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DEAN APPOINTS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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lamexdted. As we enter this new semester, in this new decade, I feel a change
intheair. There seems to be a sense of determination, a will to succeed surrounding
many.
I am also concerned. Our youth an contused; they are often misled: they need
our support. Our old, wisdom of ages. We should give heed. And the children,
Cod bleu the children. Perhaps, unknowingly, they are the impetus for this
determination to succeed. Family is so important.
I believe that each individual must have some positive purpose to their life. One
may not find It right away, but with a strong foundation and an open mind It will
come. I read on a professor's wall something like this, 'If you are not a part of
a cause, you are fust taking up space.' There is some truth to this.
I am blessed. I have been given the opccrtumry to express words to you that come
straight from my heart.
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
INFORMATION
All international students will have the
opportunity to demonstrate their tradi¬
tional, attractive, and unique cultures to
the community and campus this Fall
semester. This program will include
Culture. Displays. Film Shows, Food
Sales, Fashion Show, Potluck Dinner,
and International Night bhow We need
students and student clubs with
enthusiasm and zeal to assist TSAI to
take this opportunity to share your ideas
and your culture. The International
Week Program was designed by
Interning student C.Y. TSAI and will
be implemented during the month of
November. Dial 407-2782 Immediately
to let TSAI know that you are interested.
All new and returning, regular, and
American English Institute students are
invited to a picnic, Saturday,
September 13,1980, 12 noon, at O'Neill
Park on campus. All refreshments and
food will be provided. Please come and
bring your family. Food will promptly be
served at 12 noon. We'll see you there!
Sponsered by International Student
Counseling, CSUF.
Christmas international house is
a program sponsored by groups of
churches and/or local communities
which enables international students
to be with American families and
other internationals during the Christ¬
mas holiday. Families are located
In various cities across the U.S.
CIH has a concern for students who
need a place to go at Christinas. They
have a desire to share Christmas with
people from other countries. They
have an interest in cross-cultural ex¬
perience and international relations.
All international students and scholars
in colleges or graduate  schools and
their families are invited to participate.
The program lasts from December
18,1900 until January 2,1981. Applica¬
tions may be mailed between October
20 and December 17, 1980. Places
are limited so early submission is
advised
The only cost invloved are trans¬
portation to the host community and
a $10.00 application fee.
Applications are available in the Inter¬
national Students Office. The appli¬
cations should be mailed early, but
not before October 20 to: Christmas
International House, Registration
Office, P.O. Box 764, Tucker, Georgia
30084. Phone (404) 438-4291
By Anna C. Wong
Manuel Perez,Director of EOP since
1971, has been appointed to the pos¬
ition of Assistant Director to Students
Affairs by the Dean, William Corcom.
According to the EOP staff Perez
was extremely active-In EOP and was
very capable of dealing with the poli¬
tical atmosphere that surrounded the
program. He established a good rep¬
utation as well as developed the potent¬
ial of EOP. He did so by making changes
within the program-selecting good per¬
sonnel, organizing the activities of the
office, and having good cantacts within
the campus
Manuel feel the three areas that he
will be mainly working with in his pre¬
sent position are outreach, retention
and educational enhancement. Upward
Bound, an outreach program designed
to prepare low income high school
students for college will be put into
effect this fall semester. PASS
a retention program that has hist
oeen refunded for an additional tour
years, was developed to help current stu¬
dents who have a low income and are
educationally disadvantaged.
Perez will be participating in the
decision making concerning these
areas as well as undertaking special
assignments. Perez will also be re¬
sponsible for- overseeing outreach
activities which would Involve working
together with Robert Segura, Assis¬
tant Vice President.
When asked if he had any goals as
Assistant Director, Perez replied that
establishing a learning center to assist
students and working with disadvan¬
taged students to motivate them to
seek post secondary education as two
of his goals. In addition he added that
he is only 'one of the actors that will
bring the goals of the University into
effect.
Perez feels confident and positive
about the kind of things he will be doing
and about the people he will be work¬
ing with. He wanted to leave our read¬
ers with this note: 'I feel that stu¬
dents, in particular, have a great deal
to contribute to the University...that
they really are the ones that are going
to make the program work.' Perez
Is willing to listen and talk to students
about their aspirations and he hopes
that he will be able to use any expertise
that the students might have.
DANCE IN MOTION
DO YOU WANT TO DANCE? CON¬
STANT MOVEMENT CAN SHOW
YOU HOWI Constant Movement
a performing ensemble, made its
debut during the Malcolm X Week
festivities at CSUF last semester.
Inspired by the R'Wanda Lewis
Dance Troupe a number of students
came together In February of 1980
and formed Constant Movement.
A member of the group states The
physical presence of the members
and their stability has been a key to
the success of the group.* At every
rehearsal there has been at least two
people present who are 'dedicated
to seeing that the group stays alive.
'Even if there were only one person
to show up for a session, I believe
the time would still be utilized creat¬
ively, "says   another   group   member.
