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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in Phoenix by an authorized administrator of OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume 5, Issue 2 Katrina becomes textbook example By Jo Napolitano George Sensabaugh, profes Orleans levees before they Chicago Tribune Published sor of biomedical and forensic broke and why it took so long September 23,2005 sciences at the School of to coordinate a response, Public Health at the Univer among other queries. Less than a month after sity of California, Berkeley, "There is no coherent theo Hurricane Katrina devoured said he plans to use Katrina in ry in relation to how to deal whole towns along the Gulf a forensics class to be taught with very large-scale-type Coast, professors around the at the University of California, emergencies, so that type of country are using the disaster Davis. The hurricane raises thinking will be useful," he as a springboard for lectures questions about the nation's said. on topics from civil engineer preparedness for mass casual Meghan Groth, 26, a ing to psychology. ties, he said. Bedford Park firefighter and The human drama associat "We have a number of mass paramedic, said she opted to ed with the storm helps bring disasters where we have had take the Katrina course at complex academic principles to do identifications ranging Governors State for emotional to life, university officials say. from various airplane acci and practical reasons. At Governors State dents, the World Trade Center, "New Orleans is probably University in University Park, the tsunami and now Katrina," my favorite place in the a professor created a graduate he said. "Very often, current world," she said. "When that level course about Hurricane events pose interesting chal hit, I took it personally." Katrina after watching events lenges, and certainly Katrina As a member of the Army unfold. poses an awful lot of ques Reserve, Groth said she might Northwestern University tions." someday have to put the class professors said they will use An official at the Drexel room lessons into practice. Katrina in a number of cours University School of Public Until then, she and other stu es, including engineering. Health in Philadelphia said her dents will try to make sense of "We as engineers basically school would use Hurri-canes a catastrophe that shocked the spend our lives trying to show Katrina and Rita to discuss world. A collector of art of the Pacific, Larry Kolton (in suspenders), directs workers from physical plant operations as they hoist a Haus Tamburan (men's house) carving into how our basic science and evacuations and personal They spent part of the class place. The artwork, which comes from the latmul tribe of Papua, New Guinea, is the engineering apply to real health decisions. this week with their noses latest to be added to the GSU New Guinea art collection on display in the E-Lounge. world situations," said Charles Professors at Cornell buried in copies of the latest The house post was gifted to GSU by collector John Edler, and Kolton designed and Dowding, professor of civil University will talk about how presidential address. They constructed the base for its display. (Photo by Bruce Crooks) and environmental engineer the disaster affects single-par talked about the political rami ing. "This will definitely help ent households, and students at fications of the speech, media GSU folks provide aid to victims in keeping [students'] atten Harvard University will learn coverage, the ongoing "blame By Nancy LaLuntas GSU to be part of the helping process. tion." from faculty who have gone to game" among officials and Campus Police Officer Mike "Since GSU allowed me to go," he Professors at the University the Gulf to help. whether New Orleans should Washington just returned from two says. "I consider myself a representa of Illinois at Springfield will Akkanad Isaac, a manage be rebuilt. weeks of providing security in hurri tive of the university. use Katrina to teach about ment information systems pro Zon Pickens-Dumas, a stu cane-battered Louisiana. Many others from GSU are doing mob mentality, among other fessor who teaches the dent working toward a mas His job was their part, as topics, a spokeswoman said. A Governors State course, said ter's in fine arts who recently "to protect the well. Counsel graduate course will focus on many of his students work in moved to the south suburbs lives and proper ling faculty evacuations, what to do when emergency response and can from New Orleans, offers her ty" of an insur member people lose medical records learn from the human suffer classmates an insider's view of ance company's Shannon and how to deal with aban ing, economic fallout and local politics and social strati catastrophy team Dermer is in doned animals, in addition to social problems Katrina has fication. as they tried to Baton Rouge other public health issues. exposed. Class was the distinguish help frustrated providing emer Students at the Illinois He said he is abandoning ing difference between those and angry victims gency counsel Institute of Technology will his usual rigid syllabus in who evacuated and those who of Hurricane ing to victims collaborate to build a struc favor of following new devel stayed, she said in a recent Katrina. of the storm. ture, possibly a small office opments, and the latest hurri discussion. "There were a ~::!lSi;;; Professor building, to ship to cane already is providing new "The good thing about New lot of angry '"There were whole areas where foundations were Hugh Crethar Mississippi. After all, said pro material. Orleans is that it's a lesson for the only indication of where a house had been," people there," and Kim Snow fessor Frank Flury, architec "We certainly will be dis everybody," she said. "New says Campus Police Officer Mike Washington. This he says. "They will be provid ture isn't just about