WUSC

‘ By Sam Okello

The World University Ser- vice of Canada has again spon- sored a Caravan at UPEI.

This Third World handicraft sale which emphasizes develop- mental education, will be held on Friday in the Library Lounge from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A video production about WUSC’s general acti- vities will also be shown.

Ian Hogg, the current pre- sident of WUSC-UPEI points out that the Caravan consists of a wide selection of handi- crafts rich in tradition and beautiful in design. ‘‘The pro- ducts are handcrafted originals made by cooperatives and self- help organizations in under- developed countries,’ said Hogg. ‘‘The main objective of WUSC-UPEI is to make people aware of international develop- ment and educational issues,”’ he added.

Hogg explains that the Cara- van involves WUSC members and volunteers in a practical form of international coopera- tion by creating a marketplace for craftsmen in developing countries around the world. Hogg notes that the Caravan features beadwork, carvings, batiks, toys, carpets, alpaca knit-sweaters, ponchos, ruanas plus many other practical and decorative crafts. Some of the countries represented include Afghanistan, Kenya, Sir Lanka, Ecuador, Lesotho, Cameroon, Bolivia, Haiti and India.

The Caravan has something for everyone; such as beautiful and unique gifts. Everybody is encouraged to come and visit the Caravan marketplace while it is on Prince Edward Island.

Hogg is looking after the organization’s activities this

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years. He hopes to generate an interesting, informing and active local committee on campus. WUSC is composed of faculty, students, admini- strators, and alumni. Some of the members involved in this year’s Caravan sale are Joe Byrne, Mark Gallant, Leo Cheverie, Rick West, Sheila Lund — to namea few.

World University Service of Canada concerns itself with sponsoring refugee university students. Hogg hopes to get UPEI involved in sponsoring a student refugee next year as well as planning a speaker’s night, which will examine refugee students; a “‘rich man, poor man”? dinner to raise money for developmental educa- tion programs and overseas projects and a video tap on WUSC’s general _ activities both in Canada and in under- developed nations.

Funds for WUSC-UPEI usually come from the stu- dents and the public. Hogg mentioned that the number of people involved in WUSC activities varies from year to year. Professor I. David Morrisson is the faculty ad- visor who, according to Hogg, “acts as a resource person, because of his experience.’”

Hogg suggested that “‘last year the local committee was not very strong’’ and “‘i hope

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Another main activity of WUSC is the international stu- dent seminar. Interested stu- dents, who have been selected are sent overseas to learn about the ways of life of an- other culture.

Hogg stated that last year’s seminar, which was held in Sri

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Lanka (formerly Ceylon) “opened up people’s eyes to the different lifestyles and dif- ferent modes of thinking of other cultures.” He added that the seminar is, most im-

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portantly, ‘‘a cross-cultural learning experience.’’

This year’s seminar will be held in Zimbabwe. Any stu- dent who is interested in taking part in this year’s acti-

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vities is encouraged to pick up application forms as soon as possible at the WUSC office in the Main Annex Building. For more information contact the WUSC office at 566-0426.

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We Are The UPEI Political Studies ....?

By Lori Anne Heckbert

UPEI Political Studies ___ a collective as yet unnamed met last Friday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. Twenty-five indi- viduals collected in the Poli- tical Science Lounge, Main 326-A.

First, students discussed the form which the collective was going to take; it was subse- quently determined that there should be two co-organizers. The organizers were then chosen, and they are Blair Weeks and Mitchell MacLeod. In an attempt to avoid over- bureaucratization, the collective opted for revolving chairman- ship. Andrew Campbell chaired Friday’s meeting.

Next, the collective selected a student representative to attend the tri-weekly depart- mental meetings. Andrea Doyle will address the faculty at these meetings, voicing stu- dent concerns about depart- mental affairs.

The collective will in the long-term act as a lobby group; the goal is to acquire another full-time professor for the department, as Professor Reshard Gool retires in the spring of ’87.

Middle-range goals include the procurement of t-shirts, and more importantly, the

establishment of a_ political studies study group. The reasoning behind such a group is that it will allow majors to assist one another, as well as to provide assistance to freshmen and sophomores.

Short-range goals are to establish a social whirlwind of exciting events. The group is determined to shatter any lingering thoughts the reader- ship may have about it being solely academic. Considering her membership, there is no danger of that .....

The group will meet again on Friday, October 10 at 1 pm. All students majoring in or interested in political studies are welcome to attend.