6A - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 6, 2005 NEWS STUDENTS Continued from page 1A and . with reports of looting and lawlessness in the area, Human is growing increasingly concerned. "Who's to say looters aren't going to approach (my parents)? The National Guard isn't even there yet," Human said. Engineering senior Mark Thom- as left his hometown of Lafayette, La. two days before the hurricane arrived. Compared with others liv- ing in southern Louisiana, Thomas said his family is doing well; they and most of their property escaped the hurricane unscathed. His fam- ily is currently helping to house refugees. While his family is safe, Thomas said he can't help but feel a great loss knowing the hurricane dev- astated New Orleans and much of southern Louisiana. "I can't watch the coverage any- more," he said. "I grew up there, and now it's all underwater." Like many college students dis- placed by the hurricane, a friend of Thomas who attends Tulane Uni- versity in New Orleans was recently admitted to the University to study for the fall semester. Thomas said his friend declined to be inter- viewed for the spot, since he is still in a state of shock. Candice Dusset, a research assis- tant for the University's Depart- ment of General Surgery, said she has learned in the past week that the hurricane destroyed the homes of all her family members in New Orleans. Except for her grandfather on her mother's side who is still miss- ing, all of her family members are safe. Dusset said because most of her family lived in New Orleans, one of her uncles will move up to Michigan to stay with her. "I'm glad everyone's safe, but now what are they going to do?" she said, adding that her fam- ily members in New Orleans will most likely have to find new jobs. LSA senior Michael Ramey, who grew up in New Orleans, said it has been upsetting watching the aftermath of the hurricane unfold. But he expects his emotional state to worsen in the future. "I think it will hit me the hard- est when I actually return," he said. Despite the difficulty of the past week, Human, the LSA freshman, said he looks forward to starting school. "I think I will be fine," he said. "I'm actually really excited to start school so I can get my mind off it. Right now, every time I pick up the newspaper I get upset." CHANGES Continued from page 3A similar programs, said Michigan Student Assembly Presi- dent Jesse Levine. More than 350 students attended the program, which was sponsored by M-Justice, a new initiative by the Uni- versity's Division of Student Affairs. There, they listened as speaker Maura Cullen, an educational consultant, implored them to reach out to students from different backgrounds. "Going to college is like going from Kansas to Oz. Life is very different. People look different, and they talk dif- ferent," she told her audience. Additionally, 14 student and administrative groups from across campus joined forces to fos- ter further interaction through community ser- vice. Program leaders used the Ginsberg Center's annual Community Plunge, a fair for various com- munity programs, to bring students of different backgrounds together to address social injustices through local service organizations. Activities ended Monday night with "ExChange," an organized dialogue held at Palmer Commons. Students learned about labeling during an exercise in which each was required to select an identity. Then, breaking into groups, they outlined various stereotypes that are com- monly applied to their group. Students said they found it difficult to settle on one identity, many acknowledging Cullen's statement that comnmon social identifications are broad and often too rigid. "Initially, I chose the label 'woman' and later, I chose the label 'African-American,' as different aspects revealed themselves throughout the discussion" said LSA junior Temeca Simpson. At a glance, the day was a success. Lured by free food and opportunities for community service, students came and made the connections Tinnin and other event plan- ners desired. But program planners acknowledge that it is up to the students to integrate their social groups. "We have more in common than we have different, but we tend to notice the differences first," Cullen told her audience. "But noticing doesn't make us bad people. It's what we do when we notice that counts." - Jeremy Davidson contributed to this report PIONEER Continued from page 3A In 1983, Davenport retired from the University after having become the William Beaumont Professor Emeritus of Physiology in 1978. He soon pursued a notable career as a medical historian, chronicling the history of disciplines such as physiology and the University's medical school. Robert Kelch, University executive vice presi- dent of medical affairs, said of Davenport in a statement: "Dr. Davenport was one of my most memorable and effective teachers. His charismatic approach and wealth of knowledge and experience always kept me and my classmates spellbound. I feel a deep sense of loss." Davenport is survived by his son, Robertson Davies Davenport, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Wirth, both of whom are faculty members of the University's medi- cal school. Tulane University freshman Jennie Liang of Queens, N.Y. leaves the student Center at Georgia Tech in Atlanta last Wednes- day. She decided to go home after being evacuated from the New Orleans campus. 01 r, The bead Gallery LOCATED AT 309 E. LIBERTY (n 00 Beads from all over the world One of a kind finished jewelry BRIA RWOoD MALL' NEAR JONATHAN B. 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