entific evidence does not show significant
public health risks associated with long-term
exposure to coarse particles,” states the EPA
website. But the EPA acknowledges that
short-term exposure to high levels of coarse
particles can cause premature death, reduced
lung function and chronic respiratory disease
in children.
The EPA will accept public comments on
the proposed rule changes until April 17. All
comments should be identified by Docket ID
No. OAR-2001-0017 and submitted online
(www.regulations.gov); by e-mail (a-and-r-
docket@epa.gov); fax (202-566-1741) or
mail Air and Radiation Docket and
Information Center, EPA, 6102T, 1200 Penn.
Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20460.
— Kera Abraham
Blackwell, Chickasaw Nation ambassador to
the U.S.; Lorraine Davis, vice president for
academic affairs at UO; Dave Frohnmayer,
UO president; Jim Gray, chief of the Osage
Nation; Wilma Mankiller, former principal
chief of the Cherokee Nation; and Chad
Smith, current chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Rennard Strickland, retiring dean of the Law
School, will be honored at an evening celebration
for his 40th publication and 40th year of teaching.
For
more
information,
visit
www.MorseChair.uoregon.edu or call 346-3700.
GRIEF & UNITY
Veterans, peace advocates, students and
the general public will gather from 3:30 to
6:30 pm Wednesday, April 19 at the UO for a
“Grief and Unity” memorial intended to “by-
pass the polarizing labels of ‘pro-war’ or
‘anti-war’ through finding commonality in
our shared loss,” say organizers.
The gathering will be held between the
Fenton and Friendly buildings on
A one-day symposium at the
13th Avenue. Participants will
UO Law School Friday, April
stand in silence as names of U.S.,
14, will examine the past and
Iraqi, and Afghan dead are read
future of Native American
in the presence of symbolic
law and policy. The confer-
flag-draped coffins. Contact in-
ence, sponsored by the
formation will be on hand for
Wayne Morse Center for
veterans or family members who
Law and Politics, is titled,
wish to obtain grief counseling or
“From the Warrior Viewpoint:
The Next Generation of Indian Law Wilma Mankiller assistance with other related issues.
For more information, contact
and Policy.”
Eugene Peaceworks at 343-8548.
Expected speakers include Charles W.
WARRIOR
VIEWPOINT
10 APRIL 13, 2006