VOLUME79, ISSUE11 “EDUCATIONFOR SERVICE” APRIL14,1999 THE Check out Read the some Q and A double from the whammey University’s REFLECTOR restaurant 7th president review finale UNIVERSITYOF INDIANAPOLIS See Page 8. 1400 EASTHANNA AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 See Page. INAUGURAL EVENTS Israel looks toward future while celebrating past 7thpresident highlights or should be going in the next few years,” said Israel. phases leading to diverse One of the main points that Presi- curriculum, programs, dent Israel talked about was the progress that the Trustee Advisory technology Committee and the campus-based Strategic Planning Committee have Matt Holmes come up with. Staff Writer He went on to elaborate on the phases the university Is going to go through in regarding the strategic In front of hundreds of dignitar- plan. ies. faculty. staff and students, Presi- “The first phase will begin this dent Jerry lsrael made a 27-minute spring when the Board (of Trustees) speech focusing on the future of the Photo by Eve Murray University of Indianapolis. “My remarks this morning are ITRAELc~~~, 0- Dr. Jerry Israel presents a plaque to Dr. Gene Sease, commemo- primarily about where we might be rating the Sease Wing of Krannert Memorial Library. H COMMENCEMENT EVENTS 94th annual commencement highlights speaker, honors recipients Chief judge of US.District Court of Southern District of Indiana, Sarah E. Barker will address more than 800 graduating students Indiana. Already a 1984 recipient of and judge throughout Indiana since world,” said Israel. Melissa Bigham U of 1’s Honorary Degree, Barker the early 70s, and she has received The Honorary Degree is an honor Managing Editor was invited back to the south side by countless honors and awards, includ- awarded by the faculty and approved President Jerry Israel. Dr. Lynn ing honorary degrees from Univer- by the Board of Trustees. According The 94‘” Annual Commencement Youngblood, provost for the univer- sity of to Israel, Ceremony on Saturday, May 1, will sity, is a close friend of Barker’s, and Evansville the award not only honor close to 800 gradu- Israel asked Youngblood to approach (Doctor of You know, commencement is a notes per- ates, it will also distinguish the two her about coming to speak for com- H u m a n e beautiful word. It essentially sonal val- new recipients of the University of mencement. “She’s a role model.” Letters) ; means the beginning of things. ues com- Indianapolis’ Honorary Degree said Israel. “She’s a lively, dynamic, Marian Col- -Dr. Jerry Israel bined with Award, the highest honor a univer- engaging, charming, respected, cre- lege (Doctor a profes- sity can bestow, and highlight the ative, talented, worldly woman.” of Laws); sional ca- thoughts of Barker is Butler University (Doctor of Public reer that are of the highest quality an Sarah Evans a graduate of Services); and University of India- individual could hope for. Barker, this The DurDose of a weaker is to Indiana Uni- napolis (Doctor of Laws). Marikay Duffy, an Indianapolis I, year’s com- bring a message to the gradu- versity in Barker was also named Indiana native, will be one Honorary Degree . mencement Blmmington, Woman of theyear (Women incorn- recipient. Dr. Briere nominated speaker. ates. -Dr. Jerry Israel as well as the munications) in 1984. Barker is American “The purpose of a speaker is to the Chief University bring a message to the graduates-a SENIORS cont. on p. 5 Justice for the United States District Law School in Washington, D.C. disposition or an attitude that they Court for the Southern District of Barker has practiced as a lawyer can take away with them into the 4 COMMENTARY Senior ends year in “Top 10” style Bill Yanney the last four years .., about all the people that Sta8 Writer were there my freshman year who transferred or just quit school, and the ones who stuck it out for the whole four years. Well, the time has finally come-the final I think of all the changes this campus has gone column. through. A parking lot became Smith Mall. Our Due to space constraints and the lack of football field became Martin Hall. We can play issues, some topics just didn’t get covered. If basketball outside now. you’d like any elaboration on any of these topics, I’ve learned quite a bit over the last four years. just let me know. Keeping with my Top 10 theme, here are the Top Here is my Top 10 list of topics that never got 10 things I’ve learned since coming to college. covered. It’s a list I started in my New Student Experi- 10. Why golf and hockey aren’t sports, but ence class and, amazingly, several of them sur- miniature golf is. vived io this day. 9. Why Kakfast shouldn’t be eaten with a 10. If it’s wrapped in foil, don’t eat it. large group of people. 9. Always go to class; it makes studying much 8. The pathetic things people will do for a easier. Lectures aren’t in the book. dollar. 8. I saw more movies in one month of college 7. The meaning of the word mandatory and/or than I did in four years of high school. responsibility. 7. Always listen to your head. 6. How to publicize campus events (for 6. Never put any remote controls in the example, instead of Smith Mall Campout, call it washer. “Freshman Registra- 5. Always speak your tion Tomorrow” and mind; the important people watch the people will listen. flock). ... I hope I have sparked conversa- 4. It always rains on 5. The role of tion-something we need a lot more Tuesdays and Fridays. media in society. of in American society. 3. You start to live for the 4. Changes that little things in the cafeteria, should be made in the like french toast, chicken cafeteria. patties and shrimp. 3. Why procrastination is a good thing. 2. Always be polite; it goes a long way. 2. Telling the Campus Life Advocacy Com- And at No. 1: If you don’t do anything, don’t mittee that there is more to school than the first complain that there is nothing to do. month and the last month, and that activity No, there will not be any lengthy thank-you planning should proceed accordingly. messages in this column. I’d forget too many And at No. 1: Helping Carmen Electra find people. the perfect man. I’d just like to say thank you to all my readers Yes, the time has come to leave this univer- this year. I holje that I have entertained, as well sity. I still remember my first campus visit. It as informed, with my opinion articles this year. was on School of Business Day. The thing that More important, I hope I have sparked conversa- will always stand out in my mind, is my mom tion, something we need a lot more of in Ameri- making my tour guide cry at lunch. Luckily, at can society. that point Z was already admitted. For the final time as a student of this univer- As I prepare for the “real world,” I think about sity, that’s the way I see it. THE Letters to the editor, suggestions, corrections, story ideas, and other correspondence should be addressed to .................................... The Reflector, Buxton Hall, Room 209, or also may be sent ........................... 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Interested advertisers should Brianne Mulfally Sherif Hamdy news to the university community in a fair and accurate Chuck Gilbert manner. call (phone) 317-788-3269 or (fax) 317-788-3490. APRIL14,1999 OPINION THE REFLECTOR PAGE3 LElTER TO THE EDITOR Student objects to Oscars, building access policies Today, I write about two issues, rolling, broadcasting across the totally into it, who think that the the fault of the people who I di- one which is general, and the other world the images of all the stars Oscars are actually about the art of rectly talked to. Whoever is behind which is a subject that is related to coming in. movies and the best movies and so the actual decision has a problem. our college-or any college for That’s fine. But, what is the deal on, or Since when that matter. with the commentators? They are the was an educa- The first subject is the Oscars talking and talking about how people The faculty who are pretending to tional institu- ceremony. For people who might beautiful everyone is dressed. who “get closer” to their students by their tion a place have views similar to mine, you “Oh yeah, this guy is wearing a watch it little programs are certainly failing, were an probably don’t need to read on. $1000 dollar blah blah suit, and oh in and thev wonder whv there is not activity such The Oscar ceremony is a self- she, she’s so marvelous, she’s sus- as music not pense much student participation.