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Show Page 8 Forum January 25, 1985 feature articles ' May T erm Excursions Explore Europe, Africa ' I ? a. t V i V 1 4 1 i 5 i t I . - S' ft by Tammy ! 11! I ii . Armantrout There are three exciting educational travel opportunities available through Westminster College in 1985. A European tour and two safaris to Kenya will be offered. This years annual may Term Exploration will be a tour of Europe, led by Professors Gordon McBride and Ray Ownbey. McBride, director of the history program at Westminster College, has a doctorate in history and has guided several tours of Europe. Ownbey, director of the communications program at the college, has a doctorate in English and has traveled extensively in Europe. According to the travel brochure, the cost of the European tour is $2145, with a $500 reservation deposit due by Jan. 15. However, according to McBride, this date has been changed to Feb. be in by then. 1; all deposits must According to the brochure, travelers leave Salt Lake on April 29 and return 25 days later after visiting Greece, Italy, Germany, France and England. Ownbey feels that, for himself, the highlight of the tour will be the visits to Greece and Italy. From the checking he has done with some travel agencies, Ownbey feels that the price for this tour is very reasonable. Included in the price are all plane fares, hotel reservations, breakfasts, 12 dinners, transportation for organized activities and guided tours listed in the itinerary. In addition to organized activities there will be several free days offered so travelers can do their own exploring. For those wishing credit, three hours of interdisciplinary credit are available for those who keep a daily journal during the trip. There are two safaris to Kenya available in Left: Gordon McBride and Ray Ownbey & re leading the trip to Europe. Above: Michael Popich, to Maggie Aloia, Barry Quinn, Anwar Hussein and Bob Warnock are planning two trips Africa this May Term. May and June. Both safaris can be taken with either 16 or 20 days of travel. Michael Popich, assistant professor of philosophy, Barry Quinn, professor of biology, Robert Warnock, professor of biology and Anwar Hussein, who has 23 years experience as a safari guide in East Africa, are involved in the preparation and planning of these safaris. The first safari will leave on May 9, with those who opt for the 16 day tour returning on May 25, and the others on May 29. The departure date for the second safari is June 20, with return dates of June 26 and 29. According to the itinerary, travelers will u visit the Samburu Game Preserve, Lake National Park, and Masi Mara Game Preserve to name a few, where they will view lions, giraffes and elephants. Other exciting activities will be a tour of Mombassa, which Popich lists in the itinerary as one of the most cosmopolitian towns on the continent Travelers will be able to snorkel on the reef of the Kenyan coast at the Malindi Marine National Park. Possibly available as an option of the June trip is a five day climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dr. Popich said they expect about 45 to 50 people on the safaris. Na-kur- t classified ads A & W Computerized Word Processing. Fast, efficient reasonable rates. Marsha 583-132- 3. Couch For Sale $25. Cali Sheri ext 484-765- 1 291. Advertising Salespeople Wanted. In- creased commissions, excellent experience. 1 Call the Forum office ext 291. United Surplus now in Sugar House. Full line of military surplus from clothing to survival equipment 1201 East 2100 South 484-765- 486-391- 2. The only nice thing about being imperfect the joy it brings to others. Doug Larson is Churches Fund Private Education by Karin Jaffie Considering their commitment to private education a very important value, several church organizations provide financial aid of different forms to Westminster College and some of its students. Last spring a group of representatives from the United Presbyterian Foundation, and more recently representatives for the Methodists and the United Church of Christ have visited the campus to evaluate what kind, and how much financial aid in the forms of grants, scholarships and student loans should be given to the school. The representatives, according to Dean of Students Debbie Jenkins, who coordinates their visits, were. overall, really pleased. Jenkins said, They found that the morale was very high among faculty, staff and students. They also noticed that the people who are here have a commitment to private education." Other observations made by the representatives were that the Nightingale Library has a lot of religious literature, but that there should be more quantity and quality of media equipment in the library. Jenkins said, They were concerned about the low pay of staff and faculty. The United Church of Christ gave us a lot of iedas for grants to write to help raise salaries. The religious organizations have various ways and reasons for improving the education received at private institutions. Accormng to Jenkins, Theyre looking for a place they feel comfortable sending their students to. Its not what they get out of it, its part of their values. They want people in their congregations to be better educated." The churches also provide a service to Westminster College by having it on their list of recommended colleges. Jenkins said, We have five or six students who found out about Westminster through the United Church of Christ Its not 10 percent but its certainly substantial. Contributing more than the other churches put together is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. According to Jenkins, Westminster receives the money in the form of a grant with, No strings attached, and thats nice. Jenkins said that 47 percent of Westminster students are LDS, but only approximately 20 percent are active. According to Jenkins, Private education would not exist without funding. Churches feel very strongly about private education, thats why they help fund it" |