~-~-----------~---~--~-~~~ - -- - -~- --------------------------~---- Moving companies reluctant Summer storage hits snag by Mike Shields facilities because of the awkward consisting of Schlageter, his assis­ Staff Reporter nature of the material. There were tant, and two others, would work over 450 couches stored last sum­ with the storage company to iron The collection of articles for mer, for example. out difficulties. summer storage will be held this Schlageter stressed that nego­ Schlageter would also like to see year from Wednesday, May 11 tiations with the companies are still Student Union representatives at through Saturday, May 14, and going on, and a company will be lhe loading and delivery of articles again on Monday, May 16. The found. The insurance situation will to take inventory. He hopes this only problem, according to Student depend on the company with which would end some of the confusion Union Services Commissioner Mike an agreement is reached. Students that surrounds these events. Schlageter, is finding a company may have to insure their posses­ Schlageter asks that all articles that will store Notre Dame students sions independently, he added. be brought in on time and be taken articles until classes resume in the "Last year's storage was run to the right place. If students Fall. efficiently," Schlageter said, "but comply, it will prevent "a lot of Schlageter said the moving com­ a handful of students ruined it for hassle." panies which offer storage services all." The students' complaints Times and locations for the are reluctant to take the job caused some problems, which he pick-ups will be posted on compus because of the amount of com­ saiit llre now showing their effects. by Monday at the latest. The plaints received last year and Schlageter intends to set up a Student Union feels responsible for because of a lack of warehouse complaint board this year which organizing a summer storage pro­ space. He noted that most com­ would screen complaints from stu­ gram, because "we do represent panies would have to rent storage dents. The four-member board, the students," said Schlageter. A pair of wild ducks has adopted the reflecting pool as their new temporary home-maybe a vacation, far from the madding crowd at St. joseph's Lake. Surely, at least, they enjoy the weather. [Photo by Kevin Walsh] Council rejects move an independent student newspaper serving notre dame and st. mary's for evening exams Vol. XI, No. 124 Tuesday, May 3, 1977 Council that ex-officio members by Bob V arettoni caQ be represented at meetings by Services to aged Senior Staff Reporter their deputies. The Academic Council also The Academic Council voted dropped the requirement for ''good 30-19 against a proposal that would academic standing" in the cases of Church expands ministry have restored the opportunity for inter-college transfers. Now, to evening exams. The result of this obtain an inter-college transfer, by Katie Kerwin The U.S. Catholic Bishops pro­ such people only in recreational decision, reached during a closed "approval of both deans" is News Editor claimed the right of the elderly to activities, while they ought to be meeting yesterday afternoon in the necessary. The accepting dean "new life: not just to material using them to "do the work of the C.C.E., means a continuation of maintains discretion about which Editor's note: This is the final survival, but to education, recrea­ Church." the current policy of the 8-9:30 a.m. credits are acceptable toward the article in a five-part series on the tion, companionship, honest The young elderly are prime Tuesday-Thursday exam period. degree in the new college. Church's minlstry to the elderly. human emotions, and spiritual care candidates to help the frail elderly, The Council rejected the pro­ Monetary charges for credit hour Yesterday's article explored the and comfort," in their statement a in the opinion of Fahey and others. posal though the results of a overloads were officially eliminated ministry of Harvest House in South year ago. This concept is put into practice in Student Government survey, com­ by the Council. These charges Bend, which tries to serve the Many feel that yrhile the Church St. Joseph's parish in the Minne­ pleted Sunday, show that over 53 were never imposed, but now the spiritual and psychologicid needs of has become increasingly active in apolis suburb of New Hope, where percent of on-campus Notre Dame approval of a student's dean in the elderly, which are often ignored by providing the elderly with basic older members organized, with undergraduates favor night exams. criteria for permitting overloads. the service organizations that care necessities such as food and assistance from the parish staff. This survey was submitted to the This resolution passed unani­ for their physical and material housing, it has not been as success­ Older parishoners visit