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(10/03/01 5:18am)
The University Faculty Council met Tuesday in Indianapolis to discuss, among other things, student privacy issues and credit transfers at all of IU's campuses.\nThe general meeting -- the year's first for the UFC -- was to discuss issues that will be brought up throughout the year, said Eileen Klingman Pettay, the committee's secretary.\n\"This meeting is a once a year meeting, when committees meet and introduce themselves and talk about the issues,\" Pettay said.\nThe goal for the meeting was to set the agenda for the year, said Professor Geoffrey Conrad, a member of the University Planning Committee.\nPaul Galanti of the IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis campus said the UFC focused on issues of student privacy.\n\"There was voting on a change of documents to make sure of compliance with federal regulations dealing with student privacy,\" Galanti said. \"There are a couple of things we are going to look into to see if further changes are necessary.\"\nBloomington Faculty Council President Robert Eno said the council was charged with updating 20-year old policy to align it with changes that have been made in laws governing student privacy issues.\nAs to recent computer breaches involving students' Social Security numbers, Galanti said the committee was looking into the matter.\n\"Everyone, including (IU President Myles) Brand and the trustees are very sensitive to that issue,\" Galanti said. \n\"We can't guarantee that it won't happen again, but we are working on a caveat, a warning, to those with access to sensitive material like Social Security numbers to take whatever steps needed to prevent break-ins again.\"\nThe UFC also met to discuss inter-campus transfer credits.\n\"We talked about the process of inter-campus transfers of 300 to 400 level classes to make the whole system ... transferable,\" Galanti said. \nGalanti said the UFC wanted to make sure that a class of the same number at any of the IU campuses would transfer easily to any other campus. \nAs it is now, 100 and 200 level classes transfer easily, but getting 300 and 400 level classes to transfer is more difficult.\n\"We were just continuing work on the inter-campus transfer policy,\" Conrad said.\nThe first UFC meeting was for the committees to meet each other and set their agendas, and decide what issues are going to be discussed in the coming year.\nThe sub-committees will meet throughout the year, without having a mass UFC meeting.
(09/26/01 6:08am)
Participating fraternity and sorority houses kicked off this year's Greek Week events Monday night by dancing, singing and staging impromptu skits: all activities part of the time-honored serenade.\nIU greek houses have an opportunity to take part in serenades twice a year during Homecoming and Little 500. Participating chapters can choose up to five chapters they want to pair with. After serenades, houses democratically rank with which house they want to participate. \nSerenades allow houses to get to know each other to aid in the pairing process, said senior Ben Schmidt, president of the Interfraternity Council. \n"The serenade is a prelude to future chapter events and allows chapters to get a feel for other chapters," he said.\nPi Kappa Phi President Kyle Longest, a senior, said serenades foster chapter involvement and facilitate chapter-wide relations for new fraternity and sorority members.\n"It's just a way for fraternities and sororities to get to know each other, especially at this time when new members don't know each other," Longest said.\n"It's intended to be a good time and is just another avenue for us to get to know other greek members not only for association, but also for future philanthropy events," he said.\nThe nature of serenades has shifted over the years. Traditionally, serenades were characterized by men attempting to "woo" women by singing, but, Schmidt said, serenades have diversified, encompassing a wide range entertainment-providing activities.\n"Instead of just singing," Schmidt said, "there is a lot more dancing and normal skits, each having it own theme."\nSerenades have a rich history among fraternities and sororities nationwide. This affords a sense of pride and belonging among the IU chapters, Longest said. \n"We like the idea of a tradition," he said. "It makes you feel part of something bigger than yourself, and we take a lot of pride in that."\nSenior Amy Braudis, president of Delta Zeta sorority, said their house mom used to tell members about serenades. But since the house mom was a member, serenades have become more "contemporary," Braudis said.\nThis year's serenades were slated for Monday to incorporate them as part of Greek Week, Schmidt said.
