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CHAT & CHEW Discuss questions and concerns with your Vice President for Student Affairs DR. MALON SOUTHERLAND Light refreshments available. for summer CASH, MBNA is in a CLASS by itself. Page 6 •The Battalion Forum Continued from Page 1 Minorities are still far behind their nonminor ity counterparts, he said. Dr. Karan Watson, assistant dean of engineer ing, said the discrepancy that still exists is frus trating for the college, but administrators are de termined to develop a solution. “We are going to do this,” she said. “Regardless of what the court says, we are going to diversify.” Leon Turner, an electrical engineering gradu ate student, asked the deans if the college has determined which actions of the University of Texas law school were improper so they can be avoided at A&M. Watson said the University of Texas altered its law school admissions policy soon after the court’s original ruling a few years ago. The new policy, which resembles A&M’s admissions poli cy, was ruled unconstitutional by the appellate court. “One of the things that came out very clearly in this,” she said, “is that Texas A&M University cannot use race as a factor.” Watson said the college can, however, make decisions based on geographic origin, economic status and an applicant’s specific skills. “We are going to look at this creatively to see what some of the factors could and should be,” she said. One nonminority student said administrators are limited in what they can do to improve the environment at A&M and suggested that stu dents take the initiative. He said minority students should take advan tage of day-to-day classroom situations and in teract with nonminority students to create a sense of unity instead of setting themselves apart. Campus Tuesday • April 9, Hi Another student suggested the college empha size its commitment to diversity in its recruiting efforts. Dr. Don Russell, executive associate dean of engineering, said the most effective way to mar ket the college’s commitment to diversity is to create a positive experience for the minority stu dents currently enrolled. “Nothing works as well as one of you having a positive experience and getting a good job,” he said. “We want to create an environment that makes you succeed so that the word gets out that A&M is a good place for minorities.” Russell said this will create a positive feed back loop that should increase minority enroll ment in the College of Engineering. Several students congratulated the engineer ing deans for their efforts but criticized A&M ad ministration for their lack of commitment to di versity. Stanley Merritt, a civil engineering graduate student, said the University will continue to lag behind in minority enrollment until all Universi ty administrators dedicate themselves to the problem. “Until you feel that you are getting (support) from the top down,” Merritt said, “you are still going to have a problem.” Stephanie Adams, an interdisciplinary engi neering graduate student, said she questions Bowen’s commitment to the problems brought about by the Hopwood decision. Adams said Bowen did not seem genuinely concerned about the crisis at last week’s forum. “The impression that he gave last week,” she said, “was that he had every place under the sun to be except 301 (Rudder).” Haden disagreed, saying Bowen has made se rious efforts to resolve the problem at A&M. “I really believe that Bowen is (committed),” he said. “I just don’t know that he has gotten it across as well as he should.” Link Continued from Pagel pleased to have a link wift Mexico because of the era nomic importance between Texas and Mexico." Dr. Kelly Murphrey, as sistant director of the Center for International Business Studies, said the link will give students an opportunity to interact with business professionals in Mexico. “The link is a great teaching tool,” Murphrey said, “because by linking, we have an opportunity to communicate with Mexico.’ The technological part nership also will allow stu dents in Mexico to utilize the Sterling C. Evans Li brary and A&M students to access university libraries in Mexico City. V-Tel Corporation donat ed the equipment to starttk telecommunications lint, and the Center of Western Hemispheric Trade andtk College of Business are pro ' viding some of the funding. Roman said the telecom munications link wasde- signed to be self-sufficient, and corporations willbe charged to use it. TUESD/ April 9, 199' sport* GLA Sonics do\ in makeup NEW YORK l SuperSonics, led Kemp, reached 6 by beating the 108-98 in a garr months because < The Sonics die of a 6,000-mile, and a physical be bother them, tat second quarter ar York's charge in tl Kemp, who l( Charles Oakley b the third quarter, points and 13 Schrempf had 2 bounds and six Hawkins added 2 The Sonics o York 49-33 and f four consecutive in the fourth qua game away with . Fraschilla i coach at S For unlimited earning potential and a truly professional environment, MBNA is in a class by itself. 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MBNA America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. ©1996 MBNA America Bank, NA. q RESTAURANT W STARRING 0 0 0 0 0 0 $1.00 OFF One Large or Small Order of Wings Any Style 0 0 0 0 0 V Oo WITH CURRENT STUDENT ID 0 0 NOW APPEARING AT TWO LOCATIONS Campus 1045 Texas Avenue South College Station 693-6363 Southwood Valley 3230 Texas Avenue South College Station 694-8966 Tuesday night dine-in only. One order per valid student ID per visit. Major Credit Cards Accepted Ap! what's up Tuesday Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship: Come and enjoy a time of praise and worship and a study of the Word of God at 7:30 p.m. in 101 Heep Center. