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uTSfTT Washington and Miami loses OL Willis battle , first exhibition terrorists A (/ game z ACCENT page 7 SPORTS page 5 tftW. J** UitlVERSriYOf hiVuYn Coral Gables, Florida IAMIHlMI Since 1927 Volume 76, Number 19 WWW.HURRICANE.MIAMI.EDU Tuesday, November 10,1998 Program Shalala to visit University stresses U.S. Cabinet HHS in leadership. Subbaswamy, another dean in the Human Services has tackled a wide Shalalas speech, which is free and College of Arts and Sciences. variety of issues. secretary to speak on open to the public, is part of the Jane The College of Arts and Sciences is The department guided the Roberts Lecture Series at UM. a sponsor of Shalalas visit. approval of the Children's Health women in leadership Said Rita Deutsch, College of Arts As one of the highest-ranking Insurance Plan, raised rates tor child leadership and Sciences dean and a Women's women in the Cabinet, Shalala has led immunization to their highest levels By KABI JORQENSEN Studies Committee member, "I'm the Clinton administration's efforts to in history, led the fight against the use Hurricane Staff Writer very excited she's coming. She's a reform the welfare system and has of tobacco by American youth, and Student Activities holds U.S. Secretary of Health and woman who holds a very high office served as a leading advocate for chil- crusaded for better access and more Human Services Donna Shalala will and is particularly focused on doing dren and families funding to develop medications to first symposium on visit the University of Miami this things to help the populace." In the five years since President treat AIDS. US. Secretary of Hearth coming Monday to speak on women "She personifies the true meaning Clinton appointed Shalala as sec re- building leadership skills md Hum*! Services of public service," added Kumble tary, the Department of Health and See SHALALA • Page 2 By DEBORAH LOMBARDI Hurricane Staff Writer Several campus groups collaborated to sponsor a Leadership Symposium Saturday, November 14, at the Rathskeller DANCE 'TIL YOU DROP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local doctor The symposium is co-sponsored by Student Activities Leadership Programs and Hurricane Productions, with the sup­ port of Mortar Board Inc., Student Government, the Leadership Institute, Orientation and Commuter Student reflects on past Affairs, and Butler Volunteer Services Center. Organizers say the title chosen for the Chicago College of Osteopathic symposium,"FUNdamentals of Innovative Dr. Moise shares Medicine. Upon graduating, he Leadership" emphasizes thai it is meant to "secrets of success" interned with Borinquen Health be tun as well as informative. Care Center in Miami. "We're really excited about this bei with Haitian students After the internship, Moise said it's the first leadership symposium we've he decided to stay in Miami, rather done. We're expecting a big turnout By SCOTT HOMA than going back to Chicago, and because it's going to be a lot of fun," said Hurricane Staff Writer practice family medicine. Shortly Julie Vilaboy, of the Lectures Committee of Dr. Rudolf Moise, who received after that, he enrolled at the Hurricane Productions. his masters in business adminis University of Miami to receive his The idea for the symposium came from tration and his law school degree MBA in business administration. Chris Roby, director of Student Activities from the University of Miami, Receiving his degree in two and a and Leadership Programs, as preparation returned to campus Thursday to half years, Moise was quick to for the annual Leadership Summit in speak to the Haitian Students return to UM, but this time for a February. Organization. law degree. "The symposium is a preliminary to give In addition to his career accom­ Dr Moise was recently honored people an idea of what the leadership sum­ plishments, Moise is involved in the with the position of major in the mit will be about," said Roby. community by promoting the U.S. Air Force Reserve. The Rat symposium will consist of tour recognition of Haitian-American There, Moise works as a flight interactive workshops that will last about culture and black business develop surgeon, and oversees the health of RUSSELL WOJTUSIAK Hurricane Staff Photographer an hour and fifteen minutes each. ment through his position on the the pilots in the Reserve. Breakfast will be provided for those who Greater Miami Chamber of "It took me a lot longer than show up for the first workshop, "Creative "THIS ONE'S WITH ME": Jennifer Renzulli (lying on the floor) and Alicia Commerce executive committee. other students to learn things Meeting Management," which will start at 9 Stephenson perform a dance choreographed to "This One's With Me." The Moise used the opportunity to [because of the language barrier], dance contest, held Thursday