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4The Daily Tar Heel Wednesday, November 11, 1987 New Ambassador Program will help stuademts .find jobs By MYRNA MILLER Staff Writer Small and medium-sized busi nesses will have a better chance of recruiting UNC's top graduates to fill job vacancies this year. Setting up internships and full time job interviews is the goal of the newly established Senior Class Ambassador Program, said Sharon Wiatt, assistant director of University Career Planning and Placement Services (UCCPS). "The Ambassador Program is recruiting seniors to go back home and talk to employers about UNC students," Wiatt said. "These seniors will ask the employers to request our students' resumes and to report their vacancies to UNC." The senior class chose this project because it wanted to make a contribution that would benefit other seniors and juniors, she said. "There is a need for this type of service because usually only large Screaming When a band releases a critically acclaimed or highly regarded debut album, critics and fans start asking questions about what the group's next effort will be like. Will it be identical to the first record? Will it handle the pressures of the record company? Will it be a flop? Was the band just lucky the first time around? Many bands suffer from the dreaded sopho more jinx. The Screaming Blue Messiahs, however, have overcome all this superstitious malarkey with an even more brilliant second release. Bikini Red is a step beyond the Debating society continues UNC tradition By LEIGH PRESSLEY Staff Writer loday students debate in the Pit, parade with protesters 11 around the UNC campus and state their opinions about controver sial issues. But long ago, students in the Dialectic and Philanthropic societies debated moral and political issues, composed speeches and prac ticed parliamentary procedures in the plush chambers of New East and New West. The Dialectic and Philanthropic societies were formed by students who wanted to improve their public speaking skills. Known for a few months as the Debating Society, the organization was split into the "Di" and the "Phi" organizations in 1795. Di-Phi President William Elliott, a senior history major, said the Uni versity used to require student mem bership in one of the two societies. 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GA 30326 800-223-2618 In Georgia, call 404-266-1060 Please send me information about a career as a Lawyer's Assistant Name ; : Address Citv State- Cc liege Phone: DAY L 10 firms recruit on campus," Wiatt said. "Smaller and medium-sized firms often don't think campus recruiting would be worthwhile." UCPPS also tried to initiate this type of program in the past, she added. Elizabeth Turner, chairwoman for the Senior Class Careers and Continuing Education Committee, said that the senior class is working with UCPPS to coordinate the program. "Each ambassador would visit from five to 10 businesses in their hometown during Christmas break and invite them to list full-time and internship vacancies with Carol ina,' Turner said. Students will drop their resumes at UCPPS, and the resumes then will be sent to the businesses, she said. "Our actual goal is to get more positions for resumes to be dropped, to cover a broader area Blue Messiahs attack James Burrus Album band's brilliant debut effort, Gun Shy. The band has received rave reviews from critics, including being honored as the Best New British Band of 1986 by the critics of Rolling Stone. Bikini Redhas a good thrash sound to it, but it isn't quite as raucous as Gun-Shy. Bassist Chris Thompson and drummer Kenny Harris concen western North Carolina, while east erners joined the the Phi society. Out-of-state students could choose which one they preferred. "After about 10 years fights broke out over membership, so the board of trustees allowed students to join one or the other," Elliott said. In 1895 New West and New East were built for the Dialectic and Phil anthropic societies, respectively. In addition to being a meeting place for the societies, the buildings held extensive art collections and massive libraries. "We started buying books because the University saw little need for a library," Elliott said. Soon the indi vidual societies owned more books than the University itself. By 1886 the joint collections amassed a total of about 15,000 volumes. That year the Di and the Phi combined their collections with UNC's to form the modern UNC library. practice offers care including: o Free Pregnancy Tests Abortion (to 20 weeks) Breast Evaluation PMS Evaluation and Treatment 1 pPF TRIANGLE WOMEN'S 109 Conner Dr. Suite 2202 Chap Hill. NC 942-0011 or 942-0824 Across from University Mall for the 90's" Zip Yr. Grad. EVENING L and to have more potential jobs and internships for juniors and seniors," she added. Seniors seem to like having an added opportunity to meet poten tial employers. "I think the Ambassador Pro gram is an excellent idea because the contact with businesses throughout the state will increase the number of job opportunities for graduates," said Camille Grady, a senior education major from Albertson. Wiatt said, "The 10 to 15 ambas sadors will get a three-hour block of training in mid-November to teach them how to approach employers and how to represent the school." Seniors wanting to be ambassa dors can pick up applications at the Union desk or the Senior Class office until Nov. 20. Those students who are selected will be notified Nov. 21 and 22. trate on pounding out a hard-hitting