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Show Tuesday, February 23, 1999 The Daily Utah Chronicle - 3 Four U Alumnae Honored David McEntire Chronicle News Writer With flower petals in the salad and a deep mumble of proper conversation, distinguished alumni dined to celebrate the last Founder's Day Celebration of the 20th century. In commemoration of the University of Utah's 129th anniversary, four alumni and one honorary alumnus were recognized Thursday evening at the downtown Marriott Hotel. James E. Faust, Kay Winston G. Donald Gale and Pierre were presented with the Distinguished Alumni Awards by the U's Alumni Association. Jon M. Huntsman received this year's honorary alumnus award. The Distinguished Alumni Award, established in 1958, is given annually to selected alumni who have served the nation, the university, their community or their professions with distinction, and who have, in turn, brought honor to the Lip-ma- n, Las-son- U. "Through their achievements, they better the lives of others," said U President J. Bernard Machen. In Machen's opening remarks, he briefed the audience of the U's upward progress. He said he was happy to sit among leaders of the LDS Church (the First Presidency was present) and for offering their continued support of the U. "The 2002 Olympics will be a tremendous legacy for the U," he said. The U will be a spectacular site and is poised to be a premier university for the upcoming century, he said. During his first two years at the U, Faust was a member of the track team. He earned a B.A. And later J.D. degree in 1948. He became a member of the Utah Legislature, then an advisor to the American Bar Journal. John F. Kennedy appointed him to the Special Advisory Committee of Civil Rights. In 1955, after 17 years of service as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Saints, Jesus Christ of Latter-daFaust was appointed second counselor in the First Presidency. "I am very gfatcful to the university that has helped me receive this education. ..it has opened so many gates of my life and I owe the U," Faust said. To think about the world beyond your doorstep and the consequences of your actions is a theme posted at the home of Don Gaylc. The U steered him toward journalism. A cohort said he worked in y every department at the U that required a writer. Gayle began reading his public opinion editorial comments for KSL Radio and Television, which made him one of the most recognizable faces and voices in the Salt Lake community. "Only Mr. Mac has logged more air time," he joked. Pierre Lassonde and his wife spoke only French when he enrolled in the U's Master's of Business Administration program. "My MBA is the basis of my whole business life," he said. He continued his education at the University of Virginia to earn a chartered financial degree. Saying he's got to be in God's pocket somewhere, Lassonde is president and chief operating offia a and cer of Mining Corporation Ltd., a billion-dollgroup of companies listed on the Toronto Stock Franco-Nevad- Euro-Nevad- ar Exchange. He is also senior vice president and investment advisor of Bcutel, Goodman and Co., one of the largest pension fund management companies in Canada. "The success I have enjoyed, I owe to the people at the U," he said. He thanked everyone at the U who made receiving the award possible. Winston Lipman said, "this award is the most distinguished award of my life." As a past recipient of the U Woman of the Year Award, she continues to work for her alma mater. She and her husband have contributed to U programs, including the University Hospital, the College of Health and the Utah Museum of Natural History. She and her husband, Allan M. the $20 million Lipman, drive for the restoration of Historic Fort Douglas. She and her family have established the Marion B. Lipman Scholarship Fund in the College of Nursing in honor of Allan's mother, and the Allan M. Lipman Jr. And Kay W. Lipman University Hospital Endowment Fund because their daughter Tracy was saved there as a baby. She said if people think less about themselves and more about others, the world would be a better place. "If I cannot do great things, I hope to continue to do small things well," she said. Because Huntsman himself did not graduate from the U, he was awarded with the honorary alumnus co-cha- award. Huntsman has risen to become one of the world's chief industrialists. As chairman and chief executive officer of Huntsman Corp. and Huntsman Chemical Corp., he manages operation at 81 cites around the world in 23 countries. "He is a courageous risk taker," said U alum Spencer Ecclcs. He has recently donated $100 million, and raised $51 million, to establish and fund the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the U, which is one of America's major cancer centers. Huntsman is involved on university, civic and industrial boards. He is a charter member of the Crimson Club board of directors and serves on the David Eccles School of Business National Advisory Board. He has served in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and as a special assistant secretary to President Richard M. Nixon. In Salt Lake City, he has made extensive contributions including aid to the homeless, the ill and the underprivileged of Utah. For his contributions to the U, the events center has been renamed after him. "My love for the U has always been great. ..and will always be there," he said. SS 1 s WEDDING DESIGNS QVedding to &emm6&u CONSULTING DECORATIONS CATERING LINEN FOR A FREE WEDDING CONSULTAION PLEASE CALL GAYLYNN TODAY AT 9 943-66- 1 "Want Some m? 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As a candidate for senior class president he wants to get bus shuttles to the sporting events that arc far away. "This would increase student involvement," Rose said. More information can be found online at www.asuu.utah.edu. 1 Is $1,200.00 Offering Scholarships to qualified women for the 1999-200- 0 academic year. Qualifications 1 ) Junior or Senior women student at the University of Utah for academic year 1 999-200- 0 Full-tim- e 2) Cumulative GPA of 3.5 3) Any academic discipline Application forms available at Financial AidScholarship Women's Resource Center Disabled Student Services Lowell Bennion Center SSB 105 OUB 293 OUB 160 OUB 101 Deadline: March 12, 1999 For further information call: Louine Holt Rita Fordham Belva Emery 466-429- 532-212- 485-328- 7 0 For more information, visit our Web Page at: http:www.utah.eduwc 3 |
