University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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1) K. Lischka 2) K. Lischka 1) Using her life as an example, Oprah Winfrey explains that any dream can become a reality. 2) For each individual, greatness is possible explains stressed Oprah Winfrey in her speech to students. 3) Lonise Bias urged individuals ove selves and dare to to different. 3) E. Cometz Speakers 33

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32 Speakers to 1) Oprah Winfrey answers questions from the audience in the O ' Connell Center. 2) Lonise Bias stresses that she comes fend no one. Lectures emphasizing individuality and greatness were given by both Oprah Winfrey and Lonise Bias, mother of the late Maryland basketball star, Len Bias. Oprah Winfrey spoke for an hour to more than 7,500 students and residents in the O ' Connell Center. She explained that a dream is possible if individuals themselves to it possible Winfrey urged the audience to seize the moment. She encouraged the audience to make a dif- ference and wished for each individual triumph. Lonise Bias to 600 students, faculty and Gainesville residents to kick off the University of Florida ' s Collegiate Drug Awareness Week. She stated that she loved each individual present, even though she did not personally know them. Bias stressed that each individual must have love for himself. She believed that her son died to save a multitude and it takes tragedy to bring about a change, her son has done more in death than in life. Bias ended by asking who will dare to be different. Anyone can go along with the crowd. Ursala Flecha Words Of Wisdom 2) E. Cometz

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1) E. Cometz The doors of the Reitz Union swung back and forth daily with students various errands. The J. Wayne Reitz Union offered many services to students ranging from haircuts to public. The Arts and Crafts Center located on the ground floor offered leisure courses and workshops. The Center was equipped with tools, equipment and a library. Some workshops offered were colored clay sculpture, broom making and junk jewelry making. Students rented tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and other camping gear from The Outfitters, an equipment rental center. This center located in the basement of the Union, made a relaxing weekend under the stars possible for students. Salads, fresh deli sandwiches, beer and wine combined with liv e bands on weekends and daily movies provided an exciting break for students. The Orange and Brew, with its pub-like also served as a resting place, a meeting place and a study area as well as an e ating establishment. Students had their choice of hand- dipped ice cream cones, shakes and fresh baked cookies at the Sugar Cone. Trying to remain fit and trim was for all those who passed by and dared to peek. The Games Area offered billiards, bowling, skeeball, and over 40 video games for students with time to spare. The Reitz Union Cinema provided students with classics and quality Blockbuster weekends the latest releases and biggest hits of the year. The Heart Of Campus 2) E. Cometz 1) Varden Studios utilize space at the Union to take Senior Portraits for the Tower Yearbook. 2) A full-service cafeteria provides well-balanced Meals for students living on and off 3) An added convenience of the Union is the Barber shop, where a haircut doesn ' t cost you an arm and a leg. 34 Reitz Union 3) E. Cometz