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BY APRIL YOUNG
The Battalion
Texas A&M students will
have a chance to view organi
zations who comprise “the oth
er education” Sunday at MSC
Open House.
The event, held the first
weekend of each semester, will
be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the MSC.
Greek organizations, reli
gious groups and athletic clubs
are among the 225 groups with
registered tables at the event.
Some organizations will
have applications available, and
many will invite potential mem-
“Every year
students enjoy
finding a place to
belong, and (an
organization) that
relates to their
interests."
— Stephen P. Biles
MSC Associate Director
pects 10,000 to 15,000 students
to attend, and organizers have
prepared to entertain this
amount.
The Singing Cadets, the Si)-
CAMPUS CALENDAR
FRIDAY
209 Koldus.
696-0789 for more information.
Study Abroad Programs: There will be an
informational meeting from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. in 154 Bizzell Hall West about study
ing abroad in the summer of 1999 on the
tropical island of Dominica and earning
TAMU.credit. There are only a few spaces
left. Call 845-0544 for more details.
Overseas Development Network: There
will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in
Rudder 704. Please call Jun Zhou at 696-
5233 or by e-mail atjun@tamu.edu.
Alpha Phi Omega: There will be an infor
mational meeting for Alpha Phi Omega, a
coeducational service fraternity, at 7:30
p.m. in HBOC 108.
on the tropical island of Dominica and
earning TAMU credit. There are only a few
spaces left. Call 845-0544 for more de
tails.
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ers will entertain
House.
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TUESDAY
MONDAY
Study Abroad Programs: There will be an
informational meeting about studying
abroad in the summer of 1999 on the
tropical island of Dominica and earning
TAMU credit from 10 to 11 a.m. in 154
Bizzell Hall West. There are only a few
spaces left. Call 845-0544 for more de
tails.
Study Abroad Programs: There will be
an informational meeting from 10 a.m. to
11 a.m. in 154 Bizzell Hall West about
studying abroad in the summer of 1999
on the tropical island of Dominica and
earning TAMU credit. There are only a few
spaces left. Call 845-0544 for more de
tails.
Texas Student Education Association:
There will be a meeting at 8:30 p.m. in
Rudder 510. Call Lisa at 847-0919 or
Adrienne at 680-0137 for more informa
tion.
Hispanic Business Student Association:
The first general meeting will be at 7:30
p.m. in 129 Wehner. Call Chris at 694-
6726 for more information.
from 6 to 7 p.m. in G. RollieWti
Contact Stephen Malek at 26fk ; :|
more details.
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Psychology Club: There will be a meet
ing at 7:30 p.m. in Psychology 108. Bring
money for dues and a t-shirt. Call Can-
dice at 694-8865 for more information.
Silver Wings: There will be an informa
tional meeting at 7 p.m. in 302 Rudder.
Call Jordan at 779-7113.
Cooperative Education: There will be
a welcome back party at 6 p.m. in
Texas A&M Mens Rugby: There will be
practice from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Rugby
Field by the polo fields behind the Zachry
parking lot. All male students welcome.
No experience necessary. Call Lucas at
WEDNESDAY
Study Abroad Programs: There will be
an informational meeting from 10 a.m. to
11 a.m. in 154 Bizzell Hall West about
studying abroad in the summer of 1999
Texas A&M Mens RugbyXhere will be
practice from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Rugby
Field by the polo fields behind the Zachry
parking lot. All male students welcome.
No experience necessary. Call Lucas at
696-0789 for more information.
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Silver Wings There will be an inL piofessional
tional meeting at 5:30 p.m. inX®f )er tantrum
der. Call Jordan at 779-7113.
Texas Aggie Motorcycle Club: Ar
will be at 9 p.m. at Sweet Eugeneif
to talk, ride and have a good time ;t
Mark at 691-8204 for more info
T
Alpha Phi Omega: There will be an infor
mational meeting for Alpha Phi Omega, a
coeducational service fraternity, at 6:30
Texas A&M Mens Rugby: There»
practice from 7 to 9 a.m. at the if:
Field by the polo fields behind^
parking lot. All male studentsv
No experience necessary.
696-0789 for more informatitm
Pine Cove Christian Camps
Interviews for Summer Staff
Jan. 25 - 28 MSC Hallway
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.pinecove.com
Contact Jaime at 847-2515
for more information
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