Volume 3, Number IS College At Lincoln Center, Fordham University, New York November 16-December 6,1983 CLC Blood Drive Nets SSA IS .«, » i irw" ^;:-:- 100 Pints By Marie Reres More than 100 pints of blood were collected in the CLC Blood Drive, held on November 7, 8 and 9 in the Pope Auditorium, according to Registered Nurse and Unit Manager of the Blood Drive, Alex- •^? : *i. *. ' • Win ander Mamon. The Blood Drive was sponsored by members of The Greater New York Blood Program. Studen! clubs Circle K and Res Ipsa Loquitur organized the event. "I was surprised to see such a good turnout, con- sidering the lack of student involvement in other events," said Bill Finneran, Vice President of Circle K. As donors came into the auditorium, they were greeted by a member of the Greater New York Blood Program who filled out an information sheet for each person. Next, a registered nurse took a Judith Brown's "Steel Images" will remain on exhibit for one year Photo Bv Doris Suen short medical history from each donor which in- cluded questions concerning hepatitis, malaria and general health. A blood sample was taken from the donor's finger to test for iron. Temperature and Ceremony Opens Plaza Art Exhibit blood pressure were taken, as well. Donors each gave one pint of blood and were then led to the can- By Doris Suen teen, where they were able to relax and have Judith Brown's metallic and menacing sculpture exhibition on the CLJC Plaza has been the talk refreshments. ' The official opening of artist Judith Brown's of the school lately. Some of us like it; some don't. A profile of the artist and a sampling of The entire process takes 30-45 minutes, depend- sculptures took place inside the Robert Moses student reactions „ Page 4. ing on waiting time, said a member of the Greater Plaza on Saturday, November 5. NY Blood Center, Roni Lawrence.- Although Saturday's receiption marked the of- "Everybody makes such a big deal out of giv- relations firm representing Brown. Syndicated sculptures will become the newest tourist attrac- ficial opening, there was one on Thursday, ing blood," said sophomore Patrick Melillo. "It's columnists, reporters from the New York Times tion in New York City is very strong. "We have November 3. The purpose of Thursday's recep- nothing, really. I feel fine." and the Daily News and members of the submitted a request to the New York Convention tion, explained Nancy Nelson, a representative Junior Toni Monaco, who donates blood every Associated Press were at CLC Saturday. and Visitors Bureau for the display to bscome a of the public relations firm representing Brown, three months, said "If I can help someone else with Although Brown's sculpture was one of the tourist attraction and they are looking very was to offer those who could not attend Satur- no harm to myself, why not? It is healthy for your pieces vandalized earlier at Rose Hill, there will favorably on it," Barnes said. day's receiption a chance to view the sculptures body and makes you feel good about yourself." be no extra security precautions taken for this The structures range from six to 12 feet and and to meet Brown. For some, it was their first time giving blood. year-long exhibition. According to Artist in are made of giant steel torsos combined with Among the guests at Thursday's receiption "I was very nervous because I wasn't sure how Residence Vivienne Thaul Wechter, who arrang- twisted and bent scraps of heavy crushed metal. were the Honorable Hassan El-Abaddi, Consul much blood they were taking from me." sophomore ed the exhibition, it would not be needed. "Since Three individually seated pharoahs flaned by two General of the Egyptian Consulate and the Depu- Christina Lima said. "But I'm glad I did it" there is a guard booth here at CLC and the pieces Horuses symbolizing the ancient Egyptian god ty Director of Cultural Affairs in New York Ci- Only two percent of the people in the New York are situated in one area, we felt there was no need of the sun and four Nefertitis comprise the Egyp- ty. Other visitors included museum curators, ar- area are regular blood donors, according to Presi- to take extra security measures." Wechter said. tian group. The Greek group, called the Aegean chitects, corporate people and the press. dent of Circle K, Mark Lolacono. "I think more "We are heart-sick about the [Rose Hill] van- Trio, has two seated figures and one lying figure. "The majority of Saturday's guest included art programs like this one should be organized and dalism, but it goes on all over." "Blithe Spirits" is thename of the Baroque group collectors and press representatives," said Gene donating blood should be given more publicity featuring three tall women. Barnes of Barnes