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February 10, 2005
Happening Today: Interim Chancellor Olswang is holding a legislative update from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in BHS
104 to apprise the student body on how the Four-Year plan is progressing in Olympia.
Four guest limit fails graduates
Black Heritage Honored
By Mark T White
Staff Writer
Black History Month events promote diversity
this month
The University of Washington,
Tacoma administration has
imposed a preliminary limit
of four guests per graduate for
conmiencement. This revelation
is being met by imrest. Graduates
appear to be out of luck and some
of them are fuming.
A smaller venue than usual will
host this year's commencement
and, as a result, graduates must
choose the four members of
their families or friends that they
would most like to witness their
graduation walk.
"It's unfair and not easy on
families and we realize that, but
the decision has been made,"
said Steve Smith, director of
community relations for UWT.
That doesn't sit well with
students who want their families
to attend, whether local or fi-om
elsewhere.
"I'm fi-om out of state, I've
got family coming fi-om Hawaii,
Boston, and Idaho," said Seth
Amba, a graduating senior in
the IAS program. "Travel has
been arranged, tickets have been
bought, and my family expects to
By Mark T. White
Staff Writer
Kyle Drosdicl</ Ttie Ledger
Tacoma Dome managment said no to a UWT graduation
ceremony this year in favor of a sporting event which
will bring more people to the Dome.
see me walk."
The convention center was
decided on in the fall, yet the
limitations to be imposed were
withheld fi-om the student body
jiotil mid-January.
Smith explains this away as
avoiding problems caused by
releasing incomplete information,
without seating charts the extent
of the limitation was Unknown.
Now that students know, they are
told that it's too late to make a
change. But some students aren't
taking Smith's word as the last.
Steven Carroll, ASUWT
director of Public Relations is not
backing down from the idea that
graduation is for the students,
and if they want to move the
ceremony outdoors it should be
moved outdoors.
Carroll has posted a survey
on the front page of the ASUWT
website to which students can
link and voice their opinion and
feelings on the matter.
"I think this may be one
point the student body can come
together on as a whole, tackle the
See GRADUATION, page 11
"University and Community'' conference held
in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Cubans warmly welcome and treat visiting professors like family at
Joint university conference. Professors develop appreciation and
form friendships with Cubans, returning with many ideas
By Brooke Berard
Staff Writer
A group of UWT professors,
administrators, and a graduate
student recently traveled to
Cienfuegos, Cuba to take part in a
cultural and intellectual exchange
with the people there.
The exchange took place
Dr. William Kunz / UWT Professor
Gathering on the campus of University of Cienfuegos,
eighteen UWT representatives participated in the
"University and Community** conference in Cuba.
during a conference, "University
and Community," which took
place January 16-23, and was
intended to allow professors
time to discuss the relationship
between
scholarship
and
community, compare current
curriculum,
and
discuss
possibilities of fiiture projects
and student exchange. Fourteen
professors, three administrators,
and one graduate student from
the University of Washington,
Tacoma and two fi'om the UW
Seattle campus took part in the
exchange.
Tacoma and
Cienfuegos
became sister cities in March
of 2001 after Marisela Fleites, a
Spanish teacher at Green River
Community College, proposed
Cienfuegos to the Tacoma City
Council as a possible sister
city. Because Fleites realized
the importance of connecting
See CONFERENCE, page 11
February is Black History
Month and the University of
Washington, Tacoma's Black
Student Union is hosting a series
of events in a celebration of Black
history and diversity.
Alexa Stephens, President of
the BSU, is looking forward to a
month of events highlighting the
importance of bringing diversity
and inclusiveness to the forefront
of education.
Dr. Johnella E. Butler,
professor of American Ethnic
Studies at the University of
Washington, Seattle, gave a talk
with Dr. Nancy "Rusty" Barcelo,
Vice President, UW Office of
Minority Affairs, on Feb. 2.
Stephens said that the
interactivediscussionhighlighting
collaboration and diversity was a
great opening for the month long
celebration.
"Collaboration among student
groups has been key in planning a
successful Black History Month,"
Stephens said.
The BSU and the Latin Shident
Organization collaborated on an
exhibition of authentic Brazilian
music and dance on Feb. 7.
"People
from
Latin
American and African American
backgrounds have a shared
ancestry," said Welma Jackson,
See HERITAGE, page 11
Dr. Cynthia Duncan
adopted as daughter of
Cienfuegos
By Kevin Green
Staff Writer
"It was the probably the
greatest honor of my life," said
Duncan. "I have never received
anything like this before."
"You could tell it was a big
deal to the Cubans," said Dr.
Bill Kunz, one of the Tacoma
professors who attended the
conference as well as the award
ceremony. "Given the relationship
Spanish
language
and
Hispanic culture professor Dr.
Cynthia Duncan was honored
as "Distinguished Daughter of
Cienfuegos" during January's
conference in Cuba. The title
was bestowed upon her after a
city council vote in the
small Cuban city for
recognition of the hard
work and dedication
she has put forth to
develop and strengthen
the relationship between
the two sister cities,
Cienfuegos and Tacoma.
"I was really moved
by the award because
they recognized me
for my work and also
because of my sincere
friendships and regard
for the people of Cuba,"
said Ehmcan.
Dr Jotin Banks / UWT Professor
Over 200 Cienfuegos The mayor of Cienfuegos presents
council members voted Dr. Cynthia Duncan with the
on and approved the title, "Distingushed Daughter of
formal
resolution, Cienfuegos.'* Duncan is the only
making Duncan the person to ever receive the honor.
only person to ever
receive such an honor.
In a ceremony attended by city
officials. University of Cienfuegos
representatives and a barrage of
reporters and cameramen, the
mayor of Cienfuegos presented
Duncan with a certificate
proclaiming her as "Distinguished
Daughter of Cienfuegos."
between our two governments, it
shows what she's done to build
the relationship between the two
universities."
"It's not just a title, they
have literally adopted her," said
graduate student Maria Trujillo.
See DUNCAN, page 11
Campus
N e w s
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February 10, 2005
NEWS BRIEFS
Vehicle prowler suspect
apprehended, danger remains
One of three suspected perpetrators of numerous break-ins and
vandalisms involving student and faculty cars parked off-campus
was apprehended over the last weekend of January. The suspect
has been apprehended for similar charges in the past. Two suspects
remain at large.
The removal of temptation is essential in the prevention of incedents, according to campus safety officer, Kevin Green. "There has
usually been clutter and visible items of interest in the cases that I've
been involved with," Green said.
Those who park in the areas adjacent to campus should keep their
doors locked and put all tempting items such as purses, CDs, and
laptop bags out of sight; preferably in locked trunks or glove boxes.
Hot hours for car prowls, according to Green, seem to be between
1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Husky Voices
How do you feel about the four
ticket limit for graduation?
Compiled by Mark White and Kyle Drosdick
Stacy Hubbell
Business
APISU head steps down
President and founder of the Asian Pacific Islanders Sudent
Union, Seth Amba, has resigned his post over what he terms insurmountable problems with some members of both the organization
and the ASUWT student govemment. Amba made the decision after
realizing that APISU's Valentine's Day candy lei event was not on
the calendar.
"Our event was off the calendar and in its place was the ASUWT
rose drive," Amba said. APISU had gotten all of the necessary
approval to hold their event on that day and Amba was up in arms
when it was not on the calendar.
According to the Office of Student Life, the reason for the event's
omission from the calendar was that the finalized time and place had
not been submitted.
