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Show 4 THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 17. 2001 New Society Formed on Campus Pre-Me- d ALEX LEE Chronicle News Writer Hoffman feels that AED's 3.0 GPA requirement is "fairly liberal," and added that AED also has a physician-shadoprogram and collects information about research opportuni- d The 622 students at the University of Utah now have another resource to help them enter medical school. The American Medical Student Association will grant the d Ua chapter "any day now," according to student Chris Dodgion, who has been driving the application process on campus. Dodgion said the chapter will help members find research opportunities, mentorship with medical students and physician-shadoprograms. "Those are the things you need to get into mcd school," d said student Jared Fairbanks, who has been overfor the new chapter. "But not everyrelations seeing public one has good contacts." d An existing student group, the Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society, already serves the campus, but members need to be at least a sophomore and have a minimal d AMSA will be open to anyone GPA of 3.0. The field. interested in the health-car- e d students who are not in the "We know a lot of honor society because of GPA and class standing," Fairbanks said. "Or they just don't know about it." "It's always a good idea to have options," said Marilyn Hoffman, coordinator for Prcprofessional Advising, who d students on campus. "We can always use counsels additional opportunities for students." ties. w prc-mc- pre-me- d pre-mc- w pre-me- pre-me- pre-me- prc-mc- pre-mc- items containing powder suspected to be an anthrax-infectin- g agent, they call the Salt Lake City Fire Department Hazmat Unit, the same unit which responded to the accidental chemical spill in a cam ANTHRAX continued from page d AMSA is not Fairbanks emphasized that the competing with AED, which has about 150 members, and that the two organizations will "work together and cooperate" to help their constituents. "There are so many things that can be done and need to be done," said Dodgion. "Students can be members of both groups." Dodgion, who graduated last year and is now applying to d AMSA through medical school, first heard about friends at the Schix)l of Medicine, which is already a chartered member of AMSA. He recruited Fairbanks and Jairo d students, to help start a Vaneg3s, both fellow offered them and on leadership expericampus chapter ence, which is valuable for medical school application. The three began recruiting during Rcdfcst when the semester began, and about 45 students have signed up so far. The chapter members had their first meeting early this month where their adviser, Dr. Marc Babitz, a faculty member at the medical school, spoke about current health-car- e issues. d AMSA is $30 annually, The membership due for AED charges the national association. which $20 of goes to $55 for a lifetime membership. I " cious Martinez said. If the UUPD officers find mail pre-me- , : .'... i .;.V'''.1, . v. pre-me- pre-me- d pre-me- pre-mc- aleechronicle.utah.edu pus biology lab last week. For further information, call the Office of Epidemiology at the Utah Department of Health at 538-619- 1. Jwhitleychrortlcle.utah.edu A grounds-keepin- g U's efforts to keep crew cleans the area around the Block U. Despite the the area neat, neighbors complain about its appearance. BLOCK U continued from page 1 the Block U's presence, Stringham said. But in its current state, not only is the Block U unsightly, it may be a safety hazard. An engineering assessment con- ducted in 1997 cautioned that the concrete slabs might not remain stuck to the side of the hill during an earthquake. It recommended adding anchors to stabilize it and a drainage system to reduce erosion of rocks and debris that neighbors complain clutters the walkway to the south. After the assessment, the university began a fundraising campaign to refurbish the Block U and replace its lighting system an undertaking which would cost $300,000. never donations However, matched the price tag. The neighbors have a legitimate interest in making sure it's maintained and not an eyesore, Ashton said. The Federal Pointe neighborhood built up during the last decade, according to Stringham. Before the neighbors moved in, vandalism and other mischief around the Block U did not generate as much attention. wparrychronicle.utah.edu Texas LSJ LLUUb A&M Lets Students Hang Flags in Dorms ROLANDO GARCIA The Battalion mi iWciivibTfp, ifidlpiillf pill " fJ 11 s I . vl nIH nitmtk i K 1 1 it I t rs 1 i I ill ilaiiriv 1 1 w kIc it COLLEGE STATION, fPlV I. I V ' I IHi inn ip. 0M IIMIIB UD Texas-- In the wake of a public fervor, Texas A&M University officials reversed course Monday and announced that students living on campus will be allowed to hang American flags outside residence halls. "There was a misinterpretation about the Department of Residence Life policy addressing safety," said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. J. Malon Southerland. "I want to make it clear that there is no prohibition against flying the American flag." 'it dlliW !T01u:. Residence Life rules prohibit students from hanging any objects from their windows because of concerns that students may injure themselves windows, leaning out of upper-levbut Southerland said he .felt compelled to issue a "clarification" because of the widespread misunderstanding that the rule applies to the American flag. "The American flag was the only object at issue, and I'm saying the American flag can be flown, but the policy still applies to all other objects," Southerland said. Students hanging American flags from their windows must do so in a safe manner, Southerland said, and University personnel are available to assist them. Southerland declined to comment further on his decision or how safety would be ensured. "That's safety between Residence Life staff and students," Southerland said. The flag controversy erupted after the Residence Hall Association (RHA), which represents residents, voted against a resolution at its Oct. 10 meeting requesting Residence Life make an exception and allow students to hang American flags from their windows. The resolution was derailed after opponents said it would be discriminatory to make an exception for the U.S. flag. el OlTfiT sHinars i?iiiiiJ (Bmi - ii!!iiiiiai!Ulii;iW!uf ffliiira 'Ml ililil Ihi'iHiiHli'i'teV "iliniilylKwnit.jhjii; iHla,-!MMi us lWiilii?ill..i!i!hiit!jt.iiitJi VviniHUjii!ivJiiiv"TitiiiiHwiHi-- . U WIRE |