theory, it's cussing Hurricane Rita," he Orleans will be like a Greek is one of the photos he took while helping out after were frustra- Katrina's wrath ing emergency about people. said. "Each day, until the class tragedy." ted by tfie slow counseling to "I think we can make a bet is over, we will be watching." response of rescue efforts, and angry to victims relocated to Tinley Park. ter world, a better student, if His students will examine find out they didn't have the coverage Hilary Birkenshaw, who heads the we can expose them to this how much government offi Copyright © 2005, Chicago they thought they had. To make matters CenterPoint Small Business kind of thing," he said. · cials knew about the New Tribune worse, they couldn't access their papers Development Center at GSU will be or even get to money they they had in heading to the Gulf area to aid in the banks." effort to rebuild businesses ravaged by Thursday Sept. 29 Washington was amazed by the the storm. President's Convocation absolute devastation he saw. "The aerial On campus, boxes have been placed views you see on TV or in the papers to collect donations for Katrina's vic don't even begin to show you what you tims, an effort launched by campus GSU President Stuart Fagan will see at street level in person," he says. police Sgt. Debra Boyd and Blondia present his annual convocation at 2:30 But perhaps his worst encounter was Jasper from Financial Aid. the smells. "On the tum of the wind, And student Camille Grace is look p.m. in Sherman Music Recital Hall. you could smell the bodies and animal ing for students to launch a GSU The presentation is essentially a "State carcasses," Washington says. "Hurricane Relief Club" (contact her at of the University" address. It was often difficult to listen to the [email protected]). Dr. Paul Keys, provost, will also speak painful stories and to see the devasta Governors welcomed eight students on academic matters. tion at every tum. who were displaced from universities Even still, Washington wants to go and colleges as a result of Katrina's back. He took a leave of absence from wrath. Page 2 Opinions Phoenix September 28, 2005 Fixing the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center Editor's note: The following letter to the editor appeared March 2005, and "Staffing and Roster in the Sept. 8, 2005 edition of the Chicago Tribune. The Management Report," June 2005). author, James R. "Chip" Coldren, is the executive direc tor of the John Howard Association for Prison Reform, a Fourth, strong, progressive leadership from citizens' watchdog group. Coldren is also the academic professionals with juvenile justice treatment and program coordinator and a professor in the criminal jus management backgrounds must be installed at tice program at GSU. the detention center. Fifth, the County should continue to support Courtesy, the Chicago Tribune the many successful efforts of the Cook County The John Howard Association (JHA) applauds Juvenile Court to maintain alternatives to youth the Chicago Tribune for its recent editorial, "A incarceration that have kept the detention center county warehouse for kids," (August 21, 2005). population at near capacity levels for several We (JHA) fully agree that the situation they years now. describe at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Sixth, the County should do all it can to Detention Center demands radical change. increase the availability of education and men Since the mid-1990s, our staff and citizen vol tal health treatment for youth under its care. unteers have monitored the situation and many Finally, we reference a report submitted by troublesome conditions at the detention center. our association to the County ("Defendant's We have published several reports and have MOA Implementation Plan, January 2004) that called for sweeping changes. outlines over 60 changes that must be imple Several years ago, iliA, along with other prac mented over the next several years to bring the titioners and advocates, successfully convinced Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention the court and county to implement a series of detention center, given its proximity to the center and to Center into compliance with the Memorandum reforms, including community-based alternatives to deten those working on detention standards, along with access to of Agreement County officials signed with the ACLU over tion, which reduced the detention center population by sev statewide resources including detention staff reimburse two years ago. The County should take aggressive action eral hundred, with a corollary significant downturn in the ments. on these recommendations. state youth prison population. Second, all staff positions and the qualifications of cur The John Howard Association continues to monitor con Kudos to the court and the county for their leadership in rent staff must be reviewed and audited; staff not meeting ditions at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center and detention alternative programming. Unfortunately, the current professional standards must be removed and will always do so, with the interests of the children fore reforms never successfully addressed our concerns about replaced with qualified staff. Educational requirements for most in our minds. We encourage the County to make the conditions inside the detention center. any detention center staff that have routine contact with reports on the detention center we have delivered to them Several important changes must take place in order to youth must be raised to the level of a Bachelor's degree. available to the public, and we appreciate very much the solve the persistent problems at the detention center. Third, a new staff and roster management system and attention the Chicago Tribune is bringing to this vexing and First, it must be brought out from under the Cook policy must be put in place to hold staff accountable