beat and letting guitarist vocalist Bill Carter fire out rugged chords while he wails, chants, screams, and yes, even sings. While Gun-Shy had humorous elements in it, they were not as obvious. The record mainly dealt with serious subjects such as politics. Bikini Red takes just as many shots at the political game as Gun-Shy did, but it does so in a funnier vein. These Brits seem engrossed by America. Some of the songs convey negative attitudes toward the Amer Paintings of James Polk, James Dobbin, Thomas Clingman, Wil liam Davie and others adorn the walls of the society chambers today. Although some paintings were lost in World War I, the art collection still serves as a source of academic and historical information. The Di-Phi societies were also responsible for creating UNC stu dent government and enforcing the Honor Code. Society members planted the Davie Poplar, formed the intercolle giate debate team, founded the "Yackety Yack" and established the "University Magazine," which is now the "Carolina Quarterly." Some people say UNC's modern speech, English and political science departments contributed to the decline of the Dialectic and Philan thropic societies' role in teaching. A spark of interest in team sports in the early 1900s caused debates to lose populanty, and fraternities, which were allowed to come to the UNC campus, swept the social scene. By 1924 membership was not a requirement and support of the societies decreased. Only the top floors of New West and New East were reserved as Di-Phi meeting halls and chambers. Senior biology major Stasi Wem hoff, clerk of the Di-Phi Society, said that the yesterday's goals for 1987 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION Activities and events for the University's annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday are now being planned by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee. This committee is officially charged by the Chancellor with the responsibility to plan Universitywide activities as a part of the University's observance of the late Dr. King's birthday. The Committee invites interested indivi duals and groups who plan to sponsor similar activities to contact the Committee chair at 962-6962 for further information. student Tickets Are Still Available To The Second Blue-White Basketball Game This (Saturday Evening. WUNC holds pledge marathon to raise money for operations By LAURA BENNETT Staff Writer Halfway through WUNC's eight day marathon, the public radio station had raised $80,246 from 1,469 pledges. The radio station, 91.5 FM, has held the annual marathon for the past 11 years to raise money for its operation. Shirley Robinson, executive pro ducer of WUNC and development associate for listener support, said Tuesday that she hopes to bring in $270,400 this year, exceeding the $260,000 raised in last year's marathon. WUNC relies on donations for more than 50 percent of its funding. The remainder comes from UNC and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The marathon, entitled "Listen '87," will be operating through Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. The station will interrupt its regular programming every 20 to 30 minutes for 10-minute pledge breaks. religious values on 'Bikini Red' ican lifestyle; others praise it. Song subjects include chicks, cars, Orwel lian society and general American life. "I Can Speak American" expresses the happiness associated with being free in America: "East is east and west is west 1 don't know which I like best I'm gonna take my partner by the hand and take her to the prom ised land." Carter then goes on to brag, "I can speak American just like Charlie Chan and as loosely as Superman." The Messiahs also have fun watch the society remain the same today. "We have a program every week and we study debating and the whole parliamentary procedure," Wemhoff said. "We also speak out on subjects and try to disprove them through rebuttals." The William Person Mangum Medal in Oratory was started in 1878 and is still awarded today to graduating seniors. Each spring stu dents present prepared speeches, and a committee of judges votes on the winner of this Chancellor's award. Today the society only has five tr members, and it is feeling ihe pres sure to keep the organization alive "There have been times with no . members," Wemhoff said. "It comes in cycles. We have to tell people to get it started again." In the absence of members, a board of trustees is responsible for caring for all Di-Phi furnishings and art collections. Members of the society, however, hope to rekindle interest in the organization. The Dialectic and Philanthropic Society meets every Monday night at 7:30 on the top floor of New West. To be considered for member ship, an applicant must attend three meetings. At the third subsequent meeting, the applicant must present a prepared speech, which is then voted on for membership. The society is open to all students, faculty members and citizens. Avoid the lottery blues. Apply now! All apartments on the bus line to UNC. Call today for full information 967-2231 or 967-2234. In North Carolina call toll-free 1-800-672- 1678. Nationwide, call toll- free I -800-334-1 656. t audi Opportunity Housing The Ap.it inuMit People Robinson said the marathon was going very well so far. "What we're looking for is 5,200 phone calls at an average of $52 apiece," she said. "But we welcome pledges of any amount." The pledges were coming in at an average of $54, she said. Community leaders, such as Chan