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Dr. Steven Strawn is seeking volunteers for a 2 - month research study of an investigational medication for anxiety. For more information call: 846 - 2050 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. DURANGO. DANCE STUDIO Offering The Best In Country & Western Dance Instruction •Beginning C&W 2-Step, Polka & Waltz, all in one class: Feb. 6. 13, 20. & 27 8:30 pm •Beginning 2-Step - Nothing but 2-Step, basics to patterns Feb. 7. 14,21.28 8:30 pm •Intermediate 2-Step - More patterns, more fun Feb. 8. 15, 22. Mar 1 6:00 pm •Advanced 2-Step - Go a step further. Challenging? Yes. Impressive? Most dcfliiatelyl Feb. 9. 16, 23, Mar 2 6:00 pm •2-Step Workshop - New, unique, & Fun. This is a single class designed for individual dancers or couples who want tile basics only. Classes are every Thursday at 7:30 pm 2 STEP • POLKA WALTZ • BALLROOM EAST/WEST COAST SWING ■ l 5 /2 hr convenient classes/week •Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Lessons •4 week schedule •Group and Private lessons •Rates begin at $20 / person •Gift Certificates Available 3141 Briarcrest Drive East #511 • 776-8893 (Behind the Shell Station, Near the Brazos Center) AGGIE RING ORDERS 2. THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS CLAYTON W. WILLIAMS, JR. ALUMNI CENTER DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 1995 Undergraduate Student Requirements: You must be a degree seeking student and have a total of 95 credit hours reflected on the Texas A&M University Student Information Management System. (A passed course, which is repeated and passed, cannot count as additional credit hours.) 30 credit hours must have been completed in residence at Texas A&M University. However, if you did not successfully complete one semester at Texas A&M University prior to January 1, 1994, you must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours in residence. Should your degree be conferred with less than 60 Texas A&M University resident credits, this requirement will be waived after your degree is posted on the Student Information Management System. 3. You must have a 2.0 cumulative GPR at Texas A&M University. 4. You must be in good standing with the University, including no registration or transcript blocks for past due fees, loans, parking tickets, returned checks, etc. Graduate Student Requirements: If you are a May 1995 degree candidate and you do not have an Aggie ring from a prior degree year, you may place an order for a ‘95 ring after you meet the following requirements: 1. Your degree is conferred and posted on the Texas A&M University Student Information Management System; and 2. You are in good standing with the University, including no registration or transcript blocks for past due fees, loans, parking tickets, returned checks, etc. If you will complete all of your degree requirements prior to February 3, 1995, you may request a “Letter of Completion” from the Office of Graduate Studies. The original letter of completion may be presented to the Ring Office in lieu of your degree being posted. Procedure To Order A Ring: 1. If you meet all of the above requirements, you must visit the Ring Office to complete the application for eligibility verification. Although February 7, 1995 is the deadline to apply for this ring order, it is highly recommended that you complete this process by January 31. 1995. If your application is approved and you wish to receive your ring on April 18, 1995, you must return and pay in full by cash, check, money order, or your personal Visa or Mastercard (with your name imprinted) no later than February 10, 1995. 2. Men’s 10KY - $308.00 14KY - $420.00 Women’s 10KY - $174.00 14KY-$203.00 Add $8.00 for Class of ‘94 or before. The approximate date of the ring delivery is April 18, 1995. 5 It happens when your advertise in The Battalion Call 845-2696 Page 6 • The Battalion Wednesday • January 25, 1 What’s Up Wednesday Honors Student Council: Come join us for an informational meeting at 7 p.m. in 404 Rudder. For more information call Kim Va lent at 847-1146. Episcopal Student Center: Come join us for a Holy Eu charist with a Fellowship Dinner afterward at 6:15 p.m. at 902 George Bush Drive. For more in formation contact Reverend Mary Green at 693-4245. International Students Group: A free drop-in that meets on Wednesdays from 5- 6:30 p.m. in 104 Henderson. This week’s topic: Living in the American culture. This group is open to both international and American students who are in terested in understanding and interacting with international students. For more information call Gisela Lin or Juan Riker at 