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Show THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE TBI si S A 1 ES is In) s If T o 71 a N9 n. us i students who are interested in science. The college students, mainly those interested in science or engineering, help teach anthropology, biology and geology courses to the elementary students. "University students are generally younger than professors, and while professors usually are more knowledgeable, the university students can often relate better to the elementary kids," Larsen said. "U students can volunteer during the school d?.y in between classes to help teach." Although the history museum proposed the idea, U students Lis Jacques and Shan non McOmber are directing 4 a -- r v 1 n Volunteers from the Bennion Center eradicate destructive plants from sandunes near Aracata, California on an Alternative Spring Break trip in March 2001. Bennion Community Service Center Computers line the halls of the Union, allowing students to access Internet and email. The Bennion Community Service Center is beginning its 14th year on campus this fall with new projects and opportunities for students to serve both the campus and the community. The Bennion Center serves in numerous areas, ranging from protecting the environment to helping homeless people. "One of the challenges the Bennion Center has is to find a group we're not helping, and if you do, than we can start a new program," said Curt Larsen, program coordinator. Both businesses and students can suggest new programs for the center. Two of the new programs for the year include one started by the Museum of Natural History and another created by students. The history museum project, called the Junior Science Academy, takes college students and pairs them with elementary Gallery space was on the table for a business to use. However, the gallery remained open all year, and, for now, Hollis has no specific plans to change the area. "We're trying to preserve the art gallery, or at least art in the Union," Luthi said. "But if a commercial business came in, and that space was appropriate, we would quickly change the way we display art in the Union." If a business did move in, the art would immediately be moved into additional display cases in the Union, but as of now, no funding exists for the cases, Luthi said. One of the new student-create- d projects is an ACTSAT for course high preparatory school students. The project, designed and led by J.L. Stayner, will provide seven-wee- k courses to help prepare students for the college entrance exams. U students can either teach a full class or they can do individual tutoring, Larsen said. The Bennion Center also provides service-learnin- g classes, in which a student can take a class and then do service along with the academic learning. The classes are offered in numerous subjects. A full listing is available at the Bennion Center. Larsen is still looking for a few student program directors. Interested students can visit the Web site at www.bennioncen-ter.org- , call at or drop by the office at Union 101. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. "We want people to come in and use our couches and browse d library," said Aaron Rose, study abroad advisthrough our International Center study-abroa- er. low-incom- first-generati- e, on 581-48- $htti This year, the center will host new international semester programs 1 J. for trips to Thailand, Japan and Ecuador. International semesters h include taking classes about a specific country and then travelling there. One of the summer language programs the center will highlight is the Chinese language immersion program. "In the past there has been a lot of demand for a language program like this, and this year we can provide it," Rose said. Many of the center's staff members have travelled abroad and are willing to give advice to students who want to travel internationally. "If one of us can't help a student, we can coordinate a meeting di between a student and a person who has already travelled to the desired country," he said. Students looking to work abroad can also use the resources at the center, Rose said. For students who want to take an international vacation, the center can also provide help. "We can't help with specific travel arrangements because we're not a travel agency, but we can point students in the right direction," he said. The center can help with international student DD cards, information about Eurail passes, visas and other travel needs. "Our office is open to anyone interested in international travel and they can find out what's going on," Rose said. The center, located in Union 159, is open Monday through Friday Susanna Davis works her receptionist skills from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the International Center in the Union. Students interested in studying or travelling abroad and foreign students should visit the International Center. The center is divided into two separate areas: international student and scholar service and study abroad. The student services part of the International Center helps students who have come from foreign countries to the U for studies. The center has an International Student Council which provides social events, and allows students from all countries to come together and discuss ideas. The council sends out a weekly email with upcoming events and activities in the U and Salt Lake community. To receive the emails, visit and click on the International the Web site Student and Scholar Services menu option, and follow the instructions. The center also offers support groups for international students who are adjusting to life in Utah or want to have a diverse group of friends. One of these groups, the International Women's Association, is designed for female international students or the spouses of students to become familiar with the area, learn customs and create social networks. For more information, drop by the office located in Union 410 or call 581-887- 20022003 if I rl NEWS OPENINGS n 6. The center hosts its own study abroad programs and can also direct students to other companies that provide the same type of experiences. The center also houses a large library about international travel, study and work. at Center for Disability Services S 1 ' v M Stephanie Pianl, Program Coordinator and Mlcah Bruner, Program Assis tant, work in the Disability Services Center in the Union. J The Center for Disability Services provides students with disabilities accommodation and resources on campus. The center, founded in 1973, helps students who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some of the services the center provides include books on tape, readers, scribes and adaptive technology. "Students who need help can come to us and we will figure out a way to change the situation to better serve them," said Olga Nadeau, the center's director. While new buildings on campus are required to have access for people with disabilities, many of the old buildings are exempt from the requirements, but the center can help students get to classes. "If a student can't access his or her classroom, we'll change their schedules so they can take a class in an accessible building," Nadeau said. U students who enjoy reading can also lend a hand at the center. "For students who like to read, we are always looking for students to record textbooks onto tapes, or take notes for students with disabilities in their classes," Nadeau said. The work can be volunteer or paid. The center also horAs activities on campus, including the Disability Awareness Week this fall and an awards luncheon next spring to honor students, faculty and staff who have helped accommodate students with disabilities. In addition to helping students on campus, the center trains faculty and staff to raise awareness of disabilities and help professors accommodate students with disabilities in their classrooms. Nadeau believes most students with disabilities are on campus. "On the whole, students get a good reception, and most professors will refer students with disabilities to us if they are having any trouble," she said. Students can contact the center, located in Union 162, at well-accept- ed 581-502- 0. |