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■*> Monday, February 20,1989 The Battalion Page 5 :ott McCul WE LIED.i OWCOME imi ield studies add to class learning Lgriculture majors tour West Coast firms during spring break 'Sharon Maberry STAFF WRITER Agriculture students interested in the business pect of agriculture can take part in an agribusi- ss field studies trip to California this spring eak. Dr. Vernon Schneider, professor of agricultu- l economics, and Dr. Howard Hesby, associate ofessor of animal science, will lead about 50 bdents on a 10-day tour of various facets of ag- pusiness in California. . —, _ “We want to make it an educational experien- win mom ce,” Schneider said. “We’re going to certain com- pnies for a reason. Students in the College of .griculture have interests in a wide spectrum of ibs and job opportunities. We’re trying to rep- :sent the whole marketplace.” Students will fly from Austin to San Francisco March 9 and begin an extensive tour of various ribusinesses, including banks with agricultural rtfolios, biotechnology firms, wineries and the odd Trade Commission in Sacramento, hnisider said. They also will visit an advertising agency that jandles the Sunkist and Sun-Maid accounts. “They’re (the ad agency) the ones who devel oped the dancing raisins that you’ve seen on V,” he said. Other stops in the trip will be at large, inte- jated farms such as Harris Farms, an integrated ef production operation. “They do it all, from the feed lot to the feed ill to their own slaughtering and processing ilants,” Schneider said. “They also do their own mmodity trading and retail. That operation is ^ALDO RIVERA... totally integrated from the gene to the steak.” Tenneco West, a farm owned by Tenneco Oil, and Superior Farms, owned by Superior Oil, are also highly integrated, Schneider said. Tenneco West has more than 100,000 acres in production and Superior Farms specializes in high value crops such as nuts and fruits. Despite the full itinerary, students will have a few days to ski in Squaw Valley and a day in Dis neyland, Schneider said. The College of Agriculture offers a similar ag ribusiness trip each year. Last spring break, about 60 students traveled to Washington, D.C. and New York City where they got a taste of agri business on the East Coast. Senior animal science major Diann Ayers par ticipated in last year’s agribusiness trip and is going to California this year. “I liked last year’s trip because I had never been exposed to the corporate side of agriculture before,” Ayers said. “Before I went on the trip, all I had in mind (for a career) was production agriculture. I found out that there’s a lot more to choose from. “For instance, the sales opportunities are good. I learned that there’s more to it than sell ing door-to-door and it’s a respectable profes sion. I never realized what kind of agricultural opportunities there were up North. “Last year’s trip was a lot of work, but there was plenty of time to see the sights and do our share of playing.” Schneider said field studies trips are beneficial to students. “We think this (kind of trip) becomes part of the whole educational process,” he said. “We don’t suggest that these kinds of activities substi tute for the classroom. “But we look at them as educational experi ences that give increased meaning to classroom courses. They can be a real help to students in ca reer planning and in planning curriculums.” Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Dwayne Suter, agreed that field studies trips are a valuable part of students’ educations. “We look at the field studies trips as being im portant because they provide unique educational experiences,” Suter said. “They give students better insights with respect to what the business world is like and the kind of experiences they may encounter after graduating. “These experiences cannot be duplicated in the University curriculum and environment. “It’s difficult to explain the positive benefits that have resulted for all the different students who have participated. For some, it has been a major factor in providing them the needed in centive to make a more excited commitment to their studies. After speaking with professionals, they have a clearer understanding of what it is to be a professional with a degree.” Hesby, the other professor leading the Califor nia trip, said this is the 16th year the College of Agriculture has offered agribusiness trips to stu dents. “These trips get the kids motivated when they see new opportunities,” Hesby said. “It makes them aware of different jobs that are out there and what will be demanded of them if they get those positions. Although all the places for the California trip are filled, some students may cancel. Students in terested in being alternates can contact Schnei der at 845-2118. ibility is not used® be disastrous, shesii cattle, Robinsonurp 6-year-old girl aid first to the fifth grai notor and social sh! ■ teachers and admii* lexibility with reason, ihim can help fille icement of gifted (E ed