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MARCH 27,2002 NEWS THE REFLECTOR PAGE 8<br />
FOOD SERVICE<br />
Polk Food Service to<br />
experiment with new<br />
meal plan options<br />
Lucas Klipsch<br />
Staff Writer<br />
One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> biggest challenges in col-<br />
lege life is finding time to eat. Busy<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indianapolis</strong> students, with<br />
classes and o<strong>the</strong>r obligations, <strong>of</strong>ten can-<br />
not fit three healthy meals into <strong>the</strong>ir day.<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs and Ted<br />
Polk, <strong>the</strong> director <strong>of</strong> food services, plan<br />
to change that and have come up with<br />
two options to make dining more conve-<br />
nient for students with busy schedules.<br />
One option is to <strong>of</strong>fer students pre-<br />
made sack lunches that <strong>the</strong>y can just pick<br />
up outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cafeteria. This plan is<br />
intended to help students in a hurry,<br />
according to Dr. David Wantz, vice presi-<br />
dent for student affairs. “If you have a<br />
class that lets out at 12, and a job that<br />
starts at 12:30, you may not have time to<br />
fight <strong>the</strong> lines,” Wantz said.<br />
Sack lunches have been available be-<br />
fore this plan, but <strong>the</strong>y were <strong>of</strong>fered as a<br />
“to-go” option, and students still had to<br />
wait in line in <strong>the</strong> cafeteria to assemble<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir own sack lunches. The pre-made<br />
sacklunch idea was tested before Spring<br />
Break, and students supported it.<br />
“We used to serve about 85 sack<br />
lunches aday. Now we’re serving 150. It<br />
really has helped <strong>the</strong> students manage<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir time,” said Wantz.<br />
One student, sophomore Katie<br />
Ballard, has had problems with <strong>the</strong> sack<br />
lunch system in <strong>the</strong> past. “A lot <strong>of</strong> times<br />
when you get <strong>the</strong>re [to <strong>the</strong> cafeteria] you<br />
had to wait in line or at certain times you<br />
couldn’t get what you wanted,” she said.<br />
Ballard has given up on eating in <strong>the</strong><br />
cafeteria because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> inconvenience.<br />
“It [<strong>the</strong> new sack lunch plan] sounds like<br />
it could be more convenient for students<br />
who are pressed for time,” she said.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r option for late-night dining<br />
is <strong>the</strong> fourth meal plan. This will be a<br />
meal served in <strong>the</strong> cafeteria from about<br />
9-10 p.m. The purpose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fourth meal<br />
is to accommodate those students in-<br />
volved in night classes or jobs, who<br />
cannot make it to <strong>the</strong> cafeteria during<br />
dinner hours.<br />
*Registration Dates*<br />
Seniors (walk-ins)<br />
7:30 - 3:OO April 2<br />
Juniors (appt)<br />
7:OO - 3:OO April 3<br />
Sophomores (appt)<br />
6130 -3:OO April 4<br />
Freshman (appt)<br />
6:OO - 3:OO April 9<br />
open reg. (walk-in)<br />
8:OO - 1:OOApril 10<br />
“Financial Workshop*<br />
Open to seniors:Will be<br />
presented on Wed., March<br />
27, by Financial Aid Office<br />
and Fifth Third Bank. Topics<br />
include budgeting and credit<br />
card management. Schwitzer<br />
in Ober Side Dining Room.<br />
If interested in attending,<br />
contact Sandy Osborne in<br />
Financial Aid Office 788-<br />
3527.<br />
“Wheeler Mission”<br />
Serve a meal to <strong>the</strong> homeless<br />
April 2 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Bell Tower in front <strong>of</strong><br />
Ransburg Auditorium. The<br />
group should return around<br />
6:30 p.m. Transportation is<br />
provided !<br />
“Domestic Violence: An In-<br />
Depth Discussion”<br />
Hosted by U <strong>of</strong> 1 graduate<br />
Jennie Billings on Wednesday,<br />
March 27. at 8:30 p.m. in GH<br />
305. Sponsored by Social Work<br />
Association.<br />
*Spring Formal”<br />
When: Friday, April 5<br />
Time: 8pm - Midnight<br />
Where: Scottish Rite Ca<strong>the</strong>dral<br />
Tickets are $7 in advance, $15<br />
at <strong>the</strong> door. Tickets are now<br />
available !<br />
I<br />
*Poetry*<br />
