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…Wednesday, March 11, 2015 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, March 11, 2015 // The Statement 5B A t a small ceremony on Feb. 26, students from the Arab- American community on campus gathered to dedi…

… Multicultural Initiatives and Muslim Students’ Association were document- ed in the weeks following the attack. “Arab-Americans are facing a dual challenge as Americans they suffer from the same grief as…

… wanted to maintain close ties while their children were attending school. At present, it is estimated that the student body at the Dearborn campus is at least 25 percent of Arab descent, if not more…

… much more diverse learning environment.” By contrast, Arab-American enrollment in Ann Arbor has only recently seen increases — again, evidenced anecdotally. Twenty years ago, a hand- ful of students…

…, The Brehm Scholars, is credited with a significant increase in Arab- American enrollment in Ann Arbor. This pro- gram offers full-ride, four-year scholarships to a select group of graduating students…

… upstate New York with a win and a tie » INSIDE Still Unscathed Energetic start lifts Michigan over RPI, 5-2 ADMINISTRATION ICE HOCKEY CAMPUS LIFE Schlissel details new program available to students…

… in Ypsilanti, Southfield schools By ALLANA AKHTAR Daily Staff Reporter The University will introduce a new program to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity among students by giving…

… three-day Yalla Vote summit held by the Arab American Institute, a national nonprofit. The summit’s goal was to provide an opportunity for leaders of the Arab American community to engage with…

… active member of Al-Qaws, an organization that promotes LGBTQ rights in Palestinian society. Sponsored by the Trotter Multicultural Center, Arab Her- itage Month provides a platform for students to…

… students consider #BlackLivesMatter movement By CARLY NOAH Daily Staff Reporter Though demonstrators call- ing for an end to police brutality covered the Diag in December and marched to Ann Arbor…

… students a space to share their concerns and frustrations over recent incidents of police violence. Charlie Bright, acting direc- tor of the Residential College, said the program originated during a…

… meeting of faculty in the Residential College’s Social Theory and Practice major. Sev- eral of the faculty noted the sig- nificant amount of emotion their students expressed incidents related to police…

… brutality . Following a grand jury’s decision not to press charges against the Ferguson offi- cer who shot and killed an unarmed Black man, students held a vigil on the Diag and later organized a…

… on the issues raised, and the learning community of the RC had the framework to foster a thoughtful conversa- tion about the concerns students shared,” Bright said. LSA freshman Darian Raz- dar…

…, a student in the class, said Former fraternity members must vacate chapter house by May 3 By EMMA KERR Daily News Editor The University’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu was suspended and…

…-year period,” the release read. “Sigma Alpha Mu Arab Heritage Month event embraces unique identities By SAMIHA MATIN Daily Staff Reporter In honor of the University’s second annual Arab Heritage…

… Month, about 70 students gath- ered in Rackham Amphitheater Tuesday evening for a keynote address by Sa’ed Atshan, a post- doctoral fellow at Brown Uni- versity, about coming out as a gay Palestinian…

… embrace their Arab identities. This year’s theme, “Arabiyon Ana: I am Arab,” was chosen to explore multiple aspects of Arab identities and their impacts and influences in the world. Daily reporters…

…-mails obtained by the Daily sent Tuesday to listservs for various student organizations — including Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, the Middle East and Arab Network, the Arab Students Asso- ciation…

… broader educational issues By ALYSSA BRANDON and LAURA SCHINAGLE Summer Managing News Editor and Summer Editor in Chief In an e-mail to Ross School of Business students Monday, Business School…

… programs Davis-Blake helped create have diversified opportunities for undergraduate Business students to prepare for the increasingly global workforce. “She has lead a complete revamp of the BBA…

… the Ross School of Business, announces the graduation of business students at Spring Com- mencement at Michigan Stadium on May 2. See DEAN, Page 3 Students request meeting in response to Harbaugh…

…’s tweet supporting the film By LAURA SCHINAGLE Summer Editor in Chief Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh met with Middle East- ern, North African, Muslim and South Asian students in a private…

…, the South Asian Awareness Network, Michigan Pakistanis, and Muslim, Lebanese, Malaysian and Persian students — announced plans for the meeting. The e-mails said several students requested the…

… in June 2016 Coach Jim Harbaugh meets with students on ‘American Sniper’ CAMPUS LIFE See MEETING, Page 3 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM …

… a student petition that raised concerns about how the film portrays Arabs, Muslims, the Middle East and North Africa. However, following another student-generated petition call- ing for the…

…’s actions, Muslim and Arab students reported harass- ment and death threats. The University ultimately screened “American Sniper” and “Paddington” simultaneously at UMix. The e-mails, which were sent…

… Advisory Committee is discussing a new curriculum and training for medical school students that would bring together science and practice. The new curriculum would allow students to learn material…

… through hands-on experience rather than learning through lecture and discussion. “For example, instead of learning about disease, students will check the heart and see how disease func- tions in…

… University to reverse this decision, E. Royster Harper, vice president for student life, issued a statement April 8 say- ing, “the initial decision was not consistent with the high value the University of…

… Michigan places on freedom of expression and our respect for the right of students to make their own choices in such matters.” Throughout the week’s dis- cussions about the film and the University…

… by the student who launched a petition in April calling for the University to cancel the sched- uled screening, said the coach was invited to talk with students about the screening “and get a…

…,775 times and favorited 38,305 times. Approximately 15 students, Harper and Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett attended the meeting Wednesday. Administrators and student organizers requested the…

… is allo- cated toward implementing the program in classes across campus and teaching instructors how to use it in their classrooms. Fishman said gameful learning gives the students the opportu…

…- nity to feel a stronger connection with the material they are learn- ing. “We use the term gameful to describe courses that are intend- ed to maximize students’ feelings of autonomy — the ability to…

… Arab, Zionist identities Egyptian activist, imprisoned during Arab Spring, talks Israel advocacy By RIYAH BASHA Daily Staff Reporter About 30 students gathered in the Trotter Multicultural…

… potential of Caribbean studies and the sugar industry. WHO: School of Music, Theatre & Dance WHEN: Today from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 100 Hatcher Graduate Library Student quartet recital WHAT…

…: Students will perform songs from a variety of different composers in this quartet recital. WHO: School of Music, Theatre & Dance WHEN: Today at 8 p.m. WHERE: Walgreen Drama Center, Stamps Auditorium…

… should be admitted or not — uncon- stitutional. That’s because a minority student with the same grid scores as a white student could make the cut due solely to race. The grid system had already…

… been replaced in 1998 in favor of a point selection index. The selection index system awarded applicants points based on a variety of criteria, including race. When a student earned more points…

… unconstitutional. In a separate case, the court ruled the University Law School’s narrow use of race as one of many factors in selecting a class of students. But by 2006, Michigan residents voted to ban the…

… use of affirmative action in admissions. — TIMOTHY COHN Student holiday art show WHAT: Student prints, drawings, ceramics and metal work will be for sale. WHO: University Library WHEN: Today…

… Center on Sunday to hear from Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, an Arab Zionist who discussed his experience living in Egypt during the Arab Spring. Mansour, now an assistant professor of Hebrew Studies…

…I n 1988, the Muslim Student Association and the Palestinian Solidarity Committee took to the Diag to construct a wooden “shanty house,” a popular protest among anti- apartheid activists of the…

…, where a mother and her three sons burned alive after terrorists firebombed the bus they were riding. The Tagar model carried the names of the four victims, as well as the demand “STOP ARAB TERRORISM…

