The Vista October 8, 1985

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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

Nigerians to host political symposium

B.S. Uwalaka

By Curtis Killman Editor As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of their independence, members of CSU's Nigerian Student Union will host a symposium from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Friday in the Liberal Arts auditorium. Entitled "Third World politics and the Nigerian democratic Imbroglio," the panel discussion will feature Political Science Professor Dr. James Caster as moderator. Although no firm commitments from faculty were available at press time, the president of the Nigerian Student Union said that teachers from political science, sociology, philosophy and psychology departments have been invited to sit in on the panel discussion. The public is invited. Nigeria's democracy has been in a state of confusion, according to B.S. Uwalaka, since the country came under military rule in

December of 1983. This was when civilian President Shehu Shagari was overthrown by Gen. Buhari. In August of 1985, Buhari was ousted by Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Babangide in a bloodless coup. Uwalaka, when asked if the public was invited, said "yes," but he expressed some concern with one faculty member attending in relation to an incident that occurred at last year's celebration. On Oct. 1, 1984, Political Science Professor Dr. John George had two representatives from the South African government speak here on campus. Some Nigerian students protested George's timing of the event. Uwalaka said Nigerian students had asked that the speech date be changed. Uwalaka, in an interview Wednesday, said that George could come if he rendered an apology. But, later in the inter-

view, Uwalaka retracted the statement. "Let us forget about whether he is invited or not," said Uwalaka. "Just let us concentrate on the fact that Nigerians still expect an apology from him as a result of his activity last October." When asked what would happen if George chose not to apologize, Uwalaka replied: "We hope that he is a very civilized man and intelligent. So, he would know why it's necessary to...you know, I mean if some people are objecting to something in peace, as an intelligent and civilized person, the person should realize that he should say `I didn't intend this to hurt you.' That's a form of apology. "We realize he had every right to organize the lecture, but we felt that he deliberately allowed this to

coincide with Oct. I. We felt that other days could have been made available for the lecture. George, in a telephone interview Monday, said he had no choice in deciding what day the South Afrcians could come. "I gave them (Nigerians) an explanation," said George, "I told them that the campus is a market place of ideas and this was the only day that I could get the South Africans. As far as I was concerned Fidel Castro could speak on the Fourth of July if that's the only day I could get him. "I believe every view should be represented on our campus — pro and anti-South Africa. "If they didn't understand that, that's their problem." George said he would attend the symposium if his "African political systems" class he teaches during the same hour asks to go.

Student Senate asks for support to bring Peace Corps to campus By Debbie Martin The Student Senate Monday approved a resolution to host a Peace Corps symposium during March 1986. The symposium will be a celebration of the Peace Corps' 25th anniversary. The International Relations Department asked John Buttry, Student Association president, for the Student Senate's sponsorship noting a great value this symposium would have for the public relations of CSU. Buttry said that a separate budget would have to be requested to cover the expense of this one day symposium. The cost of the symposium was estimated at $1,200.

Also, Scott Birdwell, speaker of the Senate, distributed resolution 85-103 to the senators for approval, who added that the resolution is being submitted to the Student/Faculty Relations committee for review. Resolution 85-103 calls for establishing an academic scholarship program by waiving the $3 per credit hour activity fee for students on the honor roll. In other business, the Student Association budget was discussed with senators questioning the $2,000 allocated to the "Special Projects" category. Buttry said, the special project being considered for this year is purchasing a personal computer

for the Student Senate. Buttry was asked how he arrived at this figure for the computer. He replied that the figure was based on his own personal knowledge of the subject and that he had not taken any bids as of yet. The Student Senate also announced recently that they are corresponding with the Third World child they are sponsoring. Those wishing to write Marcela Nubia, write to: Save the Children Columbia Field Office Federacion Desarro Juvenile Comunitario Apartado Aereo 14827 Bogota de Columbia

Black artists to display work By Shannon Blockcolski "The Black Arts Festival," presented by CSU's Black Peer Counseling Center, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday in the Seminole Room of the University Center. The exhibit will feature the art works of Afro-American students at CSU majoring in art. Many of

the works will be by students majoring in commercial art. This is the second year of the event. Last year more than 25 pieces of artwork and graphics were exhibited by five CSU black students. "As artists, any type of publicaton, advertisement and public exposure they can get will only benefit them in alerting the

In this issue. .

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public of their talent and availability," said Victor Driver, Black Peer Council representative. The Black Peer Counseling Center is a student staffed service provided by CSU to assist students in their efforts to overcome obstacles which might keep them from acquiring a degree in their particular area of interest. The center provides assistance in areas of career direction, financial advisement, tutoring arrangements and personal and academic counseling. Staff adviser is James Noley with three student representatives — Willette Miller, William Finely and Victor Driver. "We are trying to help students help each other and trying to get across to studets there is a need to interact with each other," said Finley.

Vista photo by Michael Keen

Surprise! Rie Gerah shows a look of shock to escort Mack Hoehner after just being named 1985 Homecoming Queen Saturday afternoon.


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