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AGGIEIJ] HE BATTALIC, EWS HE BATTALION 7A Thursday, January 24, 2002 BI enters Enron offices p.m. I'hereis >.m. opening It s promised >AD rtorm arum s e in Houstoi ENRON THE PLAYERS The company The growing list of political, corporate and regulatory characters in the Enron debacle includes the following people trom Enron Corp.: stage leeded: lexas 75711 0) 225-9069 M " lH Y : Classes e class < 12, Hip-f"Cp. ee its p \ced 613 • Store HOUSTON (AP) — Enron ■orp. invited the FBI to its headquarters after a former executive said she saw employ ees shredding documents as ■cently as last week, ■eanwhile, shareholders suing tile once-mighty energy compa- iv sought access to its former auditor’s records. I FBI agents arrived at Biron’s headquarters Tuesday tc investigate the shredding allegations and company guards blocked employee ■cess to accounting and ■nance offices on the 19th and 2< ih floors of the 50- _ stpry building. I “The company has nine everything nu’d expect under ■ese circumstances,” ^■nron attorney Henneth Marks told ^I.S. District Judge ^■elinda Harmon. I The FBI declined to comment, but Hiron officials said He agents were on h; ud to talk with Horkers and check Hto the claims. I On Wednesday, Harmon awaited a p] n from sharehold- attorneys to bar jHditing firm Arthur jHndersen from any Hrther shredding of d< cuments related to ^■iron's audits. H One of those attor neys, William ^Kracln. said multiple la vyers agreed that Hey want Harmon to approve a plan allow- Hg them to inspect al of Andersen's Enron-related docu- Hents and take depo sitions from top Hndersen personnel. They also want Harmon to eliminate any Andersen poli- cit s that require doc ument destruction after keeping records & i for a certain amount of time. Andersen is currently under a Texas court order prohibiting shredding. In Washington on Tuesday, the White House disclosed that President Bush’s mother-in- law. Jenna Welch, had invested in Enron and lost $8,100. Bush, a friend of Enron chairman Kenneth Lay, reiter ated that he had no intention of releasing details of Enron con tacts with White House aides who developed his energy plan, saying if “somebody has an accusation of wrongdoing. let me know.” Congressional investigators also said they would subpoena senior officials at Andersen, including the chief executive, to testify Thursday. Enron slid into the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history last month after investigators began examining several com plex partnerships used to keep half a billion dollars in debt off company books. Enron shares crashed, and thousands of employees lost their jobs and their stock-loaded retire ment savings. Kenneth Lay Enron chairman and one of President Bush's top political contributors. Sherron Watkins Enron vice president of development who warned Lay about accounting irregularities last August. Maureen Castaneda Former Enron executive who claims the shredding began after Thanksgiving at Houston headquarters. Robert Bennett Washington lawyer representing Enron; represented former President Clinton in sexual harassment lawsuit. ENRON the players Arthur Andersen The growing list of political, corporate and regulatory characters in the Enron debacle includes the following people trom Enron's accounting firm; Joseph Berardlno Chief executive officer of Arthur Andersen. Enron's accounting firm until it was fired Jan. 17. David Duncan Andersen's chief auditor on Enron account until he was fired earlier this month. Michael C. Odom A partner in Andersen’s Houston office who was stripped of his management responsibilities because of the destruction of Enron documents. Nancy Temple A lawyer for Andersen who spelled out the firm’s document- destruction policy in an Oct. 12 e- mail to its Houston office. ENRON the players Capitol hill The growing list of political, corporate and regulatory characters in the Enron debacle includes the following members of Congress. Sen. Joe Lleberman (D-Conn.) Chairman of the Senate Govern mental Affairs Committee; received S2.000 from Enron Rep. W.J. Billy Tauzln (R-La.) Chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee; accepted $6,464 from Enron. Rep John Dlngell (D-Mich.) Ranking member on House Energy and Commerce Committee; . accepted $9,000 from Enron, Rep Jim Greenwood (R-Pa.) Chairman of House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations; received $1,000 from Enron. AP i^Wholesale | Diamonds | GIA & EGL Certified ! Largest | *Stock | in the Brazos Valley ’EN John D Huntley Class of ‘79 | 313 B. 