Miami Hurricane, April 08, 1983

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Minor problems don’t hinder Shuttle launch
By CHARLES LAVIN
Managing Editor
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — Launch pad 39A was once again the center of attention last Monday as Challenger, NASA’s third and newest space shuttle, made its first trip into space.
Although plagued with engine and payload problems that delayed the launch from the orginal January date, and an additional 10-second delay in the countdown due to a computer malfunction, astronauts Paul Weitz, Karol Bobko, Donald Peterson and Story Mus-grave got the orbiter off to an almost flawless start at 1:30:884 p.m. — an insignificant 884 milliseconds late.
They were later to discover some peeling insulation and a balky television camera, but these minor problems did not upset anyone or jeopardize the mission.
The weather contributed to the spectacular launch. Challenger roared into a sunny, cloudless Florida sky on its way into space. NASA officials were worried that the strong high-altitude winds the previous day would endanger the launch, but the winds abated sufficiently on Monday for the mission to proceed.
Challenger’s primary mission was the deployment of the world’s most advanced communications satellite, the cornerstone of NASA's new Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS).
This system, composed of three satellites in geosynchronous orbit above the earth, will replace the costly and ineffiecient network of tracking stations that NASA has throughout the globe.
It will serve as the link between Shuttle missions and ground control. The TDRSS can keep in contact with the orbiters at least 85 percent of the time, whereas orbiters can only communicate with the ground stations 15 percent of their time in space.
The first TDRSS satellite was deployed with no problem from Challenger’s cargo bay on Monday night, as the spaceship orbited 168 miles over the Atlantic Ocean.
It was scheduled to be maneuvered into its 22,300-mile-high orbit on Wednesday, but an error sent It into an elliptical orbit nowhere near what it was supposed to be. Although the satellite was In no danger, It is of no use in that wildly errant orbit, and NASA officials predicted that it would take a week to put the satellite back on its correct path.
One of Challenger’s exercises during this mission involves imaginary “rendezvous” maneuvers, which will in the future take place for the repair of satellites and other space vehicles. However, NASA officials decided that the TDRSS satellite corrections would be made from the satellite itself, using its built-in thrusters to nudge it back into its correct “parking space." Challenger wwuld not be used to correct the pathof the satellite.
Another main exercise the astronauts will be performing this mission is the extra-vehicular activity, or “space walk” as it is more commonly known. Securely tethered, they will walk in space to the rear of the
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Challenger takes off on her maiden voyage
Foote to form a nationwide search committee ‘to look throughout the nation for the best possible person’
By RONNIE RAMOS
and
HOWARD BURNS
of the Hurricane Editorial Board
Dr. Harry C. Mallios, the University of Miami athletic director, announced Wednesday his resignation from the position effective June 1.
He will continue at UM as a full-time professor, and in the athletic department as advisor to the provost and faculty representative to the NCAA.
Dr. Mallios, a tenured faculty member in the School of Education and Allied Profeaions, said he resigned because, “I have accomplished the primary personal goals I established for the athletic department four years ago when I took over."
One of his primary goals, he explained, is to aee the teams here "achieve a combined national ranking never before realized in the history of UM athletics.
“The other is fund raising, which doubled to over $1 million last year.”
Mallios is currently teaching two courses in the School of Education. Athletic Administration and Sports Law. “I am excited about the prospects of returning to my profession of college professor,” he said.
Mallios’ association with UM dates back to 1949 when he received a football scholarship. Known on the gridiron as “Scooter” Mallios, he went on to become one of the best running backs in the school’s history.
He received his B.A., M.A., and doctorate in administration from UM.
Mallios, who was the associate athletic director at the time, took over the as athletic director in June, 1979, when the newly appointed director. Charlie Thornton, resigned abruptly due to his wife's illness.
“Due to my concern to the lack of stability in the position of athletic director, I accepted the position,” Mallios said.
Before Mallios' appointment, Miami had had seven athletic directors in the previous 10 years.
The question of who will replace Mallios rests with UM President Edward T. Foote IL to whom the athletic director reports.
Mallios told the Hurricane he had been thinking about resigning for a couple of months and had dis-
cuasvO it with Foote on WeOnfsday. The Miami
News, however, reported that Mallios tendered his resignation some months ago, but was not expecting it to be announced publicly until a replacement was named.
Foote said that a “small, fast-moving” search committee “representative of the various Interests” of the university and its athletic department would be formed to find a replacement for Mallios.
Foote said that there will be a “nationwide search” which "will take as long as necessary to get the job [of finding a replacement! done. We're going to look ... for the best possible person."