…, COME TO THE PEACE TABLE.” Within hours of its construction, student complaints led Tagar members to reword their sign as “STOP ALL TERRORISM.” But it was already too late. Outraged by the initial…

… message, the Michigan Student Assembly — a predecessor to Central Student Government — moved to condemn Tagar, demanding an apology and threatening to derecognize the group. The Michigan Daily…

… University’s large Jewish student population and vocal left wing — battles that go back more than thirty years. Fights over divestment resolutions are just the latest manifestations of tensions that have…

… known for its radical activism and vibrant Jewish community (two traits not mutually exclusive). Powerful pro-Israel groups fuel this extreme polarization, whose resulting climate has led students to…

… attack each other personally, question their own identities, and try to overthrow the status quo. On campus and abroad The University first became a popular school among Jewish students in the 1920s…

…, when a rising tide of anti-Semitism led elite schools like Harvard to begin capping the number of Jews they would admit. The University was one of a handful of schools to scoop these students up…

…, building a long-term pipeline from Jewish communities across the country. During a tour of Michigan Hillel last month, Tilly Shames said she often meets Jewish students from out of state with three or…

… of Israel was founded two decades later in 1948, but its inception as a major political issue for American Jews, let alone college students, would not come until the late sixties. In their book…

… Intro to Arab American Studies or The Middle East in Hollywood Cinema. Students then select additional courses offered by the Arab and Mus- lim American Studies program. Evelyn Alsultany, associate…

… the AMAS minor as a unique and important opportunity for students given the large demographic of Arab Americans and Muslim Ameri- cans in Michigan and the current challenges to under- standing…

… anything illegal? Then it’s kind of a done deal because you’re not entitled to unemployment.” COURT From Page 1 versity Plant Operations and the Office of Student Life via conference call. Ultimately…

… significant number of University employees, faculty and staff who live elsewhere in Washtenaw County and beyond, and also recognizing that there are some students who are not necessarily in Ann Arbor…

… … It was really that con- sideration of what conditions could be,” Washington said. The new system resulted from a task force to review University operation reduction procedures after some students…

… close; there is a hospi- tal, there is a police force, there are students on campus who need to be fed.” Though Monday’s snow day was the second cancellation of classes in the last year, Fitzger…

… announced two of the IGR courses would also fulfill the Race and Ethnicity degree requirement. Maxwell added that IGR is a valuable addition to any major, especially given her belief that students…

… must become global citizens who know how to dis- cuss complex issues pertaining to diversity and inequality. “Students who earn a minor in intergroup relations educa- tion will develop the insight…

… Experiences of the Arab- American student body the statement Study shows economically segregated A2 metro area First-gen college students talk higher ed. experiences Council hopefuls unveil…

… For LSA senior Christina Cas- tillo, attending college was not just the natural next step after graduating high school — it was a life changer. In addition to her role as a University student, Cas…

…- tillo is a single mother. The student-run organiza- tion First Generation Students @ Michigan provided Castillo the opportunity to share her experi- ence as both a mother and a first generation…

… college student Tues- day evening at its “First Genera- tion Dinner.” First Gen raises awareness for and addresses the unique needs of first generation college students. The organization was founded…

… in the fall of 2007 and is the first student-led organization of its type in the country. After attending high school in California, Castillo dropped in and out of community college since 2003…

… and North Ingalls residences By ISOBEL FUTTER Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan Daily will be exploring Ann Arbor’s most quirky, lively, and student populated neigh- borhoods during the next…

… students venture north of the Diag, they stumble upon Old Fourth Ward and North Ingalls, two of Ann Arbor’s 11 thriving, unofficial neighborhoods. Spread throughout the city, each area possesses…

… goals Students flock to neighborhoods north of campus for their proximity to Main Street INDEX Vol. CXXIV, No. 78 ©2015 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS......................... 2A OPINION…

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…- ond class citizenship.” Currently, Mexicans and Arabs are two of the city’s most notable immigrant groups, though both communities have been immi- grating to Detroit for hundreds of years Arab…

… immigration to Michi- gan, which first began in 1898, has steadily increased in recent years, according to Sally Howell, assis- tant professor of history and Arab American Studies at the Univer- sity…

… Greek Orthodox and Maronite Catholic churches, which were all built by Syrian-Lebanese migrants. Howell said while many of the earlier immigrants came seeking economic opportunity, the Arab…

… Palestinian populations to grow in the city, Howell said. A decade later, in the 1960s, the Arab-Israeli War and a war in Lebanon brought many refugees to Detroit. Howell said people emigrated from Arab…

… countries like Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Jor- dan and Syria. Between 2000 and 2010, Arab immigration increased by 35 per- cent, which means the population overall is still majority immi- grant, Howell…

… said. Yet, she said it is important to remember that the Arab community is an integral and integrated part of southeast Michigan, with the first immi- grants having helped build the auto industry…

… and the city itself, while second- and third- gen- eration Arab Americans are dis- persed throughout the economy. Adam Thibodeau, staffer at Congress Communities of South- west Detroit, a…

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… Francesca Kielb Regent Kathy White, local judge featured at annual Student Veterans Benefit By TANAZ AHMED Daily Staff Reporter Dressed in their finest, residents from across Washtenaw County gath…

…- ered in the Michigan Union Ballroom for the sixth annual Student Veterans Benefit Dinner on Friday. The gala and silent auction was hosted by the University’s chapter of the Student Veterans of…

…- viding students who identify as Arab-American or Arab with an opportunity discuss their identities and explore their own narratives. MEdAN hosted Prof. Frieda Ekotto, chair of the Depart- ment of…

… MONDAY: This Week in History LEFT The dance team performs in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s Mock Rock event at Hill Auditorium Wednesday. (Zach Moore/Daily) RIGHT Engineering junior Brandon…

… 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available…

… WHEN: Today at 4 p.m. WHERE: Modern Languages Building “Black Power Movement” WHAT: University of Pittsburgh’s Joyce Bell, along with a panel of two professors and a graduate student, will…

… Arab Network community dinner at North Quad on Thursday. By AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR Online Editor Editor’s Note: The Michigan Daily is piloting a new addition to our paper that will focus on living…

… well on campus. Whether you’re a first year student living in the dorms or an upperclassman with a meal plan, navigating the dining halls can be daunting at times. There’s so much food, some of…

… it may be unfa- miliar-looking, and there’s no one to stop you from eating just cook- ies for dinner. Sound familiar? Many students swipe into the dining hall with good intentions, and they know…

… specialist at the Univer- sity, I discovered ways in which students living on and off campus could using campus dining halls as a means — rather than a barrier — to healthy decision-making. The FDA…

… food search tool hostedon the University Housing website, gives students the ability to search and select their meals before going to the dining hall. By adding filters for nutrition, dietary…

… year’s winter term: Yiddish Studies, Arab and Mus- lim American Culture, Art and Design, Intergroup Relations Education and Entrepreneur- ship. Martin spoke to about 20 students on a variety of…

…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 4, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM How do students interact with our local government…

… the number one state for skilled trades programs, and praised alternative education routes such as dual enrollment for high school students and appren- ticeships. Dual enrollment for high school…

… students State Sen. Darwin Booher (R– Evart) introduced Senate Bills 36 and 37 last week, which would allow high school students to enroll in community college cours- es. Should these bills pass, high…

… school teachers could receive qual- ifications to teach certain college- level classes, which the students could subsequently take without traveling to a community college campus. Booher, who is the…

… Community Colleges chair, a subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Com- mittee, noted that concurrent courses were the best way to put dual enrollment into practice, as not all high school students…