As a contributing factor to the wil-
ingness of its members to volunteer
their time to perform, a member states, -
'We don't push anyone Into perform¬
ing  or going  beyond  their  capabili-
(see Motion page 3)
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Unurn Interviews
Its New Advisor
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MURAL LOCATION-MAYOR AND INTO
Uhuru might be receiving the boon
this semester not only because of the
conscientiousness of its editor and her
staff, but because of its new advisor.
The new advisor; professor Jeannle
'Barry, a faculty member in.the Ethnic
Studies Program, has both noteworthy
experiences and excellent advice for
Uhuru. She has a master of science in
journalism and sociology from the
University of Illinois at Champaign
Urbana. Since she departed from
Illinois in December, 1979, she has
been Irving here in Fresno.
In 1977-1978 academic year, she
was the editor of Uhuru. She re¬
minisced that yean ago minority
student, though few, were very
visible and lively. They were a sub¬
stantial element to reckon with.
"In those days/she continued,"they
were able to make things work In their
own way."
There was also a good understand¬
ing about the 'brotherly love" between
the Africans and the Black Americans;
they did their best in social functions
and political Issues, and were very
aware and concerned with other Issues
happening around them.
She assured us that she will be ready
to help students not only during her
office hours (Mondays 900am-11:00am
and Wednesdays 9 - 12 noon prompt)
but any other time Is OK because she„
maintains en'open door* policy to
students.
Presently, Ms. Barry Is teaching
Bask Composition and Communication,
Black Woman, Ethnic Experience
and Afro-American Hlstory(1619-the
present day).
In her own right, she is a journalist and
has been successful In her writings.
A cookbook of hers has" been publish¬
ed, her recipes encompasses both
the traditional and new blends. In
joura 11 sm, she has moved from the
'active to the passive* and she Is
now doing freelance work. During the
time she was active in the Journalistic
world, she quickly discovered that
it was difficult for a Black reporter to
get assignments in the Black
community because of the myth that
a Black person may be over sensitive
to. the Black community, thus hot being
able to report the news objectively.
In addition to these problems, she
says that many Black newspapers have
to match the salaries of well
established newspaper firms In
regards to employing young Black
Journalists; to help' remedy this
she writes for the California Advocate,
a local Black newspaper.
When asked about her favorite
authors she enthusiastically says
Toni Morrison, who wrote BLUEST
EYE.whtch she read several times
May Angetou author of I KNOW
WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINCS,
AND POET Nlkki Giovanni and
Gwendolyn Brooks also a poet(and
friend of Ms Barry). In the future.
Professor Barry plans to host
Cwendotyn Brooks In a California
visit coupled with doing work toward
a doctorataes degree next year.
As a former editor of Uhuru and now
Its advisor, she expects the newspaper
to be an "Information vehlcle'and
not just a scandal sheet. I'd like to
turn the pages and get the kind of
information that It relevant to Black
people on campus. Thus reporters
must be out In the field doing their
Jobs with determination and ex¬
cellence.*
MOTION
ties. We try to keep a positive atti¬
tude during nheariali and perfor¬
mances.'
' The response, after Constant Move¬
ment got under way, is a witness to
the need for such a group to exist.
Viola Okoro, a member of the group,
says "the need is them for a group
that Is consistent'and stable.' Thus
Constant Movement is able to allow
members or participants to either
perform or simply work out with the
group as a part of their recreation.
For most members of the group however
it provides a creative outlet.
Constant Movement has brought
forth the talents of such members as
Viola Okoro, a student at CSUF, Delia
Armstrong a member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority; Linda Claude' a graduate
or CSUF in Fine Art; and. Vanessa
Brown, a major In Nursing at Fresno
City College. The gentlemen of the
group include: Dan Okoro, also a grad¬
uate of CSUF in Engineering and
Ciel Duncan, an excellent drummer
and an employee of KFSN. New
members from all schools of dance
are always welcome and encouraged
to Join
The ensemble studies African, Jazz
Ballet, and Modern dance. Its move¬
ment is not only constant but full of
variety and vitality.
Constant Movement's most recent
peVtomance was at the Frank H Ball
Playground Mural Dedication Cele-
bratrion. This performance was also
the debut of the groups younger dan¬
cers. U Shan and Veronica Hicks,
Chanette and Angle Travis, Sonya
Johnson, and Bridaette Vasquez all
attend class at Sal Mosqueda Communi¬
ty Center.    These young ladies ate
all between the ages of 6 and 12 years
but classes are also open to adults,
teens, males, and females.
Persons Interested In drama poetry
music, or dance as a creative outlet
should attend rehearsals or call the
Mosqueda center at 488-1119.
The future of the group looks pro¬
mising. Its members would like to
expand and establish a firm base so
Constant Movement will still be constant
In 1990 and beyond.
'Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained
Just try it and see what you attained.**
SPECIAL PRICE TO STUDENTS
CONDiTS FLOWERS AND GIFTS
Cedar and Shields- Fresno
WANTED
Advertising Manager
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UHURU NA UMOJA
Salary: $45. per issue
Looking for eomone interested in Sales Experience.
A hard worker - with good communication skills*
Mast hare your own transportation
for traveling within and around Fresno Area.
To apply come to Keats building
or call 487-2436.
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