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{ Page twolThe Carolina JoumallNovember 2,1976 Pond being repaired to prevent future flooding By Johnny Williams As the average UNCC student ambles his way down the woody path towards dorms 72 and 73, one of the more Familiar sights has previously been the small pond. To students not knowing of the pond’s loeation, it was situated acro.ss the street from the gym parking lot, beside Brocker Medical Center. A small dam .separated the two structures. Suddenly, without any warning the pond was drained. Many students on campus were very concerned about the draining. One such person was Tom Bernes, a sophomore Earth Science major who remarked, “I certainly hope that pond has not been permanently removed. Not only has the pond been a thing of beauty, but it^is also comforting to be able to see nature at work around us. Unknowing to many persons on campus, that pond was a continuous nature workshop.” Fortunately for everyone, Tom’s fears were unfounded. According to Physical Plant Director Charles Ellis, “It was a simple matter of flooding. When we had the heavy rains two weeks ago,- the pond overflowed its banks. There was some water damage incurred by the flooding. What we are now doing is aimed towards preventing another flood situation.” When asked how long it would be before the pond could be refilled, Ellis stated, “It will probably be at least three weeks before the pond will be ready. We are putting in a new drainpipe at the present time that should solve the problem. This pipe has a much larger capacity than the old one, and should help keep the water level down.” Ellis also remarked that, “We realize the pond’s value to the students as a thing of beauty. With that in mind we will do all we can to speed up construction, but this time we want it fixed right. If the pond were to flood again, it might take the Medical Center with it.” Carolina Journal photo by Jack Turbyfill UPB showing profit r ' ' Pond to be refilled soon. By Patti Tracey The University Program Board has been doing very well this year. Due to the success of the Doc Watson concert the Board has shown a profit for the first time. According to Mike Doyne, UPB chairman, the object of the Board is not to make money, it is to supply entertainment to the students. But, a profit gives them more money to work with, and it goes right back into the planningof future activities. The UPB is financed through student fees, with the largest percentage going to the social committee. This committee plans all concerts recitals, etc. The Board has a great deal planned for November and December. They are trying to get a wider variety of entertainment in the “Rat” November “Rat” entertainment includes Raun McKinnon, a female vocalist, Valdy and the Hometown Band, a contemporary French-Canadian folk group, and Steve Martin The “Dixie Dreggs” will be giving a concert in McKnight Lecture Hall on Nov. 5 and a pool shark, Paul Gerni, will be in the gameroom on November 18th. The Rat will open its December programs with Norman Blake, a great flatpicking guitarist on the second and third of December. Alternative World Futures Symposium next week UA MILES FROM UNCC ON HWY 29 MECKLENBURG MINING COMPANY OPEN FOR LUNCH 3-7 HAPPY HOUR Draft $.25 WOMEN'S NIGHT every Wednesday with 10^ DRAFT Come watch football every SUNDAY and have a ‘dog’ and brew for 75c By Robert Mundt The UN('C community will have a chance, to discuss “Alternative World Futures; Planning I'or the 1990's” with some eminent scholars on November 10 and 11. Gerard Piel, publisher and president of Scientific Ameriican, will keynote the symposium .scheduled by UNCC’s Program for International Studies. Piel's address, to be presented in McKnight Lecture Ilall at 8:00 p.m. November 10. will be entitled “A Round Trip to 2000 A.D.” At 2:00 p.m. on the following day, a panel of four distinguished sclnrlars will address different aspects of the future. Looking at technological forecasting will by Wayland Griffith, R.J. Reynolds Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at N.C. State. A focus on the future will be provided by Rose C. Hayden, Associate Director of the International Education Project, American Council of Education. Hans Mauksch, Officer of the Sociological Association, will explore forthcoming , social evolution, and Saul Mendlovitz of Rutgers University Law, School and President of the Executive American Institute for World Order will discuss political problems of promoting a just world future. Piel will conclude the panel, and the participants will move to separate roundtable discussions on technology, ■society, politics, and education of the future. Faculty persons from UNCC and neighboring institutions will serve as discussants on these roundtables, but students and the general public will also be invited to participate in this exchange of views. Robert Mundt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, is Chairman' of the committee planning the symposiumm. lb. Royol Rib Eye Dinner Includes a hot baked potato, crisp garden fresh salad, and fresh baked hot roll. Regular $2.69 50(t0ff ONLY SALAD BAR 29i^ With Dinner! with coupon stcakIbIhou^ GOOD in Charlotte at: 4445 Indep. Blvd./6136 S. Blvd./3251 Freedom Dr. I and 4635 IM. Tryon St. GOOD in Concord at: Route 29, North Political Science Club Elects first officers r By Don Turbyfill On Thursday, October 28 th, the newly formed Political Science Club of UNCC met to elect officers and to discuss possible activities and events (he club may undertake in the coming year. The members of the club, presently about 15 students, elected an E.xecutive Board consisting ol five. Tom Fisher, a junior Political Science major was elected president; Steve Kiser, a senior Political Science major was elected vice president. Also elected to seats on the Executive Board were: Ron Shouse, a junior Political Science major, was elected secretary-treasurer and Majed Karam and Chris Katsiagianis, both Political Science majors were elected to members at' large seats. It was decided that the club shall meet on the first Thursday of each month to discuss business. They will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Smith 306. The Political Science Club is open to all UNCC students, not only Political Science majors. Any student interested in politics or any areas associated to politics is welcomed and encouraged to attend. CAPTAIN JACK'S FISH DINNER 3 Pieces of Flounder, cocktail sauce or tarter sauce, lemon wedge, baked potato, cole slaw, and fresh baked roll. Regularly $2.29 70C: Off ONLY 4.59 with coupon SALAD BAR 29^ With Dinner! STEAKfWHOUSE GOOD in Charlotte at: 4445 Indep. Blvd./6136 S. Blvd./3251 Freedom Dr. and 4635 N. Tryon St. GOOD in Concord at: Route 29, North. j
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