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FESTIVALS ABOLIVOIV MIAMI — PAGE Volume 60 Number 33 Friday, February 3, 1984 UNIVESSJIÏ JOS r. FEB031984 L'BRArrv Lecture Series Tries To Include All By LOURDES FERRER Hurricane Associate News Editor It is the goal of the University of Miami's Lecture Series to create interest in its lectures so the university community will want to come and participate, according to Steve Winner, chairman of the Lecture Series and a senior majoring in English Lecture Series is designed "to provide the university community — faculty, staff and students — with speakers that would appeal to wide interests of students," said Winner said it is in the interest of higher education to have a lecturer, like former Secretary of the Interior James Watt, who lectured in Gusman Hall last week. Watt, he added, is controversial in nature so as to create some thought. “Since the university is number one in sports and academics," said Winner, "the Lecture Series can increase the academic standards of UM "We want a program not to parrot the northern universities ¡like the Ivy Leagues], but to have the type of following they do.” • According to Winner, it takes anywhere from four to six months in advance to book the top speakers and about a year and a half to reserve Gusman Hall. One of the main problems the Lecture Series has had in the past has been securing speakers with prominence, since the chairman is elected in May — not giving him enough time, Winner said, for planning. That, said Winner, is one of the reasons the Lecture Series decided to not have speakers during the fall semester. Next year, however, elections will be held in March so the new chairman can work with the other members to book for the fall semester. Lecture Series is made up of four students from the Undergraduate Student Body Government, one graduate student and three faculty members. William Sandler, dean of student personnel, is the committee's faculty advisor. In past years, the Lecture Series has helped sponsor lectures given by the different departments and organizations on campus. But while the different departamental lectures do provide a service to students, said Winner, they do not represent the interests of the majority of students. Throughout this semester, Lecture Series will bring; • Cristine Craft — Feb. 29. Craft, who brought a sexual discrimination lawsuit against TV station KMBC, Metromedia's affiliate in Kansas City, will speak on her case at 8 p.m. at Gusman Hall. • Tom Wolfe — March 20. Wolfe’s best-known book is The Right Stuff, which was made into a motion picture. The time and place for Wolfe's lecture have not yet been determined, although he is expected to speak at either the Lowe Art Museum or the Beaumont Cinema. • Scorpio and Holly — April 2. Tristan Rogers and Emma Samms, stars of the popular soap opera General Hospital, will be at the Ibis Cafeteria in the evening They'll be talking about the soap opera industry, what it's like to work on a soap opera and how it was like to work with Tony Geary and Genie Francis. Lecture Series is paying $3,500 for Wolfe and $3,500 for Craft. However, no decision has been made on Scorpio and Holly. "We try to get the best price for the students . it's the students’ money,” said Winner. For Watt's lecture. Winner said, the Lecture Series paid the lowest of any other university which booked him. Marquette University, for example, paid Watt $15,000. UM paid $6,000 on the basis that Watt did not have a proven speaking record in anv university. RLSC Many services offered Francine Thomas speaks at the opening ceremonies Miami Hurricane/A1XA MONTERC Black Awareness Month begins By TEQUESTA BRYANT Hurricane Assistant News Editor Francine Thomas, one of two guest speakers for the opening ceremonies of Black Awareness Month, told the group gathered In front of the Student Union that blacks must overcome the hassles of life long enough to make progress toward the goals their predecessors started years ago. Master of Ceremonies, UBS president Kevin Morris, opened the month-long celebration and remembrance with a a prayer and the singing of the Black National Anthem, Lift Leery Voice and Sing. Black Awareness Month chairperson Patrick Howell spoke of how, in observing the month, people of all cultures and races are touched. Howell said the theme for the month, “Our Unity is Our Strength,” applies to everyone's history. Showanda Brimm, coordinator for the Tenth Annual Miss Black UM Pageant, introduced this year’s contestants. President Edward T. Foote, who attended the ceremony, was asked to give an impromptu speach. Foote said he looks forward to the month and that it makes the University a better place. Anna Price, the first guest speaker, said she had worked at UM for 10 years and is pleased to see familiar faces. Price was coordinator for the Upward Bound program that brought underprivileged high school juniors and seniors to the university to prepare them for college. She is now the Dean of Students at Florida Memorial College, a historically black institution in Northwest Dade County. Price feels that it is crucial for blacks to be aware of their blackness each and every day and asked that blacks avail themselves of every opportunity, primarily the academic ones. She added that racism still exists, but is covert where it used to be overt. She reminded blacks to be aware that it exists, but blacks should not