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Show oo 3 TO -a to a) 3 H .0 CO c 3 o .00 0 o .; , I ' ' 1 'I 11 If- " V 11T , , (4 ; 'u Sft ....i.i&x. nta .,.,,,,-,, WERC Text: Ann Stevenson Beginnings and endings, openings and closings, commencements and graduations all are needed and important, especially to Weber State College students. Whenever any door closes, students need to realize that invariably another one opens. At WSC, there's a support center where the door is always open to provide a supportive environment. The Women's Educational Resource Center's (WERC) focus is to uphold the students through the rough spots and frustrations so they can attain their academic and career targets. "Our center makes life here a little easier by giving others assistance. Until we started there wasn't a total resource place for the reentry woman to find out what was available for her. We also have alternatives to problems that seem unsolvable." said Mary Jo LaTulippe, coordinator and counselor of the WERC. The center is continually expanding the type and amount of services offered. Some areas being developed include counseling newly admitted women and those on academic warning and probation, speaking to various organizations, and assisting in the retention of students during their schooling. Additional workshops and classes are offered at the college and through community schools. Another new and tested area is Divorce Mediation. This non-adversarial process helps people dissolve a marriage once the decision to divorce is decided. LaTulippe is one of two in the state of Utah qualified to mediate divorces. The WERC file includes a variety of current information with an emphasis on women's issues in various areas. Each quarter, an Emergency Contact Service is available to all re-entry students. By listing a student's class schedule on a card, the center will locate that person if an emergency situation arises. A recently established fund has been implemented to aid students needing help Women's Educational Resource Center STORYTELLER Anneliese Konkol, who portrays the good witch with the twinkle in her eye, brings ghosts and goblins to life when she tells her wonderful Halloween stories to young and old alike. (Signpost photo: Matthew Brown) CREATING A VALENTINE for her daddy, 4-year-old Kelly Westenskow concentrates on putting the finishing touches to her paper heart. The activity was sponsored by WERC at a weekly Brown Bagger. '(Signpost photo: Oscar Sosa) beyond tuition and books. At present, the center has almost $6,000 in its Scholarship Fund. The money has been acquired over the years from projects such as the WSC Harvest Bazaar, cake walks at homecoming, sale of stuffed animals, and individual as well as group donations. A criteria for the usage of the money is being worked on. ' "We want to find ways both economically and emotionally that will help keep students in college," said LaTullipe. She feels that it's a good investment. As they enter the work force, they will be able to contribute back and help others in their time of need. "(It's) a helping hand type of support program," she said. WERC sponsors "brown baggers" each Wednesday at 12:30. These events have been informative, educational, relaxing and entertaining. The gatherings have allowed the public and college individuals to unwind and enjoy their lunches while listening to various professional people in specialized fields. A few of the wide variety the series offered during the 1985-86 school year included a LECTURE -Dr. Gordon James, associate professor of health education, discussed medical misconceptions versus fact: "AIDS: Educating Ourselves." STORYTELLER -Anneliese Konkol shared some of her lighthearted Halloween stories. FUN FOOD FIXINS-The "Chicken Ladies" shared creative chicken recipes and holiday ideas and treats. BOOK REVIEW -Drs. Richard W. Sadler and ' Richard C. Roberts spoke on their recently published book, Ogden: Junction City. MATHEMATICAL GAMES -Dr. Patricia Henry showed ways to have fun by combining learning and enjoyment. SPEAKER -John R. Sillito discussed "A Heritage of Conflict: Utah Women and Religion." SKIN CANCER WARNING SIGNS -Dr. Wayne E. Smith, dermatologist and dermatopathologist, suggested ways to examine moles that could become malignant. ARTWORK IN QUILTING -Dr. Helen James explained how quilting can be an exciting form of artistic beauty. |