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Lecture to address teacher mind-set ■ SPEAKER: The speaker believes teachers' attitudes can influence students’ work loads By Brian Womack MjBtlQf f Ch/CJUtKY^ Jane Tompkins believes pro fessors make students work too hard, Thu thiln University English professor said a college fac ulty member's tendenc v to overwork mas lend students down the same path She will address this topic in a public lecture called. “Working Ourselves to Death' Why Higher Educ ation Needs to Change" today from :t ,10 to 5 p.m. in Room HR Gilbert "There needs to be thought given on how professors' lives are driven to be isolated and competitive." she said "This is passed down to students who do the same thing whether they b (< «: o m e professor* or not " She said she has dealt with being a workaholic in her own life TOMPKINS "I hint lo reorganize mv lift! to remain a healthy human being," she Mini Tompkins will also address what sln> st>»ts as fragmentation at universities She said students and faculty view learning as something that is "reading books land) taking exams in a classroom with a chalkboard in it," Learning should involve every area of life, she said. These include emotional, psy chological and religious as|iet Is It should not lie limited to (took learning alone "The invocation of personal involvement and experience is on# way Sto integrate) educa tionl." she said. She said cooperation, not competition, should be used in the workplat e The lecture is sponsored by tin* University's Center for the Study of Women in Six inty, the Department of English and the Humanities Center Marie Harvey interim diret tor of the ienter, said Tompkins' emphasis on cooper •lion was important “Since our goal is to build communities on campus, (Tompkinsl was a good speaker to feature,'' Harvey said She added that bfli ause the lecture is sponsored by various groups on campus, she believes there will be a lot of interest from across the University Tompkins' new book. \ Lift• In School, will he published soon Homecoming to bring students, alumni together ■ SPIRIT: The weekend wt ■ elude a dance, a fun run and, of course, the football game against Washington State By Ashley Bach Shxtefit Activities Reporter The University will be at the center of this weekend's homecoming activities as students, alumni and community members alike will unite to celebrate Oregon's green and yellow A series of events beginning today and concluding with Saturday's football game make up the annual fes tivities. Amy Schroeder, director of Alumni Programs, worked in conjunction with the Student Alumni Association to organize the event, "it's an oppor tunity for the University to showcase their acade mic and social events," she said. While many of the activities are designed for alumni, both the Eugene and University commu nities are encouraged to participate. "We want to better the relationship between students, alumni and the community," said jim Plantico, public relations director of the Student Alumni Association. The festivities kit k off at today 11:50 a m. with « pep rally in the EMU Courtyard hosted by Ducks annountur Jerrv Alton Hio pop band and the cheerleaders will bo on hand to boost University spirit "Our main initiative is to increase student spir it Plnntico said, "We want to got everyonw behind the athletic teams " At 0 pm tonight, a party and dance at the Eugene Hilton will he held Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts. a Portland band, will play for the 21 and over > rowd There a $ to fee tor alumni and $8 for .ill others The Campus Eun Run starts in front of Johnson Hall, Saturday at <) a in I he tk and f>k runs faith require an additional fee identical to that of the dance. "Alumni and students < an run it together it s a great opportunity to bring that tie together," Flantico said. As the celebration winds down, all fans head ing to the football game can meet at the I.MU with cheerleaders and hand memfiers to walk to Autzun Stadium in the annual Homecoming March. 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