845-4427, ext. 145 or 134. IrLkshed Press: General com mittee and member meeting at 8 p.m. in the MSC Serpentine Lounge. For more information call Anissa at 847-6707. Europe Club: Elections and a general meeting will be held at 10 p.m. at Fitzwilly’s. For more infor mation call Dali at 696-2754. United Campus Ministries: Food and fellowship at a great price, begging at 6 p.m. at the A&M Presbyterian Church. First time is free. All are wel come. For more information call Becky Brady at 268-4579. ) AIESEC: An informational meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 510 Rudder. For more information call Donna at 847-6775. Texas A&M Sports Car Club, Inc.: Meeting #7 to be held at 7 p.m. in 203 Zachry. We have a busy semester ahead of us! Pro- Solo! Auto-X’s! Rallies! Drag Races! For more information call Casey Brown at 764-6989. Aggie Speleological Society: Come join us for an introductory cave meeting and discuss this weekends trips at 8:30 p.m. in 202 Francis. For more information call Pete Baron at 847-4397. Circle K International: Come help and encourage the area’s youth from 5-7 p.m. at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club in Bryan. For more information call Niki Zacharias at 847-4104. Asian American Association: A general meeting to be held from 8:30-10 p.m. in 401 Rudder. For more information call Hai Pham at 260-9006. Pre-Dental Society: A gen eral meeting/Kaplan will be held at 7 p.m. in 228 MSC. For more information call Tyson Harrell at 696-5701. Career Center: Resume Writ ing. This seminar will assist stu dents with the development or im provement of resume writing skills at 10 a.m. in 110 Koldus. For more information call 845-5139. Study Abroad Programs Of fice: A meeting will be held to pro vide information about various in ternships available to graduating Seniors at the American University in Cairo from 9:30-10 a.m. in 251 Bizzell Hall West. For more infor mation call 845-0544. Muslim Students Association: “Jihad in America, Myth or Reality?” by David (Da- wood) Zwink from 7-9 p.m. in 224 MSC. For more information call Dr. Zillur Rahim at 693-8145. Sports Management Soci ety: A general meeting will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. in 206 MSC. For more information call Heather Stroud at 764-7875. Aggie Habitat for Humani ty: First general meeting of the semester will be at 6:30 p.m. in 302 Rudder. For more informa tion call Jen at 696-2323. Texas A&M Zoological Soci ety: Introductory meeting to be held at 7 p.m. in 100 Butler Hall. For more information call Andrea Hext at 690-652. Alpha Phi Omega: An infor mational meeting for National Coed Service Fraternity will be held at 7 p.m. in 105 Harrington. For more information call Jessica Walters at 823-2418. Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-med ical honor society): Pledge orienta tion will be held at 7 p.m. in 504 Rudder. For more information call Laura at 696-6813. Life Savers Bible Study: Come and start the semester off right from 6-7:30 p.m. at the All Faiths Chapel! This semester our discussion will be centered on the Holy Ghost. See you there. For more information call Aval Allen at 847-2133. Reformed University Fellow ship: Large group Bible study, singing and fellowship will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. in 110 Koldus. For more information call Chris Yates at 776-1185. Lutheran Student Fellow ship: Evening Prayer and supper will be held at 6 p.m. at the Univer sity Lutheran Chapel and Student Center. For more information call Rev. Richard Manus at 846-6687. Aggie Rotaract: Are you in terested in helping the communi ty, having a great time with oth er Aggies, and being part of an international service organiza- STUDENTS NEEDED TO SERVE AS SUBJECTS FOR RESEARCH Conducted by the Dept, of Industrial Engineering Research involves typing while standing continuously for 4 hrs. Must be: healthy, physically fit, non-tobacco user, have own transportation and be available to participate every Monday through Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm, starting January 26th through March 9, 1995 Salary= $5. per hour, plus $100 bonus for completing the study Total sum for the 6 week study = $725. CALL 862-2649 FOR MORE INFORMATION • HOWDY! There is a General Class Meeting on Wednesday, January 25th in room 230 MSC at 8:30 p.m. • Applications are available for Class Council Historian at the cubicle in the SPO (Student Programs Office). • Informational meeting for Class Historian will be held immediately after the G.C.M. on Wednesday. Any questions call: Gerry Brown, President at 847-1749 tion associated with Rotary? If you are come to