News briefs Biologist wins 1998 Discovery Award University biologist Charles Kimmel won the 1998 Discovery Award for his work with ze brafish. The award, given annually by the Oregon Health Sciences Foun dation, recognizes Oregon scien tists who have made significant original contributions to biochem ical research. Kimmel, a member of the Uni versity Institute of Neuroscience, is a leading developmental biolo gist who uses zebrafish to learn how early embryonic cells help form body tissues and organs. This work helps explain early de velopment in vertebrate species, including humans. Consolidated student loan deadline Jan. 31 Time is running out to consoli date school loans to receive the special interest rate offered by Congress. Applications must be received by January 31 for borrowers to re ceive a 7.46 percent interest rate. After the deadline, the rate will in crease to 8.25 percent. By consoli dating loans, borrowers eliminate the hassle of multiple payments. Out-of-school borrowers with federal loans, parents with PLUS loans and a select set of in-school borrowers — those who only hold direct loans — are eligible to use the special interest rate. All other in-school borrowers must wait un til February 1 to consolidate. The 7.46 percent interest rate is available through the U.S. Depart ment of Education’s Direct Loan Program and is also being offered by some private lenders. To consoli date, borrowers ran call the Depart ment of Education’s consolidation hotline at 1-800-557-7392, can complete a direct loan application on-line at www.ed.gov/Direot Loan/conol i d 2 .html. Womenspace seeking volunteers Womenspace Domestic Vio lence Services is looking for vol unteers for the new year. Training for the volunteers, who will be asked to work as advocates, crisis line counselors and children’s workers, begins Jan. 9. Bilingual people are encour aged to volunteer. Call 485-7262 for more information. Volunteers needed for Eugene hospice Hospice of Sacred Heart is also seeking volunteers to become part of a multidisciplinary team sup porting terminally ill patients and their caregivers. Volunteers will give practical assistance and emo tional support to families in the home setting and in care facilities. An informational meeting will be held Jan. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Home Health of fice, 1121 Fairfield Ave., Eugene. To register for the meeting, call Helen Barden at 461-7555. THANKS to donors to the 7th annual CCDC Raffle Avery special thank you to PAUL’S BIKE SHOP & RALEIGH for their generous donation of the grand prize: Raleigh M-30 mountain bike. •Deb's Restaurant •Rennie's [anting •U of 0 Bookstore •Very Little Theatre • Sweet Treats • CafeNiwaro • Les Schwaab Tire Centers •Oregon Shakespeare Festival • Costco Wholesale • Napoli Restauant & Bakery • West Brothers • The Hult Center • Lane ESD Planetarium • Dana’s Cheesecake Bakery ■ Ky Ailing ' lino's Spa^etti House 1 U-Lane-0 Credit Union ■ Osapman Brothers 1 Warpaint International ■The Bijou Mary Zulon McDonald 1 Glorybee Foods ItieGlenwood Poppi's Anatolia Restaurant UO Athletic Department Eugene Emeralds Pegasus Pizza Sigrid Leppert • juai wsnner/iian s woooen I Rings Early Bird Wash ^ 7am—11am - weekdays ^ • Close to Campus • Clean • Handicap Accessible Machines • Serving the Area for 23 years I MR. CLEAN JEAN S COIN-OP LAUNDRY 240 E. 17th (between High & Pearl) The EMU Craft Center is a comprehensive Arts Program offering well equipped facilities and workshops in many areas of the Visual Arts. We are located in the ERB Memorial Union at the University of Oregon. f Fiber Arts > $45.00 Beginning Weaving Wednesday, Jan 20-Feb 24 6:30-9:30pm Term Pass Required Spinning Saturday, Jan 30-Feb 20 Term Pass Required Frame Loom Weaving Monday, Jan 25-Mar 1 6:30-9:00pm $48.00 w/term pass $52.00 w/out pass Knitting & Crochet 11:00am-1:30pm $32.00 Monday, Feb 8-Mar 1 $40.00 w/term pass Arashi Shibori