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U.P.E.I.Debating

A group of'ih'reres‘ted stu- dents met with Claudia Mitchell to discuss the fol- lowing: '

(a) organization/structure

of a debating society

(b) brainstorming of pos-

sible activities in which

such an organization might beinvolved.

As a result of the discus-V

sion on organization, an “acting” executive came into being: President: Luke Triantafillou Vice-President:

Barry ‘Linkletter Secretary: Vivian Dykerman Treasurer: Sharon Coyle

Communications Coordinator: '

Gweneth Branch-Rice

Social Convenor: -

Zain Esseghaier

Programme Committee:

Shawn Naylor Zain Esseghaier PhilStanyer

This “acting” executive is willing to attend meetings with the Faculty Steering Committee.

On the basis of the “brain- storming” the following activities were suggested:

. involvement with local high schools — with the possibility of a public de- bate between U.P.E.I.

’Bahafi The board of the Associa- tion for Baha’i Studies at UPEI held their'election of officers on Sept. 22. Vida Missaghian was elected chair- man and Ritchie. Rolfe as secretary. The other members of the board are Fariba Aghdassi, Merhnoosh, Aghdas- si and Danielle Bruneau.

On Wednesday, October 9, at 6:00 pm. in RL 04 (lib- rary), the Association will be giving a public presentation on the “Oneness of Man”. Although this concept is shared and felt by many of the peoples and organizations in the world, the question often arises, as to how do we make mankind as one? ‘How do we prove this hypothesis? Baha’is are devoted to prov- ing this and are seeking no- thing short of the unification of mankind. This unity that Baha’is throughout the world are striving to attain, is not a unity of uniformity, but rather of diversity. The di- verse cultures of the world are not seen as impediments, or stumbling blocks toward unity, but as an enrichment to a culture andan experience of world society. As import- ant as culture is, that the love of man to- man should trans- cend the differences. Baha’- u’llah (founder of the Baha’i Faith wrote that, “... It is incumbant on you to be even

and one of the schools during National Univer- sity Week, Oct. l9-27; debating clinics — to be- come familiar with a va- riety of debating styles; sponsoring a province- wide debating tournament

at U.P.E.I. which would,

involve local high schools; impromptu “speechmak- ing” on a regular basis; sponsoring interfaculty debates at noon-time in Robertson Library coffee shop;

sponsoring a debate in- volving teachers/pro- fessors; '

U.P.E.I students debating at a high school assembly. Luke T. will contact Leo Broderick of Col.» Gray (provincial coordinator of debating) to look into the the possibility of setting up a debate in October during National Univer- sity Week.

Claudia Mitchell will pass on all of this information to the Faculty Steering Com- mittee.

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as one soul, to walk with the

same feet, eat with the same.

mouth, and dwell in the same land, that from yOur inmost being, by your deeds and actions, the signs of oneness and the essence of detach- ment may be made mainfest.”

Despite the fact that more and more people the world over are coming to think of mankind as one, there are many who are opposed to it. Baha’is attribute the absence of brotherhood to nothing more than ignorance and fear of those who are different. During the past 6000 years

I there have been wars waged

due to religious, racial, poli— tical or patriotic prejudice. This only proves that pre- judice is a purely destructive force.

Baha’is see that the di— visions that are now so ap- parent as being a result of man’s negative actions in the past can be easily be re- versed into positive actions.

In' reversing these actions, a realization that science and I religion are not at_odds with each other, but rather are in conformity. Anything else is either destructive or more superstition. Equal rights and privileges for men and

THE ,NETTED GEM

' MAPUS

“MAPUS, the Mature and Part-Time University Students Organization met on Monday, September 23. There was a very good turnout of students. The meeting was chaired by the President, Olive Bryan- ton and topics discussed were: fee structure, office space, athletics and repre- sentation on Student Council. By the way, MAPUS handbooks are now available and they cover everythingyou will 'want to know from athletics to university structure. They may be picked up‘ at Student Ser- vices or the Department of Extension, Main Building.

Our new business in- cluded putting together a brief regarding late after- noon and evening core courses, University Week ideas, and class repre- sentatives.

We are pleased to be sending representatives to the Canadian Organiza- tion for Part-Time Stu- dents (COPUS) Confer- ence, to be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland next month.

During the meeting a committee was formed to organize two workshops. Topics of interest included stress management and degree program planning. In addition, Vivian Dyker

women are another require- ment to aid in establishing mankind’s oneness. Baha’is also believe that there is only

one God and that His pro- phets are one. The Spirit of Truth that was manifest in each one was the same, al- though the speakers were dif- ferent. Any division that has been made in the past was due to man, not the prophet.

These are just a mere sample of how Baha’is see that mankind is one and how necessary the principles are to eachother in the whole' process of realizinghow close we actually are. These will be expressed more indepthly at the public talk which was previously mentioned. For further information contact Nadim. at 892-1880, Ritchie at 892-9970, or leave a mes! sage at. the Barn to the ABS at UPEI. ' -

The University Community f

man was elected Student Council representative. Connie Auld has resigned as Vice-President and Cliff Foster will occupy this position for this term.

There was interest ex- pressed in forming a U.P.E.I. Badminton Club. It will be open to all part-

time and full-time stu-

dents and faculty. Our first event will take place, Sunday, October 20, 7:30- 10:00 pm. in the U.P.E.I. Gym. Birds and racquets will be provided. For further information con- tact, Cliff Foster at 566- 1277 or Vince Mulligan at 566-0481 (Athletic Depart- ment).-

Other activites available on campus to part-time and mature students, in— clude: tennis, free skating, a Keep Fit Program for Women (M, W, F, 11:30- 12:30) and Aerobics (l2:00-l:00).

After our meeting was adjourned, we all enjoyed a social coffee.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge. Be sure to make this date on your calendar. See you at the next meeting. New members are welcome anytime.

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Third Floor Barn Open everynight at 8 pm. To Midnight From 3 pm. on Friday Telephone see-0473

WUSC-UPEI is sponsoring a Caravan Sale this weekend. This event is a sale of handi- crafts made by cooperatives in the Third World. The handicrafts have been sent on a Maritime loop to all univer- sities in the area with Local Committees. Profits of the sale will be 'sent back to the co-operatives. This means co-op members will be help- ing to develop their own economy.

The crafts on sale are many and varied. Prices range from $1 to $200, with the average being 38-312. There are wood carvings, rugs, bronze, ivory, woven baskets, and much more. The sale will be a great chance to do some early Christmas shopping so please come out and support the Caravan.

Car avan willbe located in the main lounge of Robert— son Library on Thursday from 3:00—10:00 P.M., and in the Charlottetown Mall across from the Bank of Montreal on' Friday from 3:00-10:00 and Saturday, 10:00-3100.

The students at UPEI are making a difference. Last

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Meets

year, in a referendum, we voted overwhelmingly in favour of giving $2.00 each from our annual fees to establish a permanent refugee scholarship fund. This fund was the basis by, which the WUSC-UPEI Local Com— mittee was able to bring one person to UPEI to study this academic year.

The people sponsored in this program are recognized by the UN High Commission on Refugees as individuals who canot return to their countries. lf they did, they would be in mortal danger. When these refugees come to Canada, they are given landed immigrant status and are supported by the Local Committee for one year. After that point, they are to support themselves through work-term earnings, student loans, academic scholarships, etc.

The students at UPEI are the largest supporters of this program. All of us have con- tributed $2.00. Anyone who is interested in getting more actively involved is welcome to attend the Local Com— mittee’s meetings.

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