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Public graduation ceremony an effort to involve community From Staff Reports The public is invited to hear the “Pomp and Circumstance,” as the new est class of Lincoln police recruits walk through their graduation cer emony Wednesday. Fourteen new recruits of the Lin coln Police Department will become commissioned officers at 7 p.m. in O’Donnell Auditorium on the Ne braska Wesleyan Campus. This is the first year for a public ceremony, said Lincoln Police Chief Tom Casady. Community members are invited to see the graduation and awards ceremony. In past years, the ceremonies have been for police officers and family only. Opening the ceremony is a way to involve the community with the police department, Casady said. Negative publicity about the de partment has been plentiful this year, Casady said. The death of Francisco Renteria, which resulted in the indict ment and eventual acquittal of two police officers, spawned much of the criticism. Casady said he hoped citizens would become more aware of the po lice department’s positive role in the community. The public also is invited to a reception in the Roy G. Story Student Activities Center after the ceremony. Program Continued from Page 1 “They’re realizing and under standing that society has changed dramatically and that this program can help student athletes progress through college,” he said. “And as a recruitment tool, this can be very powerful.” Softball coach Rhonda Revelle, an advisory committee member, said the revamped program gave student athletes one-on-one person alized attention. Cross Country coach Jay Dirksen, also a member of the advi sory committee, said the reorgani zation gave coaches and students better selection. His women’s cross country team has an average 3.57 GPA, he said, so its members shouldn’t have to take a study skills workshop when what matters to them is nutrition. “For a lot of student athletes, you have your academic part and you have your sports, and you're missing out on learning about life." KATE GALUGAN Nil basketball player “In athletics, we’re trying to make a statement to meet the total needs of the student athlete,” he said. “The only problem is finding enough time to do it.” Dirksen said the program was “no di fferent than any other course” and “athletes were no different than any other student.” “All need to have skills to coop erate in society,” he said. “All will leave and get a job.” Zimmer said Life Skills pro grams were open to all students, but it was stressed for student athletes because of their extra responsibili ties and stress. Time management is a problem for some student athletes, Revelle said, and she tries to be sensitive to her athletes’ schedules. Zimmer said the 60-to-90 minute workshops shouldn’t be a t ime prob lem for athletes. “They shouldn’t look at it as an extra demand,” he said. “They should see it as an extra opportu nity.” Federalism Continued from Page 1 further limitingunfunded federal man dates. “As you know, I have been one of the leaders in the effort to convene a Conference of the States on federal ism,” Nelson said. “This summit does not replace the Conference of the States, but it will give us a better idea of whether that is the best way to achieve our goals.” WHEN DRINKING, GALL A FRIEND. Drinking and riding can lead to a loss of license, a conviction, .or even worse. When you drink, get a ride with a friend. It’s r~v ) the best call you can make. Vff/ MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION^ ally Yal-i\ 1. to unite or form a connection between: associate 2. one that is associated with another as a helper October 11 is National Coming Out Day which commemorates the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This ally card is being offered so individuals can, if they choose, display the card as a symbolic commitment to diversity, personal safety and mutual respect. It is NOT meant to say anything about your sexual orienta tion, political or religious perspective, or personal life. For more information on National Coming Out Day or to obtain a card, visit the Gay Lesbian Student Association booth in the NU on Oct. 11, or contact the Uni versity Health Center Sexuality Education Program at 472-7440 or GLSA at 472-5644. Ad co-sponsored by the National Affirma tive Action Training Institute. ...And Now, For Something Completely Different! Peace Corps Is Coming To UNL! INFORMATION TABLE October 12,9 am - 3 pm, City Student Union Career Fair October 10, 9:30 am - 3 pm Devaney Center Your first job after graduation should offer you more than just a paycheck! "Malian Man" designed by Former Peace Corps Volunteer, Bonnie Carlson, Lithuania 1992-1994 Peace Corps The Rewards Are Endless! 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