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Conference examines social and environmental issues Lori Betti neskl r,«“V 1 ’»waW People interested in pursuing work on social and environ men* tal issues t an learn how to get started this weekend during the 1 '101 Public Interest Science Con fere in •* I he conferenc e, which will take place in the atrium at Willamette Hall, brings together si ientists ac tivists. lawyers and interested t itizens to explore tin* opportunism ami harriers to pursuing mh ial ami environ mental work The conference will emphasize the »*e of sci one* in the decision and policy* making processes Twelve panel discussions are w heduled throughout the wwik end. Marling at M sti a m Natur* day with two <Iim usssnn* ''Bar riers to Innovation V\ hy are We Not on the Cutting Edge1' and Risk Assessment Versus Alter ) Free Delivery to U of O Campus! C ome Sec l f)aisi(s J'laire rs c-y (lifts • • ■ Do you want to 90 to Portland for the weekend? Skiing? The beach? Weekend Special Finlay Mon;lay • 400 Ff<*> Mites *W« r*mt to colU>fe stutfrnf:. M->*;l twr /) t K-u ;■****» *'w,v cfwirgm A-WAV bThTTH-T? 683-0874 110 W 6th IDENTIFICATION DAY WHAT Artilact/objecl identification by local experts WHEN Saturday, April s from noon to 4:00r \i HOW MUCH S2 suggested donation WHERE LO Muwum nl Natuial History IM® E. 15th Avc., I ugciH* BRINC IN YOUR MYSTERY ITEMS AND OUR CROUP OE LOCAL EXPERTS WILL TRY TO IDENTIEY THEM TEAR OUT THIS AD AND NAIL IT TO THE WALL! THIS PARTY DEAL IS TOO WILD TO LET RUN LOOSE! Fresh Steelhcad I’ina made from scratch! Fresh Steelhcad micro-brewed bnt! This is a party combination you can't let go of. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ By the glass $1.95 By the 40 oz. bottle $5.25 “Box O’Beer” $ 12.00 Keg $89 - $99* Pony Keg $55 *• $60 HURRY! became our micio btrwcd Ixxr is fresh, our supply won’t last long C lies L our Pirra menu for our »f»Cl ul ;. U i. I lease tall (>86 27T(II to reserve ke<}\ | ‘Additional charge ■ for iie|X'slts * STH PI AK! • i < IN! I natives Assessment Conflicting opinions.” Other discussions wilt address options, challenges and oppor tunities available to graduate stu dents interested in working on public-interest science. tarn paints within local communities and linking scientific research, education and conservation together ( /inference attendees will also hear from two environmental experts who are keynote speak ers for the events Cole Croc ker Bedford, a con Nervation biologist who played a major role in the Interagency Viable Population Committee for louthvail Alaska, will discuss how to maintain wientifk mlegn n S.t*.. .!* ' <>n p in Peter Steinharl. a widely pub lished writer on natural history and environmental affairs, w ill present the »»*i ond keynote let turn at 10 30 a rn. Sunday In hi* lecture "The Company of Wolves." Steinharl said he will focus on the role* of science and symbolism in the debates over wolf hunting and the r«lntra duction of wolves into wilder* nets areas Steinharl will also examine . missions of these controversies Registration for the conference begins tonight from 6:30 to ‘I 30 p m. in (U-riinger Lounge. and continues from 6 00 a m. to 8:30 am Saturday in the Willamette Atrium For students and the general public, registration for the thru-*' day conference is $lr» .Sponsors for the conference include the University's institute for a Sustainable Fn vironmont and the S Mott Foundation in f lint. Mich with an assisting 10 member national loordinating committee. For more information, con tin t Susan Shannon or David Butch er m the Department of Biology at 346-2797 Police and FBI investigate robbery Samantha Martin Otefffon P8Ny Kugtrrtft police and the FBI are investigating a robbery that o< i urnnl at the l' S. Hank on 17th and Oak streets at t! 32 a m. Thursday A white male in his thirties approached a teller at the bank and presented a note demanding money The note also implied that the man was armed, hut he did not actually display a weapon. said Tim Birr, spokesman for the Kugent* Department ofPublk Safety The man was described by pofh e as being approximately 5 feet H inches tall, having a medi um build, unknown hair color, wearing a dark-blue hooded sweatshirt, light blue jeans, wire-rim glasses, blai k tennis shoes and tarrying a turquoise fanny pack He was last seen fleeing on foot and running in the direction of 15th and Oak streets The suspect ran from the hank with an undisc loaed amount of money