The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 13, 1999 - 7A 4 By Merrin Jump The Miami Student (Miami U.) OXFORD, Ohio (U-WIRE) - Miami University has opted not to join a proposed national movement aiming to eliminate sweat- shops use to produce collegiate apparel, labeling the initiative as "inadequate." The Fair Labor Association, a non-profit enti- ty, has proposed a universal Code of Conduct for versities to follow that would allegedly help eliminate the use of sweatshops in manufactur- ing collegiate apparel. Some universities, such as Miami, see the proposal in a different light. The university, which currently does not have a code of conduct, formed the Miami Licensing Fair Labor Committee last spring to address the issue. The committee is comprised of adminis- trators and two students, Derek Coons and Laura Kudravetz, appointed by former Associated Student Government President Nathan Estep. After a few meetings, the committee decided the while the FLA was an attempt to eliminate sweatshop use, more could be done. "We don't believe it adequately addresses women's rights, workers rights and living wage issues," said Richard Keebler, director of pur- chasing. Because Miami does not have a code of con- duct, there is a possibility its apparel is made in sweatshops. For example, the football team uses Nike uniforms, even though Nike's working conditions in China were reported two years ago as hazardous and unjust. Sportswear companies, including Nike, offer the sports teams a bid price, and the university helps decide which bid to choose (usually the lowest). Nike offers teams, the most appealing bid, with a "buy one, get one free" deal for shoes, and offers discounts on wristbands, gloves, and a reduced rate for clothing, accord- ing to Chris Otto, business manager of intercol- legiate athletics. However, the committee chose not to take the FLA's route because it saw flaws in the FLA's proposal, according to Coons, also a member of Students for Peace. Although the FLA would oversee the moni- toring of each company's compliance with its Code of Conduct by accrediting independent monitors, this objective "has no teeth", Coons claimed. The FLA monitors would notify a company before monitoring. This could allow it to prepare and alter its working conditions from their orig- inal state. Also, the FLA board is comprised of compa- ny representatives such as Reebok, Nike and Kathy Lee Gifford, which have a history of sweatshop labor use. Coons claimed this made the FLA a "biased organization, mainly by cor- porations that have been actively oppressing workers and had histories of sweatshops." Additionally, the FLA would operate under limited disclosure, which means that although companies would have an indepen- dent contractor to randomly monitor facto- ries used by a university's licensing group, the obtained information would not be avail- able to the public. Keebler said the issue cannot be "solved overnight," and Miami is looking for other options. "The problem is that although the FLA is organized, there doesn't seem to be much orga- nization of universities who have chosen not to join the FLA," Keebler said, "and what happens is most people receive the request through the American Council on Education, who decided simply not to ignore the request instead of choosing to answer in the negative. We chose to answer in the negative Fewer. than 20 universities have joined the FLA. But at least three of those universities, includ- ing Brown. have sent the FLA a letter stating they would withdraw from the organization if crucial changes were not made to make it more effective. Coons said the committee talkea about alter- natives, such as forming a coalition with other universities in efforts to create a code of con- duct, or wait to see if the FLA changes its stan- dards to become more effective. But Keebler said the key objective is collaboration. "There are thousands of institutions who license their marks for others, and if everyone takes their own slant on what is or isn't accept- able as far as labor standards across the world, it is going to be totally ineffective." Keebler said. * , By Katie Goldsmith Iowa State Daily AMES, Iowa (U-WIRE) - Accompanied by exploding streamers and fire- works, Iowa State President