use their color as an excuse to explain not trying. She asked that blacks establish a primary reason for being and celebrate Black Awareness Month by re-dedicating themselves to reaching objectives set for themselves. Assistant Dean of Students Jerry Houston recognized the late Dean Thomas Papino, who died this past summer. Morris, in his introduction of the main speaker for the day, read a long list of activities and honors for Thomas. When Thomas began school, UM was not open to her, so she attended a state school. She added that she did not sav that to make any one feel bad, just to report reality. She told of a slavemaster who told a slave “you will get yours in heaven." However, the slave noticed that everyone else was getting theirs on earth. She said she does not like it when blacks that earn more money and are considered middle or upper class don't help those less fortunate. Blacks can’t blame anyone for their failures or successes, according to Thomas, suggesting that blacks overcome the hassles of life long enough to get something done. "Don’t take no when you need yes," she said. “There is no excuse for not doing all you can do. Nothing is acceptable if you don't succeed." Thomas said blacks are citizens of the world and suggested they ask questions about the things that are happening around the world, such as "Why are we in Lebanon, why is there a deficit, how will it affect me?” Thomas noted that America is a participative democracy and power is in the vote. She advocated registering to vote and going to the polls to make that vote count. After the ceremony, Alpha Phi Alpha sponsored its annual "Coketail" reception in a room of the Ibis cafeteria. dillo, a secret service representative,"We have limited positions available, but we do need Spanishspeaking agents.” Some of the participating organizations included the US. Coast Guard, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Wo-metco Enterprises. Burger King Corporation, IBM. and Internal Revenue Service According to Mike Vines, a representative for WSVN-TV Channel 7, their purpose was to recruit for the future because of Miami's growing market retention Art student dies in car crash By LOURDES FERNANDEZ Hurricane News Editor This is the last in a series on programs being offered by the Guidance Center. For those students who want to enhance their studies through extra-curricular programs, there is the Guidance Center's Reading and Learning Skills Center RLSC offers several services to students, whether it's individual tutoring or specialized classes. All services are free to those students who paid the Guidance Fee. "Our goals are to help the student become an independent learner," said RLSC Director Fritzi Chowning Although the Center offers programs for students who feel their reading and learning skills are not well-developed, it also offers programs for those students who do well in class and want to do even better, according to Chowning. It is also a “clearinghouse," she says, for those "super students" who want to tutor other students in specific subjects. The following are programs offered by the Center: Diagnostic Testing/Skills Counseling: The purpose of this is to assess the student's present readina strategies and study shills. Individualized Reading/Study Strategy Instruction: This is designed to improve specific reading or study skills by individual or small group tutoring and practice sessions. Study-System Workshops: These provide small group sessions that help develop problem-solving skills and efficiency in studying. The groups consist of five to eight students, according to Chowning. Team-Learning Groups: Similiar to the study workshops, these usually grow out of a need. This is for “three to five students who are taking the same course and elect to study together,” said Chowning. There is no leader in these groups, but there is a list of honors students that can be called for guidance, if needed. Graduate and Professional School Test Preparation This provides a review and study seminar for students who plan to take admissions tests for graduate or professional schools (GRE, MCAT, LSAT). Direct application of systematic review techniques, not subject matter, is taught. Speed Reading: Chowning prefers to call this "efficient reading," since it increases the rate of comprehension, not only the number of words one can read According to Ken Lingswiler, who teaches the speed reading courses, there are about 10 students per class (there are two classes being taught now). Each course lasts five weeks and students meet twice e week. Computer-Enhanced Learning Tutorials: This provides individualized computer literacy training and help students understand computer system logic. Students flock to jamboree By JACKIE FERNANDEZ Hurricane Staff Writer Career Information Jamboree 1984, held last Wednesday, gave students the chance to interact and inquire about possible employment and graduate school possibilities. The Jamboree, in its ninth year, was held in the lower lounge and adjacent areas of the Student Union. Students, faculty and alumni had the opportunity to learn about SDe- cific job markets by talking with representatives of various career areas. The Jamboree's main purpose was to enable employers to meet with students on an informational rather than recruiting basis. While employers shared information about career opportunities with their organizations, the different schools