and to persistent problem. County Board of Commissioners, and placed under the bring overtime costs under control. We recommended such responsibility of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Cook is an overhaul and provided specific guidance regarding how James R. "Chip" Coldren, Jr., Ph.D. the only county in Illinois that places its juvenile detention to accomplish it in two recent reports delivered to the Executive Director, The John Howard Association center under the County Board rather than the court. The County ("Staffing and Roster Management Assessment," court is far better equipped to improve conditions in the In a completely rational society, Who's representing student interests? the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us Student Senate Dextor Simms, Business & Public would have to settle for something less, Administration President: Jerold Hodgkin, Business because passing civilization along Barbara O'Kennard, Board of Governors & Public Administration from one generation to the next Donald C. Terry, Business & Public Vice-President: Derek Stevenson, ought to be the highest honor Administration Education and the highest responsibility Secretary: Jeanne Hendrickson, Health anyone could have. Professions Board of Trustees -Lee Iacocca Treasurer: Toure Peck, Business & student representative Dwayne Williams Public Administration Business & Public Administration The phoenix became a symbol of resurrection: burning in the fires, Andre Pierre Boyer, Arts & Sciences Illinois Board of Higher Education yet arising newborn Randi Coley, Education out of the ashes. Student Advisory Committee Anthony De LaPena, Arts & Sciences In our ever-changing world George L. Ashford Nancy Gallegos, Health Professions of uncertainty and fear, the Phoenix Health Administration Janean Jackson, Arts & Sciences still burns brightly as a symbol of Alternate William A. Jewell, Arts & Sciences resurrection from the ashes, Frederick P. Woolery Rosalyn Johnson, Arts & Sciences and of the indomitable strength Business & Public Administration Jameela Maddox, Board of Governors of the human spirit. Melissa Perez, Business & Public The Student Senate Suite is located in the Administration Student Commons Area on the second Juana Ramirez, Health Professions The Phoenix is Governors State University's Phoenix Staff floor of the A-wing. student newspaper. It is published twice month ly during the fall and winter terms, and month Editor: Nancy LaLuntas ...o+ .. · - .·.· .. ly during spring/summer. ~~-,.~. - We welcome articles, suggestions, photos, Assistant Editors: commentary, cartoons, and letters to the editor Marina Huizar on issues that concern the greater GSU popula Larry Szulczewski tion. If you have a question about university poli Contributing: John Madden cy or events, please send it to us, and we will attempt to obtain an answer for you. Literary, Staff members: and other artistic works are also considered. 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who even knows phone numbers anymore? We all were clamoring, scavenging for loose change, and trying to finagle it from others. I was angry that my arresting officer hadn't advised me to bring my purse along, and kick ing myself for not having had the presence of mind to think of it. I couldn't believe I was going to have to spend the next five days in this filthy place where you have to relieve your self in front of everybody. Yet here I was, among thieves, prostitutes, and dope fiends, some of whom were going through withdrawal. Suddenly I realized I would not be permitted my bipolar medication. Outrageous-- unacceptable! Was I convicted already? I panicked at the thought of being incarcerated as the effects of my medication wore off. When it was my tum for the phone, I dialed the only home phone number I had stored in my brain. To Dora, a distant friend. The operator informed me, "this number does n't accept collect calls." I pleaded with her for guidance, confessing I was in jail and didn't know any other number that wasn't a cell phone (none of which accept collect calls). She suggested I charge the call to a home number. Another dead end, "I only know Dora's number," I cried. Compassionate to my despair, she made an exception and put the call through. But could she be home in my hour of need? No. I got her answering machine. I left as much infor mation as two minutes would allow, asking her to call my parents or my husband. All the prisoners seemed to be having a good time, chat Second wedding anniversary: ting and carrying on like this was just another routine day. Even the guards were getting irritated by the chatter. They offered us a cigarette after meal time to bribe us into qui A night at 'The Big House' etude. Since everyone seemed to be Jones-ing for nicotine, there was practically a riot when cigarettes failed to materi By Marina Huizar thought, "why bother finishing? No one wants to hire an alize. I couldn't believe I was being led away in handcuffs. It ex-con." Next came the stirrups -- and I don't mean the equestrian was surreal; I felt I was in a trance. But the slam of the Alone in the jail cell for four hours, I tried to get some type. Isn't it enough to suffer thusly for annuals without hav squad car door jolted me back. sleep. The next morning I was transferred to the County ing to undergo it here? But County insists we be checked I peered out at my husband. He certainly seemed chum court house where I was officially charged with domestic for STDs. my with the other police officer. Why was he letting them battery and granted a $200 bond. I heard one female ask the advice of another on how to take me away, I wondered. The bond could have been as high as $5,000, but hold on to her weed. The more seasoned inmate advised her Only moments before, we'd had a heated argument. Not because I was 35 years old with a clean record, I caught a when and where she should