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Show 0 0 0 e Society and the Bottom Line By Brenda Lee Jones As part of the Executive Lecture Bouldlng had the audience smiling, Scries, Kenneth E. Bouldlng, a unique with numerous outbursts of laughter, economist, worldly philosopher and throughout the lecture. recipient of numerous awards, spoke March 22 at 6:30 p.m. In the Gore auditorium to approximately 200 students, faculty and Invited quests. The Lecture Scries, now in Its seventh season, focuses on current management Issues and concepts relating to the theme of "Business, Society, and the Individual." Born In Liverpool, England, Bouldlng was educated at Oxford and the University of Chicago. Me has lived In the United States since 1937 and has taught at many universities In America and Internationally. Bouldlng has been at the University of Colorado In Boulder since 1967 and Is now a Distinguished Professor of economics (emeritus) at that Institution. He Is a research associate and a project director In the program of research on political and economic change at the University's When addressing economic power and improved uses, Bouldlng said that riches depend on two things: individuals producing things others want and owning things others want Bouldlng said, "Organized and unorganized religions have had a profound effect upon society. Small and centered cultures have often made great contributions to society. All cultures have either a positive identity (they know who they are and go toward what they like) or a negative identity (they dont know who they are and go away from what they dont like)." He said that tension is frequently created between these different spiritual values. He said the great problem is learning to balance everything out Is a major number, a sign "Twenty-on- e In of reaching the 21st Century we maturity. Institute of Behavioral Science. are human reaching maturity. We must look A prolific author, Bouldlng has been out for ourselves," Bouldlng said. "I like the president of numerous learned societies, earth. I think this is a nice place. But, we are Including the American Economic a very small part of the universe and a unique Association, the American Association for small the Advancement of Science, the humanpart of time. We must take some responsibility." International Studies Association and the solicited questions from the Having Society for General Systems Research. audience, Bouldlng addressed issues such Dr. Charles Ehln, dean of the School of as: economic war, national debt and the next Business said, "What makes him such a great of the world. power individual is that he Is a true renaissance Dr. John Watkins, economics program man. He Is unique In that he Is extremely asked when Bouldlng began director, modest and down to earth." ; and economics studying Bouldlng Speaking on "The" Spiritual replied, "I started In 1930 why. the in chemistry Foundations of Economic Progress," lab and blew up. I thought I Bouldlng addressed concerns such as: what better geteverything of He said at the time there." out we mean by economic progress, what Is the had economy great problems that had to meant by 'real dollars,' what Increases be solved. He said he did very well on the economic power and improves its uses, and first examinations and was beginning to how the role of organized and unorganized understand the concepts. Then came the religion affect the economy. time for him to read Marx and that was the ' ' Bouldlng said, "Economic progress ' was the rise of economic power put to the end of the understanding. Watkins said, "Westminster is very right uses. The right use of Income is a touchy subject If one is rich he can really Its rare that students have the opportunity mess up. He said that the rich have powers to be exposed to such a great Intellect" that can lead to addictions In areas such as According to Watkins, Bouldlng is a guns, smoking, alcohol and maybe sex. He the of economic theory In stressed that people ought to look at the giant in andrealm social thought in general. "He particular, areas to which they arc devoting their riches. Westminster's third annual Wellness In room 106A (Susan Lyons' office) the has made significant contributions to the In regards to 'real dollars Week will be held the week of April 10. University of Utah will be conducting hearing of conflict, enthropic degradation, Bouldlng study said to tell him what the price of a color education, systems theory and many other Wellness Week was originally created to tests; Westminster's School of Nursing will television set was in 1920 and then he would inform students about health issues. Bill giye blood pressure tests and the University of areas." tell what the 'real dollar was. Simmons of the academic advising office