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Wildfire . ............ USC ad A little girl in India will receive food. clothing and education through a project sponsored by the University Union's International Committee. The girl was chosen "Little Miss USC" during International Week by the student body with penny votes. Twelve dollars a month will be needed to support the girl. Any individual or campus organization wishing to contribute to the fund should contact Virginia Mac Millan. chairman of the In ternational Committee, through the University Union office. Room 204. Russell House. Science foundation grant A grant of $272.853 from the National Science Foundation has * been donated to support USC's mathematics institutes in secondary education. Dr. W. L. Williams. director of the institutes since they began 10 years ago, said the present grant brings the total amount received for the program to nearly $3 million. The current grant will provide for an eight-week institute next summer for approximately 70 iunior and senior high school teachers and an academic year institute, beginning next Sep tember. for 30 senior high school teachers. All teachers accepted in the program will receive financial support under the grants. Extra sensory pe "In going into anything new, one is safest if he just asks questions as long as he is satisfied and post pones his decisions," remarked Dr. .1. B. Rhine. the retired founder of the Institute of Parapsychology at Duke University. "Parapsychology." explained Dr. Rhine in last night's lecture sponsored by the University Union Lectures Committee. "in vestigated the exchange bet ween a person and his environment." Although the field has not beent fully explored, he noted that progress has been made, but not as much as in the study of extra sensory perception (ESP). HELP Part Time Apply in Berger Kin 1211 C AirA 'Mus( Dawn, Freedor Columbians will Experience" sp( Religion Associat From 8 p.m. to 1 Russell House Ca dance going to th( The Freedom Si teach Indian child at the local eler Board of Educati school, several I classes to instruc Master of cerei Windam and Per News briefs: opts Indi Work done in the institutes may be applied towards a master of mathematics degree for those who qualify. Dr. Williams said 200 such degrees have been awarded in the past. Bates House Bates louse elections have been canceled because of upper-class objections voiced at a meeting held last night. Upperclassmen objected that only freshmen were running for office and they contended that the freshmen had no student govern ment experience. They also ob jected to the 2.0 requirements for election to office, according to Chris Gintz, chairman of elections committee. S.C. State Student Government is teaming with the S. C. State College band in money-raising efforts to send the State band to the Rose Bowl. Carolina's Student Government will man tables in the Russell liouse and mail circulars to students as part of the drive. Urban redevelopment Robert N. Gold, assistant dlirector of the National Capital Planning Commission, Washington, U). C., will speak Monday night in seminar four of the Central City Series. r'ception eryone ha Citing an example of though' transference, was the case of Duke coed who awoke during the night at what she thought weri calls from her grandmother ii Virginia Upon calling the nex morning she discovered hel grandmother had been trying tE reach her Research involving a persor guessing the face of playing cards located in another building an< predicting the order of cards has been only a part of the testing going on in the Duke laboratory. Ii has also been discovered that ESF is an unconcious ability. "It was first thought thai WANTED - Day Shift person at g Restaurant, ollege -Street Treedom r Experience' ,i, Wildfire, Julius Cobb and The be presented Sunday in a "Music insored by the Universal Life ion (ULRA). a.m. the groups will perform in the Feteria with all proceeds from the Freedom School in Ridgeville, -hool was established in October to ren who have been refused entrance ientary school by the Ridgeville >n. Until they are allowed into the rSC students have dropped out of t them. nonies at the dance will be Woody ece Ealey. Admission is $1. azn gir Gold. who directed the Washington Civil Disorder Survey in 1968, will speak during a program beginning at 8 p.m. in the Campus Room of Capstone. In terested persons are invited. The 198 survey Gold directed was a joint project of the National Capital Planning Commission as a result of damages and loss from the April, 1968 civil disturbances in Washington. The topic of his address at USC is "Changing Perspectives of Urban Redevelopment." Also appearing on Monday's program will be Stan Huguenin, communications and trade manager