… have the luxury of commuting to com- munity college after school. “Part of the kids that didn’t have jobs after school or didn’t have some kind of requirement, they could go, but not every student…

… academy may partner with 1 or more post- secondary institutions or 1 or more intermediate school districts and Students examine self-acceptance with spoken-word performances By ALYSSA BRANDON…

… Daily Staff Reporter Inspired by the critical- ly-aclaimed “Vagina Mono- logues,” a dozen University students appeared on the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre stage on Tuesday night to share their…

… experiences grappling with body image. Sponsored by the Univer- sity Health Service, the “Body Monologues” featured 12 spo- ken-word performances by University students. Though performers often…

… is a a member of Students Allied for Freedom and Equality and the Middle Eastern and Arab Network on campus, said she found the choice of film disconcert- ing because of its depictions of the…

… Seal who served in Iraq and has the most con- firmed kills as a sniper in U.S. mili- tary history. “As a student who identifies as an Arab and Middle Eastern student, I feel that ‘American Sniper…

… student petition over the depiction of certain communities in the film. In a statement posted on by Face- book CCI, which runs UMix, the organization said the choice was made in response to concerns…

… raised by students about the film in the peti- tion. “Student reactions have clearly articulated that this is neither the venue nor the time to show this movie,” the statement read. “We deeply…

… regret causing harm to mem- bers of our community, and appreci- ate the thoughtful feedback provided to us by students.” LSA sophomore Lamees Mek- kaoui started the petition Tuesday morning after…

… discovering that UMix, a University program dedi- cated to providing students with alcohol-free events on Friday nights, would be showing the 2014 war drama “American Sniper” this Fri- day. Mekkaoui, who…

… said. dedicated to the Arab-American and Muslim communities on campus. The establishment of a dedi- cated space for these students has been an ongoing point of contention, but the topic was…

…- tural message. While Dahbour said the lounge is a positive step for the Universi- ty, she elaborated that it does not address many of the remaining concerns for Arab-American and Muslim students…

… student here and a lot to the Muslim and Arab students here,” she added. “It’s one step for sure, and I just hope that the Uni- versity continues to work on it.” nal DACA legislation, said she thought…

…greenhouse is currently in the process of hiring its staff, and plans to begin work in the fall. Overall, Niemer said, the greenhouse is a logical next step in aiding student teach- ing and…

… of racial issues in the United States. He also said students need to think radically about activism and he encouraged them not to make compromises when addressing racial issues. Elizabeth James…

… our current students,” James said. Many of the speakers, including Cotton and Spence, emphasized the importance of Black community. Spence focused on solidarity and the need to build…

… KILBANE For the Daily Celebrating achievement and faith, the Muslim Student Asso- ciation hosted their annual ban- quet Friday night with a menu of traditional Arab cuisine and a lineup of speakers…

…-67 » INSIDE Bloomington Bummer 200 students build consumer products at second annual Makeathon By JING JING MA Daily Staff Reporter The Art and Architecture Building buzzed with energy Saturday…

… afternoon as students sketched designs, drilled wood and wired hardware. More than 200 students tried their hands at building physical products rang- ing from collapsible skis to stress- relieving stones…

…. Makeathon, held Friday and Saturday, is an annual competi- tion where students team up to brainstorm and create innova- tive products. Participants com- peted in one of three categories: Health & Wellness…

…, Environment & Energy and Entertainment & Toys. MPowered, a student orga- nization that promotes student entrepreneurship, launched the competition in 2013. MPow- ered is also responsible for simi- larly…

… wanted,” she said. “We want people to come up with innovative ideas and cre- ative ways to create a product that solves a real problem.” Students streamed into the auditorium of the Art and Archi…

…- tured four panelists who discussed entrepreneurship in Michigan. The Twitter talk is the Uni- versity’s fourth; previous events featured E. Royster Harper, vice president for student life, and a dis…

… of over 3,000 students, faculty and community members, Gins- burg discussed the issues that have defined her career, such as gender and voting equality. Ginsburg, who was appointed to the Supreme…

… Union. Rather than being self-initiat- ed, she said both a student push for a class on gender equality law and a growing number of com- plaints to the ACLU concerning gender equality drew her atten…

…- tion to the subject. Her first foray into the area came when the legal director from the New Jersey ACLU affil- Muslim Student Association dinner features traditional cultural elements By EMMA…

… diverse freshman class since 2005. Underrepresented minority students represent 12.8 percent this fall’s incoming class, a 2.8-percent increase from last year’s incoming class. In 2005…

…, underrepresented minorities made up 13.8 percent of the entering class. However, representation of minority students slowly declined following the statewide ballot proposal Proposal 2, which banned the use…

… student body within the confines of the law. He noted Ishop made significant changes to financial aid, recruitment and admission policies during his first year at the helm of the University. “I want…

… efforts: diversity. umich.edu. The website provides resources for students, as well as provides a space for online discussions regarding issues of inclusion. For more discussion on diversity…

… equity and inclusion on campus. He appointed 60 facilitators within each college and campus unit to collaborate with faculty, staff and students to outline diversity efforts unique to their unit…

… there helped her form lasting friendships that have continued through her involvement in the alumni association. “Everyone from freshman to graduate students living there, you really have a…

… diverse group of women to draw experience from,” she said. “I remember sitting at dinner and having a problem and talking to a grad student who put things in perspective and evoked wisdom. It felt…

… Asidao, CAPS associate director of community engagement and outreach, said the goal is to reach students with a wide variety of mental health concerns. “Leaders at their Best is really about…

… increasing resiliency, wellness and wellbeing across the U of M campus and specifically focused on our students,” she said. “We see students who are coming in in a lot of distress, and we want to help…

… those students, but we also want to help those students who might also be doing pretty well but just sometimes forget because finals are coming up, things are getting really busy, time seems to be…

… install air conditioning. The additional funding will be provided by investment pro- ceeds and the Student Life Stu- dent Fee for Facility Renewal. E. Royster Harper, vice president for student…

… students, faculty and staff.” LSA senior Jacob Light, a member of Building a Better Michigan and a Residential Student group hosts event in honor of Black History Month By EMMA KINERY Daily Staff…

… Reporter The Muslim Student Asso- ciation celebrated Black History Month Thursday night with a lecture on Islam’s roots in Africa. The event, which was attend- ed by about 50 people, was held in the…

…- rently resides in Sub-Saharan Africa, Ware said. In Senegal, he said 98 percent of citizens are Muslim. “The only Arab countries that have that percentage are Saudi Arabia and Yemen,” Ware said…

… measures need to be taken.” Krupiak added that students have already faced the Student Organization Advancement and Recognition’s judicial process. The system referred cases to the chapters…

… Dean of Students Laura Blake Jones. “The only way to move for- ward completely from this is to ensure that every member understands the consequences of his or her behavior,” Krupiak said. “We…

… an oppor- tunity to do a little blue-sky thinking and have very candid discussions. Students weigh possible addition to Student Rights and Responsibilities By TANAZ AHMED Daily Staff Reporter…

… The Central Student Govern- ment’s Student Honor Code Task Force held a forum Thursday night to gather student input for a new University-wide student honor code. CSG President Bobby Dishell, a…

… Public Policy senior, estab- lished the task force earlier this month to compose a code per- taining to academic integrity, individual behavior and student rights. The goal of creating a code is to…

… complement the pre- existing Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, a University document that out- lines appropriate responses to inappropriate student behavior. The forum was open to stu…

…the cost of this computer package is included in the cost of first-year tuition for Art & Design students — which is sometimes covered by financial aid. “Our students have a larger budget for…