Another senator resigns, two more
approved
Impeachment proceedings against Senator Candelaria Jackson
were withdrawn at the Jan. 28 ASUWT senate meeting following
her submission of a letter of resignation. Two student senatorial
applicants, Kathleen Altares and Anthony Strickland, were approved
by the group, leaving the senate short two senators and the student
govemment short a director of legislative affairs.
The ASUWT staff meeting on the following Friday, June 4, was
the arena for a discussion of goals the govemment hopes to acheive
by the school year's end. Among them are the revision of the bylaws, the conducting of a campus climate survey, and a legacy of
organization and mentorship to benefit future members of the student govemment.
Blood drive, moderate turnout leaves
room for future increase
While a success in the participation ofthe 33 students that participated, Karen Steiner, ASUWT Manager and organizer of the drive
had hoped for ten percent student tumout. Lower tumout than last
quarter's total of 39 does not discourage Steiner. The achievement
her ten percent participation goal would mean the involvement of
around 200 students. Steiner sees this form of giving back to the
community at no cost as an easy sell as one person's donation can
save up to three lives. The next drive will be on April 13th and
14th.
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"It Sucks!
We should
hold it in an
alternate
venue."
Seth Amba
IAS
"That's bullshit,
I'm from out of
state and only
the second of
nine to graduate and you
expect me to
limit it to four?"
Karen Steiner
Business
Susan Hansen
IAS
"I've waited 35
years for this.
I'm the first
from my family to graduate
and my family wants to be
there."
"/ don't have a
big family so
it doesn't matter to me. I'm
actually giving
two of my
tickets to a
friend."
Japonica Johnson
Urban Studies
Molly Danielson
TCP
7 think four's
enough. The
biggest thing
for me is the
party afterwards, not the
ceremony"
"That would
be a problem
for me, I've got
a lot of family
and friends in
the area who
would want to
be there."
i k\i
Andrea Mikita
TCP
7 would feel
very limited
because I would
want my family
to see me graduate and a limit
of four guests
excludes a lot
of important
people."
I
Chris Goodsel
Business
"What's the
point in walking
if your friends
and family can't
share it?"
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web with added online features including weather,
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Roses hoped to up senior donation
Student govemment will be handing out free roses on Valentine's
Day but Team ASUWT is hoping that seniors will dig deep and
donate. Funds will go toward the purchase of this year's student
gift.
Corrections from Issue #7, Thurs. Jan. 27
Gonzales protest sparks student interest
The final paragraph should have read:
"To be honest, I could have cared less about politics or whatever is
going on in the White House, but after talking to some people about
tfiis and reading up on the whole situation, I'm just shocked that
there aren't others that want to take action," said UW student Raquel
Orellana.
Social Security In the spotliglit
Dr. Katie Baird's name was incorrectly spelled.
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February 10, 2005
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
QUOTE OF THE DAY
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream;
not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
Response to "Clear Choice Was Interim Chancellor Olswang"
Dear Editor,
In the last issue of
The Ledger, ASUWT PR
Director Steve Carroll composed a letter expressing
his feeling that the voice
of the students had been
ignored in the selection
of Dr. Patricia Spakes as
our incoming Chancellor. I
know Steve well and value
his opinions, ^jjt Oi^this
issue, we will hai>>y fe^Sree
to disagree.^ rhilfil1li#lliiior
of serving as the student
representative on the committee and I can assure you
that nothing could be fiirther fi'om the tmth.
As many of you know,
there were 90 candidates
who applied for the position, of whom 5 were ultimately chosen for final
review by a number of
stakeholders, or constituency groups, one of which
was the student body at
large. It should be noted
that the committee did not
specifically choose the
Chancellor Designate, as
was implied by Director
Carroll's letter. Our goal,
as outlinedtby former UW
President Lee Huntsman
andfurrenl^ President Mark
a diii^Edltor w ^ S l M M B a t e s
firom which to choose from. his first few months on this
I feel, under the leadership campus in my capacity as
of Drs. Ginger MacDonald ASUWT President this last
and Bmce Bare, that we academic year. I feel I can
did just that. All ofthe can- speak with a certain level
didates that were forwarded of authority that his work
to President Emmert had in empowering the stuthe capacity to lead this dent voice here cannot be
University through its next understated. His desire to
evolution.
get involved in matters that
I can assure the student CQncem the student body
body that our voice was not # all l e v e l s , / ^ drive to
ignored, or slighted in anw* "* to kno\^«^^jeadersfiq>
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fflitid^ held eqmV' stand'^ ^^§^ the studeik" organizaing from the stakeholder tions has been both exemgroups that included repre- plary and commendable.
sentatives from the faculty,
However,
Patricia
staff, community leaders, Spakes also comes with
the area community col- the same level of devotion
leges, and us, the students. and respect from the stuPresident Emmert listened dents at Shippensburg and
to our voice, I promise you Arizona State University
that. I had spoken to numer- West (where she previously
ous students, many of them worked) that we hold for Dr.
in leadership positions, Olswang. At Shippensburg,
from our current ASUWT she often exceeded expecPresident
and
Vice- tations from all groups and
President, Dee Walker and I have no reservations that
Adrienne Amold, to every- she will do the same here.
day students who, while All 1 ask is that you give
not holding leadership her a chance. She will not
positions, also had vital disappoint us.
conunents and thoughts to
express.
Sincerely,
Dt: O l s ^ ^ g has been Mark Dodson
an incredible leader for the student
can^ys and f ^ d i e ^ d e n t Representative UW
Tacoma Changellor
-^^earch Shntnlttee
Response to "Think Twice About Where yoii:l|re Goings'
mer!"
I could not agree more
with the advice provided
by the author of the letter
to the editor titled, "Think
twice about where you are
going this summer". As an
experienced traveler myself
and as a student who participated in the same program, I would give similar
advice. I would advise students to ask themselves the
following questions and
make their decision based
on their answers.
1. Do I realize that I
am about to be part of a
month long educational
excursion in which I will
receive 10 university level
credits from a program
that assumes students will
spend at least two hours
studying for each credit?
This was clearly explained
to us during orientation
and in the class manual.
The fact that we would
spend a lot of time going to
school, doing homework,
and learning was always
disclosed though "homework equal to or greater
than a 20-credit quarter"
is an exaggeration. If you
are thinking about studying
abroad for the right reasons then this should be no
problem and tmst me, all of
the work will be worth it.
2. Do I have an open
mind and the maturity level
to behave respectfiilly and
as an adult? Spending a
month with the same group
Sum-
of people is not easy. fiil places that we visited.
Personalities clash and I don't know much about
there are always people in the new professor in charge
our group we don't neces- of this summer's program
sarily like. However, that but I highly doubt that she
is no reason to treat them would take on the responwith disrespect, question sibility of taking a large
their integrity, or attempt group of students into a
to make their experience different country with the
miserable. If anyone was sole purpose of sabotaging
behaving like a child or their educational experiinvading personal space it ence. I would remind anywas not the professor on one interested in studying
the contrary it was some abroad that you will get
of us. I never witnessed back as much as you put in
papers being thrown in the and that just like any other
air, didn't obtain a sugar experience in life, it's all
coated grade, or felt guilty about what we make of it.
when the professor provid- -Vesica Trujillo
ed us with a breakdown of UWTIMasterOfArts
the cost of the trip because s t u d e n t
questions came
up about the
costs involved.
