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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1989)
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T*wm Delivery Service Bosch Authorized Service • Gasoline Fuel Injection • Anti-Lock Brake Systems • Diesel Fuel Injection • Electrical Systems • Hybrid Ignition • Electronic Systems • Accessories Tune-ups • Brakes | Japanese cars also 1917 Rranklin Blvd. Eugene 485*82X6 Community WISTEC exhibit to teach peace By Christopher Blair Emerald Reporter The Willamette Science and Technology Center (WISTKC) will introdui e a new exhibit to explore a new science the sci ence of peace Playfair is the title of an ex hibit from the Chicago Peace Museum making its West Coast debut at WISTKC Keb 21 The exhibit, featured until April 2. consists of eight different dis plays, cue h designed to teac h i hiidren peacemaking skills such as conflict resolution, me diation and listening It's a bit out of the ordinary when you consider what we normally do in terms of si i ence." said Margot Schaefer. WISTKC public relations direr - f-1 < e »tti yU T97i A Large Selection of Used CD's Open Till 6 5ix Day^ A WeeK Check out the ODE Classifieds. Ihe Quality Ihe Craftsmanship The Reuunl hiu Desert v Don timv. tins opportumt> to gt-t ArtCaiwd m\Ic and qualm at an unlx-at ahlf pnttJ Feb. 22-23, 1989 10:*'° a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bookstore C IW trKjod l Ism line* [)«(>OK< Htrquirvd lor. Smw of the displays and a* tivities have an international thorn*!, such as the "Peace Post Office." where kids can send letters of peace to Eugene's sis ter ctiles of Irkutsk P S.S K and Kakegawa. Japan There is also a display from Japan show ing Godzilla making friends with one of his monster en emies. said Paul Vollorn. VVIS TB! exhibit director. Another display called "Kv eryone's You and Me. in volves the use of adjustable two-way minors Two partir i pants sit on either side of the mirror and adjust the light, the effei t being that the partici pants switch fai es in order to understand the other person's identity. "Kids in this exhibit learn that other people might not look so strange." Vollorn said "That's where a lot ol conflic ts start. Som« of the exhibits, such ns the “Who Am I?" puppet and mask display, are geared to ward younger children, while others, such as the “Speak Your Peace" talk show set. are intended for teenagers Howev er. everyone will be able to get something out of every display. Schaefer said The Playfair exhibit is one of several ways WISTKC is trying to bring relevance to science. Schaefer said, citing a recent heart fitness workshop at the museum. “Rather than just lining infor mational. we'd like to show that science can make your life better,” Schaefer said Admission for the Playfair and other WISTKC exhibits is $2.75 for adults. $2 25 for stu dents and senior citizens. $1.75 for children under 17. and free for WISTBt'. members. Snakes, turtles and lizards prepare to invade WISTEC By Stephanie Holland Emerald Contributor If you leap from a look at a lizard, tremble if touched by a turtle, or scream upon seeing a snake, don't hide under a rock visit Crawling Critters: The Reptile Weekend. Feb 25 and 2t> at Willamette Science and Technology Center (W1STKC). According to Hob Heisser of the New Zoo, one of the exhib it's sponsors, the purpose of the show is to increase public awareness of reptiles. Milk snakes, albino king snakes, box turtles and gecko lizards are just a few of the rep tiles that will be available for examination this weekend. "We’re trying to promote in terest in the natural world.” Heisser said. "Hands-on treat ment w ill be encouraged." In addition to the handling area. WISTEC. located at 2:i(K) Centennial Hlvd , will present videos and a reptile pet show and photo contest Stephanie LaHaie. a sopho more biology major, became in terested in snakes through a friend, 1-allaie is entering in the contest her male and female royal pythons, more commonly known ns ball pythons because "they roll into little balls when they’re scared.” she said. Chris Harvey, an I.CC junior majoring in telecommunica tions and film, owns a Colum bia boa constrictor and a box turtle Unlike pythons, which lay eggs, boas bear live young. Hath types thrive on mice and strangle their victims before eating them Harvey says he is fascinated by his snake, Sasha, and enjoys watching her eat and move. "I wanted to be a snake for a little while after 1 got her,” he said. Kntry deadline for the pet show and photo contest is I’eb. 22 at r> p.m. To register, call Bob Belsser at 342-8109. W1STEC admission is $2.75 for adults. $2.25 for students and seniors, and $1.75 for peo ple aged 3-17. CONGRATULATIONS! Seniors and Graduate Class of ’89 The U of O ranks 4th in the nation for universities supplying the most PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS. This fantastic response to the call of service & promotion of world peace and understanding between cultures is to be applauded. There are still many positions open for summer and fall placements. All degrees and majors are needed. Campus rep., Jake DuDell is available for questions and interviews all academic year, Monday-Friday at Career Planning and Placement Service, Hendricks Hall, Room 244. Call 686-3235 for an appointment. Applications available at front desk. Juniors, now’s the time to gather information and prepare for your candidacy. Peace Corps: An experience you’ll never forget.
