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Show 6 Signpost Friday, June 6, 1986 News Briefs 1 ' ' ' - ' ' ' flit- - Pictured above Rochelle Krause from Northrop Corporation presents a check for $5,000 to (left to right) Dr. Stephen D. Nadauld, WSC president; Kent Randall, dean of the school of technology; and Roy Thornock, department chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Corporation awards manufacturing donation The aircraft Division of Northrop Corporation in Hawthorne, California recently presented a $5,000 donation to the manufacturing engineering technology department at Weber State College. The check was presented by Ms. Rochelle Krause, administrator of the Printers win double The Weber State College Printing Services was selected as a double winner in the In-Print '86 Fine Printing Awards Competition. This competition is sponsored by the In-Plant Printing Management Association to recognize printing excellence in plants throughout the U.S. and Canada. WSC came away with a first in one category and a second in another. The awards were presented at COM '86, IP-MA's 27th International Educational Conference and Convention in Toronto, Canada earlier this week. Scholarships abroad The Ministry of Education of Japan (Mombusho) is offering scholarships to American students who wish to study at a Japanese University. The scholarships are available to American citizens under the age of 35, born on or after April 2, 1952, who are college or university graduates with superior academic averages. Those who will graduate by March or September 1987 can also apply. There are two Mombusho programs being offered. One commences in April 1987 and the other in October 1987. Both will conclude in March 1989. There will also be Japanese language instruction before studying at a University.The deadline for applications is Sept. 21, 1986 and all applicants will be required to take a language examination on Sept. 21, also. All applicants will be interviewed sometime between Sept. 24-26 at the Kintetsu building in the Japan Center in San Francisco. For more information, call Hisako Takahashi at (451) 921-8000, ext 38. Manufacturing Engineering Associate Program at the Hawthorne Division. Northrop Corporation has employed several Weber State graduates on a consistent basis and participates annually in on-campus recruiting. Graduates of WSC are currently working at the Advanced Systems, Electronics, Aircraft, and Ventura divisions of Northrup. Seminar offered A one-day seminar on "How to Write Better Business Letters, Reports, Proposals, and Memos" is being offered by Weber State College, June 20 in Salt Lake City. The seminar runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Sheraton Hotel, located at 255 South West Temple. Workshop information includes organizing materials, when and how to use outlines, avoiding unclear writing, how to effectively suggest, request, correct and announce, and advice on rewriting and editing. The fee is $225 per person and includes all workshop materials. A 10 percent discount is available to organizations sending three or more people. For more information, call 626-6640. Nurses receive awards Several members of the Weber State nursing faculty have recently rtceived awards or been elected to leadership positions in the Utah Nurses Association.Norma Hansen, RN, Ed.D, received the Special Services Award for her work with others and her impact on the professional nursing. Geraldine Hansen, RN, Ed.D, received the Appreciation for Service Award for her contribution to professional nursing in the state of Utah. Both awards were received at the annual Utah Nurses' Association District 2 Banquet. Those elected to leadership positions in the Utah Nurses Association included Mary Ann Anderson, RN, MS, CNA, who was elected president; Tamara Arid, RN, BS, elected corresponding secretary; and Jo Ann Hackley, RN, MS, elected as a board member. ASWSC seeks help Students have the opportunity to work on their tans and help their school president prepare his yard for the reception being held at his home following the Crystal Crest awards ceremony on June 7. All those wishing to help today may contact J Todd Anderson, ASWSC president; Kelly B. Miles, ASWSC academic vice president; or Mike Waldron, ASWSC executive vice president. The ASWCS offices are located in the union building. Athletes recognized The Weber State College female athletes have gained recognition this week due to a resolution passed by the ASWSC student senate. The resolution, which passed unanimously, set June 2-6 as "Women Athletes Appreciation Week." "I think women athletes need to be told 'Thank You,' because they are good role models for other students by doing their school work and athletics both," said Laura Williams, ASWSC senator for the School of Social Sciences who sponsored the resolution. AAUW awards aid MX .. . . ,V .W.-. n4 Jane Howard The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded its fourth annual scholarship to a Weber State senior. Jane Howard, who is pursuing a double major in social work and music along with a minor in psychology, was chosen to receive the award which includes a tuition waiver and stipend of $100 at the end of each of three quarters. Ms. Howard is ending a year's break from school for family reasons. She plans to graduate in 1987 and later hopes to pursue a master's degree in music therapy or church music. AAUW qualifications for the award include a 3.5 grade point average, minimum of 110 hours, and consistent scholastic achievement. Association chooses WSC faculty leaders Two faculty members from the Department of Accounting and Information Systems were recently chosen for leadership positions in the National Association of Accountants, Salt Lake Chapter. Dr. Gerald B. Hoth was chosen as the vice president of Education and Professional Development for this organization, while Dr. Ronald M. Mano was chosen as the vice president for Community Relations. Both men will serve in these positions until May 31, 1987. Dr. Mano also has had several articles slated for publication recently. These include articles published in Benefits Quarterly, Financial Planning, and Management Accounting. Steps strive for unity Weber State College is offering a series of free workshops to help step-families make a single family out of two broken ones. The workshops begin June 11 and meet once a week for four weeks from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 107 of the WSC education building. The four sessions will deal with myths of what experts call blended families, as well as expectations, rules, roles, rituals, parenting, and enhancing couple relationships.The course is the result of a year of work to develop the sessions. All five instructors have had decades of professional and personal experience in dealing with step-families. For more information, call 626-6643. Confab markets skills "High Performance Marketing for High-Growth Companies" will be the subject of a workshop on June 26 at the SheratonTriad Hotel in Salt Lake City. The workshop, which includes -a lunch, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will attempt to explain the new marketing skills that high-growth and high-technology companies need to keep pace with their new products and markets. Two national experts will be featured by the workshop, Drs. Raymond Smilor and Peter A. Zandon. Dr. Smilor is currently the editor-in-chief of The Journal of High-Technology Marketing. The workshop fee is $50 in advance and $60 at the door, which includes all materials and food. For more' information, call 584-2520. Campus Update Microbiology Society The Microbiology Society of Weber State College will sponsor two lectures on Friday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m. These will be held in Room 129 of Lind Lecture Hall. Dr. Ray Daynes of the U of U medical school's pathology department will speak on "UV Light and Carcinogens." Dr. David Lowe, also from the same school, will speak on "Molecular Cell Biology in Microbial Pathogenesis." Think Break Think Break this Friday, June 6 will be be on "Humor, Risk and Saving Graces." It will be Dr. Robert J. Arway's last Think Break. He is leaving for a year on sabbatical. He quotes Plato as he introduces this week's activity, 'Always leave them laughing when you say good-by.' |