University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Women In Communications Do not be deceived by the title of Women in Communications. Not only women communications majors were allowed. Men or women from any major were welcome at all club meet- ings and functions. The skills taught by this group were worthwhile to each and every member. The club focused on the practicality of resume writing, interview skills, business etiquette, and assertiveness. President, Felicia French explained, WICI is not just another student organization. We want the words ' practicality ' and ' efficiency ' associated with our group. The quarterly media night was the big event sponsored by WICI in which professionals from the media dis- cussed their careers. —Wendy Wessman Joanna Alvarez (Historian). Nancy Alvarez (Treasurer). Patricia Delao (Special Events Coordinator), Carmen Dominguez (Treasurer), Felicia French (President), Maria Jimenez (Publicity Director), Stephanie Kuehler (Internship Coordinator), Amy Mancz.ak (Professor Liason), Lisa Murray (Publicity Director), Lisa Newberry (Vice President), Laura Sencion (Organization Consultant). Cheryl Simmons (Internal Affairs Coordinator), Marissa Suarez (Special Events Coordinator), Helen Trevino (Programming Director). Photo by Bruce Weimer. Besides promoting the empowerment of women in society, the two other major goals of the U of YWCA in 1990 were to eliminate racism and to help the home- less. Many programs were implemented to help the YWCA achieve their goals. Said Alex Limon, YWCA historian, . . . we had a speaker . . . come talk about interna- tional racism, and we also had a careeer clothing drive for the homeless. YWCA supplied food and clothes for many of the homeless and raised funds by partici- pating in Mardi Gras and by selling candy. In this way, the U of MA CA put a lot of effort into attaining their desired goals. -Lin Dah Lim Deanna Adamson, Carrie Bacon (Social Activity Chairperson), Rachael Bacon (Resident Assistant), Andrea Cardenas (President), Carol Chen, Helen Hsiao, Michaela Cho, Judy Chu, Peri Darweesh (Secretary), Monica Decker, Tami Fnedken, Felice Huang, Busaracam Indamra, Lara Jacques (Workjob Chairperson), Helen Joo (Publicity), Patty Kuo, Varese Layzer, Christina Lau, Sihwa Lee. Maria Leonard, Eden Lim, Alexandra Limon (Historian), C athy Lundy, Linda McDonald, Min Kim, Daphney McCorery. Lisa Quijada, Silvia Rubaclava (Vice-President), Vicki Ryther. Rosalie Saavedra, Sara Schwefel, Chi-Yu Tien (Official Representative to the National YWCA), Anh Tran, Eleanor Uribe, Minerva Valderon, Kathleen Wheatley, Dtanna Yep, Kathrine York, Shannon Young (Judicial Board). Geort ia Ypma. PhotcT by Jonathan Reinstein. University YWCA Women in Communication YWCA 337

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Student Welfare Comm, ' The Student Welfare Commission is basically an organized group that is responsible for looking after the students well-being. expressed member Dean Poulakidas. Student ' s welfare consisted of health and social dilemmas that had an effect on many if not all students. Many projects were sponsored by this group consisting of over 70 members. Different committees organized functions such as quarterly blood drive, awareness programs for AIDS, alcohol and drug addiction, rape and crises prevention, and eating disorders. They also in- structed CPR classes and had an annual spring quarter Health fair. The Student Welfare Commission worked to educate and involve as many students as possible in order to make UCLA more aware of problems that existed and to offer help to those who sought it. -Wendy Wessman Anne-Mane Amies, Jennifer Barrick (Crisis Prevention), Scott Berg, Hal Berman, Jamie BiUotte (Alcohol Use and Abuse), Lainie Block, Kerry Carter, Michelle Castillo, Karen Choo, Stephanie Coleman, Brenda Croix, Carol Darwish (Blood-drive), Pinky DeVera, Johnny Dunn, Renat Engel, Victor Fernandez-Sulit, Chris Fowler (AIDS Awareness and Education), Anna-Maria Franco, Cori Goldberg (Drug Use and Addiction), Raul Grospe, Michelle Over seventy people strong, Thai Smakom was a social club as well as a support network for Thai students at UCLA. The group provided an