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Show 8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012 THE SIGNPOST Women continued from page 4 ity, a number of displays honoring significant women throughout history, and parties celebrating women's education and empowerment. "Every year we've done things from your standard film screening and panel discussion and lectures, but we've also done things as wild as the costume contest we had last year, where you dressed up as your favorite historical female, and a Jeopardy challenge," Angell said. "It just really depends. We have a subcommittee of our executive council that will plan Women's History Month activities for us and help us come up with ideas every year." Another aspect of women's history focused on was international women and their cultures. "It's a great month, a great time to learn about women, not just women in the United States, but international women as well," Angell said. The women's studies department co-sponsored an event called the Women's Educational and Community M arsh continued from page 4 Outreach Enhancement event. This event invited international women students to the Your Community Center of Ogden, where they could remove their traditional burkas and socialize with others. "We've done this event twice; this will be our second time," said student Belia Alvarado. "What it is is that we have a lot of international students that wanted to have a social event. That's how it all started. The women can only take their burka off around other women." Alvarado said the event has been popular both years, and many of the international women students hope it can happen again next year. "This was for women only, so they can really express anything that they want to among other women," Alvarado said. "We had speakers; we had entertainment. Everyone that went said they had a really good time, and they really enjoyed it. They shared their stories about how much education has helped them and empowered women." In conjunction with the international wom- en's theme, a presentation of traditional Chinese female attire was given and the movie The Joy Luck Club was shown. Afterward, students were able to ask members of the WSU Chinese Club questions about their culture. "In addition to doing events on our own that we will host, we try also to partner with other departments to host events," Angell said. "The history department always brings a speaker during Women's History Month, and we try to cosponsor with them. We try to work with the Women's Center; the Center for Diversity and Unity we have very close ties with. Even if we're not directly sponsoring or co-sponsoring, we see the benefit in getting the word out about women's issues." Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com . Weber is evolving and is more competitive now than it ever has been." Brad said receiving this degree will help give him more of a competitive edge in the job market. "If you don't have a degree, they just look over you," Brad said. "You can have all the experience in the world, but now employers are so picky. Just saying you have an associate's degree will put you up a higher notch over somebody with no degree at all." Blake, 29, will receive his Bachelor of Science in organizational communication. He has spent six years working toward his degree, and said he is still deciding what the next chapter in his life will be. "This is the 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' question that I haven't answered for myself yet," Blake said. "I should probably think about that soon." Blake became a member of the debate team two years ago as a way to become more involved with the school. He said he feels a much stronger bond to WSU, and that it definitely helped his school experience overall. "It makes you feel a part of the fabric to get involved," Blake said. "Other than that, you are just a student who shows up for a couple hours a day and do it because you have to. Once you get involved, you come to school for a reason. Just the experience becomes personal, and Weber has opened opportunities through involvement." Brandon, 25, is the youngest of the three sons, receiving his bachelor's degree in political science with a legal studies minor. He said he is excited to move on to the next step in life. During his time at WSU, Brandon became involved with different programs and activities offered on campus. He ran for the student senate, was a member of the College Republicans and hosted the former radio program The Informer. He also participated in mock trial and won the best All-Regional Witness Award recently. "I was the 'expert accident reconstructionist,"' Brandon said. NEW FITNESS CENTERS Stromberg Arena Expansion coming to campus! Wildcat Village Fitness Center Davis Campus Fitness Center ATTEND A SESSION SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS We'll feed you PIZZA! Monday April 2, 12:30-1:30pm Davis Campus, 2nd floor I: "The Haven", across from Bookstore Monday April 2, 7-8pm Swenson 80 Tuesday April 3, 12-fpm Shepherd Union Lair Tuesday April 3, 4-5pm z STUDENTS ET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! There are several facility projects occurring at Weber State University that will impact Campus Recreation Fitness programs and equipment. Attend an input session to learn more about these projects, and to share your ideas on types of fitness equipment and Davis Campus, Room 114 Wednesday April 4, 12-fpm Shepherd Union Lair Monday April 9, 6-7pm Wildcat Village Building 1 2nd Floor Lobby PLEASE RSVP weber.edukampusrec At bottom of page click which meeting you will attend programming you would like to see at Weber State University. Weber State University After graduation, Brandon will travel to Washington, D.C. to complete an internship with Senator Mike Lee. Brandon's wife Jennifer is a junior who will receive an Associate of Science degree. She is originally from New Mexico and moved to campus through the Weber Edge Program. Jennifer said she loves WSU, especially since she met her husband in the political science department. "I met Brandon here in an internal politics class," Jennifer said. "We were friends for a while and then started dating a year later. We've been married two years this summer. Weber State brought us together." Each family member said they were very excited to graduate all at once. "It binds us all together when we get to achieve something at once, and it's cool to do it as a family," Jennifer said. Comment on this story at wsusignpost.corn. Pl ates continued from page 4 based on many things, including grades, economic status, community service and/or major. Students may apply online at www.alumni.weber.edu . The association is currently accepting applications. Most applicants have an alumni sponsor. However, anyone can apply. WSUAA does require a minimum GPA of 2.5. The purchase of the license plate does not include membership into WSUAA, although any donation to the scholarship fund above $25 allows people to get the WSU plates. The alumni fee is $35 for an annual single membership, and all the money goes to help the university and the students. Alumni membership does include the opportunity to get a WSU license plate. Discounts for membership are available when purchasing for three or more years. There are many new benefits to the WSUAA, including two free tickets to one of each ticketed sporting events with two-for-one tickets after that and a free parking pass to the Dee Events Center parking lot with free shuttle to campus. This is in addition to the previous benefits, which include discounts to performing arts events, the Swenson Gym, insurance, Wildcat Wilderness Recreation Center and campus stores. Anyone interested in obtaining a WSU license plate can go to www. alumni. web er. e du and click on the "Get Involved" link. Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com . Campus Recreation is supported by student fees. |