THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE SCHOLARSHIPS continued from page 7 some fields such as business cr medicine have a much greater chance of being able to donate money to a scholarship fund. There is something tangible the university can do, aside from giving more money to general to scholarship funds. Some scholarships can be moved from academic general scholarships b?ck to departmental scholarships ir. Drder to ensure the equal distribution of money across academic fields. Another tangible action the U. can take is to change the GFA necessary for retention of a scholarship from 3.7 to 3.5, a number which would be consistent with the rest of the universities in Utah. The survey noted that many students actually JANUARY MONDAY. left the university because they lost scholarships due to low CPAs. It is a shame to lose students who were intelligent enough to get a scholarship m the first place just because they got a 3.6 or 3.5 GPA one year. Unfortunately, rather thati allotting the leftover money to someone else, lost scholarships simply go back into the general fund. No one benefits from the high GPA necessary for a student to keep a scholar- ship. Ideally, more funding would be available for scholarships and grants in general. But the university is not exactly spilling over with excess money. Outside donations are wonderful, but scarce, particularly within certain fields of study. The university should work with what it has to provide the greatest opportunity for the most diverse population it can. 1Qf 2000 9 OHMONated? Are vou so chock full of opinions your friends can barely stand you? Do you have a working knowledge of the English language? Then you're overqualified! The Daily Utah Chronicle seeks an Opinion Columnist; Apply at 240 Union to day I KAPPA PHI OFFERS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IPHI FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2003-200- 1 rvvvvvvvvvv The University of Utah chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi invites applications from outstanding senior students for a Graduate Fellowship of 1 of graduate cr professional study for the up to $7,000 toward their academic year. Fifty of these fellowships will be awarded nationwide. Thirty first-ye- 2000-200- ar additional students will receive Honotable Mention Awards of $ le0C0. Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may nominate one student to compete for these awards. The University of Utah Chapter nominee will also receive a $1,000 award. Graduating seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or better should contact the Office of Undergraduate St udies, 132 Sill Center, for applications as well as additional information. For questions, call Ann Blanchard at Recipients must be members of Phi Kappa Phi on the date die awards are made. Students who have already entered graduate school are NOT eligible. 581-318- Si rruni v ki go y er 8. A? 7HS a, UTAH Mm ve rslty KEYtfQTE ADDRESS Dr. Michael BOOKSTORE Ida B. Erk Dyson, : DePaul University in Chicago I One to Know! ; University Professor at Wells-Barne- tt . Thursday, January 13, noon Union Main Ballroom FREE ADMISSION Book signing at 1:00 p.m. One of America's most dynamic scholars and authors on cultural cism and race relations, Professor Dyson is criti- an ordained minister. His books include Race Rules: Navigating the Color Line, Between God and Gangsta Rap: Bearing Witness to Black Culture and the forthcoming Not Get There With SPECIAL You: The True Martin May hakcr King, Jr. BiDAS? "About Race" Friday, January 14, 8:00 p.m. KUED Channel 7 This documentary highlights successful educational, corporate, and com-- . munity-basediversiry programs. "About Race" gives an open and frank ' d G 0""--:- i I y" discussion about how America is dealing with its increasing diversity. "Celebrating the Dream Through the Atts" Monday, January 1 7, 7.00 p.m. Kingsbury Hall Students, staff, faculty, and community members "Connect the ?w oof v.. it I ; 8 Life and Times of Dr. 581-47- 76 together to Martin Luther King, Jr." Featured artists include the Calvary Baptist Church Choir, Colors of Life, Virginia Tanner Creative Dance, and Lincoln Elementary School, and West Hi'nh School Computing Solutions come Computer Service 565-53- 47 8 FREE ADMISSION Ticket rkas availahkKg is tequired.