Texas A&M University
Graduate and Professional School Day
October 12, 2000
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THE BATTALION
American University, School of Education
Australian University, IDP
Autonomous University of Guadalajara, School of
Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Immunology
Baylor College of Medicine, Cell and
Molecular Biology
Baylor College of Medicine, MD/Ph.D. Program
California Institute of Technology, Office of the
Dean of Graduate Studies
California School of Professional Psychology
Colorado School of Mines, Office of Graduate Studies
Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and
Allied Health
Dallas Theological Seminary, Office of Admissions
University of Dallas, Marketing Department
Dentistry in Texas Initiative
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical
Center, Multicultural Department
Georgetown University, Communication, Culture
And Technology Department
The George Washington University, Elliot School
Of International Affairs
Hardin - Simmons University, Graduate Office
University of Houston, College of Pharmacy
University of Houston, College of Optometry
University of Houston - Clear Lake, Department of
Enrollment Services
University of Houston, Graduate School of Social Work
Illinois College of Optometry
University of Illinois - Urbana - Champaign, Graduate
College
Kaplan
Midwestern University
University of Miami, Graduate School
University of Michigan, College of Engineering
University of Michigan, School of Education
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
University of North Texas, Graduate School
University of North Texas Health Science Center,
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
University of North Texas Health Science Center,
School of Public Health
University of Notre Dame, Graduate School
Oklahoma State University, Environmental Science
Oklahoma State University, Graduate College
Our Lady of the Lake University, MBA Program
Pepperdine University, The Graziado School of Business
The Princeton Review
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and
International Affairs
Regent University, Robertson School of Government
South Texas College of Law, Admissions
Southern Methodist University, Engineering
Southwest Texas State University, Graduate College
St. Edwards University, Center for Academic Progress
Stephen F. Austin State University, Graduate School
Texas A&M University, Bush School
Texas A&M University, College of Education
Texas A&M University, Mays MBA Program
Texas A&M University, Rural Public Health
Texas A&M University System Health Science
Center, Medical Pathology
Texas A&M University, United States Peace Corps
Texas A&M University, Vet School
Texas Chiropractic College, Admissions
Texas Christian University, MBA Recruiting
Texas Tech University, College of Business Administration
Texas Tech University, Graduate School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
School of Allied Health
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Texas Women's University - Houston, Graduate
Recruitment
The University of Texas, Graduate Studies
The University of Texas, LBJ School of Public Affairs
The University of Texas, School of Law
University of Texas - Dallas, Enrollment Services
University of Texas - Dallas, MBA
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston,
School of Allied Health
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio,
Biochemistry
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio,
Cellular and Structural Biology
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio,
Dental School
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio,
Microbiology
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio,
Pharmacology
University of Texas - Houston, Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences
University of Texas -Houston, School of Public Health
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Texas Medical Branch, Graduate School
University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Nursing
University of Texas - San Antonio, The Office of Graduate
Studies
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,
Southwestern Graduate School
Trinity University, Health Care Administration
Washington University - St. Louis, School of Engineering
Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis,
Health Administration Program
Corps
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Southern Methodist University, Graduate Studies
School Representatives located in the MSC Flagroom and Foyer
Mills said. “1 can’t make sweeping
generalities about someone else’s
viewpoints.”
John said the problem with the
lack of acceptance in the Corps is that
the institution breeds its own atti
tudes and not many are willing to set
a new precedent.
“The institution perpetuates
themselves, but the individuals
come and go,” he said. “The Corps
needs to be open to things it can’t
understand before going with the
status quo — want to understand,
ask to understand.”
Nonetheless, John said the exis
tence of the gay community within
the Corps is common knowledge to
cadets. He said he has heard that the
gay population is estimated to be
between 15 and 20 percent of the
Corps.
But he said that because of the na
ture of the Corps, no gays are open
about their preferences. John said ac
ceptance of gays is not the Corps’
only discriminatory feature.
“The integration of women is still
a problem in the Corps,” he said.
Every cadet who leaves the Corps
has to go through an exit interview.
“This is when he can discuss what
is on his mind and if he chooses not
to acknowledge it at the time then
what can we do,” Mills said. “We
would be glad to discuss this with
him, but every case is different, every
human is different. We are here and
willing to listen and help him arrive
to solutions.”
For the first time, two women
were placed in Company E-2, a tra
ditionally all-male outfit, for Fall
2000. Neither of those women is still
in the outfit today.
However, John said, the dis
crimination felt by gay cadets out
weighs discrimination based on
race and gender.
“I wish people could understand
what I go through on a daily basis”
he said. “Being black, or a woman,
you can see and understand that.
But 1 think being gay is misunder
stood because it is not something
that is tangible.”
Despite the legal protection of gay
students now provided by the student
rules, put into effect this semester by
A&M President Dr. Ray M. Bowen,
John said it would still be almost im
possible for a gay students to remain
in the Corps.'
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could understand
what I go through
on a daily basis.
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for a degree from A&M will
his perseverance.
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timent here,” he said. "Gr;
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life. John had served fount,
tive duty in the military antk
to A&M on contract to com:
degree before returning.
“I basically gave it all up
it was too difficult for me to
lie,” he said.
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— “john"
a former Corps member
who requested anonymity
He said other cadets can “ram” a
cadet out of the Corps by being very
petty with inspections, thus issuing
enough rams — demerits — that
could force a cadet out.
“Much like many other aspects of
our organization, the Corps models
its basic approach to sexuality issues
after the official approach adopted by
the Armed Forces of the United
States while also following Texas
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pact of its own.
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been repressed for four year']
military,” he said. “If they:
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themselves to arms because tel
remain underground, buthekl
that if all gay cadets weretof
announce their sexual oriental
Corps would be more acceptim
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John said. “But if I can helpju j
person understand what it’s!
I have done something f’ortliil
terment of someone.”
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