… financial aid,” she said. “The cost of being a freshman in the School of Art & Design is greater than the cost of being a freshman in, say, LSA. And the difference is that our students are required to…

… buy a computer package. So it’s included as part of their budget — if a student qualifies for financial aid, then they get aid for their Art & Design tuition (including the computer package…

…).” She said students are given a four-year warranty for their purchase of the package, which is discounted through the Computer Showcase, so the laptop should be a one-time expense while they are…

…. She said standardizing the package puts all students on an equal playing field. “When everybody has the same equipment, it’s a little bit like wearing a uniform,” she said. “(The package…

…) doesn’t mean that there is perfect equity, but it’s one more step (towards equal opportunity).” Ross School of Business students are not required to purchase a laptop but are warned that they…

… will likely be at a disadvantage in both class and group work if they do not own a personal computer. The Business School’s website says that while students do have access to several public…

… Kinesiology nor the College of Engineering require students to obtain a personal computer. Monika Dressler, director of LSA Instructional Support Services, said in an e-mail interview that LSA…

… does not have a laptop policy and does not require students to own their own computers. “While some instructors do encourage students to use laptops in their classes, other faculty discourage or…

… even ban the use of laptops or other mobile devices because they find them disruptive and distracting for students,” she said. The digital divide and equity of access Dressler acknowledged that…

…-chair of Stu- dents Allied for Freedom and Equality, held back tears as she unrolled the sign once again. “This sign was painted almost a year ago by Arab and Muslim students during a time when…

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… Alsabahi holds a sign that hung last year on the Central Student Government chamber’s door during the UM Divest protest at the opening of the new Edward Said multicultural lounge in North Quad Thursday…

… Committee for SAM, did comment on the fall- out of the trip overall. However, he said the ski trip incident was shameful, and not characteristic of “Take Back the X” draws students and alumni to…

… Spence, speak- ers included Melba Joyce Boyd, distinguished professor of Afri- cana Studies at Wayne State University; Gerloni Cotton, a law student at University of California, Los Angeles; Domi…

…- nique Mathews, a Detroit-based poet; L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy, associate professor at City Col- lege of New York; and Rackham student Austin McCoy. McCoy said the “Taking Back the X” event means…

… Cardiotho- racic Radiology, has been on the forefront of the race to get these screening approved by the CMS. “Lung cancer is the lead- Students impacted by expanded options to defer deportation By…

… in the country — including some students. President Barack Obama announced his intention to issue an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv- als policy in November. DACA, first…

… vote to honor theorist Edward Said By IAN DILLINGHAM Daily Staff Reporter Nearly one year ago, stu- dents from the UM Divest movement hung a sign on the door of Central Student Gov- ernment…

… History Month event features variety of speakers White House immigration reforms stalled New multicultural lounge celebrates Arab heritage Prof. leads charge for lung cancer screenings …

… Andrew Martin. The panel will allow students and faculty to discuss the University’s plans to improve inclusion and diversity on campus — topics that have been a focus of campus con- versation in the…

… last two years. In November 2013, members of the University’s Black Student Union launched the #BBUM Twit- ter campaign —which garnered national recognition— to allow students to share their…

… experienc- es as Black students on campus. Each session focuses on a dif- ferent sub-topic, organized to encourage discussion among stu- dents. The four course sessions to date have each dealt with a…

…. Lectures so far have included “Police Violence in Black America: Past and Present” and “Bad Jobs, Black Lives and Young Workers.” After the presentation, students break into smaller groups to dis- cuss…

… the material and reconvene as a class to report back on their conversations. Razdar said the course empow- ers students, community members and experts in the field to all learn from each other…

… dialogue on race, discrimination and social inequities with other students,” Goldfaden said. “The collabo- ration between a wide range of people from, in and around the University made me feel as though…

… everyone was welcome to learn, share and discuss.” Bright said the class aims to open the floor for student discus- sion, rather than provide answers to problems. “We’ll discuss the problems raised…

… on Monday. “This keynote address was par- ticularly chosen because it was a really good way of tying in the way a person’s queer identity can affect their Arab identity,” said event organizer…

… Farah Erzouki, a Public Health student. “We want- ed to explore those interactions between two such marginalized identities.” During his speech, Atshan shared his story about struggling to come…

… interro- gated by Israeli soldiers. It’s abso- lutely heartbreaking.” Atshan concluded his speech by congratulating members of Students Allied for Freedom and Equality and the University’s chapter of…

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… even philosophy class- es (yes, I’m that kind of student, no regrets), I’ve learned that most issues in society arise because people can- not create a universal definition for a majority of words. In…

… and critiques, thereby opening up the opportunity to shift our insti- tutional practices on a large scale. — Jenny Wang can be reached at wjenny@umich.edu. JENNY WANG Arabs who? Muslims who? They…

… are born and raised here? Can they even call them- selves Americans? You may have asked ques- tions like this and been surprised to learn about Arab and Muslim American communi- ties across the…

… nation. Although Muslim and Arab are often used synonymously, the terms are distinct. The first identity is religious and the second is ethnic. The media — what is supposed to be our most trusted…

…, Asian, Hispanic, Arab and any other race represented on this planet. Also, Arab Americans are religiously diverse, and a great number are Christians. On top of not understanding who Arab and Muslim…

… Americans are, the normalized hate and discrimination against these com- munities has reached new heights, becom- ing consistently more aggressive and blatant. Three Muslim American college students were…

… and violence in recent weeks. We, as the University community, must actively engage in constructive conversa- tions that will produce tangible results and challenge the hostility toward Arab…

… and Mus- lim Americans. The campaign to TAKE ON HATE is a national movement that strives to address our country’s growing miscon- ceptions and discrimination toward Arab and Muslim American…

… Michigan Room. See you all there! Rihan Issa is a graduate student in the School of Social Work. RIHAN ISSA | VIEWPOINT What can we do to TAKE ON HATE? Women’s participation in world politics has come…

…Wednesday, January 7, 2015 // The Statement 6B Students abroad grapple with cultural consciousness by Michael Sugerman, Daily News Editor W ith the plethora of opportuni- ties for students to…

… these places is encouraged so students can understand there is more to them than can be written in the pages of a history book. Such is the opinion of Thuy’Anh Nguyen, a lecturer of Vietnamese…

…, staffed this winter’s trip, and said this summer’s heightened conflict between Israel and neighboring Arab populations in the Gaza Strip — which resulted in thousands of deaths in Palestine and hundreds…

… to 18 inches with high winds are mak- ing the roads dangerous, espe- cially for the many faculty, staff and students who live outside the city of Ann Arbor,” he said. University spokesman Rick…

… assistant attorney general, over his harassment of a University student. Shirvell was accused of anti- gay rhetoric against University alum Chris Armstrong, the first openly gay Michigan Student…

… Assembly president. The Michi- gan Student Assembly is now known as Central Student Gov- ernment. In 2010, Shirvell was fired after creating a blog titled “Chris Arm- strong Watch,” which argued…

…, Arab and Muslim American Culture, and Inter- group Relations Education. The other two — Art and Design and Entrepreneurship — were not formerly available to LSA stu- dents, but have been officially…

… incorporated into the LSA cur- riculum. JoAnn Peraino, LSA curricu- lum and enrollment manager, said the qualifications for creat- ing a new minor are often based student interest, though mul- tiple…

… departments cannot offer the same minor. Peraino added that once a minor has been created within a department, the department is responsible for overseeing that the minor is attracting student interest…

…, long time. We haven’t retired any in a long time because all of our minors have at least a few students in them.” Intergroup Relations Education The minor in Intergroup Relations Education…

