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Show '. f i . ' $!F., sVt i '"ryfr (p 9HttMJWr jwae WMnttRMr Back to Campus, 'Jr Projector in Pocket? WITH ASWC PRESIDENT Walter Denison Editor The following was obtained through an email interview and edited by The Forum for length and content. In 100 words or less describe who you are, where you come from and why youre in the position you are. I am an Economics and Spanish student beginning my senior year at Westminster. Before moving to Sugar House three years ago I grew up in beautiful Moab, Utah. I watch sports religiously, enjoy exploring the outdoors and have an insatiable curiosity about politics. For me, Westminster College has provided an opportunity to meet wonderful people and discover new interests. I campaigned for the ASWC Presidency to work hard for my fellow students, help student government grow along with the student body and give back to Westminster College. Morgan and I also reported to the Board of Trustees in May. I will continue to meet with the senior administration monthly and report to the Board of Trustees whenever they convene. What is one thing ASWC will do this year it has never done prior? For the first time, ASWC will host a concert on August 26 at the Rail Event Center, located at 235 North 500 West. We will be welcoming The Cool Kids and Donnis to the stage for an awesome night of music and fun, students can purchase tickets for $5 at the Concierge Desk. Students can also purchase roundtrip transportation from campus to the concert for $5 at the Concierge Desk. What are some student concerns you hope to address How do you want the student body to view ASWC? this year? I want every student to benefit from ASWC at least once this year; whether they enjoy a comedian we bring to campus, save 10 percent at local restaurants, or receive a grant from the Opportunity Fund. I want the student body to view ASWC as a resource which enhances their college experience. I serve as the Legislative Vice President for the Utah Student Association, an organization dedicated to defending the rights and interests of all college students in Utah. In this role, I want to address whatever What is ASWCs relationship to the student body? The students who get involved in student government control the direction and elect the leadership of ASWC. The relationship is quite simple, ASWC changes every year based on how the student body takes ownership of this organization. How would you explain to a freshman new to campus what ASWC does? .This is not your high schools student government, we budget hundreds of thousands of dollars towards programming, clubs, service, advocacy and education every year. What are major plans, changes or improvements for ASWC this year? Our student discount program, the Griffin Connection Card, has nearly doubled in size, offering new ways for students to save money. The entire marketing strategy of ASWC has been revised, including a new website, mannequins and We will also unveil the ASWC Learning Initiative this year, a new segment of programming dedicated to offering chances to learn outside the classroom. How often do you, or will you, meet with the President Basis or other members of the administration? concerns or questions students have about legislation in Utah. In my role at Westminster, my philosophy remains the same, I want to listen to students and present their concerns to the appropriate people. What are you most excited for in the coming year? I am genuinely excited about this year and the Opportunity Fund stands out. Thanks to matching funds from ASWC and the Provosts Office, students now have access to $10,000 through the Opportunity Fund. This fund exists to help offset the cost of attending academic conferences, conducting research, or organizing service projects. Students can find more information about the Opportunity Fund at www. myaswc.com or in the ASWC Office. Who should contact you, and when (at what point is a students concern big enough for your consideration)? How can students contact you with concerns? Any student can contact me via email at aswc westminstercollege.edu to voice a concern or schedule an appointment, no student concern is too small for my consideration. Many student concerns, including some related to student government, are beyond my control. However, I do help direct students to those who can address their concerns when I do not have any power (i.e. tuition). Students can now beam movies from palm to wall Pico projectors compact, handheld devices that can beam video, movies, photos and presentations onto nearly any surface will likely make their way into 2010-1- 1, university dorm rooms and classrooms in and founder says Robin Raskin, former tech journalist of the HigherEd Tech Summit held in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. College students,' while avid users of digital devices, have serious space and budget constraints. Theyre always on the lookout for a single solution for all their viewing needs. Pico projectors fit the bill. . Pico projectors can connect to and pull images and video from cell phones, laptops, digital cameras and other mobile devices so users can share media with one another. Pico projectors consist of a miniature projection engine including light sources, optics and electronics. Pocket-size- d Pico projectors have gone from futuristic prototypes to available products seemingly overnight. According to a recent report from analyst firm DisplaySearch, Pico projector shipment revenue totaled $117 million in 2009 and is expected to reach $13.9 billion in 2018. Among college students, these little projectors may be a convenient and compelling learning tool. Videos in the form of YouTube, podcasts, webcams, conferencing, webinars, Flipcams and iPhone clips, web chat and telepresence can become commonplace in higher education. Video adds a new dimension to education, especially for students who are visual learners. But TVs and accessory monitors take up precious space in cramped dorm rooms or student apartments, and can cost upwards of $1,000. By comparison, Pico projectors are tiny and relatively affordable, some starting at $500. big-scre- en Take, for example, the SHOWWX projector, from Microvision Only the size of a deck laser Pico of Redmond, Washington. of cards, the SHOWWX (pronounced SHOW, W, X) plugs into any device with video out. In a dark environment, the SHOWWX can project a large WVGA, 16:9, high-quali- ty image at up to 100 inches diagonal. By design, SHOWWX is not as bright as a big traditional stationary projector but it is mobile. SHOWWX works well on nearly any projection surface: a wall, a bed sheet, a piece of poster board, or even the ceiling of a dimly lit dorm room. No matter where you shine the SHOWWX laser Pico projector, the image is always in focus. Having trouble with Shakespeares masterwork Othello? Its a lot easier to remember after watching the Reduced Shakespeare Company abridged and humorous version, while sharing it with a few classmates on a study room wall. What about projecting historical maps on a white-boar- d or flip chart and drawing over the image with a standard marker? Watching virtual reality tours of Egyptian burial cities, animated complex mathematical surfaces, and surveys of art history? The vivid, color and large image size of the SHOWWX adds to the richness of shared video learning. laser-driv- I have already met with President Bassis, Provost Seidelman, Vice President Ryan, and Vice President -- The Forum- - ' . i en |