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Show 1 i " 'i Dympncs (F I ti C' cm; ft ft CD 0 ft nOOf) o 0j 1 I Bring Thousands Jobs, Internships to U. this will lead to more internships." Other Olympic jobs could be anything from parking cars and picking up litter to running sound machines and timing events, Springmeyer said She will spend the next six months contacting U. departments regarding policy for Olympic interns, and vol: untccrs, and developing an efficient; rapid way - of matching volunteers with tasks. : ; She has already received strong interest from people interested in playing a part in the event: Both faculty and students will be able to par- LINDSAY WOOD Chronicle Staff Writer " UTAHm PA LY K 0-- 1 Chris Glaser is the first University of Utah student to fill one of thousands of 2002 Olympic volunteer and internship positions. A parks, recreation and tourism major, he will be .working for the Salt Lake Olympic Committee tracking all accommodation development that ttake place before the Olympics, r e know how many beds are available said Gwen now," Springmeyer, U. facilitator for Olympic volunteers and internships.. "But there arc many programs in development, and the committee wanted to track the number of new. beds that will be available." Glaser hopes his efforts will go toward making; the 2002 Winter Olympics a success. - . "Working for the organization appeals to me, he said. "Hopefully - ticipate. - ' " Many departments require a student to do an internship in a related, field before graduation. s? "The definitions of Internship arc great," Springmeyer said. "Some get credit, some don't Some don't even' . r get paid." Because the 2002 Winter Olympics is also a cultural event, even departments like modern dance may be able to offer internships and 4 m& mmrtf volunteers, Springmeyer said . "The great thing is that internships are often a requirement," she said, "and students need the credit in order to graduate." Salt Lake The Olympic Committee organized test events to be held in the two winters prior to the Olympics. These tests are used to train the venues that host large events. "People are focusing on 2002," Springmeyer said. "But it's going to be real busy around here for two years prior." of volneed thousands will They volunteer or intern unteers and each will be trained and knowledgeable for the Olympics" she said. Students with language abilities will be able to participate in the envoy program." The program's "purpose is to speak fluendy the languages of Olympic athletes in order to understand their dietary needs and make them feel at home. see "Olympics" on page 4 At i . Gomo ftR Bil Mitdtea U. ethnic studies professor Edward Mayer talks to a student about Chicano issues after a forum in the Union Theater Wednesday. Professors Talk About j Want a M? ERIK MARTINEZ Chronicle Staff Writer University of Utah professors Dr. Edward Mayer and Dr. Sofia Villcnas shared their thoughts on Chicano issues and fielded questions from a crowd The-onlimages Chkanos see of themselves on TV is when there's a drug bust, or they show a killing of a Hispanic committed by a another Latino with a Spanish surname," Mayer said Wednesday. This is far from a fair representation of die Hispanic community in Utah, he told the audience. "Sometimes, when people see a middle-class Chicano like me, they no longer consider you or equate you to a Mexican. ...But I believe that once students take our classes, they know that many of the images they see in the media do not represent the Chicano population L y y speaking Spanish is often seen negatively, or as a way to group or segregate bilingual students in kindergarten through the 12th grade. "I believe it could be used as a very powerful translation tool in education, and should be looked upon as a communication skill and not a nuisance," Viflenasaid Mayer agreed with his colleague as he addressed a group of Dilingual elementary students who were attending the panel discussion on a field trip. Mayer spoke in Spanish for several minutes to the youngsters and Spanish speakers in die audience, and stressed the importance and the potential advantages of being bilingual Another topic both pand members see "Issues on page 4 ftm MH Mitchd Gmomcu Talli Rudolph looks for a new pot at the big ceramic sale shaped like dogs and frogs. in Utah," Mayer said. Villcnas focused on challenges specific to Hispanic students as they grow up in the education system. VJIenas said in the Union Wednesday. She looked at pots Agencies Call Attention to Mental Health " DAVID JACKSON Chronicle Staff Writer ' May has been designated Mental Health Month, and hundreds of martal health organizations and agencies the country arc joining forces to - The Daily Utah Chronicle 240 Union Building : University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 841 IZ call public attention to mental health. One such local agency is the Mental Health Awareness Coalition of Utah. "We want to emphasize that it takes healthy individuals, healthy families and healthy organizations to make healthy communities," coalition mem- - . " " , bcrjancllc Spencer said. ' , The occurrence of mental illness is , ...,, r " . - ' " Spencer said. , According to die National Mental Health in Americans will experience some ability torn a diaspiosablc mental " , one Association, - disdis-acro- ss iMLs, MtkM ' -- $0iiiits& riiipn is Mm ljJMIH".,..iilli1lmil illftt' lif't it iMllli ll jtttl1IIKIl)l ; ' t ' 10 see "health" on page 4 - , (tail (lis quite common. "With all of its many forms, mental illness is the most prcva-- . lcru atalth problem in America today , BULK RATE U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 529 Salt Lake City, UT 1 " ' . . |