8-The MIchIgan Daily Summer Weekly- Wednesday, July 1,1992 SNR prof. wins Pew Scholarship by Beth Echlin Assistant Professor of NaturalRe- sources Terry Root was chosen as one ofl0internationalrecipientsofaschol- arshipawardedtoexceptionalpersons researching the conservation of bio- logical diversity. The Pew ScholarsProgramin Con- servation and the Environment - which distributes $150,000 over a three-year period - is based in the School of Natural Resources. It is tai- lored to aid young researchers whose needs have not been met. The scholarship wascreatedin 1989 as a division of the Pew Charitable Trusts, a Philadelphia-based private foundation whichsupportsprogramsin the areas of conservation, culture, edu- cation,health and human services, pub- lic policy and religion. The 10 finalists were rated on their scholarly record, problem solving abil- ity, and outreach record and potential. The scholarship will allow Root to continue her work on how the environ- ment affects populations of birds win- tering in North America. Root is also investigating whether possible physi- ologicalmechanismsmay prevent spe- cies from expanding their ranges. Root finished her post-doctorate in the School of Natural Resources and was the only ecologist to receive the Presidential Young Investigator award in 1990. t c by Da vo Ur (Ui leg lot an( lat to nog tiv - ion Planning commission holds forum on central A2 by Hope Calati Thursday. The relaxation of group housing The participants at the m Daily Staff Reporter The forumnwas the last in a series of zoning requirements was proposed by ommended that affordable1 The Ann Arbor Planning Commis- three designed to gauge public reac- the Central Area Plan Citizens Task made a high priority. Partic sion elicited public input about central tions to planned changes in the central Force, avolunteerpanel thathasguided curred with the recommen Ann Arbordevelopmentataforumlast area. the Planning Commission. These the City Planning Depart neeting rec- housing be ipants con- ndations of ment that a changes woultd eas e esricions on fra- VAGINITIS STUDIES Studies of Candida (yeast) infections of the vagina are being conducted by Barbara D. Reed, MD, MSPH and colleagues at the U-M Briarwood Health Center and the U-M Family Practice Center at Chelsea. These studies are designed to test reasons that yeast infection recur in some women, and to test new treatments for infections. PROVIDED: Free Visits to the Office Various Laboratory Tests for Vaginal and Cervical Infections Treatment for Yeast Infections WOMEN, AGES 18-65, who have symptoms of vaginal itching or discharge to call about current protocols, eligibility requirements, and benefits. FOR INFORMATION please call: Susan Countryman, Research Assistant 998-7390 (M-Care « .. . A - - A? 'nI t - , - .- __" . terity,sororityandcooperativegrowth. "There were representatives from studenthousing groups,"saidCity Plan- ner Wendy Rampson. "What happens heremayresultinsomepositivechanges for those groups." system of residential parking permits be created, parks space be expanded andatownsquarecreatedintheLibrary block, and that historical buildings and preservation projects be publicized. TheUniversitycomprisesmorethan 30 percent of the central area. " - a --- A T_ CAMPUS APARTMENTS-FALL 1992 1 Efficiencies Studios res 1.2.3 Bedroom Apis. tha con Various Locations and Amenities 8 and 12 Month Leases the Furnished + Unfurnished Apartments Available sta injt Listings available at U-M Off-Campus Housing or Call: gan WILSON WHITE CO. INC. aga 995-9200 ma Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Sat 9-2 EHO abs A free ticket to a movie at The Michigan Theater!! Just participate in a voting study for less than an hour in Un What: A study about voting and elections. ing Where: Central campus/ hik When: Anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m .out How long: About 40 minutes inc Who: U-M students Call: 995-0900 and ask for the Voting Study sor ' S.] Center For Advanced Research bei cats em pro dir rect ~ HAPPENING ofs one RECREATIONAL SPORTS Intramural Sports Program SAND VOLLEYBALL SOFTBALL 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL Entries close: Wednesday, July 1, 1992 Entries close: Wednesday, July 8, 1992 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. IMSB TENNIS (Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19,1992) Entries open: Wednesday, July 8,1992 Entries close: Wednesday, July 15,1992 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. IMSB HAVE AN ENJOYABLE & SAFE 4th OF JULY!!! CALL 763-3562 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - VISA reps o attend ISSA Melissa Peerless ily Staff Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly ted during its June 23 meeting to ad a four-person delegation to the nited States Student Association 1SSA) convention at Gallaudet Col- ge in Washington, D.C. The USSA is an organization that bies Congress for students' rights dactively supportspro-studentlegis- don. Althoughtheassemblyallotted$700 send students to the August conven- o, MSA President Ede Fox saidithas ityet been decided which representa- es will attend. The assembly also voiced its opin- eon several different groups in the mr of resolutions at the meeting. LSA Rep. ToddOchoasponsored a olutioncondemning police brutality. Theresolutionreads,"Beitresolved t the Michigan Student Assembly ndemn the verdict which acquitted Los Angeles Police Officers as a tement against police brutality and ustice at the University of Michi- n." Engineering Rep.BrianKightspoke ainsttheresolution,callingita"mish- .sh The resolution passed 7-2 with two tentions. Ochoa also sponsored a resolution solidarity with students at Rutgers iversity,whooccupiedcampusbuild- s in protest of a 13 percent tuition e. In the resolution, Ochoa pointed that the University faces a similar rease in tuition this year. The resolution passed 9-0 with two tentions. RackhamRep. RogerDeRoospon- ed a resolution in recognition of U. Rep. William Ford (D-Mich.) "for ng the students' number one advo- e in the U.S. Congress ... and for powering students in the legislative cess by allowing students to have a ect say in the drafting of policy di- tly affecting their lives and the lives students for years to come." The resolution passed 10-0 with abstention. w 0 am my r patio *24 hu ontore5~diaam system~cat quipmet *T.& paddle ball mo -ow you - --a-su - save money ay sharing the rent-and keep your privacy tool Cosigners welcome. 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