Associates, Inc., the public According to Barnes, the possibility that the because few people realize the importance of being a donor," he said. "There is nothing to gain from giving blood ex- cept personal satisfaction," said President of Res Committee To Pick Grad Speaker Ipsa Loquitur, Leo Vrionedes. "And that makes it even nicer," he said. By Dan Gardella The Greater New York Blood Center, jointly This in turn caused the Committee to call another sponsored by the NY Blood Center and the meeting on November 8 to further iron ~>ut the The College Activities Committee of the Col- American Red Cross, holds blood drives at banks, difficulties. law firms, businesses and schools. lege Council is trying to resolve the issue of who One problem seems to be a growing movement will be the guest speaker at this year's graduation Another CLC blood drive is planned for March to nominate a conservative speaker. Paul D'Amato 1984. ceremony. is one student involved in a movement to get a more The Committee is headed by Assistant Dean conservative speaker because there had been Patricia Circelli and includes four faculty members liberal speakers in the past. The ballots tallied and four student representatives. TJie faculty showed that a conservative majority existed. The representatives are: Assistant Professor of faculty felt that it was a small group of people who Religious Studies Bartholomew Collopy, Associate favored this, and not an overwhelming majority of Professor of Philosophy Bernard Gilliagan, Assis- students. Some students on the Committee, tant Professor of English and Media Studies however, felt the results of the poll were being undermined by the faculty. Hillary Richard said, "The faculty believed that this was a movement by Editorial Page 9 only twelve to fifteen students, but I do not feel that this was the case. I feel that the faculty should not Elizabeth Stone, and Assistant Professor of History be solely responsible for the decision, because it Frederick Travis. The student representatives in- is our graduation." , elude senior Paul D'Amato and sophomore Doris These feelings will have to be resolved if the Suen (traditional), as well as junior Hillary IHuilii llv Jium /'< u Committee is to find a guest speaker. Circelli said, Richard and senior Debbie Grcgo (non- Deun Patricia Circelli "The Committee cannot satisfy everyone, but must traditional). From these names, plus their own choices, the nominate people who will not divide the student In October, Circelli put out a memorandum in Committee was to select fifteen candidates and body." When the Committee docs decide on a list which she asked students, faculty and ad- of nominees it will be sent to Dean Shea and then rank them in order to preference. This year, t'luilo lly JIUIH t't'tc; ministrators to suggest five people who would be Circelli said, "The response to the memorandum on the Rose Hill, where it will have to be cleared to make sure that no other school within the acceptable to them as guest speaker. A deadline was very low, lower than in years past, and caus- Pope Auditorium was the temporary University has chosen the same people. of November 1st was given for all ballots lobe in. ed problems in deciding on a list of nominees." Blood Drive Center, Nov. 7-9 DOES JESSE HAVE A CHANCE? YES, JESSE HAS A CHANCE "Black Politics" Class Surveys CLC 3 One Man's View On Jackson's Strengths page 21 The Observer I November 16,1983 Announcing FORDHAM UNIVERSITY AT LINCOLN CENTER CAMPUS MINISTRIES' UNIVERSITY FORUM NUC Tuesday December 6, 1983— A Day Long Event 9-9:30 A.M. Registration & Coffee Faculty Lounge (12th Flooi) The Participants: Loretta Carey, R.D.C.- Director Fbrdham NCEA Center for Justice/Fteace Education-co-author The Leaven Project Dr. Joseph Fahey—Director Peace Studies Program Manhattan Naomi Montgomery, RS.C.J.-Nuclear Peace Activist Member the Ploughshares 8 Elizabeth Scott—National Council of Churches Justice for Women- Division of Church & Society Robert Springer, S.J.-Professor of Ethics and Director The Aletheia House of Pfpyer Mary Anne Vincent, CJS.J.R—Coordinator for Disarmament Program Intercommunity Center for Justice & Peace And A Representative from Physicians for Social Responsibility 9:30-11:30 A.M. Penary Session Faculty Lounge Four Speakers with Response from Full Panel and from the audience The Speakers: Carey-Montgomery-Scott-The Physician 11:30-12:30 Lunch 11:45 A.M. The Film: In the King of Prussia Film 1:30 RM. (the Ploughshares 8 Film) with Rm. 615 3:15 RM. Martin Sheen, Daniel & Philip Discussion Berrigan; followed by meeting & Rm. 221 discussion with Anne Montgomery 12:30-1:15 RM. Liturgy with music from Mary Lou Williams' Mass for Peace sung by The Chapel Ms.