Salient. Official Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol. 40 Number 4. March 21 1977

International Club

International Club

The International Club was reformed in 1976 to provide a forum for discussion of international affairs and to provide a loose association of overseas and local students interesting in educating each other.

Last years' activities included lively meetings to discuss South Africa, The Middle East situation, Malaysia, North Korea and Zimbabwe. Meetings were addressed both by members of the club and occasionally by guest speakers, and the informal tone of the meetings ensured maximum participation.

Opportunities were also provided throughout the year for members to mix socially and sample each other's cooking and hospitality. Some local members had difficulty deciding what to offer as the "traditional Kiwi dish"—but such problems were soon resolved.

This year, we hope to increase our membership ( all students are welcome to join), and to [ unclear: organise] further meetings focussing on contemporary events. At our first meeting for the year (which will be on March 22nd at 7.30 pm in the Lounge and Smoking Room), we intend to call for suggestions as to suitable activities for the year. It is true that one of the club's chief functions is to discuss international politics and events, but the club also provides an excellent opportunity to learn more—for those who are not so well informed, but recognise, none-the-less, an interest in events outside (and inside) of Godzone.

To date, ideas for 1977 International Club activities include: political discussions and activities, a possible evening of slides on overseas student movements, cultural evenings, social functions and perhaps a weekend trip away (probably within New Zealand, if we can afford it).

Looking Forward to Seeing you and your Friends on Tuesday March 22nd, at 7.30pm in the Lounge and Smoking Rooms.