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Show October 1, 1982 Forum Page 4 Maggie Aloia Returns A new face on campus this Fall is one of Westminsters Alumni, but in a different role. In 1970, Maggie Aloia received her Bachelor of Science degree from Westminster in physical education. Now she is back as a staff member directing Alumni Services and Annual Giving. Aloia said her duties will focus on coordinating and developing Alumni events including: Homecoming n Phone-A-Tho- Annual Spagetti Dinner Newscope Maynard Hawkins Reunion Alumni Handbook and Membership Cards According to Aloia there are plenty of women wanting to play. I think we could handle the games as well as we (the College) are handling the mens games. I would like to see that develop, she said. Aloia said that a school needs sports as a common denominator and that soccer could be the common denominator for Westminster. After all, she said, soccer is the original football. Aloia is pitcher for the womens league softball team she plays on. She also plays on a co-e-d baseball league which took first place last Spring. She enjoys skiing and swimming in her spare time. Having been in her new office in Bamberger Hall for only five weeks, Aloia's desk is already piled high with work on new projects. Special activities Aloia has planned for include Casino Homecoming Week, October 4th-9tNight where Alumni can play Blackjack for prizes. One of the largest events of the year is the Phone-A'ThoThis program occurs eight evenings each year during the last week of October and the first week of November. First Security Bank donates the space in its building to operate from. Aloia said the event will use about 120 volunteers from students, staff and faculty to call Alumni for donations and do errands. g The Annual Spagetti Dinner is also a event, held every Spring. It is well attended by the Alumni. Last year over 300 people participated. Aloia is planning to serve even more people at this years dinner. h, Alumni Newsletter Alumni Satellite Chapters fund-raisi- ng n. Aloia comes to Westminster after 12 years at the Northwest Multi-PurpoCenter where she worked her way up to an administrative position. Aloia said she felt stagnated with her administrative duties and when she saw the newspaper advertisement for her present position, she decided to take a chance. Aloia also said she had been inactive as an Alumni for many years and wanted to get involved se again. A sports lover, Aloia said she would like to see a womans soccer team incorporate for next year. Campus Survey Checks to See Whos Looking fund-raisin- Another student concurred, There are so many of them I just cant take time to read through them. Clutter from d posters is another problem. One student pointed out, There was one announcing yearbook picture sittings that was three weeks old. I finally turned it around so I wouldnt have to keep looking at it. Alicia Dechart, Shaw Center Board Chairman, said Posters and the newspaper are the only effective means of communication. The information is there, but it is up to the student to seek it. Action is now underway to improve the situation. Leigh Ann Chapman is installing a Weekly Events board at the south end of Shaw Center; Sue Snow will aid in sprucing up the posters. just too many of them! out-date- A survey was made last week in an effort to determine the effectiveness of posters as a means of campus communication. Fluorescent Did You Read This? Sign! cards were placed in three strategic locations on campus. Signatures were collected as a count on the number of students who actually read and understood the posters. In Shaw Center, 26 signatures were gathered; in Hogle Hall, 23; in Carleson Hall, with fewer signatures than graffiti on the walls, there were less than 10. Passing students were asked to voice their opinions on the effectiveness of posters. Mike Wax when asked to comment exclaimed. Oh. wow! There are Charles Johnson whats happening THEATRE ART EXHIBITS Oct. Oct. Nov. 21 1 Oct. 31 1 Oct. Salt Lake Art Center, prints from the Author Wesley Dow collection. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Annual Art Department Faculty Show - 1 Oct. 9 8:00 p.m. Oct. 1 - mid-No- v. Sweeney Todd; Theatre 138, Wed. through Sat., 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Oct. 18 Oct. Spyro Gyra; Kingsbury Hall, U of U Campus, 7:30 p.m. R.E.O. Speedwagon; 1 - Oct. 16 Oct. 28 Oct. . Fresh Aire; Symphony Hall, 8:00 p.m. & Oct. 2 Oct. 1 "Kismet; Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Wed. through Sat., 8:00 p.m. 1 - Oct. 9 Salt Palace, 7:30 p.m. 1 Way,; Promised Valley Playhouse, Tues. through Sat., IN CONCERT Oct. Along the Utah Symphony; Symphony Hall, 8:00 p.m. Author Edward Abbey, Folksinger Utah Phillips; South High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. The Maynard Hawkins Reunion is one of Aloias new projects for Alumni. The late Hawkins operated the Sugarbowl Bar that used to be located at 11th East and 2 1st South. He employed many Westminster students who were working their way through school and supported many of the schools activities. Aloia is expecting a lot of Alumni to be interested in this nostalgic event, and in seeing Mrs. Hawkins again. Aloia is developing a handbook for Alumni to keep them aware of events and benefits they are entitled to, such as use of the campus and its facilities, mailings, availability of transcripts and a new project she is working on to make transcripts available along with the personnel file of Alumni to aid professors who are requested to write letters of recommendation. Membership cards for Alumni are also being developed. is published quarterly to report timely information and accomplishments about the College Alumni and the many friends who support Newscope Westminster College. A newsletter exclusively for the Alumni is in the planning stages. Aloia is working on establishing Alumni satellite chapters where there is a high concentration of alums in other states. Betty Christensen Party Brings Students Together One of the last days of summer may have been celebrated by Westminster students, alumni, faculty, and school officials at the first Fall All Class party. On Saturday, September 18th, the sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky and the warm temperatures were a reminder of long summer days past. made up the fashion for the Shorts and T-shi- rts day. The party was held at Magna Park. Hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked for hours and 15 kegs of Olympia light and dark beer were consumed. An with additional item this year were ALL CLASS WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, them. on FALL 1982 PARTY, printed Alice Chaney, a freshman this year living Mary in Hogle Hall, enjoyed the opportunity to meet other people. She felt the party was a good chance to interact with students who do not live in the dorms. Kathryn Darrow commented, Its nice to have a party where people participate. The activities included volleyball, dancing, frisbee and softball. The party-goeboogied to Harvest and 004, two local Salt Lake City bands. President and Mrs. Petersen joined in the celebration. President Petersen stated enthusiastically that he "loves parties. Debbie Rocha, chairperson of the All Class party, ASWC members, and Shaw Center board members put in many hours of energy organizing the party. Since the Fall All Class party was such a success, plans are being made for a similar party in the Spring. T-shi- rts rs Theatre Park City, 8:00 p.m. FILMS Oct. 1 H. G. Wells on Film, Salt Lake City Public Library, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. - J&- |