insert, remove, and reinsert the exactly how I wanted to spend our second wedding break. My court date was five days away. bag. They discussed where to hide the stash before the anniversary. Oh well, big deal. We argued all the time and I was transferred to "The Big House" (Cook County squat-and-cough-and squat-and-cough procedure that I'm managed to work things out in the long run. Jail) where I joined 36 other females being processed as guessing is supposed to expel any illegal matter. All the But this time was different. I had called him "the M inmates. We were herded like cattle from station to station. while, I'm thinking, "excuse me, I can hear you! Suppose I word" (wetback in Spanish). I couldn't help it, I had to go Amazingly, everyone seemed to relish meeting a tum you in?" there. I was tiring of his lies. He'd gotten home three woman who "kicked her husband's ass" for a change. An officer came in with a list of who'd gotten bailed out. hours late with alcohol on his breath. The part I Even the guards congratulated me. I didn't even get my hopes up. Dora probably never heard hate most is when he purposely won't answer his my message, and who knows what my husband's cell phone. state of mind could be? I'd already made up my mind I wanted him to know I meant business this never to forgive him anyway. A profound sadness time. I tried to throw him out, waving my sponge came over me as I contemplated the demise of my mop in his face. But the mop head swiveled, cut marriage. ting his left cheek. He became incensed, scream The first inmate number he called out was mine. ing I'd never see him again. "Well, you'd be doing Could it really be true? I double checked my arm me a favor," I shouted back. where I'd been branded. Sure enough, I was 5828! I That's when I called him the taboo word. He started sobbing with relief and everyone said "aw-w retaliated by slandering my parents, calling them w." They knew it was my wedding anniversary. "mojados" right back. It isn't true. He unjustly I would not find out who paid my bond until I was assumes all Americans feel superior over those free and on the other side of the gate. I looked for my who are not yet citizens. He stormed out of the father's red truck. After 15 minutes, I started to think house. I would have to use the free bus pass I had been Shortly after midnight, the buzzer from down given. But I certainly couldn't go home. The terms of stairs got me out of bed. It was the police. My my bond included not setting foot in the home of my husband was with them. What did he do now, I husband, nor going near him nor making contact for thought. Did he get busted for DUI? I always the next 72 hours. warned him about that. I figured my smooth talking tal But that's not what happened; it was all a big mistake. I I was totally disheartened as I watched loved ones find ents would get him out of this. soon discovered truth in the notion that everyone is inno their jailbirds. I decided to just stand still and be visible, Was I in for a surprise! The cops asked me if I had cent in jail. "Well, they said I did this. But I swear I didn't since I didn't have a clue who to look for. caused his wound. "Well, yeah, but ... " There are no do it." Then I heard my name called, and my husband ran "buts" in these cases. Merely having raised a mop to him I felt out of place. I must have looked out of place too, towards me. He clutched me and began sobbing uncontrol warranted my arrest. No matter that he acknowledged the judging from the reactions of the guards at each station lably for what seemed like forever, begging my forgiveness. wound was accidental. And no matter that he didn't want when they saw my age and the charges against me. I knew How could I not forgive him after such a display of emo to press charges. Holy Mother of... My husband was I looked 10 years younger than my 35 years of age. But tion and remorse? More importantly, he had just rescued me sending me to jail for our second wedding anniversary! even more out of place was the cute little 18-year-old who from being subjected to that humiliating squat-and-cough Well, I guess he showed me. He intended to teach me a looked to be only 14. Her "crime" actually started out as and-squat -and-cough routine. lesson and bring me down off my high horse. But surely a good deed. She left her home in Ohio for the first time this was more than he'd bargained for. I was pretty sure he to become a college kid in the big city of Chicago. A wanted only to put a good scare into me. And that he did. woman in front of her at a Walgreen's check out counter I didn't tell the cops that my husband was driving left her credit card behind. The girl ran out to catch the intoxicated and he should immediately be given a sobriety woman, and when she couldn't find her, temptation got test. Repercussions would have been much worse for him. the best of her. Throughout the whole ordeal, I was too shocked to cry. There seemed to be a camaraderie among the women, I guess I still had some of the thick skin I developed dur but I was determined not to be part of it. I wasn't one of ing five years in the Army. them. Most of them had been here before. But I quickly They brought me to the police station still in my sleep realized it was in my best interest to join in so I could clothes. I discovered I could slip my wrists through the understand what was happening to me. handcuffs. All the cops marvelled at my tiny wrists. And as for that one free phone call that TV and movies I had to surrender my wedding ring -- something I was tell us we get: NOT SO! If you don't have 35 cents or certain I would never wear again. Next I was finger print know a phone number you can call collect, you're doomed ed. It was official now. Would my record be forever taint to sit in jail until your court date. In my case, that was five ed? I was so close to getting my master's degree, but I days away. In this age of cell phones and speed-dialing, Page 4 Phoenix September 28, 2005
