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Campus — Page 2 The Battalion Friday, February 14,1 a t a SIT1 whe: leWyf i.Thursday t tention fo< 'raid for th "I was c arnmond. Medical school receives upgrade By Robin Roach The Battalion Health science center status The Texas A&M College of Medicine was recently upgraded to a Health Science Center in Jan uary. This new status will enable the College of Medicine to accom plish goals that were previously at a standstill. The College of Medicine had already acted as a health science center, but the name change was important to enable Texas A&M to be recognized as an equal to other universities' medical schools, said Dr. Richard A. DeVaul, dean of the College of Medicine and vice president for Health Affairs. "We were previously known as a medical education program," he said, "But now since the last legislative session, we have been recognized as a separate institu tion. There's Texas A&M Univer sity and there's Texas A&M Uni versity College of Medicine." DeVaul made the recommen dation to University President William Mobley to upgrade the College of Medicine. After Mob ley approved the change, DeVaul then asked the Texas A&M Uni versity System Board of Regents, who also approved. DeVaul said the new footing which the college of medicine holds will make more state funds accessible to the Texas A&M Uni versity Health Science Center. "We will have the opportunity to request funds for specific ar eas," DeVaul said. One of the main goals for the Health Science Center's future is to emphasize more research and provide leadership for extensive medical research, he said. Their ability to request extra funds for special health care education pro grams is the driving force behind this goal. "There's a crisis in this coun try," DeVaul said. "Americans are not selecting research careers and we're really hoping to develop a strong graduate program to inter est young people in higher educa tion." The College of Medicine has always had the talent and exper tise — along with the facilities — to excel in medical research, but the funds were simply not avail able, he said. "Leading edge research is not done in the average college of medicine, it's done in big medical centers and big research universi- See Medical/Page 12 RHA informs students about dorm life By Ted Venker The Battalion Dorm living is becoming more enjoyable, but many students don't realize it is due to the efforts of the Residents Hall Association, Said the president of the RHA. Jana Terry said RHA Awareness Week, which began Feb. 7 and ends today, was creat ed mainly to let students know who the RHA is and what they are accomplishing on the stu dents' behalf. He said RHA is responsible for several im provements in dorm life. "Microwaves using less than 500 watts are now allowed in dorm rooms, visitation hours have been extended and we now have four coed dorms," Terry said. "Things like that wouldn't happen without us." Niki Kruckenberg, public relations director for RHA, said she would like students to know what the organization does, and and that it is not the same thing as the Resident Advisor program. "We try to make policies that make living on campus more fun," she said. "For example, this year we worked for ex tended visitation hours hours during bonfire because it was on a week night." Every dorm on campus elects a hall council made up of the RHA delegate and president. These two officials from all the dorms make up the Genera] Assembly of the RHA. Proposals for any new programs or regulations are creat ed by the assembly and submitted to the Stu dent Affairs office. "It's up to Student Affairs to approve or disapprove what we propose," Kruckenberg Urban planning offers various career options ffiiore. "I ca you By Jayme Blaschke The Battalion While the national recession has caused many job markets to decline, the field of urban plan ning is providing a lucrative ca reer path for Texas A&M stu dents. Dr. David Pugh of the urban and regional planning depart ment at A&M, said urban plan ning takes many forms which allows for a wide variety of job choices. "The most familiar aspects of urban planning include health system planning, social program planning and actual physical planning for major land use, like parks and air ports," Pugh said. "A recent ar ticle in Money magazine on the top 100 career opportunities fisted urban opportunity eighth-best." The program offered at A&M focuses on the physical aspect, and is designed for graduate students, but Pugh said interest in the program is expanding to include students from all majors. "We have a 48-hour urban planning grad program, but there's talk this year on allow- Club plans to raffle pendant MSC president settles into office Six of tf ichool have nan immur ^erintendei irmed at Thursday. 