… focuses on creating discussions around issues of social identity, inequal- ity and discrimination. The minor, which is a mini- mum of 19 credits and a maxi- mum of 22, begins with students enrolling…

… the Cam- pus Communities and Research track. Students also elect one elective LSA course that is relat- ed to intergroup relations and complete the capstone course in intergroup relations. Kelly…

… with student activism,” Maxwell said. “It made us real- ize that it’s time to formalize the minor.” Last year, members of the University’s Black Student Union lobbied administrators to address…

…’s Black Student Alliance, Jones said Cohen’s res- ignation was, “the best decision for everyone involved” and was appreciated by the community. NYU professor barred entry into United Arab Emirates…

…-M Student Philanthropy is hosting the 4th annual Student Day of Thanks. Stu- dents can thank alumni who have given $50 or less to the University. WHO: Office of Uni- versity Development WHEN: Today from…

… radio signals. 1 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students…

…: Campus Voices THURSDAY: Twitter Talk FRIDAY: Photos of the Week MONDAY: This Week in History WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers SHA M RO C K S M I L E S STUDENT PETITION Rodney Cohen, director of…

… the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale University, resigned almost a month after 147 students signed a petition asking for his removal, the Yale Daily News reported. A campus-wide e-mail from…

… present at the house and not making funding opportunities easily accessible to students. The petition ultimately called for Cohen to step down. In a statement to the Yale Daily News from Yale…

… Andrew Ross, an New York University professor, was not allowed to board an Abu Dhabi- bound Etihad Airways flight Saturday, The Washington Square News reported Tuesday. United Arab Emirates…

… signing of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment during the Central Student Government meeting on Tuesday in the CSG chambers . Likud and Zionist Union parties must compete to…

… By SAMANTHA WINTNER Daily Staff Reporter The Central Student Government Assembly passed several resolutions at their meeting Tuesday evening, including a proposal to support…

… and support the University’s participation in a climate change reduction program. Sustainability efforts at the University The LSA Student Government’s Taking Responsibility for the…

… in opposition to the ban. 3 ON THE WEB... michigandaily.com Going Abroad By ISOBEL FUTTER The number of University students going abroad has increased 15 percent, the University announced on…

… Monday. 2,719 students traveled overseas to study during the 2013-2014 school year, as compared to 2,365 students in the 2012-13 school year. NEWS 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www…

… more of this story online at michigandaily.com RYAN MCLOUGHLIN/Daily LSA sophomore Nicholas Fadanelli, a student government candidate, campaigns at the LSA Student Government Candidate Forum in the…

… increasing diversity of the stu- dent body and and expanding mental health awareness in stu- dent government and on campus. Elections will be held Wednes- day. LSA Student Government consists of 19…

… campus and in the national media, Friday’s UMix proceeded without protest or disruption. Late last week, several Muslim and Arab students reported. experiencing threats and racist remarks…

… with other persons.” The page then proceeds to note that, “The University of Michigan Policy on Sexual Misconduct by Students defines consent as a clear and unambiguous agreement, expressed in…

… mutually understandable words or actions, to engage in a particular activity.” During his fireside chat on Wednesday, University President Mark Schlissel told students that the University is…

… planning to role out changes to the University’s Student Sexual Misconduct Policy by the Fall 2015 semester. He said changes could potentially include the guidance students are given in regard to…

… seeking counsel, among other issues. The University most recently made changes to its Student Sexual Misconduct Policy in 2013 in response to guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office…

… after many students in those communities advocated for the film screening’s cancellation. Ann Arbor resident Mozhgan Savabieasfahani, a University alum, attempted to hold a discussion after the…

… film, unaffiliated with the University. However, students showed a lack of interest and the discussion fell through. When the University decided to show “American Sniper” at another location and…

… after hearing of the possibility of a student-led protest. However, a protest did not occur. Business senior Lance Feigeles said he agreed with the University’s decision to follow through with…

… of work because you realize how many cultural norms are working against you.” As part of the event, student models carried signs with sexually suggestive advertisements on them, and dressed…

… interacting with fellow students as part of the artistic process. “Usually when I create art, it’s very independent and unsocial,” she said. “Traveling to the studio, helping each other out and…

… Leprechaun, continue at Cantina and end up at Rick’s American Cafe. As a result of the street’s loca- tion, it is not only a cemented student destination, but also a significant economic engine for the…

… distance from the major- ity of the student body. And you cannot duplicate that. People have tried but it doesn’t work.” While the nightlife is part of the South University neighbor- hood’s popularity…

… Wolverine Wellness and Universi- ty Health Services, co-coordinated a St. Patrick’s Day committee. The committee included representa- tives from the Dean of Students Office, the Center for Campus…

… Radness. The initiative spanned from March 13 through March 21 and included a canoe trip, obstacle course and rock climbing, among other activities. Pehlke said the student- designed Stay in the…

… Blue app, which was launched in partner- ship with the University Health System’s alcohol safety program in 2013 to help students track their drinking, recently saw a dramatic rise in downloads…

… Something Dancy,” is available on Amazon. Follow Dee on Twitter @deesimon666 and Instagram @mrdeesimon. ARTIST PROFILE IN COURTESY OF DEE SIMON Dee Simon went from University student to podcast veteran…

…- Arab from outside Haifa, who, as an 18-year-old, followed his two brothers to Ann Arbor to open this shop, even though none of them had any formal training. His two brothers have since married and…

… base. Israeli- Arabs and Palestinians make up just one part of the local Arab community, many of whom are from Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. But Usman told me that Arabs actually are a minority of his…

… said he would also work toward carryout out his plan to allow students to donate their leftover Blue Bucks at the end of the semester to a local food pan- try. Throughout the duration of the…

… event, students were encouraged to tweet The Team questions using the hashtag #RallyTheTeam. Royster said he chose to run for Central Student Government to bring change, specifically to increase…

… diversity on the Uni- versity’s campus. Fidel said he decided to run to represent the students, pointing to members in the crowd and students walk- ing by in the Diag to emphasize the point that he was…

… can vote at vote.umich.edu. laboratory-based Ph.D. are thinking about problems through a public health lens and students who would have otherwise trained in tradi- tional public health…

… of recruiting students. The appli- cation deadline is April 7 and decisions will be reached by May 1. She noted that admitted and current doctoral students anywhere at the University are eligible…

… that the city has to offer.” as chair for the LSA SG Budget Allocations Committee said interacting with students will paly a vital part in fulfilling their platform. “My main focus this year…

… is definitely on talking to stu- dents, student engagement and hearing student voices,” Colella said. “More than anything else we are here to represent the 18,000 students in LSA and what they…

… through Q4. These questions have been the focus of current debate because they are constant in surveys across campus. Q1 asks students to rate “Overall, this was an excellent course.” Q2 is “Overall…

…, the instructor was an excellent teacher.” Q3 asks students to evaluate the statement, “I learned a great deal from this course.” Q4 asks, “I had a strong desire to take this course.” Typically…

…,300 other questions — some are broad while others are dedicated to specific courses. Student governments and various departments and schools have sent in requests to include questions in the…

… catalogue over the years. The questions date back to 1996, and are sorted into different categories, such as “student development” or “instructor effectiveness,” according to the Office of the…

… it easy to draw comparisons. “Using the other questions may help you design your course better, but it’s not going to tell you very much about student satisfaction overall with your course…

… involved in the current redesign process, the focus isn’t only on the questions themselves, but on the climate the evaluations foster. Central Student Government president Cooper Charlton, an LSA…

