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Volume X X V I, Number 13
Committed to cultural diversity.
March 27, 1996
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Karate/Kung Fu
Workshop
Free lessons on practical physical and
verbal self-defense skills w ill be offered in
a martial arts workshop for kids from 9 to
12 years old. The event, sponsored by One
With Heart, is scheduled for Saturday
A pril 6. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 4231 S.E
Hawthorne Blvd.
To register call 2 3 1 -1999.
Hispanic Fest
Performances
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Students Reach For Success
Free Buses To Roll From Portland
he University of Oregon's ninth
touch a human brain. The activities are a part
annual ‘‘Reach for Success" vis­
o f the hands-on introduction to classes and
itation day is scheduled to be­
life on a university campus.
gin at 8 :4 5 a.m. Saturday, April 2 0 on
Faculty and graduate students teach m ini­
the university campus.
classes on creative writing, math, computers,
The event is free and open to all Oregon
law. chemistry, architecture, business and
middle school students o f color and their
sports. UO students — some former Reach
parents. Free bus transportation is provided
students - serve as guides and mentors for
from central locations in Portland, Salem and
the visiting students.
Woodburn on a space- available basis.
To register, contact the UO Office o f
More than 200 students w ill connect to the
M ulticultural Affairs at 1281 University o f
Internet, learn about sports marketing and
Oregon, Eugene OR 19403. The phone num­
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ber is (5 4 1) 346-3479. The deadline for pre-
registration is Friday, March 29.
I he UO O ffice o f M ulticultural Affairs
and the O ffice o f Admissions sponsor the
program to encourage more African Am eri­
can. Asian American, Latino and Native
American students to consider higher educa­
tion as an available and positive option.
“ Reach for Success has traditionally been
a stepping stone for students who might not
otherwise explore the option o f higher educa­
tion," says Marshall Sauceda, director o f the
Miracle TheaterGroup’s Hispanic Cul
tural Festival w ill present the A lim a
Aepeda-Olsen’ s comedy. The Fat Free
Chicana and the Snow Cap Queen at 525
S.E. Stark St. The play w ill run A p ril 4-6
11-13,18-20 and 25-27. A student matinee
performance w ill be offered A p ril I Oat 11
a m. For more information call 236-7253
Tour Peru
KBOO radio station airs the Afrikan
Mental Liberation Weekend, Saturday and
Sunday starting at 9 a.m. Hosted by Dr.
Kwaku Person-Lynn, the full weekend o f
programming w ill include interviews with
Kwame Ture and Terry M cM illan with
Angela Baset; Louis Farrakhan’s M illion
Man March Speech; and talks by Dick
Gregory, Cheikh Anta Diop, and Don Luke.
KBOO can be found at 90.7 FM
Chapen to Perform
Tom Chapen w ill perform two shows, 2
p.m. and 4:40 p.m. on Sunday at the
Aladden Theater. Chapen, called the Pied
Piper o f children’ s music, has won numer­
ous awards for his humor and warmth in
songs that celebrate humanity. The Aladden
Theater is at 3 0 17 S.E. Milwaukie.
Portland area students are honored by Volunteers o f America of Oregon at its annual "Working Kids Luncheon." Five high
school students were presented $500 scholarships at the recent event to assist them in pursuing their educational dreams
(Photo by Tony Washington))
Live Animals Not For Easter
dorable ducks, chicks and bun­
fragile and need special care and handling,’
nies purchased for Easter gifts
said Karen Brittain. “ I f a child accidentally
may quickly lose their charm.
injures or kills one o f these tiny animals, the
These small animals mature rapidly entire
and holiday is going to be ruined.” There is
their baby-like cuteness is soon gone.
also the potential for children to contract
Within two weeks a chick will have
salmonella from these baby animals, Brittain
become long-legged, gawky and a possi­
said. “ A stuffed animal w ill always be a
bly temperamental adolescent.
cuddly and safe g ift.”
The Oregon Humane Society urges peo­
F a m ilie s serious about ra b b it and
ple not to give live animals for gifts at Easter
sm all rodent adoptions can v is it the So­
time. "These creatures are very small and
c ie ty ’ s shelter at 1067 NE C olu m b ia
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B lvd . in P ortland, or attend the Rabbit
Romp at the W ashington Park Zoo on
Saturday, A p r il 6, where they can v is it
w ith Oregon Humane Society volunteers
and view some rabbits and rodents.
The Oregon Humane Society is open
from I I a.m. to 7 p.m M onday through
F riday and from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. Satur­
day and Sunday. Telephone 503-285-
7722.
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MERC Names New Member
he Metropolitan Exposition-Rec­
reation Commission has appoint­
ed Baruti Artharee to serve a
four year term.
The public commission is a seven-mem­
ber board that manages the Oregon Conven­
tion Center, the Portland Center for the Per­
forming Arts. C ivic Stadium and the Portland
Metropolitan Exposition Center.
Artharee is director o f the Oregon Hous­
ing and Community Service Department. He
was appointed to the position by former Gov.
