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Show OGDEN VALLEY NEWS March Spring Program for Bereaved Parents Begins The spring series of the “Bereaved Parents” program sponsored by Myers Mortuary will begin Thursday, March 9. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Roy Branch of the Weber County Library, 1950 W. 4800 S., : The program will be hosted by Kathleen Braza who will present “To Touch A Grieving Heart,” a rich and sensitive wealth of information about coping with the death of a child The program will continue on an every other Thursday basis, concluding April 20. The program is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend For more information, or for materials on coping with the death of a child, please call Lynda Gomillion at 399-5613. WSU Seeking Presenters for Cultural Exchange Event Weber State University is seeking presenters and groups from along the Wasatch Front to raise cultural awareness by providing interactive demonstrations and presentations at an upcoming campus event. On March 29, event organizers plan to “This isn’t about setting up a booth or handing out brochures,” said event organizer Keith Wilder. “We want this to be an experience that stimulates the senses and engages people—something that immeises them i ina = of cultures and offers host Culture Shock, four hours of demonstra- entcultural customs and traditions.” cultural insights into ethnic, racial, eat reli- gious, orregional diversity. lay for 3 F Or the event,call 626-6349. Visit Weber State University. - tions, presentations, dances, music, poetry and other activities designed to offer a greater awareness and appreciation for all the different cultures that co-exist in our region. The event will take place in WSU’s Shepherd Union Ballroom from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m and will be free to the public. Public Response Prompts Expanded POW Exhibit at WSU’s Stewart Library we by sires . —— ~ , ?. SM aia Gas pag Pree —— = ALLPRO REALTY gee GROUP, THE OGDEN VALLEY NEws UT 84310 INC. MISTY MOUNTAIN P ROP ER TY ae _ = : & $1 Physics offers 16 sections of Introduction to Astronomy educating nearly 1,000 students. Approximately 8,400 people visited the Ott Planetarium or participated in the associated ublic star parties sponsored by the planetarium during the 2002-2003 academic year. The small, cozy environment of the facility lends itself to adapting shows to serve the needs of K-12 school groups. These groups often request shows that specifically address a component of the core science curriculum, and WSU’s planetarium can create customized shows that better explain specific ideas and concepts. Most programs include a 15-minute pre-packaged show and then have 10-15 minutes of live question and answer, often with a hands-on activity. “Astronomy is often called a gateway science,” Ott Planetarium director Stacy Palen said. “It’s generally accessible to students in all areas of study and has developed a reputation for being interesting and fun. That initial excitement can lead students to pursue more in- depth study of astronomy, physics and 2 sciences.” A recently installed Konica-Minolta Mediaglobe digital projector and related technology also allows for other science disciplines to use the planetarium to share and explain concepts. Palen is working with colleagues in the chemistry and geology departments to develop presentations from those fields. Palen said the Ott Planetarium and the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City are among the first facilities in the nation to have full-dome digital projectors, creating an opportunity for Utah to become a pioneer in developing ways to use the technology to enhance education. WSU’s facility has already begun to realize that new role, having recently provided visuals and music for a show to a planetarium in New Orleans. Visit weber.edu/wsutoday for more news about Weber State University. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: EDEN Ogden Valley Specialist 801-824-507 801-870-8456 ESTATE “ 2s Following the opening in Special Collections, “Prisoners of War in Ogden” will stand near the library’s new west entrance on the lower floor oe spring semester. The reopening exhibit e to the general public. a weber.edu/wsutoday for more news about Weber State University. Issue X Ott Planetarium Receives Record Million in Federal Funds Weber State University’s Ott Planetarium has received a $1 million orale from the United States Congress to expand educational opportunities for students throughout the region. The money was earmarked to fund WSU’s Planetarium Learning and New Education Technology (PLANET) project, an effort to expand interest and understanding of science among children in Utah and around the countr A portion of the funding will be used to purchase new computer equipment that will significantly reduce the time it takes to pronew educational shows. The planetarium has recently begun translating star shows into Spanish to reach out to Utah’s growing Spanish-speaking population. The facility’s current educational programs are aimed at third- and sixth-grade audiences; the federal money will allow the planetarium staff to create shows aimed at additional grade levels in Utah and other states. According to Chris Millard, director WSU’s Office of Sponsored Projects, the congressional appropriation is the largest of its kind in school history. “We are very grateful to Rep. Rob Bishop and the entire Utah congressional delegation for their support in making our vision a reality,” said Dale Ostlie, dean of the College of Science at WSU. “This project will help our college build on its strong history of science education outreach to the community and create new opportunities to engage students of all backgrounds.” The planetarium was built in 1969, primarily from privately donated funds from the Ott family. Over the years, the Ott family has continued to be strong supporters of WSU’ facility. Despite its relatively small seating capacity of 60, the facility serves hundreds of college students each semester and is u extensively to educate local schoolchildren, Boy and Girl Scouts, and other groups. In a typical year WSU’s Department of Ken Turner 801-710-8800 Es le PINEVIEW REAL over the fence when we went outside for recess at my elementary school,” said another. “My best friend’s father was an officer on the base, and an Italian POW became their cook. I loved going to their house for dinner!” As patrons visited the exhibit and identified individuals in the now historic photographs, Sarah Langsdon, assistant curator of Special Collections, organized a team to conduct oral history interviews—some with audio or video components. Participants who gave oral history interviews, or who otherwise knew the internees, will be invited. In addition to his book on internees, Powell edited “The Utah History Encyclopedia.” He is history programs manager at the Utah Historical Society and managing editor of the Utah Historical 2 popular photo exhibit at Weber State University that captured the imagination of local residents is reopening next month with a more extensive display. The photographic exhibit “Prisoners of War in Ogden” aroused so much public interest when it opened last fall at WSU’s Stewart Library that it has since been expanded with oral history interviews, additional photographs, and video and audio segments. The exhibit will reopen at 11:30 a.m. on March 9 with speaker Allan Kent Powell, considered the state’s top expert on wartime internees, and author of “Splinters of a Nation: German Prisoners of War in Utah.” Powell will speak in the Stewart Library’s Special Collections area. The exhibit began as a local feature for the theme “Building America’s Defense” at the fifth annual Utah oe beep Symposium. 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