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

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Members listen to the directors of the Half-Shekel Campaign. Meet- ings utHillel.u Jewish student com- munity center, helped organize the cro -campus campaign. Campaign Chair Ari Nisman speaks to members of the Half- Shekel Campaign about fund-rais- ing. The group looked to raise $1 from each member of the Jewish community. UJA Haff-Shekd Campaign photo courtesy of the Half-Shekel Campaign I n an effort to unite the 6,000 Jewish mem bers, including 4,000 undergraduates, of the University, the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) kalf Shekel campaign took full force in Febru- kry using every medium from Diag boards to hishbowl tables to gather a following. The kroup ' s ult imate objectives were immense, et according to the campaign chair and senior ' Business Communications major Ari Nisman, pery attainable. The organization aimed to preate a feeling of identity among Jewish stu- jients by bringing to light the importance of the hommunity. Members aimed to instill the idea pf tzedakah (righteousness charity) to unify | tudents of the Jewish faith. By asking for a -1 donation from participants, students were kiven a button, half maize and half blue, as |vell as an invitation to a potluck Shabbat (tinner, a Purim party in March and a campus- ivide seder for Passover. The money was donated toward the local Ann Arbor Jewish federation. The initiative originated with Michael lirooks, United Jewish Appeal member and ilillel executive director. He wanted to 1 chieve total participation by students of the sewish community based on God ' s request of Moses to take a census, and to collect a half- ihekel from Israelites (Exodus 30:1 1-13). The ct created a sense of community among the eople, and Brooks wanted to bring that feel- ig to students. Nisman took a student leader- hip role, and aimed to express a Jewish Jentity. He asserted that if the campaign ould succeed at Michigan, it could succeed nywhere. Kristin Long photo courtesy of the Half-Shekel Campaien pbolo rounesv of Ih. Half-Shekel Campaign Half-Shekel Campaign-Front nw: Rachel Zachcr. Enc Tenncn. Lidore Amit. Rebecca Sweder. Usa Schwartz. Andrea Harron. Sara Uttauer. Brett Rothman. MISM h.ir.i. Sret.m M.iher. Am;, Jdblin Row : Amy Ravin. Josh Degcnslctn. Tatyn Pinchasik. Neil Roseiuweig. Eric Topel. Brett Schulman. Ttxld RuwnMmh. Becca Kauman. Alison Benedikt. Anthony Scaglionc. Dina Goldwasser. Megan Nesbin Row 3: Jeff Erschler. Jon Arnold. Courtney. Sam Grobtn. Rob Gteebel. Sam Fuchs, Ari Nisman. Josh Eckhaus. Dannv Wachler. Josh Brayer. Jason Cohen. Marty Maddin. Saaion Uighold. Blake Schulman. Evan Schaffer Organizations 197

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r Air Force ROTC: Front row : Christine Baker. Marisa McCulloch, Darlene D. Gines, Jessica Taylor, Leamon Jones, Andrew Choi, Andy Hoisington. Phoenix Hauser, Brian Phelps, Tracy Evans, David BarreraRow 2: Mark Crow, Chris Southard, Jose A. Rivas. Swamir B. Iyer, Mark A. Schulman, Joseph Campo, John J. Dumont, Samuel Kwan, David Paton. Omar Cantu Row 3: Matt Tinkham. Barbara Moans, Jason Redlin. Jesse Lamarano. Jason Poster Row 4: Jamie Rademacher. Steven Fall, Darlene Galido, Aaron Brooks, David Newberry, Ceehl C. Phillips, Shane Blackmer. Kevin ManUnani. Michael J. Shreves. David Pratt Army ROTC-f ront row:Kristine A. Sullivan. Rolando R. Rodriguez, Mike Carroll, Ron Doane, Lesley Wang, Carl Brooks, Mike S alma. Brian Blaekstone, Richard D. Gruhh II Row 2:SFC. Randy Luccro, Allison Lane. Douglas Stivers. Catarina Tran. Johanna Knoch. Selena Onega. Prahhjot Grewal, Nicole Riclscha. Sara Carlson. Monica Narhi. Krislic Ledford, Nicholas Leaver, Aaron Anderson, Lawrence Cho, LTC. Clive G. Buchan Row 3:Cpt. Eric Smith, Jamila B. Webh. Amelia Van Voorthuysen. Cathlcen Totin. Jeremiah Heller. Darren GoeU. Kenny Kuniyuki. Yuki Kuniyuki. Stephanie Amsler. Stephanie Petunia Beck. Jared Lampe. Andrew Kilpatrick. Michael C. Lochner. Major Sanford Blanton Row 4:Mai. Cliff White. Todd Gladis. Albert Hou. Janna Scott. Rob Lundy. Todd Crane. Becca Whitten. Scott Pence. Abid Abdelrahman. Matthew Kelly, Brian Meade. Benjamin Sandefur, Ben Johnson. Kevin Straley. Sgt. Sumrell Row 5:Daniel Florey. Neil Hadpawat. Kevin Janicki. Steven A. Ihrke. Dan Kent. Randv Riker Jason Hcnrv Lievens. William T. Dexter HI. John Ceo Mark Holly photo courtesy of Army ROTC LSA Junior Cadet Kuniyuki fires his .22 rifle for the Army ROTC rifle team. Practicing was a part of the intensive training to prepare ROTC students for careers in the Army. Cadet Ortega, LSA sophomore, repels off the Dental School Build ing with the help of SFC Lu Field training exercises and physi- cal training were a required part of the Army ROTC training prog A Air Force ROTC ir Force ROTC members trained both acatiam . demically and physically to become offic- ers in the United States Air Force after gradua- tion. Students were required to participate in a) one hour Leadership Lab each week; theyj learned both leadership skills as well as na- tional defense policies. They were also trained) in Air Force history and the Air Force ' s impact) on society. In addition to officer training for the Ai Force, the group participated in communit service. The proceeds from their annu Haunted House, held in North Hall, were nated to the Ronald McDonald House. Emma Cartwrig Armv ROTC 1 96 Organizations photo courtesy of Army ROTC The 80 members of Army ROTC were bus training to become future army officer and participating in community servic projects. The purpose of Army ROTC was train cadets for careers as officers in the Unite States Army. Training consisted of a vigorous pr gram of both physical and academic skills) Cadets were required to participate in fiel training exercises and physical training thre days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Centr Campus Recreation Building (CCRB). Army ROTC members also performec community service for the Ronald McDonak House by cooking meals and cleaning. Ronald McDonald House also received proceeds from the Army ROTC ' s annu Haunted House, which was held in October i North Hall. Emma Cartwngr

