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Show 1840 S. 1300 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 os Volume XXXVII Issue 4 Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 c ' fii .T v( t l nl-- js I ... f , iu iii; ta THE FORUM WESTMINSTER COLLEGE . .iX VM Wins First Game of Conference Season Diversity Lecture Series Tessa last Saturday, Sept. Staff Writer Four panelists shared their unique experiences regarding the cultural intersection of privilege and oppression Tuesday night in the Gore School of Business as the first lecture in the Key Bank Diversity Lecture Series. Fatima Mujtinovic, assistant professor of English, chaired the panel. She explained how race, class, sexuality and gender affect how individuals shape their sense - Sarah Jackson, an African-Americasenior at the University of Utah, was the ahead early in the game and sustaining their lead to win 29 --20. All that was left was to win was game three. The match point was scored by a block from sophomores Maxi Miller and bringing victory to the Griffins with a score of 30 22 That was awesome, said Deborah Overfelt, an outside hitter for the team. It was really great how everyone The lady Griffins raised the rafters of Payne Gymnasium Kate D. Pappas self. Woolf Staff Writer On 'Identity' of R. n first panelist She explained that she felt obligated to form an identity early in life. Otherwise, people could have forced an identity on her. 1 8, as they won three games against the University of Montana-Wester- n in the premiere event of the Frontier Conference season. This wasnt the first time the two teams had crossed paths; just seven days earlier Westminster lost to -3. But the Griffins came back with a UM-Wester- Hall-Spect- - n, pulled together. Indeed, each and every team member played their 1- vengeance this time around, launching an attack of strong blocks, powerhouse serves and in your face kills. We have played them before, so we knew what we needed to do to win, said outside hitter Kegn Hall-Spect- heart out, especially feisty freshman Bree Riet, responsible for numerous kills, and the dynamic duo of Brittany Enniss and Sammie Bickmore, who served, slammed and blocked their way to a number of points. or. President Michael Bassis came out to watch the women work their magic, and was more than pleased with their The first game was as each team scored neck-and-ne- or, ck point after point, but toward the end, Westminster pulled ahead to win 30 24. In game two, the Griffins the stuff showed theyre really made of, pulling skills. - That was great, terrific, it couldnt have been better, he ' UM-Weste- rn See Lecture pg. 8 See Volleyball pg. 8 Brittany Trabert spikes the ball over the net as her opponent attempts to block her shot during the game against UM Western on Sept 18. Informations Commons Offers Coffee, Treats, Study Space Tracy A. Newby Staff Writer Over 100 students and faculty members toured Westminsters new Information Commons on Tuesday, Sept 14. The Information Commons is one of the newest additions to the Giovale Library. As an initiative of Westminsters Strategic Plan, the Information Commons integrates library and technology services and support in a collaborative environment According to library personnel, This new space will allow students and faculty to work together in an open space, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, utilize the Writing Centers services, have access to high-en- d technologies and receive cen tralized assistance for research call the Writing Center or stop by to make an appointment The general computing lab, and technology. The Information Commons Cafe is another welcome addition to the Giovale Library. The Cafe is a designated area where cofee, Soft drinks, and snacks are available for purchase. Students can pay using their meal accounts. The Writing Center, which also opened this semester, offers students, faculty, and staff a space to work on their writing. Trained consultants are available by appointment to assist with many different writing issues. Justin Bain, director of the Writing Center, said Over a dozen students have He already used our services. also said that they will be setappointment ting up an on-licenter. For now, students can ne Cg Page 3 Meet Westminsters three new admission counselors. In offering many workshops throughout the year. The workshops will help students and faculty become familiar with the new services offered in the library. The workshops t 3 - '' nology. years of library experience. She is excited to be working at r t Westminster community has been so welcoming and is very innovative. h i, will located in the basement of the library, has a new look as well. The workstations have been opened up in order to provide larger work areas for students. In addition to the new services in the library, Westminster would like to introduce new library staff members. Jennifer Foy has been hired as the systems librarian. Foy has been working as manager of database design at Ovid Technologies in Sandy. She also brings with her over eight Westminster and said, I really like the faculty, staff and students here. It is such a wonderful community of people. J I also focus on ways to help students utilize research tech- Foy also said, The On Friday, Sept 24, the Lauren Stephan has been hired to fill the library assistant position in technical services. Stephan is a junior at Westminster and has worked at the circulation desk for the past library will hold a research workshop, Library Searching two years. Work For You. Kate Stenehjem has been promoted to technical services assistant Stenehjem can answer questions about ordering library materials or order status. The Giovale Library will be Stop by the Giovale Library to check out the new services, say hello to new staff members, or just pick up a favorite book and a steaming The Easy Way, from 1 a.m. Another workshop will be held from lla.m - noon on 10-1- RefWorks; Making RefWorks cup of coffee. For more information about the Writing Center or to make an appointment, call 832-227To further explore services offered at the Information Commons, call 832-225- 0 1. or www.westminstercollege.edu.C5j GJPage 4 CS Page 6 Students get into the fitness groove with Westminster students speak out about voting. Learn how you can register to vote. weekly jazzercise classes. |