Martin Jischke announced an $80 million donation to the College of Agriculture Thursday, putting an end to weeks of speculation. The anonymous gift, announced in a ceremony on central campus, is the West ever given to a college or university in the state of Iowa. It also is the fourth largest given to a public land-grant university, the eighth largest to any public university and the 26th largest to any institution of higher education. "This is a record-breaking day in the history of our university," Jischke said at the announcement. The gift will be applied toward plant research, farm profitability and education in the field of agronomy, among other uses. "This is a transforming gift," Jischke said. "With this gift, we plan to make the best agronomy department in the world." All $80 million is not new to the university. Some was part of a $34 million in 1996 that kicked off Campaign Destiny, the university's largest private nd-raising initiative ever. $30 million of the original gift was invested for ISU to be received upon the death of the donor. Jischke declined to name the donors, saying it was their wish to remain anony- mous. "They were typical Iowans, hard working, and their success grew out of their work ethic," he said. "This couple who made this gift to Iowa State would be the first to admit they were just normal Iowans. "They were rich in more important ways than financially - they were rich in family and rich in generosity, which we are about to experience today," he said. In a copyrighted article published Thursday, The Des Moines Register named the donors as the late Raymond and Mary Baker of Des Moines. However, members of the ISU administration declined comment on the iden- tity of the donors, saying it was their wish to remain anonymous. Karen Bolluyt, head of information services for the College of Agriculture, said she was disappointed that the Register would try to identify the donors when they wished to remain anonymous. "The donors were simple, modest people, and we are doing our best to honor their wishes," she said. Velma Morrison, sister-in-law of Mary Baker, told the Iowa State Daily she was not able to confirm that the Bakers were the $80 million donors. "I know that they gave a very good amount of money to the university," she said, "but I don't know the exact amount." Murray Blackwelder, vice president of External Affairs, also declined to con- firm reports that the Bakers are the donors. including Absopure, began to give away. Athletic Director Tom Goss made the policy change last Wednesday after fans complained about the lack of water available in the stadium. "My friends and I drank a lot of water before the game because we knew they wouldn't let us bring any of it in," said LSA first-year student Natalie Thomson, referring to the Notre Dame game. "My boyfriend and I were sitting with a group of friends who actually left because they were so dehydrated," she said. "They all had money to buy water but the lines at the concession stands were just so long." LSA first-year student Michael Simon said he disagrees with the stadi- um policy. "I was prettx upset with the policy because I was sick that day," Simon said. "I bought three bottles right away and paid $9, which is way too expensive anyway. Really, the whole thing was ridiculous." Madej said stadium officials sympa- thize with spectators "We have to realize that there are just some times were we can't keep up with our fans' demand for water or other beverages," Madej said. "If three times the amount of water we usually have wasn't enough for the fans, what is?" poop aw SPORTSMINDED INDIVIDUALS. Are you tired of working too hard for not enough money? Then you owe it to yourself to give us a call. Enthusiastic individuals wanted for Ann Arbor office. Short walk from campus. Offering evening and weekend hours. $10/hour to start. Call Bernie 913-5995. 