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(04/12/09 4:00am)
If task force members succeed in gaining approval UNC will dedicate the proposed Carolina Latina/o Center next spring.The Task Force on Promoting Emerging Campus Communities pitched a draft of its proposal and a timeline for completing a Latino cultural center at a meeting Thursday with Provost Bernadette Gray-Little.The draft provides the first time specifics for the center after more than two years of planning.The proposal includes not only a physical center but also the formation of a working group dedicated to exploring diversity at UNC.John Ribó a research assistant and member of the task force" said the center would be a chance for all existing resources to converge.""We do need a center and we need a center for three reasons: space" synergy and visibility" Ribó said.He said the center would not be about self-segregation, but about representing richness in diversity.The draft states that the center would organize educational and research opportunities, act as a vehicle for public service and provide a base for existing campus groups interested in Latino issues.The draft proposes that the center be located in the first-floor suite of Craige North Residence Hall, an idea hatched in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs and Housing and Residential Education.But for now, the Carolina Latina/o Center and working group still lack approval from administrators.During the presentation, Gray-Little asked tough questions, including how the center would prevent self-segregation.Ron Bilbao, a member of the task force, said he thought Gray-Little was hard to read" but that the group answered questions well. I think it's symbolic that we were able to start something create a movement and get it to the administration" Bilbao said.Gray-Little said she would meet with Chancellor Holden Thorp about the project this Thursday.She said she should be able to give the group an answer by their next meeting, which is also set to take place Thursday.I'm not going to ignore this"" Gray-Little said. I'm not going to forget about it.""Task force members Archie Ervin" associate provost for diversity and multicultural affairs and former Student Body President J.J. Raynor also presented findings from a working group with the task force that focused more generally on multiculturalism at UNC.Ervin said that as the group studied UNC's diversity" they stumbled into more than they expected.""We opened the barrel and peered inside and realized that there is more to this than we thought"" he said.That's when Raynor's recommendation for a new working group came into play.Raynor proposed a faculty, student and staff working group on multiculturalism that would explore ways of increasing outreach to the campus.Having a group of implementers would be helpful" she said. It might mean more resources for multiculturalism. For the time being" we need a group."" Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
(03/23/09 4:00am)
Delta Delta Delta sorority's inaugural ""Frats at Bat"" on Saturday proved to be a successful way to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.The sorority hosted a single-elimination softball tournament to raise money for the hospital. Nineteen fraternities competed in the tournament"" making it a breakout success among the sorority's philanthropy projects.""We were feeling like we wanted to do more for St. Jude's"" event co-chairwoman Hilary Workman said, adding that several of their other events also benefit the hospital.The event was an effort to aid the national sorority's campaign 10 in 10 for St. Jude"" which was designed to raise $10 million in 10 years for the hospital, Workman said.The idea for Frats At Bat came from other Delta Delta Delta chapters, which had enjoyed success with the event, Workman said. She said the sorority members hoped to make the event a key part of their fundraising efforts and were excited and hopeful about the big day.When Saturday rolled around, the plans suffered a hiccup in the form of a double-booked Hooker Field, resulting in a rush to get the games organized, Workman said.It's chaotic. We're still working out the kinks"" philanthropy chairwoman Sarah Gleason said at the event. After the kinks were ironed out, the tournament ran smoothly, Workman said.The games were limited to about 30 minutes each so the event could operate at a steady pace, but the players' intensity wasn't restrained.Some of the guys are so pumped"" Gleason said.Cheering, clapping and jeering created a good-natured hubbub at Hooker Field.It was a lot of fun. It's nice to have a good event with all the Greeks coming together for a good cause"" Alpha Tau Omega President Sean Gannaway said. His fraternity's 12 players raised a collective $180 for the event.At the end of the day, Alpha Tau Omega was the only fraternity left standing. They won a trophy, a congratulatory plaque in the Delta Delta Delta house and bragging rights. Gannaway said his team will be back for more next year.We gotta come back to defend"" he said.After all of the games were played, all of the pizza eaten and all of the money counted, Frats At Bat raised about $2,500 for St. Jude's. Workman said she was pleased with the outcome.We're definitely going to do it next year"" Workman said. We're hopefully going to make it an annual tradition.""Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
