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I Beginning Conversational Language Courses - ^ CCaU 845-8770 for more information^ French i i Have you been planning to learn French or maybe Courses are being offered for students and non students through the MSC Browsing Library starting Oct. 12 and 13th. Registra tion can be done after noon and in the evenings in the basement of the MSC in the Craft Center. travel abroad? This beginning class is for those who are new to the language and need to I earn the language quickly. Don’t let a lack of language skills interfere with your travel plans. English as a Second Language (ESL) T-Th Oct 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12 8:00-9:30pm $45/student • S50/nonstudcnt A course designed for those whose native language is not English. An ESL and American culture class for nonnative speakers, international students and visitors. This course consists of reading, listening and pronunciation of the English language taught through role-play and vocal practice. Eight week class. Japanese Section A — M-W Oct 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30, Dec 2, 7 6:00-7:30pm A beginner's class to introduce the student to all the aspects of the Japanese language and culture through firsthand experience. An intense class learning situation for students interested in becoming comfortable with conversing in Japanese and existing within the culture. Section B—MAV Oct 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30, Dec 2, 7 8:00-9:30pm $60/student • S65/nonstudent Spanish I ^ff<i M-W Oct 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11 8:00-9:30pm $45/student • $50/nonstudcnt Chinese The most practical of all foreign languages for anyone living close to the border. Grammar, pronunciation and vocabulaiy will be stressed in this hands-on course. This course is for beginners who want an intense first encounter with the Spanish language. Learn how to speak and also hear the Chinese language (Mandarin) in this beginning level course. This class will cover basic grammar and simple charecter writing. A must for travel in Asia. Challenge yourslef. T-Th Oct 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Nov. 3, 5, lO , 12 6:00-7:30p $45/student • S50/nonstudent M-W Oct 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 4, 9, 11 6:00-7:30p $45/student • S50/nonstudent enlighten • entertain • inspire Gl/kss Up RaveHWartvnov ****• Music Director 'Chief Conductjji& ^ Youit Date ^glUag WITH THE St. Petersburg state 5ymphony Orchestra Direct from Russia • One night only C^earching for ways to impress her? Or him? Try an evening filled with the exquisite classical sounds of the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra. Led by Chief Conductor Ravel Martynov, the acclaimed orchestra will lead you on an unforgettable classical music journey, including a vocal treat featuring accomplished soprano soloist Margarita Alaverdian. MSC OPAS Rudder Auditorium • October 15 at 8 PM • Call 845-1234. Visit our website at opas.tamu.edu • Accepting Aggie Bucks TAMU student tickets start at $13.00! Page 2 • Friday, October 9, 1998 c ampus Fish BY R. DELI) I”: Batt= South Texas hosts ‘Law Tall BY MEREDITH MIGHT The Battalion “Law Talk from STCL,” a televi sion talk show broadcast from the South Texas College of Law affiliated with Texas A&M University, will pre miere tonight at 8 p.m. on television station KAMU. The show will feature a round table discussion, a call-in period and “man on the street” inter views. “Law Talk from STCL” will be hosted by Helen Jenkins, a pro fessor at South Texas. The topic for this month’s show is landlord and tenant issues. The round-table discussion will include Rick Powell, Texas A&M’s attorney for the Division of Student Affairs, Justice of the Peace Judge Tom Lawrence of Humble and Pro fessor Shelby Moore of South Texas College of Law. Guests were selected for their “It will deal with issues like sexual harassment and drug testing in the workplace. 9 — Helen Jenkins Professor, South Texas College of law Peter Murphy, a professor at South Texas, will appear on each month’s episode to explain recent rulings from the higher courts of Texas. Jenkins said producers of the show hope to gain the interest of the general public. “We try to includeissi feet people’s lives on ad basis,” she said. “Someli sumer bent, some vm timely or newsworthy.” Jenkins said the next efl be “Law in the ’90sWorl “it will deal with issue] ual harassment and drug 1 the workplace,” Jenkinss| Juvenile justice and! are also future topics forS Jenkins came upwithtl the show and said the; tween South Texas and I the perfect opportunitytej the idea to KAMU. “They decided they®] idea and decided to | lots,” she said. The show now has ana?] with the station to runt shows. It will air the secon] of each month. CAMPUS CALENDAR Friday, October 9 Leanne at 695-1743 for details. Saturday, Octobeil TAMU Roadrunners: There will be a 3-4 mile run held at 4:15 p.m. Meet in front of G. Rollie White. All skill levels are wel come. Contact Mike at 847- 6539 for details. MSC Nova: There will be open gam ing from 6 p.m.-l a.m. at the MSC. Check hotel desk for location. Con tact Chris at 845-1515 for details. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: The brothers of the Alpha Lambda Alpha Chapter will present a week full of lectures and discussions on refining the “Portrait of the Black Male.’’ Check the blue screens in the MSC or call Cliff at 847-1436 for more information. VASA: We will have Pho NITE from 7-8 p.m. in the MSC Dining Center (cafeteria). It will be free for members and $4 for non members. All you can eat! BYOB (bring your own bowl/chopsticks). Contact Carol Nguyen at 680- 8428 for details. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity^ brothers of the Alpha Larrtij Chapter will present a weeW tures and discussions on “Portrait of the Black Male.’(l blue screens in the MSCoril 847-1436 for more info™ MSC Nova: There will beoP] ing from 10 a.m.-l a.m.attl Check hotel desk for locaWj Chris Bodleyat8454515fc , | Hillel Jewish Student Association: Shabba services will be held at 8 p.m. at 800 George Bush. Call A&M Bahai Club: There will be a gen eral discussion about the Principles of the Bahai Faith and dinner at 7 p.m. Call Breeana at 847-0674 or 764- 3160 for more details and directions. Sunday, October MSC Nova: There will be ing from noon-6 p.m. at Check hotel desk for local tact Chris at 845-1515 for 105 YEARS AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSE Mandy Cater Graeber, Editor in chief Kasie Byers, Aggielife Editor Brad Graeber, Visual Arts Editor David Johnston, Opinion Editor Andrew Bailey, Radio Producer Jeff Schmidt, Sports Editor Aaron Meier, Managing Editor Matt Weber, Night News Edit® Brandon Bollom, Photo Editor Laura Stuart, Radio Producer Jeremy Brown, Web Editor Jeff Webb, Sports Editor News: The Battalion news department is managed by students at Texas A&M Univeisitf Division of Student Publications, a unit of the Department of Journalism. News officesaie' Reed McDonald Building. Newsroom phone: 845-3313; Fax: 845-2647; I batt@unix.tamu.edu; Website: http://battalion.tamu.edu Advertising: Publication of advertising does not imply sponsorship or endorsement Battalion. For campus, local, and national display advertising, call 845-2696. For classified tising, call 845-0569. 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