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Show Page 10 THE SIGNPOST Great Society LOyJLaJLZSJL!LSJL The other day I received a very interesting and reassuring letter in the mail, It was interesting in that it criticized something that I had written and it was reassuring because it showed that someone actually reads my column. The letter was from Mr. Karl G. Wood who is the director of housing at Weber State College. The director disagreed with several of my statements that appeared in an article a few weeks ago concerning the dorms. He suggested that I should have obtained some "first hand information" from him before I printed the article. Mr. Wood failed to realize that having never lived in the dorms I know very little about them so I interviewed the people who I felt could give me "first hand information." I consulted the students who actually live in the Residence Halls. The entire purpose of the column was to make people aware of some of the problems that exist in the dorms and not just to criticize the program. The director's letter is proof that my column served it's intended purpose. I was very pleased to receive Mr. Wood's letter and his opinions. He invited me to meet with him for further discussion about the matter. However, I attempted to make arrangements to meet with Mr. Wood and he, unfortunately, was out-of-town. So, I must resort to the next best defense for him and the dorm program by including his letter in my column this week. Dear Judy: I read with interest your "Great Society" article in the Signpost printed April 21, 1967, concerning the Residence Halls. It's unfortunate that I didn't have the opportunity to visit with you, or perhaps you have the opportunity to visit with some of our Head Residents prior to your writing the article to understand some things that have been done and to get some first-hand information, which I feel you would find very interesting to publish. As you were writing the article, we were in the process of interviewing more full time people to employ in the Residence Halls to as-sit us in the maintenance. I'm sure it's very easy to criticize and more difficult to suggest positive recommendations. For your information light bulbs are available immediately to every student living in the Residence Halls; there is no need for anyone to "study in the dark for three days." We have hired in the past, during this year, Judy, at least six students living in the halls to serve as our maintenance help, and we find-that people would rather work at Second Street for $2.20 an hour or at the Internal Revenue Service for $1.85 than for the wage we can pay them, $1.25 , on the campus. I agree with you that there is some real benefit to be had in communication between the Residence Hall students at Weber State, but I'm confident that the campus is large enough to have two functions on the same evening. We do intend to coordinate with the Student Union, because our activities are scheduled through their office, and when we schedule an activity, it is with their granting permission.I would be very very pleased to have the opportunity to visit with you some time concerning our new Residence Halls and other programs which we will include as part of these Residence Halls. I consider, in my personal philosophy as Director of Housing, that the Residence Halls offer as much opportunity for an education as the classroom to many students. If, in the future, Judy, you would like information to write in the Signpost concerning housing, I'd be most anxious to supply you with any information that you might desire concerning the Residence Halls. If you have ever lived in a Residence Hall, I'm sure you understand the many opportunities as well as some of the problems which exist in a Residence Hall situation. As you mention in the article, the dorm life has improved, and we are confident that it will continue to improve.For your information, we have 65 of the women students living in the halls who are returning next year and about 35 of the men who have asked to return so far, and it's apparent that we will have sufficient demand to nearly fill our Residence Halls before the end of this year. I have been in contact with the newly elected Student Body Officers, and I am confident that with their help we can resolve many of the problems of the involvement of the Residence Hall students in the campus activities, which I feel, as you do, is extremely important for the growth of the College at this time. I'd appreciate visiting with you personally, Judy, any time that I can be of help to you or to any other members of the Signpost Staff. We appreciate this article in the Signpost, and we'd appeciate others perhaps a little more positive in the approach. Sincerely, Karl G. Wood, Director of Housing Golf City LIGHTED DRIVING RANGE 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course Golf Equipment Sales Service Rentals STUDENT RATES: 65c Weekdays; 85c Weekends Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day 5600 So. Harrison Blvd. - Phone 392-4598 I hi ; May 12, 1967 Deadline Set For'67AWS Applications Applications for A.W.S. appointed officers are now available at the main desk of the Union Building. Interested girls should obtain an application, fill it out, and return it to the main desk by Monday, May 15. A grade point of 2.25 is required. Positions that are available are: I.A.W.S. Contact, Historian, and Reproter. Two Sigma Delta Phi fraternity men make tertain Ann Degiogio will attend "Western Week" as they brand her with the initials of Sigma. Sigma Plans Carnival Sigma Delta Pi are to be the sponsors of a unique carnival to be held on May 19 on lower quad. The entrants for the various events are to be girls only but the guys are more than welcome to be spectators. Events that are slated for the afternoon are: greased pig chase, tug-a-war contests, obstacle course races, find the penny hunt, pie eating contest, water races, sack races, three-legged race, wheel barrow race. Points will be given to the girls organization whose members win the most events. Points will also be given to the participants with the most original costumes. Anne Fanny, Lulu, Little Abner are examples of cartoon characters that can be portrayed. Each participant must have "Sigma Delta Pi" written, sewn, or branded on the seat of their pants. A trophy will be given to the group with the most accumulated points. Hamburgers, popcorn, soft drinks will be sold at the carnival for the hungry spectators and participants. Also, that evening, as a conclusion of the day's activities, Sigma will sponsor a stag or date Stomp in the parking lot. A girl will be crowned as the queen of the carnival. 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