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Panel: A&M falls short
in multicultural goals
By ELIZABETH TISCH
Of The Battalion Staff
Texas A&M University inade
quately addresses multiculturalism,
said students on the panel at a multi
cultural forum sponsored by the
Residence Hall Association Wednes
day night in Rudder.
The panel, consisting of seven stu
dent leaders from various minority
organizations, answered questions
from A&M students. RHA Director
of Programs Kathy Hopkins began
the panel discussion with the ques
tion, “Do you feel A&M is adequately
addressing multiculturalism?”
Paul Howard, executive for the
Minority Liberal Arts Society and
panel member, said A&M has taken
the ball, meaning multiculturalism,
and has run with it, but not fast
enough.
“A&M needs to ask themselves
what they want to do with it (multi
culturalism),” Howard said. “We
need to increase minority enroll
ment and make it more equal in
number.”
Hopkins read the minority enroll
ment figures, which startled the au
dience. According to Hopkins, 2.3
percent of the approximately 41,000
students enrolled at A&M for the
Fall 1990 semester are African
American. Hispanics make up 7.5
percent of the student body and
Asian-American students make up
2.8 percent. Hopkins said there are
only .2 percent Native Americans
enrolled at A&M.
Robert Villarreal, a member of
Committee for the Awareness of
Mexican-American Culture, U-ACT
and a member of the panel, said he
feels there is a lack of multicultura
lism in the academics offered by the
University.
Students need to learn about
each others history,” Villarreal said.
Several people from the audience
said that minority authors are never
discussed in the world literature
courses taught at A&M.
Villarreal said he has confronted
several of his professors about this;
however, he felt they had a lack of
concern.
When asked why minority groups
segregate themselves with organiza
tions designed only for minority stu
dents, several members of the panel
were prepared to answer.
Melanie Isabell, President of Delta
Sigma Theta, said these groups pro
vide not only a social outlet but also
an identity for minority students.
“If we didn’t have these (groups),
who or where can we find this,” she
said. “No efforts are being made.”
She also stresses that learning
about other cultures will do every
one a favor, not just the minority
groups.
“There is so much to learn from
different cultures,” she said.
The forum was part of the week-
long multicultural program spon
sored by RHA. The “Cornucopia of
Cultures” will continue with a per
formance by the Voices of Praise
choir in the MSC Flagroom today at
noon. Later this evening, a cultural
extravaganza featuring a variety of
dance and musical groups will be
from 7 to 9 in the Flagroom.
What’s Up
Thursday
McFadden sponsors pig kissing tonight
McFadden Hall will sponsor a
“Kiss a Pig” contest at 6:30 to
night in the Grove to support the
American Cancer Society.
Dr. John Koldus, vice presi
dent of student affairs; R.C. Slo
cum, Texas A&M^-Trfead football
coach; Ty Clevenger, student
body president; Brant Ince, head
yell leader; and Rhonda Jo Horn,
Miss Texas A&M will participate.
All proceeds will benefit the
American Cancer Society.
CHI OMEGA: Songfest tickets are on sale now in the MSC and Blocker. Songfest is
this Friday at the Bryan Civic Center at 8 p.m. All Chi Omegas will be selling
tickets for $4 now and $5 at the door. For more information call 693-5340.
FOURTH DAY: meeting for all those who have made any Aggie Awakening at 6:15
p.m. in St. Mary’s Student Center. AA #29 is coming soon! Call 846-5717 for
more information.
SPEECH COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION: social with the profs, from 5 to 7
p.m. at the Flying Tomato. Call 693-5630 for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: general discussion at noon. Call C.P.D.E. at 845-
0280 for more information.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: general discussion at 8:30 p.m. Call C.P.D.E. at 845-
0280 for more information.
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS: general discussion at 6 p.m. Call C.P.D.E.
at 845-0280 for more information.
RIO BRAZOS AUDUBON: Dr. Sayed El-Sayed “Living Resources of the Southern
Oceans: Blueprint for Their Conservation” at 7:30 p.m. at the College Station
Community Center, 1300 George Bush Dr.
REPK CLUB: Grad Study Night at 7 p.m. in 202 Francis.
MSC ALL NIGHT FAIR: early registration for the 1991 Lights, Camera, Action fair.
Cost is $15 until Nov. 21. Applications available in SPO. Call Stacey at 693-
1687 for more information.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PRESS: Warehouse Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 in the
Lindsey Building Warehouse next to bonfire. Call 845-1436 for more informa
tion.
IL CIRCOLO ITALIANO: the movie, “Mi Manda Picone” will be shown in 100
HECC at 7:30 p.m. Call Beatriz at 846-1245 for more information.
