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

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I A CALL To SERVICE olunteering ' once solely implied donning r army fatigues and raising a stiff hand to the command of Ten-hut! A lot has changed since then. In 1993, the word extended into realms of work outside of the military, including charity work, social work, community work, and others. Each year many U-M students elected to answer the call for humane service and dress in their own uniforms for battle. In this crusade, they were mobilized with the goal of improving community living, assisting those in need, and in the long-run, bringing about social change. Those willing to volunteer their time were numerous on the U-M campus. Many organizations relied heavily on student volunteers and the enthusiasm that accompanied them to keep their operations running. Hospitals, medical labs, research labs, and other vocational institutions only benefited from the services which students provided of their own free will. Other community organizations, such as those aiding senior citizens or the disabled, were kept alive by the people who helped themselves by helping others. There were numerous programs at the University which encouraged students ' interest and involvement. The Greek system mandated philanthropic work, while dorms formed special groups which joined altruists together. Other programs offered students credit for volunteer work and even provided various volunteering options. One such University program was Project Serve, which functioned as a liaison between the students and about 150 local service organizations. By offering information on such programs as Alternative Spring Break, Into the Streets, and women and children counseling, it provided ample opportu- nities for the students for positive volunteer work. According to the organizers, their mission was to foster, through com- munity service and social action, a student movement at the University of Michigan that though tfully addresses the chal- lenges that we face as a society. Student Co-Chair Maggie Kronk advocated the benefits of Project Serve: We are a positive organization looking towards the future with hope. We absolutely believe that what we are doing is helping others and educating others. Jon Nash, head of Into the Streets which dealt with such issues as homelessness, hunger, the environment, and more, said, It ' s a type of fulfillment for me to lead others into community service so that they can also receive the rewards that I have. Project Community was a program similar to Project Serve, however it was different in that students enrolled in the program and received academic credit for their hours worked. The courses offered covered a wide range of services, including leadership, intergroup relations, education, crimi- nal justice, and chemical dependency. Jeff Howard, director of the Office of Community Service Learning, believed that the benefits students gained from this program were plenti- ful. He commented, In Project Community, students have the opportunity to serve in the community while learning sociology. They come away from the experience having furthered their sense of social responsibility, their under- standing of inequality in this society, and with a heightened sense of self-awareness and their own values. Some students involved in this program or Project Serve found the experience essential to their human experience. Miriam Cotein, LSA Honors sophomore, asserted, I am involved with community service because I don ' t know how to live any other way. In addition to gaining self-satisfaction, many students felt that their volunteer work provided valuable experiences for future careers. Jenny Schafer, a volunteer at U-M ' s Home- Med, felt her work planted solid roots for her career in pharmacy: Working with the medical supplies has given me hands-on experience while allowing me to see another side of pharmacy outside of retail. It has also helped me to see the different options available in the field. Volunteers did not always receive monetary payment, but for the many individuals who displayed the uniform of selflessness and dedicated themselves to the welfare of oth- ers, they certainly received the badge of goodwill. By ( Ei[een Mombk 44 Michigan Life

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HEALTH CDAZE - f yaury free. Fat free. J 7 Low calorie. Re- . H HH duced fat and calories. NoMSG ' s. substitute. These words were a part of U-M student ' s everyday vocabulary. They were heard on radio and television ads, read in newspapers and seen in grocery stores. But for some people, especially the students of U-M, these were not simply words. This was a way of life, and it wasn ' t learned overnight. It took not only serious label reading and comparative shop- ping, but the inner drive to want to be a healthy person. So, what constituted a healthy person, and why were people becoming so fanatical about it ? Unfortunately, many students came to college and suddenly changed their regular eating and exercise habits because it was cool or fashion- able. But, they really didn ' t know the real reasons behind a healthy diet and exercise. Those who did know were people who worked hard every day at the life style they chose for themselves. Included were the partial vegetar- ians, or those who ate white meat and fish occasionally, and full vegetarians or vegans , those who completely omitted all types of meat, eggs, milk and other dairy products from their diet. What were their reasons? Health. I choose to eat healthy because it makes me fell more alive, more energetic, said Junior Jennifer Yu. But sometimes, I get a craving for chicken or a burger and I realize it ' s just a passing thing. This proved it took hard work and determination to live this way, so most needed to be really serious; it took a while to adjust to this new way of life. There are two main things to remember: moderation and a balanced diet, Yu added. Then everything else will fall into place. What about those who didn ' t live a vegetar- DAZE ian life style for health reasons alone? David Miller, a graduate student in the School of Pharmacy said, It takes a more substantial amount of land to support a meat-eating diet than it does a vegetarian diet. That ' s one of the reasons I became a vegetarian. Eating healthy was only half the battle. Hand in hand with diet came exercise. If students ate well and got plenty of exercise, they were well on their way to a completely healthy life style. I try to incorporate exercise into my schedule at least three times per week, as well as eating a vegetariandiet, said Maggie La Pietra, a recent UM graduate. Modera- tion and substitution are important as well. There are several products on the market that are great substitutes for less-healthy ones and you can hardly tell the difference. Just explore and see what ' s out there. Dan Phillips, who worked out at the Intramural Building regu- larly, said exercise was the key to a healthy way of life. As long as you eat well and keep active, you can afford to splurge every once and a while. Consistency is the most impor- tant factor, because if you want results, then you have to keep at it. You won ' t get anything accomplished otherwise. Also, for those interested in a change in taste, there were several restaurants around Ann Arbor that were worth exploring. One that got quite a buzz around campus was Seva Restaurant and Market. Our primary focus is fresh, good food, said manager Linda Jaseck. We have entrees every day with unique and different specials. Our chargrilled vegetables are really popular; we also have a menu with vegan foods as well as a whole section of fat free food. Their most popular dish? The Smothered Burrito. Sound interesting? Who ever said a healthy diet had to be boring?! fry ' Ebjse 9-(ardebect i Michigan Life 43 Ji

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Ellen Middlebrook help pir hn il touches on rho meal prepared i v - -W Helping in the kitchen, volunteers of the John Kendra, fifth-year graduate student, St. Mary ' s Student Parish ' s Hunger helps with washing dishes as the December Coalition assist with the Friday meal for the 3rd Hunger Coalition came to a close, homeless. -- Jimmy Basse -- Jimmy Basse Michigan Life 45