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

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University Activities Center Student Alumni Council The University Activities Center (UAC) was the central programming body for the University. Senior communications major Almaz Kinder, president of UAC, said, UAC receives all of its funding from the students, so technically, every registered student is a mem- ber. We are 36,000 members strong ! The year brought forth numerous new UAC programs: MUSKET presented Caba- ret, and Amazin ' Blue performed at Rackham Auditorium. When asked what the UAC ' s greatest quality was, Kinder replied, UAC is a special place that fosters learning, friendship and fun. + Virginia Hiltz Michigan Union Board of Representatives The Michigan Union Board of Representa- tives maintained the strength of the Union and ensured that the student voice was heard. Chairman Peter Lee, senior biology and eco- nomics major, said, The Board worked to instill the idea of the Union as a unifying force. It hosted Escapade ' 96, an evening for new students, and a pep rally for Parents Weekend. The primary focus of the Board in 1997 was the renovation of the fourth floor that would create new student office space. To represent and unite the Michigan Union Board of Representatives enhanced the University experience creating new opportuni- ties for students and continuing student tradi- tions. -Kristin Long The students of today will one day become the students of tomorrow. With this in mind, it was the goal of the Student Alumni Council to involve students with alumni before they graduated. SAC worked throughout to year to plan activities like Parents Weekend and Homecoming, both weekend-long events that brought generations of the University together. Despite an early date, Parents Weekend proved once again to be a success for the group. Comedian Steven Wright performed at a Satur- day evening show, and a tailgate brunch before the football game set the spirit before students and parents headed to Michigan Stadium. Kristin Long Inter-Cooperative Council With the coordinated efforts of the Inter- Cooperative Council, students enjoyed the benefits of the cooperative movement while they learned from it. The council educated students about the movement, as well as leader- ship and conflict resolution. It also oversaw all aspects of cooperative living, including mainte- nance and finances. The residents of each house took responsibility for their own experiences. The organization was responsible for many of the functions within the system, and worked to ensure successful experiences for the students involved. Jaime Feder Students and their parents dine during the annual SAC Parents Weeken planned and sponsored by SAC, and in end-long festivities such as a pregame b r nr h Joshua Greenherg University Activities Center - Front Row: Scott Fera Row 2: Crystal Smith, Chrystal Parker, Lyell Haynes, Ayanna Triplet!, In Paik, Jessica Polsky, Walden Chu Row 3: Joshua Ginsberg, Adeel Ahmad, Mary Kisor, Almaz Kinder, Hallie Lipin. Emily Hu, Nicole Kim Row 4: Shahaf Abileah, Michael Newberry. Karina Miller, Michael Mittelman, Rob Long, Andrew Serowik, Charles Dulin 2184 Organizations Q ft A Student Alumni Council - Front Row: Brandi L. Weaver, Lillian Sze. Wendy Ollinger, Kara Kobr ycki, Rita Kha Laureen Barramcda, Jenny S. Kim, Rebecca Mantcria, Susan Port, Kale Sloan, Kavel Singh Row 2: Adrienne Gutierrez, ( Resnick, Ann Kolkman, Soha Shah, Danielle Y. Baker, Anne Meyerson, Jenny House, Cory Sorensen, Deborah Wa; Hannah Weiss, Rebecca Perlmutter, Lisa Leventhal, Jennie Coakley, Sandra Brucning, Karen Hannon. Jennifer Cappell , 3: Maurice E. Finnegan HI, Andrea Smith, Allison Sherman, Roxana Saborio, Rachel Klamo, Rendc M. Tomlinson, Je Lum, Dana Escales, Christina Allen, Mitchell Corwin, Kelly Korreck Row 4: Emily Davis, Deborah M. Sobczak, Jen Schaufler, Sharon K. Florance, Amanda Kothe, Chetan Mehta, Ramy Hassan, Kevin Murphy, Erika A. Taylor, Co Donovan, Katie Liming, Nicole Stylski, Tayrn Pinchasik, Laura Cochrane Row 5: Jake Cohen, Christian Ei Icr. Brenda D Steven Scharf. Marisa Thomas, Angela Povilaitis, Amy Zandarski, Jason Luke, Rob Martinson, Lara Goluhowski. Wes S Evan Schaffer, Saaron Laighold, Jeff Shank, Seth Mcrl, Courtney A. Beck, Erin Cipra, Charlie Ofstcin

