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… student services offices for more information. Arab Student League The ASL is a social and cultural organization gathering students from the 23 Arab states. It aims to promote the cultural ties between its…

…0 Page 4 - The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursday, September 7, 1989 I The following is a list of student organizations aimed at, but not limited to, students of color, women, lesbian…

…, gay, and disabled University students. This list is not all- inclusive; you should consult the Michigan Student Assembly, individual schools and colleges, or the University's minority affairs and…

… members, and to address the public for a better cultural exchange. Asian American Association AAA is a student organization that promotes the social, cultural, and political interests of Asian Americans…

… serves the social, academic, professional, and cultural needs of Asian business students as well as other students interested in the Asian business markets. Black Business Students Association BBSA is…

… comprised of MBA and BBA candidates and others students interested in business-related careers. The group assists students in obtaining jobs, provides leadership training, and serves as a forum where…

… students can exchange ideas with each other and with the University. Black Greek Association BMSC was formed to coordinate the activities of the University's Black student organizations with respect to the…

… media. The group oversees the efforts of the Black Perspectives newspaper and the Black Affairs radio program.. Black Student Union BSU represents the University's Black student body, offering a source…

… of unified support for the concerns, needs, aspirations, and efforts of Black students and organizations here. The groups provide services and programs designed to enhance the academic, cultural, and…

… political experiences of Black students. BSU 'is open to all students who personally identify with and support the group's efforts and goals. Black Theatre Workshop The workshop formed out of the Black…

…The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursday, September 7, 1989 - Page 7 :Coalition of Students with *Disabilities The coalition is an umbrella group for several organizations: 1. Learning…

… learning disabled student. 2. Sighs of -the Times, a sign language club for beginners and advanced signers. 3. The Barrier Free Computer Users Club, which explores the latest adaptive hardware and software…

… technology on campus. 4. Diabetic Network, a support group for students with or interested in diabetes. Committee for Campus Unity The committee's purpose is the promotion of a diverse and culturally…

… pluralistic campus environment at the University. They try to provide culturally diverse programs and financial assistance to encourage minority recruitment and retention. English Department Minority Student…

… that the University has to help them succeed.” The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs and the Arab Student Association also hosted an event called SALAM — Successful Arab Leaders at…

… Michigan. SALAM is a two- day program that aims to introduce incoming Arab students to campus resources, support networks and the Arab community. They met with current students and faculty, and as…

… building the social and emotional wellbeing of incoming students. “I know that we’ve done programs like Arab and Latinx Wolverine Day where we’re trying to show new admitted students all the…

…. As students make their way back into classrooms this week, multiple departments and professors include clauses on free speech and dialogue in their syllabi. “Now as interim dean, I plan…

… to champion some fundamental values of a liberal arts and sciences education — citizenship, engagement, and true dialogue,” LSA interim dean Elizabeth Cole wrote in an email to students Thursday…

…. Education senior Camyrea Barnes, BSU secretary, said Umoja and other Black Welcome Week events can be crucial programming for incoming students. “The Black community, when I was a freshman…

… with microaggressions, when they deal with bias incidents that happen to them, or just being a student here — that they know that they have the Black community here to lean on.” Music, Theatre…

… support for incoming Black students,” Levy said. “You can sign up to be a big sib or a little sib. So for freshmen, I’m a little sib so you’ll get a mentor ... at the event, they gave us soul food…

…ARAB TER RORISTS SLIP OVER JORDANIAN BORDER DURING VISIT: adat aftei 4 .'EL AVIV, Israel (AP)-Egyptian President Anwar Sadat flew home yesterday after a summit with Prime minister Menachem Begin…

…, the Israeli military command an- nounced that an army patrol had inter- cepfted a band of Arab terrorists slip- ping across the Jordanian border 14 hours earlier. The Arabs apparently sought to distract…

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… just an ordinary paper. STUDENT It comes complete with all the inside PK info on University Affairs. From ad- ministrative decisions to ,fraternity antics you can count on the Daily to S 4O keep you…

