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VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ROTC Faculty concerned with implications of ROTC BY PAUL COOK lege of Arts and Sciences, other members of the VU community Torch Hews Eanor expressed their opinions of the pro­ gram. Professor Albert Trost pre­ Since early October, VU has sented a document summarizing been discussing the advisability of the findings of the ROTC subcom­ bringing a Reserve Officer Training mittee of the EPC. Corps [ROTC] program to the University. The U.S. Army con­ "VU would be a cross- tacted VU's Admissions Depart­ enrolled school, with personnel ment and expressed assigned out of a larger battalion at an interest in estab­ MORE ROTC lishing an ROTC Chicago State," program here. INFORMATION PAGE 7 says the report. ^^^^^^^^ VU could contin­ "The advan- ^^^^^^^^ ue this cross-enrolled status indefi­ tages of ROTC include multicul­ tural diversity, help in recruitment nitely, but could at a later date sup­ of minority students, highly quali­ port its own battalion, with resi­ fied students and ROTC scholar­ dent permanent personnel dedicat­ ship winners," said Dr. Warren ed to VU. Students would be enrolled at VU and receive VU MLK DAY OBSERVATION Kosman, chair of the Educational Policy Committee, which is investi­ credit for their courses. fodfy and students isten to Dr. Mmwo Momble's keynots oddms in the Chopel Monday, to wnintalforrmofalscrimination, gating the question. mduding sexism, racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism and handicap. Photo by Matt Dobbertien At a half-hour general meet­ ing last week for faculty in the Col- kOKtopageJ ADMINISTRATION Gilbertson selected as finalist for CONTINUING MLK'S DREAM presidential position at Augustana 'From here on' offers and Provost Augustsen have shown BY JOHN BRIZZI returning to Augustana in the past. suggestions for future He applied for the Provost position that both are supportive, but that Torch StaffReporter they had both expressed regret at at Augustana before coming to multicultural outlook, as various VU, but was turned down. his potential departure. BY PAUL COOK Philip Gilbertson, dean of groups on campus came together Another reason Gilbertson Gilbertson also said that it Torch Hews Editor the College of Arts and Sciences, would be premature to look for a and learned from one another. gave is that Augustana is supported Laura Phillips, representing has been selected as one of three replacement for his position yet, as At a panel discussion on by the Evangelical Lutheran FREE (Feminists Ready for finalists for the position of Presi­ he may not get the position at Tuesday night sponsored by the Church of America (ELCA). Enlightenment and Equality), dent of Augustana College in Sioux Augustana. Black Student Organization, cam­ Gilbertson has served on the Board offered three suggestions. The first Falls, South Dakota. Augustana is "I believe that there will be pus leaders gave their views on how of Education of ELCA, where he was that women be allowed to Gilbertson's alma mater. adequate time between the [Augus­ to continue the dream of MLK has been able to oversee many preach in the chapel. Gilbertson said that he is not Lutheran universities. tana] Board's decision, which is to Day in ordinary life on campus. openly looking for a new position "As a person in the "There is a direct affiliation be in mid-February, and July 1," he The discussion, entitled "From and that he is happy with his posi­ Methodist church who is intending [at Augustana], unlike Valparaiso said. "It's not assured that the Here On," led to a number of sug­ tion here at VU. If selected, how­ to go into the seminary, I find it which is an independent Lutheran decision will even be made in mid- gestions on how to improve the sit­ ever, Gilbertson said that he would preposterous to think that I can't University not formally affiliated February. These decisions can be uation at VU for members of definitely go. If Gilbertson is speak to my own community on with any church body," he said. delayed for a lot of reasons. One minority groups. selected, he will begin his new post Sunday mornings," she said. "Augustana is formally affiliated must also remember that there are Tony Harris, treasurer of the on July 1,1993. Phillips said that on this sub­ with the ELCA." two other candidates out there." BSO, said that increasing minority "I am excited over the new ject, the Lutheran character of the Gilbertson also said that his The other candidates for the enrollment was the way to deal position and will accept it with University interfered with its mis­ decision was not easy. position are Ralph Wagoner, presi­ with VU's race relations problems. respect and enthusiasm," he said. sion as a Christian institution. "It took four months for me dent of Western Illinois University "We need to have a broad Gilbertson said that one of "Missouri Synod by-law is to allow my name to be