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Thursday, April 22
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Thursday, April 22
On Thursday, David Kay, former United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq, gave advice to AU students about what he called "a remarkable period of time we're entering." Kay, who began his government career as a special assistant to the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., told students that the United States is about to go through what is only the second fundamental transformation in the paradigm of looking at national security and terrorism.
Students lined up last Thursday at the campus bookstore for Madeline Albright, former secretary of state, who was signing her latest book, "Madam Secretary: A Memoir." Her book chronicles her experiences in the White House during the Clinton years and diplomacy in world affairs. It also describes her life growing up as a refugee from the Czech Republic to becoming a champion of civil and women's rights.
It all began with the Opening to a Really Great Year, or O.R.G.Y. week, last semester. Now, the Class of 2004 will spend its final week together celebrating its graduation from AU.
To beat the heat of the residence halls, students flocked outdoors to the Quad to enjoy the sunshine. When the temperature rose into the 80s this past week, students were found playing catch, studying and catching up on sleep. With less than a week left of classes and finals just around the corner, the Quad should continue to remain crowded well into May.
After thanking his new staff, consisting of Vice President Jason Trombley, Comptroller Moamar Tidjani-Dourodjaye and Secretary Jamie Rea, newly inaugurated Student Confederation President Polson Kanneth claimed that this year was good but next year should be even better.
Stephanie Gray, a member of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (an anti-abortion group), defended her group's side of the abortion debate to members of the campus community last Thursday.
AU Students for Life, the anti-abortion student organization on campus, placed 4,000 pink and blue flags on the Quad to symbolize the number of babies aborted each day in the United States. Members of AU Students for Life worked overnight Wednesday so students could see the "cemetery of the innocents" on Thursday morning.
AU Students for Choice members (left to right) Allison Kessler, junior in the College of Arts and Sciences; Emily Wolkowicz, freshman in the School of Public Affairs; and Kayley Harrington, senior in CAS, handed out materials near the flag display by the AU Students for Life.
AU held its first "Take Back the Night" event, a campus-wide walk for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, last Wednesday night. Take Back the Night first began in 1978 in California and New York. "As a new staff member here at AU, I asked if 'Take Back the Night' was held here," said Melva Jones, program coordinator, who also works in the office of Multicultural Affairs. "As a student at Columbia University, Take Back the Night was a yearly event ... I thought AU would benefit from having its own event." The event consisted of a walk around campus beginning at Glover Gate and ending at the entrance to the Kay Spiritual Life Center. As participants walked around campus, they chanted phrases against rape and violence. Leonard Jukkala, coordinator for Public Safety, said Public Safety helped with the walk to make sure participants weren't in danger with campus traffic. Once all participants finished the walk, testimonials were given inside Kay. They were closed to the press to protect the identities of testimonial participants. Four women and two men had signed up to give testimonials, Jones said. The six individuals had the option of either giving their testimonials in the main chapel of Kay, or if they wished to remain anonymous, they met Jones downstairs and talked into a microphone that was broadcast to participants sitting in the upper level of Kay, said Jones. "Melva has really taken a lead as coordinator of the event," said Sarah Waldrin of the office of the dean of students, which co-sponsored the event. "She has done an outstanding job organizing a committee to work on this while handling a number of different jobs." According to Waldrin, over 166 people registered for the walk. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally (GLBTA) Resource Center also co-sponsored the event. "I feel the event will be a huge success," said Mindy Michels, director of the GLBTA. "Of course the rain isn't our friend, but I feel it should be a great event." Other co-sponsors of "Take Back the Night" included the Counseling Center, The Wellness Center and The Naked Truth. Jessica Hollander, a freshman on the organizing committee for Take Back the Night, held programs to advertise for the event during last month's "Greek Week." During her seminars for her independent study, she always mentioned Take Back the Night. "I am doing independent study in women's and gender studies," Hollander said. "I am working to break the silence and educate people about sexual assault and domestic violence." Hollander became involved with Take Back the Night when Waldrin and Gay Young, head of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at AU, recommended her to Jones as a student to help with the event. Hollander said the event was a huge success. To continue having "Take Back the Night" every year, Hollander hopes to apply for grants to aid in the cost of holding the event. "We have a plan and now we know what to do," Hollander said. "I don't think anyone involved will let this event not happen again each year." "You can't sit back and let things like sexual assault and domestic violence happen ... you have to do something," Hollander said. As to whether the event was successful, Jones said it depends on how you define success. According to Jones, if you define success as numbers, many people signed up to walk, including a sorority with 28 members. "If you define success as having your voice heard, the testimonials brought success to the six individuals giving them," Jones said. Students and faculty that participated in the event were eager to share their thoughts. "I had a friend who was sexually assaulted, so I am doing my part for a good cause," said Samii Khalid, freshman. Other students felt that the event was a way for women's issues to be discussed. "It is very important to support women's issues, which are often overlooked," said Alison Miller, senior. Others such as Andrea Miller, a Ph.D student, felt that it is important for AU to publicize women's issues. "It is important to remember that this is 2004 and it's important for AU recognize violence against men and women in society," said Miller, who is also a faculty member in the Women's and Gender Studies Program. "Although it's disappointing that it has taken this long for AU to start Take Back the Night I am happy that it has begun." Students also brought up the fact that issues such as sexual abuse aren't just female issues. "I'm here because it's important to recognize the extent of sexual abuse today," said Aleda Plett, senior. "It's also important to recognize that this is not just a feminine thing...over 90,000 men are raped each year and people who have gone through sexual abuse deserve the respect they need." For a male perspective, Matt Vincent, said, "I am taking a class on responses to violence, so I am here on assignment, but I would've come anyway to offer my support"
Newly inaugurated President Polson Kanneth and Vice President Jason Trombley have appointed their new cabinet members for the upcoming 2004-2005 school year of the Student Confederation, AU's student government.
David Kay, former U.N. chief weapons inspector in Iraq and special adviser to the director of the CIA, will speak at AU on April 22 at 8:15 p.m. in the amphitheater. The rain location will be at the same time in Ward 1.
Students for Justice in Palestine held its second annual Palestine Awareness Week April 5 through 8 by featuring various events around campus. Today's events include a forum entitled "Prospects for Activism Against Apartheid Wall" and a documentary in the School of International Service lounge.
The shuttle service to the Glover-Tunlaw apartment building has been discontinued because the building no longer houses members of the AU community, according to Tom Leathers, manager of Transportation Services for Public Safety.
Wednesday, March 31 Theft from Hurst Hall was reported. A female student left her purse unattended while working on a project.
At first it was hard for Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli to get over the fact that he was the second most popular candidate. He came in second place behind Haley Stevens, who left to study at Oxford University after one week in office.
Construction on AU campus buildings is progressing well, according to Jerry Gager, director of the Office of Facilities, Planning and Development.
Wednesday, March 24
Christina Hoff Sommers, author of "Who Stole Feminism?" and member of the Independent Women's Forum (IWF), spoke Wednesday evening in the Centennial Formal Lounge. Sommers, a professor of philosophy at Clark University since 1980, also wrote the book "The War Against Boys."
Christina Hoff Sommers, author of "Who Stole Feminism?" and member of the Independent Women's Forum (IWF), spoke Wednesday evening in the Centennial Formal Lounge. Sommers, a professor of philosophy at Clark University since 1980, also wrote the book "The War Against Boys."