BRIEF: PSN to hold fall conference tomorrow

The national organization, whose University affiliate is the Progressive Student Alliance, will meet to hold workshops on various issues including the legacy of Christopher Columbus. Bernon Bellecourt, a leader of the American Indian movement will give the keynote address at 9:45 a.m. in Bodek Lounge. About 150 student activists from the East coast and the Midwest will participate in the conference, PSA member David Saries said yesterday. At noon a speaker will explain the group's opposition to the proposed demolition of Smith Hall and construction of the research laboratories. The group will then hold a demonstration at Smith Hall at 1 p.m., Saries said. -- Christine Lutton

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