Show The Utah Statesman T" x-- x Friday r Sninar probes 'Women in International Davehr I tional Student of the year will profile her life as a woman from a developing nation Women in many developing nations are still struggling for freedoms like freedom of speech which many women in developed nations like the United States f°r granted Says Smadi “The developed world and developing world can learn from each other” Derrick Thom professor of history and geography at USU will address the contribution of women to the economy of Western African nations Thom assisted in the Human and Physical Resource Inventory of Kenya and Mali In these and other African countries the women do most of the agricultural work but their role is not realized by the rest of the world Alison Thome lecturer in the home economics and consumer education department and director of Walker w ejfort to increase the awareness of the role of in the development of the nations throughout d the International Student Council (ISC) is this afternoon at 12:30 in the jcting a seminar ‘‘Women in Internationa entitled uist Lounge opment” roster for the seminar includes four speakers USU who will each address an aspect of the u lions of women to the economic and social Bouiient of their countries They will also discuss problems faced by women living in overcome by women in Moping nations already (developed nations of the world Jala Sroadi a doctoral candidate in USU’s Early Development Program and 1981 Interna (special I i the Women in International Bevel?-- — e' USU will also discuss the often t women in the developing countries She w3 ytx- ticulariy discuss the difficulties faced by rural areas who do most of the agricuStmsi I the men receive the training oftensd by sndi grams as the University Fwfrntion Service J ovsiiuJ wti Constance Thomas — — director far ‘— ny activities will rfiwii— the im— Jones ' women in the developing wnintwn most Lil such as basic freedom and social stni‘ x tie ' also discuss the programs and asadairr the Council for Women's Issues and Co-fe- rrs campus This seminar will run from 12:33 pm to imately 2 pm All interested persons are istUI ( (i' attend v ibraary calendar booked tr Black Emphasis Month i Hunt celebrated nationally as Black Month According to USU Black Student Union nt Michael Lacy the month is celebrated to and conscientious objectives IU'i Black Student Union has several activities planned the rest of the month “There will be a radio program on JSU every Tuesday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm and on from 10 am to 12 pm for the rest of the month” month of February is ie is m Ey added that the programs Martin jazz and African music There will also be on various black artists Stevie Wonder was featured contain soul this month the month include an Athletes Day and a Black and White Ball on activities planned for a 12 According to Lacy Athletes Day will be Feb 18 and will nor new athletes in all sports at USU Rick Parros running ck for the Denver Broncos will be the keynote speaker 11:30 am with a SC day is planned for Feb 23 in the Sunburst Bunge According to Lacy Day is to remind iwhy we are here and what an education can do for us We 3 have speakers and refreshments in the lounge” These ac-atentatively set to start at 11:30 am The dance to be held on March 12 will be called a Black White Ball It will be sponsored by the Black Student nion and is a formal dance According to Martin the dance ichedulcd in March because other campus activities and the :nt’s Holiday took in February the weekends up In addition to these activities there will also be displays in Aowcases on the second floor of the FAC displaying African dress and poetry Gi Feb 16 the group will be electing new officers The officers will take over in March Lacy invites everyone to their meetings 6 pm in Room 310 at every Tuesday k event is tentatively planned to start at ncheon in the West Colony Room in the “Re-afiirme- nt re theSC Dell Blair number 5 and Dave Ashton number 13 boiidULLrtrrrrj against each other in preparation for an upcoming gnaw TkedsbpmtS-aeaavsryencourages new members to join the ranks and bolster the te—a T ousecleaning' auction to rid SC of imwafi&d ias Jya Hager 7 f°rty do I hear forty-five- ? Forty-fiv- e iedy Feb 17 at 6 pm these words will be J through the SC Ballroom as the public auc-o- f -- university surplus equipment gets under her radio fluorescent lighting desks I chairs d chairs stereo equipment --r nd dictating machines are among the be Ibctioned off Qtagihers USU Student Center facilities toid the purpose of the auction is to get rid die building that there is no longer any dial need to be replaced Most of the Jtng auctioned off are from the SC and the ‘sS be used to replace the old items or buy be center feels are important over-stuffe- 1 “It’s basically a housecleaning process” said Chambers “The things being sold are not being used and we thought it would be a fun thing to do” Dean Parker a professional auctioneer will be conducting the auction with his son Lane Parker and their associates I Desks chairs stereo equipment typewriters are among items to be ‘ a:::: ’ :z This is the first year that to get rid of unwanted items Iks “ C J ' being used are given to the isles and and they set up a bid sale and the items are I ' All of the items being auctioned are is ( viceable condition and a3 are ava? L ? one hour before the sale “A lot cftls til ideal for married students and there is L"i 1 most of the hems” said Chambers At the auction 135 wooden tion will be up for bids "Three cr C r be purchased and make a set Cr a ! ‘ Chambers said Chambers hopes the awetsna is nr it is an excellent opportunity Cr t items at a good price “V78 f — he said “Itrer-yf- i tr ’ a' auctioned off at public sale J Everyone associated with the university and all of the Cache Valley community is invited to participate in the auction “We want everyone to be aware of the auction and want everyone to come even if they just watch and don’t buy anything” said Chambers —' idea” 1V f |