(09/26/01 6:05am)
Bud and Peg Howard have a vision, an image of a brighter tomorrow for those in need. This vision encompasses a facility where cancer patients can live for six to eight months while receiving treatment at the IU Cyclotron Facility.\nThe structure will be named "Jill's House" in honor of Jill Behrman, the freshman who disappeared while riding her bike the morning of May 31, 2000. The house will soon be known as a "home away from home" to several individuals.\nThe Howards were directly impacted by cancer, inspiring their passion and efforts in aiding others with the disease. Their son, Steven, was diagnosed with bone cancer his senior year in high school. Peg Howard and her son traveled to New York to receive treatment. Steven later died. \n"The impact of a child with cancer is hard enough and then imagine having to leave your surroundings and support," Peg Howard said. "It is extremely difficult."\nJill's House will provide stability to those in need. The same people will be going through the same experiences, creating an instant family.\nThe Behrmans were delighted by news of the facility. \n"There were so many people that jumped on the bandwagon and wanted to be involved. It is going to be a special place not only with the community but the University as well," Marilyn Behrman said. \nPeg Howard hopes the sense of security that was lost with the disappearance of Behrman will be restored with Jill's House.\n"We want this to bring some means of healing for her family as well as the community," Peg Howard said.\nThe house will have 20 bedrooms with private baths, a great room, a dining room, library, playroom, chapel, two offices, four kitchens and a playground. Donations are accepted to honor or memorialize a loved one. For $100, a personalized brick is placed in the front entrance or in the outside dining area. The location of the house is not yet finalized, but it will be near the IU Cyclotron, 2401 N. Milo B. Sampson Lane, north of Memorial Stadium.\nThe cyclotron plans to implement a state-of-the-art cancer therapy referred to as proton therapy where protons or subatomic particles travel at intense speeds, releasing energy once in contact with the target area. The treatment is unique due to its ability to minimize the damage caused to the healthy surrounding tissues.\nProton therapy is typically used to destroy cancerous tumors that are located near vital organs. The protons are able to deliver an intense dose of radiation to the infected area, bypassing the essential organ.\nProton therapy centers are scarce in the United States, due to the high costs of construction and equipment. Initial expenses cost roughly $80 million. But the maintenance of the center is conceivably lower in expense. Two proton centers currently exist in Loma Linda, Cal. and Boston, Mass. \nBloomington will be the third location to host such a facility and the first to offer free lodging facilities for the patients. Jill's House, Inc. and the proton center are expected to bring in an additional $7.3 million to the Bloomington community, Bud Howard said.\nBut it will add more than economic value to the area, he said. It will add prestige as well.\nIndividuals battling cancer will travel from far and wide to receive the advanced treatment in addition to a deeper sense of hope. With that traveling comes a need for food and accommodations.\nJill's House, Inc. will provide this necessity, saving each patient roughly $5,000 to $6,000. In addition, transportation will be supplied, giving patients and caregivers one less burden to bear.\nJill's House, Inc. is hoping to interact a great deal with school departments, welcoming students who wish to participate in the cause. Volunteers are always needed. The next fund raising effort will be the Bloomington's Fourth Annual Playmaker Basketball Tournament held Oct. 6-7. A portion of the proceeds will go toward "Jill's House, Inc."\n"Small steps are typically taken in the fight toward cancer, however this is a giant step," Bud Howard said.
(09/26/01 5:57am)
A recent poll of college students showed that 65 percent believe they will be millionaires someday.\nJust ask Chris Andrus, a junior and future millionaire.\n"I plan on owning a small business," he said. "With hard work, dedication and careful planning, I can be a millionaire." \nDespite high expectations, only a small percentage of college graduates end up with millions. \nThe last statistical analysis of the census abstract revealed that there are 72,038,400 college graduates in the United States, making up 25.6 percent of the general population.\nThere are about 5 million millionaires living in the United States, according to Wired magazine. Assuming all millionaires are college grads, millionaires make up only 6.9 percent of college graduates -- a far cry from the 65 percent polled by Ernst & Young who believed they would become part of the upper income bracket.\nAssociate Dean for Academics of the Kelley School of Business Bruce Jaffee said students have unrealistic expectations because of the people the media focus on.\n"We focus on the wealthy and extremely successful, not the ordinary working people," he said. \nIf asked if their parents are millionaires, most would say no, yet they believe that they will acquire this status, he said.\nJaffee also said students do not comprehend what $1 million is and how few people achieve that level of annual income. It is feasible for a college graduate -- after 30 years of working and careful investing -- to accumulate a net worth of more than $1 million. \nIt is not realistic to expect to be a millionaire by age 30 unless you are a professional athlete or come across a windfall, such as an inheritance or winning the lottery, Jaffee said. He would also remind students to consider inflation and other economic variables.\nAfter all, a million dollars won't buy as much in the future as it does today.\n"It is essential to consider inflation when calculating net worth," Professor of Economics Arlington Williams said. "$1 million in 30 years may be worth only a fraction of what it is today, so you may need $10 or $20 million to equal today's spending power." \nJaffee believes students should still aspire to become millionaires. He said the average college graduate earns $60,000 a year, and the average IU alumnus earns slightly more.
(09/19/01 5:24am)
IU's campus political groups are formally organizing and resuming regular activities for fall semester. Two groups will hold call-out meetings today. \nIU College Republicans will meet at 7 p.m. in Wylie Hall Room 005. The IUB Greens will meet at 8 p.m. in Ballentine Hall Room 005.\nFormer Indiana governor and alumnus Otis Bowen will speak at the College Republicans meeting. Bowen served eight terms in the Indiana House of Representatives before being elected governor in 1972.\nOn the agenda at the IUB Greens meeting is discussion of yearlong goals and ideas for campus and community projects, according to a press release.