1 s more thar verage of o School o students' ic people, irus. Shouk ing specialization in a unde:, Should I g 1 graduate's last two years,orgi you know, ing ahead with a four year&| m° n d sa ^- gree," he said. "This is a nor thesis program, but there are number of students that hat expressed interest in a the® which would allow them pursue a Ph.D." Urban planning curriculuir at A&M is general in natnrf but offers elements of the sever major career paths, Pugh said Three fields: transportation sys tems, environmental manage ment-hazard mitigation land use-ground mana|emer, are in high demand and expect ed to increase over the next ID- 15 years. "Some of the biggest de mands are coming fromcife that are getting into growir management," Pugh said "Cities like Bryan and Hbustor, that have historically not beer involved in zoning are moving into those areas. "Those same cities are ah looking into urban redevelop meat," he said. "Traditional! the south and west have bee more concerned with new con struction than with restoration but as cities get older, redevei opment becomes more impor tant." InsL com dra^ fron AUSTIN and a civil ri day called into insura; they say ref surance to speak or reac "Not onl surance co down if you but they'll ti don't like th< way you ree son, of the C ance Counse' By K. Lee Davis The Battalion The Brazos Valley Chapter of the Business and Professional Women of Texas will raffle off a gold, diamond, and amethyst pen dant to benefit the M. D. Ander son Hospital and Cancer Research Center in Houston. The pendant, donated by David Gardner's Jewelers of Col lege Station, is valued at $1,500 ac cording to the jeweler. "The Business and Profession al Women of Texas have been in strumental to the growth of M. D. Anderson since its groundbreak ing, when we shoveled the first pile of dirt in 1954," said Victoria Hayes, Brazos Valley chapter president. Raffle tickets cost $5 apiece, and are available from members of the .Brazos Valley chapter of the Business and Professional Women Jewelers. Hayes stressed that the organi zation is not ignoring local Brazos valley hospitals like St. Joseph and Humana, but is honoring a long history of support for M.D. An derson "The hospital is a project for all of our chapters across the state, but this year we wanted to try and take a more active role than usu al," Hayes said. "So many people from the Bra zos valley go to M. D. Anderson for research and cancer treatment that we feel it is important to the local community" Hayes added. The organization will donate all of the proceeds to the cancer research center at the hospital, with the stated goal being $10,000. The 18 karat yellow-gold pen dant is set with an eight-carat amethyst accented by five dia monds with a total weight of .37 carats in platinum settings. By Melody Dunne The Battalion DARRIN HILL/The Battalion The proceeds from the raffle of this amethyst pendant will benefit the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. The Memorial Student Center should be the living room of cam pus, where every Texas A&M stu dent is welcome, the new MSC president said. Rob Fowler, a senior engineer ing and economics major from Houston, said he is excited about his new position as the 43rd MSC President and plans to promote growth within the MSC and its committees. "I am going to try and create a clear picture of where we want to go this year," he said. "A certain growth goal should be the focus of our drives." The MSC president is chosen by a three-part process starting with an application, resume and statement of goals. In an interview applicants are asked about their leadership histo ry, goals and MSC philosophy. The applicants also present rec ommendations from an A&M staff member, an MSC member and one other person. The MSC offers students the chance to gain leadership skills and learn how to handle authority and responsibility, Fowler said. "The MSC has helped me grow and develop in many areas," he said. "It is a living laboratory." Fowler works closely with three executive vice presidents. Debbie Carlow, executive vice president for programs, workl- with recreational, cultural, enter! tainment and educationalcommil] tees. Heather Hartman Wasrera\tli chosen as ex&cutivd vice pTtsjde/i/ for marketing and personnel; Fowler said the administrate executive vice president is open. Fowler said good transitiono: MSC leadership positions iser tremely important, because eat! year 99 perecnt of the leadei move up in office or graduate, He said the highlight of hi: new position is meeting new] pie and the toughest part is time commitment. The Battalion US PS 045-360 The Battalion is published daily except Saturday, Sunday, holidays, exam periods, and when school is not in session during fall and spring semesters; publication is Tuesday through Friday during the summer session. Second class postage paid at College Station, TX 77840. