Miami Hurricane, January 30, 1979

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Sunday marked the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year is ‘The Year of the Goat,’ and In Cantonese, the word for goat is synonymous
with peace. Hopefully, this is a harbinger of good things to come. UM’s Chinese Students Association commerated the occasion with a home-made, traditional dinner which included duck, chicken, Chinese pork, gizzards (yum yum), Chinese cabbage with special sea-
soning, noodles, and oranges for dessert. After dinner, the Chinese students and other local Chinese/Americans headed for the Great Lounge in the Student Union for an exhibition of oriental art and photography. Happy New Year
Parking Fines May In crease
By THOMAS J. MOREY
Hurrlcin. N.w, wril.r
Willful disregard for the current UM parking rules has leadto a proposed 27% increase in parking violation fines.
“The current scale of fines does not create a sufficient deterrent to keep people from parking where they shouldn’t,” stated Dr. Thomas Wood, Chairman of the UM Parking Authority.
“These new fines are generally aimed at the lazy student who just don't give a damn and will park wherever he or she feels," reiterated Brian Esmay, the USBG representative to the committee.
Most of last semester’s $3 and $5 fines have been raised to a stiff $10. The biggest jump is for ‘Parking over a Curb or Sidewalk,'from $5 to *15
The owner will also run the risk of being towed and having to pay an additional towing and reclamation fee
Some of the most frequent offenses such as 'Parking in Reserved (e.g. Faculty, Commuters) Areas.’ and "Blocking Driveway,” will cost the guiPy $10, up from $3.
The new fines are part of the overhaul of the whole parking code currently before the Parking Authority.The fines were proposed by a Parking Rules Sub-Committee which began work in October. The proposals are now being finalized by Mr. David Wike, Director of Parking and Safety, and Parking Authority Ex-Officio member, and his secretary, Ms. Jane Gailey.
The proposal will go before the Parking Authority on February 5. If passed, the proposal will go to Dr. John Green, Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance, and to the University's legal counsel.
UM Career Day Jamboree On Campus, Thursday
By LORI BARRISI
Hurricmi N*wi Wr*t#r
A Career Information Jamboree will be held Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Breezeway and lower lounge areas of the Student Union.
Representatives from over 70 businesses, industries, government agencies, schools, and social service organizations will be available to talk to students, faculty, and other members of the University about career options.
According to Thomas Sheeder. Director of Career Planning and Placement, the purpose of the program is two-fold: “To provide a convenient opportunity for students, faculty, and others to get career information directly from employers and to obtain information about graduate and professional study."
“It's not a recruiting day; it's an information day,” Sheeder said.
Over 200 people will be on hand to answer students' questions about job eligibility, working conditions, salaries, and training qualifications.
Sheeder hopes that the program reaches at least 2500 students
“This is a very rare opportunity for students to be exposed to a great variety of employers. If they were to try to get the same volume of information on their own. they'd have to go to Washington D.C. or Atlanta,” Sheeder stated.
“This is the fourth annual Career Jamboree Day and each year is more successful than the last. We started out with about 50 organizations and now we have over 70,” Sheeder said.
Some of the groups represented are Eastern Airlines, National Air-
lines, Channel 7, Greater Miami Hotel and Motel Association, Southern Bell, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
A highlight of this year's program is the lecture by Dr. Charles Moore, Executive Director of the National Institute of Career Planning at 2 p.m. in the International Lounge of the Student Union. Sponsored by the University Lecture Se-
ries Committee and Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Moore will discuss “Life After Graduation."
Students interested in career information are urged to attend the Jamboree Further career information may be obtained by stopping by tb« Career Planning and Placement Office, located in Building 37R.
By MICHAEL J. WEBER
Newt ■dller
The University of Miami may soon get its long awaited-for computerized registration system
According to Sidney Weisburd, Data Base Administrator and Director of Registration, the Budget Committee has made a “firm commitment" to go ahead with the planning stages of the project during the next academic year.
“The C.A.R.S. (Computerized Advance Registration System) has been given a ‘high priority’ status by the committee," said Weisburd
“The only thing we’ve been waiting for is for someone from the administration to tell us to go ahead and do it.’
The Registrar's office will begin to work with Philip Charest, Coordinator of the Computer Center, to devise a computerized registration system that "the university can live with."
“We’re nowhere near implementation yet,” said Weisburd. “We still have to work out the preliminary details, talk to other universities with comparable systems, and find vendors who have the software to suit our needs ”
At present, UM still uses a manual registration system
M.A.R.S. (Manual Advance Registration System) was used for the first time last spring, giving students a chance to pre-register
The same M.A.R.S. system will be used again this spring for early registration for the fall ’79 semester.
“We experienced a great deal of success with the pre-registration last spring,” Weisburd stated. "We’re hoping for a large turnout of students for early registration this year."
Advising for early registration will take place from April 2-13, and advance registration 'Will be from April 16-20.
The new computerized system
hopefully eliminate some of the problems that have come to be associated with registration
Weisburd cautions the students, however, about expecting too much from the computerized system.
“It’s not going to be a utopia. It will still be possible for students to get closed out of classes.
“The big advantage of the computer system is that we will be able to provide information concerning registration for individual classes and sections to the Deans of the various schools in April. Then they can make thier decisions concerning extra sections, or bigger classrooms four months ahead of time instead of doing it at the last minute.
“With this kind of information available, it’s possible that the Deans will be able to give more students the schedules they want. The more happy students we have, the less drop-outs we’ll have and that's another big advantage,” said Weisburd.