… important part of each class … (and) make sure that it’s a shared enterprise to teach a class,” Weineck said. In particular, she cited questions about a student’s responsibility in the classroom…

…. Other universities, such as the University of Washington, use student-centric questions in their evaluations to assess how much effort a student put into the class and his or her interest in the…

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… will speak about Arab architecture. WHO: Taubman College of Architecture and Planning WHEN: Today at 6 p.m. WHERE: Art and Architecture Building Please report any error in the Daily to corrections…

…” with U-M alum Carol Jantsch, principal tuba of the Philadelphia Orchestra. WHO: School of Music, Theatre & Dance WHEN: Today at 8 p.m. WHERE: Hill Auditorium LSA student government hosts discussion…

… on entrepreneurship Six alumni speak on their experiences building and sustaining startups By TANAZ AHMED Daily Staff Reporter The LSA Student Govern- ment hosted an alumni connec- tions…

… event on entrepreneurship and the liberal arts Thursday night in the Michigan Union Pond Room. The event, called “Inno- vate Your Future,” featured six alumni guests. Members of the Student…

… relationships between students and alumni. “It’s a great way for students with specific interests to meet with the right people rather than just having a general group of alumni so that students can…

… students and spent approximately 10 minutes talk- ing with each group. Students were encouraged to approach individual alumni after the round robin discussions fin- ished. The speakers told students…

… about their reasons for becom- ing entrepreneurs and how they got to where they are today. “I was frustrated with the fact that so many students would come up with awesome ideas in classes I was in…

… a new program in data science, beginning in the fall semester of 2015. According to an e-mail sent to informatics students last month, the new Data Science program will ultimately take over…

… the Data Mining and Information Analy- sis track within the informatics major. All students already pur- suing the latter track can still finish it, or choose to switch over to a major in data…

…, conflicted with the plans and led him to Skype in to the event instead. O’Malley is slated to appear in Dearborn, Mich. on Friday as part of a conference hosted by the Arab American Institute. During…

… the appearance, he will discuss policy issues affecting Arab Americans and how they can be a part of the discussion during the 2016 campaign season. “(Even with the schedule conflict), Dillon…

… still wanted to support students and reach out to us,” said Public Policy senior Max See DEMOCRATS, Page 2 UMASUNA grapples w ith life and death Japanese dramatists bring avant-garde theater…

… $12 (students) -$54 …

… currently organizing a group of students at the University of Michigan who either have stuttered, do stutter, or want to learn more about stuttering. Both of us are stutterers and similar identity. 3A…

…, providing students with hands-on experi- ence in the profession. The pro- gram aims to develop new leaders who will stay on and contribute to the health care in Ethiopia. Fisseha said the gradu- ates…

… design and creation of projects intend- ed to contribute in other ways. Engineering graduate student Ibrahim Mohedas has been at the forefront of one of these projects. Mohedas has been to Ethiopia…

… world’s population is but so few medical devices work.” The program also focuses on data collection in the country. Public Health student Belen Michael spent the last summer in Ethiopia engaged…

… in data analysis. While there, Michael and fellow students were able to interview and discuss issues of fertility and repro- duction with men and women in Ethiopian clinics. The data research is…

…,” Gilad said. “The Arab Spring that started four years ago created the most geopoliti- cally challenging situation which we are facing as a state since our establishment 60 to 70 years ago.” Gilad said…

… block in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the Arab Gulf; as well as the Hamas and the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. “You see how these new geo- political maps of the Middle East is being…

… Student Union launched the Being Black at the University of Michigan campaign — using the hashtag #BBUM on Twitter — to draw attention to the experienc- es of Black students on campus. The student…

… on my “Respect my Choice” T-shirt with a hijab logo on it, and walked out of my room with a brave face. I would not let hate change me. That night, the University’s Muslim Student Association…

… paint a larger picture of hate-driven crimes against Muslims and Arab-Americans. On Monday, Feb. 16, a man in Houston was charged with arson in an Islam- ic center and on Thursday, Feb. 12 an Arab…

… students. Numerous high-profile losses of protected health infor- mation at other institutions — and the inevitable lawsuits that followed — were cited as pre- cipitating factors leading to our health…

… information to weigh costs and benefits before arriving at an informed decision. Patient data should be protect- ed, but at what cost to the securi- ty of employee and student data? The large number of…

… “wrong” options, as each choice is made in the context of the end user’s individual value system. Moving forward, it’s important that we focus on seeking student input about changes related to our…

…. Special thanks to Erin Conrad for contributing to this article. Mike Yee is a fourth year medical student. MIKE YEE | VIEWPOINT Who watches the Airwatchers? E-mail HEidi at HEidima…

… your very near future? If so, the The Michigan Daily opinion section is the place for you! Join us for Editboard every Monday and Wednes- day evening at 6 p.m. in the Student Publications…

… proof — kind of — that this watch works. As a 21st century college student, it’s a bit humiliating to admit that I’m willing to suspend some dis- belief when it comes to horoscopes and good…

… BARACK OBAMA at the State of the Union address Tuesday night Into the woods, into the woods. Standing on the Diag, surround- ed by the chaos of the college envi- ronment, some students might be…

… have been a group of Univer- sity orientation leaders. I found it a curious feeling to walk out of a class on the Arab- Israeli conflict to feel the prickling wind stinging my cheeks and a sen…

… graduate students get to live buried away within the Arb’s grounds, the mystery house wasn’t found on this particular adventure, but there is always next time. And there will be a next time, though…

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… the early precursors to the recent protests that are occurring across the nation. As a University alum, I fully understood what led the students in 2013 to speak up and express themselves through…

… occurred on campus, and held a Freeze Out on the Diag to address these issues. When the leadership of the Black Student Union came to me as their faculty adviser to strategize ways to express how they…

… originating from both faculty and other students who would assume my presence was due to affirmative action. I had actually won a prestigious scholarship from the Detroit Institute of Arts to study the…

… history of art. Constant remarks about being “well- spoken for someone from Detroit” led me to seek solace within the Black Student Union and to find safe spaces on campus which would affirm and…

… memories, I listened as the students described utilizing the traditional methods of mobilization, including wearing black as a sign of solidarity, attending the Freeze Out: Follow Up Forum to speak…

… out for social justice and papering the posting wall with statements about their experiences. Then it happened. One of the students contacted me and alerted me to sign on to Twitter and follow…

…. The use of social media as the method of communication within this brilliant campaign expanded the range of the participants. The tweets began with current students, then faculty, staff and even…

… considered our home. The academic in me started analyzing the tweets: some were angry, some staunch in their support of the students, while others stood firmly decrying any difference between treatment…

… between and among races. Others sent messages of support and solidarity. The numbers grew until even the students who began the campaign were astonished at the ongoing wave of responses. One thing…

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… shrouded in dialogues of reform recently. The collective feeling among students, particularly minority and marginalized students, is one of frustration and protest. For months, students have denounced…

… student athletes for granted. There should be no conflicting notion between encouraging students to speak their minds about important issues of race and equality and then labeling them as “coddled” or…

… a population too sensitive, too obsessed with being politically correct and too out of touch with the world need to stop operating under the presumption these students are blank slates without…

… any prior experience, who were entirely protected beforehand and are just suddenly rejecting the complexity and conflicts of the world. While some students are undoubtedly more privileged than…

… others, and this privilege certainly needs to be addressed, students, to varying degrees, have encountered their own experiences of sexism, racism, homophobia or classism earlier in their lives…

…. These experiences can’t be discounted. As Roxane Gay aptly states in a piece for the New Republic, “College students do, however, understand the real world because they aren’t just students. They do…