Poet Richard Robbins will be<br />
giving a reading at 8p.m. on<br />
Wednesday, April 3, in <strong>the</strong><br />
Studio Theatre, Esch Hall 001.<br />
He is <strong>the</strong> author <strong>of</strong> The Invisible<br />
Wedding and Famous Persons<br />
We Have Known.<br />
“It [<strong>the</strong> fourth meal plan] sounds good.<br />
There are a lot <strong>of</strong> students who can’t<br />
make it to dinner because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir night<br />
classes, and by <strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong>y get out,<br />
dinner’s closed, and it’s kind <strong>of</strong> a waste<br />
<strong>of</strong> a meal,” Ballard said.<br />
However, <strong>the</strong> fourth meal will be un-<br />
like <strong>the</strong> three traditional, day-time meals<br />
in that it will be <strong>the</strong>me-oriented and<br />
based around certain foods.<br />
The meal will be based on foods that<br />
can be held for one or two days. “So what<br />
we’re doing is trying this as an experi-<br />
ment,” Wantz said.<br />
Polk plans to have a variety <strong>of</strong> foods<br />
available for those who want <strong>the</strong> fourth<br />
meal.<br />
“There will probably be a salad bar,<br />
deli bar and a couple <strong>of</strong> hot entrees. One<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> things I’mplanning to do in <strong>the</strong> fall<br />
is to set up a stir fry, where students can<br />
pick different meats and vegetables and<br />
tell us what sauce <strong>the</strong>y want to have.<br />
Meat will have to be pre-cooked,” he<br />
said.<br />
Besides variety and availability to<br />
students with evening obligations, Polk<br />
wants <strong>the</strong> fourth meal to be a healthy<br />
alternative to Streets, which also stays<br />
open until 10 p.m.<br />
“I think <strong>the</strong>re will be some students<br />
here [for <strong>the</strong> fourth meal], even though<br />
Streets stays open until 10 o’clock. This<br />
will be different sorts <strong>of</strong> items than we<br />
have in Streets,” Polk said.<br />
If few students show up for <strong>the</strong> fourth<br />
meal, it will not be able to support itself.<br />
“We want to see what kind <strong>of</strong> response<br />
we get [for <strong>the</strong> fourth meal],” Polk said.<br />
The meal is tentatively scheduled for<br />
9 p.m., but Polk says <strong>the</strong>re could be<br />
problems with that. “I’m thinking 9, but<br />
staffing could be a problem once you get<br />
that late,” he said.<br />
Students who take advantage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
fourth meal must count it toward <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
meal plan. Also, <strong>the</strong> fourth meal will not<br />
replace any meals currently available.<br />
The fourth meal plan started March<br />
25 and will be <strong>of</strong>fered until Friday. If<br />
student response is large enough, it will<br />
be started again in <strong>the</strong> fall semester.<br />
*Food service website”<br />
Polk Food Service now has its<br />
own website. Check it out for<br />
information on:<br />
- upcoming menus<br />
- general food service info<br />
www. p fs.uindy.edu<br />
Ted Polk, director <strong>of</strong> Food<br />
Services, is experimenting with<br />
some new items in <strong>the</strong> cafeteria.<br />
He will be <strong>of</strong>fering a<br />
“Mongolian grill,” which will<br />
allow students to choose what<br />
<strong>the</strong>y would like in <strong>the</strong>ir stir fry<br />
and a “panini grill,” which will<br />
allow <strong>the</strong>m to make <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
sandwiches. He will also be<br />
receiving equipment to make<br />
doughnuts in <strong>the</strong> cafeteria.<br />
*Senior Salute*<br />
Attention seniors! Senior Salute<br />
will be on April 7 at Fountain<br />
Square Theatre. Make<br />
reservations with <strong>the</strong> Alumni<br />
Office by Wed., March 27.<br />
The reception to honor <strong>the</strong> class<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2002 begins at 6 p.m., with<br />
dinner at 7 p.m. and <strong>the</strong> program<br />
at 8 p.m. Entertainment begins<br />
at 8:45. Contact <strong>the</strong> Alumni<br />
Office for more information:<br />
788-3295 or alumni@uindy.edu.<br />
*Phoneathon*<br />
The Annual Fund Phoneathon<br />
will take place April 15-18,21-23<br />
and 28-30. If you would like to be<br />