An area search by the police and FBI has failed to locate the suspect. Bec ause the hank is insured by the federal Deposit Insur ance Corporation (FDIC). the FBI is investigating the crime because it is a federal offense to rob an I'DK insured bank. Mike Men er. the branch man nger of the bank, said that he was not aware of any other rob beries of his branch in the recent past. "The important thing is that everything's fine and everyone's okay." said Mercer, who has been bram h manager situ e August The hank has resumed busi ness as usual. Europe Day celebrates culture, diversity Amy Cotumbo Oregon £l**y ffmraW International wt**k continues today with a cele bration of Etiropean culture Europe Day festivities will include information tables outside the EMU Fishbowl to provide stu dents with information about countries in Europe ' The main purpose of the event is to allow both Ameriusn and international students to learn more about European countries," said Egil Gloersen, organizer of Europe Day Gloersen said students representing more than 15 European countries, including Denmark. I rum e, Switzerland. Italy and Russia will staff the tables. The tables will open from 9 a m to 3 p m, with posters, flags, photos, movies, music and food international students will answer questions aliou! their countries and provide information on the ties! pin* es to visit and how to get a job All Ways Travel will also set up a table with travel brochures and information. International Week will culminate Sunday evening with International Night in the KMU Ball room. an annual event since 1963. The evening will include 23 cultural dishes and more than 14 cultural performances I think international Night is the most impor tant thing for international students." said Susanne Steffens, director of the International Student Association. Steffens said the University has 1.700 interna tional students, representing 90 different coun tries Students are responsible for planning, cook ing and [>erforming for the event. More than 600 people are expec ted to attend International Night Dinner begins at 5 p m Tick ets cost SH for students and $10 for non students Lecture series showcases faculty work Karen R Pederson Cor ifm < Vepoe Dotty tmmatO The Oregon Humanities On ter will i ontinue its Work-in Progress Serins this spring with a brown-bag luncheon/ledure series presented by University faculty and based on current or recently completed research The purpose of the series is to provide an opportunity for fat - uity members to share their work with colleagues and get feedback, said Kuthann Maguire, of fit e manager at the Humanities (enter This afternoon, romance lan guages instructor Cristina Cal houn will present a Its lure titled "Working Wool, Brewing Poi son Images of Women in Homan Literature" On April i-t, University law professor Caroline Foreli will I look mtn What's Wrong with Faculty-Student Sex7” "It's a timely subject." Foreli I said, pointing to a number of related articles in the popular press Foret 1 said she bit upon the idea for her research topic about a year ago. when a sociology professor posted a message on tlm Internet ad vocal' -ig fai ulH student relationships An online debate ensued Foreil has also done research work on attorney client sen Although her talk is primari ly for faculty and administra tors, Foreil hopes to get feedlkii k from young female students “who feel they have a right to have a relationship with anyone they please " The following Friday. April 21. Assoi late Professor Wendy Larson. Hast Asian languages and literatures, will discuss "The Concubine and the Figure of History Chen Kaige's Farewell M> Concubine." Talks scheduled for May Include: • I'lm Fallon Woman iis National Archetype in Mexico. On Federico Gamboa's Santa," by romance languages assistant professor loan Kpple on Mas 5. • Understanding Disney The Manufacture of Fantasy," by journalism professor Janet VVasko on May 12. • "Wilderness and Post Wilderness Thought.” by Eng lish assistant professor Jim ( '.rosswhite on May 19 •"James Joyi e and the Politics of Reading Power, Belief and Justice in Ulysses." by English professor Paul Armstrong on May 2f> All University faculty and administrators are encouraged to attend The seminars are take place every Friday from noon to 1 p m in the Humanities Center Conference Room. 159 PEC. Requests for disability accom modations should be made to Maguire at 346-3934. ODE Classifieds... Worth Looking Into!