On Mallios, Foote said, "I don't know anybody Please turn to page 3/MALLIOS
Week emphasizes different cultures at UM
By LOURDES FERRER
Hurricane Staff Writer The theme of “UM as a Crossroad of Cultures" sparks off a week of celebration and festivity with an emphasis on internationalism.
Fiestas of food, fashion, folk music and dancing highlight the International Week agenda, April 8-16, planned by the Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO).
“The idea of ‘UM as a Crossroad of Cultures’ is to show that UM is a place where people from all over the world come together and share their cultures and traditions,” explained Niurka Caraballo, International Week chairperson.
She added that International Week is particularly “unique” in UM because it reflects an international campus. The UM student body includes nearly 2,000 foreign students, representing 100 nations.
“It’s great that international students are participating more in campus activities,” said Caraballo. “More than ever before, this year’s celebration will have 15 organizations participating in the activities.” All students are encouraged to
participate in the week’s activities. The only charge is for food. As Caraballo says, “It’s an opportunity to experience foreign cultures in eight
days.”
The schedule is as follows:
April 8:
Opening ceremonies will begin at noon in the Ibis Cafeteria, where there will be an international fashion show. Then the Organization for Jamaican Unity and the Haitian Unified Students will sell native food and exhibit arts and crafts in the Student Union breezeway from 1 to 2 p.m.
That evening there will be a Haitian movie festival from 5 to 6 p.m. in the International Lounge of the Union, followed by a folkloric dance show “Dambalah" at 6:30 p.m. and music by a Haitian band. Black Magic — all on the Union patio.
A reggae band will perform there from 9 to 11 p.m., with additional performances of Jamaican dances and poetry readings. April 9:
The Indian Student Association will present classical Indian dances, a documentary, slide show, and a costume parade, starting at 6 p.m
in the Student Union.
AprÜ 10:
No activities scheduled.
April 11:
The Latin American Student Association will serve empanadas, burritos, ceviche, and pabellon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Union patio where folkloric dance groups of Venezuelan and Colombian students will perform at 11:30 a m. as well as the Casa be Cream Band at noon. April 12:
At the Union patio, the French Club will have a bake sale; Israeli students will sell falafel and present the band, Shajar; and the Malaysian Student Association will sell food, have a cultural exhibition and demonstrate Malaysian martial arts. Events start at noon.
April 13:
The Nigerian Student Association and the African Students Organization will present a visit to Africa via food, music, art, dance performances and a fashion parade on the patio from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
In the evening they will sponsor a lecture on “Africa in International Politics" by Oumarou Garba Yous-soufou, executive secretary of the
Organization of African Unity to the United Nations, at 7:30 p.m. in the International Lounge.
April 14:
The Indian Student Association will sell food in the Union breezeway at noon.
April IS:
Arabian Night will begin at 7 p.m. with an Arabian-style buffet.
exhibits of handcrafts and arts.
The evening will conclude with a fashion show and Arabian music. April 16:
The annua) awards banquet marks the conclusion of the week's activities. Harm deBlij, UM geography professor, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Hurricane Cafeteria.
Each day COISO will sponsor sports events, such as soccer, volleyball, ping-pongand backgammon. Any student can participate as long as they present a valid UM I D
For a schedule of the events, call COISO at 284-3548 or pass by the office. Student Union Room 216.
Today last day for
By SALLY SPITZ
Hurricane Associate News Editor
Today is the last day of pre-registration for the fall semester of 1983 — the last opportunity for early registration.
Before you register, you must have been advised previously and have completed a trial schedule form, which should be approved by your academic advisor. The registration kit and confirmation card can be picked up at the Student Union.
You should have your trial schedule, confirmation card, appointment slip, and registration card when you pick up your coupons on the second floor of the Student Union.
After filling out the necessary cards, take your cou-
premregistration
pons and other registration material and proceed to the first floor of the Union, where the Bursar’s Office personnel will fill out your tuition and fee statement.
If you have already registered, don’t forget to fill out your confirmation card and return it before July 11 You must return this card so that your coupons wiil be saved, otherwise you will be purged and your coupons will return to the pile for other students.
Permits to register will be mailed to students during the first week of August. On Aug. 25 and 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., student^ will be paying or making arrangements to pay tuition and fees.
You must return to UM on the date specified on your card in order to complete the registration process Late registration and drop/add will take place Aug 29 through Aug. 31
Mnwii Humcone/STUART BA YOt
Follow the leader
New arrivals at the lake know that in some cases it is better to march to the beat of one drummer
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