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Show Wednesday, March 5, 1W6 The Daily Universe Faye 10 Curiosity rising in retail business ity of students have served missions. "Because of their missions, BYU By DIANE SPRANGER Universe Staff Writer BYUs retailing program has experienced a 70 percent increase in placing students in retail positions in one year. "The student interest has dramatically increased," said Doyle Robison, director of the Skaggs I nstit ute of Retail Management at RYU. "The impressive thing is the quality of students, Ilohison added. The more qualified students are attracting better retail stores who come here to recruit, he said. one of the fastest growing discount companies in the United States, is on campus for the first time, according to Frederick Langrehr, BYUs visitng associate professor of retailing. t, Sam Walton, president of is the richest man in the United States according to Forbes magazine, he said. Robison said, We are pleased that they called and asked to come. In a National Retail Merchants Association (NRMA) survey, it was reported that, companies typically recruit from at least three schools, with Brigham Young University being particularly popular. The article appeared in the September 1985 issue of STORES magazine. Scott Ridgway, of Macys, a fashion department store in California, said, We recruit from 26 schools. He listed Stanford, UCLA and Berkeley along with BYU as some of the major Wal-Mar- t, Wal-Mar- students are more independent and have experienced cultural differences," said Ridgway. Steve Stickel, a buyer at Macys said, "There is a very good knowledge of retailing on the (BYU) campus. Other schools have more generalized retailing programs, said Stickel. BYU students have "very inquisitive minds that you dont find on other campuses," he said. Ridgway, who is on his third recruiting trip to BYU and has had to answer questions from students, said, "You dont get away with a padded answer here. According to Robison, the Skaggs Institute is mainly concerned with directing students in the career direction in which they feel most comfortable. Mark Cichoski, a senior from Las Vegas, majoring in business management with an emphasis in marketing, said after working in an accounting firm he realized accounting was not for him. He needed a more dynamic Eligibility rules for election outlined By LINDA SHELTON Universe Staff Writer Eligibility requirements have been announced for the Student Alumni Board positions and Senior Class President. Students seeking one of the positions must turn in a resume and letter of introduction. Letters for the Student Alumni Association Board Member positions can be turned in to the appropriate college department no later than Monday, March 21. Those interested in appplying for Senior Class President should turn in their resume and letter to the Alumni House by the same date. The Senior Class President is responsible Re - - - - sion. A joint committee comprised of the Dean of Stuthe SAA dent Life, the ASBYU President-elec- t, and the SAA advisor will consider President-elec- t each applicant for the position. SAA board members are selected by the dean of their college, but applicants must be upperclassmen in good academic standing who have ability to effectiely organize programs designed to meet the needs and interests of students within the appropriate college. At The Elms. Pool 2 blocks from campus Cable TV Dishwashers Air conditioning Laundromat Lounge Make this summer your best. The Elms offers a great time for all. Our facilities and location makes us BYUs finest student housing. Students living at the Elms during spring and summer get first priority for the fall. Spring and summer $90.00 (includes utilities) Study hall Great wards Fortnight last semester. This schools. Ridgway said BYU is unique from the other schools because the major- - class representative for the university for all future reunions or activities and must express an appreciation for, and excitement about BYU and its mis- Enjoy Spring and Summer profession, so he attended Retail sparked his interest in retailing and led him to his future profession. This semester, Retail Fortnight ends March 6, but those interested can find out more about the program at the Skaggs Institute, 480 TRNB anytime. developing, promoting and coordinating special programs for university graduates and serves as a permanent representative of the university during reunions and other activities. The president also serves as the SAA representative in various organizations such as the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Graduation Committee and the ASBYU Executive Committee. An applicant for the Senior Class President position will be considered eligible if the person is an upperclassman in good academic standing and will graduate at the end of the year he or she serves. Applicants must have the ability to work effectively with all individuals, be willing to serve as the - Big Screen TV Free Movies The BYU Phone 745 North 100 East, Provo. 375-254- 9 Living Learning Experience On-Camp- us Home experts discuss women's role will Two home economics experts from Pennsylvania State University have been named honorary lecturers of the Camilla Eyring Kimball Chair of Home and Family Life. Elizabeth Ray and Twyla Shear will be speaking at BYU this week and next. Ray, director of the Center for Professional Personnel Development at Pennsylvania State University, is known for her tender but tough approach to maintaining standards of excellence in the field of home economics. She has written numerous articles for national research publications. 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