PMC newsletter (April 12, 1969; No. 2)

              PMC NEWSLETTER,  #2, April 12, 1969
This  newsletter  is  published by the newly-established student Board
of   Studies   in Politics.  It  is dedicated to educational  innovation,
social  change, and the  Pursuit  of Truth.    Anyone  interested in
expressing his  views  through this  medium should contact Sharri
Shapiro   (429-4252, Merrill 186)   or Mark Goldowitz   (426-4559,
Stevenson 326),   or leave  a message  in the Student Information Center.
This  newsletter is  distributed free  to Politics  Students  and faculty.
Extra copies  for  others  are  available  in the Stevenson Activities
Room.
WHAT'S IN A NAME?  Surprised to hear us  referred to as   the  "Student
Board  of Studies   in Politics"?     Guess what! None  of us  are  Government majors  any longer,  we've  been abolished. We  are  all  hereby
(fanfare)  POLITICS MAJORS (actually  it  isn't  official until Fall
1969,   but we  might as well  practice  using  our  new designation.)
The  Government  Board of Studies  has   been contemplating a name change
for  over a year now and it has  finally come to pass (additional
fanfare).     The   board will soon be  known by  one  and all  as   the Board
of Studies in Politics.
Personally,  we  are  delighted.  After all, "Politics"  comes  much
closer to encompassing the  political dynamics   of  today which includes  much more  than just "government." Government always tended
to remind us of the  eighth grade government teacher who used to
make us  all recite  the  Preamble  to the  Constitution in 2/4 time.
But  it was man,   not parrots,   that Aristotle  referred to as   the
"political animal."  So let us not praise   the "Government Major,"
just  bury  it. -  Editors
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DISCUSSION   - Mrs. Rachel Mason, Chief  of  the Human Rights Bureau
of  the U.N., will meet with students on Sunday,   April  13,   in the
Baobab Room   (Merrill)   at 6:15 to discuss  international  organization.
Besides   the  U.N.,  Mrs. Mason has  also served with the  U.S.  Department
of Labor Women's  Bureau,  was  an advisor  to the U.S. delegation on
Human Rights,   and was  an advisor  to the  Inter-American Commission
for Women.     This  should  be   of special  interest  to  those  active   in
the Women's Liberation Front.
MEETING -  The  Northern California Political Science Association will
meet  in San  Francisco  on Saturday,  April 26.   There will be  a morning
panel which will  focus on domestic  concerns  and an afternoon panel
to discuss  foreign policy.     There will  be  a  $5.00 registration fee
which will  include  lunch.     If you are   interested in further information or attending,   please  contact Dr. Lamb or his  secretary.
SUMMER SESSION -  U.C.S.C.  will  offer a regular summer session this
year. Government  courses   to be   offered include:
Govt. 10 -  Political  Issues,   George  Van Der Muhll
Govt. 152  -  Comparative  Political Redevelopment & Social
Organization,   George Van Der Muhll
Govt.  40 -  Political Consciousness, Bruce  Larkin
Govt. 160 -  International Politics:   Conflict & Order, Bruce  Larkin