1
myself
had a wonderfiil experience
in Mexico last
sununer. It was
a lot of work,
yet, when I
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EDITORIAL
Administration fails graduates
UWT senior speaks out against four ticket limit for graduation
By Ericka Skolrood
Staff Writer
Graduation is just around the comer
and for the class of 2005 we will soon
be making many decisions, such as what
to wear to our first interview, which
job to take, and where we will live. But
before then we are faced with a decision
to choose whom we want to watch us
walk across that platform at graduation
in June.
Unfortunately, the Tacoma Dome
sold us out and chose to host a gymnastics event rather than the south sound
graduations that have been held there for
many years prior. Due to their decision,
we, the graduating class of UWT, are
forced to pick four people and only four
people to attend our ceremony at the
Greater Tacoma Trade and Convention
Center.
We have all worked so very hard to
get where we are today. Many students
at UWT have sacrificed many things in
their lives to reach this goal. For the last
four years many of us have simultaneously worked full time, raised a family,
or joined student organizations on campus while we worked to eam our degree.
Now our family and friends are being
denied the right to proudly witness us
in all our triumph as we walk across the
stage on June 10th.
Aside from all this chaos and disappointment, there is a solution. We still
have the option of changing the graduation commencement to another location.
The administration is telling us that there
is no other option. Well sorry, but this
is not your graduation, it is ours. Steve
Smith has decided that he is not going to
budge. In fact, I believe his exact words
were that we could "pin up his butt and
throw darts at it," if we choose to, but
he is not going to change his mind. Well
first of all, violence is not the answer.
Unfortunately, someone forgot that it is
not his graduation. Should we really let
Steve Smith choose where and who we
celebrate our graduation with? I think
not.
We don't all have the perfect little
home life we don't all have or come
from the home with the white picket
fence, two kids, and a dog. I for example
have five brothers and sisters. Which
means my parents and two of my siblings will be able to attend. In addition, I
have two grandparents, 13 cousins, and
17 aunts and uncles. Steve, since you
are having such an easy time making up
your mind why don't you do the honors
and choose who can come to my graduation, or better yet, why don't you try
and tell my grandmother she will not be
able to see her grandchild be the first in
the family to graduate from college. She
is a mean old lady and she just might be
willing to throw darts at your ass!
I expect a little more from the people
in charge of our graduation, not to just
throw in the towel so soon. Basically
what you are communicating to us is that
we are not worth the effort and that you
really don't care.
Personally, I would rather not walk
at graduation because without my family it really doesn't mean that much to
me. If I'm not at the conmiencement,
you will know who the group of streakers are running through the ceremony
(my family really knows how to make a
statement.)
This is not about getting it our way
but something of greater importance to
the class of 2005. We want our family
and friends there, and it just won't be the
same without them. Steve, I hope you
take this seriously and really think about
how you have given up on us.
As for the seniors I propose that we
don't give up, because if we were quitters we would not have made it where
we are today!
I propose we send our thoughts and
pleas to Steve Smith at smithsl@u.washington.edu and let him know that we
aren't giving up that easy.
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News &
Opinion
February 10, 2005
COMMENTARY
Husky
Happenings
Troubled times for the First Amendment
Professors' free expression under attack
February 10,2005
Lincoln Luncheon with
Dino Rossi
MAT Center
12:50-1:40
February 14, 2005
Valentine's Day Poetry
Reading
GWP Atrium
12:50-1:40
Walk-ins with Dan Garcia
Student Liaison
to Chancellor
MAT Center 104
1:00-4:00
Valentine's Day Rose Sale
GWP Atrium
10:00-4:30
February 15,2005
Bible Sttidy
MAT Center
1:00-1:30
Black History Month
Speaker
Cessa Heard-Johnson
MAT Center
12:30-1.45
February 21,2005
No School
February 22,2005
Bible Sttidy
MAT Center
1:00-1:30
February 24,2005
Black History Month
Speaker
Cari Mack
Carwein Auditorium
5:00-6:00
By Mark White
Staff Writer
Pay heed professors, tenure
may not protect your right to
publish leamed opinions and
expert analyses. The future of
the amendment that ensures that
right comes into question as a
Colorado professor faces challenges to his position.
Ward Churchill, a professor
at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, examined the tragedy of
Sept. 11, from a unique perspective in an essay titled "Some Push
Back," which looked at possible
motivations behind the attack.
Churchill took the unpopular
position that such an action was
to be expected in retaliation for
U.S. foreign policy.
"I am not a defender of the
Septembr 11 attacks, but simply
pointing out that if U.S. foreign
policy results in massive death
and destmction abroad, we cannot feign innocence when some
of that destmction is retumed,"
Ward said in a statement issued
Jan. 31.
Churchill's essay, written in
the wake of the attacks, didn't
gamer much attention until
survivors of 9/11 victims took
exception to Churchill's impending participation in a panel discussion at Hamilton College in
New York.
Following a wave of death
¥C
threats and other correspondences, Churchill resigned his
position as chair of UC's ethnic
studies department and Hamilton
College cancelled Churchill's
invitation, precisely what college
President Joan Hinde Stewart
said would not occur in a statement on Jan. 30.
"Hamilton College believes
that open-ended and free inquiry is essential to educational
growth," Stewart said days before
the cancellation. "Free speech is
put to the test precisely in circumstances like these when the
speech in question is abhorrent."
The invitation was rescinded on
Feb. 2 citing concems about public safety.
Colorado Gov. Bill Owens
is calling for Churchill's fiill
resignation on the grounds that
taxpayers shouldn't have to subsidize "outrageous and insupportable" views that defy the
facts of history. New York Gov.
George Pataki, was outspoken in
his objection to Hamilton's inclusion of Churchill in the panel.
The Colorado State Senate
has passed a resolution identical to one passed Feb. 2 by
the House which denounces
Churchill's comments as "evil
and inflammatory".
Interim
Chancellor
at
UW, Boulder, Phil DiStefano,
aimoimced a 30-day review of
Churchill's speeches and writings to determine whether the
activist and tenured professor
overstepped his boimdaries of
academic freedom, and whether
that should be grounds for dismissal
The protection of our right
to free speech is especially cmcial when it pertains to political
discourse and when expressed at
the college level. The rallying
of politicians against Churchill's
rights in this, likely the biggest
threat to free speech of the post
9/11 era, is a chilling look at
what challenges lie ahead as we
fight to maintain the integrity of
the First Amendment.
The response must be a more
vigorous rally by all who recognize that the First Amendment is
worth protecting and that every
citizen must be assured a free and
equal right to express their views
regardless of who disagrees.
"If there be time to expose
through discussion the falsehood
and fallacies, to avert the evil by
the processes of education, the
remedy to be applied is more
speech, not enforced silence."
These words, spoken by Supreme
Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis,
inform those with common sense
of the only possible course of
action. We must fight to protect
the First Amendment no matter
the cost, for if it is lost, then our
country is not far behind.
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Valentine's Day Edition
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News
Dan Garcia appointed as liaison for students
By Jacob Adams
Contributing Writer
The i*004-2005 academic year
at the University of Washington,
Tacoma, has experienced its fair
share of changes. From students,
professors, and a new chancellor,
to coffee shops and computer labs,
the campus is ever evolving.
Perhaps the greatest changes
made this year were by interim
chancellor Steve Olswang.
Olswang was concemed that
the student voice was not being
heard at the highest levels, and
wanted to ensure that students
had a senior official that could not
only respond to their needs, but
report these interests and concems
directly to the Chancellor.
This led Olswang to create the
position of Assistant Chancellor
for Student Affairs, and he
selected Dan Garcia as the right
person for the job.