…, students are voicing these concerns because they’re aware of the injustice that needs to be remedied. A common critique of these groups is that these demonstrations are suppressing speech. Yet, those…

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… Bloomberg coffee chat WHAT: The Bloomberg Analytic and Sales Team will hold a coffee chat to meet with students interested in working for their company. WHO: The Career Center WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12…

… professor, will be giving a speech about the Arab-American racial paradox that classifies them as white on the U.S. census but are treated otherwise. WHO: Department of Near Eastern Studies WHEN: 4 p…

… mental health among students. Short for “you matter,” the group specifically raises awareness about bullying, depression and suicide. After organizing and planning for several years, the club…

… became official last month. High school student Erik Rob- erts founded the national orga- nization umttr in Montgomery County, Md. following the suicide of his close friend and fellow ath- lete, Evan…

… stigma associated with mental illness through the new student organization. “I think it is crucial that umttr started as an organization by young adults, for young adults,” Rosenstock said in an e…

… the Uni- versity’s curriculum, perhaps as a requirement class for incoming freshmen, similar to the AlcoholE- du program. “I hope that we can implement a similar program where students are…

… for students who need a community of individuals who understand the hardships of han- dling mental health issues. “I hope to create a safe place for students to talk about their personal struggles…

…,” Skovgaard- Petersen said. “He speaks not a very convoluted Arabic, gener- ally. He knows how to communi- cate.” During the 1960s, Skovgaard- Petersen said, al-Qaradawi moved into a period of “institu…

… books. “He is becoming inspir- ing and sometimes pushing Islamic movements to move in a more democratic direction,” Skovgaard-Petersen said. Skovgaard-Petersen argued that the Arab…

… rather to make an assessment of his political significance. Skovgaard-Petersen said he uses al-Qaradawi’s unfinished mem- oirs, as well as numerous books written by al-Qaradawi’s own students and…

… education program last week in an effort to better prepare students to succeed throughout college and life. The program, Dearborn Discovery Core, requires students to take upper and lower- level…

… courses in one of three categories: Foundational Studies, Areas of Inquiry or Capstone Experiences. Foundational Studies consists of courses that strengthen students’ communication, critical and…

… students with the chance to reflect on previous learning experiences. Ilitch family gifts $40 million to Wayne State The Ilitch family will donate land and funds totalling $40 million for a new…

… Tuesday. to students in print form before the transition to electronic feedback. LSA junior Sean Pitt, CSG chief of staff, said releasing course evaluation data will allow students to form…

… expectations of courses without resorting to third-party sources like the website RateMyProfessors.com. “We have all this data collected about previous students’ experiences,” Pitt said, “Our goal…

… whatever they are, they were not designed to assist students in choosing classes; it is the wrong instrument for that. So what we’ve been saying at the Senate Assembly, it’s not that we don’t think…

… students don’t have a legitimate interest in having more and better information on how to choose classes, but we think at a world-class University it behooves us to design an instrument that can…

…-resident aliens” in the Registrar’s data), nor how many Arab students attend the University — who are classified as white. Asian students are grouped into one category despite the dif- ferences among, say…

…CSG absolutely cannot fill its pur- pose. It is not possible for CSG to fill its purpose if it can’t represent its students. There are certain needs that the different communities require and if…

… those people are not on student government, it’s really hard to identify those needs and execute on the appropriate strate- gies to fulfill those needs.” Comparing CSG presidential and vice…

… presidential representation to the student demographic break- down reveals disparities in almost all categories but white students. “The environment is not always created on CSG to be welcoming of very…

… purposes. The student demographic break- down was obtained through aver- aging racial identities of the student population from 1993 to 2015, using the years 1995, 2000, 2005, 2014. Data was obtained…

… University does not recognize certain nuances in ethnicity and gender. It does not report how many students do not conform to the gender binary, nor the ethnicity of international stu- dents (called “non…

… and 2014 . The Daily’s analysis found that Asian American and Black students on campus are well represented compared to their respective popu- lations on campus. Black presidents and vice…

… presidents have accounted for 10.7 percent of presidents and 7.1 percent of vice presidents in the last two decades, 66 percent higher than the Black population. As international students are not…

… ultimately sorted into racial catego- ries, it may be that Asian students in general are actually under-repre- sented as CSG executives due to the large proportion of international students from Asia. LSA…

… senior Alex Abdun-Nabi, CSG treasurer, attributed these groups’ proportionally large repre- sentation on CSG to their legacy as activists campus wide, particularly the Black Student Union’s activity…

… large majority of Chi- nese students. “When I counted, there were four Africans and five Arabs,” she said. “And there were at least eighty Chinese.” While Wilson was disappoint- ed with the sparse…

…put their effort towards the cause should be allowed to do so.” The dancers make up 64 teams with 15 to 20 students in each. The teams compete against one another in different activities, such…

… well as at events throughout the year. Some fami- lies were partnered with multiple teams. DMUM, which is the larg- est student-run non-profit in the state, fundraises these large sums because…

… and Groove kept dancers on their toes as the event drew to a close. The event also featured a late night rave complete with glow sticks and flashing lights, where other students could dance and…

…- arem Eljamal, spokeswoman and member of Students Allied for Freedom and Equality. Davis said the event’s purpose was to make conversation about race accessible to everyone. “Just being open to new…

… imagine.” Some students submitted ques- tions anonymously through an ask. fm page that Wilson organized and read from, and audience members also posed questions directly to the panel. Attendees were…

… and their opinions on campus policies. One issue discussed at length was the University’s Race and Eth- nicity requirement, which students have criticized recently for not pro- viding enough…

… Race and Ethnicity courses are a result of students being unwilling to talk. “Some students are only there to get a check mark on their tran- script,” Eljamal said. “There’s only so much a…

…, among others. Ajetunmobi said the Univer- sity has fallen short with recruit- ing students from predominantly Black schools. She added that Cass Technical High School and Renaissance High School…

… recruitment based on her own experience as an interna- tional student from Kuwait. She said she noticed a lack of cultural diversity during her international orientation as a freshman, which included a…

… form that could be sent to a printer. “He drew the design, the Crew to partner with students from Abu Dhabi University By CARLY NOAH Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan solar car team will…

… keep its international repu- tation alive. The team heads to the Unit- ed Arab Emirates on Jan 15 for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. Teams from six con- tinents will race for 745 miles in…

… solar-powered cars they designed and built themselves. The University’s team members will partner with students from Abu Dhabi University for the race. The race coincides with the Abu Dhabi…

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… of “Sniper,” gives god- fearing Christian Americans the orgasm they’ve been waiting for: Jesus, mixed with John Wayne, carrying a gun, killing A-rabs. All this controversy over whether “American…

… Language Campaign, a $16,000 effort to educate students on the impact behind common phrases like “I want to die” and “That’s so gay.” Amanda McLit- tle, coordinator of Diversity Educa…

… program five months after it launched. Your video caption, “Uni- versity is dictating what students can say,” met every standard for a click- worthy phrase — incite all of the drama, include none of the…

… facts. A public university “dictating” the speech of its students?! Now there’s a story that’ll rile up those First Amendment defenders. And that’s how your business model works. You fill a niche…

… freedoms. I can’t say they were terribly accurate. Your recent coverage of the Uni- versity’s Inclusive Language Cam- paign was shared on social media by students who were outraged by the…

… University’s attempt to “stifle” their freedom of speech, as one student posted online. And really, who cares that the initiative was based on student feed- back and aimed at creating a more…

… harmonious campus community? Painting the program as an absurd, double-think government plot to indoctrinate American students into not being able-ist or homophobic assholes free to speak their mind is a…

