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Show University Jaumlll • Monday, July 8, 1996 • Second Session to.start classes July he second summer school session at Southern Utah University will run from July 15 through Aug. 9. A large number of special workshops, seminars, and similar programs are also scheduled throughout July and August. Registration for second session classes is now under way and will continue through July 15 before a late registration fee is assessed. Students w ho have n<;>t attended SUU during spring quarter nor during either the first or "regular'' session of summer school must complete an application for admission before registering for classes. Application for admission and registration procedures may be completed in person at the SUU Registrar's Office on the second floor of the Administration Building. Students may also register for second session classes by telephone at (801 ) T 586-7714 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays (a $3 registration fee will be charged). "Courses in Dave nearly 30 Nyman disc iplines will be taught during the second session of summer school," C. David Nyman , director of the summer school program, said. "Well over 100 classes are being offered. We are encouraging people to obtain a schedule of our summer classes to see the wide variety still available this year. We are also encouraging those interested to register as early as possible." Summer school bulletins listing classes and special shorter workshops, conferences, and other programs are available at the offices of the division of continuing education in the R. Haze Hunter Conference Center and at the Registrar's Office in the Administration Building. The bulletins are free. Among the offerings still 15 ahead this year at SUU's summer school are a geology field camp, storytelling and creative writing workshops, a reading conference, a number of programs related to the Utah Shakespearean Festival, several classes in the master of education program, a special education practicum, an archeological field work camp, an art educator's workshop, Project Discovery, the Rural Schools Conference, sports and school spirit camps, and the Governor's Honors Academy. "In addition to the educational opportunities; summer school at SUU has some side benefits because of the beautiful scenic mountain setting, the cool climate, and the cultural offerings available," Nyman points out. "The university's tradition of summer school is strong, and that helps make a summer experience even more valuable and pleasant." Eric Owens, basso, Summer enrollment sets performance explodes on campus S young concert and opera bass who is enjoying a rapidly developing singing career will perform on the Southern Utah University Summer Evening Concert Series July 14. Eric J . Owens, who has sung 13 opera roles in less than the last four years, will be featured at the 7 p.m. performance in the Randall L. Jones Performing Arts Theatre. The concert is free, and the public is invited to attend. His performances since 1993 inc lude roles with the Opera Orchestra of New York, Wolf Trap Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Chautauqua Opera, and Curtis Opera Theater. In addition, during that time, he has appeared in concert with the Oratorio ~ ~ - - - - - - ~ - Society of New York, the Philadelphia Classical Symphony, the Mendelssohn Club Choir of Philadelphia, and others. He has six upcoming opera engagements, including a performance with the Baltimore Opera, and many future concert dates scheduled. "Mr. Owens was an ARTS Awardee in the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts' 1988 Arts Recognition and talent Search," Marla Bingham, manager of the concert series for SUU's lectures/special projects office, said. "That organization encourages young artists in all art forms by assisting them financially and by creating opportunities for them to advance their professional careers. Mr. Owens' career has certainly blossomed since winning that award." Owens has received many recent awards including winning the 1996 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, first prize in New York's Opera Index Career Grant Auditions, first prize in the Palm Beach Opera National Voice Competition, and winning the 1995 Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition. He is also the recipient of numerous national foundation grants. A native of Philadelphia and a current member of the Houston Opera Studio, Owens studied voice at Temple University where he received his undergraduate degree in vocal performance. His master's degree in opera was awarded by the Curtis Institute of Music. ummer school enrollment at SUU has exploded at a pace over 26 percent higher than enrollment at the same time last year. "We haven't even begun our second session, and full time equivalent enrollment has already exceeded last year's total full-time enrollment," D. "' Mark Barton, assistant vice president for student services, points out. "Last year at this time, we had 870 full time equivalent students. This year there are 1,100. Last year's final full-time enrollment at the end of the summer was 997. We have already guaranteed ourselves at least a 10.3 percent summer school enrollment increase, and, of course, it will be much more than that when we get the final count." Full time equivalent enrollment is determined by dividing the total number of credit hours taken by all students by 15, which is considered a full-time academic load . Last year a total of 3,320 actual students enrolled for summer school classes, but many of them took less than 15 credit hours. T his year the actual number of students attending summer school should be "well above" last year's total of 3,320, according to Barton. SUU's summer school includes a "regular'' eight-week session and two shorter four-week sessions, in addition to a large number of workshops, camps, seminars, etc. Registration for the second four-week session will continue until July 15 when those courses begin. "There is still an opportunity for 3 students to register for the second session and for the many remaining shorter summer offerings," Barton said. "All they need to do to start the process is contact the Division of Continuing Education office at 586-7850 or the Registrar's Office at 586-7715." Enrollment increases this summer are substantial in graduate courses, primarily due to the approval and implementation by the Utah State Board of Regents of a master's degree program in education, according to Barton. Increases are also occurring fairly evenly this summer in the university's other academic areas. "Our summer enrollment increases are consistent with a continuing growth of the university during the regular academic year," Barton said. "During each of the last five academic-year quarters we have experienced an increase in the size of our student body. We are also very pleased with quality of students being attracted to the university." Summer school administrators point out that many students are discovering that summer is a good time to accelerate their graduation timetable, to work on advanced degrees, to finish a degree, or to just enhance their education. "A large number of offerings are available each summer," Barton said. "Students from outside the area are also attracted to southwestern Utah's scenery and weather, and to the cultural and recreational opportunities available during the summer." l |