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003401 http://lazars.com 957 Willamette 687-0898 ■Mt la Davntswa Atklatic CM Coupon Expires 6/20/98. -1 off all shoes* 'off regular price LAZAR'S SHOE-t-HDlir Feminists advocate peace in Middle East Internationally known lecturers discussed the participation of women in Mideast peace talks By Lee Straney Freelance Reporter “There is a theory that women are more peaceful and nurturing than men,” said Galia Golan, “[because of] our associations with children and the ability to give birth. ” Golan, a founding member and deputy-chair of the Israel Women’s Network and the Jerusalem Link, joined Zahira Kamal, director of the internationally known organiza tion Gender Planning and Develop ment for Palestinian Authority, Tuesday evening to discuss women’s participation in the Mid dle East peace process. Their lecture was one in a series 0 Oregon daily emerald WORLDWIDE www.uorefo»uedu/-od« CRAFT CENTER ng classes and workshops in: 'rawing. 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GOLAN This year’s topic is the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians and the search for a peaceful reso lution. Diane Baxter, a University pro fessor of anthropology and co chair of the committee, said women in both societies are adopting a more active role in pol itics as the Israeli and Palestinian governments become more pas sive toward peace agreements. Golan spoke of the rise in com munication and authority among Israeli and Pales tinian women and how this communication is helping to pro mote peace. “I believe all women identify with the state of BLL—^ powerlessness KAMAL and oppression, and I sought activism in a women’s peace group for two rea sons,” Golan said. “1 wanted to create a space and a means for women’s voices for those who were silent in mixed groups or weren’t listened to, and I believe women have a more promising starting point with dia logue with Palestinians than males. Kamal said women are using their voices to encourage political change and to stress the impor tance of compromise. ‘‘In 1996 women gained the right to vote and nm for political offices,” she said. “We are concen trating on the participation of young women and seek equal pay and the right to make decisions. There is an increase in violence against women and children dur ing these times, and we struggle together for social change. ” Baxter said she feels the Univer sity is very involved in promoting awareness of international issues. “Through the Savage program there is an ongoing discussion of for eign conflict at the University, as well as contact with the other citizens of Eugene,” she said. “Although you can never do enough, the University is very active in promoting this cause. ” Student Senate holds final meeting By Kristina Rudinskas Student Activities Reporter The Student Senate for the 1997-98 school year adjourned last night after hours of debate. ASUO Vice President Ben Unger sat through the entire meet ing with a piece of tape over his mouth to comply with the Consti tutional Court’s censure for Unger’s election violations. “I did n’t even get to say goodbye,” Unger said after the meeting. The Senate transferred $600 for a food request for the Japanese Stu dent Association social. The Stu dent Insurgent was given $1220 from the surplus fund to account for several purchase orders mistakenly taken from the incorrect budget. The Multicultural Center was al located $3835 from the surplus fund to help pay for the upcoming EMU Amphitheater opening which will host two speakers: Arun Gand hi, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson and Yolanda King, Martin Luther King Jr. ’s daughter. The Senate also approved a transfer of $1647 from the MCC’s budget to be used for the expenses during the event. The Senate approved a transfer of $500 from the Programs Fi nance Committee’s payroll to be given to the Multiculural Center for the grand opening of the am phitheater. Heated debate took place during the EMU board committee’s report. Board member and Student Senator Jenna Wasson apologized to the Senate for unknowingly giving them wrong information about the amount of money the EMU had to spend on projects. She said she later discovered the EMU had $54,000 that could have helped pay for the air conditioning unit in the down stairs ofthe EMU. “Why dump $2.6 million into this building if students can’t control it?” asked Wasson. The Senate decided to write a letter to University President Dave Frohnmayer to have some of the money the Senate allocated to the EMU board for the air condition ing unit paid back. Board member Geneva Wort man and Wasson voiced concern over the amount of student control they had over how student fees were spent in the building. “1 think this is a sign for the new senators to be wary; nothing’s giv en,” said Senator Tamir Kriegel. “This building is a corrupt hole. ” PEPSI & UNIVERSITY OF OREGON invite you to play and $*tM*#i* WHAT WHEN WHERE REGISTER Play Pepsi Ball Saturday, May 30th, 12p.m.-6p.m. U of O Intramural Fields At the RIM Office in 1 02 Esslinger Hall or Saturday at the event. Pre-register by Thursday, May 28 and receive free Pepsi products. Pepsi, Pepsi Cola, Generation Next and the Pepsi Globe are trademarks of PepsiCo, Inc.