nursing Council, and it included 2,137 mously. needs. Today's article will con· ful in meeting their spiritual needs. homes, deliver meals, provide participants. The present student leave of sider some other movements within The irony lies in the neglect of the transportation for less independent "Students are almost evenly absence policy, scheduled for re­ the Church for increased spiritual, Church's essential mission--to see e11erly in their locality. divided on preferences between 8 examination at yesterday's meet­ political, educational and pyscho­ to the spiritual well~being of its The Mental Health Outreach a.m. and night exams," the survey ing, was reaffirmed by the Council. logical development in ministry to members. Program (MHOP) at Notre Dame concluded. "Therefore, if one is In a letter to University Provost Fr. the elderly. Attempts at better co-ordination operates on a similar concept, made the norm, other options James Burtchaell, Richard Sulli­ of chaplaincy service have been the reaching out to elderly with psycho­ should be offered." However, the van, Notre Dame Registrar, had "It is not enough to add new response of some church groups. logical and related problems. The rejection of the proposal does not noted that "observations relative to years to life; our objective must be Priests, deacons and lay people program prepares middle-aged and allow for the option of night exams. this present policy have generally to add new life to those years," bring religious services and sacra­ older adults to work in a parapro­ The Academic Council also re­ been favorable and supportive of President John F. Kennedy once ments to those in nursing homes or fessional capacity. jected a proposed extension of the its continuation.'' said. hospitals and to shut-ins. About 30 trainees are accepted current ten class day deadline for Sensitivity to the elderly in the into the program each year for an students who wish to take a areas of counseling and liturgy approximately six-month training pass-fail option. Instead of voting planning are also important con­ period, which included coursework to extend the deadline to twenty South Quad Mass, picnic siderations in Christian ministry. and a closely supervised intern­ class days, the Council voted to cut Liturgical changes, especially since ·ship. The course program includes the deadline back to seven days. Vatican II, can easily alienate older .lectures, discussion sessions and This will make the time available to Church members accustomed to videotaped materials dealing with take a pass-fail option conform to to honor Hesburgh's 25th the traditional services. physical and psycho-social aspects the ordinary add-drop period. by Marian Ulicny According to Dave Bender, stu­ of aging, family problems, mental Elected alternates, the Council Senior Staff Reporter dent body president, the celebra­ Integral part of parish life helath problems, an introduction to recommended, should be allowed tion is planned as the students' counseling and clinical techniques, to represent student and faculty Student government will sponsor contribution to the series of events Parishes must also make an program availability and utiliza- 1 members of the Academic Council a Mass and campus barbeque on honoring Hesburgh's anniversary. effort to keep Church members 1 tion, and death and dying. at future meetings. The substi­ Thursday to celebrate the 25th ''The faculty and the alumni had active past the time when they are · MHOP is under the direction of tutes would have speaking privi­ anniversary of Fr. Theodore Res­ banquets for Fr. Hesburgh, but the students or parents of students. Dr~ John F. Santos, professor and leges, but they would not be burgh, University president. reason we chose a picnic was Education plays an important role former chairman of psychology and allowed to vote. Mass will begin at 5 p.m. in front because he really enjoys the stu­ in local Church life, but the elderly head of the Geropsychology This recommendation needs rati­ of Fr. Sorin's statue on the quad dents," Bender noted. should not be left out of parish Program. Richard W. Hubbard fication by the Board of Trustees extending in front of the Adminis­ "We think the best way to honor activities once their participation in acts as training supervisor. before becoming effective. It is tration building. Music will be him is to have him come down and the educational system is ended. Fr. Louis Putz, founder and alreaciy the policy of the Academic provided by the Notre Dame Glee enjoy the students' company," he Msgr. Charles Fahey, a member executive director of Harvest Club and a folk group comprised of added. "In this way, all the of the Federal Council on Aging, House, a movement for and by the Patty Dondanville, Ricky Flores, students can participate, and we distinguishes between what he elderly in South Bend, advocates Last call ..