Charting the Stars
Dreams for a life
Im agine a lite at peace and understanding, Whe re a ll fl aws wo ul d be a rt, so everl asting. A ngr!:) voices would cha nge to swe et me lod!:J, That would flow, unite d in harmon!:). All a t the viole nce wo uld instead be a pia!:), G o ing a long s im pi!:J like night and da!:J . S o rrow a nd ha rdship s would be b ut a dance, Where the poor a nd the rich had an e 9ua l chance. Fe tt!:J disagreements wo uld no longer exist, !)ut the world wo uld be tilled with tole rance. And so this could be it we change one thing, T o lo ok a little deeper a nd he ar lite sing . -- E._lizabeth !)rown Ninth g ra de
Southland celebrates rich cultural heritage Story and photos by Farha Behlim It wasn't necessary for Southlanders to pack their bags, update passports, or dip into savings to book passage to distant lands this weekend. The Unity Coalition South Suburbs (UCSS) brought the sights, sounds, and tastes of the many cultures and customs which comprise the area's rich heritage right here to GSU. They titled the event "Charting the Stars," and its purpose was to showcase the Southland region's stars of dance, drama, music, poetry, and visual arts "on the celestial path to tolerance, understanding, and acceptance, with the final destina tion of cultural, social, and racial unity." Saturday's event began at 4 p.m. in the Hall of Governors, bedecked with sights like the Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, an Oriental pagoda, and Big Ben. Music and dance from Japan, India, Mexico, Brazil, and good old American blues, were provided by "Mosaic," a global music ensemble comprised of GSU students, faculty, and staff. They were followed in the Hall by the Polish Heritage Singers, Marimba Ensemble, and a Trio from the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. Attendees noshed on exquisite world cuisine -- everything from ravioli in a Russian vodka tomato sauce, to Indonesian Satay, to Middle Eastern Hummus and toasted pita, to German sausage with noodles and cabbage, to Mexican guacamole stuffed tortilla cones ... and more! At 7 p.m. the crowd filled the Center for Performing Arts and were treated to the likes of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, The Drama Group, Weber Irish Dancers, and others. Ninth grade poet Elizabeth Brown presented her work "Dreams for a Life," for which she took first place in the UCSS-sponsored poetry contest. The UCSS is an organization developed to assist, encourage, and display the talents and diversity of the Southland region. They annually sponsor the event, which GSU was honored to host this year. Many people were both enlightened and delighted with the showcase of per formances, tastes of exquisitely catered ethnic foods, and warmth and friendliness of those attending and sponsoring the event. "It's such a treat to see the huge smiling faces and intrigued interest of the peo ple here," said UCSS co-chairperson Kathy Brown. Tracy Munno, another co-chair, says, "This year we celebrated Southland unity and diversity especially in art and poetry. Now we're looking forward to reaching out beyond our region." Many attendees were dressed in gowns and tuxes, others were clad in ethnic attire, and still others wore casual jeans. They mingled among one another, shar ing the diversity of live music and the sweet and spicy mixes of ethnic bites from around the world. Lots of cameras captured the event. Some folks even had their caricatures drawn by a beret-clad artist in front of the "Eiffel Tower." "Normally you might see an art fair, or a musical performance, or poetry read ing at schools or community events. I think its wonderful that we are able to com bine so many of these cultural happenings and creations together," says Munno. "I really think that's what makes this event so special for so many people." Guests at the celebration included Southland dignitaries and residents, GSU students, faculty, and staff, family members, and even distant residents. A former GSU German teacher, Cindy Schaarschmidt, came from the city to enjoy the occasion and see her friends perform. "It was well worth the drive to see the riches and difference in cultures," says Schaarschmidt. "It was great to see my friends display their keyboarding talents in this performance." Sponsors including Comcast Foundation helped fund the event. •
Phoenix September 28, 2005 Page 5 It's all yours for the taking -- and free! Knowledge of distant lands & exotic tongues By Anthony F. Sanchez for sharing your own culture and language," says Entering through the university's doors, one can't Anastasia Detkova, who hails from Vladivostok. "I help but be struck by the rich quilting of cultures can help promote better understanding of the that comprise GSU. Already enriched with a stu Russian culture. dents, faculty, and staff of many countries and eth The Fulbrights seem to all share a similar vision - nic backgrounds, the school has just become richer - that is, to promote cultural understanding through still. language, and to enhance awareness through first That's due to the arrival of six Fulbright scholars hand experience and exchange. who have come to share the languages and cultures "When I arrived I was amazed with the night life of Oman, Turkey, Russia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and as I drove down Michigan Avenue downtown. I felt Germany. And they hope to carry treasures back 'magnificent,' so terrific, and it is this experience of home with them from the cultural knowledge and culture I wish to share back home," Detkova says. understanding they acquire here. Matthias Schoenhofer of Bavaria, Germany So what is a Fulbright scholar? Well, at GSU, a shares her enthusiasm for both the professional Fulbright is a young man or woman who comes to experience and the personal growth he will experi us for the purpose of sharing