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Campus Page 2 The Battalion Thursday, October 15,L 1 JENNIFER LOCKARD/Thc Battalion The Chemistry Building will keep its original architectural design. Building's facade maintained despite modern renovation By MARSHALL LOVE Special to THE BATTALION In the midst of some of Texas A&M University's newest build ings, the Chemistry Building looks just as it did 60 years ago, and the $7 million renovation is designed to maintain the build ing's original facade while updat ing its utility. The renovations on the build ing, designed and built by F.E. Giesecke ir 1932, were undertak en to update laboratories and bring them into compliance with modern safety codes, and to freshen up the building's appear ance. Bright yellow and blue tiles displaying chemical symbols ac centuate the geometric patterns carved in the building's sandy stone walls which have been cleaned and sealed with a protec tive coating to insure minimal weathering in the future, foreman Virgil Weed said. The ornate artwork and tapes tries on the ceilings and walls of the main lobby and large lecture halls have also been cleaned and sealed, he said. The style Giesecke used was typical of Texas institutional con struction in the 1930s, though the period itself moved away from architectural trends of other peri ods, said Tim Donathen, assistant manager of facilities planning at A&M. "Giesecke borrowed some classic elements, but not in a pure classical style at all, " Donathen said. "The 1932 wing marks a de cided departure from anything previous in terms of its use of col or through tiles, or terra-cotta, and through interior detail." Texas A&M student Jason Eu bank viewed the restoration as beneficial to the University. "The Chemistry Building real ly catches your eye," he said. "I'm glad the University has de cided to preserve it." Additions to the chemistry building include 18 laboratories, new windows and doors, and a central heating and air system. Society names president-elect By ROBIN GOODPASTER Reporter of THE BATTALION Dr. Leon H. Russell, professor of Veterinary Public Health, Med ical Microbiolo gy Immunolo gy, and Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University, says that for tfie first time in twenty years a person from the acade mic world rather than a Russell practicing vet erinarian has been named presi dent-elect of the American Veteri nary Medical Association (AVMA). "Most of the members of the AVMA are practicing veterinari ans, and academians usually don't get appointed to this posi tion. I'm very honored," Russell said. As AVMA president-elect, Rus sell will act on the AVMA Execu tive Board and the Board of Gov ernors. The Board of Governors con sists of three people, and it de cides policies for the AVMA. Russell said the president-fi is a spokesperson for the AW, speaking when the presides unable to be there. "Basically, I am a publicri tions person," Russell said. Russell said thatbeingpn dent-elect of such a large orpi zation is humbling. "Everywhere I go lam ill duced as being a part of kk\ meet a lot of people, andii humbling to me," Russel!said. Each summer the 52,000me her organization holds an am meeting to discuss national! mal concerns. Topics discussed attheconii ence include issues such as anil welfare and food safety. "I've been interested inveta nary medicine all my life,”Russ said. Russell received hisveteriri medical degree from theUnivn ty of Missouri in 1956, and im ter's degree in 1958 from lulu University. Russell received his docW in 1965 from Texas A&M Hire sity. Russell will succeed Oil Everett M a com her as Ml president in 1993 at the 131 u nual meeting in Minneapolit Minnesota. Ross Volunteers induct juniors into honor guard By JULI PHILLIPS Reporter of THE BATTALION Seventy-two Corps juniors will join the oldest student organization in Texas - the Ross Volunteers. The majority of the 72 inductees come from the Air Force cadets, followed in numbers by the Army cadets, the Navy/Marine cadets and juniors from the Aggie Band. Ross Volunteer Company Commander Jon Scott explained that the number of juniors chosen from each military branch depend on a ratio of qualified juniors in each branch to the number of qualified juniors in the Corps as a whole. There are ten "at-large" slots that can be filled from any branch. To be a "qualified" junior, the cadet must have, and maintain, a 2.3 grade point average and be in good standing with the Corps. Scott said he feels the recent problems the Corps has had, such as the scrutiny after the Midnight Yell riot, the sexual harassment allegations and other conflicts, are not affecting the Ross Volunteers. "The RV's are normally the leaders of the Corps, and the problems are not coming from the leaders," Scott said. "The problems are coming from those following bad examples." The Ross Volunteers invite 72 juniors every year to become a part of the honor guard, whose duties include participation in traditional ceremonies such as Silver Taps, Muster and the inauguration of the Governor of Texas. The Ross Volunteers are also in the lead marching unit in the Rex Parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. •*•8- 696-5570 Thursday Live Music Touch-IS-Go 25C Well 75C Longnecks 8:00-10:00 Fri. & Sat. Boiled Shrimp 5-8:00 $1.00 a dozen (Fri. only) $3.50 Pitchers 5:00-10:00 25C Well & 75C Longnecks 8:00 - 10:00 Check out the new McGregor Shot Bar Open 7 days a week 5-1:00 The Battalion ATLANTIS TILLMAN, Editor in Chief STEVE O’BRIEN, Managing Editor JASON LOUGHMAN, Opinion Editor GARY CARROLL, City Editor MEREDITH HARRISON, News Editor J. DOUGLAS FOSTER, Sports HEIDI SAUER, News Editor Editor TODD BLACKMON, Arts & Entertainment CHRIS WHITLEY, Sports Editor Editor RICHARD S. JAMES, Photo Editor Staff Members Reporters — Melody Dunne, Mark Evans, Todd Stone, Brandi Jordan, Cheryl Heller, Tanya Sasser, Robin Goodpaster, Juli Phillips, Tanya Williams, Julie Chelkowski, Monique Lunsford, Mack Harrision, and Will Healy. News desk — Kyle Burnett, Tracia Newbold, Jennifer Mentlik, David Thomas, Lance Holmes, Lauri Reysa and Jennifer Smith. Photographers — Darrin Hill, Jenny Matlack, Randy Nichols, Sandra Alvarado, Billy Moran, Jennifer Lockard, Ricardo S. Garcia and Robert Reed. Lifestyles writers — Susan Owen, Anas Ben-Musa, Tricia Martinez and Julie Polston. Sports writers— K. Lee Davis, Michael Plumer, Don Norwood and Ruly Medrano. Columnists — Anthony LoBaido, Stacy Feducia, Dwayne Purvis, Shawn Ralston, Matt Dickerson, Robert Vasquez, and Toni Garrard. Cartoonists — William Harrison, Thomas Deeney, George Nasr, and Clay Welch. Clerks — Darra Dees, Pejcharat Harvey, Shelley Rowton and Jamie Anderson. 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UNICEF film on malnourishment in children TAMU call-in questions to panelists Canned Food Drive Oct. 12-16 The Texas A&M University Student Publications Board is accepting applications for Editor, The Battalion Spring 1993 The spring editor will serve from January 11, 1993, through May 7, 1993. Qualifications for editor of The Battalion are: 2.0 overall and major GPR at the time of taking office and during the term of office; At least one year experience in a responsible editorial position on Tk Battalion or comparable student newspaper, OR At least one year editorial experience on a commercial newspaper, OR At least 12 hours journalism, including JOUR 203 and 303 (Media Writing I and II) or equivalent. The 12 hours must include completion of or enrollment in JOUR 301 (Mass Comm Law) or equivalent. Application forms should be picked up and returned to the Student Publications Manager's office, room 230 Reed McDonald Building. Deadline for submitting application: 5 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 1992. Applicants will be inter- viewed during the Student Publications Board Meeting be ginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 1992, in room 301A Reed McDonald.