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Show Openings 198 Page B-1- 8 Campus Recreation Outdoor program gives students opportunity to 'rough it' By Scott Stone Chronicle Assistant News Editor In a weathered building, located in an obscure parking lot directly south of the Huntsman Center, is the possible answer to a number of students needs when they think of trekking off into the wilderness. canoes and rafts, From y mountain bikes and skis, the University of Utah cross-countr- Outdoor Program offers a variety of rental equipment for students interested in experiencing the gifts nature has to offer. A division of Campus Recreation, the Outdoor Program is an outlet where students can choose from a large quantity of camping equipment at very reasonable rental rates. high-quali- , ty equipment includes? cross country skiing equipment, snow shoes and classes offer credit and instruction to students. "The Outdoor Program is Faculty and staff can become involved in the program by offer for the outdoors. Sometimes it is just to look at the more than 1,000 maps, trail guides After a trip down the Green or Colorado River, it's easy to see B-1- classes that are more difficult, general core classes," he said. During autumn quarter, the center will sponsor a social to give new minority students the chance to meet others and the minority faculty and staff at the U. and to explain the student clubs to them. A minority student leadership conference will be held in the fall and will include minority speakers, d. "the Since demand point of capacity," the Outdoor program is seeking to expand into a larger building soon, he said. fl 0 If01 SOUP 1. fl Navy ROTC V7: I Of 0 It- - iX . -- BE A PART OF THE NAVY TEAM! r7 Now that you're in college, investigate the opportunities offered by NROTC. Every year many of our "walk on" students earn full scholarships (tuition, books, fees and $100 a month) by the third quarter of their freshman year. Graduates are placed in flight training, nuclear engineering, and surface warfare. Starting salary currently is $20,000. 3 for further Contact The Naval Science Department at information, or drop by and see Lt. Nichols. 581-672- Three meals a day, five different eateries you shouldn't have a bit of trouble coming up with an idea of what and where to eat. The Union Terrace has everything from soup to nuts: pizza, sundaes, pasta, crepes, tacos. Have it all! For lunch! And still get to class on time. Union Cafe Sweet Shop Park Gazebo Terrace Deli Foreign Exchange nilll ) Mi for equipment is finally reaching the fir Till Ifil fn Building Room 318. The phone 581-815- utilize this service." TJ1 workshops and a luncheon. According to Trujillo, the center is waiting and willing to be of service. "If they have any questions, come in. And if we can't help them, we know other services they can be referred to." The center is located in Union number is Cederquist stressed the services of the Outdoor Program are available to every student, faculty and staff member at the U. "Our services are supported with approximately 40 cents from every student per quarter, so they should popular items offered by the ethnic from page 6 Counseling and tutoring are often provided at no charge. All a student need do is recognize a problem and ask for help. The center can help defray the costs of remedial classes. There is also a supplemental instruction program, Trujillo said. "It is designed to help students in Responsibilities are shared by every participant involved, along with volunteers responsible for coordinating the trips," he said. sailboards, kayaks, sailboats, life jackets and wet suits. "The amount of students and faculty using this service is more than one would think. We get close to 20,000 calls and visits a year from students interested in what we termed as cooperative adventures. includes: white water rafts, canoes, ic al, which means all outings are Water sports equipment for rent Outdoor Program. After renting their equipment, many students go ahead and sign up for the various adventure "We outings offered year-rounto close a 40 outings year, organize ranging from a day hike to a six-da- y river trip," he said. Cederquist referred to an upcoming mountain bike trip along a portion of the Pony Express Trail shows. non-academ- and ski racks. why rafts and canoes are the most coordinator, said the department also provides resource information and presents special projects and recreation and leisure department. While both offer opportunities to participate in outings, recreation and leisure the General camping equipment offered includes: tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, lanterns, stoves, cooking utensils, water jugs, dutch ovens and coolers. Winter sports Cederquist, program John - -- obtaining a membership. and a automobile tour of the fall colors along the Alpine and Nebo loops as examples of the type of outings being planned for the fall. "We try to offer a variety of outings to meet the varied interests and wide range of ability levels found on campus,' he said. Cederquist said often times the Outdoor Program is confused with and equipment catalogs we have available," Cederquist said. The rental equipment is divided into three areas: general camping, winter sports and water sports. All students need to rent the equipment is a valid U. l.D. card. n UNIVERSITY )JOF UTAH FOOD SERVICES |