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Envoy to Costa Rica lauds student exchanae Costa Rica is one of the few Latin American countries that remains friendly to the United States the American am bassador to that nation said on campus Monday. Marvin Weizman appeared briefly to plug the Oregon Partner’s for America’s program, a cultural and educational ex change between Oregon and Costa Rican students. Four Costa Rican students attend graduate and undergraduate programs at the University. An hour long discussion between Weizman, the Costa Rican students and others touched on a number of cultural and political aspects of Costa Rica. The ambassador was questioned by the Costa Rican students on recent events in their home country during their ab sence. Much of the conversation centered on developments in neighboring Nicaragua, where Gen. Anastasio Somoza has been faced with uprising by the Sandinista rebels, who oppose his rule. Weizman carefully avoided directly answering questions on how the U S. would react if the Sandinistas came to power. The Nicaraguan situation has resulted in refugees fleeing to Costa Rica. Further, the Costa Rican economy has been hurt by a loss of trade with Nicaragua, which Costa Rica is depen dent upon for cottonseed oil to use in its margarine industry. The discussion touched on some lighter subjects when Weizman asked the students to evaluate their experi ences in Oregon. Marvin Weizman Boyd snubs a chance for Michigan State presidency Old ties weren't strong enough to lure University Pres. William Boyd away from Oregon. Boyd was considered for the presidency of Michigan State Uni versity, but requested that his name be withdrawn from the run ning after his interview. "I have felt a very strong sense of support from faculty here — a rare thing for a president to feel — and I would hate to give it up,” Boyd says. Boyd holds no regrets for his decision to remain at the Univer sity, even though Michigan State is three times the size of the Uni versity and offers programs dup Heating those offered separately by all three Oregon universities. ‘‘Michigan is larger and more complex, but I regard Oregon as more optimally sized, and in its own way, more elegant," Boyd says. Taking the Michigan State pres idency would not have meant added prestige or status, he adds, because both it and the University are members of the American As sociation of Universities (AAU). "In the initial stages, I found it easy to leave my name in ’cause I really do love Michigan State,” Boyd says. "But when I was actu ally offered the opportunity it wasn't difficult to decide." Though the Michigan State search committee wanted to submit his name to the board of trustees, Boyd withdrew from further consideration. Boyd's first academic position was at Michigan State, where he taught history during the mid-'50s. From there, he moved on to be come Dean of Faculty at Alma Col lege also in Michigan. After serv ing as vice chancellor for the Uni versity of California, he returned to Michigan for seven years as pres ident of Central Michigan Univer sity. "Oregon will not necessarily be my last career, but it is my last presidency,'' Boyd says. “My principal weakness has been on the student front, but I think that has been improving year by year." Hours altered for Thanksgiving break Various campus offices and University student services will operate with revised schedules during the Thanksgiving break this week. Oregon Hall will be closed Thursday, but re-opens with a "skeleton” staff Friday. Students and faculty wanting to meet with a particular individual should call before stopping by any office. The Student Health Center will not hold regular clinic hours over the break, but will be open for emergency services. Students needing hospitalization care can call the health center at 686-4411. The University library will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. and re-open Friday 8 a m. to 5 p.m. The library's schedule remains un changed for the weekend, while the University Bookstore will close at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, re opening Monday at regular hours. The EMU schedule is also changed for the Thanksgiving break. The building will dose “at the night manager's discretion'' after 5 p.m. Wednesday evening, remaining closed until 5 p.m. Sunday, when the regular schedule is resumed. EDUCATION MAJORS! Don’t let the BENEFITS pass YOU by! The Oregon Education Association (SOEA) is forming a local chapter on the U of 0 Campus. SOEA is the student organization that serves the needs of Education students. Benefits of SOEA membership include 1 $250,000 liability insurance for student teachers when placed in the class room 2 Free access to a National Research Center that deals with Educational Topics. (Perfect for term papers) 3. Publications that deal with current educational topics. 4 Speakers and workshops that deal with topics ot education not covered in the classroom 5. Many other services including reduced car rentals and prescription drugs cost COME TO THE SOEA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING! DATE: NOV. 30, THURS. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PUCE: EMU FORUM For moro information cal Dohfcio Brown, 485-5034. 3355 E. Amazon Second Annual Fairview Travel Service Christmas Charter Flight Portland to New York $23995 R°un<* Trip December 21, 1978 to January 5, 1979 Half our tickets are sold already so HURRY! For reservations call collect to: Fairview Travel Service 505 NE 223rd Ave. Troutdale, Oregon 97060 Phone (503) 666-3893 Take advantage of low airfares by making early reservation SAVE MONEY—Call “Honey” NOWI 666-3893 WJ UniTED HAPPY HOUR SUNDAY ALL DAY AND EVENING TAP BEER: REDUCED PITCHER PRICES
