You can make a difference-Join Amnesty International. Amnesty International is an independent, impartial movement, which plays a specific role in the worldwide protection of human rights. It is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Amnesty began in 1961 when a British lawyer read about two Portuguese students who were sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for raising their glasses in a toast to freedom. The lawyer then organized a letter writing campaign to convince the government of this injustice. And so it began. Amnesty focuses on prisoners who are being treated unfairly either by torture or denial of fair trials. College groups take part in letter writing campaigns, help make the public aware of amnesty, and hold special events to impress the importance of these so-often denied rights. I am interested in starting an Amnesty International group at Penn State Hazleton, but I need support. I transferred here from the McKeesport Campus where I was involved PRES SAYS in an amnesty group. Its very satisfying and rewarding to know that you can make a difference. If you are interested, please call Tara at 450-3292. There will be signs posted as to when and where the first meeting will be held. Hope to hear from you soon. - Tara Graham b T J jy ennifer Ryan R.H.C. President The Residence Hall Council’s first event was a booksale run for and by the students. This sale was intended to let students sell their books at prices set by themselves along with allowing students to buy books at far less prices than the Bookstore. The sale was profitable and many of the students were satisfied with books sold and books bought. Perhaps the R.H.C. booksale typifies the purpose of the Residence Hall Council. We are here to make life a little bit easier and a little more pleasant for the Penn state Hazleton students. We are affiliated with the Residence Halls and have regularly scheduled meetings with the Director of Food and Housing Services in order to openly air grievances by Residence Hall students, and relay messages to them from Admi nist ration. R.H.C. holds many events throughout th< year. Last semester’: events included the Dating Game, Hall Decorating Contest, Halloween Movie Nigh Tree Decorating Festival. Upcoming events include; Win, Lose, or Draw, Bingo Weekend, The Roommat< Game, Valentine's Da; Dance, and the Super Sloppy Double Dare. The Officers and members of R.H.C. cordially invite all resident and non- resident students to come to our meetings held weekly in the R.H.C. room located South Hall basement. Please help us out, we can help you. Attn: Club Presients The deadline for the next Pres Says is Jan. 29th. We at the Collegia: would like at hear from all the clubs. This is the best way to get information about your club out t( the students at Hazleton Campus. Attn: Students Most clubs meet in the Lower Commons. Mon. OTIS 12:00 Collegian 12:00 Tues. SUB 12:15 Wed. WHCB 12:00 Thurs.SGA 12:30 Fri. Drama 12:00 Some times may change, but there are officers in their offices all week. Come explore the Lowe Commons and join a club.
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