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Michigan League Programming Board - Front row: Shat ' ali Dua. Kiran Chaudhri, Elizabeth Somsel Row 2: Graham Mills, Benita Murrel, Jamie Shmalo Not Pictured: Clara Chen, Ellery Hguam. Juliane Morian, Ayanna Triplett. Dina Disaputro, Roslind Sukendart Residence Hall Association - Front row: Nicholas D. Fair, Fatu Cissoko. Robert L. Gree Elizabeth Handzlik. Becky Beamish, Jennifer Delaney. Dayna Frey, Mary Ramirez Row 2: Jo Bernstein, Rhonda Fletcher, Sarah Sosbe, John Tsien, Lisa Keyser, Erica Guice, Ryan Dorfma Row 3: Liz Mann, Marisa S. Thomas, Melissa Jusco, Virkam Vaisaya, Philip Randall. Christin Mikesell, Sonia Mathew Row 4: Ian Anthony Lucas, Aisha M. Jones, Randall A. Suis, Colin Steele Row 5: James Kovacs, Tim Wright, Michael St. John. Tyson Herberger photo courtesy of Michigan League Programming .l.ii ilildliu M.ili.mil.il Michigan League Programming The Michigan League Programming Board consisted of an enthusiastic group of stu- dent volunteers who assisted in the planning and implementation of student activities in the Michigan League. The group was responsible for events including workshops, educational seminars, cultural and social events as well as entertainment programs. Such events included programs on current issues which students were interested in, concerts by local artists, and cul- tural or ethnic presentations. As an active orga- nization on campus, the group served the needs of the University community. Jaime Feder Residence Had Association The Residence Hall Association (RHA) was the second largest student government or- ganization on campus, representing the stu- dents in all the residence halls. RHA worked cooperatively with the house councils in each of the 1 5 residence halls, as well as Martha Cook and the Henderson House. The organization was divided into three standing committees as well as numerous Task Forces dedicated to providing the best home-away-from-home en- vironment for students. The Internal Program- ming Committee organized RHA special events including the RHA movie channel, Pre- Class Bash 1996, and the Residential News Network. RHA dedicated hours of service and spirit and reiterated its slogan as the Student Voice in Residence Halls. Kristin Long 198 Organizations Queer Unity Project ueer Unity Project (QUP) welcomed and united not only members of the gay and lesbTan community, but also bisexual and trans- gender individuals as well. Members organized rallies, lobbied for crucial issues and partici- pated in letter writing campaigns. QUP also brought Wilson Cruz, from television ' s My So-Called Life, to the University for a Na- tional Coming-Out Day speech. QUP also re- cruited Linda Villarosa to speak during African American month. Members initiated special events such as a Jeans Day and the Kiss-in to promote homosexual issues around campus. Kristin Long Sappho Gamma Phi In its first year under a new name, Sappho Gamma Phi provided an opportunity for lesbian and bisexual women to discuss is- sues and topics with individuals of similar af- filiation. According to sophomore women stud- ies and philosophy major Neela Ghoshal, It was important to provide a safe space where these women could share their lives and the political issues in it. Sappho Gamma Phi joined forces with Queer Unity Project to spon- sor speaker Linda Villarosa ' s visit to the Uni- versity in February. They also helped fund an event featuring Dar Williams, a feminist folk singer. Kristin Long Student Volunteer Shannon Sakesewski sorts and files articles in the Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Programs Office (LGBPO). The library speciali .cd in lesbian, gay and bisexual literature and information on special events.