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Show t i O WSC grads placed in jobs Camp volunteers needed Eighty-five percent of the 1986-87 Weber State College graduates were placed in jobs or graduate school according to a recently released placement report. The School of Allied Health had the highest percentage of placement with 92 percent. However, they showed the lowest average salary; $8,386 below the national average. WSC journalism graduates exceeded the national average salary by $4,356. Art exhibit accepts entries The Kimball Art Center in Park City is accepting entries through May 20th for an open painting exhibition to be held during the month of June. Artists are limited to submitting one to three original paintings which have been completed in the past year and have not previously been exhibited at the Kimball Art Center. Vcrn Swanson, Director of the Springville Museum of Art, will serve as juror for the exhibition. Swanson will be selecting the paintings that will be a part of the exhibition and will also designate five paintings as Juror's Awards. One of those will be selected to receive the Kimball Art Center's $500 cash award. Interested artists can obtain further information by contacting the Kimball Art Center at (801) 649-8882. Health fair slated locally Good health is a key factor in how you feel, both physically and mentally. With this in mind, St. Benedict's Hospital, Newgate Mall and KDAB 101-FM are sponsoring a free health fair on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21. The fair will be held at the Newgate Mall (Wall Avenue and Riverdale Road) and will run Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Health education is a big part of the health fair and there will be many professionals participating in learning centers. Offered at the fair will be free height and weight checks,;-; blood pressure testing and visual acuity screenings. There will be information concerning glaucoma, hearing, cholesterol and more. As part of the celebration of the WSC Centennial, the Signpost will be highlighting events and notable dates that have occurred on campus throughout the years. Monday, May 16,1923 Final high school graduation exercises (high school classes discontinued). Tuesday, May 17, 1923 First Associate of Arts degree awarded. Wednesday, May 18, 1924 Orson F. Whitney delivers Baccalaureate address. Thursday, May 19,1927 Literary journal awards program Ivan Jones, Wilma Rubcnstein, Thelma Scowville honored. Friday, May 20, 19o5 Baseball team wins state championship. Anyone interested in submitting Centennial information to the Signpost, please call us at626-7105. Are you looking for a way to start your summer off right? The Muscular Dystrophy Association needs your help at the 1988 Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp. The camp will be held June 13-18 and volunteers are needed to be the arms and legs for children with neuromuscular diseases. There is no cost to a volunteer except your time and enthusiasm. With your help, an M.D. child can enjoy wheelchair sports, swimming, laughter and many other fun activities. For more information call the MDA office at486-5937. Writ a lttr to rti editor v : ) Signpost Monday, May 16, 1988 5 Club adds international flare to WSC Club International received the ARO Organization of the Month award for March 1988. During the coming year, the club will be adding two new officers, one to assist in fund raising for activities and one to work on a program to host newly arrived international students. In recognition of Weber State's approaching centennial, it seems appropriate that international students be highlighted as the vital components of the studentbody they have become. Weber State's founder, Louis Moench, himself an immigrant, advanced the notion of providing a practical education which would "enable students to cope with the difficulties of life." i AMP RICA FIRST s.; : "r-1--. . ,; " i AMERICA FIRST K - I - fem i : r ' : 1 j tim A nits lUSststlJ.-. |