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Drug Information Center ‘Our purpose is to educate’ Contrary to popular belief the Drug Information Center, located at 1678 Columbia St. (behind the fire station on 17th and Agate Streets) is not a drug counseling center. Mark Miller, services manager of the center, describes the pur pose of the center as educational and informational: “Our purpose is to educate people about current drug technology and how to avoid misuse by accident and ignor ance." The center, part of the Health Education Department, therefore does not deal solely, or even primarily, with illicit drugs. Miller breaks drugs down to five categories: prescription, over the counter, commercial drugs, her bal drugs and illicit. The center of fers documented information to anyone on these drugs from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Other services the DIC provides include confidential testing on drugs (licit and illicit); drug educa tion, handled through the Health Education Department cur riculum, training agencies and groups such as police depart ments, county health clinics and school districts; acting as a statewide clearing house for drug information publications under the federal Drug Abuse Communica tions Network (DRACON), 30 dif ferent drug information fact sheets and its own nationally distributed book, Drug Information Primer-, and notifying the media and public agencies about dangerous drugs. In the future the Drug Informa tion Center will be implementing an information service at night. by Bill Lutz Don’t let the sunshine drift by... ESCAPE stuffy classrooms i ne main urawudu* ui sumrnei school, for many students, is sit ting inside a stuffy classroom while watching the sunshine go by. One way to get credits, avoid the classroom and maybe get some of that sunshine is to be come an ESCAPE volunteer ESCAPE (Every Student Car ing About Personalized Educa tion) is a University program that offers one to five credits this summer for students who want to “share their experience with someone who needs their ener gies," as Craig Nelson, program director, puts it. ESCAPE volunteers can de vote their energy to such commun ity organizations as Crescent Moon's summer program that has 30 kids who need someone to help them overcome fear of water or hike Spencer Butte along with the basic learning skills. Or try helping the elderly or mentally handicapped to help themselves. Upward Bound's pre-college kids need help with skills and motivation, Switchboard needs someone to handle per sonal crisis situations, the county jail wants help with basic educa tion for inmates, Alvord-Taylor House has employable mentally iciaiuou auuuo tviiu i icovj wiruiv job training, and Eugene commun ity schools need help with their summer program for grade schoolers. "Were their number one source" for volunteers, says ES CAPE faculty advisor Judy Coffey of the public school program. That's because the University volunteer program is highly or ganized and reliable. Coffey says. One thing that makes the prog ram efficient is having coor dinators for each placement site These are usually students who have worked there for a term and show the leadership ability to get other volunteers going. Volunteers will have over 30 field sites to choose from this term, according to their personal interests and abilities, Coffey says. Three hours a week of field work gives you one credit and a weekly seminar adds another credit. There are midterm and final evaluations. You can register for this field practicum program today at the education table in McArthur Court or at tables in the EMU until July 9, the last day to add classes. by Phil Waldstein .. .SEARCH for the different Your class schedule doesn't have to be all drudgery this sum mer. Stimulating alternatives to the established University cur nculum are offered by SEARCH, a student-funded program which aims at providing new and innova tive curricula and methods of teaching them. Begun in 1966, SEARCH has evolved into a predominantly student-taught network of courses that attempt to go beyond the typi cal education experience. With an attitude more outward-looking than the sterile ivory tower' one associated with large institutions, SEARCH opens up wholehear tedly to participation from stu dents, faculty, and members of the general community in the roles of teacher and student. All SEARCH classes can be taken fo/ University credit, except those labeled "workshop.'' Cre dits can also be had by teaching a course, which requires only a bit of inspiration and special knowledge or a talent which you would like to share with others. Unfortunately teachers are not paid, but the satisfaction you may get can go beyond money. The emphasis is on growth, unity, stimulation, with a pinch of novelty thrown in. Course titles range from Managing the Apiary to Gay Studies to Beginning Belly Dancing. A wide variety is possi ble at SEARCH. Course description bulletins will be stacked around the EMU and in Mac Court. Those who would like Oregon Daily Emerald more information or who have an urge to initiate a course should stop by the SEARCH office in Suite 1 of the EMU. by Cheryl Rudert i' •C.A. THIS SUMMER I Earn College Credit and fiat Valuable Job Exoerience The U of O ESCAPE program offers a wide variety of practium experience to meet the social and recreational needs of the Eugene/Springfield community. Tutor, counsel or teach in volunteer settings with young people and adults. 1-5 Credits CSPA 406 Cl 409, 509 * every atadout carle* about personalised edecatiee Page 7 Section A KAUFMAN’S CAMPUS SPECIALS ONE WEEK ONLY TUBE TOPS Reg. 4.00 1.99 Collect a bunch to wear alone or under your favorite summer shirts. Elasticized cotton.. .one size tits all. Yummy pastels and darks. Special for one week, 1.99. SHORT SHORTS Reg. 10.00 6.99 Neat and trim . . . front zippered shorts. With or without pockets ... some with their own belts. 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