Garcia,, a graduate from
the University of Arizona, has
been with UWT for about five
years, when he was hired as the
executive director for enrollment
comfortable with on campus," degree, to get a job."
said Garcia. "There are a lot
Although Garcia's position
of people on campus you can is a great resource for students,
talk with that can help correct there is a chance that the college's
problems and issues.
recently appointed chancellor
At the same time, these Patricia Spakes may not keep it
people are people I work around.
with and have weekly
When talking to Garcia about
meetings with, they the uncertainty of the position,
inform me, and in ttim, I he points out that any chancellor
inform the Chancellor."
would want to have a senior
Garcia understands official in student affairs.
that some students
"My anticipation certainly
"There are lots of
at the college either will be that Chancellor Spakes
great opportunities,
don't need or do not will have the ability to organize
care about the support this institutional administration
it's a matter ofmaidng
resources on campus, however she would like, but 1 feel
sure students are
but he also knows the strongly that this is something
aware of ttiem."
importance of reaching that she probably will want to
the
students who do keep," said Garcia.
- Dan Garcia
need these resources,
As for now, Garcia's position
Assistant Chancellor for
but are unaware of is as solid as stone and every
UWT File ^ o t o
them.
Monday from 1 -4 p.m. he can be
Student Affairs
•"•••••••••
"There are lots of found in MAT 104 in the Mattress
great opportunities, it's factory building, available and
the benefits and services offered students to know there are many a matter of making sure students ready for students to drop in and
to UWT students at no cost.
people students can talk to are aware of them," said Garcia. discuss anything they want.
Tuesday through Friday, he
Unfortunately, most students about their concems, needs and "It's our ultimate goal to make
sure that not only students go to is reachable by appointment or
are unaware of the fact that a interests.
plentitude of services exist for
"What 1 encourage students class, but that they graduate and even student drop-ins in his main
students, whether it's counseling. to do is talk to people you feel get a degree, and once you get a office in the GWP building.
services and student affairs.
Since his hiring, he has been
a cmcial element towards the
growth of the university and the
success of its students.
"Things change, the campus
has grown and progressed in
many new ways," said Garcia.
Garcia has embraced his added
position and is very dedicated to
increasing student awareness of
career support, disability support
or admissions.
Although Garcia is the direct
link to the chancellor, he wants
Committee reviews Distinguished
Teacher Award applications
By Jacqueline Rivera
Staff Writer
(Business).
Teachers are allowed to serve
two years, while other members
ten eligible nominees, according
to Kalikoff, this year's chairman.
The committee will then
request seven copies of
Remember
those
their current curriculum
elementary days when the
A
few
words
from
last
year's
vitae, a personal statement
most a teacher got was an
winner, Dr. Beth Kalikoff
that speaks of their meeting
apple from her students?
the
requirements of the
Well, in college $5,000
Are you looking forward to being able to
award,
three different
dollars is more like it.
give someone else your title?
course syllabi, and a
Don't msh to grab your
Yes! I hope there is a runway and that I
reflection of their teaching
checkbook; all you have
can rip the crown off my head and put it on
strategies.
to do is nominate your
someone else's, sash, roses, you know ihe
An option, as well, is
favorite teacher for the
drill.
past student evaluations
2005 Distinguish Teacher
which would assist in the
What were you able to do with your
Award.
winnings?
committee's decision.
Unfortunately, this year's
Then the evaluating
voting ended last Friday.
I'm embarrassed to say I haven't done
process
begins.
The announcement ofthe
anything with them yet! I haven't even
"1
don't
know how many
winner will be announced
cashed the check because I'm afraid I'll
hours
it
will
take, but it's a
spend
the
money
on
my
phone
bill.
But
my
in a fiiture issue, but until
husband
and
I
hope
to
go
to
Paris
with
the
great
job,
because
we'll
then, let's get familiar with
award this summer.
be reading about the work
the process.
of creative and dedicated
Anybody
from
the
Is there sufficient student participation?
colleagues," said Kalikoff.
faculty, students, alumni,
The winner will then
I think most ofthe nominations tend to
or the teacher themself
be from students, but I can't say for sure,
attend three ceremonies
is allowed to place a
because I haven't read any ofthe materials
where they will receive a
nomination.
yet.
plaque and $5,000 for all
To place a nomination,
their hard work.
all you have to do is write
Do you know why the teachers can't win
The Ledger spoke with
more than once?
less than two pages talking
last year's winner and for
about how great your
To spread the joy around, I assiune.
those who don't know, she
teacher is.
has quite an impressive
Actually, you must
Do you think a
resume.
cover certain criteria that is
teacher should be
Beth Kalikoff has
able
to
win
more
than
listed on their website and
once
in
their
lifetime?
eamed
her Ph.D., many
you can only nominate one
national
prizes such as a
person, so make it count.
No. Once is plenty
Choice
Outstanding
Book
Afier the deadline, the
for a Ufetime. It's a
Award
and
has
written
a
nominations are looked
huge honor. There are
mystery novel that is set
many fine teachers on
over by a committee.
campus who deserve
right here in Tacoma.
This committee is made
reco^ition.
Look
forward
to
up of last year's winner
"Dying for a Blue Plate
Beth Kalikoff, President of
Special" which will be
the ASUWT, Dasha Walker,
published in May. Classes she
Gregory Benner (Education), can only serve for one.
Before picking a winner, they teaches include "Argument and
LouAnn Lyon-Bank (Institute
of Technology), Janice Laasko must ensure that the nominees are Research Writing" and "Writing
(Social Work), and Kent Nelson eligible for the award. There are Effectively."
Black History Month Events
Thurs., Feb. 10
Lincoln Luncheon
in conjunction with the College Republicans
Free food will be served
MAT Center
12:50 p.m.. 1:40 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 15
Guest Speaker Cessa Heard-Johnson
will present
"Exploring Internalized Oppression"
Soul food will be served
MAT Center
12:50 p.m.- 1:40 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 17
HIV Awareness Health Talk
with Piece County Aids Foundation
MAT Center
12:50 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. .
Thurs., Feb. 24
Guest speaker Carl Mack
former president ofthe Seattle Chapter
ofNAACP
Soul food will be served after presentation
Carwein Auditorium
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
and in
Tacoma Room in GWP
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ledger
Accents 6
February 10, 2005
Summer studies offered abroad
By Kevin Green
Staff Writer
Students from all three University of Washington campuses are invited to experience unique
cultures around the world this summer.
Tacoma professors lead for-credit expeditions
to Rome, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Each program offers a unique experience to
submerge into a new environment and realize
that life outside of the United States flourishes
with brilliance.
Priority deadlines for applications are only
days away so interested students need to act fast
to reserve a seat for one of this summer's global
adventures.
Scholarship opportunities are available to students who can demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and educational interest and
motivation.
For more information, log onto the UWT International Programs website or contact one of the
instructors in charge ofthe summer study abroad
courses.
Welcome to the jungle
Some students sign up for summer study abroad programs to
experience a new culture. Others
sign up to see worldly works of
art. And there's the students who
sign up just to say they've seen
a sloth.
m
Biology professor;* Dr. John
"Buck" Banks leads his second
two-week summer program in the
jungles of Costa Rica this July.
The trip, entitled Costa Rica:
Tropical Ecology and Community,
will be an opportunity for students to explore biodiversity in
the Costa Rican rainforest. Sloth,
monkeys, snakes and rare butterflies are just a few of the indigenous species Banks hopes to
introduce to the 15 students imder
his direction.