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In that spir it, admission to Texas A&M University and any of its sponsored programs is open to all qualified individuals without regard to any subgroup classification or stereotype. Women’s Issues Group Mondays 2:00 - 3:30 PM Come together with other women and work on becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to be. Improve your self- confidence. assertiveness, and relationships by sharing and processing with other women with similar issues. Facilitators: Mary Ann Covey & Lori Tagger Biofeedback Workshop Mondays 3:00- 4:30 PM One-session workshops that give an introduction to relaxation techniques, including how biofeedback aids in relaxation. Individual follow-up consultation is available. Facilitator: Steve Wilson Eating Concerns & Body Image Issues Group Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 PM The purpose of this group is to provide information and sup port for those who are trying to overcome an eating disorder. Group will also discuss topics related to eating concerns such as the development of trusting relationships, expression of fellings, and management of stress. An individual meeting with a group leader prior to attendance at group is required. Facilitators: Debbie Rabinowitz & Amanda Samson Multicultural Issues & Relationships Group Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 PM The purpose of this group is to increase awareness of multicultural issues and improve communication and self-con fidence when dealing with multicultural relationships. Group topics may include, but are not limited to, cultural shock; cul tural, religious, and social differences; and bi-cultural/ multicultural relationship issues. This group is open to all stu dents. Facilitator: Gisela Lin Conflict & Loss in Relationships Group Mondays 5:00 - 6:30 PM This grpup is for students who are currently or have previously experienced conflict in interpersonal or romantic relationships, or who have recently experienced a loss of a meaningful relationship. Facilitators: Brian Williams & Tom Burdenski Spring 2002 Groups Academic SURVIVAL Series Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15 PM Need some help surviving the academic transition from high school to college? It’s not too late to get prepared to meet the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE...ACADEMIC SURVIVAL! Before the “tribal council votes you ofT, attend this Tuesday series from 3:45 - 5:15pm beginning February 19 and ending April 23. Screening before February 18 is required for participa tion. Facilitators: Patti Collins & Carta Hilland Older Than Traditional Age Group Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM Group participants are typically 25 years old and above. Each member is asked to demonstrate his/her commitment to the group through regular attendance and active participation. Group psychotherapy is utilized to assist older than traditional group members in dealing with such issues as anxiety, de pression, motivation, and isolation. This group works to cre ate a safe environment in which each member is free to work on his or her unique concerns. Facilitators: Robert Carter & Debbie Rabinowitz Interpersonal Growth & Exploration Group Tuesdays ’ 5:00 • 6:30 PM This psychotherapy group is for students who desire to live more authentically with themselves and relate more genuinely with others. Group members will be helped to explore self-limiting life patterns and share themselves with others through honest self-disclosure in a safe, support ive atmosphere. Facilitators: Ron Lutz & Bai-Yin Chen Anxiety Group Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 PM An interpersonal group for students who suffer from general or social anxieties. Students will be able to work on the impact of anxieties in their lives, as well as explore the interpersonal meanings of anxiety symptoms. Facilitators: Carlos Orozco & Amanda Samson Empowering Yourself Group Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 PM A group for women and men with sexual molestation or as sault iin their past. Identifying and exploring aftereffects of abuse will be the focus. Dealing with relationships, building self-es teem, and gaining power are emphasized. Facilitators: Nancy Welch 8> Lori Tagger Academics Anonymous Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM Motivated to improve your academic performance but find it difficult to be consistent in your efforts? Join this 9 week sup port group on Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm beginning Janu ary 30 and ending April 3. Not only will you learn effective study strategies, but you will also get support from others. Topics may include procrastination and building academic con fidence. Screening before January 29 is required for partici pation. Facilitator: Patti Collins Non-Traditional Women’s Group Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 PM This therapy group for women 23+ allows each member to enter the group with her own unique issues and share, pro cess, and problem-solve within a group context. This group can help individuals who are wanting to develop healthier ways of dealing with the stress of school and work, relationships, personal problems and family issues. When we begin to talk more honestly with others, we can often find new ways to deal with the problems we face. Facilitators: Amanda Samson & Carla Hilland Dissertation/Thesis Support Group Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM This group is for graduate students who are struggling with the process of writing a thesis or dissertation. Group topics include issues of competence, procrastination, anxiety, goal-setting, and bureaucratic struggles. Facilitators: Brian Williams & Debbie Rabinowitz Career Exploration Group Thursdays 3:30- 5:00PM This is a 5-week group beginning on March 21, 2002. It is designed to teach participants how to make decisions. Group participants will identify their interests, skids, work values and personality characteristics; research the job market and occupation. An initial appointment with a career counselor is required. Facilitators: Michele Amerson & Carta Hilland