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Show Times Newspaper Thursday, October 2, 2003 Page A9 1 Help avert a crisis PROVO, Utah-September Utah-September 29, 2003 - When the phone rings at the Crisis Line of Utah County, a volunteer's answer may mean the difference between life and death. Each year, the Crisis Line receives over 4,000 calls concerninga vast majority of problems like depression, abuse and loneliness. Nearly 300 of these calls come from people contemplating contem-plating suicide. "Our main focus is answering calls from members of the community com-munity that are struggling and are in need of help," said Brett Wilkey, co-director of the Crisis Line. Volunteers help each caller based on their specific specif-ic needs. "The purpose of the Crisis Line is to help callers find solutions to their problems prob-lems through personal and community resources," Wilkey said. "It is important for our volunteers to be objective listeners so they are able to better understand under-stand the needs of the caller." The need for volunteers at the Crisis Line remains constant because it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a UVSC: Building the Leaders of Tomorrow Thousands of Utah students stu-dents will again hone their leadership skills at Utah Valley State College's annual annu-al leadership confrence. UVSC continues its quest of being a resource of leadership leader-ship education for the college col-lege and the Utah Valley area. The UVSC Center for the Advancement of Leadership will hold it 4th annual confrence con-frence on October 7, 2003. Keynote speakers include baseball great, Dale Murphy, world-renown motivational speaker, Dan Clark and popular comedian comedi-an and impersonator Jason Hewlett. The confrence begins at 9 a.m. in the McKay Events Center on the Orem Campus, and concludes con-cludes at 1 p.m. The confrence continues to gain recognition and increased attendance with every year. Participants range from high school students, stu-dents, college students and community members. The ffirst year Rulon Gardner was a speakr to 600 participants, that number num-ber swelled t oover 3,000 last year to hear Steve Young and Sheri Dew speak. This year confrence planners are expecting 4,000 participants. Along with the keynote speakers there will be 22 breakout sessions that cover topics ranging from what it takes to be a leader, the color code and the leadership lead-ership style of General Patton. There are also 2 breakout sessions focused on entrepreneurs. "Our goal is to provide leadership education to students stu-dents from kindergarten through college," said Wesley Nitters, acting director direc-tor of the Center for the Advancement of Leadership. "The ideal time to teach leadership skills is while the individual is young." The center has also developed three programs besides the confrence to teach leadership education. "No Greater Heroes" is made up of UVSC student athletes focused on character charac-ter education and dedicated to community giving. "No Greater Heroes" serves the communtiy through educational educa-tional shows. Approximately 50,000 elementary ele-mentary students in over 70 schools throughout Utah County have participated. "Why Try" was created to provide simple hands-on solutions for helping youth overcome challenges. The goal of "Why Try" is to help youth answer the question "Why try in life?" during times when they are frus week. Volunteers may choose from five different three-hour shifts. "We ask each volunteer to commit to at least four months of service serv-ice and work one three-hour three-hour shift a week," said Vanessa Ashby, co-director of the Crisis Line. When community members mem-bers volunteer at the Crisis Line, they become more aware issues in the community. commu-nity. "Volunteering at the Crisis Line gives people real life experience in dealing with the diverse needs faced by our community members," mem-bers," Ashby said. "Volunteers leave with a greater sense of awareness and appreciation for the difficulties dif-ficulties that are experienced experi-enced everyday and often go unrecognized." The Crisis Line will need more volunteers to answer incoming calls during December as many of their student volunteers will be out of town during the holiday holi-day break. In addition to the Crisis Line, the following volunteer volun-teer opportunities are available avail-able throughout Utah County: Make a difference in the community. Old rivals come trated. High school and college students can obtain a leadership lead-ership certificate by taking 15 credit hours of leadership leader-ship and business courses. This certificate will go on the official transcript of each student. There is also a bachelor degree with an emphasis in leadership that is a vailable to students. "We feel there is a tremendous need in the community and around the world for leadership education," educa-tion," said Bitters. 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Members of the community are encouraged to participate partici-pate by donating canned food items at various locations. loca-tions. Community members can also purchase a "blue" or "red" college logo to be displayed at participating locations. Community Action Services seeks to assist the economically disadvantaged, disadvan-taged, elderly and community commu-nity members with disabilities disabili-ties in taking control of their lives. It offers crisis assistance and problem solving for families facing emergencies. Examples of emergency financial assistance assis-tance are emergency shelter, shel-ter, food, housing, employment employ-ment and counseling. Volunteers are needed for various programs and activities activ-ities within Community Action's network. Opportunities include visiting visit-ing with the elderly, collecting collect-ing and sorting food donations dona-tions and mentoring youth in Utah County. Find friends at the Cambry House. 