… Week for their new peers. Students groups such as Black Student Union, the African Student Association, the Caribbean Student Association, Arab Student Association and Assisting…

…’s multicultural student organizations often play an critical role in creating communities for minority students. This year, multiple student organizations made strides to create a more inclusive Welcome…

… Latin@s to Maximize Achievement all held events during this year’s Welcome Week to welcome students back to campus. The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs assisted in a number of events as…

… well. While this year’s enrollment report has yet to be released, underrepresented minorities make up 12.8 percent of the undergraduate student body, according to last fall’s figures…

…. Students participate in events for Black Welcome Week on the Diag Monday. Buy this photo Sarah Kunkel/Daily The second annual Umoja Festival was one of the many events organized by the Black…

… Welcome Week committee this year. “Umoja” is a Swahili word for unity, and the BSU, African Student Association and the Caribbean Student Association all planned the event. The festival, held on…

… be publishing recaps of the summer’s breaking news. This past summer, the University of Michigan Board of Regents weighed decisions involving student fees, tuition rates, investment…

… committee MATT HARMON Daily News Editor Multicultural student orgs welcome new students with community events Events emphasize belonging, offer support for incoming minority freshmen CATHERINE NOUHAN…

… in Nov. CARLY RYAN Daily News Editor SARAH KUNKEL/Daily Students participate in events for Black Welcome Week on the Diag Monday. GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news…

… a work stoppage. U-M nurses’ union to vote on potential work strike Symposium highlights LGBTQ inclusion, mentorship in research CAT MYKOLAJTCHUK/Daily Students, faculty and staff attend the…

… recognition of the PLO. But the audience seemed unanimous in support of divestment with its resounding applause. About 2,000 University students graduated at the end of Summer Term. At a press. conference…

… beyond warfare. If we ignore the Arabs and Palestinian recognition, there will be an economic confrontation in the Arab states the U.S. doesn't have the power to compete with." He called former Secretary…

…meeting, the board, led by University President Mark Schlissel, voted to increase student tuition rates for the third year in a row. In-state tuition increased by 2.9 percent and out…

…-of-state student tuition went from $47,452 to $49,326. The board voted 7-1 to approve the tuition hike. Regent Andrea Newman, R, was the only board member to oppose the hike. In the meeting, she said she…

… voted against the motion in an effort to keep University costs affordable for students. “I’ve said this before, and I feel this is the real opportunity to make this statement,” Newman…

… regents pointed to recent initiatives such as the Go Blue Guarantee — a full-tuition financial aid package for all in-state students whose families make less than $65,000 a year — as worthwhile…

…, including Stephen Ross, Sandy Robertson and more. After the Detroit Free Press report, student organizations such as Roosevelt Institute and College Democrats published public callsfor…

… return to campus today for a eekend reunion which will focus on the higher education for black students. "Staying Power: Crisis in Black Higher Education" is the theme for the eighth annual. all…

… are going to the University .ommunity to hear about the problems hat black students are facing. We want to hear the problems from the people involved." TQNIGHT AT the Alumni Center a panpl of student…

…, alumni, and ad- ministrators will discuss recruitment and retention of black students in an open panel discussion beginning at 7:30 p.m. After the football game Saturday the reunited alumni will "have a…

… banquet followed by a keynote address by Niara Sudarkasa, associate vice president for academic affairs. The evening will also include awards to four academically outstanding black students from the Martin…

… Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund, which is supported by alumni contributions. Although the alumni hope to learn a great deal about the problems facing black students, Alexander said they do not expect to…

… and Arab guerrillas have increased recen- tly in southern Lebanon, and Israel has responded with tighter controls on the movements of civilians. Levin also noted the resolution made no mention of Syria…

… represen- tative, Richard Ovinnikov, said the U.S. veto was a "go-ahead for continuation" of . the Israeli occupation and "atrocities" in southern Lebanon. He said the United States has a "100 per- cent anti-Arab…

… home and from other Arab countries, the diplomats said. As many as 5,000 people - including Westerners - were rounded up by the revolutionary Committees and locked up in "concentration camps" in the…

