ff ige 6 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1981 .ocal 'iii >CONA 1981 Robert Krueger Edgar Owens Robert Krueger, former ambassa- ir at large to Mexico, Wednesday Ml be the first of six guest speakers address SCONA 1981. A former U.S. representative pm Texas’ 21st District, Krueger tracted national attention during s freshman term in the 94th Con- ess for his efforts to deregulate omestically-produced energy sup- lies. And later, while serving as a U.S. bassador during the Carter dministration, he played a key role negotiating an agreement for the rchase of Mexican natural gas. Krueger last spoke at Texas A&M niversity in October 1979 following mpletion of the trade deal with exico and at that time said the U.S. ighbor has the potential to be one the world’s most powerful energy oducers. During the speech sponsored by SC Political Forum, he said he |iewed the deal as an important ad- ncement in U.S.-Mexican rela- 1 ons because it followed a period of lisunderstandings between the two ountries and rejection of a similar eal by then-Energy Secretary imes Schlesinger. Krueger is a known fiscal conser- ,itive and avid supporter of civil ghts. A native of New Braunfels, he received a bachelor’s degree at Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree at Duke University in 1958. He later received a docto rate in Renaissance English Litera ture from Oxford University in Eng land. The former ambassador taught at Duke University from 1961 until 1973, serving as associate professor and later as vice provost and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He will speak on “The Changing World Order” at 2:45 Wednesday in Rudder Theater. Edgar Owens, development offic er of Appropriate Technology Inter national, a newly created organiza tion by an act of Congress to promote appropriate technology in develop ing countries, will speak at SCONA on Thursday. He has worked with Congression al committees concerned with fore ign aid on revisions to foreign law known as “Congressional Mandate,” or “New Directions.” Owens worked with the Agency for International Development (AID), from 1960 to 1977 and had overseas assignments in Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Vietnam and Thailand. He also held various AID positions in Washington. While he was with AID, Owens said he regarded himself as a general development strategist. He concen trated on getting villagers and slumdwellers in these Southeast Asian countries involved in their own improvement. David Givens, SCONA vice- chairman for speaker arrangements, said Owens was recommended by a faculty member on the basis of his work with A.T. International. Owens co-authored “Develop ment Reconsidered” with Robert Shaw in 1972 and wrote “Farmer Cooperatives in Developing Coun tries" in 1971. He worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the Military and International Divi sions for 10 years and was a NATO secretariat to France from 1953 to 1957. During the conference, Owens said he plans “to listen as well as talk” and is “expecting a lot of fun.” Givens said he hopes Owens will participate in the round-table discus sions. Owens will speak on technology in the context of development of third world countries at 10 a.m. Thursday in his speech “Technology Transfer, Culture and Values.” Iota Epsilon ATTENTION: GRADUATE AND UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE A BUSI NESS ADM. MAJOR OR A MINOR IN MGMT., AND HAVE AT LEAST A 3.0 OVERALL GPR YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN. PICK UP AN APPLICATION IN THE S.I.E. BOX IN THE MGMT. OFFICE 3RD FLOOR FRANCIS. Petal Patch February is the month of love! Spring Flowers Hallmark Cards Plants FTD Hearts and Flowers Arrangement Daisies 707 Shopping Village W Texas Ave. i 696-6713 ’ Affair attracts speakers, 180 students worldwide Six internationally and nationally renowned lead ers from academia, business and politics are arriving at Texas A&M University this week as participants in the 1981 MSC Student Conference on National Affairs beginning Wednesday. Bringing varied backgrounds and philosphies to the conference, the guest speakers will highlight the three-day affair addressing different aspects of an “International Society of Transition” — this year’s topic. Selection of potential speakers competent in the areas to be discussed required extensive research which included reading their publications and biog raphies, David Givens, SCONA planning chairman in charge of speaker arrangements, said. Speakers were also recommended by faculty members. Now in its 26th year at Texas A&M, SCONA is an annual event sponsored by the University which attracts students and professionals worldwide to dis cuss present-day issues and possible solutions — an “exchange of ideas,” SCONA Chairman Tom Beec- roft said. Twenty-one Texas A&M delegates and 159 dele gates from Canada, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and 43 U.S. universities will also participate in round-table discussions, Wednes day through Saturday. Twenty leaders with business, academic or politic al expertise on the issues will serve as co-chairmen for the discussions. The purpose is not to resolve problems rather for the future business and political leaders to “gain broader insights,” Beecroft said. Dr. I of the learch i speak o ress. T u The six guest speakers for the conference will be: — Robert Krueger, former ambassador at large and U.S. coordinator for Mexican Affairs, speaking on “The Changing World Order,” Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. — Edgar Owens, development officer at Approp riate Technology International, Washington, D.C., at 10 a.m. Thursday. — Dr. John P. Holdren, professor of energy and resources at the University of California at Berkeley, Thursday at 2 p.m. — Dr. Peter T. Bauer, chairman of the Depart ment of Economics at the London School of Econo mics and Political Science and Dr. Douglas Rennet Jr., former administrator at the Agency for Interna tional Development in Washington, D.C., debating Friday at 10 a.m. — Dr. Fred R. Glahe, professor of Economics at the University of Colorado at Boulder giving the closing presentation Saturday at 11a.m. in room 224 MSC. All other speeches will be given in Rudder Theater. itease parts of ping th the woi his hon The public is invited to attend and participate inall lectures and to observe round-table sessions. Round-table rooms are on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center. Fi A pi Univers iince I edited : licludii and Pol lished i Hei Econon master’; |econom He eari aeronan Purdue The