environ- ment for social interaction between mem- bers and allowed them to participate in mainstream university activities such as Homecoming and Mardi Gras. Thai Smakom also worked with Thai exchange students to help them assimilate into the UCLA community emotionally, psychologically, and academically. According to president Chanchanit Hirunpidok, Thai Smakom was a multi- faceted organization which worked within the university on two levels. First, Thais were given the opportunity to participate in events reflecting their culture and second, the UCLA community was made more aware of the Thai culture. -Dione Diemer Ed Arpawong. Kannika Bangsamoi, 1 uk hhavabhutanon, Anuvat Chalermchai, Puangpen Chanprasert, Sudar.u Chanyonpatanakul, Patamavadee Charuworn, Chiraprapha Cyndi Charoenpong, Narumon Chiean, Paisan Etitum, Sandy Huss.uli C-hmvarasopak, Pnchaya Choontanom, Paisarn Chuchmnawai. Panee Chun- bomrung, Wilasinee Chunbomrung, Celia Cudiamat (Advisor), Nukunthorn Darakanada, Rainier Guiang, Julmate Hanchaikul, Chancee Hirunpidok (President), Sioux Inchun, Poppy Insixieng- may. G. Janahisaman, Kanjana Jareebonsompote, Piya Jongjaroen- marn, John Kesapradist, Watcharapong Kht)vidhungij, Chairoj Khummongkul, Sukkun Kimpau, Yuthana Kong, Thana Kris- Haberkorn (Chief of Staft ), Lisa Hatton, Deanna Herson, Shelby Hopkins, Effie Hubbard, Ann Ichiuji, Ritu Kapoor, Aram Kouyoumdjian, Pat Lee (Eating Disorder Testing), Jason Lin, Elena Liu, Sherry Livingstone (Student Services Safety), Michelle Look (On-Campus Testing), Susan McClain, Area Madaras, Sandra Matsumoto, Julie Matsurra, Kathryn McKinzie (Rape Prevention CPR Workshops), Tracey Olivera, Regina Pere:, Dean Poulakidas (Comissioner). Rosemarie Rigor. Rafaela Saks. Wendy Salisbury, Kristi Schrode, Heather Smith, Erin Stolt:, Jaymer Suare: (Health Fair), Michelle Suzuki (Crisis Prevention), Mallory Swart:, Ta: Varkey, Li: Weiner, Vic Yang. Elaine Yutan (Executi ' e Assistant), Kim Zdobnikow, Michelle Zeidler. Photo by Bruce Weimer. dakunitorn, Seree Komtong, Uaichai Liamphuthong, Orapan Louis- charoen, Sophia Ma, Vijitra Lucille Mahadeuan, Chutima Mangkornkarn, Somchart Mapansri, Ukaraporn Mutsalklisana. Paul Nimitsilpa, Vorapong P. Nimnual, James Chiratas Nivatpumin, Robert Pandya, Vena Petchpradub, Vira Phangrak, Panudda Pimanmas, Parinda Pimanmas (Second Vice President), Patty Pinanong, Kevin Palitha Piyatilake, Sherry Pongsiriphat. Lida Bee Poommipanit, Danny Pradhana, Pop Praditbatuga, Spencer Prasarnsuk, Diane Prayongratana, Sathien Promlee, Panus Prueksunand. Nikunj J. Purohit, Joe Rha, Robert Ringler (Advisor). Nnrumol Stiarug, Kanokrat Sinpanichgon, Sakorn Skulptme, Noppanut Soonthornsawad, Why Staparyanon, Irene Suk ' .vandi, Limly Sun, Varun Taepaisitphongse, Sirinuch Tharmapompilas. Hart Thatphithakul, Nancy Thienprasiddhi. Vijithasiri Thilakaratne. Rapeepanachnok Thongthiraj. Benjainaporn Tiraphatna, Sutai Tsaowimonssiri, Wankanok Usaha, Bruce Vassantachart. Polaphat Veravanich. Kosol Yipapan (First Vice President), Perames Vudthitornetiraks, iravat Wan vjngvivat, Sirruch Wansom, Tanawat Wansom, Mingfun Warasopun, Tim Watanaskul, Pittaya Yuthreyard, Wilawan Yuthrayard. Photo by Jason Mok. Thai Smakom 336 Student Welfare Commission Thai Smakom

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spirit of Competition The UCLA Dance Club provided beginning instruction in ballroom dance and coordination of outings to nearby dance clubs, as well as hosting quarterly dances. Chris Ferguson served as club president, and Kerem Bilge was the team captain. Dance The UCLA Cycling Club, led by president Ian Land and team captain Mark Stocker, offered bicycling Bruins a chance to pedal in three ways. Lei- sure rides were laid-back and fun, fitness rides were designed to give a good workout, and team rides were geared toward preparing for the com- petitive intercollegiate racing season. Cycling Aikido Club President Sandra Robinson and Aikido instructor Ian Robinson provided formal instruction in Seidokan Aikido for martial arts en- thusiasts of all skill levels. Students were welcome to begin practicing their recreational or competitive Aikido skills at any time. Aikido 338 Recreational Sports