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Show Openings 1989 Page B-2- 1 Student Involvement CenterHonors Program Center features wide Honors Program offers challenge, U. for courses diverse students of student variety clubs, organizations By Ingrid Ricks Chronicle Staff Writer and organizations, said. Because student groups are By Jennifer Gully Chronicle Staff Writer Although the University of Utah is largely a commuter campus, students can avoid failing into the rut of merely attending classes and going home by visiting the Student Involvement Center and a student joining organization. More than 200 student organizations and clubs exist on campus to accommodate the diverse interests and abilities of U, students. can seek Students , involvement in organizations ranging from belly dancing to environmental protection. The counselors at the Student Involvement Center students find involvement in a group that interests them. A partial help listing of the groups and clubs on campus is available in the center. "We believe that students can enrich their educational through activities," said U, Peterson,' Virginia for coordinator governance experience lar often the result of political and social action, the length of time an organization is active on campus can depend upon the continuation of events that sparked the group's birth. While politically or socially based groups may rise and fall with the times, many student groups are stable on campus. In addition to the social benefits of U. organizations, many clubs offer members the chance to perfect and utilize their skills. The bowling club, the rock-climbi- ng club, and the debate organization at the U, all provide students with the opportunity to challenge their skills while having fun. Clubs also exist to increase U. student awareness about relations between the United States and the Soviet Union,, human rights abuses, homelessness and alcoholism. If students are not satisfied the with clubs or organizations that are already active on campus, they should feel free to form their own, Peterson said. EVENING-PART-TIME..- Students who like a challenge and want more from college than a fun social life will love what the University of Utah's Honors Program has to offer. "The Honors Program is sort of a liberal arts college within a large university," said Esther Radinger, assistant director of the program. "It's for students who want more out of college than they got in high school for students who have an interest in a good education." Radinger said acceptance into the program is based on student's ACT scores and projected grade point average during their college years. A student must have a score of 27 or above on the college entrance exam and is expected to maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA. She said that freshmen not meeting these requirements can still be accepted into the program if they show potential and are put on probation for the first year. "Most programs don't do that," she said. "We at least give them a chance." Classes taught in the program include art, music, literature, foreign politics and pre-law courses. There is even a class taught by the governor. "Both Matheson and Bangerter have taught the class," Radinger said. "It has been very successful." Radinger attributes much of the program's success to the teachers. "Faculty members selected for honors courses are really excited to w- - v teach because here they can do something in a class they are unable to do in their own department." The Honors Program also offers students smaller classes and a much closer relationship with their professors. Some classes have as few as five students, while the biggest classrooms don't exceed 35 students. Although students can become involved in the Honors Program at time their any during undergraduate years, Radinger warns that students wishing to graduate with honors should become involved no later than their sophomore year. "Starting as a junior, it is difficult to graduate with honors," she said. Any student who meets the requirements and is interested in taking an honors course only needs to register with the program, located in Building 124 just southwest of the Park Building. . JOBS. ON CAMPUS FOR STUDENTS Pay: - " $4.50 per hour, plus bonuses "Hamburgers, hot dogs and probably the world's best sandwiches." Hours: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, choose two or three nights per week. When: . Work begins October 1 (two sessions training) and continues through December 7. The Grilled Onion A New Place for "U" Description: Transcontinental telephone solicitation of university alumni and friends. 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