“This is the University’s way of making sure everyone on our campus has a chance to participate in the survey,” Broekhuizen said. “The results of the census survey offer individual schools, colleges and other units on campus findings unique to those units.” Broekhuizen also said both surveys released are about the campus climate related to diversity, equity and inclusion; however, some questions may differ. The questions were written by the Office of DEI, campus community and survey research experts as well as other community advisory committees, according to the press release. The DEI Office put forth a five-year strategy last year. According to the DEI’s online plan, its strategy to expand University diversity and inclusivity is three-pronged. The first strategy is to “Create an Inclusive and Equitable Campus Climate,” second is to “Recruit, Retain and Develop a Diverse Community” and the third and final is to “Support Innovative and Inclusive Scholarship and Teaching.” The press release on the DEI survey states its goal is to gather data and statistics as it relates to the campus climate on diversity, equity and inclusion. In an interview with The Daily, University President Mark Schlissel discussed the progress of the DEI plan and his feelings on current campus climate. He articulated his excitement regarding a few of the upcoming initiatives in relation to diversity and inclusion, such as Wolverine Pathways, which works with secondary-school students in Detroit, Ypsilanti and Southfield, and provides a path to University admission and a scholarship — as well as the Go Blue Guarantee, which allows any in-state students whose households earn below $65,000 to have their tuition completely covered by the University. “I think the initiative is off to a good start,” said University President Mark Schlissel in the interview. “But there’s a huge amount of work to be done and there are some things that are immediate and short term, and there are other things that we start now and we are going to have to be continued for a long time.” Schlissel referenced postdoctoral faculty members in his interview, one of the targets of the DEI survey. He mentioned the effectiveness of the LSA postdoctorate program, potential faculty members who have completed their Ph.D.s but are not yet ready for an independent position, and its diversity plan. The LSA postdoctorate fellowship sets aside postdoctoral slots for those who study diversity and for those who create a more diverse and equitable community. In an April 2017 press release, the University announced the creation of the LSA Collegiate Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. As part of the DEI’s five-year strategic plan, the LCPFP looks to promote faculty and research diversity throughout the institution. “We have made a commitment to ensure a scholarly environment that will meet the needs of our diverse community,” said LSA Dean Andrew D. Martin in the press release. “Through LCPFP, we hope to recruit outstanding individuals that will view LSA as an academic home and who will positively impact the very culture and structure of our university, college and individual units.” The survey targets the greater postdoctorate program as well as consists of nearly 1,500 current postdoctorates distributed among the 21 separate schools, colleges, institutes and 155 departments, according to Matt Nelson, the director of communications of Rackham Graduate School. “We at Rackham, who support postdoc fellows and oversee the quality of postdoctoral training across the university, wholly embrace a commitment to enhancing diversity,” Nelson said. Chief diversity officer Robert Sellers, and vice provost for equity and inclusion, will oversee this survey and has overseen similar DEI surveys in the past. The survey will stay open until Dec. 8 and the results will be released by spring 2018. The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Monday, November 6, 2017— 3A The organization is involved in various philanthropies and events, but for IASA co-president Bavica Gummadi, an LSA senior, IASA’s impact culminates at this cultural show. “I think the biggest message that I want everyone to take away from our show is the passion that our dancers bring and the passion that our membership brings,” Gummadi said. “It’s almost unreal that every single member has the level of passion, energy and enthusiasm that they do, and that’s what keeps our organization running at 150 percent.” Each year, the show’s title in based on a word from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language from which many modern Indian languages are derived. This year’s word, “Sarani” is the Sanskrit word for “path.” Johri believes this word perfectly reflects the goal of the show. “It’s kind of symbolic of our path that we’re taking through India, as we tour through the different places, highlight the different subcultures and watch these amazing performances,” he said. Standing under beams of orange, white and green, colors of the Indian flag, a total of 240 dancers took the stage to perform ten dances, each highlighting a different aspect of