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Western Carolinian Volume 45 Number 26

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  • Gudger to speak April 3, 1980/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN /Page 9 Asheville celebrates Earth Day Asheville Congressman l amar Gudger win be one of three speakers highlighting the issue ot environmental stewardship al Asheville's day-rang Earth Dav celebration to he held from 10 a.m. to dusk on Salurdav. April 19, at the City-Count) Plaza downtown. Earth Day originated in 1970 among members ol Congress interested in calling attention lo the fragile balance between economic Development and the preservation ol our dwindling natural resources. Also speaking at the Fair will be Jane Sh.irpe. currently energ) and natural resource policy analyst lor Governor Hunt, and Mclvin Thomniason. director of the WNC Nature Center. In addition, the Fair will feature musical entertainment, local dame troupe performances, good food, clowns for the children and educational booths exploring topics affecting the quality of our lives. All are encouraged to attend the event; admission is free. Musical entertainment will include bluegrass with Liz and Lynne Shaw, jazz piano with Steve Blatt, traditional folk music with David Holt and Andrew Brown, classical music with "Going Baroque," and many more. The Red Rock Floating Dance Troupe, th. Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and a folk dance workshop with Eileen Goldstein will comprise the dance program. Educational booths will include a recycling information center; an exhibit on the nutritional values of different foods; information on wood-burning stoves; "Health as a Natural Resource," encompassing nutrition, environmental barriers, a blood pressure examination table, menial health, exercise, and a puppet show for children; and a booth Illustrating energy-conscious landscaping. Local craftspeople will display their work, and commercial booths advertising products and services compatible with natural resource conservation and a clean environment will be Included. Those commercial or non-profit organizations wishing to set up a booth should contact Dr. Thomas McKinnev al 2l)M-3325 or 298-5710. In addition to the Earth Da) Fair, locally sponsored films, lectures and demonstrations furthering environ menial awareness will be coordinated as pari of Earth SGA candidates interviewed From Page 1. effective Vice-President. Bill Lauten is also seeking the office of student government vice-president. Bill is a junior and a native of Madison, North Carolina. Bill feels that he is capable of the responsibilities of his office by his working experience in various committees and organizations. Among the positions he has held, Bill has worked for Last Minute Productions, served on Student Supreme Court for two years, served on Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Committee as a student representative, the Elections Commission, Student Senate and on the WWCU radio. Lauten stated that his goals are to establish an administration that will listen to all people and try to help them in anyway possible. Lauten went on to add, "1 am conscientious of all people on campus and hope to get them involved with what goes on behind student government." Lauten feels that student government should make part of its goal to let the students know exactly what their rights are and how they can use student government for their betterment. Lauten stated. "I have a full understanding of the campus and this is the basis of my running for office." Lauten added that he was "aware of problems in traffic and security to the new general education proposal and if elected, I will keep students informed of these issues." There you have it. The 1980 candidates for student government offices. The choice is yours. Remember, you have to live with these people next year, so go out and try to meet the candidates if you possibly can. And if all else fails, there is still Howard. SME The Society of Manufacturing Engineers will sponsor a tour of Square-D in Asheville on April 14. 1980. Square-D manufactures electrical control equipment and all interested students are welcome. Please sign up by noon April 11, 1980 in room 223 Belk. y////////////////////«^^^^^ Week, from April 15 through 22. A more detailed listing of all Faith l)a\ activities will be available lo the public short!), rth Da) is being organized in Asheville by Interested citizens with support from ihe Asheville Parks and Recreation Department, Ouuliiv Forward, the mountain chapter of the conservation Council ot North Carolina, ihe Sierra Club, and other concerned groups 1 hose Interested in more Information should contact Mr. Bill R. Neal at 253-8431. John Carpenter couldn't decide between Marine Biology and Law. His counselor could have helped. If he'd only asked. You see, that's what counselors are for. They can help you plan your career before you graduate. Which is precisely the topic of our next issue of "Insider"—the free supplement to your college newspaper from Ford. We'll tell you how counselors can help take the mystery out of planning a successful career. By figuring out what you're best suited for... and then helping you go after it. Success doesn't have to be a big secret—if you plan it right. And while you're checking out the next issue of "Insider," be sure to check out Ford's exciting lineup for 1980. They've got some great ideas for getting you wherever you're going, in style. "Insider"-Ford's continuing series off college newspaper supplements is coming next week. Look for it. FORD FORD DIVISION Returning Students Fall Housing Sign-Up Monday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may sign-up for the room you are living in now. Tuesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Those students who must move from current room because of special interest floors will receive priority assignment at this time. You may sign-up for any space available in any residence hall. Tuesday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At this time you may sign-up for any available room in the hall you now occupy. If you are eligible and did not yet get priority assignment you may do that now also. Wednesday, April 16, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is your chance to try for a move to a different residence hall. Assignment will be done on a first come, first serve basis. You may also sign-up for your same room if it is still available or move to a different room in your same hall or priority assignment if you have not done Sign-Ups Must Be Made In Person Complete information Through Campus Mail
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