Miami Hurricane, November 22, 1983

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By ALEXANDER SAITTA
Hurricane Copy Editor
“We need a lot of funerals," said David Lieberman, vice president of Business and Finance, in last Thursday’s Undergraduate Student Body Goverment Open Forum “When alumni die, they leave money to the University; that’s whv I say we need a lot of funerals,” he added Lieberman cited as one of the reasons for UM's high tuition the fact that only six percent of the budget is funded by endowments, compared to 20 percent at older universities.
"We are the youngest of the major research universities in the country — one of only three founded in this century,” explained Lieberman. “Eighty percent of our alumni are under age 55. I think it will begin to happen in the 1990s. That’s what will make us well.”
The discussion, held in Student Union 245,
was well attended by students concerned with UM’s management of its $292 million 1984 budget.
For almost two hours, Lieberman entertained students’ questions, which were directed primarily at how the University's $90 million tuition revenue will be spent.
“There are a lot of differences that ! think are worth the difference between what you pay [at state universities] and here," Lieberman said. "I think if you look at the total cost of attending the University of Miami and that of other private universities of comparable quality, you’ll find that we offer a good value.”
In spite of several positive economic indicators, Lieberman said it is still too soon to forecast whether tuition rates will stabilize in the near future. He did say, however, that the new Honors Residential College probably will not affect tuition.
Lieberman was reluctant to quote even the
roughest of figures related to UM expenditures, and he revealed no budget details that have not already been made publicly available in the University's Plan of Operations publication.
"We don’t think it is appropriate for us to be subject to an open book. We don’t think it is in [a department chairman’s] best interest to know the budgets of other departments; and if he doesn’t, we don’t think ¡students] should either."
Lieberman welcomed students to read the UM budget publications, copies of which are available in Ashe Building 230, the USBG office and Richter Library.
Here are a few examples of the many needs cited in the Plan of Operations to explain 1984’s $20 million budget increase:
• A $267,000 increase for custodial and maintenance costs.
• A $200,000 increase for the upgrading of landscape maintenance.
•	A $192,000 increase for utilities (due primarily to the new buildings on campus).
•	A $25,000 increase required to support the Office of the President
Lieberman repeatedly stressed the need for student input, and he announced that, within the next few months, his department will be preparing a spending priorities list, which will recommend the funding of over $250 million toward the University's greatest needs during the next five years.
Among the proposed areas of spending are the expansion of the Student Union, Lane Center and Albert Pick Music Library and the construction of a physical research center.
Lieberman emphasized that no such list yet exists, and that now is an excellent time for students to give their input.
Lieberman
West Germany topic at lunch
By MARLENE EGUIZABAL
Hurricane Stufi Writer
Miami Hurricane/JEFF GOTTLIEB
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Sonia Anderson and Beno Freudman use what look like shoes (transportation class).
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‘The Day After’
The American public misunderstands the West German and European peace movement, according to Dr. Ulrich Liftman
Littman, the executive director of the Fulbright Commission of West Germany, addressed a group of about 150 persons during a topic luncheon Thursday.
He said the communist aura surrounding the West German peace movement is inaccurate, because the news media has failed to look beyond "the accounts of dishonest German journalists" and has concentrated attention on violent demonstrtions.
To fully understand the movement, he said, reporters need to look behind the scenes and learn some social history. They also need to know the country’s people and understand their motives
But because of time limitations and sensationalist accounts on the part of German journalists, American people have been grossly misled to be lieve Germans are completely hostile toward Americans and that the Euro pean anti-nuclear movement is fueled by Communist subjects
"We're living in an era where the mass media is charged with a responsibility which it can meet with limited success Also, the public is receiving news from politically opinionated sources. I want to clear up tin misconceptions."
Littman said peaceful demonstrations are much more common than violent ones, and he added that more than 300.000 people beluna to paeitisi and church movements.
These groups "would not stage violent demonstrations, because it would be contrary to their pacifist beliefs," he said.
Unfortunately, he added, peaceful shows do not attract much media attention.
Because of the resulting "bad communication," Littman said Ger man-American relations have never been so ambivalent and open to m: understandings.
The peace movement is not a socialist or anti-American movement, he said. It is a nationalist effort to preserve world peace by protesting against further deployment of nuclear missiles in Europe
Said Littman: “Americans must remember that |Germans| live next door to a communist country. Our youngsters are not that dumb. They know that, next door to us, youngsters their own age are subjected to harsh military training while they’re out there demonstrating."
Littman also expressed concern about the tension and hostilities that further deployment could bring about
"If the United States often feels threatened by Cuba just 90 miles away, imagine how we may feel |next to East Germany|."
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane News Editor
"It is hoped that the images of this film will inspire the nations of this earth, their people and leaders to find the means to avert the fateful day."
