University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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i r Lecture David Frost The IBIS Cafeteria was full the night in late January when David Frost addressed the students at the University of Miami. Frost commanded the affection of the UM audience as he spoke of the various personaUties he has had the pleasure — or displeasure — of interviewing. Frost had a few things to say about Richard Nixon. For example: We were able to peel off more layers than we had originally hoped. He (Nixon) was so unaware of the impact of what he was saying. Nixon told me he wouldn ' t want to be a Soviet leader. ' They never know when they ' re being taped, ' he said. Frost hosted his own show on American television in the late ; sixties. The show was a weekly interview program where the ; host misted over some incisive questions that enticed some guests to supply more information about themselves than they- may have offered otherwise. , For instance Arthur Godfrey once confided on the program : that his sex life had improved since he had been sterihzed. That ' s what I aim for, Frost said, for a man to feel comfortable enough on my stage to say, ' Want to know a secret.- ' What is David Frost ' s secret? I don ' t know what I ' m doing right , he said, but I hope it goes on. Thomas J. O ' Connor, Jr. Business Management Org. Ninfa Emma Ocampo Education Olatunji Ojeranti General Business Lilliam Olemberg Drama Louis W. Olinto Psychology Elizabeth Oliver Psychology PPA Teresita Ortiz Journalism Margarita Suzette Osborn Journalism i. 321

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John S. Murphy Psychology Steven Murphy Chemistry Richard Murtagh Accounting Natalia M. Musa Medical Technology Emil A. Nacierio, Jr. Politics Cora E. Nadorff Chemistry Karen Lynne Nalette Nursing Beryl Needelman Art Photography Gary A. Nellis Art Andrew K. Ness, Jr. Architecture Holly Beatrice Nester Psychology Sociology Michael Adam Neulander Pohtics Public Affairs Lee N. Newman Business Administration Hong Nguyen T. Computer Science Gary Alfred Donald Nichols Geography Karen K. Nichols Computer Science Dzidra Nogueira History Jorge A. Noste Architecture Paul D. Novack General Business Judy Mae Novack Accounting Frances Ann Novick Varying Excep. Elementary Ed. Cecilia Nunez Special Education Miguel (Mike) Nunez Accounting William J. O ' Connell Marine Geology 320 fell ktm

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estaence tialls George Shoffner of George Shoffner may be consiclered the ring leader student residents. As director of Residence Halls, he encounters problems from roommate incompatabihty to malfunctioning vending machines. His day starts sometimes at 7:30 am and may not end until 11:00 pm. He is a social director, a problem solver, and even an interior decorator. Last summer over six hundred thousand dollars was spent in restoring residence halls. In the past two years the University of Miami, under Mr. Shoffner ' s direction, has spent two million dollars on hall renovations. A major problem in redecorating the halls stems from money appropriations. This year, the fate of the married student ' s apartments will be decided. The administration, a bit wary of spending money on buildings over thirty years old, must make a decision soon on whether to abandon or restore them. Mr. Shoffner ' s main concern is with improving the quality of student life on campus. Mr. Shoffner is careful to make sure that the present resident hails ' programs are designed to involve the incoming student. Programs in recreation, crafts and education, as well as employment are George Shoffner ' s major concerns. He believes that a student ' s life in the halls should posess a common goal, a goal of learning through experience. Mr. Shoffner is not a new arrival to college residence lifestyles. Before coming to the UM, in August of 1977, he was the Director of Student Life at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He, his wife Chris, and their four year Fred Ostrove Finance Beth R. Ostrow Psychology Sylvia Otero Accounting Glenn M. Ott General Business Yvon L. Outten General Studies World Affairs Michael H. Owens Biology Julio Ozores Biology Chemistry Jacqueline Ann Pacacha Architecture old son. Brad, are actively involved in campus activities. Their home in Perrine is only a short distance from the University. Besides the necessary business of the day, which leaves very little spare time, George Shoffner makes it a point to always allot time to discuss problems with students. The feelings and opinions of students are the best guide to conditions on campus. Mr. Shoffner coordinates the services of housekeeping, food service, and the physical plant to make sure that students ' needs are met. He is always concerned with providing the best services and accomodations for the student resident. While the Hilton and Sheraton may call upon several speciahsts to handle their problems, our Mr. Shoffner copes most effectively with the multitude of problems that arise day to day in the world of Residence Halls. Margaret E. Padron Psychology David Allen Page Psychology John G. Palenicek Biology Rene Palomino, Jr. Accounting I R i: I 322 -« v