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2 Monday, December 6,1993 Burch Awards Recognize Unique Individual Talents BYLEENAPENDHARKAR STAFF WRITER Students can get up to $6,000 to create their own program of study and learn about a subject area they are interested in through the recently established Burch Fellows Pro gram. “We are looking for undergraduates who are talented in, and want to pursue something such as poetry, art, computers or any other area,” said Robert Allen, associate dean of the General College, who is helping to coordinate the fellows pro gram. For example, someone who is inter ested in art might want to spend a summer in Rome studying art, he said. Fellows are chosen for their deep inter est in a particular area, which should be seen in the creativity and originality of their proposals. “Each fellowship should be a reflection of the student’s interests,” Allen said. Geoffrey Sayre-McCord, chairman of the program’s selection committee, said academics were not the main criterion, but students should set up an exciting and creative program for themselves. FACULTY FROM PAGE 1 September. Some trustees said they had been bar raged by phone calls from parents, alumni and other concerned citizens who had called the 24-hour visitation program im moral and had threatened to withhold do nations. Hardin said he thought the pilot pro gram had been carefully planned. “It struck me as highly responsible the only mistake that struck me was that no one was prepared for the highly incendiary response to the trial period,” Chancellor Hardin said. “I think we were all caught off-guard by the tenacity of the response.” Also at Friday’s meeting, the Employee Forum presented Faculty Council Chair man Jim Peacock with a small wooden stool in appreciation of his work to im prove faculty-staff relations. The stool’s three legs represent three components of the University faculty, staff and students. Peacock reassured the faculty that their distinction would not be decreased by in creasing recognition of staff members. “Contrary to the belief of some faculty members, the purpose of the faculty-staff Campus Calendar MONDAY NOON: The Sonja H. Stone Black Colttnal Center will sponsor a video history of the BCC movement as a part of the Kwanzaa celebration. 4 p.m. IRSS, The German Studies Program, DAAD will present Professor HansVaget from Smith College, speaking about "Goethe's' Faust’m Postwall Perspective” in the Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. 4:1 5 p.m. N. C. Hillel Mitzvah Corps will meet at HiHel to cook dinner at the IFC Kitchen. 6 p.m. The Volunteer Action Committee will meet in the Campus Y quad. 5 p.m. The International Relief Committee will meet to discuss the ongoing genocide in Bosnia on EXTENDED Wt HOLIDAY SHOPPING TWs HOURS Mon-Fri 10 am -9 pm f\ I Sat 10 am -7 pm M B \ Sun noon -7 pm Afouthemfeason I Eastgate, Chapel Hill • 919-929-7133 [ Return Df The IK Highball At Ham's, nobody lowballs our highballs. Stop by this and every Monday night FOR OUR HIGHBALL SPECIAL, ALONG WITH 25<Z hot wings. Then catch the big game • ON OUR SUPER WIDE SCREENS. 310 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, 933-3767 The program was set up by Tennessee entrepreneur and UNC alumnus Lucius Burch HI, who gave the school $300,000t0 set up and start the program. “He wanted students to have the resources to be able to fulfill their dreams,” Sayre-McCord said. The money given to each student is determined by their particular proposal idea, but the maximum generally will be $6,000. “We want to leave this very open so that the program can accommodate the need of each fellow," Allen said. Because this is the first year of the pro gram, administrators want it to mold itself instead of giving it a set structure, he said. Sayre-McCord said, “The uniqueness of the grant is that students will be chosen on the originality of their proposal we don’t want there to be any set pattern for the program.” The committee hopes to select two stu dents, but it could have more or less, de pending on the proposals from each stu dent. Applications can be picked up by Jan. 7 in the honors office, located in Steele Building, and will be due Jan. 28. Applicants do not have to be students in the honors program. relations committee is not to diminish the well-deserved recognition of the faculty,” he said. The council also voted to set a suggested limit of 40 minutes for speeches by the chancellor, the faculty chairman and dis tinguished visitors. But they rejected part two of the resolu tion, which would have advised that speak ers whose addresses exceeded the 40- minute limit be asked to stop speaking and resume after all business on the agenda had been conducted. Peacock explained his reason for voting against the second part of the resolution. “If you have a distinguished speaker and you have to suddenly ask him to stop and continue afteT the business, it would be a little awkward.” In other business, the council voted unanimously to pass a proposal for doctor ate and master’s degree programs in mate rials science at UNC. Thomas Meyer, chairman of the cur riculum in applied sciences, presented the proposal, saying that adding the degrees would uphold the University’s traditional role as a leader in the scientific commu nity. Peacock said the proposal would be presented to the Graduate Council, which makes decisions for the UNC system. the Rosenau Haß second floor. ITEMS OF