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Show THE u:mvmtSITY JOURNAL• S0U::t'HERN UTAHp:NIVERSITY • MONDAY~ MARCH 25, 1996 L-~_.;.:.~......._--..::.._.z...;;;.. ...,;;. ·· ~ THE CAMPUS ~,===~-==...:::::====:::::==::::=====a-~ '~· ·~~~~~;.:.::_...;_•~~...;_,;,;._~~·~·..;;..;·: ....;~ , ;;.._...:.:.;·~ -:..-:..;:.:..:::.~·~ · _i;.;;i:;._..:,~~~~_;;;,..:...;;....... helps Statue to celebrate Cannon Alun1ni organization • • • pron1ote ties to un1vers1ty Nation's first woman state senator to be lauded plans to place in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda a statue of Cannon and invites the public to celebrate the event with JOURNAL STAFF WRITER them. Commissioned by the group to create 1996 marks the great state of Utah's the bronze statue of Cannon, Laura Lee centennial year, an event hardly Stay, an experienced artist with works overlooked by state officials and on display throughout Utah and other patriotic citizens. As preparations for the celebration states, boasts a unique quality of work begins, the state finds itself looking which captures the spirit of life in her forward to recognizing a joint subjects. Linda Blanchard,acting director of centennial. Along with the state's Turning Point at SUU, heads the affairs centennial, the state will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of ...------.,------. concerning the Centennial Statue Project here at the Martha Hughes Cannon's election to the Utah university. An enthusiastic senate. This election gave supporter of the project, Cannon the distinction of Blanchard offers a quote being the first woman by Sharon Percy state senator elected in Rockefeller to describe the nation. the importance of the Cannon was elected to statue's commissionthe Utah State Senate in "Women are not the better half. They are the November, 1895, and took office in January, 1896. other half. But in government, they are the Adding to her list of jobs those of wife, mother, missing half." educator and physician, Blanchard said that the she was recognized greatest contribution an internationally as a great Linda Blanchard individual can make to the project-which will advocate of women's suffrage. cost an estimated She was also a key contributor in the $120,000-would be through monetary contributions. establishment of the first school for She said that she and others greatly nurses in Utah and the Utah Board of Health. Her major legislative appreciate any donations and believe that all money is going toward a very contributions dealt with public health worthy cause. Any one interested in issues and the rights of women and children. making a donation can contact Linda On July 24, the Martha Hughes Blanchard at 865-8042 for more Cannon Centennial Statue Commission information. By PHILIP VAN TREUREN Experience the magic of Utah's newest and most exciting jazz/b .... .et company! 'Diruuaf,yf~~ ,2t•','r..,, ...z7J , ··V" ' ·::'.:·:· The Apple Polisher is coming up on April 17. Essex explains this activity as being a way to recognize JOURNAL STAFF WRITER outstanding professors at the "The Student Alumni Organization university. Participants of the organization helps tie students to the university," choose professors that they feel said Marlo Jensen, adviser to the deserve some extra recognition and Student Alumni group on campus. present them with an award at a The organization is in its third year barbecue held in their honor. of establishment at SUU. The zero year reunion is the As a program that is available at association's way of sending off the most universities, it serves as a way schools newest alumni. to promote ties back to the university upon -~~~~~~~-i During the week of 1 graduation, a zero year graduation. reunion is held for all Service activities and graduating seniors as a fund raisers are held way to celebrate their throughout the year. years at the school. According to Jen sen, New projects on the these are held with the calendar for the group goal to encourage include part icipation in students to support the the university's Career alumni of the university, Fair. and to gain pride in their The fai r, to be held school. Apri l 11 , is ru n through Karen Essex, president SUU's Placement of the group, described a Office. The Student few of the activities that Alumni organization the group sponsors will help host th is including " Finals yea r's fa ir. Marlo fensen Survival Kits." These kits can be - -- - - - - -- - Essex said that the group also hopes to purchased by family and establish an internship progra m. friends of SUU students to be Ideally, the group will contact SUU delivered during finals week. alumni and set up internships thro ugh The kit includes "necessities" such as food and a T-shirt to encourage and them in their place of business. Students that want to be involved in support the student during their tests. the Student Alumni organization can This has been a fun and s uccessful contact Jensen in the Administration activity for Student Alumni and will Building at 586-7832 for an be done again at the end of spring application and details. quarter, said Essex. 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