said, Utah Hospital's Peak Academy will test "Basically we are concerned about students cholesterol levels, body fat amounts and do health. We thought that a health awareness blood scanning. week would be a good way to inform and Information booths will be placed In promote healthy students." Syme Lounge with a variety of topics; Starting the week of Saturday, April 8, biofeedback information will be available Elke Hausmann will begin a mini aerobics from Gale Tripp; the Salt Lake AIDS marathon from 9 a.m. until noon. Entrants Foundation will have a representative on will pledge money to participate and this in hand for and and the questions turn will be donated to the Special Olympics Learning Disability Groupanswers; will also have program. Contact Hausmann for further information and conduct tests. "Women, Spirituality, and Power," a details. Staying healthy can be fun and Reheard conference for women of the intermountain , - Westminster Welcomes Wellness Week Spirituality, Women and Their Power area, is scheduled for April 13, 14 and 15 on the Westminster College campus. The event will feature presentations, workshops, and worship "enriched by music, dance, drama," an art exhibit, community celebration, and time for personal reflection. The keynote speaker for the weekend is Meinrad Craghead. an Internationally recognized artist and former Benedictine nun. Her lecture, "God as Our Mother" will relate to topics In spirituality, comparative religions, painting, the work of the creative Imagination, and Jungian psychology. Workshop opportunities will include: Woman to Woman: Where Does Faith Fit? Finding the Compassionate God in Prayer By Adoption and Grace Intentionally Single: A Christian Life Choice Being Sexual, Being Spiritual -Other topics relating to mid-lifa Christian, abuse, marriage, dreams, parenting, and Bible study. For a brochure outlining the complete weekend offerings and registration e, death and dying as Information, contact the Reverend Cheryl P. Moore, Conference Coordinator, at 488-414- 2. Career Comer Marketing Majors - Salesmarketing internship available for Summer. Hotel & hospitality planning products. Part-tim- e commision based. Ask for Internship 11086 The Shaw Center has various activities planned throughout the week: food services at Westminster will be featuring a week's worth of menus based on proper nutrition; Folletts' Book Store will have a book display of health based books; and tours of the new weight room will be scheduled with demonstrations in the proper use of weights. Communication Majors - Advertising agency, prestigious location, needs intern to assist with writing, layout, errands, and other duties. Ask for Internship 11085 in Career Services Office. This is the Place Co-o- p Internship Update: Dining Room will be showing a ski video on Wednesday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. and noon. In addition, there will also be a booth on upcoming recreational events and trips. For further information concerning Wellness Week contact the Academic Advising Office. By Skip Gregory Placement Update: "Westminster's Founder's Day is our Presbyterian Churcli its equivalent of Brigham Young saying This is ownership of the schoolrelinquished to a board of the place,'" said Rick Razzecca, ASWC trustees. In 1983, it officially became Westminster College of Salt Lake City. ASWC President Michael Hansen said Hansen "There is no set date for Ask for job 973 in Shaw 1 1 1. it was to honor the foundation of the school the celebration,said, around the first of usually In 1875. April. This year it is Saturday, April 8." "The school began as a Presbyterian Operations Manager position Razzecca said tickets are on sale for available with a major distributor of Preparatory School," said Chris Tucker, the Founder's Day Dance to be held at 8:30 Janitorial supplies. Salary is negotiable. For current ASWC chief Justice. He said that it p.m. at the Red more Information, ask for Job 974. later became the Salt Lake Collegiate tickets are $10 Lion Hotel. He said the person in advance and Institute and Sheldon Jackson College. "It $15 at the door. per He added that the first 100 has only been Westminster College since people to arrive will receive Workshops: commemorative 1 902," Tucker stated. and glassware He also said that keychains. Resume writing, -- April 6, 4 p.m School records reflect that in 1944 the students should have Interview preparation-Ap- ril picture identification 12, 1 p. to present to college first became an accredited, four-yesecurity. liberal arts institution. And in 1974, the Accounting Majors - graduating seniors: A large Salt Lake employer is looking for an Auditor to perform field audits on Medicare providers. Salary is $21,800. vice-preside- ar April 4, 1989 Issue 21 |