children frequen are likely not to fa m said. 1 teachers and pater; lion from home,ak: o the classroom les children social if a rapid rate acadet ren about social sin me but they can't cel n said, me with age, butcaiijl ts* or teachers “I at he means—“1 igs.” essary for commiuiH We had one four-yea 1 to meet him at 31 I idea, but his fret: ain’t work.” What’s Up on hopes events economy ON (AP) — Officii! this year’s Houstct how and Rodeo d : $175 million eco st from last yea!: gure more than T ■r than the much-la emocratic Natioffi would have genei sive Houston evert n with the arrival ol of trail riders a oarade Saturday; ore than $1 million! ; for Texas agrioi! ms and provides f or top breeders, aws swarms of spek anxious to see fo; action and a hostet risk stars includioi le, Kenny Rogersatii it. leans has its Mari tntonio has its ” said Hal Hi ent. “Houston hastlnj /estock Show and is the largest sociij ble event in Houstoi Monday HISTORY CLUB: Dr. Pisani will speak about “American Environmental History” at 7:30 p.m. in 404 Rudder. POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIETY: will meet at 7 p.m. in 410 Rudder. SPEECH COMMUNICATION SOCIETY: will have a membership drive and field trip sign-up from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Blocker. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: will meet at 7 p.m. in 308 Rudder. TRIATHLON CLUB: will meet at 8:30 p.m. in 230 G. Rollie White. HISPANIC BUSINESS STUDENT ASSOCIATION: will meet at 7 p.m. in 125 Blocker. TAMU SNOW SKI CLUB: will meet at 7 p.m. in 504 Rudder. RECREATIONAL SPORTS: will have registration from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in 159 Read for a rock climbing clinic, spring break rafting/kayaking trip, handball dou bles, basketball 3 point show, billiard singles, canoe trip, mountain bike trip, horseshoe doubles and wrestling. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: will meet at noon. Call the C.D.P.E. at 845-0280 for more details. SPACE SOCIETY: will discuss the conference and elect officers at 7 p.m. in 141 Rudder. Tuesday DATA PROCESSING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION: Texas Instruments will offer information on careers in data processing at 7 p.m. in the University Inn Penthouse Suite. COSGA: will have a general committee meeting at 7 p.m. in 410 Rudder. THE PLACEMENT CENTER: will have a job search workshop at 5:15 p.m. in 410 Rudder. MINORITY ASSOCIATION OF PRE-HEALTH AGGIES: will meet at 7 p.m. in 607 Rudder. WICI: will meet at 7 p.m. in 215 Reed McDonald. FORT WORTH HOMETOWN CLUB: will meet at 7:30 p.m. in 704 Rudder. SADDLE AND SIRLOIN: will meet at 7 p.m. in 115 Kleberg. PRE MED/DENT SOCIETY: Dr. William Fife will talk about “Hyperbaric Medici ne" at 7 p.m. in 204 Harrington. ACM: will have a bowling party at 9 p.m. at Chimney Hill Bowling Lanes. AGGIE GOP/COLLEGE REPUBLICANS: will meet at 8:30 p.m. in 308 Rudder. ECONOMICS SOCIETY: will meet at 7 p.m. in 510 Rudder. ARLINGTON HOMETOWN CLUB: will meet at 7 p.m. in 205 MSC. RHA FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: will meet at 7 p.m. in 607 Rud der. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: will meet at 7 p.m. in 127 Blocker. MSC GREAT ISSUES: will meet at 7 p.m. in 404 Rudder. TAMU ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIETY: will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Flying To mato. INTERNATIONAL WEEK: committee for Buffet International will meet at 8:30 p.m. in 502 Rudder. LE CERDE FRANCAIS: will meet at 8:30 p.m. in 125 Academic. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: will meet at noon. Call the C.D.P.E. at 845-0280 for more details. RECREATIONAL SPORTS: will have registration from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in 159 Read for a rock climbing clinic, spring break rafting/kayaking trip, handball dou bles, basketball 3 point show, billiard singles, canoe trip, mountain bike trip, horseshoe doubles and wrestling. Items for What's Up should be submitted to The Battalion, 216 Reed McDonald, no later than three business days before the desired run date. We only publish the name and phone number of the contact if you ask us to do so. What’s Up is a Battalion service that lists non-profit events and activities. Submissions are run on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have questions, call the newsroom at 845-3315. » are spread through ; and range from ei-j :> colleges and uniter ontributions toward id other agricuW is well as junior lift' and scholarships and dstantships. ear-old show is “tit nor of agricultural in the world,” said r, the show’s assistant lager. ', $8,000 scholarships d each year to I and 50 Texas M ho want to major or life sciences at ;e or university. 