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Show D GOAL FAVORITE eman Petersen is listed first for kicking duties» The Chronicle rates recent projects at the U » 4 HITS AND MISSES: 6 Thursday;-ApilihilA., 2011 Y UTAHCHRONICLE The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice Since 1890 hchronicle.co GIS maps detailing floor usage Scott Wiseman ASUU awards teachers Students present customized thank-yous Laura Schmitz STAFF WRITER The U is in the process of updating a system of interactive maps that help departments visualize every nook and cranny on campus. For more than six years, a collaborative effort between the Office of Space Planning and Management and the Digitally Integrated Geographic Information Technologies Lab has been developing the database. The office has encountered struggles, as the task is composed of time-consuming data entries. So far, it has completed about 25 percent of the campus' floor plans. The graphical database is a part of a larger software program, called geographical information system, the includes the room number, the department controls that the room and the specific use of the space. Malcolm Echaluce, a graduate student in city and metropolitan planning, decided to work on the campus GIS for the class, Intermediate GIS. After spending a semester working with The annual Student Choice Teaching Awards were held Tuesday, saluting eight instructors who have made a distinct impact in the lives of their students. Hosted by the Associated Students of the University of Utah, the event offered a banquet dinner in honor of the chosen instructors. "We wanted to recognize really good professors," said Jeremy Sanchez, a junior in chemistry and director of academic affairs for ASUU, who organized the awards. An excellent professor is one who extends time to mentor students outside the classroom and inspires students to succeed, he said. Students nominated each professor with a two-page essay, explaining specific aspects that made their professor worthy of an award. "It was so hard to condense into two pages," said Amy Greenland, a senior in speech communication who presented an award to Norm Elliot, a professor of communication. "He was so sensitive to my needs. That, to me, is a great professor—he never let me off the hook, but at the same time was so encouraging." See MAP Page 3 See PROFESSORS Page 3 STAFF WRITER Vol. 120 1 No. 1071©2011 NATHAN SWEET/The Daily Utah Chronicle Amy Greenland presents her professor, Norm Elliot, with the Student Choice Teacher Award for best communication teacher. LG BT gardens for Al l • es .-:-- . -- Earth Day grows to a full week .ze- -" 0 14 --- \ ... Marie Lenihan-Clarke .. STAFF WRITER A 0 --'-' - . AI , ''. A .., ' - ' '.44143 4frilialiii0S0. -_ ____ r,*“i, ,_ Z lir ,./ 0 .4%, , _ +-4111. 1514414 7t •....... • -_Ii:„ - . , • : . . , , _ ", . _ KIMBERLY ROACH/The Daily Utah Chronicle Alexandra Parvaz, the organic gardening coordinator, heads the gardening of cool weather crops at the Sill Center. Benjamin Cabey and Kaylie Farris also volunteered. The U has organized so many activities for this year's Earth Day that they can't all fit into one day. Instead, the U will be celebrating the planet for more than a week. Earth appreciation will kick off Saturday commencing with an event run by the Bend-in-the-River group at the Bennion Community Service Center, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the U. Bend-in-the-River is "a dynamic community of partners caring for and utilizing a natural learning environment in an urban setting," according to its website. After a free breakfast, 250 volunteers will work at four different locations around the valley for Earth Day, said Nick Rothacher, student programs coordinator for the Bennion Center. Volunteers from Bend-in-the-River will be working alongside each other pulling weeds, planting native grasses, painting over graffiti and performing a general spring cleanup. The team of volunteers will also be working on building three community gardens at First Step House, a substance-abuse treatment facility for recovering addicts. See EARTH Page 3 Bowling Night a hit for UPC Reed Nelson STAFF WRITER Fondue and bowling is not exactly the new peanut butter and jelly, but if the scene Tuesday evening is any indication, the beloved combo might have some fast-rising competition. More than ioo students gathered on the first floor of the Union to participate in the Union Programming Council's Free Bowling Night. The event was open to all students and also included free chocolate fondue and pizza, generating lines that stretched from the patio entrance all the way down to the 4th and Goal store. "It's always nice to get free stuff on campus, even if it is included in our fees," said Brittni Nowell, a senior in See BOWLING Page 3 Art and wine to mix in UMFA Katie Steiner pean galleries and then will discuss the assortment of artwork. STAFF WRITER Following the discussion, the A new class at the U will allow class will taste a variety of wines. students to sip some wine while en"One art and wine pairing that joying the beauty of art. is particularly interesting is an oil The Utah Museum of Fine Arts painting from 1806, by Spanish artwill partner with Lifelong Learning ist Jose Aparicio, entitled 'Portrait to bring a feel of of Jean-Louis Reynier,' Europe to the U by who was Napoleon's you go: presenting a brand minister of war in Italy," When: Tonight, 6 p.m. new class, Palette Peterson said. to Palate: Art and Greg Mitsley, a juWhere: Utah Museum of Fine Wine. nior in history, said the Arts "The class ofdisplays at the museum spark an interest in him. fers adults the opHow much: $39 plus a $25 portunity to learn Although European art special fee; UMFA members pay $36 about European is such a broad concept, plus the special fee art, wine and culit would be interesting ture in a fun and to learn about different fascinating way," said Shelby Peterstyles and artists, he said. son, spokeswoman for UMFA. The class is fully registered for Laura Hurtado, a graduate student tonight, but it will also be offered in in art history, and Michael Roussin, June and pre-registration is recoma certified sommelier from Bacchus mended. SPENCER SANDSTROM/The Daily Utah Chronicle Event Services, will teach the class. Participants must be at least 21 This 1806 portrait of Jean-Louis Reynier by Spanish painter Jose Aparicio is on display at the Utah The students will be given a guid- years old and present a photo I.D. ed tour through the museum's Eurok.steiner@chronicle.utah.edu Museum of Fine Arts. |