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Show Wednesday, September, 1999 flUje emor Class will have Cf)(ird) Revs. . . College of Humanities establishes Center for Language Studies ' Brigham Young Universitys College of Humanities has established a Center for Language Studies to help students and teachers benefit more fully from the extensive foreign language instruction that is available at BYU. BYU non-us- has established itself as a leader in foreign language teaching and regularly graduates more students in Chinese, Russian and Spanish than any other U.S. university, and the demand for instruction in many other languages continues to rise, said Melvin J. Luthy, newly appointed director of the center. an alternative to taking language classes during the regu, As lar and sometimes hectic ac- ademic year, the new center will offer students intensive courses in both commonly and less commonly taught languages during ' BYLTs LDS missionaries who have learned languages that are not generally taught in universities," said Luthy. "Refresher courses may also be taught to help those who have lost much of their foreign language ability through summer term. "The summer classes will be .especially appealing to returned e. By providing such intensive study during each summer term, the center will help many become better prepared for work in their careers and for service in helping the LDS Church achieve its international goals, he said. "Students who enroll for intensive summer courses will be able to complete the equivalent of a full academic year (two semesters) of language work during an Welfare committee meeting on Sept. 15th There will be an LDS region welfare committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Payson Stake Center, 700 West 800 South, Payson. A welfare training session will be held at 8 p.m. and an unwed parents program training session will also be held at 8 p.m. They will also be held in the Pay-so- n Stake Center. Stake and Ward Relief Society presidents are invited to attend. By Myrna Trauntvein Tunes-New- intensive summer term from through said Luthy. Although students need not be matriculated BYU students to register for the sum- -' mer programs, BYU credit will be available. Which languages will be taught will depend largely on how many students express interest in specific languages and how many qualified staff the center can hire. Those who would like to study a particular language or would like to be considered as a member of the teaching faculty are encouraged to register their interest by contacting web site the http: mid-Jun- e mid-Augus- t," humanities.byu.educls The or the home.html; Page 3 Nephi, Utah ffimra-ffifo- g Director, Center for Language Studies, 2054 JHKB, Provo, U T, (801) 378-531- 7. Because the demand for study in some major languages has been very high, BYU has been forced to limit enrollment during the academic year in some classes in Spanish, Russian, French, Italian and others. Students who would like to enroll in an intensive program during summer term to earn the equivalent of two semesters of language credit in one of these languages that have restricted enrollments are encouraged to register their intent with the center. In addition to offering intensive summer programs, the center will assist students and faculty in a wide variety of research and creative activities. s Correspondent The class officers of the graduating Class of 1999 reported on the Senior Trek the school board had permitted and recommended the Class of 2000 also be allowed to make the trek. The trip to California, made following graduation, had been worthwhile for all who participated the board was told. Sharon Boyd and Kamelle Newton, along with one of the advisors, Donna Allred, attended board meeting to give a report on the trip and to tell board members some of the things they, personally, had learned from the educational experience. "I think this was a good oppor- - Community Choir resumes practice The East Juab community choir is a group of volunteers who sing every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The group meets in the 5th6th Grade Center and is under the direction of Keith Rawlinson. Iris Ferre and Emalie Jones accompany the singers on the piano. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to come and join the Nebo Sentinel Chorale as the new season gets underway. Practice will be Sept. 14, and every Tuesday thereafter, at 7:00 p.m. For further information, call Nena Warner at 623-193- tunity for students to meet dif-ferent people and to experience different cultures, said Boyd, "Everything went well. She said the class was well- behaved and there were no prob- lems. "For many, it was their first trip to Southern California and it was an opportunity they prob- ably would not have otherwise had, said Boyd. "It was fun to see students as- sociate with others they had nev- really gotten to know before, said Newton. "It is surprising to think, that after going to the schools all those years, some kids really didnt know some of the ones not in their crowd." "It was really fun to make new friends, said Newton, Ib me the highlight of the trip was Knotts Berry Farm, said ' Boyd. She said she had enjoyed that the most of all the places they had been, The class visited Disneyland, Universal Studios, the beach, Sea World and attended a base-e- r ball game, "Everyone had a good time, learned a lot, and we had no havioral problems, said Allred. be-sa- Mite's CUSTOM TAXIDERMY 290 South Main, Nephi, Utah 84648 Full Service Taxidermy Classes Availsbtel Hit (ilktutHiii1 CiiiihmhIIi 623-276- - Weekends 435 6 864-203-7 Need rubber stamps! Call The Times-New- s to Today at a 623-052- 5 96 South Main 623-052- 5 9. 