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san fpancisco foqhoun FEBRUARY 19, 1982 UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA VOLIME 77 MMBFR 12 —2 of 40 Make Presentation Shroud Scientists Come To USF by M.M. Showalter The mysterious Shroud of Turin Dr. Kim Summerhays, Chairman pointed out tnat the question, will be the topic of a lecture given by of the USF Department of therefore, would be what could act two distinguished scientists on Chemistry, is the man primarily through space like this. "The laser February 20 in the McLaren Center behind the presentation. In an might be the closest analogy." at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored interview earlier this week, he In the second part ofthe inquiry, by the USF College of Science. discussed some of the points of the question of the identity of the Robert Bucklin and Donald Lynn interest and importance concerning figure, evidence of what is seen on will report the results of their this inquiry. the body image is examined in order research as members of the select Said Summerhays. "The history to give clues to the identity of the international team of scientists of the Shroud can be traced back to person. Some conclusions named by invited by the Archbishop of Turin the early fourteenth century. The Dr. Summerhays were that the to examine the linen cloth believed belief is that it was brought back person was of Semitic facial to be the burial shroud of Jesus from Constantinople during one of structure, that the pollen on the Christ. the Crusades. The image is that of an cloth indicated the linen to be of Bucklin is a medical examiner, apparently crucified person Middle Eastern origin and that the lawyer, and pathologist recently imprinted lightly on the cloth in the figure died of asphyxiation, as is so affiliated with the Los Angeles manner of a photographic negative." in the case of crucifixion. County Coroner's Office. Lynn is an He went on to explain the two But Summerhays added that the expert in computer-based image scientific premises of the conclusions were above all taken processing and is presently with the investigation; the first being how the from a purely scientific framework, Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Cal image got there, and the second and noted that the team of scientists Tech. being the question of whose image it were from all ranges of belief and Their studies, which were might be. unbelief conducted at round-the-clock Scientists looking at the first Said Summerhays, "This is an frequency, began in 1978 and were premise have concluded with instance where objective science completed in 1981, notably using the sophisticated equipment that the tends to complement faith. It is a most advanced scientific instru image is a photographic negative perfectly legitimate scientific mentation and experimental and that it has a three dimensional endeavor." techniques. character to it. Therefore, the Tickets for this event are $6. but Not since 1931 have scientists projection upon the cloth was made USF students with IDs may come been given the opportunity to through a space mechanism, rather for $5. examine the relic for evidence of than a contact effect, as had been previously speculated. Summerhays its authenticity or lack of it. The mystic Shroud of Turin Black History MonthCelebrated New Law Dean Professor David L. Ratner, a Portfolio Investment in the United was reappointed to that nationally recognized authority on States, and to the U.S. Department Professorship in 1981. corporation and securities law. has of Housing and Urban Develop been named Dean ofthe University ment, studying Regulation of the In a joint statement George A. of San Francisco School of Law Market for GNMA Securities. He Helmer, Chairman of the School's where he is currently serving as the has also served as planning Board of Counselors, Robert 1. Marshall P. Madison Visiting chairman for several courses Bianco, Chairman of Law Professor. The announcement was sponsored by the ALI-ABA Assembly, and David W. Rudy, made by Rev. John Lo Schiavo, Committee on Continuing President of the USF Law Society S.J., president ofthe University. His Professional Education. commended the University on the appointment will be effective July I, selection. 1982. In 1980, Professor Ratner was the "Professor Ratner is an outstanding scholar who has won Professor Ratner has been a first visiting scholar named to the continued on page 14 member of the Cornell Law School Marshall P. Madison Chair, and faculty since 1964. Prior to joining the Cornell faculty, he practiced law for eight years with the firm of Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City. Professor Ratner graduated Inside: magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1955, where he was article editor of the Harvard Law News — Post Office for USF P»t«3 Review. From 1966 to 1968, he was Features — Romance in the City Pace 6 executive assistant to Manuel F. Cohen, chairman of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Escapades — KUSF Goes Stereo Pate* From 1971 to 1973, he was Chief Counsel to the Securities • Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Opinion— USF onomics t'ijr " The Wajumbe Dance Troupe performed in the Parina Lounge Banking Committee in its Study of Securities Markets. last'Wednesday. This was one of the numerous celebrations Sports — Dons Win Two the Hard Way Pate 12 towards this month's celebration of Black History Month. He has been a consultant to the U.S. Treasury Department, Maying Legal Aspects of Foreign .p.t« 2. news •February 19, 1982 New Career Plans Name That Tune! E^gy Submetering In Dorms by Peter Gunn Another one of the functions ol "Students that come here, are aware Career Planning and Placement is of the framework in which they are Can you name the latest on- The Campus Service Representa New things are cooking over at the coordinating alumni resources with forced to reside," Mr. Garrett went campus game show in three clues? It tive Program has been given Career Planning and Placement graduate and undergraduate job on. requires a thorough knowledge of authorization for payment of 50% ol Office for this Spring. contemporary, popular music (along the cost to submeter the three main searches. Approximately 50 The students can also coordinate with a strong sense of recall for the residence halls on campus. Hayes Many are run-of-the-mill things representatives from different fields possible international interview rock'n'roll of the I950's, 60's and Healy, Gillson, and Phelan will each for some, and great new who are USF graduates come to problems through the International 70's); it provides fun and excitement be individually metered to measure opportunities for others. Over the USF at the Career Faire. There they House. The people at the I-House for both its participants and their energy consumption. But, past three or four years. Career introduce different, useful tidbits of deal specifically with visa spectators; and it rewards its winners what's so important about Planning and Placement has submetering the residence halls? information that both undergrad difficulties. with gift certificates redeemable at provided students and alumni alike uates and graduates need in the job- any Record Factory store in the city. with special job opportunities and search market. Have you guessed yet? "It" is the Not only does submetering allow better communication with 1982 edition of "Name That Tune" employers in both the public and The third function of the office Companies such as the Bank ot for monitoring of energy usage to private sectors, according to has to do with bringing together America recruit people on both the help direct conservation measures, Williard W. Fng. the director of the undergraduate and graduate job international as well as the domestic but they can be used for contests Career Planning and Placement seekers with potential employers. scale. Such companies are not only For the past few weeks, five between the residence halls. The Center. This past year approximately 200 looking for people to fill domestic Phelan RA's have been fervishly residence halls are monitored for the companies visited USF. positions, but also for people to go racking their brains for bits and first year to measure usage. Then in One of the main jobs of this office out into the international field. pieces of music and trivia, in an subsequent years competition is held between the residence halls to see deals with preparing and teaching In 1979. 48 companies visited attempt to challenge the wits of the which hall can conserve the most students and alumni of USF to be USF for job interviews. Taking a participants in next week's in-hall Mr. Eng thought that the energy from the base year. In effect, good job seekers. Becoming a good significant jump, in 1981. 121 competitions. international community at USF, the halls are competing against job seeker is part of a process which companies visited USF. involves taking certain counseling which composes 25% of the student themselves. This type of competition body, is reluctant to research job workshops. has been implemented on other During the last interviewing opportunities. He strongly On Monday, February 22 at 8:00 campuses, such as Cal Poly, The counseling workshops that period, only 11 out of I l3companies encouraged both international p.m. in McLaren 252, the seven Berkeley, and Fresno, and have the office hosts are not geared that came to USF were recruiting students and domestic students alike floors of Phelan will begin the battle resulted in a reduction of energy towards how to do well, but rather to international students. to get involved with the Career against each other.