Students meet at midnight, July
6, and take a red-eye flight out
of SeaTac as a group. Once in
Costa Rica, a two and a half hoiu*
bus takes them from capital city,
San Jose to the mral village of
Mastatal, their home for the next
two weeks.
Banks, along with Tom
McDonald ofTropical Adventures
in Education (TAE), spends the
first few days helping students
establish independent research
projects. By the third or fourth
day, students are on their own
schedule, conducting studies and
examining the local enviroimient
with a scientific eye.
Examples of research projects
conducted by students last year
include an ant diversity study, an
examination of river dynamics
and a look at mral village sociology.
The
Rancho
Mastatal
Environmental Leaming Center
is home to the student researchers during their time infiheforest.
Rancho Mastatal is a self-sufficient home, complete with its
own compost toilet a short walk
from the compound.
/*^hat's a great place for bird
watching," Baiiks says ofthe out(door toilet. Iw%wears the fixture
doesn't smell as it is cleaned
regularly.
One of Banks' favorite higl^lights of his trips to Costa Rica
is the food. "It's delicious, it's
gourmet vegetarian." He admits
some may find the diet lacking
and encourages students to pack
a bag of beef jerky if meat is an
important staple in their lives.
The Central American country,
wedged between Nicaragua and
Panama, was selected for several reasons, says Banks. "Costa
Rica has a spectacular amoimt
of biodiversity,
the people are
friendly to the
students, the
country
has
a stable govemment, and
it's not very
far
away."
courtesy
Reializing some A toucan looks down from the treetop in Hacienda Baru, near
may argue his the Pacific coast in Dominical, Costa Rica.
last point. Banks
quickly adds with a grin, 'Well,
relatively speaking."
Banks raleived the Royalty
Research
Fund
from
the
University of Washington in
2003 to conduct his <3^^^going
research project in ^ ^ P R i c a .
He examines and compares the
biodiversity of Costa Rican farming areas to that ol nearby rainforest fragments. His findings
suggest that the farming habitats
liailjor quite a bit of l^ibdiversity,
perhaps as much as the shrinking
rainforest.
Banks dreams of one day
implementing a similar study
abroad program in Belize for
UWT students whfo enjoy studying and experiencing the tropical
ecosystems of Central America.
photo courtesy <
Student researchers scan the trees above in search of monkeys in Hacieila
Baru, near the Pacific coast in Dominical, Costa Rica.
Students enjoy one ofthe many swimming holes near the Rancho Mastatal Environmental Learning
Center in Costa Rica.
A student fills her bottle with water from a Roman fountain ^ile
climbing the Janiculum Hill, to get a view ofthe city.
7 Accents
Ledger
February 10, 2005
Time to meet the neighbors
Americans can live in cramped
apartments with families stacked
upon families, never knowing the
stories of the people who share
their stairwells. Oftentimes they
don't even know each other's
names. Neighborhood block parties died out decades ago, yet
Americans still maintain a sense
of curiosity about the people who
share their streets.
It's time to strip away the layers of self-isolation, cave in to
curiosity, and meet the neighbors.
Nelly Blacker-Hanson plans to
lead a pack of inquisitive students
next-door to not only make intro-
When in Rome ...
... slow down and take time for
that jolt of caffeine to hit. When
in Rome, watch the locals drive
like car lanes, caution signs and
traffic lights are well intentioned
but often ignored suggestions.
When in Rome, stroll through a
juxtaposition of ancient mins and
modem technology. When in
Rome, make diimer a three-hour
ordeal. When in Rome, do as the
Romans do.
That's exacjfly the kind of
attitude
instmctors
Michael
Kucher and Julie Nicoletta plan
to encoiu"age in the university's
summer excursion to Rome.
The two professors lead a
month long course this June in
the etemal city for the second
time in campus history. A 2002
summer program in Rome proved
wildly successfiil among participating UWT students and when
given the opportimity to repeat
the experience, the two instmctors jumped at the offer.
Kucher, who teaches environmental studies, excitedly explains
the program's approach. "Not
only do you live in Rome, you
live like the Romans." Students
won't convoy around the city
as one big group, he elaborates.
Instead, they will be given meeting times and places throughout
Rome to serve as starting points
for the day. As a result, students
experience life as a local, utilizing public transportation, navigating the ancient roadways and
dodging the ubiquitous mopeds
and motorcycles.
The program, entitled Art,
History, and Culture of the
Etemal City, begins on June 20
in Rome. With the assistance
of English speaking locals, the
group of 24 students will explore
piazzas, museums, monuments,
and world-famous works of art.
A^n occasional outing to the
Italian countryside will break up
the intensity of Rome. Chartered
buses will shuttle students to and
from the one-day excursions to
places such as Pompeii, the legendary city destroyed in the A.D.
79 emption of Mount Vesuvius.
The course will be taught
Tuesday through Friday, allowing students long weekends to
explore parts of Italy and Rome
not covered in the program. The
two instmctors realize each student signs up for the summer
course for various reasons. One
student may want to pay homage
to the birth of the Renaissance in
Florence; another may want to
float through the majestic canals
of Venice,
Whether for cuisine, history
or cultural revelalions, Kucher
and Nicoletta encourage their
students to explore Italy as they
want to explore it. They ask only
one thing in retum for the leeway: show up for the scheduled
lessons, ready and eager to leam.
To reiterate that the heart ofthe
program is to experience a new
culture, Kucher shares a memory
from the 2002 trip. He recalls
ductions, but to move in.
In Blacker-Hanson's world,
next door means Mexico.
She leads this summer's month
long 12-credit program. The Arts,
History and Culture of Mexico,
in the southem Mexican city,
Cuemavaca. Blacker-Hanson, a
doctoral candidate on the Seattle
campus, lectures Mexican history
and culture, and Latinos/Latinas
in the US on the Tacoma camphoto courtesy of UWl International frogram
pus.
Students sit in on a lecture at Kukulcan Institute in Cuemavaca,
"There are so many ramificaMexico.
tions that go beyond the classroom," says Blacker-Hanson. spend their momings teaching interact with a different culture
Radiating passion for the sub- students the Spanish language. and leam just how intemational
ject, she touts this is an excellent Students are divided into groups some values are, she says.
opportunity to leam what makes of five or less, based on profi"Family, food and politics are
Mexico ... Mexico.
ciency, and taught at levels best something everyone enjoys sharing." Blacker-Hanson laughs to
It provides the chance to leam suited for each students needs.
about our neighbors, "not just in
"If you're fluent in Spanish, herself as fond memories resurthe sense that Mexico neighbors great! If you're not - that's okay face and adds, "It's great to be
the U.S.," she says, but in the too!" says Blacker-Hanson to stu- plimked down in a place where
sense that what makes up the dents concemed that the courses you don't know the language
culture of the family down the taught will be either too advanced because it gives you such rich
street is a distinct heritage worth or too basic. "Everyone is placed opportunities to communicate
on other levels and experience
understanding and sharing. The in classes accordingly."
Hispanic community is the fastest
The aftemoon classes delve how gracious the Mexican people
growing ethnic minority in the into the art, history and culttire are.