6th Ward Homemailing night tonight at church A nursery will be provided. 9 Call Kay Carroll at be will held making Night Wednesday (tonight). Sept. 8, or Lisa Jacobson at HOMECOMING 'Elder Philip g at 6:30 p.m. Hunt returned from serving in beginning will be the featured acNephi LDS 6th Wards Home- 623-186- 623-262- 5. Scrap-bookin- the Campinas Brazil Mission. He will report his mission on Sun day, Sept. 12, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. in the Nephi North Stake Center. Philip is the son of Terry and Phyllis Hunt -- Quilts for Kosovar refugee s soughthas a Any one who tivity. Participants are asked to bring pictures and supplies to get some pages done. There will be a class for beginners who want to learn new quilt Koso- var refugees or is interested in making one to donate should contact one of the areas ward Relief Society presidents. All quilts must be unused, constructed of new materials, and must be completed and in the hands of the LDS Humanitarian Center no later than Oct. 2, at Seminary Nephi 2nd Word taught at the Juab Seminary building at 7 p.m. for the next 15 Homcmolxing A Book of Mormon class will be Tuesdays. The first half of the Book of Mormon will be studied. The class is open to all adults living within the boundaries of the Nephi Utah and Nephi North LDS Stakes. 1999. There will be a $15 fee per atIndividual members, families, and Relief Societies are invited tendee charged for the class. Brother Bassett, Levan, an Into make and donate double-bestitute instructor at UVSC, will d single-sizeand be the instructor for the class. sized quilts to the Latter-da- y d, d, Saint Humanitarian Center, 1665 Bennett Road, Salt Lake City Utah, 84104. It is not necessary for contributors to be members of the LDS church in order to assist in this labor of love. The General Relief Society of Master's Iids begin net7 year the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints is coordinating d the effort to dispense On Sept 9, 1999, Master's Kids for warmth to provide quilts the refugees who are faring the launches a new year. Master's cold winter months ahead. Kids is a youth program under Homes and personal property the ministry of First Baptist have been destroyed and refu- Church, Nephi. All children gees are living in areas which grades 1 through 6 are invited to have no heat and have damaged attend. Meetings are at First Baptist buildings. This donation is to be volun- Church, 61 South Main, each tary without assignment or as- Thursday night from 6.00 to 700 sessment from church leaders. p.m. Activities include Bible stoNo funding is to be provided from ries, Bible memory work, badge local unit funds. opportunities, and games. Come along, join the fun and Questions may be addressed to the Relief Society at Church bring a friend. If you have questions please call Terri McCoy at Headquarters, much-neede- extension 2636. Sunday to scrapbook but dont know There will be a Young Single where to start. Adult Fireside for members of Recipes will be available for the Nephi Utah and Nephi North popcorn treats for the holidays. LDS Stakes. The fireside will feature Russell G. Scott, a general authority of the church, and will be shown via satellite at each of the stake centers beginning at 7 p.m. All those ages 18 to 30 and unmarried are invited to attend. Book of Mormon class that could be donated the crib-size- Young Single Adult Fireside 623-450- tonight meeting 2nd LDS Ward Relief Nephi Society Homemaking meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. There will be a visiting teaching and a home management lesson. A financial expert will be on hand to answer Year 2000 (Y2K) financial questions. There will be a sweatshirt jacket craft. Those who want to participate should bring their own sweatshirt and a skein of yarn to compliment the sweatshirt. COPY i 1 Ij T Treat f ,1 7 f Dned fruit Fruit ysms jellies & syrups butter & Ptacmkc, ulsu muffin, it scone mixes 4c much more. Vfhether itk freak picked produce or gourmet personal- tzed gift baskets, Rowley k South Ridge Farms ha delicaocs to delight 1 for any taste bud! CaU more information. j" 754-55- 11 This Newspaper and aO inserts included are recyclable Please Recycle! 1. Attend tlio cUmsreEi of your - yourself to farm food from South Ridge FaraM uijr tune of the year. 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