University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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, i- t UNC COURSES Photograph by Stephen Goldstein MMON First-year student Jessica McClintic practices Self-defense skills during class . Many women believed it was crucial to protect themselves in case of an assault. For the third year in a row, North Campus Commons ' Administrative Office offered Un- common Courses. The courses were meant to give students practical experience in several areas and an opportunity to meet other students. It provided them with a relaxed atmosphere that was not a regular part of the academic world. Uncommon Courses was originated by the suggestion of a student who noticed the success the University Activities Center ' s (UAC) Un- common Courses on Central Campus. After the student left the University, Helen Welford took over the programs and became the director. Welford also taught the Scottish Country Danc- ing course. No one steals students from anyone else because we always have some courses that can ' t take any more students. We were looking for courses that were similar to UAC ' s. Self- Defense had been building for a while until we couldn ' t take any more students. We had courses that we started this semester, but they were not so successful and we had to drop them, said Welford. The administrative office offered Bartending, Scottish country Dancing, Womyn ' s Self Defense, Tai Chi Chuan, and a Department of Public Safety and University Health Service peer education programs workshop. One of the instructors for the popular Bartending class, Ken Mallwitz, stated, Honestly, I do it for the money, but the students are always fun to teach. I ' m trying to return to school because I dropped out. I couldn ' t afford to stay in because of financial reasons. I got my experience from work- ing in the Nectarine. I learned from a hands-on-experience point-of-view. You can read about it, but unless you apply it, the skill won ' t be learned. School of Natural Resources junior Theda Rogers stated, I wanted to try bartending because I would like to be a bartender on the side. I thought it would be a new challenge and exciting. If I decide to bartend, the money I pay now will pay off in the future. If I decide not to professionally bartend, it will still always be a useful skill I can Self Defense class because she wanted to learn how to protect herself in case of an attack. So many women have been raped or physically harassed; I decided not to take my chances. I really like the class, too, said Smith. Welford also remarked, There ' s no pressur The courses were constructed so that the studen could unwind after a regular academic day. We ' r having a good time. I ' m happy to be able to hel students get more experience with learning ou side of credited courses. I hope that more studen sign up for courses next year and we can give them more variety. -Myrna Jackso use. LSA senior Julie Smith enrolled in the Womyn ' s 130 Northern Exposure

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