of the University of Miami provided advising for graduate and professional study opportunities. The Jamboree was sponsored by the Department of Career Planning and Placement and the Jamboree Steering Committee, which is made up of key student and staff representatives. Representatives from about 77 businesses, industries, governmental organizations, professions, human service agencies public schools and the university itself participated in the program. According to Dr. Thomas Sheed-er. Director of Career Planning and Placement, the task of making a career choice is of vital importance for everyone. “We present students with a good opportunity to find out about the different accounting firms," said Pete Pizarro, a representative from the accounting firm of Peat, Marwick & Co.,"We can help them set goals for themselves.” "I have really made some good contacts," said Gladys Lavina, a graduate student. "I think it is necessary to prepare for the future early.” Some organizations were especially pleased with the Jamboree The Secret Service station was a crowd-gatherer. "We are looking for students who are interested in a career with the secret service," said Marino Ra- By MARY CRONIN Hurricane Staff Writer Janet M. Shelton, 22, a senior and graphic design major was killed last Friday in a hit and run accident at 98th St. and South Dixie Highway. Shelton was driving south in her Volvo when hit by two cars. Her car flipped over after being struck by both drivers. One of the drivers, Marion Achi-ron, 59, of 9375 S.W. 77 Ave., was arrested and charged with two felony counts — leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury and vi- olating the right of way. The driver of the second car has not been found, according to highway patrol. An avid photographer, Shelton was a resident of Booth Bay Harbor, Maine, said graphic design professor Tom Gormley. "She was planning on returning home to work there after graduation," Gormley said. "People in the art department are pretty stunned. It sort of hit me like a bomb," he said. “She was one of the liveliest persons I knew, very bright and happy. In all of her art classes she had A's and B's. That’s unusual because she worked many hours at Victoria Station restaurant, as well as holding down a full range of courses, ” Gormlev said. “She was a very beautiful person and will be missed,” said friend John Stofi . Miami Hurricane/,UX/t MON'TERO Funeral services were held Wed- Judy Simms looks at niittoriiil distributed by the Is-nesday in Wiscasset. Maine. rael Aliyat Center USBG acts on grades, black Inside Another Voice SAFAU member Jim Weber discusses the United Black Student allocation and related issues /PAGE 6 Festivals abound From reggae to Shakespeare, various choices are available in the way of festivals this weekend /PAGE 8 Weekender Have no idea what to do on the weekend? Check out the Weekender column /PAGE 9 Fantastic Four The baseball team opens its season with a weekend state shootout at the Light /PAGE 10 * i By LOURDES FERRER Hurricane Associate New s Editor A bill to change the current grade correction policy and a resolution recognizing the decreased black-American enrollment at the University of Miami unanimously passed Wednesday at the meeting of the Undergraduate Student Body Government. The intent of the grade correction legislation is to accurately record the grades and honors earned by the student. "The main issue is that the student's honors are not written |on the transcript]," said USBG Senator Elizabeth Rodriguez, one of the bill’s authors. Currently, when a student receives an incomplete or when a grading error has been made through no fault of the student, the university does not delete all traces of the incorrect grade. Also, if a student is supposed to receive honors, this change is not noted on the transcript — if this results from a grade change. The bill attempts to correct current administrative policy. By LOURDES FERRER Hurricane Associate New s Editor Eleanor F. Hughes, a secretary at the University of Miami for 28 years, died Monday. Hughes, 64, was secretary to William Sandler, dean of student personnel and associate dean of students, for 15 years. “She was just a jewel of a person i The second resolution, which passed by acclamation, reaffirms the issue of the decrease of black enrollment at UM. With this resolution, USBG recognizes the decrease in black-Amer-ican enrollment and strongly encourages the administration, facul- with a great ability to put people at ease,” said Sandler. "She was dedicated to assisting everyone ... I don't think she knew the meaning of the word no." Hughes died of an aneurism |a blood clot in the brain]. She came to UM in 1956 as a secretary with the Air Force ROTC program and became a secretary in the dean of men's office in 1959 < ty, and the student body to continue their committment to increase black-American enrollment at UM “It’s not the university discriminating against them, but racial discrimination of the past preventing students access to this university," said USBG Senator Izhar Haq Front 1962-1971, she served as secretary to four deans: Ben David, Bob Hynes, Nicholas Gennett and Sandler. Her dedication to the university and students earned her the Dean of Student Affairs Employee of the Year Award in May 1981. Hughes was a mother of four — Mary, John. Bill and Richard ) UM secretary Eleanor Hughes dies
