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Show Thursday, February The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Two freshmen Jit -- Schiager named president from page one At the U., about 40 percent of freshmen drop out. Some of those know what they want to do in life, but others drop out because they got lost in school. Brown said. Betsy Hunt, academic adviser, said the workshop is "mostly to clear up some confusion." Some students feel they have to 4 ' " ' director of the at Health Department Radiological been has of Utah, the University of the national elected president-elec- t Health Physics Society. Schiager will be installed as at the president-elec- t Dr. Keitb Schiager, U' : 6,000-memb- declare a major even if they are unsure of what they want to study. fx Hunt said. One goal of the workshop is to allow freshmen who are undecided to make their decisions 4 international $ . homework and things than stress and low grades, Giles said. However, his scheduling problems were eventually resolved through the help of an adviser. "It's kind of hard to just jump in and do everything yourself." Another way Academic Advising would like to make freshmen more comfortable at the U. is by involving An& University of Michigan. 1 1 ' - I 'V.c' , 41 and people protecting tt. - 1 - t- . - i V . - . L 1 ' 't ' T . i 1 v a i. a - - :.'... Lii. - . - V Hugh Brown, Academic Advising associate director, said the "Surviving and Thriving" workshops will serve as a problem-solvin- g "brainstorming" session for freshmen and advisers. them in extracurricular activities on not become more important than school, he added. Involvement is campus. Hunt said involving students is "important, but the first year difficult because the majority of freshman shouldn't do too much students on campus commute. besides academics." The workshop will be held in 323 "These students are often hesitant and the last to become involved in of the Union Building Feb. 11 at activities on this campus." Extracurricular activities should Mayfest Art Contest of radiation. The organization consists of scientists and other technical personnel involved in radiation safety throughout the United States and in more than 40 other countries. Schiager has held numerous positions with the Health Physics Society, including the presidency of the Great Salt Lake chapter in He was also president of the Central Rocky Mountain chapter in 1967-6- 8 and 1980-8- noon, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Feb. 13 at noon, and Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. Earl Clegg has been appointed to the position of director of the University of Utah Bookstore. Clegg has 28 years of retailing experience. Prior to joining the University Bookstore in 1986, he spent 23 years with J.C. Penney where he attained the position of General Merchandise Manager. 234 Union Bldg. 6 1. them delivered to their residence if they wish. Clegg has played a part in managing all areas of the bookstore operation. In Aug. 1990, he was appointed acting director of the store. While in that position, the bookstore implemented several programs to enhance customer service. One example is the "Dial-- a Book" program, which enables students to order books via the telephone and arrange to have h If f Earl Clegg fifikoMte DEADLINE: MARCH 15 Also applications for Mayfest Committee are available at 234 Union. Sunset tiair )esiflns 40 South 900 East 364-111- 1 (located in Sunset Towers Apts) We are in your area and would like to be of service to your hair styling needs. J February Specia Hair cut Perms & style All new customers will re- ceive free hair care products (Call for appointment) X do)30 di each Ask About Volume Discount ' 1 the copy center $7.00 $30.00 cut 812xll OPEN 200 24 5. He also holds memberships in the American Academy of Health Physics. Mm Design this year's poster $100 contract to winner!!!! Entry forms at ASUU offices A the environment from the harmful effects Auxiliary Services appoints new U. Bookstore manager you an Aniid ? 581-686- for the professional certification of health physicists. He served on the Health Physics Society's board of directors from 1976 to 1979. The society is dedicated to 1984-198- Schiager became director of radiological health at the U. in 1982. He is the 1990 president of the American Academy of Health Physics, an organization responsible I other problems, such as financial annual meeting He will become president in 1992. A native of South Dakota, Schiager graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. degree in physics. He earned a master's of public health degree and a doctorate in environmental health at the "It will save students from changing majors over and over again," she said. Brown said freshmen should not feel pressured to even decide on a major during their first year. "You should be using this to look around this first year." Dean Davidson, freshman, said he did not immediately find a major, but that was not one of his biggest problems. "There was more society's er in Washington, D.C. in July. "based on information." expected." An academic adviser probably would have helped with some problems, Davidson said. "I think that the main thing is trying to decide where you want to go." Also, the idea of a workshop for freshmen is a "great idea," he added. Tony Giles, freshman, agreed that freshmen run into certain problems during their first year, but scheduling and grades posed some problems for him. The fact that freshmen are still in an adjustment phase contributes to 7, 1991 HOURS 583-348- 0 UNIVERSITY STREET |