involved, contact Valesa Skaggs<br />
at 788-3923. These positions are<br />
paid, so sign up now! All<br />
phoneathon sessions will take<br />
place in Kraftt Conference Room,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
*Race for <strong>the</strong> Cure*<br />
If you would like to run or<br />
walk in <strong>the</strong> Race for <strong>the</strong> Cure,<br />
sign up in <strong>the</strong> CPB <strong>of</strong>fice on<br />
<strong>the</strong> 2nd floor <strong>of</strong> Schwizter<br />
Student Center. The race is on<br />
April 20 at 7:45 a.m. There is<br />
an $18 registration fee for<br />
anyone who participates.<br />
Photo by Brian Robbins<br />
PEP BAND-The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indianapolis</strong> Pep Band performs at <strong>the</strong> GLVC Tournament in Evansville,<br />
Ind. The band performed on Feb. 27-28 at Roberts Stadium for <strong>the</strong> men’s and women’s basketball games.<br />
I ECONOMIC SERIES<br />
Economic slump impacts <strong>the</strong><br />
university’s student enrollment<br />
Katy Hicks<br />
Oninion Editor<br />
down in enrollment, but we are hoping<br />
that we will not be,” Israel said.<br />
The economic uncertainties that re<strong>the</strong><br />
impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> current economic<br />
climate. Programs must be able to sustain<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves in good times as well<br />
main have <strong>the</strong> administration at U <strong>of</strong> I as in bad<br />
looking toward several different sce- “We are always trying to create<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indianapolis</strong> administrators<br />
are preparing for a tight year<br />
based on <strong>the</strong> recession and <strong>the</strong> aftermath<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sept. 11 attacks, according<br />
to Dr. Jerry Israel, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
university. The recession’s impact is<br />
already known to <strong>the</strong> administration.<br />
“We are aware <strong>of</strong> some significant<br />
strains on some <strong>of</strong> our students in terms<br />
<strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>ir ability to be able to afford <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
education,” Israel said.<br />
Pre-planning for enrollment in August<br />
has created a need for detailed<br />
decisions in advance from students and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir families as well as <strong>the</strong> administration.<br />
“We are planning as if we will be<br />
narios to respond to a possible decline in<br />
enrollment in <strong>the</strong> next academic year.<br />
“If it were not for <strong>the</strong> terrorist attacks,<br />
I would be pretty optimistic right now,”<br />
Israel said ...“ because I think that <strong>the</strong><br />
university can respond to <strong>the</strong> recession.”<br />
Israel said one way to counteract <strong>the</strong><br />
impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> recession is to recruit additional<br />
graduate students, both full and<br />
part-time, because usually people try to<br />
enhance <strong>the</strong>ir educational credentials<br />
when <strong>the</strong> job market is in decline.<br />
Israel said that despite <strong>the</strong> economic<br />
trend, <strong>the</strong> administration is not doing<br />
anything specifically new in response to<br />
<strong>the</strong> recession and that it would be wrong<br />
to create academic programs only to fit<br />
programs that are more adaptable to<br />
<strong>the</strong> environment that we find,” Israel<br />
said.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r alternative that <strong>the</strong> administration<br />
is implementing is widening<br />
<strong>the</strong> enrollment pool, Israel said. “We<br />
try to use <strong>the</strong> financial aid funds to<br />
encourage certain students to want to<br />
be students here,” he said.<br />
Regardless <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> administrative decisions<br />
taking place in <strong>the</strong>se times <strong>of</strong><br />
economic uncertainty, Israel said that<br />
he remains confident that U <strong>of</strong> I will<br />
come out <strong>of</strong> this recession and enrollment<br />
for <strong>the</strong> next academic year will<br />
not be dramatically affected by <strong>the</strong><br />
economic slump.