CRIME WATCH ñCU ON CRIME PREVENTION

The world- over, efforts are under way in several facets to combat the rising wave of crime in society. Liberia is certainly no exception to this exercise aimed at curbing crime and making the society a peaceful place to live. Here at Cuttington University, the Youth Crime Watch ñCU on Thursday May 22, 2008 took over activities at the regular Chapel Assembly Program during which time Inspector G. Alvin James, Commander, CSD of the Bong County Police Detachment served as Keynote Speaker.

Speaking on the topic " Youth Involvement in the Misuse of Drugs," the Commander of the Bong County CSD Detachment implicitly defined drugs misuse as the abuse of drugs, which is usually committed by individual taking in "any substance or product which alters the structure or function of a living organism," without the prescription of a professional health worker.

The CID Commander recounted the consequences of drug effects and listed them in two categories. He said the first involves the remedy to match function; in this state the drug is used to treat malfunction and is prescribed by a competent physician; whereas, in the second category, the drug is used in an illegal, dangerous way such as the intake of narcotics with out proper guidance.

The well-informed CSD Commander named the various types of narcotics as cocaine, which stimulates the nervous system; heroine, which induces sleep; marijuana, a drug with origin from India and with symptoms difficult to control; and crack, derived from cocaine which induces bravery and drives users to commit reckless acts.

On the way forward, the knowledgeable security chief sounded a word of caution. He called on community dwellers to refrain from the use of dangerous drugs or narcotics and discourage drug producers. He also frowned on the fact that limited efforts are being made so far in clamping down on users and drug traffickers.

Meanwhile, the Bong County CSD Commander used the occasion to officially launch a petrol team on Cuttington Campus, which aims at identifying drug producers and users in and around Cuttington. He then made a resounding appeal to the public to join in the fight against drug abuse by keeping the police informed about activities of persons involved in the production as well as the distribution and the use of narcotics.

In a brief remark, the Coordinator, Region II Youth Crime Watch ñCU, Mr. James Sumo, called on the students to work in partnership with the police and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). "Identify producers to discourage them," he stated

Also making remarks during the chapel program, the Head of Youth Crime Watch-CU, student Morlu Korsor thanked all for coming and expressed the hope that the visit will establish cordial working relationship between Crime Watch CU and the police.

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY VISITS CU

On Saturday May 24, 2008, Cuttington played host to two guests from the United States of America, who came on a follow-up mission. Dr. Tarver and Wiles of Southern University (SU) in Baton Rouge, arrived on Cuttington Campus amidst warm welcome from faculty members of CU.

The two-man team visited CU as a result of a memorandum of understanding that was signed between the two universities (Southern University and Cuttington University). It can be recalled that Dr. Tokpa and Dr. Mulbah were recently in the United States of America where they started the process of developing an MOU with Southern University in Baton Rouge and another one with Louisiana State University (LSU). Both Universities have expressed interest in staff development, faculty and student exchange and capacity building.

BISHOP HART TO SERVE AS CU 47TH COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Barely two months after his enthronement and coronation, Rt. Rev. Bishop Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia and Chairperson, CU Board of Trustee, has begun touring some Episcopal facilities, probably a fulfillment of his campaign promise that he would, upon winning the elections, closely work with Episcopal churches in the rural places so as to upgrade their standards. During his recent trip to Nimba and Lofa Counties, he made a brief stop at Cuttington, where he confirmed that he will be prepared to speak at Cuttington University 47th Commencement Convocation exercise which is slated for June 29, 2008 on the Suakoko main Campus. Meanwhile, an honorary doctorate degree in divinity will be conferred on him during this commencement program.

14 MAN TEAM FROM OHIO TO VISIT CU VERY SOON

Cuttington University will again for two days play host to a fourteen-man team from Ohio, USA, the Information Officer was told by Dr. Charles K. Mulbah, Vice President for Research at Cuttington, who recently returned from the United States of America. According to Dr. Mulbah, the team, after visiting several countries, will be visiting Cuttington University to see what their needs are and which one of those needs they can help with. Asked what specifically the team does, Dr. Mulbah said, ìThey do painting and a lot of other activities.î Some of the sites the team will be shown are the campus school, the clinic foundation, etc., Dr. Mulbah said. While in Liberia, the team will visit Lott Carey School where Pearl, one of the team members, taught before.


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