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j Nursing Council - Front Row: Jenny Carney, Jennifer McGeown, Mary Pohanka, Jennifer ' Nelson Row 2: Tricia Letourneau, Amy Farley. Liz Wilschke, Kathy Huffman. Jenny Berk, Gerard Castaneda, Amy Puty, Meg Mountianhear Not Pictured: Becky Amo, Laurie Pierce. Kim Block. Meg Tvaska, Molly Mclnlyre, Allissa Enriquez, Kristin Snow National Student Nursing Association - Front Row: Aarti Parekh, Tanya Venton. Jennifer Nelson, Molly Mclntyre Row 2: Kyle Rinehart, Arita Sywenkyj, Susan Raterink. Julia Paul. Jennifer Ivinson, Mary Lynn Hawk Row 3: Megan Oleszek, Kalhy Huffman, Sharon Hoover. Holidae Bauman, Shannon Johnson. Joshua Pietsch. Bonnie Mobley Michigan Initiatives for Women ' s Heatih The Michigan Initiatives for Women ' s Health proved students can make a difference by participating and in active learning, said Amy Seetoo, program assistant. They compiled a list of related courses in other disciplines. This list was so unprecedented that many other universities feel three years behind the University in the process, said Seetoo. The group published a mentorship guide of research opportunities and gave out grants for multi-disciplinary research involving women ' s health issues. They provided re- sources for students that the group felt were pertinent. National Student Nursing Association The National Student Nursing Association was a group that strived to support and promote professionalism in nursing while strengthening links with nurses across the country, said Sharon Hoover, a senior nursing major. This local chapter of the national organization sponsored nursing pro- fessional panels to provide professional con- nections for students as well as publicize health issues. Also, the group participated in a fun Halloween program at Mott Children ' s Hospi- tal, coordinated a charity bowl-a-thon, and vol- unteered at an Ann Arbor soup kitchen. They also helped a great deal at the Ronald McDonald House, a hotel housing parents of hospitalized children, whom they aided with both services and funds. NSNA stood for action and values in nursing. stories by Jaime Feder Jacqueline Mahannali Nursing Council The Nursing Council was a coordinating assembly of nursing stu- dents and an intermediate between students and faculty, said Amy Farley, a nursing sopho- more. Members raised concerns within the school, promoted professionalism, and im- proved nursing courses. The Council also tried to change the bus schedule to include the Nurs- ing School Building, sponsored a pretest of the nursing licensing exams, and publicized current health issues. They also promoted social ties between nursing students and faculty. In all their activities, the Nursing Council improved student life, u Multicultural Nursing Students Association The Multicultural Nursing Students Association dedicated itself to supporting students of color. They provided a positive environment for nursing students of color and strengthened relations between stu- dents and faculty. The Association assisted the community regularly. They, in conjuncture with other students in medically related disci- plines, held programs and health fairs for medi- cally unserved people to assist and educate them. They earned money from soda can drives for charities, sponsored a Minority Alumni Day, held a Salsa Meringue Workshop, and kept in close contact with other minority orga- nizations. The organization also promoted mi- nority history months. MNSA was a support for nursing students of color and improved inter- cultural relations in the community. Organizations + 217

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Members of SAC listen to Ann Kolkman. the vice president of services, as she informs the group about their most recent project. Kolkman is one of many students dedicated to plan- ning and organizing events for future and present Members of the SAC take a break from their meeting to refuel with some brain food. Dinner breaks were very popular, because for these students, it was never all work and no play hoto courtesy of Student Alumni Council photo courtesy of Student Alumni Council photo courtesy of Student Alumni Council Sarah Smucke r ' ichigan Union Board of Representatives - Front Row: Kevin Laliberte, Bruce Pringle. Inter-Cooperative Council - Front Row: Kristen Nimelli. Audra Patterson, Michelle orah Terraferma, Amy Georgatsos, Peter Lee, Terri S. Petersen, Erik J. Schnurstein Row Johansen Row 2: Tressia Hutchinson, Gillian Coulter, Sarah Johnson Row 3: Bradford I : Martin Sichel, Almaz Kinder. Kerin McQuaid Borland, Liz Ryan, Andrew K. Shotwell. Karrer. Chuck Rees. James Jones mir Khariwala, Audrey Schwimmer. Yejide Peters, Paul Schissler, Jasmine Khambatta Organizations 219