INTEREST The Spanish House will accept male and female resident applications for the spring 1994 semester. Call Meredith at 914-2355, or stop by the Carmichael Residence Hall desk for more information. The French Home will have two female-resident openings for spring semester. Applications are avail able at Caimichael front desk, or contact Natalie D’Souza for more information at 914-7228. The International Center has applications avail able for English conversation partners at the Interna tional Center. UNIVERSITY Spectacle Overpowers PlayMakers’ Latest Production Play Makers Repertory Company’s pro duction of “Beauty and the Beast” is a delicate movement of surreal costumes and choreography that arouses the imagina tion of children and adults alike. However, the parts of the performance threaten to become greater than the whole. The intense pageantry and fantastic ele ments of the play almost become too much and detract from the original story of re- demptive love. Tom Huey, a visiting lec tureratUNCin the Depart ment of Dra matic Art, crafted an origi- MONDVLAMB Theater Review 'Beauty and the Beast' Play Makers Repertory Company nal adaptation of the classic fairy tale that will run through Dec. 19. Michael Wilson, a 1987 graduate of UNC, directed “Beauty and the Beast.” The performance is very physically and visually dynamic. Movements are in grained in the text of the play, serving as words themselves. The two worlds of the play (Belle’s home and Beast’s castle) are separated by movement. Two vain and greedy sisters, played wonderfully by Dede Corvinus and Brett Halna du Fretay, rule Belle’s home with a garish slapstick routine, while the beast’s world is a precise dance of movements. Kristine Watt’s (Belle) slight frame and mature voice give her a graceful presence onstage. Her movements embody the fluid, exacting, Eastem-like feel oftheplay. Watt is a perfect Belle. Actors, clothed in blue body stockings sheathed in red gauze, provide most of the props on stage. Expressionless and face less, these forms are the enchanted crea tures of Beast’s world. This group of acro batic, dancing, and at times statuesque actors are an extraordinary part of the play. HOUSEKEEPERS FROM PAGE 1 ting time doesn’t mean going home. . As University employees, housekeep ers also can become students for several hours each weekday evening through classes offered by the University. But until recently, University employees could take classes that directly related to their work. UNC has offered courses to help em ployees acquire their high school diploma, but since 1986, only 12 employees have completed the program. Until January 1993, the only housekeepers who could take training courses were those in supervi sory positions. Now all housekeepers can take a cleri cal-skills program, which was implemented last January. According to University records, 34 employees are on track to com plete the yearlong program this year. Barbara Prear, a member of the UNC Housekeepers Steering Committee, said she had participated in some of the University’s training programs, but had found them inadequate. “I have taken some of everything which they offer, which is nothing that you would call a training program. They put that name there with it, but no training program is offered.” Drake Maynard, director of the UNC’s Department of Human Resources, said federal law required state agencies to offer classes to state employees that would edu cate them for health and safety purposes relating to their jobs. “There’s no regulation for agencies or universities to give training to state em ployees,” he said. “But itisourbest interest Short on Cash for the Holidays? 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Ken Strong provides the voice of Beast and manipu lates the controls that make the eyes and mouth open and close, while two actors on stage control the arm movements. The result is a towering monster with mobility. The beast can walk, sit and gesture with ease and eerie believability. Composer John Gromada’s Eastern influenced score adds a sense of mystery and fantasy. The original music was one of the most outstanding parts of the play. In order to inject a sense of magic, Gromada used traditional instruments combined with music and sounds. “The sounds provide a balance that keeps the music from becom ing too sweet,” Gromada said. One element missing is Beast’s court ship of Belle. Only periodic banners delin eate the time she spends in Beast’s castle. Ironically, the lack of courtship clearly shows why Belle comes to love Beast. He allows her to leave only on the truth of her word that she will return. Belle values honesty above all else, and she comes to realize that if Beast also does, then perhaps he isn’t such a monster. For children, apparently neither the beast’s appearance nor the spectacle de tracted from the enjoyment of the play. Austin Williams, 6, and Emily Earl- Royal, 7, both enjoyed the play just fine. Williams liked the princess best, and per haps Earl-Royal gave the play the highest compliment possible for a child: When asked how the play compared to Disney, she responded, “They were different, and I couldn’t say which I liked better.” Performances are in the Paul Green Theatre at Bp.m. Tuesdays through Satur days and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 962- PLAY for more information. because they can do their job better, and they make themselves more promotable.” Smith said