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Enthusiastic, responsible, and flexible students to work with the traumatically brain injured in a semi-independent living environment. We offer flex. hrs., competitive wages & benefits, P/T & FIT positions avail. The ideal job for college students. Interested applicants contact Jason at Residential Placement & Consultants. Phone 677-3222. Fax 734-677-3348. WANTED: HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS Healthy men and women ages 18-65 who are non-smoking and not taking any medications are needed to participate in a study examining the effect of commonly used medications on enzymes found in the liver and intestine. The study requires a physical exam and a 2 week stay in the General Clinical Research Center at the University of Michigan Hospital where you will have commonly performed procedures. Compensation is provided. For more information call Tele Care at (734) 763-9000 and enter code 2205 and leave your name and phone number. WANTED: STRONG, ENERGETIC, reliable person for part-time barn help. 995- 0092. WANTED: STUDENT to work in Genetics Division office. Flexible hours. Medical Campus. $7 per hour. Call 763-0651. WORK STUDY STUDENTS needed for several office positions at Student Publications.We're looking for punctual, energetic students for 4ssisting w/ some or all of mail, phones, filing, cash receipts, library, database coordination, classified paste up & advertising tear down.Various hrs. avail. Pay $6.50-$7/hr. Call Judy Ferrell for info. or apply at 764-0550, 210E Student Publications. WORK STUDY STUDENTS. Fall/Winter positions available with option to continue summer. Learn a variety of work skills related to conference planning in higher education. Positions available in accounting, web-searching and general office. Computer experience helpful. Casual attire. Central campus location. Contact Susan at 615-3154 or Terry at 998-7027. WORK-STUDY OR for course credit: We are looking for students to assist us with ongoing health, aging and gender research projects at ISR, $8-$I 1/hr. Duties to include respondent interviewing, data coding, data entry, mass mailings and general office duties. If you are interested in hands on learning of the social research process and are computer literate, please call 763-5890. EEO Employer. www.PopWall.com- FUNKIFY YOUR DORM ROOM. Posters, bean bags, lava lamps & more. For on-campus job-call toll- free 1-87-POPWALL-1 . BABYSITTER NEEDED- Approximately I0-15 hrs. per month. Own trans. or willing to take bus. Call 913-0126. BABYSITTER WANTED for 2 toddlers. Two mornings or afternoons per week. Days/times neg. Competitive rates. Own transportation required. Ellen 662-2567. -BABYSITTER WANTED, Tues. & Thurs. 3-5pm for 8 yr. old. Call 662-9505. CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR our 3-mo. old boy in Burns Park Ann Arbor home. 3 days/wk. Approx. 30 hrs. 734-332-0194. CARING, ENERGETIC babysitter needed for 3 yr. old boy. 5-9 hrs./wk. mcl. 2 aftemoons & Weds. evening. Own trans. & refs. required. Call 663-8090. CHILD CARE NEEDED in my A2 home Wed. 3:30-8 p.m. ASAP, non-smk., ref. & exp. req. Call Anne 734-741-0530. CHILD CARE NEEDED in our Ann Arbor home for our 2 children ages 1 & 3. 16 hrs. per month, $9/hr. Call 677-1360., PART-TIME JOB Available Immediately. Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic person needed for household management, companionship for 3 boys after school, driving, errands, light cleaning and laundry for Ann Arbor family. M-F 2:30-5:30 with some flexibility to fit your schedule. Reliable car is a plus, but not required. Excellent driving record and references are essential. Work through June or longer. Paid vacation. $11/hr. Call 665-6615 between 6 and 10 pm. PART-TIME NANNY. Rewarding position as a nanny/mother's helper, after school and one evening. 3 boys, 12, 9, 6. Need a responsible person to assist them in getting to and from after school programs/ initiating homework/ running errands. Position ideal for students, 3-6:30 pm, 4-5 aftemoons, and one evening per week. We seek a responsible, non-smoking individual, with reliable transportation, good driving record, and references. Competitive compensation. Please call 662-1660 evenings after 7 pm. