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Transition Program Seeks
Funds From Student Fast

was suggested at Tuesday's
rally, a "mass fast" will be held
next Tuesday to collect funds for
the Transitional program, one of
the coalition's 11 proposals made
to the administration.

The fast, one phase of the
Student Coalition's drive, is being
sponsored by both the coalition
and the Council on Human Relations.
Other means of raising
money which were suggested include
faculty and student fund
drives and benefit concerts.

The goal of the sponsors of the
"mass fast" is for every student and
faculty member in the University to
abstain from eating one meal on
Tuesday and to donate the money
which would have been spent on
the meal to the Transitional program.
The money may be turned in
at tables that will be set up during
the week on the second floor of
Newcomb Hall and in Cabell Hall.

"This fast is one way that every
individual at the University can
commit himself to the goals of
racial justice," said Jeff Werner, one
of the leaders of the coalition.
"Although we have set no monetary
goal, we are hoping for massive
participation throughout the University.
All are asked to take part
for at least one meal, if not for
more," Mr. Werner urged.

"This drive will also manifest to
the administration the general student
concern and willingness to
meet the administration half-way in
attaining the needed racial harmony
and progress at the University," Mr.
Werner explained.

Fraternities have also been urged
to participate in the program. Pi
Kappa Phi has already voted to
hold a one day fast on Tuesday,
when no meals will be served, and
the money, which has been paid in
advance, will be contributed to the
Transitional program. According
to Mr. Werner, many other houses
are considering following Pi Kappa
Phi's lead.

The fraternities, and any other
contributors, can send their donations
to Mr. Werner, 2401 Arlington
Boulevard, or can deliver them
to the tables in Newcomb Hall.
"This is an ideal way for the
members of the houses, who are in
sympathy with the movement, to
become activists," Mr. Werner
claimed.