she had a high school di ploma, but still spent three hours in class each week. “A lot of (employees) are get ting their high school diploma, but I fin ished high school and I just wanted a refresher course.” Many housekeepers workpart-timejobs to supplement their salaries, and recently have demanded salary increases from UNC. Members of the UNC Housekeep ers’ Association, which formed two years ago, have asked that the lowest pay levels in the state’s salary schedule be eliminated. Housekeepers, who occupy salary grades 50 through 52, receive salaries rang ing from $12,877 in grade 50 to a maxi mum salary of $19,665 in grade 52. Smith said she had held several part time jobs, such as working as a house keeper for a private family, in addition to her job at UNC. “I enjoy doing what I am doing. I just wish the housekeepers could get more money, because for someone with a family and small kids, I don’t see how they can maintain on a salary. But a lot of them have part-time jobs, and they have to make ends meet.” Jennie Nickerson, a UNC housekeeper who lives in Siler City, said that although she now was making more money than she had in past jobs, she thought housekeepers deserved more pay. “Actually, I love my job because I was working in production jobs in Siler City,” Nickerson said. “Before, I had to work through my breaks, and I still couldn’t make enough to make ends meet. “ I know that a lot of people complain as Now hiring for Spring 1994 Must have 3.2 GPA Bring schedule to: M -Th 10-8, F 10-4 Sat 12-4, Sun 4-8 102 Nations Bank Plaza mm h i|9Hp H mm? , lill |l|ra| I \ 8 Ml I 'WBttEm 5 BBr SB l r *nß \ S iB Bp t Bli ; ||y|k J§|| jpal 188 gig Hgg| 99 n a. ~n..v.taAwJ Belle (Kristine Watt) stands in the shadow of Beast in Play Makers Repertory Company's 'Beauty and the Beast' The play runs through Dec. 19. “Actually, I love my job because I was working production jobs in Siler City. Before, 1 had to work through my breaks, and I still couldn’t make ends meet.” JENNIE NICKERSON UNC housekeeper far as salaries, but actually, I’m not going to say I am satisfied, but I guess because I am making more than I was, I am okay for now. But I can understand why everybody is asking for more money, because actually we are doing everybody else’s job instead of just housekeepers’ (jobs).” Smith said she thought the UNC com munity did not fully appreciate housekeep ers’ work. “I’ve often said that if it wasn’t for the housekeepers, I would love to see what it would look like for just one day.” Although most housekeepers seem sat isfied with their jobs, some are afraid to express their discontent with the system. Prear, who also is a leader in the UNC Housekeepers Association, said many of her co-workers feared punishment from their supervisors and refrained from speak ing out against problems. “Most of the housekeepers have that fear,” she said. “I can’t really tell you that there really is a reason for that fear to be there. People have got to have jobs. Most of them are afraid to speak out and say anything.” TAR HEEL SPORTS SHORTS * This Week at Carolina Swimming Dec. 8 ~ 5:00 pm - Carolina vs. Duke at Koury Natatorium Womens Basketball at the Smith Center Dec. 8 ~ 7:00 pm - Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina Dec. 11 ~ 7:00 pm ~ Carolina vs. Florida State “Takin’ it to the ■ ■ f UNC Studcnts/Faculty FREE with IDJL WICIICI WaKA villages I apartments 6 Co- 9 auwCA Ceased • 1,2,3 bedroom apartments available - including townhouses and lofts • gorgeous clubhouse, 2 swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, universal weight j room, jogging nature trail, volleyball court •on J busline • 4 separate laundry facilities • pets allowed • summer storage available HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 Call about our Holiday Special! 9294141 Smith Level Rd. [JMBpcaiTboro, NC 27510 GH)? Baily ®ar Rpri POLICE FROM PAGE 1 Police reports did not give a local ad dress for the Troutners. Reports state that the incident began when the Troutners arrived at 1:14 p.m. at Brendle’s, located at 1801 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., in a Car dinal Cab. The driver agreed to wait for them while they went inside. Brendle’s security guards saw the Troutners take items and hide them in a shoulder bag, reports state. The two then returned to the cab, which the driver had left running while he made a phone call. Presley said Connie Troutner jumped into the cab and drove it away, dropped Donald Troutner offin some nearby woods and returned the cab to Brendle’s. With the help of residents, Donald Troutner was captured, and the stolen merchandise, some VHS videotapes, was recovered Sunday. The two have been charged with lar ceny, unauthorized use of a cab, defraud ing a cab driver and possession of drug paraphernalia, Presley said. ■ Police were called to the scene Satur day evening when a car accident involving alcohol sent four people to the hospital and tied up traffic on East Franklin Street. Sometime before 9 p.m., a driver head ing east on East Franklin Street near Bound ary Street crossed the dividing line and smashed into a car carrying three people travelling westbound. Presley said it took rescuers one hour to remove the driver of the eastbound car. The lone driver suffered a broken back and pelvis, while the other three victims were treated and released Saturday night from UNC Hospitals.
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