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Rubadeau last year.
Students in Rabkin's class applaud-
ed and cheered as he accepted the
award.
"He loves what he does, and that's
infectious," said LSA sophomore
Samantha Force, a former Daily Arts
writer.
Rabkin said he was surprised to
win the award because he thought
that as the age gap between him-
self and his students grew, winning
became less of a possibility.
"Of course it's an enormous
honor," Rabkin said. "It's the stu-
dents you teach for, not your col-
leagues, so it's an incredible honor.
But to be candid, I had gotten to
the point of thinking 'it's just not
going to happen.' "
English department chair Sido-
nie Smith said it is Rabkin's
treatment of .his students, both in
research and the classroom, which
helps to engage them in learning.
"I think that Eric is motivated by
a profound respect for students as
inquirers and scholars," she said.
As part of the award, Rabkin
will deliver his "ideal last lecture"
on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Rackham
Auditorium. Rabkin plans to keep
the topic of the lecture secret until
then.
He said that although his first
focus when teaching a course is the
specific material, he also works to
give students universal tools for
learning.
"It would be wrong to say that I
design my courses so that people
will become better at constructing
ideas and communicating them,
because that's not the first thing
I'm thinking of - but I'm always
thinking of that," he said.
In his courses, Rabkin draws the
line between homework and "real
work" to engage his students in
collaborative projects.
His efforts include a research
project on the evolution of literary
genres with economics Prof. Carl
Simon.
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allowed her to resume her teaching
position and provided compensation
for her absence.
Biddinger said Cruz-Sojo's situ-
ation is not unique, but could not
name other specific incidents.
She said there is a general lack of
similar documented cases at the Univer-
sity because of the absence of an orga-
nized system to handle visa issues.
The University has various
resources to assist international stu-
dents and GSIs. The International
Center works with other University
offices to provide advice and sup-
port for international students.
Other international . students
expressed satisfaction with the Uni-
versity's resources.
The International Center is
"extremely helpful," said Engineer-
ing senior Xu Han, who is from
China.
International Services Director
Rodolfo Altamirano emphasized
that students should look at the cen-
ter's website, umich.edu/-icenter,
and plan ahead in order to avoid
problematic situations.
According to GEO, however,
planning can't solve everything.
"Marta is a student. She only had
two weeks to take care of this kind
of thing. As far as I know, she allot-
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her article fulfills the goal of the journal
- to intellectually examine the State of
Israel and its people.
She wanted to examine what it means
to be a Zionist as well as gay or lesbian.
Some Palestinian students were
invited to contribute to the journal but
refused because she said the title of the
journal betrays its bias.
LSA senior Rama Salhi, president of
Students Allied for Freedom and Equal-
ity, a pro-Palestinian group, said she and
other Palestinian students declined the
journal's invitation to contribute articles
after meeting with the editors.
"Its ownership has a problem," Salhi
said, adding that she didn't think the
word "Michigan" should be part of
the journal's title because the publica-
tion does not represent the views of all
Michigan students.
Salhi said by using the word "Israel"
in the title, the journal acknowledges
Israel's rights to exist, a key contention
in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
"It lacks a sense of legitimacy," she
said. "It's hard to claim to be neutral, if
it's already dismissing a particular per-
spective."
In addition, Salhi said she declined to
contribute for fear that her articles would
be tokenized as the Arab perspective.
"I didn't feel my views would be
respected," she said. "I wasn't very
trustworthy of the undertone that would
be assigned with my perspective."
Salhi said that she agrees the jour-
nal focuses on the society of Israel as a
whole rather than magnifying the con-
flict. But she said the journal won't be
the forum of discussion what the editors
hope for.
"I would not submit anything that I
have written, (but) I'm not particularly
offended by this," she said.
The Michigan, Israel Observer will
hold a mass meeting in the Perlman
Honors Commons in Mason Hall on
March 9 at 8 p.m.
The event is intended to allow stu-
dents to meet the staff and discuss the
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said Mariella Mecozzi; senior assistant
director of pre-professional services at
the Career Center.
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(March 21 to April 19)
This is a good day to talk to bosses,
parents and important people. They
think you're charming! They also
assume you think along their lines.
(Whether you do or don't.)
TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20)
Your appreciation of beauty is height-
ened today. Try to go somewhere so you
can see something beautiful. Visit gal-
leries, libraries, museums and boutiques.
Go to a park.
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
Someone will be generous to you
today. Be receptive and open to the
offers from others. This help could be
practical or just psychological support.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
You're very sensitive to what others
need today. Because of this, conversa-
tions with others are meaningful, gentle
and mutually satisfying.
LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22)
This is a lovely day at work. You're
very aware of how others do things;
therefore, you know how to fit in.
Something could happen that boosts
your earnings in some way. (Fingers
crossed.)
VIRGO
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
Even if you don't know why, you're
happier today. All your conversations
with others are sweet and rewarding.
Some of you can make money from your
writing or your communicating style
today.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
This is an excellent day for business
and commerce. If you shop, you'll buy
something beautiful or attractive and get
a good value. In fact, buying art could be
profitable.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Today both the Moon and Venus are
lined up in your sign. This gives you a
balanced outlook on things. It also
makes you appreciate beauty. It's a good
day to buy -wardrobe items.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
You feel gentle with yourself today.
You see that if you can't love yourself,
how can you love anyone else?
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to March 20)
Because you're unusually sensitive to
others, your conversations with friends
and groups will be very winning and
very pleasant. People want to be in your
company today.
YOU BORN TODAY Because you're
always willing to give up things for oth-