cellor Christopher Fordham and Durham Mayor Wib Gulley, will be participating in WUNC's fund raising effort by going on the air to encourage the listeners' support. More than 400 volunteers from all over the central North Carolina listening area will be answering telephones and recording pledges during the marathon. Ina Evans, a volunteer from Chapel Hill, is working for the marathon for the third year and plans to work again next year. "Since coming to Chapel Hill, IVe been a faithful listener of the station," she said. Evans said the volunteer staff was very enthusiastic and well- ing our cartoons. "I Wanna Be A Flintstone" is a real looney tune. There are cameo appearances by Fred, and Carter does a great imita tion of Fred yelling out "Wiiillllllm maaaa!!!" The Messiahs also sing songs about lie detectors, chicks in bikinis and speed limits. Nothing is more fun for the Messiahs, however, than slam ming religion. The song "The Waltz" begins with a congregation reciting The Lord's Prayer and then moves into a really inspirational speech by Jim Bakker. Wonder if slam dancers Campus Calendar The DTH Campus Calendar appears daily. Announcements must be placed in the box outside The Daily Tar Heel office, 104 Union, by noon one day before weekend announcements by noon Wednesday. The DTH will print announcements from University-recognized campus organizations only. Wednesday 3:30 p.m. Career Planning and Placement Services will sponsor a workshop about international internships and volun teer opportunities in 306 Hanes. 4 p.m. The Undergraduate Sociology Club will sponsor a panel of grad uate school representa tives and people in the helping professions in 151 Hamilton. All welcome. SPJSDX is sponsoring a resume workshop in 203 Howell Hall. Robin Joseph of UCPPS will have specific advice for juniors and seniors. 5:30 p.m. Newman The Catholic Student Cen ter welcomes all to its weekly student night dinner at 218 Pittsboro St. 6 p.m. Wesley Foundation will meet for worship, dinner, and fellowship. South Campus Union will hold a Doubles Pool Tournament. 7 p.m. Sociedad Hispanica Carolinesa will show the 1981 Spanish film "Deprisa, Deprisa" in 303 Dey Hall. Admis sion 25c. All welcome. Career Planning and Placement Services will sponsor a presentation by Conoco in 210 Hanes. Open to pres- AMERICAN Y? CANCER f SOCIETY coordinated. v The station is offering special gifts, including WUNC T-shirts and one year subscriptions to the station's magazine, to contributors. Also, Robinson said listeners and organizations call in with challenges for others, offering to match dona tions of a certain amount. Some of the listeners also provide gifts and services to encourage others to contribute. Limousine services, catered dinners and piano tunings are some of the unique gifts offered in exchange for donations over a certain amount. The station will be offering live music programs throughout the week as a special feature of the marathon. A live performance of The Red Clay Ramblers, a Chapel Hill-based group, is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. For the finale on Saturday, jazz artists Carol Sloane and Paul Mont gomery will perform at 8:20 p.m. Tax-deductible donations can be made during the pledge marathon by calling the station. will do the two-step when the Mes siahs play this tune live? The biggest attack on religion, though, is in "Jesus Chrysler Drives a Dodge." The Messiahs played at The Brew ery last fall, and they are rumored to be coming back to the area soon. The Messiahs' new record will convert a lot of pop pagans to its little cult. Devotees of The Messiahs' sound would jump through walls. This music could bruise and break your body, and it just might poison your mind, but oh, what a way to lose your health. creened students only. Sangam will meet in Union 208-9 for elec tions. Positions open are vice president, co secretaries, and grad school liaison. Only paid members can vote. International Folk Dance Club will teach dances from Europe, Middle & Near East, and North America in the Presbyterian Stu dent Center until 10:30. Open to everyone. 7:30 p.m. Black Women United presents "AIDS in the Black Community" panel discussion in Hamilton 100. ' ' United' Campuses to Prevent Nuclear War presents "Our" Future Our Choice," a histor ical perspective of the Nuclear Arms Race, at Chapel of the Cross. All invited. 8 p.m. The American Advertis ing Federation-UNC Ad Club has been invited to the Omni Europa for the Triangle Advertising Federation meeting. Sean Fitzpa trick, creative director for Campbell-Ewald and former AAF judge, will be the speaker. All interested students are welcome. 10 p.m. STV will air on Village Cable Channel 1 1 and at Theodore's. Items of Interest All Campus Calendar announce ments are due by NOON on the day before they are to run in the DTH. Campus Y Crafts Bazaar will be held Nov. 13, 14 and 15 in Great Hall. Admission is free. UNC Media Board is now accept ing applications for business man ager. For more information, call 929-1952. Readers Theatre will be present ing the play "Clay" at 8 p.m. in 203 Bingham on Nov. 11, 12 and 13. Just as soon as he's born. The same baby who, ten years ago, wouldn't have lived to speak his first word. But now doctors can look inside the hearts of unborn babies, de tect disorders and correct them at birth. Thanks to research, he can have a healthy, normal life. American Hoart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OURLIFE J I
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