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Show Most Prominent Auto Break-Ins- , Crime Problem at Westminster by Bill Tatomer Forum staff writer The largest problem we have on said Mark campus is the director of Burton, public safety at smash-and-grab- ," Westminster, where a person is walking through a parking lot, notices something valuable in a car, smashes a window and grabs the article." This is a very common crime since it is so easy to break into a large percentage of modern automobiles. Burton said that if a person doesnt break in through the window all it takes is a screwdriver to force entry, and then the person just takes what they want from the car. The fact that many drivers fail to lock their cars just makes the problem worse. There isnt much we can do about forcible entries," said Burton, and nothing we can doaboutopen automobiles unless we get an eye witness." A recent article in the University of Utah Chronicle reported an outbreak of this type of theft and raised the possibility that the incidents may be Burton said that Westminster is fortunate to have a very low crime rate. He attributes this to either a fortunate physical location within the community or the high ethical standards of the students and faculty on campus. The isolated, residential location of the school and its proximity to gang-relate- d. the Sugarhouse area (which is not a hotbed oflocal crime" accordi ng to Burton) probably lend some security to the campus. Burton said the five officers on his staff have their hands full maintaining security for the twenty five acre campus. They are supplemented by electronic alarm systems that cover particularly valuable areas of the school. had some very serious moments, but mostly we just deal with We have things like keeping everyone satisfied with campus parking - Mark Burton while still the worst campus problem, has decreased in recent years due to the advent ofincreased campuslighting in areas such as Lower Nunnemaker Lot. An additional factor in the decrease of campus crime mentioned by Burton is the decrease of drug problems in the area. He said that there have been far fewer drug-relate- d incidents at Westminster in the past few years; this coincides with the decrease in the crime rate, so there is a possible correlation. We have had some very serious moments, said Burton, but mostly we just deal with things like keeping everyone satisfied with campus parking. Sex-relate- d crimes, burglary and shootings have all been part of the campus crime scene over the years, but there has been little of this in recent years. Increased surveillance, better lighting, continuous g presence of staffand security, the students and the small size of the school have all contributed to the decrease of crime on campus property. Burton said that there has been very sketchy attendance at some seminars he has conducted which addressed crime-relate- d law-abidin- We cant stop crime, said Burton, all we can do is display a presence and enlist the help of area residents and students to relay information to us. There will soon be an emergency telephone installed just south of the bridge in Nunnemaker parking lot which will automatically dial securitys cellular phone. Burton hopes this addition will act as a deterent to break-in- s as well as of his staff impending problems. alerting Burton said that smash-and-gra- b, issues. For the time being, Burton said he would be happy to see drivers lock their cars and put valuables in their cars out of sight. He feels that these two acts would alleviate a lot of problems. Mickey Mouse Internships Offered by Sabila Khaderi Forum staff writer with Salt Lake Community College allows Westminster students to go on campus to interview with Walt Disney World College Program for student employment. Just about any major can participate," said Kathy Moran, who is over the cooperative education internship program at Westminster. According to Moran, Walt Disney has a very comprehensive program. Once a student is hired, thirty hours of classroom instruction is given through seminars, where the Walt Disney corporate outline An arrangement and success formula is discussed, said Moran. Separate curriculum is also offered. One area deals with hospitality and theme park business such as studio and production, movies, television, set-up- s Walt has own their lighting. Disney unique way of doing things, said Moran. Although interviews are' about 15 minutes long, the three main criteria that is looked for in an applicant are: the willingness to do the job, the ability to accomplish the job, and to be able to fit into the workingenvironment, said Moran. A personable, outgoing personality is a plus, added Moran. Last summer, Albert Jurado, a senior at Westminster, had a management internship with Walt Disney. It was basically an insight in the Disney style of management, said Jurado. I had a damn good time, he said. Walt Disney interviews twice a year. A wide variety of students of all ages and academic levels are hired, said Moran. The interview and selection process takes place several months in advance. My suggestion to students would be to apply in the second semester of sophomore year, said Moran. The income range is approximately $5. 