Miami Hurricane, February 17, 1981

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Anthropologist Teicher New Director Of University’s Center On Aging
By JEAN CLAUDE de la FRANCE
News Writer
Dr. Morton I. Teicher was appointed as the director of UM’s newly formed Center on Aging
Teicher, listed in Who’s Who in America and associated with several prestigious international organizations, was appointed Jan. 1 from the University of North Carolina, where he was dean and professor of the School of Social Work. Teicher, a 60-vear-old anthropologist, has worked with several educational institutions and is the author of many books and magazine articles.
One out of every five persons in Florida is elderly, compared to the national average of one out of ten persons. "We have the highest total
Another area of research will seek to find an
adequate response for the law eliminating the mandatory retirement age of 65. This law. which will go into effect July 1,1982, states that universities can no longer compel a professor to retire until he reaches 70
“How do we make room for younger professors?" is the answer the Center will seek to find Teicher said.
The Service department will see "how we can help the people who are now serving the elderly to improve their skills and knowledge to do a better job,” Teicher said.
Teicher added that the new campus-wide center will involve both departmemts of medical and academic affairs. To help in that area. Teicher holds faculty appointments as psychiatrist in the medical campus and as a professor of sociology on the Coral Gables campus.
of old people than any other state in the country," said Teicher.
The Center, whose forerunners were the Institute for the Study of Aging and the Laboratory for Behavioral Research on Aging, signals “the University has decided to respond more vi-gourously to a need that has existed for a long time,” said Teicher.
The Center will be concerned with the three main areas of Education, Research and Service.
In the area of education The Center "will try to increase student awareness of aging as a social concern." Teicher said.
The research section will look at a variety of pertinent questions such as: Where should old people live? What can we do about social security? How can universities and corporations help to improve the quality of life for the elderly?
New Fund ‘A Must*
By SHARON HINSON
News Writer
A $25 million endowment plan may be set up and partly in operation by next fall, according to William Butler, vice president of student affairs.
“This was a proposal I made in my report to the [Board of | Trustees last September," he said. “It’s absolutely a must if we are to help our undergraduate students stay enrolled during the decade of the eighties.”
He said the new federal administration is advocating that $1 billion be cut from its financial aid programs, especially from guaranteed student loans. “[Governor Bob| Gra-
ham is advocating a no-growth program for financial aid,” Butler added.
Distribution of the endowment will be based on both scholastic and financial need, he said.
The endowment proposal will go before the next trustee committee on student affairs meeting, which is probably in three weeks, he said
The money for the endowment will come from solicitation of friends of the University, parents, foundations, business firms and private philanthropy.
“The money is there, 1 think . . . it is a doable deed." Butler said.
Apply For Ibis Editor
Special To The Hurricane
Applications for the positions of editor and associate editor of the Ibis Yearbook will be available in Room 221 of the Student Union until noon Wednesday.
Applicants must be undergraduates with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. They must submit a letter of recommendation along with the completed application, and they must be screened by Professor George South worth
The applicant chosen to be the editor will receive a full tuition scholarship and a stipend; the person chosen for the position of associate editor will receive a stipend and a scholarship for half the cost of tuition.
Students who are interested in either position may stop by the Ibis Yearbook office in Room 229 of the Student Union or they may telephone the yearbook office at X6385 or the publications business office at X4401 for more information.	r
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Pageant Ends Culture Week
Dramatically
By SHARON HINSON
News Writer
When the judges chose Lillian Nailor as Miss Black UM 1981, the other seven contestants hugged, kissed and congratulated her. While last year’s queen, Lisa Marion, crowned her, the audience cheered and applauded the new queen.
The pageant, held before a crowd of 500 in Gusman Concert Hall Saturday night, "helps bring blacks together and helps create a lot of excitement among black students." Nailor said.
Nailor, a communications/drama major, said she was excited about the trip to the Bahamas, but did not know if she would compete in the Miss Black Florida competition
The contest was the concluding event of a week-long salute to black culture.
Bonita Adams, a public relations major, who was first runner-up. said “the title of Miss Black first runner-up of UM is a symbol of solidarity among blacks and is a positive instrument which warrants recognition of our contribution to the Universiy of Miami."
As Miss Black UM. Marion, who is a junior accounting major, participated in the Miss Black Florida pageant, represented black students at functions, and rode on the UBS float at Homecoming
She said that her year as queen "was a great honor and it was a privilege that she was able to participate." “It gives black people a chance to show their culture," said Marion.
