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Show t - THE SIGNPOST Wednesday, May 23, 1990 w eber seen as metropolitan university By Cyrus McKell Contributing writer to The Signpost The'90s will be a challenging time for higher education as we seek to prepare students for jobs and careers that will require better skills in science and a greater depth of understanding of scientific principles than existed in the past. The commitment of the School of Natural Sciences is to prepare students for careers in science, for graduate school and for educating them to participate in society as thinking citizens. We Better Quality at a Farr Better Price Moving sale everything reduced Diamonds, Wedding rings, 14kt. gold Guarantee: if your diamond does not appraise in writing (within 30 days of purchase) for AT LEAST 40 more than your purchase price, your money will be refunded. 2434 Washington Blvd. Idaho Falls, Ogden, Salt Lake, Denver and Aurora X s s sssssss. s x xPl xxxxxxxx x N s 1 itA xxxxnxxxxx X X f I f. 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Existing relationships must be modified and strengthened to meet the greater demands and new arrangements that will be expected in the next years. For our immediate geographical area there are likely to be many dislocations brought about by changes in defense-support, industries shifting to peace-related products and services. Weber State will be called upon to assist in retraining existing workers and preparing new ones to fill the requirements of industry. High technology industries will need staff who can organize and manage existing, as well as new companies in this area to meet the opportunities that will be developed. No doubt we will see many of our students migrate to the large industrial and business centers of the United State where good jobs will be avail able for those who are well trained and educated. Establishment of a program in May 1990 for training students a metropolitan university. High levels of excellence in preparing students for admission to professional and graduate schools will continue. New courses in Geographic Information Systems will provide students with powerful new computer-aided tools to handle volumes of resource and community data concerning locations and their relationships. Faculty in the geography department will find increasing opportunities to help in planning development projects in the Greater Weber Basin and throughout the region. Many new jobs will be available for these graduates. A grant from the State of Utah Department of Community and Economic Development to form a Center of Excellence in Chemical Technology, will enable a significant contribution from the School of Natural Sciences in the region's economic growth. Currently various faculty members, assisted by their students, are helping local companies solve problems in The Commitment. . . is to prepare students for careers in science, for graduate school and for educating them to participate in society as thinking citizens. as biotechnicians is a move toward helping students prepare for jobs in biotechnology industries here in Utah or nationally. The existence of this program will serve as an incentive to many faculty to constantly incorporate the latest scientific developments in biotechnology in courses and maintain their professional vitality. Other incentives in various departments will serve to encourage faculty members to keep current in their academic specialties so that they can contribute to the level of excellence needed by Weber State to meet the challenges expected of product development and new processes by "transferring technology." Thus, applied research by faculty is helping their students to gain valuable work-related experience. More of this type of activity fostering economic development and easing the transition to a "peace-economy" will be seen. As a "metropolitan university," Weber State will be expected and capable of providing greater assistance in helping Utah participate in national affairs and markets as the state takes advantage of having vital natural resources and a vigorous, well-educated population. Religion revives in '90s The next decade will be one of religious re-awakening say religious leaders affiliated with Weber State. "I feel people will be jaded by the world and will turn towards organized religion," said Father Cummins of the Newman Center. "I think well see a realization that fulfillment doesn't come simply from technological advancement and the, amassment of factual information, but the fulfillment comes as man establishes a relationship with God," said Don Castelton, director of the Ogden LDS Institute of religion. Father Cummins said that through subtle ways, drugs and satanism have hurt enough people from all levels of society that excuses like, "Well, I'm a college student and so I can deal with it," just don't hold up anymore. Many people find that turning to a source of higher strength for help brings happiness back into their life. We are really a materialistic society now. I would hope in the "90s well see people realizing that the teachings of Christ are the source of true happiness and not in the amassing of material things," said Castelton. |