Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012, February 21, 1989, Page 4, Image 4

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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.
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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.