Miami Hurricane, September 26, 1978

              Days at University Inn
Ending Soon
By CINDY ESON
Hurricane News Writer
Approximately 75 of the 100 UM students housed at the University Inn since the start of the school year were scheduled to be moved into the dormitories during the weekend, according to George Shoffner, director of Residence Halls
O.R. Acle, manager of University Inn, estimated that a minimum of 50 students will be moved. Acle said he was supposed to receive a list of students to be moved from Shoffner Friday afternoon. Each student on the list was to be notified in person that his housing was ready. The remaining 25 or so students would be moved by no later than Oct.l, according to Shoffner.
The students staying at Universl-.ty Inn have complained that each week they were being told they would be transferred to the regular dormitories. One student, a freshman, Randall Eichner complained
that he never got to talk to anyone other than a secretary at Residence Hall office.
Eichner said he had been promised that he would be moved no later than Sept. 15. Freshmen were supposed to be moved first, according to Shoffner.
Geof Miller, a junior, said. They have’t been straight with us. The students distrust the housing department, he added.
Both students have had their rooms broken into, Eichner said that his room was robbed twice during the same weekend. Thirty dollars was taken from his wallet the first time, he said. The second time his roommate’s wallet was stolen with all his Identification. Eichner commented that there was nothing of his left to steal after the first break in. Miller also had his wallet stolen plus an expensive gold watch. These cases were reported to the Coral Gables police.
Eichner said he did not like stay-
“/’m just speculating, but a good number of students would have left or been very disappointed if we didn't
have any housing
ing at the Inn despite the color television, maid service and freedom to come and go when he pleased. It is very difficult to meet people at the Inn, he complained. It is also a very long walk to the classroom buildings. He said if he has to go to the
for them."
George Shoffner Director, Residence Halls
Library to study he is limited to going before or after his classes.
There are no desks provided in the rooms and this makes it difficult for students to do their assignments. Eichner complained that there are only the dresser tops to
work on, For meals, he said, he has to walk back to the Mahoney/Pear-son cafeteria. The University Inn is very isolated if a student does not have a car. Eichner said he is limited to watching television in the evenings. In addition, each telephone call costs 35 cents.
Shoffner explained the delay in transferring students to the dormitories stemmed from determining which rooms were actually available. He said they had to differentiate between the “late comers" and the “no shows.” The "attrition factor” also entered into the problem.
Students applied for housing and for one reason or another they did not return to school. There were also more applications for housing this year than before.
Shoffner explained that the students housed at University Inn usually fit into one of three categories. The first category, he said, are re-
turning students who applied for housing late, after August 15 or 16. The second category is returning students who failed to confirm the housing applications or did not answer the mailgram sent to them asking for a confirmation and a deposit Shoffner said these applications had to be cancelled. The third category, he said, were transfer students who came late to apply for housing.
Students housed in the dormitories have had to be shifted to different rooms to accomodate the incoming students from University Inn. This has also caused some delay in transferring the students onto campus.
Students housed in the dormitories have had to be shifted to different rooms to accomodate the incoming students from the University Inn. This has also caused some delay in transferring the students onto campus.
Ruling Confines Food Deliveries To Dorm Lobby
By JEFFREY M. WEISS
Humean, Nam writer
It's gotten a bit more difficult to satisfy those late night munchies this past week. UM has begun cracking down on food delivery into the dorms. Food delivery people are now restricted to the lobby areas of the dormitories.
According to Director of Residence Hails George Shoffner, the policy is in accord with "... the intent of the University policy." He stated that the crackdown is in response to complaints about laxity in security.
Under the new policy, students who call and order food must go down to the lobby to receive the delivery.
Shoffner said that the restrictions came after "... both students and delivery persons expressed concern."
A delivery person was allegedly assaulted this past summer. The incident is under investigation by the State Attorney’s Office.
The hoped-for result of the policy directive is to limit the flow of uncontrolled traffic going through the dorms, as well as protecting the delivery people.
Local businesses are upset at the new ruling.
“Were losing money every night,” reports Domino's assistant manager Pete Rogers. He stated that students seem to be unwilling
to go downstairs at night, even after ordering. Time and food are therefore wasted.
Rogers also questioned the reason behind the policy. “If I weren’t wearing a uniform, I could walk right in," he asserted. “It causes us a lot of trouble and the security is nonexistent.”
These sentiments were echoed by Eddie Wasserman, the manager of Blimpies. “It hurts because we lose time,” he said. He pointed out that his delivery people were easily identified by the T-shirts.
Haim Simon, of the Sandwich Spot, agreed that ”... most kids don’t want to come downstairs.” He felt, however, that the loss in business could be overcome through “goodwill and patience ." His establishment has attempted to encourage people to drive there, instead of having the food delivered. Sandwich Spot offers a free sandwich to the driver of a car arriving with four or more people. He hopes that this policy will help to alleviate the problems caused by the dormitory restrictions.
