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) fordham university, new york Education Committee Vigil Holds Conference Held Leadership Responsibility and Multi Culturalism Discussed By TOM MKLI.4NA By ELENA DB1ORE ing^" All of these workshops touched on the con- counseling center at St. John's University, and Students mid (acuity of I-onilMin UIMVMM The Education Committee and the Commit- cepts of race/ethnic groups, prejudice, and Gail Hawkins, director of students activities at ty, ulonj! with ihe pencral public, were in vital tee on Minority Programs of the Association of rascism. They also explored values, communica- the Community College of Philadelphia. by Rnsc Hill Campus Ministries In show their College Unions-International (ACU-I) Region 3 tions and awareness which are essential ID According to Michael Sullivan, assistant support to those affected by the AIDS crisis by held a conference entitled "Leadership Respon- developing effective multicultural programs on dean of students for students activities, about 75 .ilii:iidini> an all-mpht prayer vigil last I rulav sibility and Multiculturalism" last Friday on the individual campuses. Presenters at the afternoon people attended the.conference on Friday. Includ- night beginning al 9 p rn in ihc UmviMsity second floor of McGinley Center. workshops included Hector Oritz, associate dean ed were Dr. .Fred D. Phelps, dean of students Church. The day was divided into two sessions, mor- from Lehman College-CUNY, and assistant In a siaiiMiioM to the pros-; issued last wi-ek. ning and afternoon. The morning session (9:00 "Ml of these workshops directors of Activities from many other institu- Rev Paul W. Bryant, S.J . director of campus a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) began with registration and tions. Also present were approximately 34 ministries; said that the purpose of Uu? event was a continental breakfast, followed by opening touched on the concepts students from a number of different colleges and to. "pray for all mm. women, and children wiih remarks from Dr. Henry P. Toutain, dean of universities, such as Kean College in New Jeisey, AIDS, for their loved OIKS, for all wtio work with students, who welcomed everyone on behalf of of race/ethnic groups, St John's, Rutgers, Temple, and Deleware State. than, and for H run.*." Fordham University. The keynote speaker, Those attending from Fordham were Kathy The announcement uf the vigil was gii-cteil Harry L. Franklin, President of Malcolm-King: prejudice, and racism. Callahan, Diana Gomez, Jasmine Griffin, Karen with strong praise and supfKut in ihe form of a Harlem College Extension, gave a 30 minute Kudish, and Tim Murray. leltei In Anne H. F'ind, assiicuMc director of speech about the main topic of the conference. They also explored ACU-I is a nonprofit higher education Cani|nis \finislries, from John Cardinal O'Cun He explained that being sensitive to cultures other organization that was founded in 1914. The nor, the Roman Catholic archbishop of New than one's own is critically important. values, communications Association is a network made up of nearly 1,000 York. In (he letter. (VCnnnoc staled, "ft i* pnod Three workshops were also given in this ses- institutions whose members are from a variety to know thdl tlu* C'ampils Ministry staff at f-uiO- sion, for students only, race relations, for staff and awareness which of universities and colleges Their common goal ham is. taking such a positive initiative by en- only, and "Leadership Responsibility and is to address concerns and.issues of Student Af- couraging a truly spiritual nsspiinse to the AIDS MuJticulteraHsm Raeism Training-Did you know fen& Professionals who work m college unions "crisis I believe your praver vigil., is a wonder- that?" for both groups. Presenters at these improve their programs and services and con- ful idea " workshops were Patrice Coleman-Boatwright, tributing to individual growth and development. director of campus life at Trenton State College, developing effective This endorstinetil may come .it a surprise Members are located in a number of dif- James dreedle, assistant dean of students from ferent places including the United States, Canada, in some people since the Catholic Church has Rutgers University , Newark, Robert Drake, multicultural programs usually held an intolerant position towards France, and Japan. ACU-I's central office is in assistant dean of students at Trenton State Bloomington, Indiana. homosexuals who make up a large part of the College. on individual population that suffers from AIDS. "People whn Sullivan is member of the ACU-I Region 3 interpret it this wa> have a misconception uf I he The afternoon session, which began at 2:00 campuses." Education Committee. According to Sullivan, Caihdiic Chinrh\s teaching and understanding of p.m. consisted of three workshops entitled, there are 85 member institutions in this region prayer, anil of oui response, as Christians, to "Celebrating our Differences," "Cross-Cultural of students at Essex County College, Dr. W. alone, situated from Wilmington, Delaware up anyone who is suffering," Lindsay Calriwcll, Counseling," and "Multicultural Programm- David Harmon, Jr., associate director of the continued on page 13 associate director »f Rose Hill campus minisincs said. She alsu *aid thai this show-, the tendeflcs of some to immcdiHtd) link AIDS with hrimosux- ualin wlmi it n oilcntransniituxl by other cncaiu. " Vhis was a prayer vigil lor missions of people Church Tower Crumbling who jrc suitcring (mm AIDS This a-aclius fjr wider than any single rssuv such as honioscxuali- fonlinucd on pac*113 Repair Plans Underway By MARYELLEN MILON Fordham University's Church, a New York City landmark, will be undergoing repairs, on the crumbling stone work at the top of its bell tower, according to Director of Facilities Engineering, Robert Mahan. Most of the stones which form the decorative cap of the bell tower will be taken down, he said. The deteriorated stones will be replaced with matching stone while N OS PEA K the stones remaining in good condition will be coated with a preservative. An architectural firm is preparing the specifications for the repairs which must be ap- proved by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Once the plans have been approved, the selection of a construction company will begin. The cost of the renova- tions will be covered by Fordham's Capital Repairs Fund. '..•-.•' According to Mahan, the Church repairs should be completed by the end of the summer,- depending upon the amount of stonework needing to be redone. The bell tower was constructed in 1929 as an addition to the knave built during me 1840s. Some repairs have been made on the bell tower previously in 1976-77. Tania McMenamin/THE RAM Dinosaurs became extinct "Ineed for good reason: they couldn't react fast enough. a paralegal!" So, when it comes to these tests: Paralegals are in demand: The As you would expect, New occupation is forecast to double School teachers are all working in size over the next decade. professionals. LSAT • GM AT • MCAT • GRE • DAT As the profession grows in Also typical of The New numbers and scope, the need School is convenience. 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