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Show November 5, 1982 Forum Page 2 letteustothe editoR have come to a profound conclusion: most people these days have atrocious social and telephone manners. Nobody seems to be teaching children the polite way to behave, either. There arent many things more frustrating than having a three or four year old answer the phone; its like trying to communicate The staff of the FORUM is not a tight little clique. Nor is the FORUM an impenetrable fortress located in the basement of Shaw Center. The Student Handbook, page eight, states, "You can write for the newspaper as a volunteer, or you can sign up for English credit through courses listed in I with a wall. Also, fewer and fewer people seem to know what RSVP means. This is really my pet peeve. Having sent out numerous invitations or meeting notices, I now just plan on having to call everyone. This is a shame for two reasons: first, it shows a disturbing lack of courtesy on the part of the notified people; second, it represents many hours of wasted p calls. manpower to have to make follow-uThese I adults. with Supposedly, am working adults are members of the Board of Trustees, the Presidents staff, faculty, students and the Salt Lake community. They are also, supposedly, mature and responsible. I realize that everyone is very busy in todays society, but 1 hope individuals will take the time to show a little consideration and courtesy. If you want to be treated like an independent, responsible adult, try acting like one. Actions go a long way to cement a proper image. Anne Sanders, Editor Speak Freely If we have the freedom of speech, as outlined in the United States Constitution, then why are the voices among members of Westminster s student body so Your voice should be heard. All men and women have opinions. Everyone has a story to tell, an event to announce. If "education is to dispel blindness, as Dr. Steeples said at Convocation, then is it not part of our education to think, speak, and write? The Westminster College Forum is published and distributed weekly, except during test week, during the school year by the Associated Students of Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105. If nothing else, think about making your voice heard. Who knows your skills at writing may improve. Sur Sumy Students Needed to Serve SERVE The ideas developed by the students will be subject to approval by the Serve administration. After approval, actual production of the campaign will begin. The bulk of the program is slated for Spring semester. However, students are needed immediately to start writing and developing the campaign so production and distribution can take place as early as The Communications Department, in conjunction with the Salt Lake County Aging Services, is offering internships in advertising and public relations. According to Joyce Young, Serve Program Manager, up to six students are needed to develop a public relations program and advertising campaign in the Salt Lake County area. Participating students would design, create and produce the entire twelve-mont- h publicity promotion. Possibilities include pamphlets, newsletters, newspapers, radio and television. Alan Hanline, director of Public Information and Publications, said, These internships would provide first-han- d experience to students pursuing careers in advertising and public relations. This kind of experience will give an individual a competitive edge in securing entry level employment. The project will have two objectives: First, to solicit volunteers to aid the various programs offered by the service. Second, to inform the 10, 000-plu- s prospective clients of the programs available. ARC-Uta- h Westminster College- -r ... each class schedule The YOU mentioned in the handbook means any member of the student body. quiet? possible. quick response and thats why they picked Westminster. They felt a smaller school could generate a response faster, Hanline said. Hanline suggested that, if enough interest is stimulated, there is the possibility that the project could be made into, and offered as, a class. In that case, more people could become involved in the "They need program. Students interested or needing more information should contact Dr. Gordon Cheesewright, room 206, Foster Hall (office phone 484-765ext. 316). 1, Chuck Johnson Seeks Interns Sue Lindner, director of the Association of Retarded Citizens, wants a public relations campaign that will make "ARC-Uta- h a household name. Work in three areas of communications oral, is now available to written and visual Westminster students as internships. Interested students should apply through Esther Doherty, director of the Colleges Career Services program. ARC-Uta- h provides help to retarded persons and to the families of retarded persons. Lindner says there are approximately 43,000 retarded citizens in the State of Utah and, thus, 43,000 families that could benefit from the services of the ARC-Uta- h program. "These people find it hard dealing with the fact that their children might be retarded or disabled, Lindner says. Parent-to-parecontacts have been the main source of referrals to the ARC programs services in the past, but that process is slow. "People still dont know about us, Lindner says. She expects the three areas of communications planned for college internships to increase the programs visibility. Work in oral communications will involve writing scripts, coordinating plans for volunteers to speak at public service group meetings and designing visual aides for speakers presentations nt Editorin'Chicf Anne Sanders Managing Ed.tor Leigh Ann Chapman Business Manager Ruth Coombs Copy Editing Layut RcPrttrs Photographers Adviser Betty Christensen, Kathleen Hammond, Anne Sanders Leigh Ann Chapman, Betty Christensen, Kathleen Hammond, Anne Sanders, Sue Snow Mike Black, McCall Carstenson, Betty Christensen, Ron Czajka, Kathleen Hammond, Marie Hook, Denise Janke, Charles Johnson, Karen Mathot, Paulette Rodriguez, Sue Snow, Halisi Vinson Stephanie Stevens, Ron Czajka Dr. Gordon Cheesewright Written communications will involve writing newsarticles and helping with layout for a letter, writing articles for city newspapers and updating material in flyers and brochures. Visual communications will involve the preparation and design of slide shows, TV supers, button and slogans and billboard advertising. T-sh- irt a offices at 455 East Fourth South, Salt Lake City, are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lindner said she has a desk and phone available for interns. They have a slide projector, a 50mm movie camera, and a mimeograph machine and stencil cutter. Money for additional needs is limited, and resourcefulness will be required. Work needed would be too much for one person. Lindner says she is open to the number of interns who might be assigned to share the responsibilities for the ARC-Uta- h public relations projects planned. Hours can be worked out to meet students time schedules, Lindner said, as long as work is completed on deadline. Accurate spelling, final products with a professional look, and courteous, friendly treatment of the public are musts. "People who come to us are under enough pressure dealing with their family situations, Lindner says. "When they walk into our offices, they are king for the day . . . and more important than I M am. should Applications for internships at ARC-Uta- h be submitted to Esther Doherty in the Career Services for office. Students may call Sue Lindner at 364-506- 0 more information on the nature of the work. Lindner says that although her immediate need is in the public relations and communications field, she is open to practicum program internship suggestions for students studying child development or majoring in other related specialty fields. Kathleen Hammond |