Student reaction has been mostly negative, the feeling being that the additional security just "isn’t worth the hassle.” Mahoney RA Marc Desimone said that, “I personally don't feel that it'll make much of a difference, but if it is necessary to protect the students, it should be done.
DAY OF DEFEAT
This third quarter fumble by Miami running back Ken Johnson was typical of Saturday's game between the Fturricanes and the F.S.U. Seminoles. At times, the 'Canes showed signs of promise, but mistakes such as this led to a disappointing 31-21 defeat in the home opener.
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UM Gives $1 Billion to Economy
On the Inside
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By LORI BARRIST
Hurricane Newt Writer
The University of Miami contributes $1 billion a year to the South Florida economy--a sum that would not be here if it weren't for UM.
“Although UM's educational and cultural contributions are far more important to Florida, its economic impact is fantastic," Dr. Clyde Wingfield. Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, said.
South Florida's first art museum, symphony and serious drama were founded on this campus. UM was the first institution of higher learning in South Florida, and it is still the only private comprehensive uni-
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versity in the state.
"Even people who don't consider us a great cultural and educational center have to recognize that UM is a billion dollar industry. Our annual operating budget is $180 million and that's twice the budget of the city of Miami." Wingfield stated.
The South Florida area benefits enormously from UM students. Under the category of living expenses (excluding tuition, room and board), students spend at least $1500 every year on such things as clothes, records and dates. Football games and visits from friends bring in more money.
Parents vacationing in South Florida during the winter also con-
tribute to the economy. Prospective students and their families who visit UM generate another form of
tourism^
Conferences sponsored by UM attract participants from all over the world.
“We bring more than 20,000 people to Miami each year for noncredit courses and seminars. Many are scheduled for hotels on Miami Beach." Wingfield said.
Lawyers, doctors and other professionals come to South Florida to learn the latest techniques in their fields. Since their trips are tax deductible, they have more money to invest in Florida's economy.
People also come from all over the United States, Latin America
New Concession
Relocated
By SHERRY BERNSTEIN
Hurricane N#w* Writer
Lack of communication was the cause of conflict between The Canteen Corporation and UM concerning the construction of a concession stand in the Memorial Building.
Canteen Corporation, a vending machine outfit that has been supplying UM students with cigarettes, sandwiches and sodas for 20 years, was contracted to build the concession stand.
Dale Hobbs, District Manager for Canteen said. “I had originally wanted to build it on the first floor. There is more student traffic there." His plans, however, were ovor-ruled, and his company was contracted to build the concession area on the second floor, outside the Beaumont Cinema.
He does not know who made the late decision to relocate, or the reasons for the relocation. He did say, though, that, “There was a political battle. My side lost. Somibody made a mistake and nobody wants o admit it.”
Dr. Josephine Johnson, chairman of the Comminications department said the confusion stemmed from a lack of comminication be-
. . .Again
tween the administrative office and the college.”
Construction had already been designed, on paper, for a marquee, ticket booth, mural and light screens outside of the cinema, where many films are shown. The department of Communications had not, however, been informed about the plans for the new cncession area.
“There is no smoking, eating or drinking in the Beaumont Cinema. Having the machines would make these rules difficult to enforce,” Johnson said.
Finally, there are no ramps or elevators in the building to accomodate the handicapped. There fore, they would have been excluded from using the machines.
Although a lot of money and time was spent in building and tearing down the original concession stand, Hobbs is pleased about the decision to relocate. The University has no financial investment in this endeavor. They do. however, receive a percentage form Canteen in lieu of providing locations for the snack centers.
“The additional money spent will be compensated for by the increased revenue in the new location,” Hobbs concluded.
Dr. Clyde Wingfield
and Europe to receive health care at UM's medical complex.
"These people spend a lot of money here, and they would't be coming to Miami if the University wasn't here,” Wingfield explained.
Every year, UM receives approximately $50 million in grants and contracts from the federal government to carry on research and training Most of this money is spent in Miami.
It is estimated that about 60 per cent of all out-of-state graduates from UM have become permanent residents of Florida. They bring out-of-state resources to Florida and that means more earnings for the state and the South Florida community.
"By virtue of having spent four years here, these students have made the decision to make Florida, and especially South Florida, their home. They probably wouldn't have moved here if they hadn't gone to school at UM.” Wingfield said.
All of these dollars continue to circulate throughout the community. The economic impact becomes twice as great as the original dollars spent, thereby enriching the South Florida area
"No great cities can develop without a great university," Wingfield said. "Miami receives millions of dollars annually because of our university. Clearly, we have a very important economic impact on South Florida."