night at the Rathskeller, was in conjunction with a.m. and will last until 10:15 a.m. reflect upon his distinguished so I just had to study longer," Moise the first annual "E-week," sponsored by tne College of Engineering. Senior The second is "Valuing Ourselves, career, and shared his secret to suc­ said. "A lot of the time that meant Ines Chaves, president of the Engineering Advisory Board, hosted the compe­ Valuing Each Other" from 10:30 a.m to cess with those in attendance for being the last student to leave the tition. his presentation in the University library, and studying during my See LEADERS • Page 2 Center. breaks of sweeping the floor at "He was a dynamic speaker," said work." Farrah Fontain, a member of the Moise said the hard work has Haitian student group. "I liked how payed off. His family medicine he not only told us his story, but offices are currently being expand­ Hillel offers Krav Maga self-defense classes also shared his secrets of success ed in the regions of North Miami, with us. It was nice that he told us Homestead and Little River, he how he was able to achieve so said. By CATALINA URQUIJC Maga Association, said Krav Maga Lichtenfeld. Krav Maga also strengthens much." Abraham Darwish, a Ft. Hurricane Staff Writer enhances the self-esteem of the individual one's personal fitness, alertness, speed, Born in Haiti, Moise said he Lauderdale man, described the day The Hillel Jewish Center at the wherever he or she may be and fosters strength, agility, endurance and coordina­ arrived in the United States at the when he first learned about M> University of Miami is offering students an friendship and understanding among citi­ tion, he added. age of 17 knowing only three words accomplishments. opportunity to explore the splendor of zens of different nations. "People come away feeling more power of English. He had always dreamed "It was a time when I was really self defense in a new dimension. Lichtenfeld further explained that Krav ful and it is a good, physical workout in of becoming a doctor, but was met down," said Darwish, "and I was Krav Maga, translated from Hebrew to Maga can be learned in a relatively short which people learn how to defend them­ with skepticism from people that contemplating suicide, and then I mean "contact combat," is an Israeli system time and its focus is on its applicability selves in any situation," said Rick Blitstine, doubted that he could overcome the saw an article in The Miami Herald Ttw symbol of face-to-face combat. It is a means of and usefulness. the Krav Maga instructor. language barrier, he said. about Moise. It got me thinking- lor Krav Maga self-improvement and allows for a mental, Krav Maga is suitable for anyone and Every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 In high school, Moise said he this is a man who tame to the spiritual and physical development. under any circumstance, Lichtenfeld said. p.m., Krav Maga will be offered at the worked hard to learn the language, United States knowing only three For the past three years, Krav Maga has The technique musters courage, compo­ Hillel Center Novices and advanced stu­ and was able to eventually graduate words of English, and when I saw been offered at the University of Miami sure, self-confidence, self-control, powers dents will work together although different from the University of Illinois - what he accomplished, it motivated and is once again being offered. of concentration, emotional calm, inner Chicago Circle, and then the me." Immi Lichtenfeld , president of the Krav discipline and respect for others, said See HILLEL • Page 2 • ORGANIZATION • SEMINAR include an alumni career panel • SCHOLARSHIP • AMBAsSsSADOR to advance their abilities and forum at 7 p.m. The panel wHI summaries about the scholar­ study of the 1997 Nicaraguan HOSTS SPEAKERS knowledge pertaining to the PLANNED feature Fernando Amandi, LIST OFFERED ships and the amount the TO DISCUSS BOOK Adjustment and Central field of business, and to pro­ B.BA. 72, senior vice presi­ scholarship will pay the stu­ Arnencan Relief Act (NACARA), Students from the University vide service to the community Kaplan Education Centers, the dent, Consumer Bank The U.S Commission for dent who wins For more Former Nicaraguan ambas explains the requirements for of Miami are bringing women Upcoming speakers include University of Miami Alumni Operations and Technology. Scholastic Assistance - information send a self- sador Leendro Mann-Abaunza Nicaraguan and Cuban business leaden to campus Cynthia Cohen, president of Association, and the Toppel Betty Amos, BAA 73. MBA College Bound is an organiza­ addressed, stamped, busi­ wi discuss his new book. The nationals who wish to apply with a new organization called Strategic Mtndshare, who will Career Center are co-sponsor­ 77, president/owner.

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