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

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For these founders of Diversity Days, a bus trip parks smiles as well as bright ideas. The students were participants in Leadershape. where the foundation for the multicultural week was besun. At a brain storming session, the muses behind Diversity Days dis- cuss their idea for a week celebrat- ing multiculturalism at the Univer- sity. Diversity Days were held fromFeb m ' ' photo courtesy of Diversity Days photo courtesy of Diversity Days Joshua Grwnberg chijjan Journal of Political Science-Front row: Ethan Handelman. Preya Sharma, Rob Diversity Days Front row: Karen Roos, Jennifer Darmanin. Adam Schlifke. Hong Pham.Amit fton. Lesley Kagan Row 2: Kara Chessman. Edna Yang. Chris McVety, Jenni Wong. Ju- Vaidya Row 2: Jennifer Bucholz. Starra Pollard. Shantha Rau. Deepak D ' Souza, Sarah Tail, un Song Row 3: Joseph Heckendorn, Michael Elkon. Andrew Mathews. Jeff Clune, Keri Bourasaw. Aarti Raheja. Jill Manske i athan Blavin. Amy J. Pung Organizations 227

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Cottege Democrats The College Democrats had a large amount of people interested in get- ting involved because of the Presidential elec- tion, according to Public Relations Chair Eric Tamarkin. The College Dems assisted in the campaign by educating the campus about Democratic candidates, bringing in speakers including Rep. Lynn Rivers and postering the campus. Tamarkin added, We also had the opportunity to see the President a couple of times because Michigan was such a key state. After the election, they continued to sponsor campus-wide events and activities. 4 Jenny Slate Cottege Republicans The College Republicans provided students with the chance to hear and express views related to the Republican Party. The group was very active in the elections and has worked very closely with candidates, asserted Nicho- las Kirk, a junior in LSA who was also presi- dent of the College Republicans. The group ' s primary goals were to spread the Republican ideals of low taxes, limited government and free markets on the campus, and assist in the election of GOP candidates, continued Kirk. Members were not only active during the elec- tions, but remained so throughout the year by bringing influential speakers to campus. The College Republicans were also highlighted in The New York Times, on MSNBC.COM and in David Brock ' s new national best-selling book, The Seduction of Hillary Rodham. Dan Hennes Michigan Journal of Political Science The Michigan Journal of Political Science, which was published once a semester, at- tracted thesises from undergraduates all over the country. Three to four works were published along with two or three book reviews which were written by the editing staff. In order to make the journal more visible on campus plans were made to increase marketing techniques. Our aim is to recognize and promote the study of political science through academic work, explained the editor of the journal, junior politi- cal science major Preya Sharma. We want to show the best of undergraduate work. 4 Dawn Spechler Diversity Days During the Leadershape conference in the summer of 1996, 10 students devel- oped a new idea to unite the many cultural groups at the University. Diversity Days began merely as an idea, but during the week of February 10-14, it became a reality. Each day covered a different topic: Monday was Reli- gious Studies; Tuesday focused on Gender Is- sues, Wednesday dealt with Sexual Orienta- tion, Our America: Race Ethnicity and Pride was Thursday ' s theme; and Friday was entitled, Share your Pride. Organizers found speak- ers, planned film screenings and discussion tables to answer questions and promoted stu- dent awareness on the issues. The University community congregated at the Power Center, the Union, and Angell Hall to join in the Cel- ebration of Similarities. 4 Kristin Long Mark Wolly College Republicans: Front Row: Mark J. Lamias, Maija Cirulis, Adam Silver, Jennifer Skomer, Becky Beamish, Amy Paulsen, Kevin Cox Row 2: David Kivisaari, David Taub, Eric Roberts. Jeremy Mollison, Elias T. Xenos, Jim Young, Mark Potts Row 3: Nick Kirk, Andrew Nelson, David Chacin, Rich Kovacik, Steve Waterbrook, Michael Haas, Patrick Elkins, Michael S. Pomorski. Juliette Cox College Democrats-Front Row: Jeff Harris, Marion Dixon, Susi Berger. Shavannia Williaml Brian Raf Row 2: Chris Kaye. Edna Yang, Jae-Jae Spoon, Erin Essenmacher, Eric Tamarki| Nick Fleury 226 + Organizations

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Hong Kong Student Association- Joey Chan, Ivy Ivgan, David Siu, Betty Lok, Franklin Wong, Hurean Cultural Association-Front row: Jimmy Chang, Jennifer Lo, Kelly Huang, Shelb Andy Chan, Janice Yeung, Kenneth Chan. Kelvin Wong Wong Row 2: Robert Cheng. Chia Pai, Marvin Eng, Daniel Chui activities At the ITASA, members of TASA stand aside the van which brought them to Northwestern University. The conference united TASA chapters across the country. layout by Kristin Long 228 + Organizations