their language and cul ence here. "I am inspired by the opportunity to ture as foreign language teaching assistants study in the U.S. and to gain professional experi (FLTAs). ence," says. A Green Bay Packers fan, Schoenhofer For more than 50 years, the Council for Inter can count sports (particularly soccer and football) as national Exchange of Scholars has teamed with the another inroad to developing good friendships here. U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and He eventually plans to share his experiences teach Cultural Affairs, and participating host institutions ing high school in his hometown. After completing in the U.S. and abroad, to form a unique consortium his assigned duties in the Fulbright program, he will towards the goal of increasing mutual understanding work toward earning a Ph.D. in education. between the U.S. and other countries. Detkova explains her goal is, "to meet new peo The Fulbright program is committed to the con ple, share knowledge of literature and understanding cept that scholarship by a citizen of one country in a of American culture, while developing professional second country results in understanding in, of, and skills and advancing academically. by members of both countries. This exchange of "Through education you can make a difference," educators is an ongoing effort to help foster unity, she says. "Everyone has a dream of what they want. higher education, and a more peaceful means to co I always was interested in education, studies, and exist in a world of widely diverse peoples. making the world better. The Strategic Language Initiative program is free The Fulbright scholars, who will share their culture and language in free non GSU is the second largest institution of Fulbright credit courses at GSU are, from left, Anastasia Detkova from Russia, Mahfouz scholars in the nation. The FLTAs are part of the and open to the public. Arabic, Yoruba, Swahili, Adedimeji of Nigeria, Abdullah Ghamil of Oman, and January John of Tanzania. Strategic Language Initiative created within the Russian, Turkish, and German will be offered in Seated are Matthias Schoenhofer of Germany and Eylem Koral of Turkey. College of Arts and Sciences as one of its many non-credit classes beginning the week of Oct. 17 on (Photo by Nancy Laluntas) programs to prepare students and community mem Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. bers to meet the demands of an increasingly global to noon. The program is offeied i'~ c~11 The GSU flT As will share the culture, experience, and language ot their respective countries and regions. join them as the~ present a prelude to the foreign language and culture courses the~ will teach in the Integrative Studies program tor fall2005. Wednesda.Y, October 5 at ? p.m. E_ngbretson Hall The Strategic Language Initiative program is tree and open to the Some of the members of "Mosaic," a world music ensemble, include (from left) Swetha Beeram, Shilpa Akunuri, Maristela Zell, Marina Huizar, Matthias Schoenhofer, Anastasia Detkova, Keith Briggs, Eylem Koral, and Vanyette public. for more information caii708.5)4.) 140. Exton. Seated are Marlin Exton and Jenna Burris. (Photo by Bruce Crooks) Mosaic: Each person brings their piece of color By Kathy Davis nally from Sao Paolo. Together they came up with the con ria are that music or art have positive messages. At the It''s no secret that we have a diverse group of students cept of bringing together students and faculty from differ moment, Mosaic includes performers from Mexico, India, and faculty at GSU. While walking the halls one might ent countries and cultures to create a performing company. Brazil, Japan, Germany, and Russia. cross paths with students from as many as five or six dif Together with Vreni Mendoza and Percy Amarteifio of "The group is growing, and we are all growing together. ferent countries. A man who many of us know only as International Service, they decided on the name "Mosaic" I have learned so much from them and they have hopefully Marlin had an idea for a way to bring these different peo because each person brings their piece of color to the table, learned from me. People have a passion and are enthused ple together and to learn about and experience the many with each piece a different size, shape and color. about sharing their cultures," Exton says. represented here. The potential for growth of this group is unlimited. American dancer and choreographer, Agnes de Mille "Mosaic," a world music ensemble, is the brainchild of Exton's goal is to see every country and culture represented once said, "The truest expression of a people is in its Marlin Exton, a musician for more than 28 years, and a in some way. Mosaic is currently looking for music and dances and its music ... Bodies never lie." Mosaic gives its building services worker here at the university. "When I artists from all countries and is enlisting Fulbright students members an avenue for sharing with others the art and cul came to work at GSU, I was impressed by the diversity of as they join the student body at GSU. ture that are unique to their countries. people and the many nationalities" Exton said. He began to No professional training is required to join Mosaic. Mosaic will be performing Thursday Oct. 13 in the Hall approach students and faculty to find out about the kinds Each member is allowed to choose how to represent his or of Governors. This performance will include music from of artistic expression that might be specific to their culture. her own culture, whether it be singing, dancing, reading Brazil, Mexico, India, and the United States. Anyone inter Because of his personal love for Brazilian music, Exton poetry, or displaying works of art. Each member also ested in joining Mosaic can contact Marlin Exton through decided to meet with Professor Maristela Zell who is origi- wears clothing native to his or her country. The only crite- International