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Battalion, 230 Reed McDonald Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-1111. News: The Battalion news department is managed by students at Texas A&M University in the Division of Student Publications, a unit of the Department of Journalism. Editorial offices are in 013 Reed McDonald Building. The newsroom phone number is 845-3316. Fax: 845-5408. Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the editorial board or the contributor, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Texas A&M student body, adminis trators, faculty or the A&M Board of Regents. Advertising: For campus, local and national display advertising, call 845-2696. For classified advertising, call 845-0569. Advertising offices are in 015 Reed McDonald and office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fax: 845-5408. Subscriptions: Mail subscriptions are $20 per semester, $40 per school year and $50 per'full year. To charge by VISA or MasterCard, call 845-2611. /f GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER STUDY CAMP DAY Summer Jobs Individuals are being recruited for a research study on Generalized Anxiety Disorder. If you experience anxiety or would like to find out more about this study, call VIP Research. $200.00 will be paid to qualified volunteers who enroll and complete this study. CALL VOLUNTEERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, INC.® 776-1417 Monday, February 17, 1992 MSC Rooms 226-231 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ULCERATIVE COLITIS VIP Research is seeking individuals with ulcerative colitis. If you’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and you're 12 years of age or older, you may qualify for a five month study of a currently available medication. $200.00 will be paid to those who complete this study. CALL VOLUNTEERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, INC.® 776-1417 Johnson, Cavazos, anc Mexican Am and Educat; counsel, said tomey Gener vestigate the Morales' corned the oj the infofmati request. The three with letters i pany represe posing a pro] Board of Insi quire insure: assistance nu and Spanish ( "An indi speak, under; at a minima] ineligible f< wrote G. See and chief ex Health Ins; Prairie. Univi see ir in mi enrol AUSTIN ( cation official WITH COOL PRICES, STARTING FROM $30* Camp Representatives from Texas and the Nation will interview Texas A&M students ACNE STUDY Hil the road to Port Royal in Port Aransas for Spring Break and chill out in the world’s largest lagoon pool. An awesome 500-foot long wet and wild playground with swim-up cabana bars, hidden grottos, cascading waterfalls, whirlpools and our super water slide—all just steps from the white sandy beaches of Mustang Island. Plus: Luxurious suites with built-in stereos, wet bars.washers & dryers, kitchens & sundeck terraces • Poolside party with live music every Wednesday • Special rates on horseback riding • Free tennis & beach volleyball • Restaurant & bar on premise PORT FC^AL • Sunset cruises & buck beer —■ • Greyhound races ~~ =:=7 ~ So when school’s out. come Park Road 53. Mustang Island hang out at the biggest and Port Aransas. Texas 78373 best pool in Texas. 1-800-242-1034 for summer staff positions. No Appointment is Needed VIP Research is seeking individuals, 12 years and older, with mild-to-moderate acne for a 12-week research study of an anti-acne medication. $100.00 will be paid to those who complete this study. CALL VOLUNTEERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, INC.® 776-1417 Sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism “Price based on 6 people per 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom suite. GENITAL HERPES INFECTION Individuals with genital herpes infection are being recruited fora research study of an investigational antiviral medication. If you would like to find out more about this study, call VIP Research. A monetary incentive will be paid to qualified volunteers who enroll and complete this study. CALL VOLUNTEERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, INC.® __ 776-1417 J increases m x at Texas put counted for ; the schools b< fall 1991. The cour Texas Higher nating Board ternational sti "The groi college enrol the effect mi and retention mg in our uni our minority said Higher I sioner Kennet The numt dents increas 1991, a 4.3 ] number of bla 34,473, an inc from fall 1990. The numt nearly 7 pence number of N; creased by 19 The figun 1.7 percent di od, but still fa: of other gro 276,019. "Historica panics have i higher educat gree as other data, however aging new tre; state of Texas, the coordinati commissioner portunity plan
