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Show MONDAY, OCTOBER THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE ,1,6., $000 .5 FLAGS continued from page 3 RUDOI.FJJR E I I- - 1 sai According to Watts, even if the event prompted onlookers to think about rape and sexual assault for only one day, it would be successful. Watts was one of approximately 30 volunteers who helped set up the flags despite the cold weather. While, according to Liccardo. the majority of last year's crowd came from the residence halls, participation this year came from all over campus. Liccardo was impressed with this involvement. "It means that this university is taking a stand against violence, and it shows that we do not live on an apathetic campus," Liccardo said. To report a sexual assault or rape, call the Rape Recovery Center at For more information, contact the Women's Resource Center at j. 467-728- 0. Over 2,000 flags represent each, of the rapes and sexual assaults reported so far this year. class schedules. He congratulated LEAVITT continued from page 1 engineers will be in high demand," he said. The U is asking for $900,000 this year to begin working on the proposal. The U would need to build a new engineering building and almost double its current faculty to accommodate such an influx in students. Leavitt also wants this burgeoning work force to be available to fill jobs quicker. Last December, Leavitt charged the Regents to devise a plan to increase the speed at which students graduate. He still thinks the "friction needs to be taken out of the system." He wants to see an increase in the number of online and technology-delivere- d courses to allow students more flexibility in deciding their continued from page 1 and morbidity. "When it came time for the rubber to meet the road, nobody did," Barton said, noting that many hospitals did not want the information known publicly and that gathering the data proved expensive, particu I IS Feni ff f Weber State University for providing 5 percent of all of its courses through means. technology-base- d While higher education funding is a prominent issue in his campaign, Leavitt has focused primarily on public education. He wants to "deal with the education of the whole child," meaning he wants social services to work closely with the public education system. He wants welfare services integrated into schools and he plans on "4 increasing the Children's Health Insurance Plan, which provides children. health care for "You won't See these issues on an education budget," he said. Leavitt will use part of this year's projected $120 million surplus on providing more textbooks to elementary school children and to help lower the class sizes in elementary and junior high schools. '' is. low-inco- larly for smaller hospitals. The Department of Health honored Barton last June for his efforts, but he credits many within the department and medicai institutions for its success. "If the plan saves half the lives it sets out to, that's 176 lives," he said. "If it saves one percent of the money it projects, that's $2 Leavitt promises to focus or the education of "the whole child." srik Mi M imum m IT romise Qmwettiwn Prizes: $1,500 Scholarship Award Awards to Students enrolled Mill time at the University of Utah fall Semester 2001 . At the time, of application the applicant must be a (min. 12 credit hours undergraduate at the matriculated, full-tiUniversity of Utah. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 17. 2000. me Application Cover Page brief personal statement describing your educational and career goals nand the most significant personal factors that have influenced your decision to pursue an undergraduate degree. Explain how you show "Promise in Scholarship" Discuss how you plan to utilize the diverse educational opportunities offered by the University to make a substantial contribution to your community during andor following your University education. Be sure consider educational experiences outside the classroom (for example, undergraduate research, internship, service learning, etc) as well as inside the formal classroom. Your personal statement should be limited to 500 words or less. 3. Two letters of recommendation from university professors with whom you have studied, or from other persons having knowledge of your academic potential and who can attest to you scholastic ability, motivation, discipline and initiative. In order to ensure confidentiality, these letters may be submitted in sealed and signed 1. 2. A envelopes. 4. A complete academic transcript. At the time of application the applicant must be a matriculated undergraduate student at the University of Utah and attend school (min. 12 credit hours). An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.50 is expected of successful applicants full-tim- - M mihmmI I'rcc Ilckels I 'tali Bride & Groom Gala Sail I'd Lice Ballroom l:riLy CVt. 20 (N oon Saturday, Oct. 2 (10 am ! Pri-sen- for a J. I t diis Opit) - 7pm) ail KLL pair of tickets Brooks e IIUIIllll IWllllllllWIIIIIB If you have questions, contact Phi Kappa Phi at the Undergraduate Studies Office, or susie Christiansen, christiansen-sugs.utah.ed- u www.utah.edustudentphikappa.htm 8i-3i- 88 or email Ann Blanchard, or visit our website at 1S2 East Winchester (64iM South) Mutiny. Ul.ih 84:07 301! 26o-474Fax (801) IW.44(i5 cnwil: l.bnvksiA-lonrcss.io- |