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Jared at 696-8654. Aggie Toasters: A general meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 707 Rudder. Contact Keith at 779-91 13 for details. Student Counseling Service - Minority Student Walk-In Services: A walk-in counseling service for minority students will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the SCS in Henderson Hall. Contact Dr. Juan Riker at 845-4427, ext. 1 34, for more information. Catholic Students Association: The Catholic Apologetics will meet at 9 .m. at St. Mary's Student Center Li- rary. Contact Bee Lee at 764-1824 for details. Catholic Students Association: Mass will be held at 12:05 p.m. at the All Faith's Chapel on campus. Student Counseling Service: An African American student group will meet from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in the SCS in Hender son Hall. Contact Dr. Brian K. Williams at 845-4427 for details. Aggie Anglers: A meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 302 Rudder to discuss the upcoming fishing tournament at Richland-Chambers reservoir. Contact Brian Caraetta at 693-0963 for details. Center for Academic Enhancement: A review for the TASP Reading/Writing test will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in 457 Blocker. Study Abroad Programs Office: An in formational meeting for students who wish to study abroad at the A&M Santa Chiara Center in Italy Spring '97 will be held from 8:,1 5 to 9 p.m. in 358 Bizzell Hall, West. Call 845-0544 for details. TAMU Horseman's Association: A gen eral meeting and nominations for next year's officers will be held at 7 p.m in 115 Kleberg. Call Lainie at 774-1160 for more information. Student Counseling Service - Career Counseling and Testing Center: A ca reer decision making workshop will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the SCS in Henderson Hall. This workshop re quires testing two days prior for partici pation. Call the SCS at 845-4427, ext. 108 for details. Environmental Issues Committee: A fo rum over "Should Texas Keep Recycling" will be held at 6 p.m. at 410 Rudder. Contact Chris at 691-8212 or Cheri at 847-2866 for more information. Texas A&M Bridge Club: The regular weekly game will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in 301 Bright. Anyone inter ested in learning to play come by. For more information call Hank at 694- 7122. National Association of Black Accoun tants: An awards reception presented by Arthur Anderson will be held at 7 p.m. in 316 Wehner. Call Shiri Smith at 847-0748 for more information. Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Pre sanctified liturgy will be held at 5:30 p.m. at All Faith's Chapel. Bring canned goods for the poor. For information call Maria at 696-2041 or Andrei at 847- 3602. National Association of Environment Professionals: Elections will be dis cussed and a guest lecturer will speak at 7 p.m. in 104 Peterson. TAMU Waterski Team: There will be a general and tournament meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 401 Rudder. Asian American Association: There will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 507 Rudder. For more information con tact Amnay at 260-9006. Armenian Student Association: Dr. Va- hakn Dadrian will be speaking at 7:30 p.m. in 292B Rudder Tower. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Aggies: There will be a presentation by the Texas Hu man Rights Foundation on "Justice on High - Recent Lesbian and Gay tow in the U.S. Supreme Court," at7pi in 504 Rudder. For more informaliot call the gayline at 847-0321. Texas Aggie Dance Team: There wl he an informational meeting for fc 1996-1997 dance team tryouts all p.m. in room 304 of The Recrealio Center. For more informational Susie at 696-2904. Wednesday TAMU German Club: There will her general meeting at 5:30 p.m. at North gate Cafe. Call Oscar at 84 7-37811# Ben at 764-4346 for details. Catholic Students Association. man Mass will be held at SUtor Student Center at 7;15 p.mi FonW call Bee Lee at 764-1824. Roadrunners: There will be a daily* of 3-4 miles. All runners are welco*. Meet in front of G. Rollie While,Cal Eddie at 691-2269 for information, What's Up is a Battalion servicttlial lists non-profit student andfactiih events and activities. Items shoullb submitted no later than threetta# advance of the desired run date, Ap plication deadlines and noticesarenol events and will not be runinWhifi Up. If you have any questions, pte call the newsroom at 845-3313. DOUSTT KEiVl IT! OWIVIT! *99 OfiJ Tuxedos Complete Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaids, Formats, Prom Dresses, After Fives, ALL PRICED TO SELL! LzJO 'S 1901 Texas Avenue, Bryan (Next to Party Time) 779-4444 The Student Y Association The Student Y Association is now accepting applications for these six executive positions: UNLOCK YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL • President • VP of Finance • VP of Membership • VP of Special Events • VP of Public Relations • VP of University and Community Services Applications are available at the front desk of Student Activities in the Koldus Building. Applications are due by April 12 in the Student Y Cubicle. (#27) For questions call: Marika Cook at 694-2629 The MSC L. T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness presents Da-Thao "Lyly" Dao A Tour to Beijing, Hong Kong,and Vietnam: Perspectives on Chinese and Vietnamese Art Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00p.m. in MSC 223J For more information, call 845-8770 or e-mail: ji-fellows@msc.tamu.edu <k Persons with disabilities please call 845-8770 to inform us of your special needs. <k NEW YORK Fraschilla, who ; to postseason pi four years, is the John's. Fraschilla, v\ paigned for the j Mahoney, forcer 11 after the Red 17 — their wo years. It also ma St. John's had tl winning seasons ! The 37-year-o led the Jaspers t and a berth in th at Manhattan. Th the Metro Atlanti ence this season, in the first round Fraschilla's hi in the 1 995 N( when Manhattan before losing to the second round At St. John's, over a team that j op to high expe when local stars Zendon Hamilt years ago. Massachusetts pari and Utah's considered the tc both said they w in the position. 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