the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 54 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 ndsmcobserver.com Likins describes role in investigation Police to Appointed reviewer says background qualifies him to evaluate Notre Dame’s findings on Sullivan’s death examine engineering prepared him for which he was filming football examples, kind of book ends, By SARAH MERVOSH his role in the investigation. practice fell. 1986 and 2002, and a lot in gameday News Editor “I think my background as Likins also dealt with between,” he said. “Because I an engineer helps me look at tragedies during his 24 years as have that kind of trauma in my When the University com- the facts in a university president. own presidential experience, arrest pletes its investigation into the s i t u a t i o n s In 1986, Likins was the presi- that helps me understand all death of junior Declan Sullivan, like this,” dent of Lehigh when a female the dimensions of what is going it will turn over its findings to h e s a i d . student, Jeanne Clery, was on now at Notre Dame.” Peter Likins, who will conduct “[Engineers] murdered in her dorm room. A Likins is not being paid to By MOLLY MADDEN an independent review. want to know federal law mandating that review the University’s findings. News Writer Likins, 74, is the former pres- exactly what every university report the “[University President Fr. ident of Lehigh University and happened … occurrences of crime on and John Jenkins] called me and St. Joseph County Police the University of Arizona and That’s the near its campus was later asked if I would help him, and will conduct an internal has a doctorate in engineering way we’re named after Clery. as a fellow president I’m investigation into the cir- mechanics. disciplined.” Likins He was also president of the pleased to do that as best I cumstances surrounding He told The Observer his Sullivan, University of Arizona when a can,” he said. the arrest of a Notre Dame experience with tragedy while a videographer for the football student shot three professors to Likins clarified that he does student at an on-campus serving as a university presi- team, died on Oct. 27 after the death in a classroom in 2002. tailgate Saturday, accord- dent and his background in hydraulic scissor lift from “Those are two very dramatic see LIKINS/page 5 ing to a St. Joseph County Police press release issued Monday. St. Joseph County Police Sgt. Randy Kaps, a 19-year veteran of the department, Ugandan student to discuss non-profits arrested a 21-year-old male student for public intoxication at approxi- By SARA FELSENSTEIN mately 2 p.m. Saturday, News Writer the release stated. The release referenced a third-party video of the Francis Tuhaise knows from arrest, which a Notre first-hand experience that Dame student posted on non-profit organizations can YouTube Saturday night. make a difference in the lives The video received more of Ugandan citizens. than 10,000 views before Tuhaise, a student in the it was made private Kroc Institute’s Masters Monday afternoon. Program of Peace and “Our department was Conflict, will speak made aware of the Wednesday about the chal- YouTube video early lenges, justifications and [Monday] morning depict- opportunities for the non- ing the arrest,” the press profit sector in Uganda. release stated. “Our He is currently the co-direc- administration has viewed tor of the Kyembogo Farmer’s Photo courtesy of Francis Tuhaise the video. At this time, we Association (KYEFA), a non- Francis Tuhaise, a student in the Kroc Institute’s Masters Program of Peace and Conflict, stands are gathering further profit organization in Uganda on campus. He serves as co-director of the Kyembogo Farmer’s Association. information relating to the that works with farmers in circumstances leading to the region. He received a government as a community KYEFA in Western Uganda in farmers’ access to education the arrest of the suspect in bachelor’s degree in adult and development officer, mobiliz- 1998. Tuhaise was involved in and medical care by increas- the video.” community education from ing communities for govern- the initial planning stages of ing their incomes, Tuhaise The release also stated Makerere University in ment-funded programs. the organization and became said. The organization focuses the investigation would Kampala, Uganda. Tuhaise Fr. George Muganyizi, a co-director after two years. also worked for the Ugandan Holy Cross priest, founded KYEFA works to improve see UGANDA/page 4 see ARRESTS/page 5 International Student Services promotes Education Week Services and Activities, said student population. about the film. Ten Thousand Villages, a By REBECCA MORIARTY the week would promote an International Education Mike Mastrocinque, the non-profit organization that News Writer understanding of different Week events began Monday film’s associate producer, was helps craftsmen in third cultures. with a dessert reception and also in attendance to answer world countries, will sell The Office of International “I think this week is impor- screening of the film questions from the audience. crafts in the Hesburgh Student Services and tant to the Notre Dame com- “Streetball.” The film follows Other events include the Library Atrium from 10 a.m. Activities is presenting a munity because it allows stu- the stories of eight men as International Taste of South to 6 p.m. each day this week, series of events this week to dents to enjoy other coun- they journey from playing Bend, today from 7 to 8:30 Pencak said. promote International tries and cultures,” Pencak soccer on the streets of South p.m. in the LaFortune The Asian American Education Week at Notre said. Africa to playing in the Ballroom. Local restaurants Association of Notre Dame Dame. She also mentioned it is Homeless World Cup game. will showcase their interna- will present its annual Asian McKenna Pencak, assistant important for students to “It is a great story of people tional cuisine, and the event Allure show both Friday and director of communication learn about other cultures defying the odds and over- is free and open to all mem- Saturday in Washington Hall. and outreach for because Notre Dame has coming everything to accom- bers of the Notre Dame com- International Student such a large international plish a dream,” Pencak said munity. see EDUCATION/page 4 INSIDE TODAY’S PAPER SMC creates finance committee page 3 N Music under the radar page 8 N Women’s basketball routs Morehead State page 16 N Viewpoint page 6 page 2 The Observer N PAGE 2 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 THE OBSERVER QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE HARRY POTTER CHARACTER? P.O. 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