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Show Openings 1989 I Page B-1- 5 Religious Organizations off Vairiey religious groups exists students foe U. Organizations welcome students of ail religious affiliations at activities By Angela times, the activities will have a strictly spiritual intent Each quarter, students can increase their religious knowledge by enrolling in courses covering Bagley-Foot- e Chronicle Staff Writer Students who want to develop and explore their own spirituality while attending college will find a diversity of religious organizations available to them at the University of Utah. The Latter Day Saint Student Association and its fraternities and sororities offer many activities and programs to help students develop all aspects of their lives. Doug Jones, LDSSA president, said the group's goal is to develop the physical, spiritual, social and academic side of people. Jones said to help students develop spiritually, LDSSA sponsors monthly firesides where prominent church authorities share gospel messages with students. LDSSA is best known for its social activities especially dances. church history and doctrine. Students pay $5 for tuition and take as many classes as they choose. Jones also said LDSSA has fraternities and sororities for U. developing the spiritual side church standards such as no alcohol, no smoking and modest dress. Other ::c. - .. "j . , S y - . u 1 , ' Jf s. " -- v- 't ' w'c'r' ' e , s .- It - A f' i J- f ne "This generation of students when they are in their late teens The Newman Center, 1327 E. 200 S. is the Roman Catholic outreach for universities and provides a quiet place on campus for students to study, relax and meet other students in a environment. Father Tom DeMan said the Newman Center also offers Sunday mass, social activities, and theology and scripture classes to help enrich a student's university experience. "The reason students come to the university is to get a degree. Invariably, students who become involved with extra curricular and religious organizations have found through its activities, he said. In some cases, this simply s ' " ,t- making life decisions. fraternity," Thorpe said. Despite its social orientation, ,. V DeMan said the center also provides counseling for student's problems. One goal for the center is to counsel students in members, but we encourage anyone who will abide by our alternative standards to become a member of a LDSSA is always concerned with " t one-on-o- ' - and female. "Students tend to think our activities are strictly for LDS said. - " Along with offering religious and social services, the center also provides housing and private rooms for 12 students, both male fraternities and sororities are not just for Mormons, but for anyone who wants to be involved. putting on great dances!" Jones 4 members. Sigma Gamma Chi, said the LDS non-threateni- ' youth oriented congregation. The services are lively, and staff members are a little more experimental than other local staff Chris Thorpe, president of activity. We have a reputation for maintaining rewarding," DeMan said. He said the Sunday services are especially rewarding and enjoyable for students because they draw a students. "Dances are our most attended means their academic career far more n d and '20s, are asking themselves the God question. We provide a place for people to pursue that question and hopefully answer it in I 1 a 1- positive way," he said. Social activities also play an important role at the center. The ng - ; mm i center regularly sponsors dances, picnics and hikes. But, DeMan said, the most important activity they hold each quarter is a retreat. "I feel it is important to get them out of their academic environments and into the mountains," he said. DeMan said these activities and all other services are open to the see "religions" on page 3 im iih i 11 ri - 1 Wf I 11f 3 J B-2- ... .. The LDS institute, left, and the Newman Center are just two of the many religious organizations on or near campus that cater to students. In addition to providing religious services, the groups sponsor a number of social events, ranging from dances and parties to work projects. U K I I J 4 Lpf I I ' I Si.: '2iJflS If J ?T" "" " '' 'Miii'iMrLMSlMir MM! Illllllllllll "1 tntTTT T Steak " . . I 1 . . ,89-,9- present asuu KUER eOIKTIOi University of Utah Radio Talk Show BEGINNING OCOTBER 1st Fresh Seafood Welcomes .Back for the YearJ 0 Lunch ASUU and KUER & "UL 99 s?"k Coming This Fall. . t Dinner Take Out Smoked Prime Rib, Grilled King Salmon, Cashew Chicken Pasta Live Entertainment 7 Nights a Week! Sunday Night Ribs $4.75 Beverage Specials Every Monday is "Jazz Night" Underground in the Walker Parking Terrace 8 19 East 2nd South, S.L.C. 532-294- "For Members and Guests" |