Show ASCEU finally elects by Becca Thornton staff writer Sll the offices of ASCEU have been filled that there has been a nontraditional appointed John Skiff was chosen from a list of applicants and is looking forward to working with ASCEU for the second year as non-tra-d representative He will be a valuable asset to ASCEU using his past experience in student government to help everyone through the year In the past he has donated time and talents to CEU students and faculty by being an active member of ASCEU Two years d ago Skiff served as the representative this provided him with a valuable knowledge and grasp of what his position will entail this year Last year he served as the academic vice president d As the representative Skiff will represent nontraditional students who must be fulltime students and fall into one or more of the following categories: over 23 years old married or have children I le will be in charge of planning d activities for the students taking the d concerns of students to the advisory council and assisting ASCEU Another duty outlined in the ASCEU constitution is to maintain a d students This quarterly newsletter to all is something that has not been done for years but Skiff is willing to work with anyone who is interested in getting it started again This year Skiff is very involved with the happenings at CEU Not only is he taking time out of his schedule for his student government office he representative non-tradition- al participates as a member of the Newman Club and is amemberof JUICE the campus leadership club d As the representative it is Skiffs goal to “represent the best I can the wants and needs of non-tra- non-tra- non-tra- non-tra- non-tra- non-tra- d the diverse group of students I plan to do this by listening to their needs and opinions then bringing them to student government I also have the intent to formulate activities that will fit their needs" So far he is off to a dying start within weeks of being appointed he planned and d carried out the first activity of the year There was a Santa for the children on Dec 3 in the ballroom Due to Skiffs dedication non-tra- non-tra- non-lrad- 's and time- - spent efforts the activity was a success and there are sure to be many more to follow Skiff is a responsible and dedicated member of ASCEU and his presence will be a benefit to everyone who he will be working with He loves to be involved with everything and anything possible Skiff has made it a point to attend all CEU sporting events because of his passion and love of sports He also devotes much of his time to his studies He has found that since he returned to school he has had to spend much more time studying Skiff is currently working toward a premed major He will be (kmc with the premed requirements in July and plans to obtain a bachelor's degree in psychology by 1998 He wants to receive his BA from Utah State University but has not yet decided whether he will do it through extension classes at CEU or if he will move to Logan and obtain it there Once he has received his BA it is his desire to attend medical school at The Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska He loves to travel and has visited many interesting places This summer he spent some time in Atlanta Ga following the Summer Olympics I le enjoyed his time spent there and he would love to return He has also been to most of the states bordering Utah and loved to see and learn about the many different places In March he will be going to Europe on a tour sponsored by CEU to continue to enrich his cultural experiences Skiff can be contacted in ASCEU's student government offices Diesel mechanics program: state of the art by Barry Maxfield staff writer When one talks about dinosaurs at CEU certainly aren’t talking about the just grease monkeys tinkering under the hood of a car or truck Engines are extremely complex today The computer used in cars today are as complex as the typical desktop computer from a couple of years ago The shops alignment rack television screens that have sound effects in sound To sit in the classroom watching a presentation one gets the feeling they are sitting in a movie theater watching a movie Students watching the presentation were enthused about these methods program Dean Bohl instructor for nine years is proud of his program and what has been accom- tion Bohl explains that the development of his ciriculum was funded has made proposals to several high schools in Carbon Emery counties to teach distance learn- gine repair and overhaul business This equipment includes engine machine shop ing courses The program is sophistcated because equipment specialty tools for engineover-hau- l work benches with an through With all this technology he is equipped to put out diesel engine courses over the Ed Net He grants plished Upon entering the shop a person is confronted with a bewildering array of up to date shop equipment used in the diesel en- and of presenta- Diesel student Mike Irlart examines a hydrallc pump Photo by by AllenDoFriez in- teresting array of engines and hydraulic pumps all in various stages of disassembly “We are the best equipped diesel shop of any state school" explains Bohl He points out that when most people think of mechanics they think of Goober the mechanic on the old television show Mayhcrry RFD He is quick to point out that mechanics arc more than used to adjust the alignment of front tires on diesel trucks is operated by a Pentium 100 MHz computer “It’s pretty sophisticated stuff" Bohl who teaches in a classroom full of computer sophistication points out the advantages of technology in the classroom environment Sitting behind a computer console in front of the classroom he manipulates teaching aids on two jumbo the program is par- tially self funded The program overhauls diesel engines and sells them all over the country The cash (low generated by these engine sales allows the program to purchase equipment and it allows the department to stay on the leading edge of technology An example of this is the one possibly two computerized diesel engines he will be ne see diesel page 7 Putting the "E" back in CEU by Becca Thornton staff writer Efforts are being made to help install a new found sense of Eagle pride in the lives of CEU students faculty staff alumni and community members Long time residents of Price and alumni of CEU will remember a time when a "Big CEU" was erected on Wood Hill The former CEU made of wood is now laying on the hill in shambles In recent ASCEU student government meetthe "E" has been ings the decision to ct made Jennifer Batchelor ASCEU historian was given the responsibility of tackling this task In her efforts Batchelor has discussed the idea of making a new "E" with the welding department in hopes that an E could be made that would last forever The members of the department have agreed to weld a new E made of sturdy materials with a strong base All efforts to raise the E will be put on hold indefinitely due to the many obstacles that stand in the way The land which the E once stood on is no longer school property It is owned by Neal Smith and in order to elevate the E a mutual agreement with Smith and the officers of ASCEU must be made Batchelor is in the process of contacting and making arrangements with Smith There is also a legal side which must be looked at before any action can be taken There are several forms and papers that must be filled out in order to receive the proper permits to raise the E Once completed these forms will be the means by which the E will stand forever After an agreement has been reached with Smith these forms provide an assurance that the E will remain standing regardless of Smith's ideas for personal use of the land at a later date The forms and permits are simply a guarantee that Smith cannot expand or sell the land the E will be located on Due to the harsh winter that has been predicted there is no possibility of the E being raised until there is proper whether she said The biggest barrier in the raising of the E is the cost Although the welding department has agreed to take on the task of making the E the parts are estimated to cost upwards of $3000 There are limited funds in the ASCEU budget and they simply are not enough It is for this reason that ASCEU plans to make the raising of the E an event that will involve anyone and everyone affiliated with CEU They want to make this a joint effort with many in hopes that the E will install this sense of Eagle pride in more than just the students They are accepting donations from any community businesses alumni members or others affiliated with CEU Anyone interested in donating money to this do so by writing a check to ASCEU's Big E and dropping it off in the student government offices in the Main Building or mailing it to ASCEU do Jen Batchelor 400 N 451 E Price Ut 84301 Anyone who would like to request more information on the E may contact Batchelor 0 in the student government offices at ext 3647 All donations are greatly appreciated and they will help the members of ASCEU move towards the goal of once again raising the E and giving everyone who secs it a share of Eagle pride cause can 637-212- |