50 per hour with a working schedule of 30 to 40 hours a week, said Moran. Housing is provided with a fee, added Moran. This spring six Westminster students interviewed with Walt Disney. I am confident that well have at least one offer from this group, said Moran. UPDATE: Last Call!! Economics, Political Science, Business Majors -- Georgetown University - Institute on comparative Political ana Economic Systems and the Institute in Business ana Government Affairs. Spend the summer in Washington D.C. taking courses and participating in an internship. Deadline to apply is March 2 for Comparative Political and Economic Systems and March 9 for Business and Government Affairs. Spend the summer in Yellowstone Park "learning and earning." Paid internships are offered in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Biology, and other majors. Ask for 11144 in the C.R.C. Marketing Majors - Full time position available with a major corporation for six months. Wages are between $9.00 and $11. 00 an hour. s Market world wide computer products and participate in decision making process from market analysis to product roll out and field training. Ask for 11143. Final Deadline for Summer Internships at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. is March 1st. Opportunities are available in Education, Communication Services, Advertising, Productions and Theatre, Marketing and other departments. MBA available with local consumer product firm. Assistance needed in marketing and overall business planning. Ask for 11145. Communication Majors: Local chapter of National Non-prof- it agency is looking for interns to assist with special events, media coordination, press releases, feature articles and other duties. A stipend is paid at the completion of the semester. Ask for 11146. M B A s tu d ents -- The city of Durham, North Carolina is now accepting applications for its 1990-9- 1 National Graduate Internship Program. This is a one year assignment open to individuals who are interested in tne operational and functional responsibilities of municipal government. Interns work in planning, budgeting or finance. Ask for 11147. Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems Majors - Electronic Data Systems (EDS) will be on campus to recruit during the week of March 19. Sign up ASAP in the Career Center. 1-- 2, Westminster students. For more information, stop by the C.R.C. in Shaw 111. Photography Staff: Shane Gonzales, Christopher 2 The Career Resource Center is in Shaw 111. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ana Friday and until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. High-Technolo- gy Gonzales, Calvin Harrington, Sabila Khaderi, Bill Diana Kilpack,Chri8topherMadding,KathyOlBon, Raitt, Stacee Sherwood, Bill Tatomer, Kevin Williams Page The Career Comer is brought to you by the Career Resource Center. Regional Accounting Division of J.C. Penney has been authorized to accept applications for Manager Trainees. Accounting ma j ors bring resume to Career Center ASAP. The Dallas Region of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is Job Fair sponsoring a on Thursday and Friday, March 1990. Applications will be accepted from Forum Editor, N. A. (Tony) Savas; Managing Editor, Stef Nelson; Copy Editor, Cara Cahoon; Production Director, Roger Mangelson; Art Director, Skip Gregory; Photo Editor, Whitney Germaine; Business Manager, Laurie Schreiber; Advertising Manager, Monica Gothard Staff Writers: Summer Ash, Kim Blodgett, Shane Madding, Roger Mangelson, Tony Savas Faculty Adviser: Scott Cairns The Forum will be published every Tuesday. The address of the Forum is 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105. The Forum editors would like to encourage letters from students (include major), faculty and all other readers. Submissions must be sent to Converse Hall, room 205 no later than 3:00 pm, the week prior to publication. Due tolimi ted space availability, Forum editors reserve the right to edit all copy submitted. Opinions expressed on the editorial or commentary pages are those of the writers and are not to be construed as those of the Forum, Associated Students of Westminster College, the college administration, faculty or staff. Career Corner For Alumni from S.L.C.C. attending Westminster College, a Career Fair is being held on the S.L.C.C. campus. This is an excellent opportunity to meet local firms Wl j1 are irn- S bring your resume and don your suit to explore employment possibilities at the Career Fair. - Kathy Moran, of the cooperative education internship program, discusses student internships available at the Walt Disney World College Program. Summer job listings are rolling in! Hotel Resorts, Camps. Parks, and recreation areas are looking for summer help in housekeeping, retail sales, tour guide work, reception, food service, and various other areas. Apply now; deadlines are generally within the first couple of weeks m March. Forum February 20, 1990 Issue 17 |