24 scholarships al# 1 rded this year to 2t ;a students, with n f is to their acadeik 4.77/10 MHz XT XT 640K Bytes RAM Monochrome/Color Adapter SYSTEM Monochrome Monitor I AT Style Keyboard 360K Floppy Disk Drive Parallel Printer Port MS-DOS & GW Basic Software Package $699 15 MHz Version $729 ICS Innovative Computer Systems 404 University Center, Suite GG 693-7115 Former KKK wizard wins narrow victory; scoffs at GOP threats NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Newly elected Louisiana Rep. David Duke, a former Ku Klux Klan grand wiz ard, on Sunday said blacks and Jews had “nothing to fear” from him and scoffed at the notion he would be banned from the GOP or not be seated by the Legislature. “I repudiate any racial or religious intolerance,” Duke said at a news conference. “Any group — racial or religious — has nothing to fear from David Duke.” Duke, 38, eked out a 227-vote vic tory over homebuilder John Treen, 63, to represent a nearly all-white House district in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. Duke received 8,459 votes, or 50.7 percent, to Treen’s 8,232 or 49.3 percent in the Saturday special election. He compared the campaign to the story of Chicken Little, a chick who feared the sky was falling after he was hit in the head with an acorn. “I have been elected. I’m going to represent this district,” Duke said. “And ladies and gentlemen, the sky hasn’t fallen.” But while he said he extended a hand in friendship to the Jewish community and invited those who opposed him to come talk, Duke did not mince words on where he stands on civil rights and affirmative action issues. “I’m for getting the government out of our personal lives. I’m not for any law for segregation or integra tion,” he said. “The right not to asso ciate is just as precious as the right to associate.” Duke’s victory on Saturday was immediately denounced by national Republican Chairman Lee Atwater, who vowed to have Duke censured and barred from using the GOP name. “David Duke is not a Republican,” the statement from spokeswoman Leslie Goodman said. “He’s a pre tender, a charlatan and a political opportunist who is looking for any organization he can find to try to le gitimize his views of racial and reli gious bigotry and intolerance. “We repudiate him in his views and we are taking immediate steps to see that he is disenfranchised from our party.” “Is he going to censure me for my past? How many Republicans, how many Democrats have done contro versial things in the past?” Duke asked. “The actions of Mr. Atwater are really un-American. I’m just as much a Republican as Mr. Atwater.” Duke registered as a Republican two days before qualifying for the House race. After Duke’s stunning success in the Jan. 21 primary elec tion, the national party sent three advisers to help his mild-mannered opponent and even convinced Presi dent Bush and former President Reagan to endorse Treen. There also is rampant speculation that the Legislature might refuse to seat Duke by challenging his qualifi cations, namely his residency in the district. Several lawmakers confirmed that a challenge is expected although no one will own up to such plans. The Legislature convenes for a special tax session on Wednesday^ “It all depends on what the major ity of the House wants to do,” said House Speaker Jim Dimes, a Demo crat from Monroe. “Unless someone makes a motion to disqualify him, then he will be sworn in. I know the people in his district elected him by a small margin, but he still was elected and has to be treated as a member.” Duke called such a move point less. V “The political process must re main inviolate,” he said. “The men and women of good will in the Legis lature will not tolerate any challenge of this nature.” Asked if he had been a resident of his district the requisite one year be fore the election, he said: “Absolu tely I am. It’s a frivolous question.” Metairie attorney Dave Sherman, who said he represented several un successful candidates from the pri mary, claimed to have irrefutable ev idence that Duke failed to move into the district until September 1988. 6 ^ ^J^wUere’s Your Chance </c/ FARMER’S MARKET HAPPY HOUR Buy 1 Submarine Get 1 FREE Mon., Feb. 13-Fri., Feb. 17 5-8 p.m. Dine in only Equal or less value. Not available with any other discount- or coupons. Northgate 846-6428 12tli Man Walk-Ons Informational meeting on Monday, February 27, 1989 at 5:15 p.m. in the locker room at Kyle Field. For all interested in trying out for football this spring. This meeting is mandatory. A&M Steakhousel Delivers 846-5273 Spring Break UNIVERSITY B EAC^H^CUJ B Acapulco 846-6934 • 693-2239 1-800-BEACH-BUM the Placement Center and the College of Liberal Arts presents Job Search Strategies -resumes -interviews Tues., Feb. 21 5:15 p.m. 410 Rudder Get The Most From Your Contact Lenses, Soft contact lenses. •' If in the past you couldn’t wear them, Ask again! Today’s advanced tech nology makes contact lenses available for just about everyone’s special ized needs: • Astigmatism • Near-Sightedness • Far-Sightedness See your Eye Doctor, and ask again for soft contact lenses from Bausch & Lomb. You’ll not only look better, you’ll see better, too! Charles C. Schroppel, O.D., P.C. Doctor of Optometry 696-3754 707 S. 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