Miami Hurricane, October 21, 1997

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VOLUME 75, NUMBER 15
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
■ The University of Miami men's basketball team tipped off their 1997-98 season Friday night at the Knight Sports Complex.
SPORTS, page 6
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FANTASTIC FINISH: 'Cane Craze '97 winners cheered last week on the Intramural Field.
■ Field events, dance contest, help bring students together
By WAEL RAMADAN
Hurricane Staff Writer "The Sixth Element," "Dirty Ghetto Style” and other student teams went head to head last week
on the Intramural Field for the sake of healthy competition and student unity during ‘Cane Craze ‘97.
‘‘[‘Cane Craze] is a great opportunity to bond with fellow students, and have fun while doing it." said participant Amber Mulchler.
Events ranged from athletic events like flag football and volleyball, to mind games such as a scavenger hunt and Scattergories.
“It was great." said Cecil Stodghill, the assistant director of
intramurals and special events and organizer of ‘Cane Craze ‘97. "Everyone was having a great time."
The Rathskeller served as headquarters lor ‘Cane Craze, holding the opening ceremonies and dance contest
Two members from each team participated in the disco contest. The competition led to a dance-off between Dirty Ghetto Style and Pearson Athletic Club in which Dirty Ghetto Style won________________
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‘Cane Craze ‘97 ends
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,1997
International Studies, GSIS set to merge
I School of International Studies to open Fall 1998
By VICTORIA BALLARD
Assistant News Editor
A faculty senate vote last week created the new University of Miami School of International Studies, which will begin offering classes on both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the 1998-99 academic school "ear.
A general proposal was made in November of last year and initial discussions in the faculty senate began in the spring. The senate decided to wait to vole until the new dean. Roger Kanet, arrived.
“There has been support across the university." said Dr. Jan Nijman, director of Undergraduate Studies. “The faculty senate voted with a large majority on several occasions for the new school."
Kanet slightly modified the proposal with the assistance of
faculty members.
"Several outside studies recommended merging the programs into a separate school," said Kanet.
"Most other universities have both graduate and undergraduate programs; the structure here was quite unusual."
F*rograms from the existing Graduate School of International Studies will he incorporated with the geography and regional studies departments of the College of Arts and Sciences. The new school will have an undergraduate program, professional masters program and a research intensive doctorate program. Undergraduate students will be required to have a second major.
"The school includes existing graduate programs with modifications:	geography
department undergraduate program in international studies; administration management transfer. The content of courses for foreseeable future will remain the same," said Kanet
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Toppel helps minorities network for internships
■ Last year's hit film Scream ushered in a new breed of teen slasher films, the latest of which is / Know Whal You Did Last Summer.
ACCENT, page 8 CONSTRUCTION ZONE
■ Bulldozers, dump-truck, and ditch-diggers. What's going on a roui .d campusf
OPINION, page 10
news briefs
STUDENTS, FACULTY OBSERVE RED RIBBON DAY
Students, faculty and staff of the University of Miami tied red ribbons around trees on the Coral Gables campus yesterday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The project was planned to reflect the University's commitment to educate students on responsible behavior, as it relates to drugs and alcohol. The event coincides with the National Red Ribbon Drug Free Initiative, which will take place from Oct. 24-31.
today's weather
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s and evening lows in the lower 60s. Surf temperature 84.
- N.ititm.il Weather Servile
clarification
In the Friday, Oct. 17 issue of The Miami Hurricane, in the story "Sigma Chi sanctioned," the Hurricane inadvertently mis-stated the charge to which Michael Schoeppner plead guilty. Schoeppner plead guilty to false imprisonment.
■ Students talk with company representatives
By DENISE SIMON
Hurricane Staff Writer
Representatives from six organizations gathered with students in the Flamingo Ballrixim Thursday to discuss internship opportunities for minorities.
Over 60 students uttended the information session, which was cosponsored by the Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs and funded by Sun Trust Bank of Miami.
The first half of the evening included a series of presentations. Each organization was represented by a former intern or stall' member who explained the history, applicu-
tion processes, requirements and benefits of their respective programs.
Each speaker stressed academic excellence, community involvement and strong interpersonal skills as important factors in securing an internship.
The interns said their experiences allowed them to gain exposure and network with people in high places.
Rachel Wagnac. who worked at Morgan Stanley through Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEQ) during the summer of 1996, spoke about mandatory seminars, after which students spoke with corporate recruiters. CEO's, CFO’s and other high-ranking executives.
"They know your resume by heart. They know exactly what you're made of.” Wagnac said. “I can guarantee that after SEO, you will he a different person. I came out with a full time job even before
|my| lenior year"
Aftei the presentations, students were given the opportunity to network with members ot the various
organizations.
