2A - Wednesday, October 1, 2008 2A -Wednsda, Ocobe 1, 008The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom The evolution of the Trotter Center Since ics founding in early 1970s, the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center on Washtenaw Avenue baa expand- ed to provide resources and support for numerous student groups. Sue when the center first opened in October of 1972 under the name "Slack Center," it was charged with a very specific mis- sion - as a dedicated space for black students, faculty and staff. The center grew out of demands during on-campus pro- tests in 1970 by the Slack Action Movement, which had the prin- ciple goal of increasing minority enrollment in the University. At the time, black students made up less than 5 percent of the student body. In March of 0970, after the University's Board of Regents didn't comply with a list of demands, SAM leaders led an eight-day long strike, shut- ting down the Residential Col- lege and School of Social Work and causing attendance in LSA classes to drop by an estimated 7S percent. It was in this context that the "Slack Center" was established. At about the same time, the Uni- versity made other efforts to address the concerns raised dur- ing the Slack Action Movement strike, including adding cultural lounges and improving racial sensitivity training in the resi- dence halls. .The first home of the center was on South University Ave- nue, where the School of Social Work now stands. The center, which now takes its name from political activist William Mon- roe Trotter, was relocated to its current home on Washtenaw Avenue after its first building burned down. On 1981, the center's focus was broadened to include support and resources for all University students, regardless of race or ethnicity. The center's current mission statement reflects this new objective. "Through our programs and services that foster community development, leadership, learn- ing, and a commitment to social justice, we endeavor to create a campus inclusive of all students," the statement reads. PHILIP GUICHELAAR The William H. Trotter Malticultural Center on Washtenaw Avenue. The center was first founded in the earlyl1970s as a resoarce for block students, facalty and staff. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ANDREW GROSSAN ELAINA BUGLI Editor is Chief Busisess Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-0558 grassman@michigandaity.com hsgti@inichigandailyeaom CONTACT INFORMATION Newsroom uOcerhours: Su.-Thrs.t1,.m. -2 anm. 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Police have a suspect in the case. during race ICAMPUS EVENTS &NOTES , Xbox 360 discussion. e3 0 WHO: Sexual Assault and cleetour WHEN: Today from 3 p.m. groups sued the federal to 4 p.m. I government yesterday to WHAT: A video game tour WHERE: Rackham Audi- have the' wolverine added to featuring the newest tech- torium the Rndangered Species list. nologies in gaming and digi- The wolverine was denied pro- tal music.tet.niMacbeaslrg WHO: University Unions Rosh Hashanah teioinMrhcuslag Arts and Programs numbers of the species still WHEN: Today from 11:00 exist in portions of Canada. a 1. o4.p.m. services WHERE: Michigan UnionNainly th avr Underground WHAT: Services for the 7 atepioaly, hth aer Leak shorts transformer WHERE: Michigan Stadium WHEN: Monday at 12:45 p.m. WHAT: A female student reported that her bag contain- log a Rodak cameradebit card and check book was stolen from the stadium's stands dur- ing the "Big Heart, Big House" race, University Police report- ed. The items were valued at $340. Police have no suspects. Bathrooms vandalized WHERE: Hutchins Hall WHEN: Monday at about 11 a.m. WHAT: Two eyes were drawn in black marker above the men's room urinal as well as on a stall in the women's room, University Police reported. WHERE: Medical Science Research BuildingoII WHEN: Monday at about 10 p.m. WHAT: Rain water leaked onto the building's transformer causing it to blow out, Univer- sity Police reported. The build- ing lost power between about 10 p.m. Monday nightand 1:45 Lecture on sexual violence on campus WHAT: Samara Wickliffe jof the Sexual Assault and Prevention Awareness Center Advocate will discuss sexual violence on campus. After a video explainingosurvi- vor reactions in screened, a panel of University staff and ,student s~u rvjyorsgjl l ost a Jewish noliuay willbegin ans9 am. and continue throughout the day. WHO: Hillel WHEN: Today at 9 a.m. WHERE: Hillel CORRECTIONS *An article on yesterday's Daily (A new hip-hop take on theater) misidentified the author. It was written by Rlise Wanger. Please report any error in the Daily to corrections@ michigandaily.com. high-quality Rind Sod, a designer type of marijuana, is about $55, according to a. High Times Magazine reader survey. >>FOR MORE, THE STATEMENT 3udy of "RverQuest II" players found that video gamners are more fit on average than the American population at large. The study also found that women tend to play the online role-playing for longer stretches than men. I 0 0' 4.. A it