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THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 17,2003
Montano gets 18 months parole
MONTANO, from Page 1
that he had used the money to pay
his tuition and that he was a valid
student."
'It was a-high-publicity
case and a large, .
influential university in
town, and he suffered
more than most people
would for the exact
same thing.'
— Randy Roll
Rodrigo Montano's attorney
Both Anderson and Roll said they
do not think Montano is psychologi-
cally unstable or in need of counsel-
ing.
Vice President for Public Affairs
Terry Shepard said he thinks the
punishment is adequate.
"The university is satisfied with
the outcome because it established
the fact that we could protect our
students and that you can't do some-
thing like this without conse-
quences," Shepard said.
The length of the probation
Montano received is longer than
normal for someone who commits
such an offense, Roll said.
"It was a high-publicity case and
a large, influential university in town,
and he suffered more than most
people would for the exact same
thing," he said. "The judge said he
did that because [Montano] had lied
to all of us—his attorney, his mother
and to the court — for such a long
time."
The charge was a Class B misde-
meanor, which carries a maximum
punishment of sue months in jail and
a $2,000 fine.
Roll said he does not know if
there is a time frame set for Montano
to submit his letter of acknowledg-
ment and apology to Rice.
Matusow seeks greater student involvement
in Baker Institute research and events
SSsL &
women *
nference
Connection*, Communications & Networking
February 7-9, 2003
This weekend-long conference will bring together
diverse groups of women from the Rice
community; alumnae, undergraduate and
graduate students and their families, staff, faculty
and friends of Rice.
The conference will focus throughout on two
parallel goats: the showcasing of the substantial
accomplishments of Rice women, from faculty
research to community and professional
leadership, and the encouragement of wide-
ranging participation in discussions of gender-
related topics. Although the conference focuses
on women's issues, a!! members of the Rice
community, men and women, are invited to
attend
$100 PER PERSON
($125 AFTER JANUARY 15)
$20 FOR STUDENTS
The feel covers all sessions, meals, and activities
included in the conference schedule
Scholarships are available.
To register on-line, visit our web page
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~rwc
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL: 713-348-3462 OR EMAIL: rwc@rlc.edu
Please recycle me
after I've been
read!
by Olivia Allison
THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF
Allen Matusow, who will be as-
sociate director for academic pro-
grams at the Baker Institute for the
next three years, is already close to
achieving one of his original goals
for the job: increasing student in-
volvement.
Matusow, a history professor,
attributes his success in this area
since taking the position in July to
the help of the newly formed Baker
Institute Student Forum, a group
that aims to provide more opportu-
nities for students to interact with
the James A Baker III Institute for
Public Policy. He said he also hopes
to increase faculty involvement in
Baker Institute research and policy
programs.
"We're trying to get faculty with
policy interests involved, and one of
my goals is to promote more faculty
involvement," Matusow said.
Matusow replaced Political Sci-
ence Professor Richard Stoll, who
had the position since 1994. Stoll is
now the associate dean of social sci-
ences.
Baker Institute Director Edward
Djerejian said he chose Matusow,
who has been at Rice since 1963, for
the position because he has been a
respected member of the university
at various levels, pointing specifi-
cally to Matusow's 14-year term as
dean of humanities.
'The associate director for aca-
demic programs is the second-most
important position in the whole
Baker Institute," Djerejian said.
'Therefore I was looking for a very
experienced, knowledgeable, com-
petent and respected professor at
Rice, and I was very lucky not only to
identify Dr. Matusow as my prime
candidate but also that he accepted
the job."
As the associate director for aca-
demic programs, Matusow coordi-
nates and schedules speaking events
with various projects and judges their
ideal audiences. He works closely
with the newly formed Baker Insti-
tute Student Forum and the profes-
sors collaborating on projects with
the Baker Institute.
Djerejian said he has already been
impressed with Matusow's advice
on research, programs and policy
issues, in addition to Matusow's
mediation between the Baker Insti-
tute and the greater university com-
munity.
4 You have the feeling
when you work on the
Baker Institute that you
are in the midst, or at
least on the periphery,
of great contemporary
events, and that makes
it exciting.'
— Allen Matusow
Baker Institute associate
director for academic programs
Because the Baker Institute will
celebrate its 10th anniversary this
year, Djerejian said he looks for-
ward to Matusow's help in bringing
KUANA KNIGHT/THRESHER
Allen Matusow
the Baker Institute to its next level,
increasing the impact of its research
and advice programs.
"Much is expected of the Baker
Institute, and it provides a major
challenge to bring the institute to
the next level of engagement in do-
mestic and foreign policy issues and
continue to make a meaningful con-
tribution to our nation's analysis,
knowledge of public policy issues
and providing decision makers ad-
vice on key policy issues," Djerejian
said.
Matusow said he has found the
post exhilarating because of its prox-
imity to current events. He cited the
Baker Institute's programs on policy
issues ranging from Latin America
to the Middle East and from energy
to health policy.
"You have the feeling when you
work on the Baker Institute that you
are in the midst, or at least on the
periphery, of great contemporary
events, and that makes it exciting,"
he said.
Now Hiring O-Week 2003
Student Director
Applications Are Available
Deadline: Friday,
January 31 st at 5pm
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: February 8, 2002 - January 31, 2003
COMPENSATION: $4,450.00 stipend + Free Housing for the
Summer + an incredible experience
QUALIFICATIONS: Any individual who is in good academic
standing at Rice is eligible to apply, however, previous experience as
an O-Week Advisor or Coordinator is strongly preferred.
WHERE TO GET AN APPLICATION: Applications are available
in the Student Activities Office, RMC Cloisters. Interviews will be
scheduled when you turn your application in to the Student Activities.
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact either Heather Masden,
Director of Student Activities at x-4097 or hmasden@rice.edu or 2002
Student Director Mike Bader at x-7054 or mdbader@rice.edu
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