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Show THE SIGNPOST Wednesday, May 30, 1990 Residence Halls get face lift and japanese students 2 Kevin Rosen Staff writer of The Signpost The Weber State College Residence Halls had a busy year with renovations, staff changes and lifestyle adjustments for the residents and staff. Can Mate ' '" 'jj Other college graduate car programs make you jump through more hoops than a circus lion. Forget these gymnastics. Westland Ford has the Ford-Mercury College Graduate Purchase Program. We'll arrange $400 cash back from Ford Motor Company and pre-approved financing from Ford Credit. All you have to do is take delivery from our stock by December 31, 1990 (or place a factory order by October 1, 1990), and graduate with a Bachelor's or advanced degree between April 1, 1989 and December 31, 1990. Was that hard? Pre-Approved Credit To qualify for pre-approved credit, you must have verifiable employment beginning within 120 days of vehicle purchase. Your salary must be sufficient to cover living expenses as well as a car payment. A prior credit history isn't necessary, but if you have one, it has to be satisfactory to Ford Credit. Duck soup. Choose the College Graduate Purchase Program that gives you the car you want and the cash you need. Visit Westland Ford today for all the details. NO ONE TREATS YOU BETTER. In the past year, the Director of Housing Carol Brantmeier, left and Mark McGuire, housing director at Idaho State Univeristy filled the position. His expertise is in the area of administration. McGuire feels the hall directors should do most of the work. This Piece Get You This Piece of Paper. d mm? mw( 0E81 The residence halls received a much needed refurbishing this year. Doors were replaced, water fountains were installed and furniture and carpet were replacedin all lounges. Perimeter lighting around the buildings was added for security. "In one year, I've seen a total facelift," of Paper. . Colestock said. Next year more renovations are planned. Japan Airlines contracted with Weber State to send students here to school; this brings in 100 new students every year. One requirement is they live on campus as a way to learn Enlgish in a very intense environment. JAL administrators requested American roommates to expose their students to expose them to an intenseEnglish environmen.t. Problems occured this year because of the communication barrier. There were also many cultural problems, which took some time for both American and Japanese students, to adjust to. Since this was the first time the residence halls were involved in an international project, the staff needed to be trained on Japanese culture. During fall training class, experts on Japanese culture were brought in to better prepare the staff. CAB'S VIP highlights '89-90 year By Michelle R. Kunzler Staff writer of7ihe Signpost According to Christine Breidt, coordinator for student programs the Volunteer Involvement Program has been one of the most successful programs of the 1989-90 school year. There has been a lot more involvement in the community and on campus," said Jill Fifield, vice president for activities, services and organizations. VIP organized the Volunteer Tax Payers Assistance program at no charge to students. IRS trained the Professional Accounting Society to help students, staff and the public fill out their tax forms. They had a Christmas tree in the Festival of Trees. The students decorated the Woodland Fantasy tree with hand made ornaments including grape vine wreaths, tied bows and birds in nests. It sold at an all time high of $1,500. The money was donated to Primary Childrens Hospital. VIP also sponsors a special Olympic team to compete in the Northern Utah Special Olympics. Two students volunteer their time to be coaches. The team competes in bowling, track and field, floor hockey and many others. VIP also worked with the "Cool it!" program during Earth Week cleaning the campus and planting trees. They are coordinating with them on the recycling bins for the campus. The Films Committee did an excellent job this year presenting Foreign Academy Award winners. "We feel very unique in that we are the only alternative theater in Ogden," said Fifield. The theater has a new screen, projector and sound system. |