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Kinko's requires written permission from the copyright holder in order to reproduce copy- righted work. 846-8721 509 UNIVERSITY DR. W. kin kcrs Express IfourselF AAD158 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK WWW.KINKOS.COM Expires 12/31/99 Computer TOEFL Preparation! Kaplan, the world leader In test prep, now offers TOEFL computer test practice. ■ Full-length exam & performance feedback ■ Computer test-taking skills and strategies ■ Exam tutorial Class starts November 8 in Aggieland! 1-800-527-8378 www.studyusa.kaplan.com ■ AOL keyword: kaplan ‘TOEFL is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service. Kaplan is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Salary Evaluation Seminar At this seminar a basic benefits package will be presented. Participants will be given guidelines for analyzing the total package in an effort to make the best decision about a job offer. Presenter: Steve Black of Mervyns Wed. Nov, 3- 5:30 pm- 410 Rudder Career Center 209 Koldus 845-5139 httpifaggieneUaimetMcc 1 Lone Continued from Page 1 KIMBER HUFF/Thk Battalion Dr. John Cooper speaks about his paper on Hippocrates’ ancient trea tise on medicine. the University of Texas. He lec tured Monday at the University of Houston and Rice University. Dr. Robin Smith, philosophy department head, said the philos ophy departments of the four uni versities coordinate their efforts to attract prominent speakers. Smith Continued from Page 1 operative endeavor between the citizens and the University,” he said. “We carry a message to the people of the state. We enhance the access of higher education to the people. “Whereas some universities have an ‘ivory tower’ attitude, we get involved with the local people to solve real-world problems.” Smith, a Mississippi native, graduated magna cum laude from William Carey College in 1960 and earned his doctorate from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1964. Smith attributes his long tenure at A&M to the positive ex periences he has had. “Working with wonderful peo ple makes it difficult to consider moving,” he said. “A medical school with a football team is a unique experience. Most medical schools don’t have one that they are associated as closely with. It is great that we are able to take part in that tradition.” Islam Continued from Page 1 does with these, and how it miti gates them.” Hafiz Memon, a MSA member and a senior journalism major, who helped in coordinating the program said the seminar is main ly concerned with how society deals with the hatred and vio lence that surrounds everyone in today’s world. Memon said students should attend to hear how Islam provides a peaceful solution for problems. The MSA is facilitating semi nars and discussions this week to perpetuate student interest and awareness of Islam. Wednesday Campus Calendar be a board meeting at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at Easterwood Airport. ie Battalion Lucinda Pullen of the Texas BeefC; cil will be held in Klebeigl23at7i Society of Women Engineers: There will be a general meeting with free food at 6:45 p.m. in ENPH 202. Contact Suzy Adams at 847-0802. International Student Association: ISA Mini-Olympics will be at various campus sports facilities. Check out the Mini-Olympics Website for times and locations: acs.tamu.edu/~t0y0469. For more information, contact Takuya at 847-5188. Texas A&M Flying Club: There will Committee for Awareness on Mex ican American Culture: There will be a general meeting and dance lessons in MSC 230 at 7 p.m. Agnostic and Atheist Student Group: A discussion on religion will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. in 701 Rudder. For more informa tion, contact Jason at 731-1126. Texas Aggie Cattlewomen: A gen eral meeting with guest lecture by Aggie Habitat for Huma? There will be a general meetir; \ 8:30 p.m. in Rudder 405. Thursday International Student As$« tion: ISA Mini-Olympicswillbe/?' at various campus sportsfafe | Check out the Mini-Olpp.cs page for times and location; I events: acs.tamu.edu/~tOA f Or for more information, cor. i Takuya at 847-5188. Curriculum Continued from Page 1 they are important for any student graduating from Texas A&M.” Students who have not complet ed foreign-language and computer- science courses in high school and who are unable to test out of the courses may take a computer-usage course for college credit and com plete one year of college course- work in a single foreign language. Additionally, students may use American Sign Language (ASL) to satisfy the foreign-language re quirement unless specified by the student's college or department. Students may transfer ASL credits or test at other institutions, since A&M does not offer ASL courses. MSC Film Society: There will I lecture on tone in David Lyndis j ; "Blue Velvet,” followed by a stj ing of the movie in MSC Fci Gallery at 8 p.m. Contactj' Puckett at 680-9452 for deta! Texas A&M Flying Club: V. | holding a general meeting! p.m. at the clubhouse aUl erwood Airport. SIDE BURN CLUB BY BEAU & Fish Bon , This * s Great that ue'RE Goi/vg to Start f\T AJIbHT... DoaTT You FEEL Grbat, Tisdale ? Hr BY R. DEM L/HY hib/u’T You 5AV Somethiam, ?> ooh uee f Biuygos, bj£ GOfJMA be EAVAJ' Good FoR the iTO ST R< « NON MIA CULP A httpi //m«uib«r• . xooa. com/nooi»i«culpa B - HIP WE- NEED TO FIND YOU SOME v CLOTHES. / BE CONTINUE IT FEELS GOOD www.respire.net Sallie Turner, Editor in Chief Saliie Turner, Editor in Chief Marium Mohiuddin, Managing Editor Carrie Bennett, City Editor Emily R. Snooks, Campus Editor Scott Harris, Aggielife Editor Stephen Wells, Aggielife Editor Veronica Serrano, Night News EdiW Doug Shilling, Sports Editor Al Lazarus, Sports Editor Kyle Whitacre, Radio Producer Robert Hynecek, Graphics Editor Guy Rogers, Photo Editor Caleb McDaniel, Opinion Editor Jeremy Brown, Web Master News: The Battalion news department is managed by students at Texas A&M Universi; the Division of Student Publications, a unit of the Department of Journalism. Newso' are in 013 Reed McDonald Building. Newsroom phone: 845-3313; Fax: 845-2647;E r battletters@hotmail.com; Website: http://battalion.tamu.edu | Advertising; Publication of advertising does not imply sponsorship or endorsement W, Battalion. For campus, local, and national display advertising, call 845-2696. For class* advertising, call 845-0569. Advertising offices are in 015 Reed McDonald, and office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fax: 845-2678. 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