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Honors College: Pay or leave Students By Michelle A. Monroe ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT There are 629 fewer Honors College students this year than last after almost 19 percent of the 2009 Honors College population withdrew. The total enrollment is at 3,116, the most significant decrease since a peak high in 2004 with 4,228. This year the Honors College implemented a $500 yearly fee. Some students left because of this new cost. “There were clearly students who decided they didn’t want to remain in honors when the new fee was instituted,” said Patricia MacCorquodale, dean of the Honors College. “We knew there would be students that would decide to leave the college than pay the fee.” Ryan Kreisberg, an optical engineering senior, dropped from the Honors College because of the fee. “It’s a nice thing to graduate with honors, it looks good on a resume, but I’m a student who pays his way through college and if I see a price tag I don’t agree with, that I don’t want to pay, I have no problems cutting it out of my life,” Kreisberg said. He noted that another determining factor was that the Honors College wasn’t clear about where the money would be spent. “I still agree that they are vague with where the money is going, and I think that’s
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By Bethany Barnes ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT A new student-run publication is tackling environmental topics with a wide range of perspectives. The Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy released its inaugural issue on Friday. What one student began has transformed into a full-fledged publication with an eager and excited staff. The journal’s objective is to provide a blend of expertise on environmental and legal issues, by bringing together students from various fields. “I think the journal is really important to try to be something — to cross the bounds of not only Speedway, but also try to get the law students and hopefully the science grad students to talk to each other and collaboratively work together,” said Jessica Driscoll, associate editor and hydrology doctoral student.
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something students deserve to know because $250 is steep for a semester,” he said. MacCorquodale said that many students who were leaving sent messages saying “that they enjoyed their honors experience, but they weren’t graduating with honors.” “People didn’t leave because they were dissatisfied or disappointed in their experiences,” she added. Kiki Wykstra, a senior studying ecology and evolutionary biology and Spanish and Portuguese, dropped from the Honors College. “With the implementa-
tion of the fee, I didn’t want to pay money for something that wouldn’t benefit me and I haven’t seen any benefits so far,” Wykstra said. “Not that there aren’t (any benefits) but just for myself there wasn’t anything further that I wanted.” Other students felt the advantages of being in honors are worth the money. Katie Dolan, a sophomore studying English and creative writing, remained in honors despite the fee. “Smaller classes are important to me, and the extra help
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UA party funds Sudanese
Students take opportunity to thank teachers
ARC’s GiveBack KickBack raises thousands for school, well in Africa By Rebecca Rillos ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
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The GiveBack KickBack event on Friday benefitted The Lost Boys of Sudan foundation where the money will be used to build schools for the boys. DJ Jacob Eisenberg entertained on the main stage during the concert events that took place.
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Students and community members raised more than $16,000 at the ARC’s GiveBack KickBack, a fundraiser to support the efforts of the School for Abul project, on Friday. The street party was hosted at Main Gate Square. Several local restaurants held percentage nights for the project, and students set up games and activity booths. The street party featured live entertainment from African musicians and local dance groups, as well as a DJ “spinoff” contest. Cindi Gilliland, a senior lecturer at Eller College of Management, coordinated the event. Gilliland is the founder and faculty advisor for the Arizona Refugee Connection, a student organization dedicated to facilitating refugee resettlement in the community. “Our professor [Gilliland] always volunteers to help refugees and she inspired us. So we said, ‘Why don’t we just set up a
student organization?’” said accounting senior Fang Yuan. “It’s been two years now and tonight is the biggest event ever for us.” School for Abul was inspired by UA international studies student John Akuar, a refugee and one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” Akuar came to Tucson in 2004 and later became a U.S. citizen. After returning to Sudan in 2009 to visit his family for the first time in 22 years, he dreamt of building a school in Abul. “It’s pretty much just a big event for everybody to get involved,” said Charlie Booth, an accounting senior. “It’s great for the people who are involved, and hopefully it’s just as great for the people in Africa who need the school.” Gilliland said the event brought in over $16,000 as of Sunday, and pledges were still coming in. Ninety percent of the money raised will go to School for Abul and drilling a new well in the village. The remaining money will benefit ARC.
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Medical students honored their most dedicated and inspirational teachers on Friday. The annual Faculty Teaching Awards Ceremony recognizes outstanding teachers in the College of Medicine. Students, faculty and community members supported the recipients in the University Medical Center’s DuVal Auditorium. Students nominated teachers who put significant time and effort into helping them through medical school. “It’s very easy to take for granted,” said first year medical student Seth Turner. “Some of our teachers really do care about us and go that extra mile. It’s really great that we honor them.” Teachers in the College of Medicine often spend hours helping students outside of class time and are not always paid as well as those who work PROFS, page 5
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