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Show Olympics Committee's goal is to ensure there is no negative impact on the comjust munity, Springmeyer said. want to make sure that students who want to can have an Olympic experience." :W;;;X Much of Springmeycr's work is ' still in me planning and information 3 gathering stages. She will be using the U.'s career services and U. online services to offer information on available positions. 1 from page 1 The envoy program is being put into place now, Springmeyer said "This isn't something that is going to start two months before the Olympics. We need people to start building up relationships with the teams now." Lake Salt The Olympic ' ' 41-U- ' X ' . V SUND ANCE CATALOG COMPANY LTD SUNDANCE CATALOG CO., LTD. has retail sales employment opportunities at its OUTLET STORE far two full rime and three part time Sales Team Members. 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We want hard-worki- ng self-motivat- ed CALL TODAY 281-32- 00 - - 1 order in a given year As it does every year, Mental Health Month promotes not only a recognition of mental health, but also the prevention and early treatment of mental illnesses. One such illness is depres sion. "Depression is one of the most common and misunderstood health disorsaid ders," Marilyn Mitchell, spokesperson for the Mental Health Association in Utah. According to the Intermountain Health Care (IHQ PSych Resources Network, depression affects approximately 10 million people in the United States of all ages at any given time. "It is often ignored or left untreated because many times people do not recognize its symptoms and are sometimes hesitant to admit they may be suffering from an emotional disorder," Mitchell said is According to IHC, depression most common among middle-ageadults, and women are twice as likely as men to suffer from it Despite its prevalence, the disorder is the most treatable illness, according to Mitchell Approximately 80 to 90 percent of all depressed people undergoing treatment respond to medication, psychotherapy or a combination of the two. of "However, fewer than all people with clinical depression ever d one-thir- d seek treatment," Mitchell said. Treatment is best accessed by calling a personal physician, a local community health center, a mental health facility or a general hospital, Mitchell said. Spencer said the disorder can be curbed through other activities, such as exercising, talking problems over with a close friend or family member, engaging in enjoyable activities and avoiding thoughts. self-critic- Issues from page ASUU Student Leadership Award In an effort to recognise student leadership across campus and in the" community ASUU has created the j Student leadership award. Those involved in various activities are encouraged to apply. Applications are due into the ASUU office by Friday, May 9th at 5pm. 1 agreed upon was the lack of Cliicano representation on campus among both students and faculty members. Augustine TrujiDo, director of ethnic student affairs, told the panel how drastic he believes the problem has become. . The Chicano students in MECHA arc very concerned with die lack of staff and faculty members here at the U.," he said. "I can remember when tljcrc were about 40 Chicano members on the faculty and staff at die university, now there is only one key Chicano administrator.' VJlenas said the dwindling number . of Chicano students on campus also Another mental health problem, according to Spencer, is stress in the workplace. "Job stress is a part of being in the work force, and it affects everyone," she said. But there are many ways to manage stress. Spencer said. Particularly important is mamtaining good health habits such as exercising regularly, healthy earing, getting enough sleep and avoiding alcohol and other drugs. To manage stress, k is also important to use one's work time wisely by prioritizing tasks, setting goals and avoiding procrastination, Spencer said. Job stress can also be managed by having a positive attitude and learning how to relax, she said. is also Mitchell said low a serious mental health problem. She said people should accept their get strengths and weaknesses, involved in activities, trust their instincts, and be proud of who they self-estee- are. needs to be addressed. "For a state in which 8 percent of the population consists of Hispanks and Latinos. Chicanos only make up about 026 of a percent in the overall enrollment at the uruversity" VJlenas said. After die panel members addresses, Mayer fielded a question from an audience member who wanted to know the exact definition of "Chicano." "A Chicano isn't necessarily defined by a race," Mayer said. "The Chicano movement is more of a political movement than a racial one. A Chicano is an individual wlio has decided to put himself in the struggle." Qiicano Week continues today with a speech by actress and director Alma Martinez, noon in the OSH Auditorium. African Resources Forum Presents Africans in America: Their Contributions Africa Week May 8 10. 1997 V PANEL DISCUSSION Thursday. May a Noon University of Utah Olpin Vnion Room J23A Panel members will share their experiences In the United States. Experts will discuss resources on the Wasatch Front for newry arrived residents. KEYNOTE LECTURE . iJrT Friday May 9. Noon University of Utah Olpln Union a,nAraTrM?lrOwnerig& CHILDREN ; Contributions Keynote Speaker Dr Mokubung Nkomo. Director of the New School Social Research New York City. NY for NIGHT CELEBRATION Friday May 9. 7O0pm University of Utah East Community Center Acelebratton for all children of the world There will be a slide show, poetry reading, games, prizes and a tot of fun art rvitles. ; SATURDAY NIGHT GALA Mayl0.6O0-nO0p- K- ". "' ' . m University of Utah West Village Community Center An evening of entertainment and socializing. A" events free to public , Funded In part by Utah Humanities Council ASUU h ARF : r |