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Show President Bassis addressed the ib Westminster commmty during the opening convocation last Wednes- vsogif ripa day. He told compared convocation to an overture, a beginning of whats to come. He spoke of the three Ls: look, listen and learn, and said we should always be guided by them and As the golden sun shone brightly and tall purple flowers gently swayed to the slight mountain breeze, the Westminster College community gathered Wednesday morning, Aug. 31, to celebrate convoca6 tion, the opening of the students to find a passion to make life more always be aware. Seidelman also encouraged everyone to think outside the box, to have an open mind and to take chances in the vear ahead. 2005-200Elree Harris, an English school ear. professor at Westminster and The celebration, marklat ear's recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award of ing Westminster's 131st acathe Bill and demic school Go Vieve Gore began year, with the Utah much Endow involved 'St k Pipe Band and Grand Marshall Bruce Bemis, emer- professor itus, leading time to enjoy college and do things that are fun. the processional of facult) across campus -- Chris to the Gioale librarv. Pastor Steve Goodier of the Christ United Methodist Church gave the invocation. Wharton Chris Wharton, Associated Students of Westmin- ster College (ASWC) president, was the first to speak, welcoming everyone to the new school vear. He began by quoting Mark Twrain, saying, Dont ever let school interfere with vour educa- tion, illustrating that one can learn inside and outside the classroom. In his opening remarks Westminster Provost, Dr. James (Cid) E. Seidelman, i W raol ilfimtSaBgEUV In response to Hurricane Katrina, Utah has pledged to host 1,000 evacuees at Camp Williams in Bluffdale. This community effort has Westminster College on its toes. Friday, Sept. 2, Westminster gave a press release announcing its vow to help students from the Gulf Coast despite this tragedy to con- tinue their education. Earlier that day, recent Westminster graduate Miranda Taft organized a place on campus for students and locals to bring donations for Camp Williams. Disasters such as this,' 3 t ! A ment Trust & - S'V.. follow ed 4 Seidelman. Harris - . r VS- -v V. sj frt- - began by thanking the Gore C 1- i flrv, family for a -1 "W V e . e ' f f ' , ' . S arf I r bj 4 funding the Excellence in Teaching Award and for all the numerous ways the family has contributed to Westminster. Harris then Westminster President Michael Basis followed, giving the convocation address. He said that all students need to find a passion and not the kind most college-age- d students are thinking of, he joked. He explained that once vou have a passion, in people. It is important that we let these situations bring out the best in ourselves. Utahns have been keen to offer help, and Westminster College is no different. Joel Bauman, vice president for Man- J J y I V Students who could not find seats in the tent provided for Convocation lounged in the sun to listen to the traditional opening for the new school year last Wednesday. your life has meaning, and once you have meaning, you can then make a contribution to the world. To illustrate his point, President Basis singled out a Westminster student named Sammie Bickmore who made a contribution and a differ Ktelp Fgamiz said Taft, who has a bachelors in communications, can bring out both the best and the worst ' i,..r spoke about intellectual curiosity, saying that its cool to be intellectually curious, and that knowledge is beautiful and wonderful. Enrollment agement, I5 5 -- as you can, but dont forget to make you can help contribute to the world. ft to class, get as meaningful. He said when life has meaning one of Westminsters core values is social responsibility and that we should all understand and act on it. A Westminster College education makes you aware of the problems around us, and that you can and ence by generously helping a local family during some of their incredibly rough times. President Basis said Bickmore was an example of a student who was socially responsible and who made a difference by sharing her time and services. President Basis said that Fi? KsMiraa seeking students. As the deadline to drop or and then to later transfer it in accordance to their home university. These students will have the same rights and privi- leges as other Westminster stu- - add classes has not yet come to pass, students from accred- ited colleges hit by the hurri- cane can attend Westminsters fall semester as visiting students by conSofarelli. bring tactingDonations for Camp Williams we can be dropped off in Bamberger 107. Items such as bottled water, non-degre- e cred- - Disasters such as this can out both the best and the worst in people. It is important that lot these situations bring out the best in ourselves. -- Miranda Taft said, We are going to be flexible and Westminster graduate not bureauaccommodating crats. In the press release last Friday, students of impacted ulf are said colleges in the G to be able to take courses as dents, and there is even housing available. Sofarelli said, They will be given a lot of hands-oattention to suit their education here. n non-perishab- le food, money, diapers, napkins, tissue products, blankets, shampoo, childrens toys, clothing, etc., are needed. Depending on how many evacuees come to Camp Williams, anything that is not Ssfilinias needed there will be sent to the Red Cross or another helpful organization for this cause. The donations will be accepted as long as Camp Williams needs them. Adam Coon, a senior at Westminster who donated to the cause, said, If everyone gives a little, itll help out a lot. Taft, who graduated in June with a bachelors in Communications, called the Utah Department of Health to ask what she could do to help. She noted Westminster was good at uniting and accomplishing tasks, and soon enough joined with Helen Langan, associate director of communications, to organize ?BnflSE- - |