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‘Spring Plants’ biology class to observe flowering plants Biology Prof. David Wagner was leading a walk last spring at Alton Baker Park to observe na tive flowering plants — as he'd done regularly for the past two years — when a student asked if it would be possible to get credit for the walk. This spring, the answer is yes. Wagner says he expects as many as 100 students to arrive at the north end of the Autzen foot bridge Thursday at 12:30 for the first meeting of his one credit course. Spring Plants, Biology 199, is designed to give students ex perience in observing and in terpreting the seasonal development of flowering plants. Regular attendance in the outdoor classroom is crucial, Wagner says. “This is a rain-or-shine thing. You can’t be a fair weather na ture lover.” Wagner plans to change the day of the weekly field trip to Alton Baker Park from Thursdays to Tuesdays. Students will be expected to keep a log of observations each week that will be turned in at the end of the term. And brief, weekly readings will be as signed from a text on Northwest plants and animals that Wagner says “you’d like to have on your bookshelf.” Spring Plants is not designed to be a hard-nosed course for biologists, Wagner says. “It’s something I'm doing very informally. I’m promoting a major appreciation.” The course is offered only during the spring because it’s Sociology course studies U.S. view of Third World The way North American and Third World peoples view one another is the theme of “Amer ica in Crisis: Choices for the Future,” a sociology course of fered this term through the SEARCH program. The class is taught by Devin Hess and Kathy Knowles of the African People's Solidarity Committee. A film and speaker series will be combined with readings, projects, field trips, discussions and political invol vement. Field trips will include a visit to Berkeley, Calif., to take part in African People’s Solidarity Day activities. The Black Liberation movement will be examined with readings from works by Mal colm X and various African writers. Speakers will include Juan Rania of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee and repre sentatives of the Iranian Student Association. Scott Reed, a student en rolled in the course, says that it is designed to teach ‘‘hands-on political organizing." ‘‘It shows how people can practically change their lives politically,” he says. EUGENE VISION CENTER Dr. lohn Perkins, Dr. Claude Brist the only time plants are guaran teed to change from week to week, he says. Wagner also is director of the University herbarium. The size of the class has not been limited, Wagner says, and non-students are invited to come along. Still gotta type the paper j you wrote last night? j $ Check ODE Classifieds STUDENT SPECIAL Save 15% on all reg. price merchandise for 3 days only APRIL 2, 3, 4. Some name brands to choose from are: Must present student ID to obtain discount. Jantzen John Meyer Liz Claiborne Prestige Pant-her Pulse String Bean Jonathan Martin First Glance Gunne Sax White Stag J.R. 1 PBJ Cecily A Smile DeeCee Sun Bow Moonglow • Levi’s Chemin de Fer Summit BROADWAY 30 E. Broadway / 9:30-5:30 Monday-Saturday / Visa, MasterCard, American Express Successful Careers Don't Just Happen At the Institute for Paralegal Training we have prepared over 4,000 college graduates for careers in law, business and finance. After just three months of intensive training, we will place you in a stimulating and challenging position that offers professional growth and expanding career opportunities. As a Legal Assistant you will do work traditionally performed by attorneys and other professionals in law firms, corporations, banks, government agencies and insurance companies. Furthermore, you will earn graduate credit towards a Master of Arts in Legal Studies through Antioch School of Law for all course work completed at The Institute. We are regarded as the nation’s finest and most prestig ious program for training legal specialists for law firms, business and finance. But, as important as our academic quality is our placement result. The Institute’s placement service will find you a job in the city of your choice. If not, you will be eligible for a substantial tuition refund. If you are a senior in high academic standing and looking for the most practical way to begin your career, contact your Placement Office for an interview with our representative. We will visit your campus on: THURSDAY APRIL 9,1981 The Institute for Paralegal Training (Operated by Para-Legal, Inc ) Approved by The American Bar Association Programs Earn Full Credit Toward M.A. in Legal Studies through Antioch School of Law. 235 South 17th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 (215) 732-6600