Services. t · -----~--~-~~~-~c YooI' Page 6 Phoenix September 28, 2005 Home vendors hunt customers, sellers By Farha Behlem tasrgets their parties for people and their Area "home demonstration" vendors paid a friends who would like to learn develop visit to the Hall of Governors last week to better techniques. share potential work-from-home opportuni "You and a friend could come to my house ties to potential new sellers, and to sell some in Olympia Fields every other Friday, when of the most interesting products for all types I host a party on how to organize and deco of people. rate a scrap book," says Holly Fingerle, The event, "Home Demonstration at Work senior consultant for Creative Memories. Fair," lasted all day and into the evening, pro The first visit to her parties is free, and viding students, faculty, and staff with ideas additional visits range from $5 to $15. on opportunities for earning some extra cash. Snacks and beverages are included, as well Proceeds from the event, sponsored by the as any supplies needed to preserve one's Civil Service Senate, will go towards scholar everlasting photos and memories. ships for GSU employees and/or their chil The vendors from these businesses are dren, according to organizer, Marva Hampton local independent consultants who sell prod If anyone was wondering what the fruity ucts distributed nationally, and some even aroma was lingering in the Hall, it wasn't internationally. Businesses such as Airborne coming from the cafeteria. A variety of scent International (beauty and skin care), Home ed candles were among the products being Interiors (offering scented candles and offered at the tables. framed pictures), and Luster Company (hair Who thought you could prepare a gourmet relaxer products for men and women) offered meal in just minutes using little packets and products not quite as familiar to everyone as few fresh ingredients? Homemade Gourmet Tupperware, Avon, and Mary Kay, who were offers products to help bring even the busiest also represented. 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She finds it especially convenient to another vendor with products on display. • Excellent Benefits (Medical/life & 401 K) They carry more than 1,300 books primarily host gatherings from her home. designed to make learning fun. Considering that most of her products are Learn more: about Part·Time Package Handler opportunities a! For creative hands, look no further than colorful and creative children's books, it's no the UPS Hodgkins fa<:ility (1·55 & 1·294 • South Suburbs) and Creative Memories, a scrapbooking business wonder that, "My 3 year-old once asked me the UPS Earn and team* Program offered thmugh Governors focusing on people who want to organize where I was going with her books," laughs State University torlay1 PhNtse contact Todd Oliver at: photographs, stories, and other keepsakes Berkley. 708-387·4834 x153S or visit www.upsjobs.com/thicago into precious memories to share with others "This is the first time we've hosted this Access Code: 3354 and to last a lifetime. Creative Memories, the event at GSU," says Hampton. "We're hoping Equal Opp;Jrtunlty Employer largest scrapbooking company in the U.S., to make it a regular visit." 'Program guidelines apply PART TIME Express yourself! You could win a WORK $50 gift certificate from Borders Books! $12 BASE -- APPOINTMENT FLEX SCHEDULE Take the Library SALES/SERVICE Satisfaction Survey ALL AGES 18+ online by clicking on CONDITIONS APPLY the Library Survey link on the Library's homepage at Karen Peterson www.govst.edu Faculty Barbara Winicki Excellence Clyde Winters Student survey results in new adventures Library By John Conrad Paul Blobaum Awards Are you bored? Well don't worry, involvement. For example, pilates with include a Bulls family night, a Business & Public because you shouldn't be for long. and yoga exercise classes are now talent showcase, and a monthly arts Administration Tenure Thanks to an informal survey pre being offered on campus. and crafts night. Appel would also Anthony Fontana pared by GSU's Student Life Office, Upcoming events have been like to bring in guest speakers who William Wilkinson Business & Public which was conducted during this planned, and 40 tickets have been tie in with different cultural heritage Administration trimester's Welcome Week, on-cam purchased for a trip to Great observances. Arts & Sciences Christopher Robinson pus boredom should cease to be an America's "Fright Fest" on Oct. 8. "The whole idea centers on Emmanuel Alozie Easley issue. Also, 40 tickets have been purchased fellowship," Appel said. She hopes Rashidah Muhammad Jun Zhao 242 students completed the student for a Nov. 12 Chicago Bulls game. the activities planned as a result of June Patton activities survey titled, "What Do You Transportation will be provided to this survey will help strengthen the Arts & Sciences Want to Do at GSU?" The informa both events. bond among members of the GSU Michael Purdy Timothy Gsell tion gained through the survey will Appel is also working on monthly community. -k Bruce Wilson Daniel Nearing I serve as Student Life's guide while movie screenings at GSU. She hopes Be sure to keep your eyes peeled I Bruce Wilson ! Communication Services, preparing activities for this, as well as to make two current release movies, for upcoming activities and events Board of Governors Health Professions upcoming, trimesters. one geared toward adult students and becoming available on campus. Gary Fisk Catherine Balthazar Some of the student responses one family-oriented film, available Future student activity surveys will Bonnie Gregg Kyusuk Chung have already been put into action by every month. be distributed during the Welcome L Adelle Sanders Sara Appel, director of student Other ideas Student Life is toying Weeks of upcoming trimesters. Health Professions Jay Shen Jessica Bonner Education Volunteer: Citizens as prison watchdogs