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Full Text | FESTIVALS ABOLIVOIV MIAMI — PAGE Volume 60 Number 33 Friday, February 3, 1984 UNIVESSJIÏ JOS r. FEB031984 L'BRArrv Lecture Series Tries To Include All By LOURDES FERRER Hurricane Associate News Editor It is the goal of the University of Miami's Lecture Series to create interest in its lectures so the university community will want to come and participate, according to Steve Winner, chairman of the Lecture Series and a senior majoring in English Lecture Series is designed "to provide the university community — faculty, staff and students — with speakers that would appeal to wide interests of students," said Winner said it is in the interest of higher education to have a lecturer, like former Secretary of the Interior James Watt, who lectured in Gusman Hall last week. Watt, he added, is controversial in nature so as to create some thought. “Since the university is number one in sports and academics," said Winner, "the Lecture Series can increase the academic standards of UM "We want a program not to parrot the northern universities ¡like the Ivy Leagues], but to have the type of following they do.” • According to Winner, it takes anywhere from four to six months in advance to book the top speakers and about a year and a half to reserve Gusman Hall. One of the main problems the Lecture Series has had in the past has been securing speakers with prominence, since the chairman is elected in May — not giving him enough time, Winner said, for planning. That, said Winner, is one of the reasons the Lecture Series decided to not have speakers during the fall semester. Next year, however, elections will be held in March so the new chairman can work with the other members to book for the fall semester. Lecture Series is made up of four students from the Undergraduate Student Body Government, one graduate student and three faculty members. William Sandler, dean of student personnel, is the committee's faculty advisor. In past years, the Lecture Series has helped sponsor lectures given by the different departments and organizations on campus. But while the different departamental lectures do provide a service to students, said Winner, they do not represent the interests of the majority of students. Throughout this semester, Lecture Series will bring; • Cristine Craft — Feb. 29. Craft, who brought a sexual discrimination lawsuit against TV station KMBC, Metromedia's affiliate in Kansas City, will speak on her case at 8 p.m. at Gusman Hall. • Tom Wolfe — March 20. Wolfe’s best-known book is The Right Stuff, which was made into a motion picture. The time and place for Wolfe's lecture have not yet been determined, although he is expected to speak at either the Lowe Art Museum or the Beaumont Cinema. • Scorpio and Holly — April 2. Tristan Rogers and Emma Samms, stars of the popular soap opera General Hospital, will be at the Ibis Cafeteria in the evening They'll be talking about the soap opera industry, what it's like to work on a soap opera and how it was like to work with Tony Geary and Genie Francis. Lecture Series is paying $3,500 for Wolfe and $3,500 for Craft. However, no decision has been made on Scorpio and Holly. "We try to get the best price for the students . it's the students’ money,” said Winner. For Watt's lecture. Winner said, the Lecture Series paid the lowest of any other university which booked him. Marquette University, for example, paid Watt $15,000. UM paid $6,000 on the basis that Watt did not have a proven speaking record in anv university. RLSC Many services offered Francine Thomas speaks at the opening ceremonies Miami Hurricane/A1XA MONTERC Black Awareness Month begins By TEQUESTA BRYANT Hurricane Assistant News Editor Francine Thomas, one of two guest speakers for the opening ceremonies of Black Awareness Month, told the group gathered In front of the Student Union that blacks must overcome the hassles of life long enough to make progress toward the goals their predecessors started years ago. Master of Ceremonies, UBS president Kevin Morris, opened the month-long celebration and remembrance with a a prayer and the singing of the Black National Anthem, Lift Leery Voice and Sing. Black Awareness Month chairperson Patrick Howell spoke of how, in observing the month, people of all cultures and races are touched. Howell said the theme for the month, “Our Unity is Our Strength,” applies to everyone's history. Showanda Brimm, coordinator for the Tenth Annual Miss Black UM Pageant, introduced this year’s contestants. President Edward T. Foote, who attended the ceremony, was asked to give an impromptu speach. Foote said he looks forward to the month and that it makes the University a better place. Anna Price, the first guest speaker, said she had worked at UM for 10 years and is pleased to see familiar faces. Price was coordinator for the Upward Bound program that brought underprivileged high school juniors and seniors to the university to prepare them for college. She is now the Dean of Students at Florida Memorial College, a historically black institution in Northwest Dade County. Price feels that it is crucial for blacks to be aware of their blackness each and every day and asked that blacks avail themselves of every opportunity, primarily the academic ones. She added that racism still exists, but is covert where it used to be overt. She reminded blacks to be aware that it exists, but blacks should not use their color as an