… taking place in the Mediterranean near Libya. CRISP lines leave students in limbo (Continued from Page 1) o'ning, there were 400 people in line;, the line's length "could be four times . . the length of…

…. Despite chaotic conditions yesterday, Karunas said that the situation would not become even worse this winter when all students have to register for classes. "This is worse than what would hap- pen in…

… UNIVERSITY The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - Fall 2005 - 3C Students protest passage of gay marriage ban in A By Elizabeth Belts NOVEMBER 12, 2004 Upfal described her friends' sadness One…

… student incited the crowd to march Daily StaffWriter after Proposal 2 was passed during the to City Hall, and 100 students left the Diag, On Nov. 11, the sidewalks in downtown Ann Arbor were crowded, taken…

… over by protesters from Ann Arbor high schools and the University. About 150 students carried signs, banners and rainbow flags in opposition to the passage of Proposal 2 in the Nov. 2 election. "This…

…a The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursday, September 7, 1989- Page 15 With D.C. on his mind, Prof. Tanter ,candidly voices a conservative view by Leslie Perera Daily Staff Writer…

… controversial among students. "I am a principled person," Tanter says. The brief pause and broad smile indicate that the punch- lne is about to come. "It's just that my principles are all right wing." 'With this…

… time. "If Rumsfeld goes to Defense, so do I," Tanter said matter-of-factly. The confidence and self-assurance of the man are evident in everything he does. Students either find Tanter arrogant and…

… abrasive or they are at- tracted to what they see as incredible candor. Rob Feldman, a former student of Tanter's, said that upon first meet- ing Tanter he was "awed by Tanter's love of self." He does not…

… like Tan- ter's teaching style. He believes that Tanter is too rigid in his political views and tries to impress them on his students. Tanter admits with a chuckle that his classes generally attract…

… students that are "right of center," but he is- adamant in the belief that he does not force his personal views on stu- dents. "My politics are like the web of a duck's feet," Tanter says, spreading the…

… school students and their parents. Activities include leading a walking tour of central campus, facilitating a discussion session, and more. Some clerical work is required. Q Leaders are expected to be…

… Africa Racism conference centers on Mideast Arab states at a U.N. racism confer- ence rejected a second attempt at com- promise yesterday on wording on the Middle East conflict. However, South African…

… officials said they were shut- tling between the Arab and European delegates, trying to work out a new compromise. Efforts to reach agreement over another contentious issue, a proposed Western apology for…

… slavery and colo- nialism, remained bogged down a day before the eight-day conference was scheduled to end. The proposed Mideast compro- mise, the second South African pro- posal rejected by the Arab states…

…, sought to bridge the gap between the Arabs' call for the conference to condemn Israeli practices as racist and the European Union's refusal to allow the conference to take sides in the conflict. PARIS…

…. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via…

… sheikhdom, made a multimillion dollar bid yesterday for a British real estate firm, the first Arab move to buy a British company out- right. The Kuwait investment office' offered $210.4 million for St. Martin…

… prevent price-rigging by merged groups. Other Arab investors here in- clude the government of Abu Dbabi, which recently bought 44 per cent of the Commercial Union skyscraper in the finan- cial heart of…

… market, but their operations have been spread out to avoid the British requirement that anyone buying 10 per cent or more of a firm's shares must declare it.. Numerous individual Arabs have bought real…

… estate and equity in Britain, but they can- not be traced sufficiently to give an over-all picture. Financial sources said the Arabs are cautious about sink- ing too much money in British industry. They…

… made for further talks at an appropriate level. Last week Iraq accused Iran t e ti c( to The physician starting his practice in civilian l %$eai vs student services said -there det- life has to take…

… the period may be helpful but is not of instructor required. 1 to 4 credits. required. Intended for the advanced student who wishes to continue work beyond the limits of a formal MARC 325. (Eng. 355…

… Michigan o Student Assembly-financed trip to the Israeli-occupied territories held a press conference yesterday to discuss their activities in the area. LSA senior David Levine and School of Public Health…

