World University Service has announced the composition of its Board of Sponsors for the forthcoming year.
The list, which includes 29 college presidents, was issued recently by the American headquarters of the international student relief organization.
The Board is an advisory body composed of individuals prominent in education and international affairs. The major responsibility of its members is to offer support, advice, and guidance in the fields of their competence.
The international agency provides relief and educational assistance to students and university groups in approximately 40 countries.
Last year 603 colleges in the United States donated almost one-third million dollars to World University Service. This student support is a unique feature of the university relief agency. Except for some funds received from foundations, all contributions to WUS are solicited only from student and university groups.
The funds that are raised are expended on overseas programs aimed at helping university students complete their education.
In Europe, WUS offers aid to refugees; provides scholarships, medicines, and food; and contributes to the operation of an international rest and rehabilitation center for students.
In the Middle East, where the university community is plagued with a shortage of housing, WUS undertakes the constructions of student dormitories.
In Africa, WUS works at overcoming the barriers of isolation that separate students and nationality groups. One of WUS’ activities provides scholarships for African medical students.
In Asia, housing and health programs are most urgently needed. In ten countries of this area, WUS conducts its activities—building TB sanatoria and student dormitories, providing books and medicines and food and offering scholarships.
At the core of WUS activities is the belief that present-day students will shortly become tomorrow’s key national figures. By offering aid today, the American student is helping create a friendly, strong, and informed partner in the world of tomorrow.
Mr. Pinkerton: “How would you punctuate this sentence? ‘While walking I saw a ten dollar bill.’
Phil Santia: “I’d make a dash after it.”