Sunday, Feb 21-Mar 7 $31.00 w/term pass Felt Making Saturday, Feb 20-Mar 6 $36.00 w/term pass Fleece Hats Monday, Jan 25-Feb 8 $25.00 w/term pass Egg Baskets Sunday, Jan 31-Feb 7 $28.00 w/term pass 6:30-9:00pm $44.00 w/out pass 12:30-4:30pm $35.00 w/out pass 2:00-5:00pm $40.00 w/out pass 6:30-9:00pm $29.00 w/outpass 1:00-4:00pm $32.00 w/out pass Photography Photo Refresher Wednesday, Jan 27 -Feb 3 6:00-9:00pm Term Pass Required $20.00 Printing and Handcoloring Sunday, Feb 7-28 1:30-4:30pm $26.00 w/term pass $30.00 w/out pass Large & Med. Format Photo Tuesday, Feb 2-Mar 2 2:30-5:00pm Term Pass Required $42.00 Jewelry & Metals Beginning Jewelry Techniques 3:00-6:00pm $50.00 12:30-4:30pm $32.00 5:00-8:00pm $32.00 6:30-9:30pm $40.00 6:30-9:00pm $36.00 w/out pass V Tuesday, Jan 12-Mar 2 Term Pass Required Stone Setting Sat. &Sun. Feb 6 &7 Term Pass Required Enameling Sunday, Jan 31-Feb 14 Term Pass Required Continuing Jewelry Tuesday, Jan 19-Feb 16 Term Pass Required BeadwQrk Wednesday, Feb 3-24 $23.00 w/ term pass Fimo Clay Jewelry Thursday, Feb 4-18 $28.00 w/term pass Ceramics Beginning Ceramics Tuesday, Jan 12-Feb 16 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, Jan 12-Feb 16 3:00-6:00pm Term Pass Required $48.00 Advanced Wheel Throwing Wednesday, Jan 13-Feb 17 2:30-5:30pm Term Pass Required $48.00 Teapots Monday, Jan 25-Mar 1 6:30-9:30pm Term Pass Required $48.00 6:30-9:30pm $32.00 w/out pass J A Paints, Pens, & Papers Photo Collage Sunday, Feb 7-Mar 7 $30.00 w/term pass Oil Pastels Monday, Jan 25-Mar 1 $45.00 w/term pass Silkscreen Monday, Jan 25-Mar 1 Term Pass Required Papermaking 1 Saturday, Jan 23-Feb 6 $22.00 w/term pass Papermaking 2 Saturday, Feb 20-Mar 6 $22.00 w/term pass 1:00-4:00pm $34.00 w/out pass 6:30-9:00pm $49.00 w/out pass 6:30-9:30pm $50.00 10:30am-12:30pm $26.00 w/out pass 10:30am-12:30pm $26.00 w/out pass Bike Repair & Glass Whole Bike Health 1. Tuesday, Jan 19-Feb 23 6:30-9:00pm 2. Wednesday, Jan 20-Feb 24 6:30-9:00pm $40.00 w/term pass $44.00 w/outpass Flint Knapping Tuesday, Jan 26-Feb 16 6:30-9:00pm $32.00 w/term pass $36.00 w/uot pass Woodworking Light Table Making Saturday, Jan 9 10:00am-4:30pm Saturday, Jan 23 10:00am-1:00pm Term Pass Required $48.00 Wood Sculpture Wednesday, Jan 20-Feb 24 6:00-9:00pm Term Pass Required $45.00 Winter Specials Card Weaving Saturday, Jan 30 2:00-6:00pm $18.00 w/term pass $22.00 w/out pass Ceramic Clockfaces Sunday, Feb 21 & 28 1:00-4:00pm $25.00 w/term pass $29.00 w/out pass Porcelain Valentines Sunday, Jan 31 1:00-4:00pm $18.00 w/term pass $22.00 w/out pass Soaps & Lotions Saturday, Feb 13 1:00-5:00pm $34.00 w/term pass $38.00 w/out pass Kumihimo Cord Braiding Saturday, Feb 27 1:00-4:00pm $26.00 w/term pass $30.00 w/out pass $5.00 Specials Pet Tags - Origami - Ceramic Whistles Beaded Bracelets - 35MM Camera Use Papermakinq - Bike Doctor Muos & Bowls Check in Craft Center for times of $5.00 Specials Visiting Artist Mary Barringer - Ceramics Lecture: Thursday, Jan 21 Workshop: Friday, Jan 22 & Saturday, Jan 23 $30.00 UO students $45.00 All Others y TERMPASS: A Craft Center term pass entitles you to use the Craft Center facilities and tools for the current term. Participants are required to have basic skills and knowledge, assume the risk, and have a willingness and ability TO WORK WITH OTHERS IN A SAFE AND COOPERATIVE MANNER. WE ARE OPEN TO UO STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND UO ALUMNI. In addition, the general public may purchase a Craft Center term pass with enrollment in a Craft Center workshop OF $15 OR MORE. PlCK-UPA FULLBROCHUREINTHE CRAFT CENTER FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COURSES, POLICIES,& REGISTRATION GUIDELINES. Fees are: $6 for UO stuoents, $12 for UO faculty & staff, $18 for UO alumni & General Public The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ^http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~craftctr For more info: 346-4361