This semester, LSA sophomore Grace Miller is enrolled in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 281, a higher- level computer science class that introduces students to data structures and algorithms. This course is the fourth EECS class Miller has taken at the University and has a much smaller enrollment than the other introductory computer science class, EECS 183. Like many students in project- based computer science courses, Miller relies on office hour help to complete assignments. EECS courses are taught by professors and Graduate Student Instructors as well as Instructional Aides, upper-level undergraduates who have succeeded in past EECS classes. Miller said limited staff and long wait times on the “queue,” a virtual line that tells students how long they have to wait to have their questions answered, often make the process time-consuming and frustrating. “Last week I waited in the queue for three hours without getting help,” Miller said. “If there are a lot of people, they’ll have to help everyone at once so then you can’t ask specific questions, or you are waiting in this line for a really long time. I know they want to help you, but they really don’t have the capacity to sometimes.” Around 550 University of Michigan students and Ann Arbor residents filled Mendelssohn Theatre Saturday night for the Korean Student Association’s annual Culture Show, an exhibition of Korean culture with performances from singing to martial arts. This year’s theme for the show was “Find Your Seoulmate.” Culture Show Co-Chair Ciara Timban, a Public Health junior, said the show was a long time in the making. “We’ve been working on this since probably the summer,” Timban said. “This is one of our biggest events of the year.” University student groups relating to Korean cultural practices performed at the Culture Show under the umbrella organization KSA. KSA’s primary objective forthe show was to display Korean values and practices to an audience who may not be familiar with them. “(What) I want people to take away is a sense of representation and recognition, being able to recognize people who are also passionate about Korean culture if they themselves are Korean- American or Asian-American,” Timban said. “I love just being able to see a little bit of the representation of diversity that exists on campus. I feel like a lot of the time, people forget that there are a lot of diverse, different cultures and even within Korean cultures, a lot of diversity between modern Korean culture and more traditional things too.” The show began with the South Korean national anthem and the performances followed, each exhibiting Korean culture through a different medium. Pharmacy senior Angela Chen, an audience member, told The Daily after the show that she enjoyed the diversity of performance. “I’m personally not involved in anything cultural on campus, so it’s cool to see what other people are doing with their time,” Chen said. The first performance was by Sinaboro, a traditional Asian drumming group at the University. One of the percussionists, LSA junior Kariana Alvarado, said the group was eager to have an audience for their work. “This is the first performance for our whole group,” Alvarado said. “We train and teach the pieces the fall semester and then everyone gets to perform for the first time in the KSA Culture Show. This is our debut as a full ensemble. This is our first stage and we try to pump it up like, ‘Alright, guys. We’re going to do well.’ That’s why we like to do the KSA show.” Traditional performances were juxtaposed against more modern acts such as K-pop dancing, rapping and a parody of popular Korean drama “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim,” recorded and performed by KSA members that was played in-between live acts. On Friday afternoon, about 30 Rackham students and post-doctoral fellows attended a conversation about student-led diversity initiatives and inclusivity with Damon Williams, author and chief catalyst for Strategic Diversity Leadership & Social Innovation. The conversation took place during the Rackham Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium, which included a panel of student diversity leaders and a keynote address delivered by Williams. The symposium aimed to create a sense of community among DEI leaders and highlight the work Rackham students are doing to make the school more inclusive and accepting. The event was also run by the Professional Development DEI Certificate Program, which began in 2017 and prepares Rackham students to become engaged with DEI work once they are in the workforce. michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 11, 2019 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM University community reflects on large classes Former Secretary of State shares thoughts on current political era CAMPUS LIFE Students, professors, GSIs address overcrowded office hours, course resources LIAT WEINSTEIN Daily Staff Reporter Madeleine Albright, LSA professor Juan Cole discuss history of global politics Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright spoke Friday in a packed Michigan Theater about her book “Fascism: A Warning.” History professor Juan Cole, known for his work in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies, led a discussion focused on the rise of modern fascism, Albright’s experience as State Department head and Albright’s thoughts on world politics today. Albright’s book focuses on the history of fascism, its role in the 20th century and the dangers of extreme nationalism currently seen around the world. Albright discussed her understanding of fascism as outlined in her book. “(Fascism) is when there is a set of anger going on and the leader comes along and decides to identify himself with one group, some nationalist group, at the expense of the minority,” Albright said. “When there are problems, what you try to have are leaders that try to find common interests and try to figure out how to mend the bridge. A fascist leader is somebody that exacerbates those conditions.” CALLIE TEITELBAUM Daily Staff Reporter Activists fight local problems of racism ANN ARBOR Groups in Washtenaw County help in the fight against racial inequality ALYSSA MCMURTRY Daily Staff Reporter Annual KSA culture show enlightens, educates audience on Korean values Campus group hosts various performances emphasizing recognition, representation MELANIE TAYLOR Daily Staff Reporter Sweep Victory Wolverines secure first series sweep since October, snagging much-needed wins over Michigan State. » Page 1B Over the past few months, anti-racism activists within One Community and the Poor People’s Campaign have been working to combat racial inequality in Washtenaw County. County Commissioner Felicia Brabec, chair of the board’s Ways and Means Committee, is working with with One Community to implement a plan of action working both internally and externally. “What we’re doing is we’re looking first internally, make sure our house is in order first,” Brabec said. “So we’re looking at everything from ‘What’s the makeup of our boards and commissions? How do we hire folks and how do we promote folks? Where do we post jobs What’s the language that we’re using in jobs for each department?’” One Community is made up of court and county administrators, racial analysts, public defenders and health department workers. Brabec said she and One Community work to educate people about racial inequities within local government. DEI event at Rackham shines light on inclusivity ACADEMICS Damon Williams, author, leads conversation on higher education diversity LIAT WEINSTEIN Daily Staff Reporter GOT A NEWS TIP? 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