Jennifer Groebner Hugh Crethar Sandra Mayfield The GSU Criminal Justice Department and the John Criminal Justice department U-coldren@ govst.edu) or to Renee Nash Adelle Sanders Howard Association for Prison Reform, a citizen's watch Benjamin Butler, a Political and Justice Studies graduate Steven Russell, Dean Colleen Sexton dog group, will collaborate on citizen monitoring visits to student who is helping coordinate this effort, Education correctional facilities in Illinois. ([email protected]) by Oct. 7. Details will follow. Catherine Sori Jon Carlson Interested students, staff members, and faculty interest Training for correctional facility visits is tentatively Carla Johnson Provost's Office ed in participating should send a brief statement of inter scheduled for mid-November, with the first visit to a state Jean Johnson Eric Martin est to Chip Coldren, academic program coordinator in the correctional facility slated for Dec.8. + Phoenix September 28, 2005 Page 7 For part-time Package Handlers at FedEx® Ground, it's like a paid workout. The work's demanding, but the rewards are big. Come join our team, get a weekly paycheck, tuition assistance and break a sweat with the nation's package delivery leader. 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Wednesday Oct. 12 Latino Quiz Bowl & Recipe Contest Get your team of five together and compete in our first Latino Quiz Bowl! Get your best Latin American recipe together to enter in our recipe contest! 1:30 to 6:30p.m. in Wednesday Sept. 28 the Hall of Governors Movie: Emiliano Zapata Wednesday Oct. 12 (reservation deadline) View this film at noon or 5 p.m. in Engbretson Hall. It is based on the life the life of the Mexican revolutionary Alumni Who Dunnit Dinner? who, along with Pancho Villa, fought the Carranza govern Join the Alumni Association Oct. 30 at a tum-of-the-centu ment, and was eventually lured to his death at the ry mansion to solve this murder mystery. Ticket price ($55 Chinameca hacienda. to $60) includes the play and a delicious five course din ner. Alumni Relations, 708.534.412 Tuesday Oct. 4 Wednesday Sept. 28 thru Oct. 31 Iraq, Afghanistan, & the Ceramics and Sculpture Exhibit The work of visiting artist Tom Hubbard will be on display Global War on Terrrorism in the University Art Gallery (E-1565). Rear Admiral Robert Moeller, director of Plans and Policy at U.S. Central Command, travels from the Warfighting Thursday Sept. 29 headquarters in Tampa, Fla. to discuss Iraq, Afghanistan and the road ahead in the Global War on Terrorism 3:30 to Identifying Career Skills 5 p.m. in Sherman Hall. Sponsored by the Chicago Career services will hold a workshop on identifying career Southland Chamber of Commerce. skills at 6 p.m. in room B-1215. Tuesday Oct. 4 Saturday Oct. 1 Movie: Maria Full of Grace BOG Portfolio Preparation Noon and 5 p.m. in Engbretson Hall. Risk, determination, Interested in turning your life learning into college credit? survival, and redemption unfold as the film traces a brave The Board of Governors BA degree program invites you to young woman on a life-threatening, life-changing odyssey Friday Oct. 14 attend a seminar on writing a BOG portfolio from 10 a.m. to transport heroin from Colombia to New York. Full Moon Horror Road Show to noon in the Hall of Honors. Cost is $25. Call Absolute wierdness from horror film director Charles 708.534.4092, or email to [email protected]. Thursday Oct. 6 Bland at 8 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts. Surprise guest appearances! Shocking revelations! Never-seen Depression screenings before rare footage! Win a part and be killed in a Full Free, confidential depression screenings are offered 10 a.m. Moon movie! Bizarre audience participation! Contests! to 7 p.m. in the Hall of Governors, as part of National General admission $27. 708.235.2222 Depression Screening Day. Saturday Oct. 1 Miss Saigon The Center for Performing Arts opens its season with a . Saturday Oct. 15 musical, the epic and tragic love story of an American sol Thursday Oct. 6 dier and a Vietnamese girl in a struggle against the forces Bea Arthur, 'Just Between Friends' of war and prejudice. Tickets are $56 to $65. Also, an Celebration of Art Coffeehouse Enjoy the personal reflections, favorite songs and funny opening night party after the evening show, $50, with pro See images of works done by talented Latino artists while stories at 8 p.m at The Center. Tickets are $42 to $51. ceeds to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims. 708.235.2222. enjoying free coffee and snacks 5:30 to 7:30p.m. in 708.235.2222. Engbertson Hall. GSU's own accomplished artist and pro- fessor, Javier Chavira, provides commentary. Thursday Oct. 6 & Thesday Oct. 11 Writing resumes and correspondence Career Services offers a seminar on developing these job seeking skills 7:30p.m. Oct. 6 and again at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 in room B-1215. Monday Oct. 10 Salsa dance Sunday Oct. 2 lessons The Assad Brothers & Tamale sale Hear classical guitar at its best from Brazilian born virtu Hot, hot, hot! Salsa dance osos Sergio and Odair Assad 3 p.m. at the Center. "The lessons, and delicious home best two-guitar team in existence, maybe in history," says made tamales from Jose The Washington Post! Tickets $17 to $22. 708.235.2222. Reyes' madre's kitchen, noon to 2 p.m. in the Hall Sunday Oct. 16 Tuesday Oct. 4 of Governors. To pre-order Menopause: The Musical "Voices of Survivorship" tamales to take home ($1 0 per dozen), call Jose at The hilarious celebration of women and "the change" Cancer caregivers, nurses, family members, and survivors comes to The Center with two shows at 3 & 5 p.m. Tickets share their experiences noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 4 in 708.534.6972. Proceeds benefit Project HOPE. are $37 to $46. Proceeds benefit Ovarian cancer research. Engbretson Hall. Call The Center box office at 708.235.2222.