United States.
of the country. Students can sit
Students take weekend trips as
The expedition begins June in classes lectmed in Spanish a group to nearby cities such as
17 in Mexico City. The group or English, depending on their Taxco, a stunning silver mining
of 13 - 16 students spends the comfort level with the language. town, and Mexico City again to
next day or so in the big city Homework assignments can also explore the city's major museacclimatizing to the new environ- be completed in either dialect.
imis.
ment before making the half-hour
Homework and assigned readWhen asked to sell the sumjoumey to the Kukulcan Institute ing takes up a portion of after- mer program in Mexico over
in Cuemavaca.
noon free time, Blacker-Hanson equally tempting trips to Rome
Monday through Friday, instmc- admits, but so does interaction and Costa Rica, Blacker-Hanson
tors at the Kukulcan Institute with the host families housing the pauses for half a second then
students.
smiles with absolute conviction
Living and responds: "It's such an excitforamonth
ing place ... People know a lot
with locals about Mexico so this is a great
gives the opportimity to see pre-Columbian
student
mins, pyramids, colonial churchthe oppor- es, Frida Kahlo's art ..." The list
tunity to goes on.
Left'. The Arch of Septimius
Severus, built in AD 203, in
Roman Forum.
Below. Students in front ofthe
Tomb of Cecelia Metella on
the old Appian Way, south of
Rome's city walls
photos courtesy ofUWTin Rome
crossing paths with two students
taking their lunch break at an
outdoor cafe.
One had a glass of wine
and the other a glass of beer.
When they met eyes with their
instmctor, the two students went
white with guilt. Kucher laughed
and reassured them, "Guys, the
whole point of this trip is to do
things you can't do in Tacoma
or Seattle." One of the things
you can't do back home, Kucher
reminded them, is sit on the sidewalk and enjoy a calm lunch with
a beverage of choice while watching another culture go about daily
life. The students relaxed and
finished their drinks with confidence.
Kucher is teaching a class this spring
to prepare students
for the shocks and
sights of Italian life.
Although not a prerequisite to the 12credit summer program in Rome, the
course. Metropolis:
Rome, is taught under
theinindset that traveling students who
possess a knowledge
and understanding
of Italy will have a
higher appreciation
for the experience
abroad.
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Februory 10,2005
G a t e w a y to
India
P l e a s e your p a l a t e w i t h s a v o r y
36 Days Left
in the Quarter!
spices
The recently remodeled
By Zac Templeton Gateway to India restauContributing Writer rant is a perennial favorite in
tandoori chicken.
Regardless of tradition, the best menus offer balance. Gateway owner and chef, CJ, has done just that.
Without simply overpowering the
Tacoma ethnic cuisine. Tucked
palette with spice and heat, he
C.All \v.\\
safely in the growing "Sixth
has accomplished a wide variety
Ave" district, Gateway has
of distinctive tastes from samosas
satisfied the palettes of locals
to mango lassi. I recommend the
for years. You can find the
malai kofta. It is a traditional vegbest Indian food in the South
etarian dish not easily replicated
Sound, and with the new look,
in the home kitchen. It is much
an elegant atmosphere to enjoy
like the "chicken and dumplings"
it in.
of my childhood, and I suppose
I would have eaten it more if I
Those of us who frequented
were bom and raised in India.
Gateway prior to the renovation
Kyle Drosdick/The Ledger Unfortunately, I was not, but forare always amazed when we
tunately I can have it now.
enter the new Gateway. They The newly remodeled Gateway to India ofhave expanded the restaurant to fers a relaxing ambiance and enjoyable food.
For other vegetarian recomoccupy the old location of The
mendations, I suggest the daal
Bead Factory. Now, there is space for booths allowing
maharani and kabuli channa. "Daal" can be translated
more intimacy, and even a large event seating area.
as bean or lentil, and daal maharani is a mixture of
Also, the color has been subdued and light fixtures from
lentils and beans cooked with spices and served over
India give it a sense of modemity and simultaneously
rice. The menu says, "fit for a queen," but it is suitable
the reverence of the traditional. The staff of Gateway
for the even the most macho. Kabuli channa is a similar
has always exceeded my rather high expectations, and
dish, but the main ingredient is garbanzo beans, also
with the new larger space there are even more people to
known as chickpeas. I always have to convince myself
make your dining experience divine.
to get something new, but end up ordering the kabuli
channa about half the time.
Connoisseurs will find everything and more to
appease the inner gastronome, but the inexperienced
Gateway also offers a wide range of meat dishes.
will feel welcome as well. Menus are always tricky
Try the chicken tikka masala or get anything with lamb
with Indian food. Some restaurants specialize only in
meat. Gateway cooks the lamb meat to perfection; it is
vegetarian food, and others offer onlv the rather cliched
a must try.
Only if pressured could I find a minor flaw with
Gateway to India. I love the restaurant and frequent it
quite often, but I do have one small observation. I know
wine lists are tricky business, especially with the more
piquant cuisines, but there simply is not the diversity
there should be. It is usually advisable to have white
wines with spicy foods, usually a Riesling or Fume
Blanc depending on the flavor combinations. Sadly, the
wine list at Gateway does
have whites, but only one
label in a few varieties.
The list is dominated by a
large number of reds—all
quite good. I would like to
see a better assortment of
lighter wines. This minute
criticism
is the only negaKyle Drosdick/The Ledger
tive comment 1 have.
Each time I dine at Gateway to India I am cautioned
by the words of one of my favorite quotes from the prolific M.F.K. Fisher, "I cannot believe that there exists
a single coherent human being who will not confess,
at least to himself, that once or twice he has stuffed
himself to the bursting point." And to you readers I
confess that if you are going to "stuff yourself to the
bursting point," there is no better food than that offered
by Gateway to India. I wish I suffered from amnesia so
that every time I ate at Gateway would be like the first
time with all the excitement, satisfaction, and the need
to leave so I can retum.
Alone this N^rientine's Day? The ultimate s i n ^ ^
^^H
spend it with other singles at the local hot spots
By Michelle Lee
Staff Writer
Being single on
Valentine's Day
doesn't mean that
you have to spend it at home, eating TV
dinners watching drab primetime television and scmtinizing the
clock as you think about
what wonderful things
your friends are doing
with their valentine,
unless of course that's
what you like to do.
If your intent this
Valentine's Day is to
find someone who can
bask in your fabulousness, the following hot
spots will allow you to
mix, mingle, and thank
your lucky stars that
you're single.
For the party animals out there, there is a multitude of clubs in Seattle and Tacoma to choose from.
Searches for the hottest places to be seen and heard
will lead you to the BluWater Bistro, Toi, and Club
Medusa.
The BluWater Bistro features a magnificent view
on the Seattle waterfront and always seems to be
packed with great people. The bistro combines an
upscale fare with an atmosphere focused on the feisty
singles scene. After 10 p.m., it is known as a place for
debauchery and drinks.
Toi is a trendy Thai-inspired club in the heart of
downtown Seattle filled with beautiful people surrounded by crimson walls, votive candles, and shadowy booths. Drinks are just as beautiful, poured with
generous amounts of alcohol.
Club Medusa is glossier and trendier than the
typical Seattle nightclub. There is a dress-to-impress
dress code, and once you step inside you'll see why.
Very glitzy and glamorous. Medusa creates ambience
through expensive lighting, house and trance music,
and a decked-out crowd.
"Medusa brings the hottest music and the hottest
people and ttie main bar is the best place to meet
them,*' says £-equent club-goer Michael Lowe.
The Loft in Tacoma has
been redesigned to give
patrons exactly what they
want. Cool drinks and hot
music make this dress-toimpress club one sizzling
spot. It is easily accessible
as it is located on Pacific
Avenue, adjacent to the
UWT campus.
Rockin' types will find enjoyment in
the singles scene at the Crocodile Cafe, the
Showbox, or Fenix Underground.
The Crocodile Cafe is located in the center
of Seattle's club scene. The crowd varies
with the band and for the most part,
this cafe host's local music and traveling indie acts. The rear bar, with its driftwood
tables and eclectic art displays, is a good place
to people- watch and escape from the occasional
unappealing opening act.
