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Show Wednesday, January 22, 1992 News Former Weber State employee dies; funeral services Thursday The Signpost By CORY SOVEREEN S.aft writer of The Signpost Ruth B. Nielson, 57, died Jan. 19, in her home due to injuries sustained from a fall. Ms. Nielson was a long term employee of the WSU school of business and purchasing departments. Nielson began her employment as secretary for the school of business until she was unable to Senator has for College By NIKKI SMITH Staff writer of The Signpost Senator Tad Purser said he has high hopes for the college of Business and Economics, while waiting to find out if they are going to receive national accreditation. Part of his duties includebeing chairman of the College of Business and Economics area council, which is set up to provide a way for students in that college to voice their concerns. It also serves as an information source for students. Purser is currently on the Athletic Board and the Student Fees Allocation Committee. "It's interesting to see how all the money is divided," he said. He also served on the Senate By-Laws Committee, which was responsible for rewriting and revising senate rules and policies. "Since I've been in student government I've had my eyes opened to the many opportunities that are available to students," he said. Purser recently presented before the Senate, a resolution for budget accountability, which re IT, 20 Tans Authenic deLeon . family recipies f 1 'l.i s? LA PALOMA MEXICAN FOODS (customers wanted. ..no experience needed) 394-8303 perform her duties due to a hearing deficiency. However, Nielson, overlooked her obstacles and continued working in the purchasing deptartment where she performed her duties completely deaf. "She was quite a plucky lady," said Karma Smith, a co-worker in the purchasing dept. Nielson was described as an upbeat, cheerful, happy, and an aware individual. Approximately four years high hopes of Business quires the financial advisor of ASWSU to regularly report to the Senate with a full accounting for all ASWSU finances. "I would like to see Weber State continue to establish itself as one of the greatest undergraduate schools in the West," he said, "and continuing progress of becoming a metro do1 it an university." Senator Tad Purser 1 Wolff Tanning & Nail Salon mm 1394-UTAN Valley West Plaza Suite 16" 4185 South 300 West Ogden. Utah 84405 $40 (with coupon) Cooked by Vaughn de Leon 3303 Washington Blvd. ago, Nielson was struck by a linen truck, causing her to lose a leg and damaged her eyesight and shoulder. This accident handicapped her in a way that she was unable to continue work at WSU. Despite Nielson's handicaps, she became active in several handicap organizations. Nielson was awarded the runner-up spot in the 1989 Ms. Wheel Chair competition. She was a member of President FEES (continued from page 1) year's request. A one-time request of $1,500 was made for a computer, which would be used by students and staff. Dayley said other reasons for the increase include travel expenses, supplies and testing. Travel expenses are for re cruiting purposes within the state. Dayley said a grant of $10,000 was given to them previously for recruitment purposes, he said. Dayley explained that recruit- : ment often begins at the jr. high : level to begin networking and working with students at : that level. Multicultural students have a higher drop-out rate by their senior year in high school, making it impossible for the center to recruit them unless they begin at an earlier grade, Dayley explained. MERC tests each of their multicultural students in the program to obtain information about their : interests and ability. Funding is needed because some students don't have the money for testing, MIC 4 ICS ATTACK? L L ... 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The center is here to help multicultural students overcome -; barriers so they can be successful and be part of society," said Toni Weight, dean of student development.s In support of the center and its purpose Vice President for Student Services, Marie Kotter said, "I f : : there is any campus that needs diversity it is this one. There are a lot of students here that have never left Utah." MERC is incorporated with and shares responsibilities with the Women's Educational Resource Center and the Adult Educational Resource Center. WERC requested $22,616 of : student fees for the 1992-93 school year. Funding requests include the need for a new computer, and Sherry Burkes, coordinator, : said they are looking at purchasing a data base which will enable them to were amazed with how well Nielson kept a good outlook on life. Nielson attended Box Elder High School and graduated with valedictorian honors. She graduated from Weber State College in 1954. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Lindquist Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Internment will folio w at the Logan City Cemetery. obtain additional statistics. The center exists to assist non-traditional college women to overcome barriers as they adjust to an educational process. In addition, AERC requested $37,758, almost an $8,000 increase from this year's allocation. Part of the increase is due to adding a full-time employee who previously worked part-time. A large percentage of AERCs expenses go for costs and utilization of the university's 1-800 phone number which totaled $12,715 in 1991, a $5,572 increase from 1988. All students registered : at WSU must pay fees, whether or not they are on campus, and Dayley said : $4,000-5,000 of student fee money is from remotely located students. The 1-800 number gives these students accessibility to campus, which is a way for them to benefit from their fees payment. "It is a critical need for remote students," Weight said. Student Fee Allocation Hear-ings will continue through Feb. 6. The next hearing will be Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. in UB'room 347. FOOD 4 Sf RV)CS MANACf MMT |