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Show THl THUND! KBIRP Furst begins Convocation Tl'ESOVY SEPTEMBER 29, 1987 PSGE " line-u- p Convo's fall slate also features musician , activist , and businessmen Stephen Furst, the actor who made people laugh as the bumbling Flounder in Animal House and who now portrays a sensitive, caring doctor as Dr. Elliot Axelrod in St. Elsewhere, will be the first speaker in SUSC's fall Convocation series. Thursday's program will start at 11 a.m. in the college Auditorium and is titled, "From Flounder to Dr. Axelrod A Look at Show Biz." Convocation programs, which won the National Association for College Activities' distinguished lecture program award, are always held at 1 a.m. on Thursdays throughout the quarter. All programs are held in the theatre's Auditorium and are free to students and the community. One college credit is available for those who sign up for the course and attend the series. "We begin the '87-8- 8 school year with Furst's d program, then continue with nine other speakers who range from Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller to Soviet dissident Alexander Ginzburg, antinuclear activist Flarvey Wasserman, Costa Rican businessman John Hull 1 light-hearte- and family psychologist Dr. H. Stephen Glenn," notes Convocation Coordinator Lana Johnson. Also scheduled fall quarter are Soviet violinist and teacher, Dr. Edward Schmider; Utah State University President, Dr. Stanford Cazier; Brigham Young University Academic Vice President, Dr. Lamond Tullis; and Dr. Peter P. Smith, the SUSC faculty member selected to present the college's 1987 Distinguished Faculty Honor Lecture. "As you look through the fall schedule, you'll note that the series has taken on a global flavor in its content," Johnson said, "with political, social and economic issues of local, national and international importance." i 'l i Born and raised in Virginia, Furst moved to Los Angeles in 1976 and landed a job as a pizza delivery boy. Often having his triends in hysterics while repeating the various predicaments he found himself in as a delivery boy, Furst developed the unique style of comedy that landed him his first acting job as Flounder in Animal House. I i 'V A'"' .Jtv .i . y Stephen Fuist of 'Animal House' and 'St. Elsewhere fame is the year's opening Convocation speaker. Renovation still sought A variety of financial aid is available The student may borrow up to an employee of for college cabin $350, and must be paid within the same school Financial aid offers for Need SUSC. BY ROBBIE REID it BY DAWN DE BUSK Up the canyon, away from the stirring dust of new development and the noises of incoming students the ranch-style- d college cabin sits quietly as Mother Nature takes her course on the building. "The facts haven't changed from last year," says Vaughn McDonald, assistant to the president for development. "But the need to renovate the college cabin has increased over this past year." Like last year, the fate of the college cabin lies in private donations and volunteer help. "Money is so tight with restrictions on everyone's budget," McDonald says. "The rebuilding of the cabin will require students, faculty, alumni and community members to participate in a huge fund raising event," he says. No appropriated money will be used or put toward the tentative plans to restore the existing structure of the college cabin, says McDonald. The plans still include: a modern kitchen, restrooms, culinary water system, septic system, remodeled fireplace, terrace, a covered patio, and conference cabin. Later plans room in the promise several small satellite cabins, an amphitheater, and RV parking lot. Currently, money is being spent indirectly by the college since the cabin hasn't been restored, McDonald says. When a group holds an event at the ranch, the school often pays for the use of other facilities which the college cabin doesn't have. "The money is paid out somewhere else when the cabin could be making money," says McDonald. Groups who use the cabin and its surrounding area would be charged a fee ar.d the money would return to the cabin fund. Still the cabin remains in use. As an example, the SUSC booster club held an outdoor barbecue on the ranch's property, says McDonald. "Over 100 people were there. And there wasn't enough room for everyone to eat in the cabin so some people just stared in through the windows," he says. The cabin served as the site of a wedding at the beginning of June, eight family reunions, two class reunions, and several other events. "But with its continued deterioration," McDonald says, "the use of the cabin will decrease." now-weather- college? money different kinds of help to students who are in need of money for school. Part-tim- e PELL grants, loans and work (work-study- ), available to students, the four sources are scholarships according to Jack Q. Cannon, director of financial aid. In order to determine financial need, applicants must submit a comprehensive application to the national processor in Iowa. Processing time may take 8 weeks from date of mailing, said Cannon. One option is a PELL grant, Cannon said. The grant is based on need and is not paid back. Students may also apply for a guaranteed student loan. The GSL is a long term loan and must be repaid after a student leaves school or graduates. In case of an emergency, students can apply for a short-terloan. The loan is secured by a legal cosigner who is not another student, student's spouse or quarter. Part-tim- e work is also available for students through the work-stud- y program. "Many of our students want to work part-timJob availability for students is very tight, but eventually many students are able to find employment, on or off campus, if they are persistent," said Cannon. e. Scholarships are based on merit, such as academics, talent or student government. Many departmental scholarship programs are administered by the director of admissions. 6-- "Scholarships must be included as a source of financial aid, even though they are based on merit," added Cannon. The financia1 aid office is located in Administration for questions regarding Building 111, or call 586-773- 5 financial aid. m New adviser defines his job duties and role BY ANNETTE 'w?, wwa ' V, GROOMS y Tony Pellegrini, the new SUSC director of student activities, believes that to advise successfully, he must to perfect confer with the student officers, their leadership abilities. "The student leaders are motivated, aware of the student needs, they are they will get the job done and they will listen to students," Pellegrini said. He added that he would not step in on a decision made by a student leader unless it was illegal. As part cf their leadership training, Pellegrini encourages the officers to make mature decisions on their own. Besides keeping an eye on student government, Pellegrini advises a student activities board also known as STAB. "It kind of fills the void and supports the executive council," according to PeHegrini. STAB enables students to voice their concerns about . campus activities, he said. As part of his job, Pellegrini is teaching one leadership class this quarter at SUSC. Pellegrini is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in theatre education, and he holds a master's of education from Utah State University. In addition, Pellegrini holds a certificate in administration and has taught school for five years in Utah and California. one-on-on- e, goal-oriente- d, L Tony Pellegrini is the new director of student activities. |