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Show Monday, February 4, 2013 DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice Since 1890 www.dailyutahchronicle.com Vol. 122 No. 97 ©2013 ALSO INSIDE: All-American Corrie Lothrop's injury leaves Utes 4111\%„ scrambling to change starting lineup » 6 Columnists debate women's rights and advancement in military and diplomacy, sports and education » 5 Business schools join to invest in social change Anna Drysdale STAFF WRITER MICHAEL SYGNATOWICZ The Daily Utah Chronicle The U's new business school is also the home to the Sorenson Center for Global Investing. SPENCERFOXECCLESBUSINESS BUILDING Hands-on learning can make all the difference, whether in kindergarten or medical school. In that spirit, the Sorenson Center for Global Impact Investing, opening at the Eccles School of Business, will provide unique hands-on learning opportunities for students in Utah. "One of the things that is really the underlying benefit is the applied learning," said Lewis Hower, director of the center. The center is opening thanks to a $13 million grant from James Lee Sorensen, who insists the center provide opportunities for students in all disciplines, from all throughout Utah. The U will partner with BYU, USU and other universities across the state to give students firsthand experience in the world of impact investing. Hower said impact investing is "doing well while doing good," meaning money is invested in an effort to create positive social and environmental change. Businesses involved in impact investing try to make a financial profit while also striving to change the world for the better. "Business schools look at more than just financial return ... You're also having some kind of positive change," Hower said. These companies don't just donate a portion of their profits to charity — solving problems and helping people around the world are at the very core of these business models. Companies that provide micro-loans to See BUSINESS page 3 Majerus legacy lives on KARINA PUIKKONEN/The Daily Utah Chronicle Freshman Skye Slaymaker is already making a difference as ASUU's assistant manager of performing arts. Devoted freshman advances with ASUU Anna Drysdale STAFF WRITER CLOSE CALL » Runnin' Utes snag a win against the Colorado Buffaloes with impressive play by Jeremy Olsen on day of Majerus' honor» 6 MICHAEL SYGNATOWICZ/The Daily Utah Chronicle Basketball fans gathered in the Huntsman Center to watch former Utah head coach Rick Majerus' banner — featuring his famous crimson and cream sweater — unfurl to join the other U retired jerseys on Saturday. Majerus passed away Dec. 1 at the age of 64. U anticipates increase in state funds APPROPRIATION AT THE U SPECIFIC REQUESTS FROM LEGISLATURE: • • • • $298 million more than last year $10 million for the medical school $20 million for STEM departments $3.9 million in utility rates WHAT WE GOT LAST YEAR: • $197,837,900 in state appropriations for education and general support Sustainability programs are here to stay DJ Summers STAFF WRITER As the Utah legislative session began its subcommittee for higher education funding on Feb. I, the Utah System of Higher Education's governing agency has made its formal request. The State Board of Regents, which oversees the collaboration of eight of Utah's public universities, is continu- See FUNDS page 4 Anne Plummer STAFF WRITER Sustainability education at the U has seen a recent makeover. With an undergraduate certificate available and a possible graduate certificate in the future, any student can develop skills in sustainability regardless of his or her major. Course changes are taking place across departments and colleges, said Dan McCool, director of environmental and sustainability studies. As a team, McCool works with See SUSTAINABLE page 3 See BARNEWITZ page 4 STAFF WRITER and long-term, robust economic growth," said Gov. Gary Herbert to the Utah Legislature. "To that end, my higher education budget also targets programs that increase the number of certificates and degrees, especially those relating to STEM. In this arena, the state of Utah cannot afford to fail." Barnewitz achieves in anthropology With her stellar work ethic and cheerful attitude, professors say Kate Barnewitz, a senior in anthropology, is a model student in every way. This year Barnewitz received one of the four tuition waivers given by the Department of Anthropology and is well known for her involvement and work ethic. During Fall Semester 2012 she was a teacher's assistant in "Introduction to Archaeology" for Jack Broughton, anthropology professor, after taking the class in 2010. She received the highest grade in class, tying with her twin sister, Molly. Carolyn Webber ing its push for 66 percent of the Utahn workforce to have college education by the year 2020, focusing heavily on the staples of contemporary economic growth and stability — STEM departments and healthcare. For the U, this could mean big potential gains for departmental growth. "There is an essential and undeniable link between a highly educated workforce PHOTO COURTESY MOLLY BARNEWITZ Kate Barnewitz prepares a quail study skin in Eagle Lake, Calif. If you are feeling busy, imagine adding a job as a medical assistant at Primary Children's Medical Center and an assistant manager at ASUU to your plate. Skye Slaymaker, a freshman in exercise and sports science, manages to do all that and more, every week. Slaymaker started out as a member of the freshman crew at ASUU last semester, but this semester she's moved up in the ranks, landing a position as the assistant manager for performing arts on campus. Though only a first-year student, she plans many of the events that veteran students look forward to each year, from the Grand Kerfuffle to Rock the U. It is unusual for a freshman to be such a strong force at ASUU. It's a big job, but Neena Pack, freshman council adviser, said Slaymaker can handle it. "She's a great girl," Pack said. "She took the initiative and her hard work has really paid off." Slaymaker said some older friends pulled her in to work at ASUU, telling her how much they enjoyed the involvement and the friendships they made. She said her experience has lived up to all of her expectations, although there is more red tape involved than she had anticipated. "Obviously, there's the papers," Slaymaker said. The details of each event have to be approved by the U, which only happens after meticulous preparation. Between meetings at ASUU and an anatomy class, Slaymaker still finds time to work as a medical assistant in cardiology at Primary Children's Medical Center. She completed her medical assisting license as a senior at Brighton High School, then got the job at Primary's this summer after an assistant in the cardiology department went on maternity leave. She sees the children before the specialists come in, taking vitals and EKGs. "I'm just really lucky," Slaymaker said. "It's so fun with all of the kids ... It can be frustrating because they don't want to cooperate, but I love helping them with their heart problems, and it's just a little part of serving them." She said she loves the coworkers, and the doctors. "They're just the nicest people you'll ever meet," she said. See SLAYMAKER page 3 |