of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. and Dr. G. E. Breger, director of the USC Bureau of UJrban and Regional Affairs, which is sponsoring the series of seminars on the inner city. Christmas on campus Christmas on Campus will be highlighted by a carol-lighting and a yule log burning on the Russell House patio Sunday, Dec. 14. The' Student Union committee is also sponsoring a decorating conte'st between dorms and bet ween fra tern it ies and sororities Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Students will be served hot chocolate at the Russell House. mediunms. gypsies and twins were the only ones with ESP powers." remar'ked Dr. Rhine "But after finding these people who showed the ability we decided on an hypothesis that everybody has the abilit v It depends on the c'on ditions uinder which he works, is educated and his attitudes. We're ev~en working on the idea that some animals have it."' When asked on the validity of .Jeanne' Dixon. he said that persons making a popular prac'tice of clairvoyanc'e do not belong in the re'alm of para psychology and that if they did have the powers, they should go to a researc'h center to registe'r it for sc'ien'e. 2024 DEVINE STR TELEPHONE COiLUiMBItA, c Survey acadew A group of 15 University students is attempting to improve the learning structure and atmosphere for both faculty and students here. They need the support of the student body, according to Scottie Barnes, chairman of the Student Government Committee for Curriculum Review in the College of Arts and Science. The committee will be ad ministering a survey to sophomores in English 201 and 202 next Monday and Tuesday. Juniors Montlnued from page 1) Dec. 15 USC vs. Basket ball. USC vs. Maryland. there. 8 p.m. Movie: "Dr. Strangelove." Russell House Auditorium Assembly Room. 3.6 and 8:30 p.m. Arabic Class. International Committee. Russell House. Room 209. 7 p.m. .udging for dorm and fraternity decoration contest. Special Events Committee, prizes to be awarded for best entries. Blue Key meeting. I p.m.. Palmetto Room. Russell House. Dec. 16 ODK Meeting. Russell House. Palmetto Room. I p,m. Dec. 17 University Lecture Committee presents Constantinos Doxiadis, worldwide city plan ning consultants. Capstone Campus Room. 4 5:30 p m Ski Club. Russell louse. room 209, 8:15 p.m. Dec. it MNoliere's "Tartuffe," Drayton flall. 8:15 pm Four stu face disc Four students who will appear before the Faculty Discipline Committee Wednesday, face disciplinary action on charges of illegal drug possession and theft. Two students charged with larceny and auto breaking around Carolina Coliseum during the homecoming concert Oct. 24 have been tried and sentenced to one year's imprisonment. The sen tences were suspended for two years probation. Another case involves a student who pleaded guilty to possession of marijuanasand other drugs.H-e has been fined $300 and put on probation. The final case under con sideration Wednesday is a student who is charged with stealing items valued at $153 from other students on his hall. The stolen property included two electric radios, one electric portable radio, two electric razors and six books. The Faculty Discipline Com mittee has considered 10 cases this semester involving major disciplinary actions. Two applicants for admission to the University had been convicted of breaking into Spartanburg High School they were admitted to the Bus filled The University Union Travel Committee's chartered bus to the Peac'h Bowl Game in Atlanta is ne'arly filled according to a Union spokesman. TIhe bus will leave Columbia at I :00 p.m.. [Dec. 30. and proceed to thle inntown Motor Hotel in Atlanta. Shuttle service to the stadiuim will be provided. 'rhe football ticket is included in the $29 50 cost. The charter is to return to Columbia by 4:00 p.m.. Dec :31. Anyone interested in signing tup for the trip should contact Wescoat Sandlin at 776 29146 or the bookkeeper at the Rutssell House office. Another excuirsion planned for the C'hristmas holidays is the "New Year's Ski Trip to Gatlin hulrg" For $35 00 any student can join the ski caravan to the Smokies. Trhe price includes round trip transportation, lodging at the "Mountain View I,odge." and a EET AT FIVE POINT S ALpini. 