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Show Thursday, January 15, Daily Utah Chronicle 2004 Committee to provide rides for drinkers Many students ignorant of MLK Week Organizers say events are successful Tyler Peterson dents about alcohol abuse through a proposed "Alcohol Awareness Week" with guest One man's quest to provide lectures and visits to various free rides for intoxicated peo- groups on campus. Second, it would attempt ple has arrived at the U's doorto set up a designated driving step. Last semester, Utah resident program available for students Ryan Nielson approached the to use. Associated Students of the Though the committee has University of Utah about start- no official members to date, ing a designated driving pro- Poelman says it is working with several organizations to gram at the U. In January 2003, Nielsen's contact students who might son hit and nearly killed stu- be interested in volunteering dent Ana Paula Bussmann their services. while driving intoxicated. Volunteer work would inOne year later, Bussmann is clude attending some meetin a wheelchair, going through ings and being "on call" some daily intensive therapy, while nights during the week in orNielson's son is serving time der to pick up people who are in jail. too drunk to drive. According to Nielson, BussSpencer Ricks, president mann will walk again and his of the Interfraternal Council son will complete his sentence at the U, says he believes the in August 2006. greeks would support such a Nielson himself now gives program. rides to drunk people every Nielson also pledges his supnight of the week, but says it's port. not enough. "I'll work with Poelman "I need drivers like crazy," in every possible way I can. I he said. would love to be a part of this," ASUU Director of Student he said. Services John Poelman says Anyone who is interested the story helped influence him in being a committee member to take some action. should contact Poelman at Poelman is forming a comto aga or send an mittee that would serve two instdrunkdrivingis'ustudents. com. primary functions. First, it would inform stu tpetersonchronicle. utah.edu Chronicle Staff Writer 581-27- Become a committee member and you might just save a life. I .... 3 Andrew Kirk Chronicle Asst. News Editor Biology major Clayton Cornell scratched his head and asked, "How does one celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?" As the U dedicates a week to honoring the Nobel Peace Prize winner's message of social equality, justice and human rights, many students take no notice. Two students interviewed in the Union were not aware it was Martin Luther King Jr. Week. One had thought it was next week, the week of the holiday. Many said it was a good idea to honor King and what he stood for. "I hope the week will raise awareness so we don't ever forget. It's nice to look back at history so history doesn't repeat itself," said nursing student Stephanie Kofford. "It'd be nice to have some speakers who could give some perspective on what the holiday is intended for," Cornell said. "It's good to have more awareness about race relations. A lot of Utahns are sheltered about race aware ness," communication major Johnson said she'd like to see America," he said. Charles Milne, interim diKristin Logan said. the entire month of January rector for the LGBT Resource Another communication dedicated to these issues. She also said she thought Center, is one of the memmajor, Cynthia Calderon, said, was a leader that "King although it was good to bers on the week's organizing great and what he did affects today, reflect on King's life, it was committee. He said that a week works with the Civil Rights Move- problematic to focus on him ment and how he improved as an individual more than well for the goals of the proeducation." the movement he worked for. gram. Leo Leckie, administrative "Now we have diversity "One of the problems of American society is that we assistant in the office for diclasses," Logan added. Yet despite their support find an individual to hold up versity, agreed, saying the for the concept, none of the as a hero...It was a movement. ideals and messages King students interviewed had at- Focusing on King separates promoted should be lived on basis. tended events during previous him from the movement of a a Martin Luther King Jr. weeks people," Johnson said. "By having one week, we and weren't planning on atKaren Kwan, Asian Student want to remind people," he tending any this year because Association adviser in the said. Center for Ethnic Student AfMilne agrees. they didn't know of any. "There are not many post- fairs, said she hopes the week "Every department needs to ers up and I don't read The will raise awareness of the look at what they can do on a value of diversity on campus. regular basis," Milne said. Chrony," Kofford said. Leckie and Milne said the Despite Cornell's support "Diversity promotes a feelfor inviting speakers to cam- ing of connection with peo- principles and issues advopus, he said he's never able to ple. So many ethnic students cated by the week need to attend any because they al- on campus feel marginalized be addressed by society on a ways conflict with his classes. and disconnected," she said. regular basis and the week is Inter-TribKaren Johnson, assistant Student Associ- intended to remind people of professor of education, cul- ation adviser Anthony Shirley that. ture and society, said she said he'd like to see the week's Regarding student apathy thinks having a week devoted activities well attended. toward the week's activities, "A lot of people tend to igto honoring King and his misLeckie said that much has sion is nowhere near enough. nore what happened before been done to get the word She said the week is nec- the Civil Rights Movement. out. He also says that activiessary because society still Films and speakers are good ties already held this week perpetuates institutionalized to point out how minorities have exceeded attendance exforms of racism, sexism, struggled for rights and con- pectations. and classism. tinue to struggle for rights in akirkchronicle.utah.edu day-to-d- al