Each company offered literature on their internship programs, and some had application forms as well. Recruiters stressed the importance of giving students an opportunity to learn and grow.
Elizabeth Ruiz, Human Resources Consultant at The Miami HeraUI. said her company offers prograiv> for students interested in comput r information systems.
Yolanda Alter, another Herald representative who recruits interns for the Knight-Ridder Minority Internship Program, said the company usually considers interns for full-time employment upon graduation
“|The internship programs] are a texil we use to build our future talent
at the Herald," Alter said. "Students bring a fresh perspective. If they have ideas on improving the way we run our business, we listen to them."
Craig Cunningham. Toppel's assistant director for Experiential Learning and facilitator of the program. said he was pleased with the turnout and plans to repeat the session in 1998
"I definitely think it was beneficial," Cunningham said. "The whole purpose was to bring awareness of these opportunities to UM students. Hopefully, that awareness will spread and we'll have more students do these programs next year."
Cunningham said the number of companies participating in UM s internship program has increased 600 percent in the past two years.
He added that for the fall 1997 semester, there were more internships available than there were stu-
dents to fill them.
The event was open to students of all majors and featured groups such as the American Association of Advertising Agencies and INROADS/Miamt.
Representatives from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. SEO, The Miami Herald and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) were also present.
There was also information available on minority-centered internships. provided by the Congressional Black Caucus, the Professional Golf Association , the Student Conservation Association, the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund and several government agencies.
Students lixvking for information on local and national internship programs should contact the Toppel Career Center.
Hispanic women speak
■ Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue with presentation by FRSA
By JULIE ZACHARIAS and MARGARITA MARTIN-HIDALGO
Of the Staff
As part of the festivities of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Puerto Rican Students Association (PRSA) sponsored a seminar entitled "Hispanic Women Achieving Success" last week. The conference focused on the societal role of ilk, Hispanic woman.
Three Puerto Ricun women, who have served as leaders of health agencies in their homeland, spoke at the seminar.
Their contributions have changed the Health Department, puving the road for women who now hold many leadership positions.
The Honorable Caly Rodríguez-Rivera, secretary of the Department of Family of the Cabinet of the Governor, encouraged Hispanic women to enter the work force; to face challenges and not give up on their ambitions when they are confronted by obstacles.
“Get an education, be competitive, do not be afraid to face any challenge and never let gender, race or religion impede the achievement of your goals," Rodriguez-Rivicra said.
Rodriguez-Rivera stressed the importance of advancing in a profession, while tending to the responsibilities of a family. “The three of us have always been concerned about maintaining a balance at home while working, studying and caring for our families,“ she said.
Rodrìquez-Rivera said that women should not work alone, hut shure responsibilities with men.
"Women and men must work side hy side Women must teach men thul they too must assume responsibility in raising children. We do not want |men| to fall behind; we want you to learn and
OSCAR AGUILAR / Staff Photographer CELEBRATING CULTURE: Caly Rodriguez-Rivera addressed the Puerto Rican student association last week.
enjoy those tasks that we perform," Rixlrlquez-Riveru said.
Astrid Oyola, former head of the Department of Alcohol. Drugs and Mental Health Services Administration in Puerto Rico, said that it is not easy to manage a family while working.
“One needs support from the family. Our spouses need to be our purtners. |For some] Hispanic women, |i!| is not easy because in the Hispanic commu-
nity there is chauvinism," said Astrid Oyola.
According to Oyola. there arc times when the family structure cun he endungered and one is faced with the challenge of prioritizing.
“It is difficult, but one needs to make the effort to niuke the time," said Oyola.
Murinu Filippelli. u student who uttended the presentation.
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UM ‘Reads’
■ Students participate in national tutoring program
By IVECHIKA OBINABO and MARGARITA MARTIN-HIDALGO
Of the Staff
As an elementary student. University of Miami freshman Jason Thompson had a hard time learning.
"I In elementary schix>l|, I had difficulties. I wasn't going anywhere But. when I was in the third grade. I had a teacher who worked with me and helped me She changed my life." Thompson said.
Today, Thompson serves as a tutor in the America Reads Program, hoping that he loo can have an impact on a child’s life.
Through the America Reads Program, University of Miami students are helping children in elementary schools and in after-school care learn to read.
President Bill Clinton proposed this initiative to help ensure that children can read hy the third grade. Colleges and universities across the nation are participating in the program and cooperating with their communities to accomplish this effort.
The Office of Student Employment (OSE( at UM is coordinating this venture in coalition with Dade County Public Schools, UM’s School of Education. Miami Dade Community College und
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