our information al meeting at 7 p.m. in 410 Rud der. For more information call Jeff Livingston at 847-6109. Environmental Issues Com mittee of SGA: A meeting for all members or interested individuals will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 404 Rudder. For more information call Brad at 731-8608 or Natacha at 845-3051. • Class of ‘97: A general class meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 504 Rudder. Find out what’s happening and how to get in volved in our class. This meeting will feature Reveille and Karl Bagget - Junior Red Pot. For more information call Keith El liot at 847-7757. Student Y: An informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in 229 MSC. For more information call Doug Flatt at 696-3615. On Campus Catholics: Come and see what our topic and discussion will be about at 9 p.m. in the Meditation Room in the All Faiths Chapel. Thursday Gold Key National Honor Society: A general meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in 507 Rudder. Free Pizza! For more informa tion call Rab Michael at 846- 0168 or 845-1775. Environmental Issues Com mittee and RHA Recycle Com mittee: Recycle information and petition will be in the MSC Hall way, Commons Lobby, Blocker and Wehner Buildings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Cassandra at 845-0689. French Club: The first general meeting of the spring semester will be held at 6:30 p.m. in 130 Academ ic Building. For more information call Nancy Lauletta at 776-1498 or Matt Rush at 696-8783. A&M Cycling Team: The first road bike meeting of the semester will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 110 Koldus. For more information call Tina Scheufele at 847-2621. Honors Student Council: An informational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in 402 Rudder. For more information call Kim Valent at 847-1146. American Society of Civil Engineers: A general meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in 110 Civil Engineering Building. For more information call Stacey Bruemmer at 845-2474. AIESEC: An informational meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 130 Wehner. For more information call Donna at 847-6775. Career Center: Student ployment Opportunities, dents and employers will dis the value of summer jobs, ships, and coops at 6 p.m. inf Rudder. Tips on gaining making the most of these tunities will be shared. Form; information call 845-5139 MAES: Everyone is our first meeting at 7 p.m. i Zachry. Don Birkelback fromi Chemical will be our guest sped and will be accepting resumes gineering paper will be avaii and there will be free pizza more information call 1® Calderoni at 847-8318 or Brionez at 847-8003. TAMU Flying Club: Ap will be on display at RudderF; tain. For more information Natacha at 847-4450. ASTRA - Aggie Students Space Exploration: An intro tory meeting for the spring sen ter will be held at 8:30 p.m in Rudder. For more information Roxanne Pirooz at 693-4644. Texas A&M Pretheologi Society: Speaker Jor Githumbi from Living Water ternational will speak ati p.m. in 407 Rudder. Campus Crusade forChr Weekly CRU meeting will be p.m. in 226 MSC. For morei mation call the Campus Crus Office at 690-8289. Alpha Phi Omega: Afei ship gathering for prospec pledges to meet active will Is 9:30 p.m. at Demin and Diame TAMU Amateur Radio fi A general meeting and officer; tions will be held at 7 p.m. in Rudder. For more informatio; Mike Dodge at 693-6258. Navigators: Come join is Christian fellowship at8:30pj: 146 Koldus. TAMU Vegetarian Sock A general meeting will be he!c| 6:30 p.m. in 440 Heep Center, more information call Sharon.'! ton at 696-4748. Circle K Internation Come and meet the new members in a relaxed atmi pere at 6:30 p.m. at Wing; More. For more information Bryan Garcia at 696-3291. What’s Up is a Battalia vice that lists non-profil dent and faculty events ani tivities. Items should bes mitted no later than threetk in advance of the desiredr date. Application deadlir and notices are not events i will not he run in What’s Up you have any questions, call the newsroom at 845-331 Floppy Toe's 5 o f -f W L S -t o IBM & MA.CZ SOFTWARE, HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES 1 ON? YEAR FREElAEMBERSHiP 1 OR $5°° OFF YOU NEXT PURCHASE OF $10°° OR MORE limit one coupon per visit. Expires 01-31-95 1705 Texas Ave., Culpepper Plaza 693-1706 LPHA phi om® Informational Meetings Tuesday, January 24th and Wednesday, January 25th 7:00 PM • RM 105 Harrington For more information call: Jessica 823-7418 or Pete 694-8395 FIRST PLEDGE MEETING SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 at 2:15 PM Room 601 Rudder