Chicano scholarship applications due Adam Benson P3iiH Chronicle Asst. News Editor Today marks the deadline for students interested in applying for the Chicano Scholarship Awards. The Chicano Scholarship Fund, now in its 29th year, offers at least 10 scholarships every year to new freshmen, transfer and current U undergraduate and graduate stu- from across the state at every level of education have benefitted both academically and socially, according to U Chicano Scholarship Fund coordinator Margie Victoria rolled at the U, community service involvement, overcoming life challenges and financial need for all students taken into consideration for the scholarships. "Generally, we get more high school students than anyone else who applies, but we always have really good applicants that we have to turn down," Delgado said. This year, Delgado and her staff are looking to give four of the scholarships to high school seniors entering the U, Delgado. "For some students, it's more the recognition of what they've given back to the community that matters most, but we look at several aspects before awarding the scholardents. ships," she said. In the nearly 30 years of Those areas include GPA the fund's existence, students for students currently en C RN'f, LPN's, and CNA'i j visit us at: Full aiJ Wb ttaft over 40 ftK i!if:ft tor Hie hflsl nuiMn to fj'l or I cue ioniung ffvn? 1 yar expensive Come work for tfie incrammtj Room 80. abensonchronicle. Woi when bed including mitdictil, denial you wani, A eatn whot you're worth' 1. S0r.6S5.69S9 V Utah, edu and e.iir:t dt?(;nd Competitive, wkly pay t Set youf own schedule !tKjwrW live otveaff HEALTHCARE i:. HAVE AN upas. AGEHT-rH- TAKES CARE OF THEM? I 23 SOUTH 300 EAST (12 block in a clinical study for an drug. If you qualify, you 0 will receive: medical care drug and relief albuterol Comprehensive blood work ECG and Lung tests Compensation for your time and travel off campus) larger number than organizers expected. "I had strep throat and the flu. Now that I don't have the flu anymore, I decided to donate blood. It's my good deed for the day," said sophomore Chip Morland. ARUP supplies blood to University Hospitals and Clinics, Primary Children's Medical Center, Shriners Hospital for Children and the Huntsman Then you may qualify to participate JOHN THOMAS 582-660- OUT' Over 1 8 years old Hav e weekly symptoms; wheezing, shortness of breath or cough or ex smoker (at least 1 year) investigational days," said Kalantzes. The ARUP blood drive, held Wednesday at the Union, brought in about 40 U students and staff, which was a JtJi1tjjU If you are: CALL LIE FOR A FREE PROTECTION REVIEW. After taking a hit in blood enough. Incredible donors donations due to an early flu came in and donated on snowy iffi ( i - O "Part-tim- e vampire" Tiffany Austin removes the needle from the arm of Michael Legg after his second ARUP blood-driv- e donation. Blood donations slowly rising 'nii- JJU10. Study-relate- d Study-relate- d Call for more information, Monday - Friday: instate. 363-735- You're in good hands. Allstate Property and Casualty Company, Northbrook, Illinois. 2000 Allstate Insurance Company or 209-- 1 642 3 Optimum Clinical Research, Inc. Jackson Rhudy, MI) Cancer Institute. Ashley Enqar ARUP awarded for great work and Chief Operating Officer This J J Ronald Weiss. J j X J corporation also received the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award: Best Practices Honors from the American Psychological Association. "We are pleased that our efforts have been recognized and feel these honors will fur- ther inspire our commitment to promote a workplace that supports family, health and education," said ARUP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carl Kjeldsberg. Ashley Enqar Exhibition January 17 - April Lecture 25 January Utah Museum of Natural History The Pitfalls of Memory: Memory Errors We Dr. Memory highly engaging, interactive exhibit that Utl'es us on a journey through trie mind and brain, exploring the a'.perts of memory including how, why arid what we remember and fo'gi'1-Thnational tour of Mrmuty is made pry.vbie by generous giants from is a the National foundation, cuerKe Foundation, arid the fxplnuto'ium Metropolitan life Upcoming Lectures 6 January 23 All Make Flaymond Kesner, U of U Professor of Psyrhology All Lertures aie TRIE Fridays at Noon Gould Auditorium Marriott Ubraiy FRff. refreshments are provided by Oistem Bros. Bapels. Liberty I (eights fresh, and We Cou Cola The Elaborate Art of the Oral Hutory Interview fileen Mallet Stone. Wirier. Media Producer January 30 Memonej of the Rivalry Between U of U 4 BYU Bill MarcrrA U of U Kadio Sports Announrer V- - tUmU NlltMf ' r SERVICES. 4 "PEOPLE WHO DON'T In addition to ARUP's blood drive held yesterday, the organization recently was presented with prestigious awards. ARUP Laboratories made Fortune magazine's list ranking the top 100 companies to work for in 2003. Ranked 65th, ARUP was the only Utah company to make the list. "We are honored by this award. ARUP continues to foster a culture which promotes integrity, open communication, mutual respect, compassion, creativity and innovation," said ARUP President benefits vtKin numlwtr of needs. Minimum season, ARUP Blood Services is now starting to see an upswing in those able to give. People who have the flu can't give blood until they are symptom free. Anyone who has had a fever must wait three days after it subsides to donate, said Lisa Kalantzes, ARUP's director of community relations. Kalantzes said donations to ARUP are noticeably down from last year. The main reason is due to the latest flu epidemic. Poor weather also caused a decrease in donors because people felt unsafe to drive. "We can't thank the donors students. If those numbers aren't met, the scholarships however, could be meted out among the other categories. Scholarship applications are available through the Center for Ethnic Student Affairs, located in Union Room 318, or through the Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services, located in Union t 1 w four to current undergraduate students and two for graduate gee m |