Barbara Roberts. He previously served as
president o f Coast Industries, Inc. and as a
sales manager at the Boise Cascade Corp.
He has also been active in community
service, serving the Portland M cliu Cham­
ber o f Commerce, the Mayor's Business
Round Table, the Northeast Community De­
velopment Corp, and the Lin field College
Board o f Trustees.
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Hats On Parade
The B ethel Busy Bees’ annual
Madhatter’s Tea is scheduled for Sunday
from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Bethel A.M E.
Church, 5828 N.E. Eighth Ave. Women’s
hats w ill be presented by Robbie Beasley
o f Tacoma. The proceeds w ill go toward
the purchase o f stain glass windows for the
church. Call 249-0059 for information.
Stargazing at
Planetarium
S p rin g Stargazing w ill be the A p rii
p ro d u ctio n at the M t. Hood C om m uni­
ty C ollege Planetarium Sky Theater.
The tw o shows, I I a m. and I p.m.,
w ill help stargazers fin d co n ste lla ­
tions, planets and galaxies and v is i­
tors are encouraged to ask questions.
The Planetarium is located beneath
the lib ra ry on the main campus at
26000 S.E. Stark in Gresham. C all
667-7279 to arrange special shows fo r
schools and co m m un ity groups.
SUBMISSIONS: Community
Calendar information will be given
priority if dated two weeks
before the event date.
regon’s growing dropout rate
reflects a national crisis in
high schools where course-
work largely fails to engage students
in learning.
The Oregon Department o f Education
today reported that 7 .4 percent o f all Ore­
gon students in grades 9 through 12 dropped
out o f school in the 1994-95 school year,
and increase from 6.6 percent in 1993-94
The Class o f 1995 lost 24.5 percent o f
its students between grades 9 and 12. This
is the first year Oregon tracked a graduat­
ing class. It w ill continue to do so in future
years.
Oregon students who dropped out dur­
ing the last school year cited irrelevant
coursework as the number one reason for
dropping out.
“ Listen to the students," said Norma
Paulus, state superintendent o f public in­
struction. “ We are losing bright, talented
kids who are not challenged by outdated
curriculum and outmoded teaching meth­
ods. They do not see the relevance ofa high
school education and are lured to low wage
jobs.”
School officials surveyed for the drop­
out report said full implementation o f the
Certificate o f Advanced Mastery, focus­
ing on strong business partnerships, school-
to-work activities and performance-based
assessment could help reduce the dropout
rate.
The National Association ofSecondary
School Principals released a two-yearstudy
o f the nation’s high schools last month.
The report, Breaking Ranks: Changing an
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Cedar’ s G ift, a history o f the cedar tree
in Native American culture w ill be a part o f
the Children’s Museum’s Living Legends
American Indian exhibit for the month o f
A pril. Children w ill learn the many uses o f
the “ tree o f life” and take a pinch o f cedar
home. The Children’ s Museum is located
at 3037 S.W. Second Ave. Call 823-2227
for information.
Radio Airs Black
Culture
UO O ffice o f M ulticultural Affairs. "M any
young students o f color do not feel they have
the ability or opportunity to pursue college.
We want to tell them; yes you can!”
Sauceda says the program is unique be­
cause the parents participate. Through w ork­
shops, they get information and advice about
finances, admissions antthelping their c h il­
dren succeed in school.
Lim ited child care is available forchildren
from 30 months to 6 years. Lunch is also
provided.
S chool
D rop ou ts
In c re a s e
Cedar Tree’s
History
Take a guided tour to Peru on film
March 28 with the W orld Cavalcade Trav­
el and Adventure Films. Buddy Hatton
w ill narrate the presentation. The film in­
cludes traveling to Lima, canoeing down
the Amazon River, Pizarro’ s glass tomb
and the ruins at Machu Picchu. The show
is at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer
Concert Hall. For ticket information call
241-2575 or Fastixx outlets.
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Baruti Artharee
Dean Speaks On Affirmative Action
oung people will get a close up
and program Friday night.
look at how affirmative action
The all day conference takes place Satur­
affects everyday lives as part of
day at the Red Lion/Coliseum, 1225 N.
the discussion during a regional confer­
Thundcrbird Way
ence in Portland.
The meeting is being planned around the
Portland Community College Executive
theme “ Families Encouraging Youth Lead­
Dean M ildred Olee, o f the north Portland
ership Through Community Involvement.”
Cascade campus, w ill address the subject as
For more information contact Gail Tho­
keynote speaker for the Jack and Jill o f Amer­
mas. president o f the Portland Chapter o f
ica Far West Regional Conference reception
Jack and Jill at 833-6815.
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Oregon Children's Theatre Co. performers Wendy Westerwelle (clockwise, from
left), Ari Karczag, Aria Jackson and Garrett Courtney star in an adaptation of the
classic children's story A Wrinkle In Time. Performances are April 21 and 28 at
the Civic Auditorium.