRC as soon as possi- ble," said LSA senior Rachel Edelman, a SOLE organizer. Last week, United Students Against Sweatshops released the Worker Rights Consortium - a system to verify and inspect labor conditions in factories producing apparel for uni- versities. Brown University was the first school to endorse the WRC last week. SOLE members fear if the University of Michigan does not endorse the WRC, it will be more difficult to fight sweatshop labor in the future. Both Chamberlin and University General Counsel Marvin Krislov have contended the University is not against the WRC, only that the policy needs further study before the admin- istration endorses any labor code. SOLE members said they will use increased pressure tactics, such as .mass protests, to force the University to sign the WRC. Edelman said if the advisory com- mittee does not move up the date of its decision, SOLE will take its com- plaints directly to the University administration, adding that she believes the committee already has enough information on the WRC to make a decision. Others joining SOLE in the protest said the University needs to take a stand and endorse the WRC. "I want to support the students in their work to educate fellow students and to work to bring about changes in the University's policies relative to the manufacturing of its athletic cloth- ing,' said Diane Christopherson, a reverend in the Guild House. - Daily Staff Reporter Jodv Simone Kay contributed to this report. UU f riday marks the end of the world wide web as you know it. 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