excuse to explain not trying. She asked that blacks establish a primary reason for being and celebrate Black Awareness Month by re-dedicating themselves to reaching objectives set for themselves. Assistant Dean of Students Jerry Houston recognized the late Dean Thomas Papino, who died this past summer. Morris, in his introduction of the main speaker for the day, read a long list of activities and honors for Thomas. When Thomas began school, UM was not open to her, so she attended a state school. She added that she did not sav that to make any one feel bad, just to report reality. She told of a slavemaster who told a slave “you will get yours in heaven." However, the slave noticed that everyone else was getting theirs on earth. She said she does not like it when blacks that earn more money and are considered middle or upper class don't help those less fortunate. Blacks can’t blame anyone for their failures or successes, according to Thomas, suggesting that blacks overcome the hassles of life long enough to get something done. "Don’t take no when you need yes," she said. “There is no excuse for not doing all you can do. Nothing is acceptable if you don't succeed." Thomas said blacks are citizens of the world and suggested they ask questions about the things that are happening around the world, such as "Why are we in Lebanon, why is there a deficit, how will it affect me?” Thomas noted that America is a participative democracy and power is in the vote. She advocated registering to vote and going to the polls to make that vote count. After the ceremony, Alpha Phi Alpha sponsored its annual "Coketail" reception in a room of the Ibis cafeteria. dillo, a secret service representative,"We have limited positions available, but we do need Spanishspeaking agents.” Some of the participating organizations included the US. Coast Guard, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Wo-metco Enterprises. Burger King Corporation, IBM. and Internal Revenue Service According to Mike Vines, a representative for WSVN-TV Channel 7, their purpose was to recruit for the future because of Miami's growing market retention Art student dies in car crash By LOURDES FERNANDEZ Hurricane News Editor This is the last in a series on programs being offered by the Guidance Center. For those students who want to enhance their studies through extra-curricular programs, there is the Guidance Center's Reading and Learning Skills Center RLSC offers several services to students, whether it's individual tutoring or specialized classes. All services are free to those students who paid the Guidance Fee. "Our goals are to help the student become an independent learner," said RLSC Director Fritzi Chowning Although the Center offers programs for students who feel their reading and learning skills are not well-developed, it also offers programs for those students who do well in class and want to do even better, according to Chowning. It is also a “clearinghouse," she says, for those "super students" who want to tutor other students in specific subjects. The following are programs offered by the Center: Diagnostic Testing/Skills Counseling: The purpose of this is to assess the student's present readina strategies and study shills. Individualized Reading/Study Strategy Instruction: This is designed to improve specific reading or study skills by individual or small group tutoring and practice sessions. Study-System Workshops: These provide small group sessions that help develop problem-solving skills and efficiency in studying. The groups consist of five to eight students, according to Chowning. Team-Learning Groups: Similiar to the study workshops, these usually grow out of a need. This is for “three to five students who are taking the same course and elect to study together,” said Chowning. There is no leader in these groups, but there is a list of honors students that can be called for guidance, if needed. Graduate and Professional School Test Preparation This provides a review and study seminar for students who plan to take admissions tests for graduate or professional schools (GRE, MCAT, LSAT). Direct application of systematic review techniques, not subject matter, is taught. Speed Reading: Chowning prefers to call this "efficient reading," since it increases the rate of comprehension, not only the number of words one can read According to Ken Lingswiler, who teaches the speed reading courses, there are about 10 students per class (there are two classes being taught now). Each course lasts five weeks and students meet twice e week. Computer-Enhanced Learning Tutorials: This provides individualized computer literacy training and help students understand computer system logic. Students flock to jamboree By JACKIE FERNANDEZ Hurricane Staff Writer Career Information Jamboree 1984, held last Wednesday, gave students the chance to interact and inquire about possible employment and graduate school possibilities. The Jamboree, in its ninth year, was held in the lower lounge and adjacent areas of the Student Union. Students, faculty and alumni had the opportunity to learn about SDe- cific job markets by talking with representatives of various career areas. The Jamboree's main purpose was to enable employers to meet with students on an informational rather than recruiting basis. While employers shared information about career opportunities with their organizations, the different schools of the University