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Part of Involvement Student Handbook excerpt, 1972

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BLACK STUDENT UNION
What we are about, and where we are coming from, and where
we are going as a structured, organization, controlled and admin­
istered by black people ... devoting itself to the cultural, edu­
cational, and economical needs of the black community and
addressing itself completely to Black Liberation. We, of the
Black Student Union, are about dealing with education. We are
about educating ourselves, as a people in order to form a firm
basis for a better organized and more progressive community.
We are about educating ourselves in our own history to main
and develop our minds in the course of self-awareness and self
confidence. We are about educating to build a strong economic
force in not only our country, but also in the Third World. We
are already a cohesive force in the economy of our country. It is
also well known that we have no control within this force.
Therefore, we are about educating ourselves on Industrial
Affairs and in Political Education, so we may deal with this
problem in a strong and determined fashion.
We are about doing our own research, because of incorrect and
insufficient data, which for the most part is unrelated and not
available to the black people. We are about intensive evaluation
in order to establish our main priorities. We are about impli­
mentation based on our sound research and extensive evaluation
in order to assure ourselves of efficient and complete productive
programming.
We have to work hard to evolve new patterns, new social cus­
tom, new attitudes to life, so that while we seek the material
cultural, and economic advancement of our people, while we
raise their standard of life we shall not sacrifice their funda­
mental happiness. We must not become complacent over any
success. We should check our complacency and constantly criti­
cize our short-comings. We feel the people, that any brother or
sister may believe in any type of structural gov't. This organ­
ization will not stand firm on any one ground, but all grounds
of political struggles.

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FRENCH CLUB
The French Club of SUNY / AB was just initiated this year 1972,
and because of this is very versatile and welcomes fresh new
ideas.
Despite their youth as a club, they were able to pursue a variety
of projects which all succeeded. These included such things as:
The Spring Film Festival; coffee hours, one with Claud Kipnis
(mime artist); French Cuisine Dinner; a literary magazine and
newsletters. Some projects that they have in mind for next year
seem to be just as interesting and exciting; an exchange with
MiGill U. in Montreal, a theater group and much more.
They do have one problem though. Many students believe that
they must be able to speak French or be enrolled in a French
class to join. Although at times we do try to converse in French
it certainly is not mandatory. If you are interested in France's
culture and that of our near-by French Canadian neighbors we
more than welcome you !
HISTORICAL CONFLICT SIMULATIONS CLUB
Commanding cardboard armies on specialized maps according
to comprehensive rules is a unique way to explore and "experi­
ence" history, and a stimulating intellectual hobby. The club
offers this chance with weekly meetings, tournaments, specialist
magazines and discounts on games. Open to all students and
area residents, there are ample opportunities for novices (in­
structions in play available) and experts (many members have
special interests) to meet friendly enemies, whether on the
sands of North Africa or coming in from 12 o'clock. Contact Jim
Venn (882-3825) or come to a meeting, every Sunday in Norton
Hall.
NURSING STUDENTS' ORGANIZATION
All undergraduate students in the SUNY / AB School of Nursing
are members of the Nursing Students' Organization, (NSO).
Elected representatives from the organization form the Student
Council which serves as spokesman for students and as the
main channel of communication between students and admin­
istration.
This coming year, we are planning a job opportunities seminar
and a program where senior students are available to help
juniors, and juniors to help sophomores with scholastic prob­
lems such as nursing care plans.
We are making a grand attempt to make Student Council respon­
sive to NSO members! Questions, criticism, and suggestions
are welcome. Officers for '72-'73, Dorie Ackerman, Debbie Zip­
kin, Chris Ermer, Jan Nacobs, and Lois Sieczkarek can be con­
tacted through the student council basket in H. S. 139.
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