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The Clarion May 2, 1995 Page 6 SCA Needs Hard WorkingVolunteers Special to the Clarion form the B.C. News Bureau Imagine spending 12 weeks surveying marine wildlife by sea kayak in Alaska’s Chugach national Forest, mapping archaeological sites in the canyon de Chelly National Monument, banding cranes and songbirds in the Modoc National Wildlife refuge, or photographing caves in Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National Monument. These are some of the 1,200 expense-paid positions being offered by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) throughout the year in public lands and natural and cultural resources. Working hand-in-hand with natural resource professionals. Resource Assis tants (RAs) provide invaluable assis tance with land stewardship and wildlife conservation projects in more than 290 national parks and wildlife refuges as well as state and private lands. "We provide a public service while providing an experience that volunteers never forget," says SCA Resource Assistant Program Director Wallace Elton. "They learn about themselves and often what they want to do with their future. Many alumni say this is a life-changing experience for them." More than 15,000 Student Associ ation Resource Assistants have partici pated in a variety of conservation and restoration projects since the organizati on’s founding in 1957. Typical assign ments include but are not limited to air and water monitoring, ecological resto ration, endangered species protection, natural resources management. SCA Resource Assistants also have been involved in assessing the damage to plants, wildlife, and shore line from the major oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound; aiding tire recovery efforts in Yellowstone National Park; and working with the Puerto Rican Parrot recovery project to help save this endangered species from extinction. The three-month Resource Assis 1 How To Prepare For Finals Ira Haber Clarion Staff Writer With the year coming to an end, do you know how to prepare for finals? Most students already understand the seriousness of finals. In most classes, 20% of the grade depends on the last week of school. College coun selor, Dee Dasburg, has pointed out three key things to help students study during finals. The most important point is to be realistic. You should not cram before tests. Study each night for two or three hours and set your goals. The second step is to eat right and sleep well. Get a good amount of sleep and eat some breakfast in the morning. Music Summer Camp At Brevard Special to the Clarion from the B.C. News Bureau On June 27, Brevard’s Music Center will open its doors to a six and one half week summer music camp. Several of Brevard College students are planning to attend. All ages between 13- 35 are welcome. The Music Center will present up to fifty-five concerts through out the summer. The Music Center has many things to offer to their campers.- Big name ' ■/.' ■ ' '.'11 n tant positions typically include one to two weeks of intensive training on the site at the beginning of the program. Training will be specific to the job being performed and may include first aid and safety training. Program applicants choose from a catalog of detailed positions descriptions provided to SCA by cooperating agen cies, such as National Park Service, Bureau of L^d Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Positions in Alaska and Hawaii are typically the most popular. Applications are screened by the SCA and agency offi cials to match expertise with available openings. Although the positions are volun tary, SCA Resource Assistants receive funds to cover their travel to and from the site, and food expenses as well as free housing. Housing can range from tent camps to apartments. In exchange, volunteers are expected to work the equivalent of 40 hours per week. There also is plenty of time for exploring. r .It? UM£ TO ONE. 1 FINAL PONT I CONCU»t, Most importantly, students should not try to study all night for their exams; their schedule should be balanced. The third point is to think posi tive. Go into your exam with your head up. Since this is a small school, take time to talk to your teacher if you don’t understand the review. It might even be a good idea to check your grades. Most teachers will taS.e time out of their schedule to meet with you. Dasburg’s one last piece of advice to those gearing up for the year’s end is, "Don’t blow off exams; this is your life!" writing, and relaxing in some of Ameri- ca’s most beautiful lands. SCA Resource Assistants must be at least 18 years old. Most are college students exploring careers in con.servt tion, and many earn academic credit for their work experience. Applications received by the fol lowing date increase the chance of acceptance for a position in the pro gram: June 1, 1995 Positions beginning Aug. & Sept. 1995 Additional opportunities will be avail able during the winter and spring of 1996. For more information about the Resource Assistant Program, contact; the Student Conservation association, P.O. Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603-0550, (603) 543-1700. ,.M© WM K., OH HtU... VOU ON j i# !? W/ .IN 6«i LtCTlSt ms, THt Ptt\W OASS IS OJfR. 5 By Chtis Fanar BC music students to Austria for summer artists such as Beverly Sills, Vladimir Feltsman, and the US Army Brass Quintet will make guest appearances. The campers will also be able to enjoy recreational activities such as canoeing, swimming and basketball. There will also be major colleges here to recruit the musicians. Over the summer session, the students from the band and orchestra are eligible to play in the two ensembles and perform at least twelve concerts. Lanier Shull Clarion Staff Writer Brevard music students will head off to Austria this summer. The music study trip, which is headed by Dr. Laura McDowell, will begin May 16. They will return June 12. David Kirby will take five stu dents to Innsbruck, Vienna, Salzburg, Eisenstadt, and Altmunster. They will also visit Fertod which is in Hungary. When the students arrive, they will meet Professor Zednik who will take them to see major concerts and musi cians. They will also visit the places where Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn performed. Some students will be lucky enough to get a chance to perform their musical talents. Not only will the students learn a lot about music, they will also get a chance to sight-see throughout the country. The students will stay in vacation apartments and in youth hostels. Each student will eam seven hours credit which will help prepare them for the fall semester. New Bicycle Club Created Special to the Clarion from the B.C. News Bureau ALTAMONT CYCLING FEDER- ATION is a new organization for bicycle riders in Western North Caroli na. The club will blanket the LAND OF SKY RACING TEAM and the SM- OKEY MTN. TOURING CO. and will ' - . ','n. j::.:.:. , ■ , serve as the advocacy sector of the two clubs. Plans are underway for the development of an educational program on safety and skills program for young cyclists. Presently, a bi-monthly newsletter is produced to inform mem bers of special events, race news, projects and ride offerings. bership information, call 704-2 .or l-800-2^SPOKESr •. ■ •
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