… much better way to ensure high web traffic. All you had to do was splash “Trouble with Schools” across the screen in punchy graphics, and find a student eager to give an interview full of nice…

….C. Muslim students. Just like me. Their assailant was a vocal anti- theist whose heinous act adds to the growing list of Islamopho- bic sentiments, protests and hate crimes in America. Let’s not forget…

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… students Sara Cohen and Terra Molengraff, a former Daily pho- tographer — discussed the find- ings of their recent research study on diversity and inclusion. In an interview with The Michigan Daily…

… used tweets from the Black Student Union’s Being Black at the Uni- versity of Michigan Twitter campaign, commonly known as #BBUM, and Michigan Daily content — such as Michigan in Color columns and…

… where students have the lowest sense of belonging. Greek life and party culture also came up as places where stu- dents reported they did not feel a great sense of belonging. Correspondingly…

…, students often reported feeling a greater sense of belonging at work and at student organizations where others around them shared simi- lar interests. The research study also showed white students…

… weakening Israel with excessive sympa- thy for the Palestinians, alleg- ing that some on the left have praised refusal to serve in the army or support the Arab view that the founding of the country was a…

… said his team is currently working on a mobile version of the app to reach more individuals. Rackham student Shweta Ramdas said she participated in Genes for Good because she wanted to…

… included improv- ing science policy education for students, offering resources to faculty to support science com- munication and fostering engage- ment between the University, state government and federal…

… identified was for students in sci- ence to gain a better understand- ing of science policy in the future. Currently, the University offers a certificate program for graduate students in Science…

… courses in sci- ence policy, which would foster better review of its effectiveness in training students for potential careers in research or policy. Whether through undergradu- ate curriculum or…

… the Institute for Social Research, acknowledged that policy intern- ships might not be suitable for every scientist, but said it was important to provide opportuni- ties for students who might be…

…, suggested involving students in science policy and history courses early in their academic career, along with experiential learning courses and internships. He added that it is concerning that many…

… require- ments in some programs, but that LSA does not. Rackham graduate students Kim Daley and Rachel Merzel said they believe that integrating policy courses would make sense either later in…

… education and teacher certification courses. Ball said the current system of produc- ing STEM teachers — a system that primarily involves students graduating from four-year insti- tutions like the…

… University before starting a teaching career — do not prepare graduates for the true challenges of teaching, such as understanding different learning styles and encouraging student to pursue a variety of…

… might encoun- ter when speaking with students or government officials. Value Another discussion held among the presenters regarded the value of public research universities to local and national…

… fractured ribs. FORT DRUM, N.Y. Pentatagon chief endorses Arab military reforms Defense Secretary Ash Carter is endorsing the Arab League’s plan to form a joint military force. Details on how such a…

… the exact structure and operational man- date of the joint force. Arab League officials said a full proposal is to be presented within four months. SANAA, Yemen Saudi naval forces strike Yemen…

… recommend- ed a higher tuition restraint of 4 percent or an increase of $400 per student depending on which one was greater. “Originally I had asked to remove the tuition cap and let the market make…

… compared the wall around Bethlehem to the walls of concentration camps during the Holocaust. “If you say, like some students said to me the other day, ‘Oh, you’re evoking the Holocaust,’ that’s what…

… resurgence in social activism compared to the lull that they noted in the previous 30 years. “The past five years, there has been a real explosion of collective action amongst students,” Rubin said…

…. “I think the students today are more knowledgeable, strategic and more disciplined than we ever were.” WEST SIDE From Page 1 BUDGET From Page 1 recommendations individually and emphasized the…

…’s a growing pipeline of multiracial students, staff and faculty.” The panel included Martha Jones, a professor of history and Afroamerican and African Studies and co-director of the Michigan Law…

… Program in Race, Law and History, as well as Edward West, professor emeritus in the School of Art & Design, and Mark Kamimura- Jimenez, Rackham director of Graduate Student Success. All three faculty…

… panelists raised points about the experiences of multiracial people, the diversity of multiracial students on campus and responded to the question, “What does it mean to be multiracial in a…

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… the University of Copen- hagen is giving a speech on Arab revolutions. WHO: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: International Institute, 1636 The…

….m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Gerald Ford Library Fellows Info Session WHAT: Students interested in the Carnegie Jr. Fellows Program are invited to this info session. WHO: The Career Center WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2…

… thing about being a University student? The homework. I love that it’s constant, I can rely on it and no matter what I do, it’ll never go away. It’s like a really great boyfriend. This is cliché…

… for students who are interested in learning about emerging climate change adaptation and public health research. WHO: Graham Sustainability Institute WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. WHERE: School of…

…. Faculty members and graduate students listened as Agard-Jones explained her research on homosexuality and gender transgression, both of which she said are frequently discussed topics in…

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… the University community, the Opinion page transformed into more than just a group of students whining about news well beyond the scope of Ann Arbor. With both University officials and students…

… David Schwartz, who was EPE from 1990-1991, told me when I spoke with him. He men- tioned how many issues like the Arab-Israeli conflict aren’t going to be solved on the pages of the Daily and…

… University. The administration con- tinuously fails to listen to students, and that leaves many frustrated. As Schwartz puts it, “I think that the dynamic is the same between activist students and an…

… adminis- tration that is often much slower to adapt or to change than the students would like. I think that’s likely to be true of the U of M going back to the ’60s and going forward from here.” To me…

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… surrounding the importance of idleness. Though some University students are busy working full-time jobs out of financial neces- sity, others choose being busy as a way to set themselves apart from the…

… from all over the world, including the world’s second-largest Arab and Muslim population outside of the Middle East (after Paris) and a growing Latino community. Refu- gee children from Central…

… each attack. The student movement at the University has won recently impor- tant victories for immigrant stu- dents — in-state tuition and a small scholarship pilot program that allotted $450…

…,000 for undocument- ed undergraduate students for the 2014-2015 year. But the conditions for undocumented immigrant and international students are still far from equal. The University must increase the…

… number of undocu- mented students. The University of California, Berkeley has taken important steps to open access and support for undocumented students by creating an undocumented student center to…

… provide financial aid, free legal aid and cover the legal filing fees to apply for DACA. Since the creation of the program, the numbers of undocu- mented students at UC Berkeley has doubled. The…

… University should fol- low Berkeley’s example. The schol- arship for undocumented students must be increased, expanded to include graduate students, and publi- cized to prospective students. Over- all, the…

… University must guarantee the continuation of the program. Both educational access and the safety of immigrant students must be a priority for the University. This means the University must publicly…

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… diaspora in Arab, Middle Eastern and North African communities. WHO: Trotter Multicultural Center WHEN: Today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Trotter Multicultural Center Social media in job search…

… 21 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (MARCH 22, 1994) ‘U’ tries, fails to ban Hash Bash CONNOR BADE/Daily Katana Ngala, a Zuzu Acrobats entertainer, performs as part of The African Students Association Show at…

…, said the resi- dent didn’t appear to have measles, but the student was not allowed to leave his room except to use the bathroom, and meals were brought up to him from the cafeteria. These…

… cautionary poli- cies came after 11 people contracted measles on the medical campus and in East Quad. Every patient recov- ered. A campus-wide drive to inoculate students against measles led to the…

… event at South Quad for students and faculty who want to learn how sustainable food is produced and procured for University dining. WHO: Michigan Dining WHEN: Today from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p…

… said. “That kind of got me thinking that a lot of students at the University don’t necessarily know about the opportunities in the city and it would be great to hold an event that raises aware…