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As volunteers become involved in the resident's lives, spirits are lifted and lasting friendships are formed. The United Way of Utah County Volunteer Center is the only comprehensive source of information for volunteer opportunities in our community, connecting potential volunteers to opportunities where they will make the most difference differ-ence according to their skills and talents, as well as have a good experience while serving. For further information regarding these and other volunteer opportunities oppor-tunities available in Utah County, contact the United Way Volunteer Center weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 374-8108. You may also contact United Way via e-mail volunteerunitedwayuc.org or search the Volunteer Opportunities database on the United Way of Utah County Web site at www.unitedwayuc.org. Call vets listed or 1-866-PETS FIX or visit www.utahpets.org. Get 'em fixed by month six for healthier, happier pets! FIXoKi tour1 rr You will always remember. RVSP form Name Phone Number Number of people attending $15 a plate Total amount$ Cancer survivor? Yes No Please send a check along with this form to ensure your reservation. Send this form to CUMC Oncology 1055 N. 500 W. Provo, UT 84604 Questions? Calt 374-2367 Two new professorships for UVSC School of Business Professors in colleges thoughout the country aspire to be recipients of a professorship, and two faculty fac-ulty member in Utah Valley State College School of Business are no exception. Christoher G. Jones, Ph.D. and Peter Robinson, Ph.D. are the recipients of the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Professorship and The Miles and Mary Morris Professorship in Entrepreneurship, respectively. respec-tively. "A professorship is given to a person who is exceptional excep-tional in all phases of his or her academic work," said James Fenton, dean of the school of business. The title of a professorship professor-ship is regarded as a high honor in the education community. com-munity. Not only do the reipients receive recognition recogni-tion among their peers but it comes with an income and research stipend as well. The professorship can also be used for recruiting purposes. pur-poses. In the case of Peter Robinson, the UVSC School of Business recruited him from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. "I saw that we could use someone highly qualified in the area of entrepreneur-ship," entrepreneur-ship," Fenton said. "And with the help of the professorship profes-sorship we were able to attract him to UVSC." The benefit of these professorships pro-fessorships also accrues for the students. Having high quality faculty members allows students to receive their education from the best in various fields of study. "Not only does this help us acquire exceptional faculty, fac-ulty, but it alows us to retain the outstanding professors pro-fessors we already have," Fenton said. Dr. Christopher G. Jones has been a faculty member at UVSC for several years, but is in a field of high demand. "This professorship professor-ship allows us to keep him here," Fenton remarked. . ' .' . V v V-' - ., jj . So will we. To commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you are invited to attend a special evening of remembrance, encouragement and healing. Tuesday, October 21" 7 p.m. $15 a plate Student Center at UVSC Center Stage Please RSVP by phone or mail by Monday, Oct. 13rh Beverly Katherine Kirkhart, cancer survivor, national inspirational speaker and author of My Healing Companion and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul is the featured guest. It is never too late to heal emotionally even if you have survived physically. Central Utah Multi-Specialty Clinic, PC 374-2367 For Jones, the professorship professor-ship was a pleasant surprise. sur-prise. "It was totally unexpected," unexpect-ed," he said. "I think it is a great honor and privilege." With his new appointment, appoint-ment, Jones is accelerating his research and publishing activities. Jones is a professor profes-sor of information systems in the school of business. During his 11 year tenure at UVSC, Jones has taught undergraduate courses in accounting, computer science, sci-ence, information systems and has served as department depart-ment chair of Computer Science and Information Systems. He has over 10 years of industry experience, experi-ence, making him a valuable valu-able resource to students and faculty alike. Jones is also the coauthor of three college texts from Prentice-Hall. Prentice-Hall. Prior to joining the UVSC faculty in August 2003, Dr. Peter Robinson served as an associate and chair in the entrepreneur-ship entrepreneur-ship and innovation area at teh University of Calgary. He has taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as summer programs for high school students. His research has been published pub-lished in leading entrepreneurship entrepre-neurship journals and he has served on the editorial board of Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice since 1989. Robinson brings a great deal of experience in entrepreneurship research, educational and program development. "These endowed professorships profes-sorships represent a win-win win-win proposition for all parties par-ties involved," Fenton said. "The donor gets name recognition recog-nition tied to the professorship professor-ship and the faculty member mem-ber receives the prestige and stipend related to the appointment. The School also benefits from having a closer tie to the donor and being able to use the endowment endow-ment to attract outstanding faculty." M Enjoy dinner, entertainment and a celebration of life. |