And just in time for Valentine's Day, the
Crocodile Cafe will host Eisley—the Elected on
Friday, February 11.
The Showbox sits right across from the Pike
Place Market and draws a young and attractive crowd. The Showbox always books solid
acts, but more notably touring bands on the
national altemative, hip-hop, and rock scenes.
On Febmary 10, Showbox will feature Citizen
Cope in an all ages show. The band will play
again the following day to a crowd ages 21 and
over.
Fenix Underground, located in the heart of
Pioneer Square, had to be rebuilt from mbble
after the Nisqually quake. There is more than
enough space for dancing or listening with conversation nooks and open areas to combat the
crowded club feeling.
The Fenix is the perfect place to mix with
other singles. It is upscale yet comfortable with
a crowd composed of equal parts hipsters, club
hoppers, Goths, and live music fans. Valentine's
Day weekend, the Fenix Underground will feature DJ Trent.
For the artsy singles. The Triple Door, Alibi
Room, Sambar, and Carriielita oner exquisite drinks
and unique surroundings in the gmngy downtown
Seattle neighborhood.
If you'd rather have a low-key night but still want
to meet fresh faces, joinmg a class for yoga, pilates,
kick-boxing or even a simple gym membership can put
you up close and personal with that potential special
someone. "I'm not big into the club scene, in fact, I'd
rather just sit at home or do something relaxing like
go to the gym," says student Raquel Orellana. "I've
met a lot of cool single people at the gym and it makes
it easy to get past the awkward stage of dating 'cause
you meet them when they're smelly and sweaty."
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Whether you are single, in a
committed relationship, or just
dating around, Valentine's Day is
fast approaching and that means
big business. You might be thinking that Valentine's
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redecorating my boyfriend's bathroom as a gift to the
both of .us!*' says Ashley Laustsen, student from the
UVV Seattle campus.
"I'm sticking with her favorite flowers and a CD
i^I'm going to make for her," says UWT student Will
Nutter. "I don't have much of a budget, but I know she
will like it either way."
Whichever path you decide to take in the way of
Valentine's Day gifts this year, just make sure you
, rememberto mention, "I LOVE YOU!"
Nothing says "I Love You" more than a heartfelt
card inscribed with loving words and thoughts, but a
little something to go with that never hurt. Though
chocolates and flowers are the Valentine's Day staple,
why not get creative this year in giving your loved one,
or potential loved one, some more practical gifts?
Obviously, the best gifts are those that are well
thought out and unique to that person. But, if you don't
have time to dig up something original and imaginative,
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Top 10 Valentine's Day
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1. A Gift Certificate to a Spa - She'll feel good and
be In a great mood after a relaxing facial and massage, all the better for you.
2. Lessons to Her Favorite Activity - Whether it be
a yoga, pilates, kick-boxing, belly dancing class,
she'll be fit and fun and will love you for it.
3. A Handbag - Make sure you find out what she
likes first. Your perception of her style may lead
to good and bad things. However, no woman can
resist a new handbag.
Flowers - A classic that should never be forgotten. But break away from the norm this year, not
everyone likes a dozen red roses!
5. Perfume - Let her lure you with a new scent (not
that she smells bad).
6. Jewelry - Find a distinctive piece that matches her
personality and she will be dazzled by your sincerity.
7. Magazine subscriptions or books - intellectual
women are mysteriously sexy.
8. A CD (Personally mixed or store-bought) Nothing shows that you care more than showing
her you know her favorite kind of music!
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Personal Digital Assistant - Perfect for her to
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organize all of your important dates together!
16. A Mini-IPOD - What would be cuter than downloading a few of her favorite songs and then giving
her the stylish mini-IPOD in her favorite color to
match her wardrobe?
Magazine Subscriptions or Books - Keep him up-todate and occupied with the latest magazines or tKX>ks
so that you can finally get your hands on the remote.
DVDs or Video Games ~ Maybe he'll forget about
boys' night out and spend a quiet, cozy, fun night at
home with you instead.
Bar Set - Have a crazy night at home where he can
mix all kinds of obscure Ingredients to prepare your
favorite drinks.
Tickets/Season Tickets (to his favorite sport or concert) - He wiH be thrilled and you will have an extra
reason to spend more time with him.
Shaving Kit - He'll have no excuse for not being well
groomed on your next hot date together.
Cologne - Tum him into an irresistible man instantly!
Personal Accessories - This Includes a wallet, a belt,
or even a scarf. These little details could make him feel
like a whole new man and might even make him want
to take you out for a romantic dinner.
Handheld Organizer - All his friends will envy him
because he has the most thoughtful woman in the
worid by his side, even though you know this is so he
can finally get organized and never miss another anniversary or birthday again.
Lingerie - A gift for the both of you—you get to feel
sexy and seductive and he ... well, use your imagination.
A Classy Watch - Now every time he checks the
time, he'll take a pause for the cause and devote his
thoughts for a couple of seconds to you.
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GRADUATION, continues from front page
year change of venue."
outgrew that location and we change of venue or the sharing
Katie Lyn Reoch, ASUWT moved to the Tacoma Dome," of the date with Pierce College's
commencement ceremony.
senator and chairperson of the Smith said.
graduation committee, endorses a
Smith added, "I
change in venue, even if it means don't really like the
"Weather is just way too
risking poor weather. "It's more Tacoma Dome, it's
unpiredictable. The logistics of
important for our families to be such a huge space."
outdoor events take a level of
there than to limit participation
When I first looked
planning that would seem to be
based on weather concems."
at the Tacoma Dome,
a waste of time for a one year
Amba, only the second from I checked out the
change of venue."
his family to eam a college degree, exhibition hall and
- Steve Smith
Director of Community Relations
agrees. "We're from Washington, said there's no way
that we're holding
we're used to the rain."
While Johnson understands commencement here,"
students' concems, she doesn't said Smith, "it's a cavemous space
"Our event now mns over two
think the comfort of guests with just a huge flat floor and it hours," Smith said. "Anything
should be compromised to would be hard to see anything."
over that length of time and it's
facilitate a larger audience. "I'd
Yet these conditions are what getting long."
rather see it limited, because I'd this year's graduates and their
Sharing the day with Pierce
be thinking about the people I guests are going to have to face in College is always a part of
invited and would rather they be the new convention center.
commencement and Curtis High
comfortable."
It is costing more money, the School has traditionally also
The Tacoma Dome, traditional capacity is dovmsized, and the shared the day and venue.
venue of UWT commencement, space, while more intimate, is
Curtis is not using the
announced last year that other hardly suited to the event.
convention center on that day
events were taking place and that
The
convention
center this year but graduates and their
local schools would not have location has no raised seating, guests will feel no less pressure
access to the facility.
and as a result, special audio/ to vacate the premises quickly.
Smith
At two and a half hours long
began visual accommodations must be
exploring
other considered to facilitate the best and starting at 10:00, that puts the
"/ think this may be one point
options,
the student body can come
Outdoor possible view of the events for ceremony's end at around 12:30.
together on as a whole, tackle
venues
Pierce College expects to
were those who will be able to attend.
the administration, and get
considered, according
These are precisely the begin setting up at 1:00, which
something changed."
to Smith, but they were conditions that Smith cited as leaves very little time to mingle
- Steven Carroll quickly eliminated. making the Tacoma Dome and introduce family and friends
ASUWT Director of Public
"We just said no."
Exhibition Hall unsuitable. to one another.