Weisburd also spoke of another new system called I S.I S., lnteg-raged Student Information system
This system will centralize all the information about students, from their correct mailing addresses to their acacemic status.
“The way it works now, the Bursar has his files, Housing has theirs. Financial Aid, Registrar's office. Admissions, Alumni, everybody keeps their own separate file on each student.
“With I.S.I.S.. all that information will be stored and filed in one place and all the departments will have to get their information from there.
“By doing this, we hope to eliminate a lot of duplication of effort, and a lot of mistakes that have occurred in the past, especially with mailing addresses," said Weisburd.
l.S.I.S. is now in the implementation stage, and should be completed before the end of the semester.
Stone	Commends * Upward Bounders'
Moore To Speak On Finding a Job
By KRISTA KURTH
MurrlMi» Newt Writer
Lecture Series and Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity are sponsoring a lecture bv the Executive Director of the Institute of Career Planning. Dr. Charles Moore.
Dr. Moore will be speaking on “Life After Graduation." on February 1 at 2 p.m in the International Lounge of the Student Union
Dr. Moore has been interviewed and has spoken on many radio and T V talk shows about the subject of career planning and how to look for and get jobs after graduation Moore has also given numerous speeches and lectures on the same topic at various colleges and universities.
The lelcture on Thursday afternoon will include information on planned and proven strategies for career initiation and growth. The various topics that will be discussed are how to get what you want from the system, where to find the jobs that no one’s told you about, how to plan your career economics, and how to win when the competition is stiff.
Moore has published a great number of books and articles, 70 of which are on the subject of career decision making.
He has organized a Career Management Kit. consisting of six of his books. This kit usually sells for $20 hut is being offered to those who participate in the seminars and lectures, for $8.95.
Admission to the lecture is free for UM students.
By MICHAEL J. WEBER
N»wi Editor
More than 80 students from the local Upward Bound program received a vote of confidence from Senator Richard Stone (Dem Fla.) Saturday in the Flamingo Ballroom of the Student Union.
Upward Bound is a federally funded program for high school juniors and seniors who come from poverty stricken (as defined by the federal government) families.
The purpose of Upward Bound, a project of the Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare since 1966, is to assist students from low-income backgrounds who have social and academic difficulties in school.
“We try to help students to be successful in high school and to find placement in colleges," said Dr William Jackson, an Upward Bound instructor.
"Our group utilizes UM facilities every other Saturday, during the evenings, and during the summer sessions, to try to give our students a chance to experience the discipline of college life.
The UM School of Education is the sponsoring organization for this program.
“Besides meetings and other group functions, we also offer tutoring sessions with the emphasis on reading and math fot these students," said Jackson.
The chapter of Upward Bound students that attended the meeting at which Senator Stone spoke represent the southern half of Dade County. There are six Upward
Bound programs currently operating in the state of Florida.
"A lot of these kids have been in big trouble in school, but on the other hand, this is an amazingly talented group,” said David Mandel, another Upward Bound worker.
“Looking around this room, you can see some of the top high school athletes in Dade County, as well as musicians, artists, and others.
“They never create any problem here; attendance at these afterschool sessions runs between 84 and 92%,” said Mandel.
Senator Stone had nothing but good words and encouragement for the Upward Bound students.
“This program represents what our educational system is supposed to be all about," said Stone. "This program works."
Stone spoke of former Upward Bounders to whom he has given patronage jobs in Washington. He cited the amount of hard work and dedication that it takes to overcome a d sadvantaged background and be successful.
“You have to get it exactly right. You can't expect to have it wrong and get by just because you see others doing it wrong,” said Stone.
At the end of Senator Stone’s presentation, the students asked him questions on such topics as his opposition in the next election. President Carter’s proposed Defense Budget, and possible Soviet interference in Iran.
After answering the questions. Stone left with these departing words. “I’m your friend. But I’m only your friend because you are
vour friend.”
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Arab Students Plan Mosque
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By LESLIE KRENSKY
Hurricane Newt Writer
Moslem students may have a religious center on campus by 1980.
The students have been working towards the building of the center for a year and are awaiting donation of the land by the Board of Trustees. The site they want is the area between Red Road and Albenca and Corniche Ave., near the fraternity houses.
Building costs have been estimated at one million
Stanford on the Rock
UM President Henry King Stanford will be at the “Rock" on Wednesday at noon to discuss the Board of Trustee’s decision concerning tuition for the academic year ’79/ ’80. Any interested students are urged to be at the Rock (behind the Student Union) to hear the news.
dollars. An architect has yet to be chosen; the students plan to confer with one next week.
Many countries in the Middle East have been asked for financial support. The Libyan delegation was approached when they visited the campus two weeks ago. Saudi Arabia has already promised its support.
Cultural and social activities, as well as religious services, will take place at the center. Courses in Arabic language, history, and the principles of the Moslem religion. Islam, will also be offered
Besides providing a place to worship, study, and relax, the center will serve to “enlighten people.”
Islam has not been projected correctly.” said Dr. Moiez A. Tapia, advisor to the Moslem students.
Tapia said that there are few differences between
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the basic religious principles of Islam and tbgs* daism and Christianity. The problem is “f, ferences have been emphasized.” he said Laura Morgan, advisor for Internatii Services, has worked with the Moslem was impressed with their enthusiasm. Wht is built, she said, the University will be "a" national campus.”
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