So opened ABC’s The Day After, which was shown Sunday night
On the UM campus, about 60 to 80 students and non-students gathered at Hillel to watch the drama on a large-screen television. They were left speechless, for the most part.
The Hillel showing of the ABC film — which put viewers in the middle of Kansas City and vicinity before, during and after a nuclear attack — was sponsored by the UM Chaplains Association.
"This may be the most important issue of the century," said Rabbi Mark Kram of the UM Campus Ministry Association. “For if the peoples of the earth and their leaders do not solve the potential problems of nuclear proliferation, all other problems pale in significance."
The challenge for our future is how we deal with the prospect of nuclear war, said Kram.
"In the wake of 30 to 40 wars
being fought all around the world today, one wonders whether or not the pronouncements about peace heard from world leaders leaves us feeling safe and secure for the last part of this century,” he said.
Before the film began, Kram told the audience that it would be a "painful experience, but one we have to deal with."
He said students were encouraged to watch the film in a group because of its emotional impact and in order to discuss its implications
“The chaplains wanted to be able to help students deal with this issue, which crosses religious, political and cultural lines."
USBG Sen. Eric Persily said the film showed that “nuclear war is clearly destructive, that if it would ever occur the world would be finished before we know it."
He agreed with Secretary of State George Shultz, one of the guests on a special edition of “Viewpoint” shown after the movie. Shultz said the film demonstrated that nuclear war is "not acceptable."
Said Persily: “I hope the people in Washington realize that."
Persily added that he thought The Day After was a good movie, but he thought some things were
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not realistic. "It gave the impression that so many people would survive," he said. “I don't think that many would.”
Methodist Chaplain Phil Sageser said the film was “soul-chilling."
Said Sageser: “I don't know how people who don't believe in prayer manage.” He added that those watching at Hillel probably would have watched the movie anyway, but bringing people together "might be a beginning.”
Another student, Sheryl Rimarz-chi, said she was "blown away” by the movie.
"Everything seems so trivial after watching it,” she said. “Nothing really matters.
Porco Travis found the movie a “nightmare." Travis first became
interested in the issue of nuclear war after reading a book entitled Hiroshima,
About the movie's competitor that night (NBC's Kennedy), Travis said: “I’d rather watch this. This is more important."
The Day After, which originally was to be a four-hour, two-night broadcast, cost $7 million and took three years to complete.
ABC was afraid of not being able to sell advertising for such a controversial film. However, it was able to do so — although it ran four-fifths of the commercials before the point in the film at which the bombs were dropped
Many of those at Hillel stayed to watch the "Viewpoint" program and discuss the film afterward
Arts and Sciences to hold convocation
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane News Editor
The College of Arts and Sciences will be having a convocation ceremony for fall graduating seniors.
Although a speaker has not yet been announced, the ceremony will be held Dec. 11 from 2-4 p in. at the Cox Science Building, main floor A reception will follow.
Arts and Sr ences joins the School of Business This is the first time either school has held a convocation for those graduating in December
“This is something the students have wanted for a long time," said Norma Tassler, coordinating assistant to the associate dean. “One student in particular persevered. When everybody stopped to think of it, we realized it was possible.”
"We don't need one humongous, costly ceremony, but if each school bandied it on its own, they couid have a single ceremony which would recognize the students."
There are more than 200 students graduating t’his semester from Arts and Sciences.
In the last issue of the Hurricane, it was reported that the School of Architecture was also holding a convocation However, they will only be holding a reception.
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Due to the holidays, the Miami Hurricane will not print until Dec. 2 — its last Issue. The Hurricane wishes everyone happy holidays
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Golden Key Vice President Marie St. Pierre (right) presents Andrea Krensky with an award for outstanding junior
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By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane New s Editor
New members of Golden Key were inducted into the UM chapter in a ceremony held last Thursday at the Hyatt Regency
Those students selected for Golden Key must have a minimum 3.3 grade point average and be either a junior or senior Golden Key is a non-profit organization that recognizes and encourages excellence in all undergraduate fields
Two honorary members were chosen this semester — I)r lorry Askew, assistant to the vice president for Student Affairs, and Jeannette Hausler, associate dean of the Law School.
"Given that the central focus of any university — hut especially the University of Miami — is the creation and dissemination of knowl edge and values," said Askew, "there is no more important activity than the recognition of excellence and academics "
“I thank the executive board for giving me the opportunity to par ticipate in the recognition of excellence tonight." Askew continued "On a personal level, as a person who has been in Miami for only 14 months and been with the University of Miami for only 14 months, I consider it as an honor and am flattered to be selected for this honor Hausler said she was deeply touched by the honor. "In honoring me tonight, you really honor the University of Miami and especially the University of Miami School of Law," she said
Please turn to page 4/GOLDEN KEY