Indian subculture. Five of these dances, performed by the groups South Indian, Village, Bhangra, Raas and Bollywood, were cultural dances, aimed at embodying the more traditional customs of various Indian cities. The other five groups, Fusion, Evolution, Filmi, all- male Fusion and all-female Fusion, were fusion dance performances, aimed at combining the music and dance styles of Indian and American culture. Musical performances were dispersed throughout, one of which coming from South Asian a capella group Maize Mirchi. Co-president Kshema Chirra, an LSA senior, noted the importance for the dancers and the audience of tying in elements of American music. “We really try to mix the American and Indian music to captivate our audience, because obviously, our audience isn’t just the South Asian community; it’s a lot more than that,” Chirra said. “So, I think the ultimate goal of whatever performance we put on today at Hill Auditorium is just to capture the unique cultural mix that our organization embodies of being Indian American.” In the moments before the performances began, the audience felt the energy from behind the stage curtains amid cheers of excitement could be heard from among the dancers. The first dance, performed by Filmi, immediately conveyed the weight that cultural mixing would have on the show, with traditional sounds of Indian music being fused with distinctly hip-hop beats. Later, a dance by All- female Fusion highlighted the intersectionality of being an Indian American woman, and provided a distinctly feminist performance where the soundtrack fused Beyoncé’s “Run the World” and customary Indian music. The crowd cheered as loudly to popular Indian songs as they did to dances that involved fidget spinners and the now- famous “Backpack Kid” dance. The choreographed moves were the kind of accomplishment that could only come from 10 months of preparation. For audience members who had seen IASA’s cultural show before, this year’s performance was among the most impressive they’ve seen. Engineering senior Christopher Scott particularly enjoyed the cultural dance of Bhangra. “A lot of color, a lot of movements,” Scott said. “This is the second time I’ve been to this, and it’s gotten even better.” Halfway through the performances, members of IASA’s community service core came out to discuss their partnership with the Vidya Project. This initiative aims to bring online tutoring and mentorship to children in India and urge them to become “change-makers”: socially impactful global citizens. Between dance performances, audiences were also given a taste of what it’s like to be a member of IASA. Parody videos in which IASA board members re-created a favorite scene from the TV show “The Office” or lip- synced in a car in the style of James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” demonstrated the bonds created within the organization. Beyond the choreography, clothing and musical sequences, organizers said audiences left Hill Auditorium with the understanding of IASA’s ability to bring students together. As Gummadi said of lessons learned during her time with IASA, “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” PERFORMANCE From Page 1A SURVEY From Page 1A FOOTBALL From Page 1A PETITION From Page 1A program has divided city residents from its inception three years ago. Supporters, including University of Michigan biologists, assert it is the most effective way in dealing with vehicle collisions, risk of Lyme and chronic wasting diseases, and ecological damage stemming from deer overpopulation. Opponents criticize the program as violent and accuse City Council of not being transparent in its public dealings. According to a 2016 survey, 54 percent of residents approved of using lethal methods. Every City Council member shares this view, each of whom voted against a budget amendment that would have defunded the deer management program earlier this year. Forty-five percent of residents were opposed. In addition, according to the same survey, 61 percent of residents supported nonlethal methods such as contraception, trapping and sterilization, regardless of their views on employing lethal methods. Last year, the city expanded nonlethal methods to accommodate residents who were opposed to the cull. The city also commissioned the Michigan State University Office for Survey Research to conduct a new survey this year and aims to reach a 75 percent satisfaction rate from residents. However, the city not only increased the projected number of deer it will cull this year, but also decreased funding for nonlethal operations. Moreover, City Council eliminated a rule in which sharpshooters cannot shoot within 450 feet of an occupied building or residence without the owner’s permission, heightening fears that bystanders may be injured or killed. City councilmember Jason Frenzel, D-Ward 1, explained Council did away with the rule, mandated by the state of Michigan, because only “hunters” fall under its purview, not “sharpshooters.” He said however strict safety rules must be put in place before any shooting starts. “We must put into effect safety protocols