2 - Friday, March 7, 2008 'The Ultimate Za' Not all of the University's ground- breaking achievements are confined to the classroom. In the early 1980s, students put down their books in an effort to bake the world's longest pizza. Students began work on the mas- sive Sicilian-style pie at 7 a.m. on Oct. 21, 1983, as part of a fundraiser for the United Way charity. The pizza, which was nicknamed "The Ultimate Za," measured 28 inches by 312 feet, and consisted of 900poundsofmozzarellacheese,300 pounds of pepperoni, 200 pounds of Bermuda onions, 80 pounds of green peppers and mushrooms, as well as 48 gallons of tomato sauce. These ingredients all sat atop of 1,600 poundsofdough. Local merchants donated all of the pie's ingredients. With the help of Michael Crabb, the Michigan Union Food Supervi- sor, students cooked the pizza's crust in shifts. The dough was then put through a 30-foot propane-fired oven and wrapped in plastic wrap before being rolled out across 40 eight-foot tables outside the Michigan Union. Around 4:30 p.m., students unwrapped the dough and placed cheese, tomato sauce, and various toppings and spices along the crust, which stretched longer than a foot- ball field. To keep the pizza fresh, students moved an oven along the pizza throughout parts of day. Then-Uni- versity President Harold Shapiro had the honor of cutting the first slice. The festivities also included a pizza-eating contest, where con- testants were paired into teams of a hand-tied eater and a blindfolded feeder, and an all-you-can-eat buf- fet. For three dollars, students could help themselves to pizza, salad and beer. While the event was very suc- cessful, a mound of leftovers was left behind until over 200 members of the marching band helped them- selves to the remains. The University's attempt has long since been outdone. On Dec. 8, 1990, Norwood Pick 'n' Pay Hypermar- ket in Johannesburg, South Africa claimed the record. The pizza mea- sured 112 feet, 8 inches in diameter and consisted of more than one half ton of flour, nearly a ton of tomato puree, and 1,700 pounds of cheese. The Ultimate Za was not the Uni- versity's first foray into the world of record-breaking snacks. The year before students set a world record by assembling the 300-foot long "Wol- verine sub" sandwich. ALEX KAZICKAS "The Ultimate Za," baked by University students and employees in 1983, was at that time the largest pizza ever made. It was longer than a football field and topped with pepperoni, onions, peppers and mushrooms. 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CAMPUS EVENTS& NOTES Ice hurled from Symposium on roof of garage women's role in damages car WHERE: Parking Lot W-2, 513 Division Street WHEN: Thursday at about 1 a.m. WHAT: An unknown person threw ice from the top of the Thompson Street carport and damaged a parked car, DPS retorted Police have no sus- health care WHAT: A "State of the Knowledge Symposium" to examine women s achieve- ment of leadership positions in bioscience and health care. WHO: University's Women's Health Program WHEN: Today at 8:15 a.m. " ""rWHERE: Biomedical Tools taken from Pects. Science Research Buildin construction site Cash taken from Dance group near hospital purse at hospital performance UMPRIP.i Tanaaaooaoa a npaaI ig the Performing Arts A cappella show WHAT: An a cappella show featuringrisque humor. Tickets are $7 at the door for students. 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The Michigan women's basketball team won its first postseason game in five years yesterday with a win over Big Ten rival Penn State. >>FOR MORE, SEE SPORTS, PAGE 8 Utah's state legislature amended its liquor laws to allow 50 percent more alcohol in a standard cocktail, The Associated Press reported. Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman has said he wants the change so Utah doesn't appear so differ- ent from the rest of the world. w hErE munversity tHospitai, 1500 East Medical Center WHEN: Wednesday at about 3:50 p.m. WHAT: A person stole power tools from a construction site in the University Hospital, DPS reported. Police are investigat- ingthecase. WHERE: C.S. Mott's Children Hospital WHEN: Wednesday at about 11:40 a.m. WHAT: Aperson stole $40 from an unattended purse in Mott's Children Hospital, DPS rted. Police have no sus- pects. WHAT: A performance by Impact Dance, a group that dances to hip-hop and jazz music, among other styles. Tickets are $7. WHO: University Activities Center WHEN: Tonight at 8p.m. WHERE: Power Center for U ~ . ,.yl.. -: vyvy~~ 4 Wondering if you're making the right career decisions? Get your questions answered with 30-Minute Mentors, brought to you by the Alumni Association. Meet one-on-one with a U-M alum in a casual setting and find out what his or her job is like. Ask the questions you want. This is your chance to get your questions answered from someone who knows. It could be the most important 30 minutes you spend on campus this spring. "Money 101: Budget! Are You Kidding Me?" ) Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Learning to budget your money is never easy-especially when you're entering a new phase of life. Find out how to speed up debt reduction and develop a plan for spending, bill paying and saving (yes-even on a tight budget). "Health 101: From Backpack to Briefcase" : Thursday, March 20, 2008 The transition from student to working professional often triggers a "quarter-life crisis." We'll assess personal interests based on the Strong Interest Inventory and use it to explore what to do when your career doesn't fulfill your personal interests. "Career 101: Your Fork Is Not a Shovel" :)Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Welcome to the only business etiquette seminar you'll ever need-a fun, hands-on and interactive program where you'll learn the do's and don'ts of any business social situation. ALL sessions are free, incLude food and pop, and run from 6-8 p.m. at the Alumni Center. Register today at www.umalumni.com/students. axv When: Friday, March 14 Sessions offered from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pick the time that fits your schedule. Where: Alumni Center, 200 Fletcher St., at the corner of Fletcher and Washington, next to the Michigan League and across from the MLB. Who: Alumni in a variety of career fields, including entertainment, finance, science, human resources, dentistry and more. 4 4 The spots are Limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 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