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Show MONDAY, JANUARY 14,2008 • THE COLLEGE TIMES News A3 Empowering your tomorrow Conference designed to inspire youth in education and career opportunities Sarah Brimhall Dave Iba / College Times Julie Baker Bagley introduces exchange student Ashley Hirowatari to the student government in a recent meeting. EXCHANGE from A1 to look for future employment opportunities. "Going away not only created a sense of independence, but every door of life is opened - culturally, academically and socially," ;aid Michelle Ankenbauer, SUNY College at Buffalo to the University of South Carolina. To be eligible for the program, a student needs to be a full-time student at their home college, have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA, and be of good standing academically, personally and finan- cially. Annually, 97% of students who apply are placed in their desired campuses. For more information about this opportunity, contact Julie Baker Bagley at bagleyju@uvsc.edu, SCl05e or 863.6750. The Equity Education Center at UVSC hosted "Empowering Your Tomorrow," intending to raise awareness on career opportunities for 6th to 12th grade boys and their parents. A 2006 study found that only 35 percent of college graduates are male. The study also reports that young men account for nearly all disciplinary action within the classroom and the majority of dropouts. The conference was over five hours long and introduced a variety of career choices the boys can pursue if they continue their education. The conference featured 22 workshops ranging from accounting and forensics to dental hygiene and robotics. Parents as well as educators were encouraged to attend with and take workshops on how to help the boys succeed in their education and support vocational pursuits. "Empowering Your Tomorrow" is similar to "Expanding Your Horizons," a math, science and technology conference designed for girls. Although "Expanding Your Horizons" has run for 22 years, this is the second year for the boy's conference. The girl's conference will be held March 1. Connie Vincent, director of conferences and workshops at the Equity Education Center, estimated 200 boys to attend. She hopes the conference will help motivate the boys in doing well in school and learning skills that will better prepare them to continue their education as well as pursue a career. OATA TERMINATION CLOSET GT 343 Keep someone's future ;v \" Need More Cash? Earn up to $70 this wee! Donate Plasma to Save Lives Earn up to $240 month for just-a few* hours each week! We need your help & are willing to pay you for your time. Millions of people every day rely on the generous donations from people like you to go on living. iba / College Times What goes on in the 'Data Termination Closet' located in GT 343? With such a mysterious description, the room has caused some curiosity. Is it a shredding room where all the student records are eliminated after they are no longer needed? Actually, the room is much less interesting than the name suggests. It is the room where-all the wiring is connected and hooked up. Must bring ID, proof of residency and social security number. Bring this ad in for an extra $5 your first lime. . vi; Phone Number: 801.235.9800 • M-JF7"AM"to7PM" Sat. 8 AMto 3 PM 349 East University Pkwy. Corner of University and State, just behind Sizzler and Big 5 „ • : y VU"i UNIVERSITY PKWY. \ * Service Council r -: 1 tC January 21, 2008 9am-12pm W I have a dream..." "••:•<•>,•> '• Make it a Day on% not a Day off *Meet at BYU Wilkinson' Center to participate in.fe several community service For more info go to SClOl STUDENT LIFE cca •'/ A ; y call863-8X§|> t 'Behind the 2008 Election With America s Funniest \ News Reporter" |