2 -3161 UTH CAROMLNA 0 may LiC atm and seniors will receive the survey through their departments. t The questionnaire is designed to. ascertain the feelings and opinions of a majority of students in relation 'to their reaction to their total ,college experience. A write-in sheet is also included for additional comments the students may have. The questions will include not only personal data, but educational goals, reactions to learning methods, reaction to lower division and basic degree requirements, reaction to maior reauirements 'and, finally, the student reaction to possible curriculum innovations. The section concerning curriculum changes asks the student appeal of such things as - supervised independent study, emphasizing non-classroom education activities and off campus field work for credit. - the possibility of obtaining credit for a course by taking only an examination - elimination of GPR with degree awarded upon satisfactory completion of a prescribed number of courses - a reading-review period with no classes for 1-2 weeks before final exams - a semester's work ex perience in your major, such as a semester at Oak Ridge Laboratory for credit in physics or Peace 'Soul men Carolina's Christmas week-end begins tonight with a concert by Sam and Dave at the Township Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are free for students and $1.50 for dates and are available at the Russell House information desk. dents Ipline University and placed on probation by the Committee for the entire time. They are at the University. One student placed on probation bv authorities for stealing $253 in checks from the mail is on University probation for the same length of time. A student charged with possession of drugs was given permission to take one night course until his trial. A student arrested for selling amphetamines to other students and a federal agent was suspended for two. semesters, held in abeyance. One student was found innocent of unauthorized entry into the office of a professor. Two students were suspended from the University for one year, held in abeyance, after admitting taking $15 and $14. Another student who took a book from the Campus Shop was put on probation until the end of the spring semester. One student took a table valued at $80.10 from the Bates House Lounge and sold it for $2.50. He was suspended for one year. A total of I106 men students have been assigned to study hall so far this semester. [-almost New Year's Eve party. The ski slopes and equipment are located nearby. For non-skiers other diversions are planned. The ski party leaves the Russell House at 8:00 a.m., Dec. 31, and returns late Jan. 2, allowing two full days of skiing -- or other ac tivityv. After final exams the Travel Committee has planned a semester break in Jamaica. This five day trip is to Montego Bay with Steve Baty, a student who has traveled the island. Anyone in terested in going to Jamaica at the end of January should contact Steve or the Russell House office before Dec. 19. In the coming weeks details for .the' first annual Flying Gamecock European charter flight will be announced. The University Union is currently engaged in negotiations for a DC-8 aircraft to fly non-stop from Columbia to Europe this 's m mer QUAKER MEETING Friends Meeting For Worship 11:00 A.M. First Days (Sundays) Russe|| H ouse 205 Information: aprove )Sphere Corps service for cridit in sociology - a general Bachelor of Arts degree without a major. The write-in sheet gives the student the opportunity to express his opinion on curriculum' requirements in his major field, basic degree requirements or the. role of a faculty member. This is one of four surveys being conducted by the committee. _ A survey of the freshman class and alumni has already been completed and fourth survey will sample faculty opinion. R egionals tickets on sale Tickets for the NCAA Eastern Regional basketball tournament are expected to be sold out by tonight according to Ray Fair cloth, ticket manager. The tournament is scheduled for March 12 and 14 and the finals will be televised. Tipoff times for the two games Mar. 12 are 7 p.m. and, approximately, 9 p.m. (Continued On Page 5) 'to sing Sam and Dave's recordings nclude "Hold on I'm Coming," md "I'm a Soul Man." The University Union Dance Committee is sponsoring the an nual Christmas Formal tomorrow night featuring King Curtis and his rchestra. The dance will be held at the Hampton Building. State Fair rounds, starting at 8 p.m. Frie invitations may be picked Lip at the Russell House in formation desk with one I. D. card. Dick McMillan will be taking color photographs at the formal. The $3.00 charge includes two five by-seven photos and four wallet size pictures. Boys can wear either tux or dark ;uits. Short Courses shuffled (Continued from Page 1) Committee member Mike Brannen disagreed with the chairman. "It was a stupid thing to do," he said. "It occurred because people on the Lectures Committee are lazy. They didn't want to do any work. Tristramn Pough ex-vice ohairman of Lectures Committee, said the committee just didn't want to do the work. "The Union shcold be more responsive to the students. The students have shown in terest in the short course program and the Union isn't doing the work'.' You can whitewash it if you want to," he said. 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