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE seeks in-home child care for 3 yr. old. Fri. mornings. & other times. Please call 995-9557. RELIABLE CHILDCARE for 1 & 4 yr old. Th 12:30-5. Own transportation. $8/hour. 994-8553. SEEKING AN ENERGETIC, loving and dependable person to care for a 14-month yr. old daughter. Looking for 10+ hours/week. Previous exp. w/toddlers pref. Own trans. or willing to walk. Call Jennifer at 668,6462. SITTER NEEDED in my home for 2 children over 11 yrs. 3pm - 7pm any day of the week. Call (248) 552-2966. TEACHER! PART-TIME for before & after school child care program in the Ann Arbor public schools. Great fun! 7:15-9 am &/or 3:10-6 p.m. M-F. Pay starts at $7/hr. Call Beth or Laura 761-7101. WANTED: PERSON TO VISIT our home from 4-7pm to drive kids to activities & help w/ homework 5 days/wk. Call 827-2314. BROADENkYOUR horizons! Native English speakers are needed to join the conversation partner program at the Michigan Language Center. Spend as little as one hour each week (more if you wish) speaking with nationals from foreign lands. The cost is free, and the benefits are many. Call 663-9415. COULD THE TRUE heir to the British throne be American? An amazing story: http://members.aol.com/hrhumprey GET PAID 2 SURF THE NET! Endless income possibilities. www.alladvantage.com ID # EAN-028. MICHIGAN WOMEN'S Basketball is looking for male players to practice against, approximately (3) times a week. Come be a, part of a growing program. High school experience. Call Eileen @ 763-1443. .w CHILD CARE WANTED to care for lively I1 yr. old son. Must have car to pick him up from school at 2:30, do homework & watch him until 5:30 p.m. Good salary, maleWor female encouraged to apply. Call Fred. Home 332-1494. Office 647-4320. CHILDCARE NEEDED for 3 great children, ages 6,7,& 9 every Thur. from 2:30p-6p. Additonal eves./ wknd. hrs. avail. Car req. Call 662-1706. CHILDCARE NEEDED FOR our sweet daughters, 5 and 2 yrs. old. Two mi. from campus, hrs. very flex., but own car nec. Call 936-1110 or 454-7269 (days) or 994- 0361 (eves). k b t ABLE CHILD CARE needed. 10-15 hrs./wk. after school and weekend evenings. Must have exp. and trans. 663-3482. AFFECTIONATE CHILD care for our 3 children ages 3, 7, & 10. Thurs. 3:30-8 in our NE A2 home. Own car. No smkg. 996-4136. AFTER SCHOOL CARE for 2 older children, approx. 8 hrs, 2 days per week. Nice family. Must have own trans. Call Janet 747-8991. AFTER SCHOOL, SAT a.m. Care for 2 energetic 12 & 15 yr. old boys. Must drive. No smoking. Male or female. 994-8910 eve. & 973-1884 daytime. 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Easy access from center campus via the U of M Northwood bus. Need indivs. with flex. scheds. and interest in or exp. working The UM Department of Dance Welcomes you to Fall, 1999 All UM students invited to: Audition... BFA/BDA/MFA concert auditions Fri., Sept. 10, 4:15 pm, Dance Bldg., UM Dance Co. audition Mon., Sept. 13, 2:30 pm, Dance Bldg. Register for dance courses... Dance Div. #671 Course #220 "The Art of Dance," 3 cr., meets MW 11-12:30 RC. Course #358/650, "Dances for Latinos/as" 3 cr., meets MW 11-12:30, Dance Bldg. Note others listed in the time schedule! For info.: 763-5460 Directions/upcoming events:763-5461 Creative Movement & Drama for Children, K-5th. 930-9560. CANCUN & JAMAICA SPRING Break Specials! 7 Nights Air, Hotel, Free Meals, Drinks From $399! I of 6 Small Businesses Recognized For Outstanding Ethics! spnngbreaktravel.com 1-800-678-6386. EARLY SPRING BREAK specials! Bahamas Party Cruise 5 Days $279! Includes Most Meals! Awesome Beaches, Nightlife! 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Call after 6 p.m. 734-994-3811. AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE needed for two girls, ages 5 and 8. Three afternoons per week, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. in my Ann Arbor home Own transportation and references required. Non-smoking, $8.00/hour. Call Karen at 734-995-1004 or 734-971-7080. ANN ARBOR FAMILY seeks sitter for 2nd grade girl one weeknight weekly. Close to campus. Own car helpful. $10/hour. Please call 668-8873. ARE YOU FUN, reliable, with lots of energy? Dynamic duo seek a babysitter to give mom a break. $8/ hour. Mon./Wed. 11:30-2:30 and/or Tues./Thur. 8:30-noon. Need car and references:663-0191. BABY-SITTER NEEDED for 3 school aged children. Mon, Tues, & every other Fri 11:30-5:30. Own trans. Non smkg. Job share ASIAN COUPLE SEEKS egg donor. Help make a loving contribution to start life. Must be healthy. Under age of 35. Call Kay 810- 714-3451 for application. Everything kept confidential. FREE PERSONALS for students! 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