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International College eases sense of cultural isolation committee member Genevieve • V. James, the budget cuts will mean a loss of equipment and activities, and a limitation in course offerings But, she said, “Mainly, it wiQ affect non-academic There is an alternative to cultural isolation at UB. Students have the chance —through International College (IC)—to interact with other students from at least 25 foreign countries. International College, located in Ellicott’s Red Jacket Quad, is an organTzation that invites students of foreign countries to interact socially and culturally. Joseph Williams—one of IQ’s three executive committee members—said,, “It is a reciprocal process in that foreign students have an outlet for cultural and social interaction as they face the transition to a new educational and cultural setting. opportunity to be exposed to different cultural values and lifestyles and are also able to gain new understandings about themselves and other cultures.” IC does not. A search is underway, but Associate Dean of the colleges Dick Mem has not yet found anyone. Residential Coordinator of IC Gunawan Suliawan is optimistic about several of this year’s events. Some of the activities that have been planned, Suliawan said, are a September 30 ppt luck dinner and coffee house, and an inter- floor sports competition (October 6) which will include volleyball, chess, soccer and ping pong. “We want October 6th to be “Red Jacket Day,” Suliawan said. Master needed International college’s •budget—$22,000 last year—has been cut to $17,000, representing a 20 percent slash. According to executive programs.” IC tried to acquire grant money from the National Association for Student Affairs, but was rejected, James added. IC is, however,* trying for another grant. While all other colleges have a Master responsible for running and maintaining the College, according to executive committee member Jim Bunn, American students are associating with foreign students and have the Three Mile Island essay The Association of Trial Lawyers (1050 31st St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007) is sponsoring a nationwide essay contest for law students. Each sdihdTs winning entry on “Damages from the Three Mile Island: Balancing Equities—Safety vs. Concern’’ will be awarded $100. Three national winners will receive $500. Prof’s murder still not solved * ' . / Despite the fact that only ten percent of all murders in the Buffalo area go unsolved, the murder of UB music professor Thomas Clifton in June 1978 has continued to baffle Evans Center police. To this day, they lack either suspect or motive in the slaying. “We haven’t got enough evidence to solve the case now,” admitted Evans Detective Norm Boergers. “I’m not saying that it will never be solved because we are confident that it will be eventually.” Professor Clifton’s body was discovered on an isolated lake shore beach in the town of Evans, approximately thirty miles south of Buffalo. He had been stabbed 29 times, sustaining blows to his chest, back, neck and arms. Both of the professor’s lungs were punctured in the attack. but “nothing substantial pointing in any one direction.”* They have nothing more than circumstantial evidence on the case—defined by Boergers \not hard, tangible evidence placing any one particular person at a scene.” He indicated, “unless something else comes up, we won’t be able to do anything.” > Evans Center Police Chief William Joyce said the gray foreign car that witnesses saw leaving the murder site was found at Clifton’s home in the town of Boston. The nature of the dark stains within it could not be determined and the car was impounded. Clifton, 48, who taught music theory for two years at UB and previously at Yale University, is survived by his wife Elisabeth, and seventeen-year-old son. They have since moved to California. Boergers said that the police have had many leads Wig IOO The Toyota Grand Prix weekend is coming. October 5, 6, and 7. Which means the world’s fastest drivers will be competing in the world’s - fastest cars for the Formula I World Championship for Drivers. You’ll see previous champions like Mario Andretti, Niki Lauda and Emerson Fittipaldi. And, of course, this year’s champion, Jody Scheckter. But the Toyota Grand Prix itself leads to much more fun. There’s , practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday. Plus plenty of other races and events scheduled throughout the weekend to keep you busy. Toyotas. You'll see celebrities like • Dean Paul Marlin and Kent McCord. Gene Hackman and Jan'Michael Vincent. Sandy Hill from \Good Morning America\ and ex-astronaut Pete Conrad. Some of the pros they'll be racing against are Dan Gurney, Rick Mears, Parnelli Jones and James Hunt. Fast Go-Karts. They sit about 3 inches off the ground and hit speeds of 90 miles per hour. Insane. And finally, just before the Toyota Grand Prix on Sunday, we ll have four vintage and historic car races. Nearly 150 different classics will compete. So if you want to see how race cars have evolved over the decades, here s your chance. More races, too. Super Vees, Go-Karts, historic and vintage ears. A car with a modified Volkswagen engine may not sound very fast. But it is. Super Vees will hit speeds of 140 miles per hour in the straights here at the Glen. And the deciding race of the highly competitive Bosch Gold Cup series will be held here on Saturday. October S. A whole weekend of camping and fun. Pick your campsite anywhere on our 1,000 acres at the Glen. There's more. Like Playboy's May Playmate. Kodak Camera Day and Weekend Photo Contest. On Friday and Saturday nights there is a free film festival. Two classics: Casino Royale and Blazing Saddles. And many, many more attractions and activities. You can pick up your special discount weekend tickets at your * nearest Toyota dealer. So what are your waiting for? Pick up your tickets then pack your tent and sleeping bag. Join us for a weekend of fun you'll never forget. Can the celebrities beet the pros? Some of the country’s best known movie and TV stars will be here on Saturday, October 6, competing with each other and with pros in identical Then there's some really wild racing scheduled for the same afternoon. It’s National and World Champions in the Bridgestone Karting Invitational. That’s right. Go-Karts. For information, call (607) 535-4500 or 535-7145 Get special discour t weekend tickets at your Toyota dealer ZHS QKSWUUto SZKSEZ KSSZMKjWZ 35 OrrtnMd Street 836-9035 Buffalo ,e9 ct ar i ' r a I LUNCH 11 30 3 30 DINNER 5:00-9:00 WEEKEND BREAKFAST 9:30 am SUNDAY COFFEEHOUSE 9:30 pm CLOSED MONDAY Buffalo Philharmonic n 50% OFF Subscribe Now For All Symphony Series Call 885-5000 for further information
