University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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News W» hin|[loo, D.C. march in support of Al( S research funds. Condom Machines Part of DU Stand Against AIDS Since the beginning of time, people have never been free from the threat of disease. In fact, more people have died from disease and illness than from war. Smallpox, measles, polio. Each killers in their own right Each conquered by the miracles of medicine. Today, a new disease threatens the survival of human existence. In less than 10 years. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has grown to unbelievable proportions. Unless the spread of AIDS is stopped, the human race will face one of the worst epidemics in its history. The result of a virus which attacks the body's immune system. AIDS or HIV. seeks out and infects a certain type of white blood cell. This infection causes the immune system to operate at an insufficient level. Once infected, the body is vulnerable to diseases normally defeated by the immune system, including the central nervous system, scientists believe In trying to understand AIDS, it is important to realize that so much remains unknown What the experts consider to be true today, may be false tomorrow. However, one thing is certain: the dangers surrounding AIDS arc staggering So how is DU handling this frightening situation? Some of the ways include an AIDS Task Force and the placement of condom machines in bathrooms on campus Playing its own role in combating the disease. DlTs administration authorized the creation of an AIDS Task Force last spring Headed by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Tom Goodale. the task force is dedicated to educating and informing the student body about the disease Additionally, in a mayor step toward AIDS prevention and awareness at DU. condom machines were installed throughout the campus in early September. DU was the first major university in the state to install the machines. People arc naive if they believe that AIDS is not here at DU. says senior Becky Wtninger. co-chairman of the University of Denver's AIDS Task Force. By Evan Drcycr

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News A Celebration of Accomplishment Senior claw president Stacc) Slrahs and Dean ( harles C ortese Commencement Takes on a New Look For the first time in the University’s history, students are not spending their Memorial Day weekend studying for finals. Instead, they're participating in DLTs first expanded commencement celebration, held May 27-31. Provost Roy Wood appointed Charles Conesc. dean of The College, chairman of the IS-mcmbcr commencement committee which includes faculty, alumni, students and public relations staff Cortese emphasized that the Commencement Weekend must base a strong academic focus that will set the tone and character of the celebration. “llic weekend will attract a lot of attention and must enhance our image of the great, private university in the Rocky Mountain region. he said. Sheila Gargan. senior class programs officer and commencement committee member, said that the commencement weekend is a celebration of accomplishment Past graduations seem to have been anti-climactic after the four years students haw spent here. The weekend is the year-end event that will pull the school together. Gargan said We're trying to pull together the different aspects for a showcasing of DU and its many, many elements. Following final examinations Friday, May 27. the celebration begins with the traditional Senior-Pa rent Reception on the DUC bridge. A free movie. The Graduate. and a fireworks display are planned for Friday evening Academic seminars will be held on Saturday and Sunday with faculty and alumni presenting various topics. Also planned are a Chancellor's Barbequc. a senior art exhibit, a soccer match between alumni and varsity players and several class reunion receptions. Saturdays events will conclude with an allcampus dance featuring live music and a cash bar. Sunday offers several events similar to Saturday's, as well as an Employer's Reception and a theatre presentation. Monday. Memorial Day. is an open day. A traditional commencement ceremony is set for Tuesday. May 31 at 9 a m. on the intramural field, with a reception following it on the DUC lawn. By Nicki Psyllas 70

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PASS Pioneers Assisting the Samaritan Shelter, better known as PASS, is a two-year old student organization that works primarily to involve the whole campus in a wide array of events geared toward helping the 2900 homeless people of Denver. PASS sponsors the Annual Fall Food Drive and Summer Clothing Drive. PASS also co-sponsors and promotes Share the Warmth and DU's Concert for the Homeless. Gleaning and the annual Bowl-A-Thon arc also two big events for our members. In addition. PASS regularly volunteers at the Samaritan House, a homeless shelter in downtown Denver. Projects include serving meals, working at the Children's Playroom, houseclcan-ing. sorting clothes, and other volunteer jobs that uphold our motto of Help PASS On Hope. standing: Robert I d moods. ( harles Case. Irene Bono. Carta DeSantis. Brandi Anderson. Sharoo Noble silting: Sharon Sherman Members Paul llcrbka Sharon Novick Julie Ocrke Chandra Lewis Kathy Bone Theresa Walsh Sarah Diss Charles Case Sharon Noble Tracey Winters Lisa Willis Carla DeSantis Courtncry Kellogg Jean Uttick Robert Schocne Robert F.dmonds Irene Buno Brandi Anderson Sharon Sherman •Advisor: Pal Sheller Director Robert Dahlen Graduate reaching Assistants John Buck Marco Coclho Heather Earl Louise Smyth Consultants Mark Barry Randy Brand Charles Bloomfield Tame Bridge Margaret Doherty Hans Hultgren Lee-Ann Jabour Rick Johnson JeffLau Elliot Mann Mike Neville Eric Novcn Matt Pohl Mike Schneider Jennifer Wells THE COMPUTER LAB