THE SEARCH FOR THE GREEN

by Laurie Murphy

Hello again. I hope everyone is settle into academic life enough to let their minds wander into fi- nancial aid with ideas of scholar- ships and bursaries clearly form- ing. It is my job to inform you that these awards do exist and that you simply have to apply for them. I will certainly do my best in keeping updated and adequate files for you, which are located in the Department of Student Ser- vices, but is your job to see which ones you are qualified for and to take it from there. A quiet half an hour of your time could quite well

CFS

Federation canadienne des étudiant(e)s

mean money in your pocket so do take advantage of this service.

Advisement in student loan .

and bursary precedures is also available during my office hours if you might take the time to fill out what you can on application first. Once this is done I can simply congratulate you on figuring out the maze, or I can get to the bot- tom of any confusion very quickly and get it over with.

An important thing is to un- derstand is the wonderful world of applications involved. Do come in and educate yourself on this aspect of awards. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student. Already some awards have closed application because of deadline dates previ- ous to September Ist. My next is- sue will hopefully contain various awards with upcoming deadlines, but I emphasize that you should go through the booklet and files yourself.

That is that, and so I remind you that the search for the green begins with you! a

Canadian

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CFS Your National Voice

Because students are a group with unique concerns, it is im- perative that they are articu- lated well at all levels of govern- ment. That is the function of the Canadian Federation of Stu- dents (CFS), Canada’s national student organization.

The Canadian Federation of Students is Canada’s only national student organization. The CFS repre- sents more than 400,000 students from across Canada. Each year, CFS members such as UPEI meet to share information, and to de-

velop policy and strategy for the

federation.

The CFS meets regularly with the Secretary of State, Employ- ment and Immigration, and the Minister of State (Youth) as well as MP’s and opposition critics. The CFS also participates in gov- ernment hearings, budget consul- tations, and national forums of your students aid, tuition costs, summer jobs opportunities and numerous other facets involving the quality of student life.

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Services

In addition to its political work, the CFS, through its ser- vices co-op has developed a number of programs for stu- dents. These programs, operated through CFS-Services, include:

STUDENTSAVER, the Na- tional Discount Program offers thousands of discount across Canada. There are presently 50 discounts available in Charlotte- town and the list is growing. All UPEI students will receive their card and listing guide at registra- tion (see your Studentsaver guide and/or listings in The Gem).

SWAP, the Student Work Abroad Program offers work- ing holidays in Britain, Ire- land, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

CANADIAN PROGRAM- MING SERVICE, is the only speakers agency in Canada which specializes in working with stu- dent associations. Through this program UPEI can book speakers to talk on a host of topics ranging from humorous to controversial.

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THE CFS HEALTH INSUR- ANCE PLAN, is the national health insurance program de- signed to offer comprehensive, low-cost, easy-to-use insurance coverage to students. You will re- ceive your pamphlet at registra- tion.

ISIC CARD, the Interna- tional Student Identity Card. is recognised around the world and gives the holder access to dis- counts in more than 40 countries. The ISIC card is free to all UPEI students. If you are planning a trip abroad, simply drop down to the Student Union office with a passport-size picture.

CFS NET, is Canada’s aa puter Network for student orga- nizations. This network will al- low the UPEI Student Union to keep abreast of national issues and communicate with other Stu- dent Unions.

TRAVEL CUTS, the travel company of the CFS, specializes in travel at the lowest possible prices. Travel deals available at UPEI students will be posted in the annual tabloid of Travel Cuts, the Canadian Student Traveller.

As a member of the Canadian Federation of Students, you are a part of one of the most dynamic and comprehensive student orga- nizations in the world.

If you would like to get in- volved with the Canadian Federa- tion of Students drop by the Stu- dent Union offices located in the

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No Anti-apartheid Group at Memorial

ST. JOHN’S (CUP) - Ob- jecting to its “very political aspect”, Memorial University’s student council has refused to recognize a campus-based anti- apartheid group.

Opposition came from coun- cillors concerned with external political influences controlling a student group, said Robin Rus- sell, the council’s vice president of communications.

But members of the Anti-Apartheid Working Group (AAWG), say they’re in- dependent of outside interference.

ait completely con- tradicts what we’re trying to do,” says Charles Small. “We’re in- terested in divestment. We want Memorial to relinquish its hold- ings in companies which are in

South Africa.”

Three ratification votes at two council meetings were over-

whelmingly defeated this sum- mer.

Small still doesn’t quite un- derstand the council’s refusal: “Anti-apartheid groups have ex- isted on campuses in Europe and all over the world for years. It’s in keeping with the university tradi- tion.”

Although Memorial’s investments in com- panies which are linked to South Africa is unavailable, AAWG has a list of corporations which do- nate money to Newfoundland’s

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only university. These include the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Bank of Montreal. Both banks have pledged to refuse further loans to the government of South Africa.

Small also wants AAWG to educate students on South African issues and fight racism within Memorial University.