Relations
As
the
next Time limitations are another
"Pierce College wanted to keep
largest indoor venue factor causing a mmble among the time of their commencement
in
Tacoma,
the students.
the same, so they will benefit
that it doesn't make sense to try convention center was offered
The hooding element of the from the absence of Curtis,"
and the decision was made to Master's program commencement Smith said.
to put on an outdoor ceremony
"Weather is just way too start making the necessary is being eliminated and students
The possibility of renting
unpredictable,'' SmitiMmd: "The arrangements for it to work.
will likely have to leave very soon another area of the convention
"Commencement was an after the end ofthe ceremony.
logistics of outdoor events take a
center for a reception was
level of planning that would seem intimate affair when we held it
Smith insists that these eliminated with the rationale
to be a waste of time for a one on the campus of PLU but we limitations are not because of the that many wouldn't attend such
a function and the cost is so
inflated already that it would only
CONFERENCE, continues from front page
add to the expense.
UWT and UC, and knew that people I met both at the said Charles Emlet, UWT social
No time to mingle, limited
Dr. Cynthia Duncan had done imiversity and in the community, work professor.
view for the friends and family
research and writing about Cuba, had exemplary knowledge of the
Students may be given the that are allowed in, and a
she invited Duncan to become United States," said IAS professor opportunity to travel to Cuba as walk which may seem empty
involved in developing this Philip Heldrich. "One person was soon as winter quarter 2006 for a of purpose without loved ones
relationship.
able to tell me how many seats ten week program that will most watching. These are the realities
Duncan has since been we had in Congress."
likely include Spanish language of this year's commencement,
responsible for developing bonds
Through a great deal of and cultural history classes for now.
between the universities that communication with the Cubans along with joint projects with the
defy the common stereotypes of both groups were able to leam Cubans.
relationships between Cubans and worthwhile lessons during the
"The most valuable thing for DUNCAN, continues from front
United States citizens. Because of visit.
our students is the opportunity to
her hard work building this sister
"What we and they leamed live in a place that is completely
Tmjillo attended both the
university relationship, UWT is that both the city and the different than anything they 2003 and 2004 study abroad
professors were able to take part university are very interested in have experienced before," said programs in Cuba and traveled to
in the recent conference.
strengthening the relationship Duncan.
Cienfuegos with Duncan a week
"If she [Duncan] hadn't done with UWT, and despite the
From the scenery to the people, before the conference began to
the things that she has done over U.S. regulations, there is an Cuba is like no other place. take care of fmal preparations.
the years, we would never be opportunity to develop stronger A recurring comment among Tmjillo was amazed at the
this far," said Bill Richardson. ties," said John "Buck" Banks, professors was that there was an responses locals had to Duncan.
"She was absolutely essential to IAS professor.
apparent lack of commercialism
"She probably knows more
making this successful."
United States regulations now and marketing in Cienfriegos.
Cubans than the Cubans who
The conference accomplished require any student receiving
"You feel as though you are live there," said Tmjillo. In the
much more than just comparing credit for a study abroad program in a time warp, said Richardson. week preceding the conference,
curriculum as it tums out. in Cuba to study for a minimum "It's as if everything stopped in important city frgureheads joined
Professors retumed with ideas of ten weeks, an issue that 1960."
the two Americans every night
of future projects, newfound initially caused some concem
Many ofthe Cienfuegos people for dinner. Even the mayor
relationships with colleagues, for professors; however, the travel by horse and carriage, shared a meal with them.
and a new appreciation for the conference seemed to alleviate bicycles, or overcrowded buses,
Duncan
first
visited
Cuban people.
any initial concems.
but the fortunate ones that have Cienfuegos in March 2001 as
"I guess the thing that stmck
"I think we have the opportunity cars, mostly drive 1940s and '50s a member of the delegation
me most was how warm and to begin to open some dialogues American-made cars or '70s and dispatched to assess the city
friendly people were; they had a that have been constricted by '80s Soviet-made cars.
as Tacoma's newest sister city.
lot ofself-respect for themselves," our govemment for a very long
Students should plan to come The University of Cienfuegos,
said Richardson.
time, and although current U.S. back from Cuba thinking very she quickly realized, would
Their caring, welcoming restrictions on students going to differently and with a greater be an excellent partner in an
demeanor wasn't the only positive Cuba are somewhat limiting, I {q>preciation for the things we intemational student exchange
thing professors had to say about think it would be an enlightening take for granted, like hot water.
program to allow Tacoma
the citizens of Cienfuegos.
experience for students, and I
"I think it really is a life students new opportunities to
"The thing that I found would encourage them to study changing experience," said explore the world.
suiprising was that the Cuban in Cuba if it's possible for them,*' Duncan.
Her dream came to fhiition
administration, and get something
changed," Carroll said.
Students whose guest lists
are not suffering from the ticket
limit expressed concem and
understanding for those who are.
Kimberly
Johnson,
a
graduating IAS student, said that
while not an issue for her, she
understands it will be a major
problem for many students and
their families.
"I would be really upset if I
had invited a bunch of family and
then found out that they couldn't
attend the ceremony," Johnson
said.
Members of the ASUWT
student govemment have taken
their concems to Smith, proposing
options such as Cheney stadium,
his response is that an outdoor
ceremony is out of the question
Despite the fact that the
University of Washington's
Seattle campus and the University
of Puget Sound have outdoor
commencements, Smith insists
HERITAGE, continues from
front page
BSU member and ASUWT
senator, emphasizing that the
exhibition was an important part
of raising this awareness.
Today's Lincoln Luncheon,
co-hosted with the College
Republicans, promises to present
a broad perspective conceming
the era of Abraham Lincoln
and the part he played in Black
history.
While the Republicans can
be counted on to provide the
traditional view of Lincoln's
contribution, Jackson says the
point of BSU's involvement is
to highlight an interpretation of
the period that is an altemative to
the norm.
Cessa Heard Johnson, director
of diversity and retention at South
Seattle Community College,
will be sharing her insights on
diversity, for the second time this
quarter, on Tuesday the 15^*^.
The culmination ofthe month's
events will be a talk by Carl
Mack. Mack is the executive
director of the National Society
of Black Engineers and was, until
recently, the leader of the Seattle
branch of the NAACP
"We're really looking forward
to his visit, he'll definitely be
the biggest community draw,"
Stephens said about the outspoken
leader's upcoming appearance.
The end of Black History
Month does not the signal the
end of importance of recognizing
diversity and the equally vital,
though often less heralded, role
that those of non-European
ancestry have played in the
progress of the world and this
country.
"I'd like to see the students at
large recognize the contribution of
African Americans to American
history, not just African American
history," Jackson says.
"We have a unique campus
and diversity is cmcial," Stephens
adds. "We need to support one
another, especially conceming
diversity."
page
two years later when she led
a 2003 study abroad program
to the University of Cienfuegos.
Duncan repeated the experience
again in 2004, only months before
the U.S. govemment tightened
restrictions
on
American
scholastic programs in Cuba.
As a result ofthe bonds Duncan
has formed with the people
of Cienfuegos and because of
negative opinions and hostilities
towards Cuba, she falls victim
to the occasional charge of being
anti-American.
"I have never said anything
anti-American," said Duncan,
hurt that such an accusation
could be made. "I happen to be
friends with the Cubans. They've
always been nice to me."
She reiterates that the reason
for going to Cuba is not political.
It is not an attempt to change
the govemment. They go for
academic and even humanitarian
purposes. "I think the people
who benefit the most are our
students."
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