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

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During Michigan Student Assembly elections in November, a candidate chalks the sidewalk to publicize his name. The heated battle between the Blue Party and Students First was displayed on sidewalks all over campus. S. Tedjosufcmana photo ORGANIZATIONS 209

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Front Row: Nhu Nguyen, Courtney Istre. Kabir Seth, Paya! Patel, Justine Silver, Karla Schaffer, Frances Benson, Stephanie Watson, Jessica Snatzman, Xiao Li, Fernando Yarza Row 2: Sarah Maynard, Jennifer Vassil, Jennifer Parker, Kelty Um, Deepa Patel. Lynne Stockier, Jenny Gerteisen, Lisa Slominski, Amelia Deschamos. Saran Snepherd, Heather Astenoa, Brynn Wade, Emity Kort Row 3: Laurn Ochos, Bernard Sia, John Cooper. Jordan Pratzel, Heather Gnffee, Melissa Kading. Heather Hubbard, Erik Sippola, Johnny Anderson -Dam, Nicole Marti, Matt Kockanek, Don Kossick. Tara Thomas, Rula Nassar. Mike Pearson Back Row: Michele Albertson, Suruchi Lall. Katharine Pflaum, Eric J. Eueweke, Pamela Handiey, Evan Deriko, Dan Jacobs. Kelly Anderson, Amy Grude, Karen Bar. S. Thomas photo Waste I Recyclinj Keegan Mahoney, Doug Urguhart R. McTear photo Management Services Team 208 MlCHlOANENS ANKNSIAN

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Front Row: Scott Lutz, Ryan Blay, Stephanie Vachirasudlekha, Lisa Vo. Maria Simon, Wayne Yang, Carl Grand Back Row: Mary Kisor, Richard Denardis, Matthew Lafer, Jonathan West, Brian Netter, Alex Mendiola, Craig Gaynier, Michael Gould. Y. Qrarvua photo University Hellenic Front Row: Nancy Chinonis, Anna Moniodis, Ariana Bostian-Kentes, Alice ShuWa, Elisabeth Liadis Row 2: Maria Serras, Mary Zervos, Kristina Stefanou, Kristina Pouios, Ellee Dean. Chris Apostolens Back Row: Carl Pogonchefl. Cheney Schopieray, Kontantinos Ghirtis, Chris Soves. Stephan Stamatis, Konstatntions Chrysochoidis Y. (jranata photo By Kim Schaich The Hellenic Student Association (HSA) strove to further awareness of the Hellenic culture on campus. HSA met regularly at Thanos ' Lamplighter to discuss activities that promoted multicultural exchange while maintaining the educational experience of University students. Junior history major Nancy Chinonis said, Being part of the Hellenic Student Association has helped me to become a better person, has enhanced my leadership abilities, and has given me the opportunity to learn many things about my background that I had not known. HSA began this year with a picnic at Wheeler Park. For the past couple years HSA organized a Hellenic Cultural Month, and this year it focused on Greek music. There were guest lecturers from Cornell University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis who spoke about aspects of Greek music. Live performances included the Pittsburgh Byz- antine Choir and Rembetiki music hosted by the Firefly Club. HSA participated in the Tour of the Middle East and co-spon- sored the Balkan Film Festival. They collaborated with the University Foundation for Modern Greek Studies to set up a series of lectures about the Byzantine Era. Other events included a Never on a Sunday Dance, a Tavli (Backgammon) Tournament, Greek cooking lessons, and Greek folk dancing lessons. The success of HSA ' s events were attributed to their entertaining nature. Sophomore political science major Alice Shukla described her experience with HSA as meeting a great group of friends that works together to increase awareness about our culture and traditions throughout campus, to Hellenes and phil-Hellenes. My favor- ite HSA memories are our trip to Montreal, and our efforts to recruit volunteers for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. ZIU MlCHIGANENSIAN