The Muster of Ceremonies, Dr. Ricardo McKinney, explained why UBS held a pageant for black women students at IJM “It's more than just a beauty pageant Our emphasis is on what we've always believed as a people: that life should be a harmonious development of body, mind and soul." McKinney said.
"AttentiiHfc should be given to both outer beauty and inner beauty," he added.
Arthur Hammond, who was in charge of Black Culture Week, said that as chairperson, Robin Fletcher began organizing the pageant in January and helped the contestants rehearse their part in the pageant daily for the past three weeks
The pageant began with an introduction by the master and mistress of ceremony; McKinney and Fletcher.
Then the eight women introduced themselves while dancing to a recording of Diana Ross's I’m
Coming Out. They were dressed in black leotards, stockings, bowler hats and white bow ties. Their next dance was set to the song“You’ve Got What It Takes."
The judges, all of whom are prominent black men and women in the community, judged the contestants in three competitions: swimsuit. talent and evening gown
Fletcher explained that the judges graded the women on poise, figure and walk in the swimsuit competition.
This was followed by the talent competition where judges looked for creativity, expression, costume, showmanship and technical proficiency.
Nailor performed a monologue from For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf entitled "Dark Phrases."
Adams performed an original piece, "Too Many Colors" for her talent selection The poem dealt with the Haitians, Cubans and Blacks in America searching for op portunity and liberty. The last line was “Haitians. Cubans and Blacks, they all seek the same."
Dianna Williams, the second runner-up. did an interpretative dance to music hv the group Spyro Gvra.
After a brief intermission, the final event, an evening gown competition. took place. Then the judges finished their voting and the accounting firm of Koon, Thompkins & Company tallied the results. McKinney announced the results to an eager and impatient audience.
The contestants did not provide all of the evening's entertainment. Additional entertainment was given by two professional dance groups. Miami's first professional black dance company. L'acado, performed to gospel music. Five dancers from Leon Hightower & Co. danced to Come Fly with Us from the movie All That Jazz
The Inspiration Gospel Choir of UM also performed at the pageant. Directed by Keith Crawford, the choir sang Go Ahead and Soon A Will Be Donna Wid De Troubles of de World
Live music was provided by the Wayne Howkins Quartet, the Paul Anderson Orchestra and another group of Anderson’s called Family The muscians are all UM students
In order to enter the contest, students were required to file an application and find a sponsor to pay the $30 fee. Nailor was sponsored by-Black administrators at UM, Adams by "Strictly Business" and Williams by AKA Sorority Inc
Woman In Accident
Not Badly Hurt
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By MARTHA MARTIN
News Writer
A hole in the floor of MM 107 proved itself a hazard two weeks ago when a pregnant student accidently stepped in it and hit her head against the wall.
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, did not lose the baby and was not seriously hurt, although she did suffer a swollen ankle and continuous headaches for two to three days The woman's impact against the wall was so great that her business law book, which she had in her hand, was bent in half
"The worst part about this incident is that the young lady is pregnant and could have seriously hurt herself and her child through the school's negligence,” said Marina Angleton, a student in the class and vice-president of USBG
Angleton said the area of the hole in the plank, which is on the second to the last landing, was rotted. "With all the improvements that were made to the Memorial Build-ng, such as bolting the windows shut and installing central air conditioning, one would think that essential items such as a safe, sturdy floor would be of priority for improvement "
Although no one knows for sure how long the hole has been there, one student, who asked not to be identified, said he remembered having seen it the first day of class this semester.
The woman has decided not to file suit. “If something would have happened to me I would have sued, but nothing did."
The incident was brought up at the Senate meeting two weeks ago by Donna Marrone, USBG Business Senator. President Stanford was there to discuss certain issues
“Stanford was shocked and said he would have to look into it right away," Marrone said. “I asked the question 'does it take a tragedy or serious injury in order to take precautions?' "
Whether this proved to be the case or not, the hole was fixed last week. "We repaired it as soon as we found out about it," said Oliver Bonnert, Vice-President for Studeut Affairs.
"Our workers can’t get into the classrooms to check them (the damages! out because classes are scheduled too tight," Bonnert said He suggested that if students notice anything broken in a classroom they contact the Physical Plant at x3051 and report it so damages can be repaired