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

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er Unity Project - Front row: Neela Joy Ghoshal. Armando Landin. Rebekah Blonshine, phanie Cervelli, Douglas Barns, Jeanette Trudell. Ryan LaLonde Row 2: David Ginsberg, Sappho Gamma Phi - Front row: Lisa DeBruine. S.K.R.. Adrienne, Alison Bell. Linsey rian Deleon, Ozell Hayes, Emily Marker. Cory Fryling. Benn Howard, Cristopher Van Elk, Simms, Rebecca Thompson Row 2: Aimee Germain. Kirsten Thompson. Amanda Gail Miller, itthew Booker Neela Ghoshal, Majorie Schreiber, Sara Falls, Emily Frydrych IT photo courtesy of Michigan League Programming Members of the Michigan League Programming Board paint a banner to be hung outside of the League. Students dedicated their time to ensure that League activities ran smoothly. files magazine articles for the LGBPO library. The office served as a hub for smaller groups like Queer Unity Project and Sappho Gamma Phi. layout by Kristin Long Jacqueline Mahannah Jacqueline Mahannah Organizations 199

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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.

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During a Halloween hayride. mem- bers of Phi Sigma Pi attempt to make the perfect s ' more. The hay- ride was the first in the organization ' s history, and was one of many events the group spon- sored. photo courtesy of t Zn Members of the Phi Sigma Pi hon- ors fraternity congregate during a Rush event in September. The co- ed I ' raternity served asacommunity service organization, and as a social outlet for students. Golden Key President Jessica Cobb speaks to a fellow Golden Key member on AIDS Awareness. Cobb facilitated many discussions on the issue, informing members on the devastating illness. 200 + Organizations