(03/20/09 4:00am)
CNN political commentator Donna Brazile challenged her audience Thursday to take the change they voted for in November to a new level.Speaking in an anecdotal style of her experiences as a black political strategist Brazile explained the triumphs and challenges that America has faced when dealing with race in politics.Every new story won fresh applause" but the atmosphere shifted when she turned to her more serious central message: President Barack Obama's historic victory is only one step forward.""Black leadership is meaningless unless we have American leadership"" Brazile said. She went on to explain that hope for progress lies in the hands of all citizens and organizations like her hosts — the Carolina Union Activities Board, Black Student Movement and UNC-Chapel Hill Young Democrats. Somehow or another" you put a black man in the White House" she said.Such a historic political transition is why the groups collaborated to bring Brazile to speak in a lecture titled The Changing Tide: Black Leadership in America.""""We really thought she would be the best person to talk about it" said BSM President Shaniqua McClendon.Brazile became the first African-American to manage a major presidential campaign when she worked on Al Gore's presidential bid in 2000. McClendon said Brazile's groundbreaking experience was what drew event planners' attention to her.She offers an especially unique perspective" said Young Democrats Co-president Justin Rosenthal. Prior to Brazile's arrival, leaders of the three organizations were alight with anticipation and excitement. McClendon said this is a big event for BSM and the members were excited. Rosenthal said Young Democrats members looked forward to hearing her.She's done phenomenal work"" Rosenthal said. A lot of YD members like her as a commentator.""The excitement rose in a raucous murmur as the Great Hall filled last night. That murmur erupted into applause and grew to a standing ovation when she entered — the first of three.Sophomore Alyzza Dill said Brazile was genuine and comical while inspiring. ""I felt like" even though she was our guest" we were in her home.""While Brazile made the atmosphere a comfortable one"" she also pushed listeners to break barriers.""Why vote for change if we're afraid to implement it?"" she said.Brazile's speech lasted for an hour"" and the subsequent question and answer session spanned a full 30 minutes before organizers closed the event.""I thoroughly enjoyed it"" Dill said. It was the highlight of my week.""Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
(03/02/09 5:00am)
Correction: Due to a reporting error the name of the events planner for Celebrate Carolina was misstated. Her name is Ann Howell Brown.Eight campus talent groups will come together with one purpose in tonight's concert — raising money for the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Fund.The performances range from hard-core rock to traditional Indian dance but organizers said the diversity is part of the point.The show — called Celebrate Carolina — is sponsored by Students for the Carolina Way" a group created in honor of former Student Body President Eve Carson with the goal of uniting the UNC community.""We had the idea that" OK it would be really cool to showcase diversity in campus talent" group member Myles Wynn said.The night will include performances by the a cappella groups Clef Hangers and Loreleis, student rock band Double Loud, rapper Apollo, the UNC gospel choir, Chips improv group, operatic singers and the dance group Bhangra Elite.Ann Howell, Celebrate Carolina events planner, emphasized that the show is the result of massive cross-campus collaboration among organizations and talent groups.The money for fliers and stage reservations came from the Morehead-Cain Foundation, so all proceeds could go straight to the fund and not into production costs, said Allie McCoy, Students for the Carolina Way public relations chairwoman.The talent showcase also will allow the 150 Morehead-Cain Scholars Program finalists to get a taste of Carolina culture"" McCoy said. The finalists are attending as a part of their selection weekend.Clef Hanger and event emcee Hogan Medlin said the performance is a great opportunity for the UNC community to witness a seldom-seen side of campus culture.Other performers agreed.Chris Nickell, who is performing a selection from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni"" said he's participating because he wanted to represent a constituent of Carolina's arts that are often left out in concerts like this.""Wynn said the kind of diversity in the event's repertoire of performances is exactly what Students for the Carolina Way wanted to provide.He said the group went to the big names"" but also invited some of the lesser-known performance groups.""We're really happy with the final group"" Wynn said. ATTEND ‘CELEBRATE CAROLINA'Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. todayLocation: Paul Green TheatreInfo: www.carolinaway.orgContact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.