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24The Tar HeelThursday, July 14, 1988 UNC groups otftfeo- bevy of activity choices From ttafl reports UNC cultivates a bevy of University-recognized organizations, activities, honor societies and campus publications to suit virtually every interest. Here's a brief description of some of them: The Association of International Students helps foreign students to become acquainted with American culture and the University through various activities, such as Interna tional Week, which is held every year during the spring semester. The AIS also aims to increase international understanding. The AIS is located in Suite A of the Student Union. The Black Student Movement is composed of a central committee and several sub-committees with particu lar goals. The sub-committee activ ities include cultural, academic and special projects as well as The Black Ink, the official newspaper and voice for the opinions of the BSM about issues that affect minorities on campus; the Freshman Class Com mittee, which sponsors the BSM's Freshman Class Talent show, among other activities; the Ebony Readers, a dramatic group that performs works by black authors; the Opeyo Dancers; and the BSM Gospel Choir. The BSM office is in Suite A of the Student Union. Campus Y, located in the Y Building on campus, offers students opportunities to develop community service efforts among the campus community by coordinating volun teer work, raising funds for charities, working for change through political WHY BUY A PIECE OF THE DORM? Pmpely OWN WHERE YOU LIVE! In Finley Forest a student can buy as an owner-occupant with qualifying non owner-occupant parents. 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Program, in which UNC students volunteer to become a companion for a young child; Student-Elderly Exchange, which pairs a UNC stu dent with a homebound elderly member of the community; and Habitat for Humanity. In the second week of November the Campus Y sponsors Human Rights Week, in which it coordinates community and campus efforts for human rights around the world. The Campus Y also sponsors tutoring programs for area schools. The Campus Y supports a Dinner Discussion Group, Fresh man Camp, Students for the Advancement of Race Relations and the Women's Forum. Carolina Gay and Lesbian Asso ciation sponsors dances, programs, "Gay Awareness Week" and an outreach program to provide educa tional and social services to the student community. CGLA also publishes a newsletter, Lambda, twice each semester. The membership list is confidential. The CGLA office is in Suite D of the Student Union. Carolina Saposium is a bien nial event which offers the campus a multi-disciplinary look at today's social and cultural issues in a series of lectures, films and exhibits. Each symposium has a specific theme such as the environment or current issues in education. The Symposium office is in Room 216A of the Student Union. Carolina Union Activities Board, located in the Student Union, operates through several committees to provide entertainment and educa tion to students through movies, speakers, concerts, seminars and workshops. The president and board members are selected in the spring through open interviews, and com mittee members are chosen in the fall. Committees include film, human relations, performing arts, publicity and public relations. Chimera, the UNC Fantasy and Science Fiction Club, is a social organization for UNC students who like playing, writing or reading science fiction and fantasy. Chimera sponsors an annual convention in January, the Chimera Con. The Clef Hangers is an a cappella men's singing group that performs a variety of musical styles. The group is made up of 12 to 14 men who perform two to three major concerts on campus and numerous other concerts on and off campus each year. The Clefs also have a spring and a fall tour of the East Coast. Nihongo o Hanasu Kai wel comes anyone who desires practice in speaking Japanese. The group provides those studying Japanese with a chance to practice the language in an informal structure with other students and native Japanese. I j U$tl 1 1 lift i fKi m Tl THE AMERICAN HEART , ' -Tm-nM n, , nni ASSOCIATION I MEMORIAL PROGRAM. WERE FIGHTING FOR OURUFE American Hoart fzf) Association y This space provided as a public service. Good Selection ...Good Price! OFF All Sunglasses Discounted Non Rx Only University Opticians University Square Downtown Chapel Hill 942-8711 M-F10-6 Sat. 10-2 North Carolina Student Legis lature involves students in the legis lative process of government through a mock general assembly. The indi vidual school branches of the NCSL write and vote on bills, which are then presented to state poltical leaders. The NCSL holds an Annual Session in March, when all the delegates from the state present bills to the branches of different universities around the state. The NCSL office is located in Suite A of the Student Union. The Radio, Television and Motion Pictures Student Association allows RTVMP majors to meet others in the field, including students and faculty. The organization spon sors guest speakers and other activities. The Residence Hall Association serves as a liaison between students and University housing, voicing the concerns of dormitory residents to University officials. RHA also helps to fund and plan all-campus events and makes policy decisions concern ing students. The RHA president is elected in the spring, the same time as the student body president, and other appointed positions are avail able. The RHA office is located in Suite B of the Student Union. Sociedad Hispania Carolines sponsors events designed to increase intellectual and cultural awareness of Hispanic life. The organization is centered in Dey Hall in the Depart ment of Romance Languages Office. Students Averting Frightening Encounters (SAFE) Escort is a service that was established six years ago to guard the safety of women walking across campus at night. Women can call the service's oper ator, who then dispatches an escort to meet her. Escorts are selected by their resident assistants. Student Congress, the legislative branch of Student Government, decides how to divide student funds among University-recognized organ izations and passes legislation con cerning the campus. Members are elected from campus districts each year. Student Congress is located in Suite C of the Student Union. Student Government, Executive Branch includes the offices of pres ident, vice president and executive committee members. This body researches various issues, such as drinking on campus and parking problems. Students can become involved with the executive branch by filling out an application in Suite C of the Student Union. Student Government, Judicial Branch, part of the University honor system, comprises the office of the student attorney general and the Undergraduate Honor Court, which hears the cases of student Honor Code violators. Applications for the staff and court are also available in Suite C. The UNC Anti-Apartheid Sup port Group and Action Against Apartheid are activist student groups designed to educate students about the injustices being committed in South Africa. The groups regularly hold protests on campus to increase awareness of the conditions facing blacks under the apartheid system of government. The UNC Loreleis is an a cap pella singing group of 12 women that performs two concerts at UNC each year, and also sings for local civic and alumni groups. American Hoart Association v - -
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