of Miami provided advising for graduate and professional study opportunities. The Jamboree was sponsored by the Department of Career Planning and Placement and the Jamboree Steering Committee, which is made up of key student and staff representatives. Representatives from about 77 businesses, industries, governmental organizations, professions, human service agencies public schools and the university itself participated in the program. According to Dr. Thomas Sheed-er. Director of Career Planning and Placement, the task of making a career choice is of vital importance for everyone. “We present students with a good opportunity to find out about the different accounting firms," said Pete Pizarro, a representative from the accounting firm of Peat, Marwick & Co.,"We can help them set goals for themselves.” "I have really made some good contacts," said Gladys Lavina, a graduate student. "I think it is necessary to prepare for the future early.” Some organizations were especially pleased with the Jamboree The Secret Service station was a crowd-gatherer. "We are looking for students who are interested in a career with the secret service," said Marino Ra- By MARY CRONIN Hurricane Staff Writer Janet M. Shelton, 22, a senior and graphic design major was killed last Friday in a hit and run accident at 98th St. and South Dixie Highway. Shelton was driving south in her Volvo when hit by two cars. Her car flipped over after being struck by both drivers. One of the drivers, Marion Achi-ron, 59, of 9375 S.W. 77 Ave., was arrested and charged with two felony counts — leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury and vi- olating the right of way. The driver of the second car has not been found, according to highway patrol. An avid photographer, Shelton was a resident of Booth Bay Harbor, Maine, said graphic design professor Tom Gormley. "She was planning on returning home to work there after graduation," Gormley said. "People in the art department are pretty stunned. It sort of hit me like a bomb," he said. “She was one of the liveliest persons I knew, very bright and happy. In all of her art classes she had A's and B's. That’s unusual because she worked many hours at Victoria Station restaurant, as well as holding down a full range of courses, ” Gormlev said. “She was a very beautiful person and will be missed,” said friend John Stofi . Miami Hurricane/,UX/t MON'TERO Funeral services were held Wed- Judy Simms looks at niittoriiil distributed by the Is-nesday in Wiscasset. Maine. rael Aliyat Center USBG acts on grades, black Inside Another Voice SAFAU member Jim Weber discusses the United Black Student allocation and related issues /PAGE 6 Festivals abound From reggae to Shakespeare, various choices are available in the way of festivals this weekend /PAGE 8 Weekender Have no idea what to do on the weekend? Check out the Weekender column /PAGE 9 Fantastic Four The baseball team opens its season with a weekend state shootout at the Light /PAGE 10 * i By LOURDES FERRER Hurricane Associate New s Editor A bill to change the current grade correction policy and a resolution recognizing the decreased black-American enrollment at the University of Miami unanimously passed Wednesday at the meeting of the Undergraduate Student Body Government. The intent of the grade correction legislation is to accurately record the grades and honors earned by the student. "The main issue is that the student's honors are not written |on the transcript]," said USBG Senator Elizabeth Rodriguez, one of the bill’s authors. Currently, when a student receives an incomplete or when a grading error has been made through no fault of the student, the university does not delete all traces of the incorrect grade. Also, if a student is supposed to receive honors, this change is not noted on the transcript — if this results from a grade change. The bill attempts to correct current administrative policy. By LOURDES FERRER Hurricane Associate New s Editor Eleanor F. Hughes, a secretary at the University of Miami for 28 years, died Monday. Hughes, 64, was secretary to William Sandler, dean of student personnel and associate dean of students, for 15 years. “She was just a jewel of a person i The second resolution, which passed by acclamation, reaffirms the issue of the decrease of black enrollment at UM. With this resolution, USBG recognizes the decrease in black-Amer-ican enrollment and strongly encourages the administration, facul- with a great ability to put people at ease,” said Sandler. "She was dedicated to assisting everyone ... I don't think she knew the meaning of the word no." Hughes died of an aneurism |a blood clot in the brain]. She came to UM in 1956 as a secretary with the Air Force ROTC program and became a secretary in the dean of men's office in 1959 < ty, and the student body to continue their committment to increase black-American enrollment at UM “It’s not the university discriminating against them, but racial discrimination of the past preventing students access to this university," said USBG Senator Izhar Haq Front 1962-1971, she served as secretary to four deans: Ben David, Bob Hynes, Nicholas Gennett and Sandler. Her dedication to the university and students earned her the Dean of Student Affairs Employee of the Year Award in May 1981. Hughes was a mother of four — Mary, John. Bill and Richard ) UM secretary Eleanor Hughes dies |
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