… graduate Luiz Vasquez spent two weeks in the y%3 Gaza Strip and the West Bank in k August. MSA and the Rackham Student Government each allocated $1000 to subsidize the delegation. The PSC and the delegates…

… he was upset that the decision to fund the trip was made during the summer when most MSA members were not present. Levine said students' money was being well spent. "The money is effectively being…

… brought back to campus," said Levine. Five presentations and discus- See PSC, Page 2 i I Students react to Bush's deployment of US troops by Sarah Schweitzerstrawa..btptigte "ImainttutI on Daily Staff…

… he backs the president primarily because he wno is Iraqi, saia that America should not become involved in the Middle East crisis because it concerns mostly Arabs. "It's sad that it's coming to this…

… Arab oil embargo five years ago. During the early summer gas crunch this year, he managed the modified fleet without dif- ficulty. He said he sees no reason for concern about future supplies. "There…

… problems with his 100 per cent supply. Students at the University, therefore, enjoy ample supplies of gasoline, albeit high prices, around the Ann Arbor area. HARLAN MULDER, an Assistant to the Univesity…

… political science professor Joel Samoff, who was denied tenure in a case that became a cause celebre for student groups, said yesterday he has not yet decided whether to sue the University as his next…

… Samoff Student Support Com, mittee, which has been the most vocal group in the controversial issue. Last year, the committee urged students to boycott all political science courses ex- cept those taught by…

… Samoff and those initiated by students. They organized a Diag rally in support of Samoff, and last November presented the Board of Regents petitions with 1200 student signatures demanding the political…

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…- ship in a national UMW election. HOSTA GES UNHARMED: Palestinian terrorists remain in control of hijacked airliner CAIRO (P) - A Syrian plane carrying Palestinian gunmen and Arab hostages landed in…

… Saudi hostages to board the Sy- rian plane and warned it about the consequences of the deci- sion." THE POLICE at Le Bourget airport said there were five gun- men on the Syrian Arab Airlines Caravelle…

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… I Criminal law expert hits police cr GRADUATE ASSEMBLY First Meeting of Fall Term All Interested Graduate Students Urged to Attend Wednesday, Sept. 10 A leading University criminal law expert…

… their arguments." Kamisar noted that during his days as a law student, respected legal experts taught that the Con- stitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court up to 1949. repre- sented the "maximum…

… government claims that an average of 1.7 candidates have stood for each post in earlier series of local elections, held in 1967 and 1968. STUDENT RADIALS who "infiltrated" industry this sum- mer to organize…

… workers caused no immediate problems for their employers, according to an Associated Press survey. Between one and two thousand students were involved in the "work-in," which was organized by Students for a…

… Democratic So- ciety and was designed to involve blue-collar workers in organized political activity. Although some of the students did involve themselves in strikes. there were no reported instances of…

… Ecimoncis Back-to-scho of 9'oocli s Students crowd the SGC discount store at its new location in the Michigan Union. The new store has five times as much space as the store s farmer home in the cramped…

… announced "what we can say is that all measures aimed at carry- ing out the government's decision are under way." Starting earflyT AMMAN, Jordon PI - A spokesman for Al Fatah, the Arab guerrilla organization…

…THE MICHIGAN DAILY i hursday, September 7, 1912 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Ihursday, September 7, 19/2 foreign students share cultures By PAUL RUSKIN Diversity is the word that best describes Rive…

… Gauche, where students from 80 different coun- tries come together to exchange ideas, learn about each other, and just plain enjoy themselves. Located at the corner of East University and Hill, Street…

… language nights at Rive Gauche, when everyone speaks a certain for- eign language. During the past year, French, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Arabic language nights were held, among many others. ISA has a…

… countries and Americans. He says that foreign students experience a great deal of pressure when they first come to the University be- cause they must produce aca- demically while trying to adjust to a new…

… language and culture. As a result, most foreign stu- dents fall into a pattern of spend- ing most of their time in the li- brary, never m e e t i n g many American or foreign students except people from…

