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Show The Signpost Wednesday; March 8, 1089 -3 News Briefs Give your old books a use Have you any old books lying around the house? Do they clutter up the place? i;u i u:ii i l o tt . wnai auuui Liuiuicii : nave yuu uuigiuwu them? Would you like to get rid of old unused text books? If so, drop your unwanted books off at the U.B. lounge in the book drop box; they will be used to help all those who don't have anything to read. The books are going to YCC (Your Community Connection) to build up their library. Extra or duplicate books will go to Ogden area Libraries. Help others, give a book. The book drive runs from March 8 through March 14. KSL and UAF add support to child abuse month To help kick off National Child Abuse Month in April, the Utah Advertising Federation and KSL Television will air a public service campaign this month to educate Utahans about child abuse and the resources available in the state. "Everyone at KSL including the administration feels a very strong responsibility to do everything we can do to prevent child abuse," said KSL Director of Marketing, Jim Monroe. Monroe said KSL is particularly pleased with the education aspect of the program. "Our focus at KSL is informing the public. This campaign shows that we not only accompl ish that through the news but through participation in important community issues on the ad side." According to UAF Community Service President, John Dahlin, the television campaign will be complemented by a strong radio and print campaign. He said the campaign will run through March and into April. Utah Geneticist to investigate AIDS drugs Raymond F. Gesteland, Ph.D., Co-chair of the Department of Human Genetics and an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Utah School of Medicine, is collaborating with researchers at the University of California at San Francisco and Stanford University in a molecular investigation of various drugs which one day may be helpful in combating the deadly AIDS virus. The project is part of a new federal program, "National Cooperative Drug Discovery Groups for the treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome". The project is funded by a S6.4 million five-year grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Gesteland said, the drug program was designed specifically to encourage the screening of drugs that might be useful in combating the AIDS virus. "Our work at the molecular level may be a long shot as a therapy for AIDS, but it's important that these mechanisms be examined. Whether or not the research produces an effective new AIDS drug, we expect to learn more about this class of viruses, which has been implicated in cancer," said Gesteland. "There are three ways thescientific community can attack AIDS," explained Gesteland, "one is to look at it epidemiologically. The second is to mount a crash campaign to develop drugs. And finally, scientists can try to understand the virus. Our research is primarily the latter approach, but it includes developing assays for finding effective drugs," said Gesteland. ACLU supports LDS church officials The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah has received numerous complaints about the propriety of recent apparent attempts by Latter-Day Saints officials to influence legislation that would have permitted consumption of alcoholic beverages aboard chartered buses and limousines. While the ACLU does not take a position on the content of the views expressed by the LDS church on the so-called "fun bus" bill, the ACLU fully supports the church's constitutional rights to express those views. All religious groups, including the LDS church, enjoy the right of freedom of speech as set forth in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The principle of separation of church and state does not prohibit churches from influencing the government but rather it prohibits the government from either promoting or interfering with churches. Nursing conference to be held in Park City Nursing researchers from around the country will gather in Park City march 7-10 for the sixth annual nursing research conference, "Issues in Nursing Research," presented by the University of Utah College of Nursing. The con Yarrow Hotel and Conference Center. Each year, approximately 120 researchers attend this nationally recognized meeting. Speakers will include experts in research methods from nursing and other disciplines. This year's forum also will introduce presentations on the use of research in nursing practice settings. The $225 registration fee includes continuing education units. Full-time doctoral students may register for $ 150. For more information, call College of Nursing Community service office, 581-8755. Senate defines 'black student1 By Tim Fairholm News Editor The Student Senate passed a resolution ; which allows modem drinking fountains to I replace the existing ones in Building 4. Technology Senator Guy Watkins said that the fountains are only about 3 feet tall, and the water is warm. Don Guthrie, who was sitting in for Physically Challenged Senator Melvin Feller, explained that the fountains are difficult for the physically challenged to use. Watkins said Buildings and Grounds estimated the four new free-standing fountains would cost at lease SI 50 each. Also discussed was the Black Student Area Council Charter and its definition of a Black student The original definition read, "A Black student is any American student whose lineage can be traced back to Africa." This definition was amended by the senate to include, ". . . or any student of Black heritage." This definition clarifies the eligibility of members of the charter. Farr Better Quality at a Farr Better Price Book Drive There will be a book drop off for the needy. Wed., Mar. 8, through Tues., Mar. 14, in theUB.' Childrcns books are encouraged. CAB Films "Revenge of the Pink Panther," will show in the Wildcat Theatre Wed., M ar. 8, and Thurs., Mar. 9, at 8 p.m., Fri., Mar. 10, at 9 p.m. and midnight, and Sat., Mar. 11, at 7 and 9 p.m. General admission S2. Studentsfacultystaff SI. Issues ForumHonors Centennial Lecture "Journey on the River Styx: A Personal Odyssey," presented by Dr. Kay Gillespie, W.S.C. Dept. of Sociology, Thurs., Mar. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in Stewart Library Special Collections. Senate Activities Arts and Humanities: KWCR in the UB Lobby, Thurs., Mar. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Book Sale There will be a book sale, Thurs., Mar. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Stewart Library, Rm. 114. Hardbacks S.50, paperbacks S.25. WSC Hotline A campus info hotline is available at 626-7995 for students, faculty, and staff. "FYeshmen" Writing Contest The English dept. announces its "Freshmen" Writing Contest. Deadline for entries is 4 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 1 3, and should be submitted to the English department, SS314. Contact Ron Dectcr, 626-6717, for further info. Brown Bagger "From Caterpillars to Butterflies," presented by Sue Abbott, M.S., C.A.C., and Ann Waters, M.Ed., C.A.C., Wed., Apr. 12, at 12:30 p.m. inUB417. Deadline for Campus Update: Friday al noon for Monday's edition, Tuesday at noon for Wednesday's edition and Thursday at noon for Friday's edition. Deadlines arc enforced. 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