that make sure that we’re not shooting towards people,” Frenzel said. “In my mind, any specific distance is in some ways arbitrary. Therefore the decision on what that distance is is more about the other precautions that take effect.” Frenzel also said funding for the lethal program increased comparatively because Council pulled money from future operational funds to reduce the net amount spent on the multi-year cull and said the body has not given up on exploring non-lethal alternatives. “Evidence shows that moving the reproduction base to a lower amount as soon as possible will also reduce our funding obligations into the future,” Frenzel said. Ann Arbor resident Valerie Carey wrote in the comment section of the petition page she felt uncomfortable with sharpshooters walking around in her neighborhood. “I was walking my dog last winter in a park & got disoriented on a trail toward late afternoon and ended up being in the park’s wooded area later than intended coming perilously close to the time when the shooting was to begin in that park,” Carey wrote. “It was not my intention to be there that late, but it happened and I was very worried for the safety of myself & my (leashed) dog.” However, White Buffalo Inc., the contractor the city hired for culling operations, maintains the nonprofit’s sharpshooters have operated in other areas without the 450- foot rule without incident over the past two decades. LSA senior Aaron Brodkey, co-president of the Michigan Animal Respect Society, shared the petition on multiple social media pages, including pages for the class of 2018, ‘19 and ‘20. He said he has worked with FAAWN since a member of the organization contacted him after a protest in January to bring awareness to the issue. Brodkey said the issue directly affects students because of the location where some of these culling operations are happening. “The University of Michigan owns a lot of the city’s parks, for instance the Arb and North Campus and these are places that a lot of students go and so they should know that (there are) most likely (to) be sharpshooters on these parts of campus killing deer,” Brodkey said. “It’s important for public safety reasons that students are aware of this.” “If (students are) not okay with having hired sharpshooters on these premises, they should sign the petition and tell the City that they would much rather value the City looking towards non- lethal options,” he added. However, Jim Kosteva, community relations director for the University, told The Daily in a previous article involving a separate anti- cull petition that University property has suffered environmentally and financially unsustainable damage through deer grazing. “The Nichols Arboretum, which is expected to be a showcase and living laboratory of diverse species, has been unable to establish many seedlings due to the overgrazing of the deer herd,” Kosteva wrote. “The University has also incurred a significant loss of landscape materials, particularly on North Campus, that have been consumed or damaged by deer. Replacing that material has required a costly diversion of funds that otherwise could support more mission centered activities.” CEREN DAG/Daily An earthenware sphinx from 1890-98 AD is part of the Excavating Archaeology exhibit at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology from October 18th to May 27th. SE E HISTORY eight of those attempts for 56 yards, and added a touchdown pass on a throwback screen to sophomore tight end Sean McKeon on Michigan’s opening drive. As for the Golden Gophers, well, their offensive success ended after their second series. Minnesota answered the Wolverines’ first touchdown by using 10 plays to go 75 yards — nine of which yielded 59 rushing yards. Rodney Smith provided the exclamation point, rushing 10 yards into the end zone to cap it all off. From there, though, the wheels fell off — or at least Michigan forced them to. Minnesota mustered 36 second-half yards, finishing the night with just 164 total while adding a field goal in the final two minutes. Redshirt junior defensive end Chase Winovich and sophomore VIPER Khaleke Hudson’s combined third- quarter effort highlighted the dominant defensive showing. On 2nd-and-10 from Michigan’s 42-yard line, Hudson got to Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft for a strip sack. Winovich pounced on the loose ball, and Higdon notched his second touchdown of the night on the ensuing possession. Evans added his second only a drive later, and the Wolverines had put the game well out of reach before the fourth quarter even started. “A couple times, I’m blocking my guy (for) a couple seconds, waiting for the whistle,” McKeon said. “All of a sudden the crowd starts roaring. I look up, and Chris or Karan is gone.” So it went for the duo, and so Michigan went. Higdon and Evans got the blocks they needed, then they took care of the rest. We must put into effect safety protocols that make sure that we’re not shooting towards people. In my mind, any specific distance in some ways arbitrary. All of a sudden, the crowd starts roaring. I look up, and Chris or Karan is gone.