put up for in Macomb, Illinois, and Jeffrey spectrum," he said. "VU is not the reasons that he would accept getting in the way of God's law," nomination," he said. "I wish that Baker, vice president for academic broad. VU is basically White and the position is that Sioux Falls is his she said. this decision could come five years affairs at Carroll College in Helena, Lutheran." hometown. He and his wife have from now." Montana. The three finalists were Harris said that increasing many family ties there. Gilbertson Gilbertson also said that his selected from 215 applications and enrollment of minority students also said that many colleagues and initial talks with President Harre nominations. would lead naturally to a more FUTURE toprjge7 friends had asked him to consider FRATERNITIES Theta Chis implicated in Pike house theft Thursday morning Anderson said. Campus Judiciary Board. BY MELODY L GRIFFIN claiming that property had been ing lot at 1 a.m. Thursday morning stolen from the Pike house had and identified two Theta Chi mem­ Bellavia, however, character­ According to Thiel, any con­ Torch Editor been filed. Lloyd also confirmed bers who were leaving the Pike ized the incident as more than a flicts between fraternity chapters that the property in question was house with the composite and simple prank. are in violation of IFC rules. If the The VU Police Department recovered today and returned to its stereo speakers. The witnesses "That 'stupid prank' involved Pikes request a hearing, the Theta is investigating allegations that two rightful owners. immediately called the VUPD as $850 worth of stolen goods," said Chis will be forced to pay any dam­ members of the Theta Chi fraterni­ The stolen items included well as Bill Thiel, coordinator of Bellavia. "Not only is that theft, it ages and could potentially face ty stole $850 worth of goods from $700 worth of stereo equipment Greek housing. Bellavia said that looks bad for the entire Greek sys­ social discipline, Thiel said. the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house and a $150 dollar composite frater­ he also called the President of tem. Every time we try to As of late Thursday after­ on Thursday morning at approxi­ nity photo, according to Pike Presi­ Theta Chi, Andy Anderson, and improve our image and try to move noon, Anderson told the Torch mately 1 a.m. dent Ron Bellavia. Although both requested that the stolen items be forward, some fraternity causes that as he understood it, the matter VU Chkf of Police Ed Lloyd items were returned on Thursday returned immediately. problems and we are all back to had been resolved, and that he was said that although the VUPD is afternoon, Bellavia reported that Anderson did not deny that square one." unaware of any actions being pur­ currently investigating the case, any the fraternity composite had been Theta Chi had been involved in the According to Bellavia, the sued by either the VUPD or IFC. official comments as of Thursday cracked. He estimated damages to alleged theft, but called the inci­ Pike fraternity has no intention of At that time, Anderson had no def­ afternoon would be premature, the frame at approximately $30. dent a "stupid prank that's over pressing charges against the Theta inite plans to contact the Theta Chi because criminal charges related to According to Bellavia, two and done with." Chis with the VUPD, but they may national headquarters about the the case may still be filed. Lloyd members of the Pike fraternity "The entire situation has register complaints with either the incident. confirmed, however, that a report heard strange voices in their park­ been blown out of proportion," Inter-Fraternity Council or the compiled, <eadhi weelk Tby th<e ©ThmdeaoLt activities office, valpairaieo tumnioo., annd. TbiconuiglhLt to yoruL a© a. ©eondce of tke teardk ANNOUNCEMENTS SATURDAY. TANUARY23 Interest Meeting for Peer Education Assistants in Applications for Peer Education Assistants Wrestling Meet the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education Available - Office of Alcohol and Drug Education VU vs I>ake University. ARC, 8:00 am. Students interested in being a Peer Education Assistant in the Office of Alcohol and Drug for 1993-1994 are invited to come Applications are now being taken for Peer Education Assistants in MISS SAIGON Trip The bus leaves the Union at noon. Must have purchased tickets in speak with current peer educators. Applications will be available the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education for the 1993-1994 school and refreshments will be served. Union Crusader Room, 6:15 pm.. year. Applications may be picked up at the office in the Guild advance. Sponsored by Union Board. substory or call Judy Nagel, coordinator, at 464-6820. Interviews Men's and Women's Swimming/Diving Meet Accounting Help Session Urschel 118, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

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