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Salient. Victoria University of Wellington Student's Newspaper. Volume 31, Number 9. May 21 1968

exec. members report

exec. members report

National Affair

Functions

This portfolio was created at an Annual General Meeting of the Students' Association last year.

It was intended that with the creation of such a position, that issues and interests at a national level could be represented at executive level. As with most portfolio positions a subcommittee assists in the preparation of recommendations to executive. Political clubs affiliated to the Students' Association have been approached in regards to representation on this subcommittee and most have taken this opportunity.

The present membership of this committee is seventeen. In addition to being responsible for affairs at a national level the National Affairs Officer is also responsible for liaison with the NZUSA, the Wellington Youth Council and the New Zealand Youth Hostel Organisation.

What Has Been Achieved

The National Affairs Committee, after a direction from this year's Annual General Meeting has been responsible in subscribing the Students' Association to membership of the N.Z. Homosexual Law Reform Society. The first positive step in committing the Students' Association after a lot of reluctance by previous executives. The committee is also at present considering a report to the Executive of VUSA on the policy to be followed by the Association in the event of the introduction of conscription. Although at present conscription in this country looks unlikely, it is always an advantage to be prepared.

By a motion from Executive the National Affairs Officer has been instructed to approach candidates in this year's Wellington local bo'dy elections with a view to determining candidate's policy platforms on (1) the cable car, (2) town planning.

What It Is Hoped Will Be Achieved

(a) A second term teach in on Drugs.

(b) Policy determination about the growing concern in NZ of race relations in this country.

Education

University Day, when Victoria is open to all interested members of the public will be held this year on Tuesday June 11, 1968.

The programme will include some ordinary lectures open to the public; displays, examples of student activity, the gymnasium, and some examples of student sporting clubs. A religious ceremony will be held and Forum will be open to the public.

University Day aims at improving public relations. It is felt that those who arc critical of students, and unsympathetic with universities can gain a clear understanding by actually observing and participating in a normal working day.

The organising committee is set up by V.U.W. Council under the chairmanship of Dr. Culliford. Its membership is composed of representatives from each faculty; from Administration, from the library, and from the Students' Association.

It was decided to extend its time from last year's 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to enable more people working in town to participate.

Invitations to schools within visiting distance, and to prominent people with some connection with the university, as well as widespread should ensure that the day is drawn to the public's attention.

Last year's venture, the first was considered a success, an estimated 4,000 people took advantage of this opportunity. It is hoped the day can be a similar success this year.

To make this possible the help of many students is required. Ushers, guides, people for information booths are required. All students who can give an hour or more of their time on Tuesday June 11 are urged to do so, and to leave their names in the Students' Association office as soon as possible.