… their own country. At the same time, In-Kuin Kim complains that "most American students pass up a golden once in a lifetim'e opportunity by not meeting the foreigners who are at the University." To…

… alleviate this situation, ISA was organized three years ago. Besides its social activities, an intensive off-campus introduc- Center provides students with u .. 1 4 ISA also sponsors a variety of tion to…

… American culture during legal counseling of this sort. educational programs through- the weekend before school be- A second major concern of foreign students is money. Al- out the school year. For instance…

…, gins. Included in this orienta- hough the center doesn't pro- every March the ISA, along with tion, which costs $25, is infor- vide students with financial aid, n. the F o r e i g n Student Board mation…

… International Center is workshops on the third world, According to the center's much less active in providing women throughout the world, and Assistant Director Jim Mont- foreign students with social ac- the…

… and focusing on the insurgency-ridden Sunni Arab areas to the north. "This is indeed a very important day for the province of Najaf,"csaid Brig. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, commander of the 155th Brigade…

… student-Kind. h A …

… University faculty and students, users must register to use the ARTFL system. Necessary formswill be provided. Dates and Times: Arranged by calling the Graduate Library Reference Depart- ment at 764…

… materials are Arabs: A Living History, The Constitution, available to faculty and TA's for free; For more information on the brittle and Voices and Visions. there is a small fee for other uses. Materi- books…

… magnify the text libraries around campus will have exhibits Library; contact the UM office of Services of printed manuals, and a tape player for and there will be a major exhibit in the north for Students…

… increasing pressure to move out or pay rents they cannot afford. Festifall to feature over 150 organizations by Heather Fee Daily Staff Writer KENNETH SMOLLER/Daily Fine dining Students who engraved their…

… million Next Friday when students walk across the Diag they can expect to get buried with pamphlets, covered with buttons, snag free condoms and even witness a scrum down. Over 150 University organiza…

…, Festifall's sponsor, the Student Organization Development Center (SODC), in- vited restaurants to participate, al- though only a few responded. Rich Niedek, manager of Olga's, said they will be handing out…

… demonstrate a scrum down - a for- mation from which the hike in foot- ball is derived. "It is very strange looking," said Erika Wolf, a graduate student in Art History and team member, "It's like a gigantic…

… student services and academic departments. Staff nurses from University Health Service will present informa- tion on safe sex and on sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Polly Paulson, health…

… plans for COVID-19 and monkeypox on campus: Free rapid tests, vaccination headline prevention strategies Read more at MichiganDaily.com Festifall brings crowds and success to student organizations…

…/Daily Festifall returned to the University of Michigan this week with student organizations lining the streets of campus hoping to recruit the next class of promising students. Festifall began Tuesday on…

…-person student org recruitment event since classes were canceled due to the COVID- 19 pandemic in March 2020. Last year, Festifall was conducted fully in person while Winterfest, the winter semester…

… 750 student organizations, community vendors and campus departments seeking to engage and recruit students. Devon Vaughn, program manager for student development in CCI, estimated that about 9…

… at Festifall. “I think just playing some good Arabic music, Syrian music, teaching people about our culture, and who we are,” Baalbaki said. “Just being ourselves, showing what our culture is…

…, outreach chair of the Neuroscience Student Association (NSA),, explained that while his organization is conducting many in-person events this year, the NSA is still using a hybrid format. KATE HUA…

… needs, consistent with pedagogical and programmatic needs.” It is expected that some courses will continue to be fully remote. Why are vaccine-exempt students no longer required to test weekly…

… soldiers' letters and journals, as well as in manuscripts generally related to American social and economic history. The Clements Library may be used by UM faculty members and students holding valid…

… Board, and records of the National Council for U.S.-China Trade. The Ford Library serves students, teachers, scholars, lawyers, journalists, government officials, and other citizens who have research…

… Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, and Farsi are available. Rooms 111D-111F North, 764- 7555. Jonathan Rodgers, Head. Slavic and East European Division. This collection, covering the Soviet Union (including all 15…

… the Residential College production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" expresses her sorrow over unrequited love. The play was performed in the Arboretum on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. ARABIC…

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