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Minorities request unallocated UPC funds The Nebraska Union Program Council (UPC) has $8,000 and a quandary. Two weeks ago the Mexican-American Student Association came to UPC and asked for $10,000 for its activities this year. Tuesday the American Indian Student Association asked UPC for $14,000 to carry out its programs. UPC only has $8,000 of unallocated funds as it is. The Union Board met Thursday to try and find a solution to the problem. Al Bennet, director of the Student Union, said that UPC is not a free-allocating agency. Some small campus orgapizations, he said, have found that they (UPC) do h?,ve money, and they're asking to be put under UPC programming. Up until now ASUN generally has been the agency for groups to go to for funding. However ASUN monies reportedly are more limited this year. Even if the UPC had the funds and could take the organizations under their programs the UPC has to justify these programs, Bennett said. The problem, Bennett said, is that there is no place in the University for organizations to petition for funds for their programs. The Union and the University administration have to find an, equitable method of dealing with this situation, Bennett said. Board member Mary Cannon said, "while it's dangerous for our stability and uncomfortable for many people, the question of whether ethnic groups or small organizations have a place under the UPC is one that should be answered." Board member Ray Metoyer said that the University has a responsibility to minority groups, if for no other reason than what he called inequitable treatment minorities have received from the University in the past. Metoyer suggested that the Board consider a recommendation to the University administration that they include an extra $30,000 for minority ethnics in either the UPC or Special Services budget. Metoyer pointed out that Special Services (for minorities) are almost entirely federally funded. Perhaps state tax dollars could be used for this, he suggested. Bennet said the Board would need assistance from University administrators on the problem Union Board Chairman Dave Hoist suggested that Chancellor James Zumberge be consulted on the problem. In the meantime, LeRoy Ramsey, minority student coordinator is being asked to attend the next Board meeting to Fr Done featuring am E3 Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 until 12:00 I jqerlD lost Union Co-Sponsored by LOVE HALL & AG MEN discuss the problem. In other business at the meeting, the Union has a nine-foot grand piano that is used only rarely. The instrument is so large that it is confined to use on the second floor of the Union. It costs $100 to even get the instrument out of the building. The instrument is being lent to Kimbal Recital Hall on the agreement that they maintain it, they pay for moving it, and that the instrument is available to the Union at any time. In exchange the Union is receiving a smaller grand piano from the recital hall. An item from the suggestion box prompted discussion on noise problem in the Union. The television, piano, and stereo all going at the same time tend to make the Union Lounge a much less attractive place to some people, Bennet said. A motion was made and passed that the Union staff "experiment" with the stereo, moving it around the lounge until a suitable location is found. Another matter discussed at the meeting was possible renovation of the Union. Bennet said that "the administration won't lead off on this discussion so we will have to." It was decided that the possibility of renovation will be looked in to. The Board closed with the announcements that Union Board meetings will be held every other Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. and the UPC interviews are tentatively set up for November 19th. Military organizations sponsor MS bike ride The UNL chapter of Angel Flight and the Arnold Air Society are sponsoring a bicycle ride for Multiple Sclerosis Oct. 15, according to Linda Aldrich, publicity coordinator for.! the project. ! Aldrich said students will be asked to secure monetary! pledges for each mile ridden. All profits from the ride will go; to Multiple Sclerosis research at the University Medical Centerj in Omaha. j Aldrich said sponsor sheets for the 40-mile ride are available at the Military and Naval Science Building. She said transportation back for those not wanting to make the complete tour will be available. Participants may meet on the north side of the Nebraska Union at 1 p.m. Oct. 15. 27th & Woods Bid. Bishop Heights Shopping Center For all your gift & fresh flower needs Open Evenings and Sunday Afternoons DRAB APAftmm 3 Put an end to a dreary apartment with exotic tapestries, -rugs, and bedspreads from Lutfiyya's Store. Take a look at the imported furniture. Or show a little individuality in your jewelry. Lutfiyya's has mother of pearl pins from Jerusalem. Handcarved wooden beads plus many other unique imports. Take advantage of the special offer this week and get a 15 DISCOUNT WITH THIS COUPON. EXPIRES OCT. 6. srmi 116 S. 16th 477-4061 Lincoln Army & Western Store 138 No. 11th Lincoln SNORKEL PARKAS NAVY BELLS it t LEVI'S JEANS BELLS & BUTTONS ((I ci !) ARMY FIELD JACKETS NAVY PEA COATS (pi fc L H FLIGHT JACKETS SNORKEL PARKAS fcr i BACK PACKS friday, September 29, 1972 daily nebraskan page 7