TEAC EDUCATION COMMITTEE: EcoRAP this week discusses Native American
Indians and the true meanings of Thanksgiving at noon under trees in front
of the Academic Building.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CLUB: Dr. Merryfield will speak and answer questions from
Texas Tech Physical Therapy Program at 7 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Call Mich
elle at 693-8904 for more information.
ASSOCIATION OF BAPTIST STUDENTS: weekly meeting with guest speaker,
Philip Atterberry, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Baptist Church, 2001 Villa
Maria Rd. Call Cherry at 847-0019 or Stephen at 847-7101 for more informa
tion.
TEXAS A&M PRE-LAW SOCIETY: Dr. Hilary Jessup will conduct a “Personal
Statement Workshop” for applying to law school at 7 p.m. in 126 Blocker.
Call Joycelyn at 693-2842 for more information.
LADY AGGIE STUDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION: roadtrip to Austin to sup
port the Lady Aggie Volleyball team. Transportation is provided. Cost is $10
including food on the bus, but not the game ticket, $2. Game time is 7 p.m.
Call Connie at 775-0542 for more information.
BIRTH PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Child Placement
Center, 505 University Dr. East. Call 268-5577 for more information.
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS: SWE T-shirts on sale until Friday in SWE of
fice, last chance. $10. Call Sarah at 693-7139 for more information.
MSC JORDAN INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS: Religions of
the World, a panel discusssion featuring experts on Christianity, Judism, Is
lam and Hindu. The speakers will discuss their religion’s perspective on con
temporary problems at 7 p.m. in 206 MSC.
MSC OPAS: Brazos Valley Classical Guitar Society focus on Performing Arts
Week at noon in the Academic Plaza. University Chamber Series featuring
John Walker, organist, at 8 p.m. in the A&M Methodist Church.
CLASS OF 1991: Senior Awareness Week: Senior Night at Texas Hall of Fame. $2
Cover.
THE SOCIETY OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS: last
meeting of the semester, elections for secretary and head of publicity com
mittee positions at 7 p.m. in 102 Zachry. Call Albert at 696-5923 for more in
formation.
RHA: Voices of Praise free concert at noon in the MSC Flagroom. Party with Inter
national Music and Dance Groups from 7 to 9 p.m. also in the Flagroom.
Call 845-0689 for more information.
TAMU BAHA’I CLUB: National dev. and spiritual principles, in Chinese at 7:30
p.m. in 230 MSC and Introduction to the Baha’i Faith, in English at 9 p.m. in
206 MSC.
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: Lifeline meeting. Everyone welcome at 7:30
p.m. in 200 HECC.
POLITICAL FORUM: E.L. Miller Lecture Series presents, “Over a Barrel: The
U.S.’ Alternatives to Mid East Oil Dependency.” Panel discussion, “The
Dueling Dilemmas: Resolving the Economic and Environmental Needs of
the U.S.” from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Panel discussion at 7 p.m. in Rudder Fo
rum. Call 845-1515 for more information.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS: general meeting at 7 p.m. in 301
Rudder.
AGGIES FOR EQUITY: association of graduate assistants working to obtain health
benefits meeting to discuss strategy at 7 p.m. in 164 Blocker. Call Brad at
845-6222 for more information.
MCFADDEN HALL: will have a “Kiss a Pig” contest to benefit the American Cancer
Society at 6:30 p.m. at the Grove. Call Lisa at 847-8445 for more information.
PAX CHRISTI OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH AND THE MEDICINE TRIBE: will have a
candlelight vigil to honor the six Jesuit priests and their two helpers slain one
year ago Friday by the Salvadoran military at 10 p.m. at the All Faiths Cha
pel. Call Irwin at 268-7471 for more information.
Friday
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Anyone interested in being part of a cam
pus recycling program and receiving part of the revenues should call Susan
Davis at 764-9488 by 5 p.m.
AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATON: this is a special general meeting for the
purpose of voting on changes to the ASA constitution at 7 p.m. in 404
Rudder. Call Lynn at 260-9233 for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: will have a discussion at noon. Call the C.D.P.E at
845-0280 for more information.
COLOMBIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATON: will have meeting TBA. Call Juan at 775-
0645 for more information.
OCA: will have a dinner club at 7 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s. Call Brian at 778-2784 for more
information.
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS: last chance to order T-shirts for $10 in SWE
office. Call Sarah at 693-7139 for more information.
Warehouse, next to bonfire. Call 845-1436 for more information.
Items for What’s Up should be submitted to The Battalion, 216 Reed McDon
ald, no later than three business days before the desired run date. We publish the
name and phone number of the contact only if you ask us to do so. What’s Up is a
Battalion service that lists non-profit events and activities. Submissions are run on a
first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have
questions, call the newsroom at 845-3$ 16.
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