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Show Monday, September 19, 2005 The Signpost Page 10 Catholic continued from fron t Weber State University Student Association Student Senate Agenda Monday, Sept. 19,2005 I. Call to Order .. , _ U. Roll Call HI. Moment of Silence IV. Minutes/Agenda V. Announcements a. Chris Russell: marketing training after senate b. Alex Lund: voter registration drive c. Chris Lim: "Meet Your Student Leaders" event for Emphasis Week Father Casimir Bemas, abbot of the Monastery of the Holy Trinity near Huntsville, talks about the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the world today. About 50 people gathered in the Stewart Library's Special Collection room to hear his speech. "The light of the church, for we who are Catholics, is very much like the comparison of the stained-glass window/' Bemas said. "From the outside, that window may look very dirty, dingy or bland. But when you go inside and see the beautiful colors, it is almost overwhelming." Bemas took time to explain the church from a historical point of view. He analyzed the beliefs and traditions from the early church and explained how those have evolved through the centuries to create a simple explanation of doctrine called a catechism. Much of the Roman Catholic Church rides on both these catechisms and also the interpretation that Pope Benedict XVI delivers. The pope has the power to change some doctrines; but most others, he cannot. Paul Clayton, WSU Honors Committee chairman, said the purpose of these forums is to encourage discussion about important issues. "People go through their daily lives "People go through their daily lives often oblivious to the important issues that are being discussed/' - Paul Clayton, WSU Honors Committee chairman often oblivious to the important issues that are being discussed/' Clayton said. "It's an opportunity to bring some of those issues here to campus and provide an opportunity for students to get involved and to think about it and ask questions." Jeff Smith, WSU Honors Student Council committee assistant, worked closely with Clayton to organize this and many upcoming forums. "We know what we want to do," Smith said. "We just have to implement it." Upcoming forum topics include: state budgets and education, the United States military in the world, religious intolerance and a seminar titled "Fast Food, America and the World." Organizers of these events hope to have a similar turn out as they did during Wednesday's forum. "We were only expecting 20 to 25, but were pleased to see that 47 showed up, including off-campus visitors/' Smith said. Some students in attendance were part of the Eccles Fellows Seminar, a one-credit-hour class that attends the forums, then discusses them in groups the following week. The class exposes students to issues in today's world - like the Roman Catholic Church - and it offers honors credit. "I think Father Bernas was well received and we plan to organize several more forums like this one," Smith said. You can leave a message for reporter Chris RippHnger by calling 626-7655. W8USISNP0ST.COM I t Donate plasma VI. Special Business a. Chris Russell: constitution review b. Tom Sconiers: African-American students charter ratification c. Chris Urn: Applied Science and Technology charter ratification d. Todd Ferrell: Arts and Humanities charter ratification e. Josh Borges: Business and Economics charter ratification f. Andrea Cluff: Davis Campus charter ratification g. Matt Johnson: Education charter ratification h. Alex Lund: Health Professions charter ratification i. YeseniaPalomo: Hispanic students charter ratification j. Anna Byrd: Honors Charter Ratification k. PacomeZokou: International students charter ratification 1. Dustin Shoemake: Native American students charter ratification m.Jason Allison: Nontraditional students charter ratification n. Jason Allison: Social Sciences charter ratification ^IKL0. Kelie Babcock: Disabilities' students charter ratification p. Jeremy Pyper: Traditional students charter ratification q. Gregory Burton: Veteran students charter ratification VII. Old Business VUL New Business 'a. Committee Reports 1. Student Affairs: gondola and WSU, more handicapped parking, wireless Internet in science building 2. Academic Affairs:financialaid process, capacity for physiology classes in science/nursing depts. 3. Campus and Community: gondola and WSU, cigarette cans DLPariiamentarlan Comments X. Advisor Comments XI Adjournment Your new DVD could be someone's GET A $ 5 B0NUS First Time Donors Present this coupon on your first visit Receive up to $180 a month and give life to patients in need. Donate plasma. It's easy & simple. BioLife PLASMA SERVICES I Local Office 1513 N. Hillfield Rd., Suite 3 (801) 775-8020 801-393-8606 3073 Harrison Blvd. Odgen, UT 84403 iEICO. A 15-minute call could save you 15%. Call for an appointment today. www.biolifeplasma.com Ask for Student Discount |