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Show Today is Monday, Sept. www.utahstatesman.com Logon, Utah Utah State Universit yi USU celebrates children and families By LINDSAY ANDERSON senior news writer Hurrican Ike idles refineries and pipelines in Gulf of Mexico. Page 2 Campus News Exhibit in Skyroom presents threedimensional creations. Page 3 Features USU students earn credit by jumping on trampolines. The provost's office sponsored the first Celebration of Children and Families Friday on the Quad, offering 28 different activities at booths run by every college at USU. Ann Austin, vice provost of faculty development and diversity, was in charge of the event. "All of the colleges have at least one act, and they were asked to gear their activities toward children from the ages of three on up to 13," she said. "Some of the colleges laughed when I told them it had to be geared for three to 13 year olds, and they said, 'How do we do that?' But we consulted with them and told them how it could be done, how to take their specialties and take it down to a three year old level." USU Dining Services, the USU Bookstore, the Space Dynamics Lab, the football team and the MerrillCazier Library also participated in the event. "The purpose of today is to kick off the Aggie Care Child Care program. The Aggie Care Child Care program is for the USU community, faculty and students. Aggie Care helps parents find child care for their children, according to the age of the child, the proximity of the day care to the parents work, etc.," Austin said. "I've been here for 27 years and during that time I raised five children, two of which were born after I came to Utah State, and I just realized how important child care is so you can be professional and carry out your tasks." Heather Clawson, freshman majoring in early childhood and elementary education, volunteered to work at the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services' booth, which offered seven activities, including a dice game and sign language instruction. "It's fun," Clawson said. "I like playing with the little kids. They're really cute." Clawson said she felt activities like the celebration were important because "they involve the community, not just the school." Austin said USU is a very atypical school because of its large married population, but there aren't many activities geared toward families. "I just think that USU has sort of seen ourselves as part of the typical college crowd, rather than different as per our region, when, in fact, by the time the graduating class comes around, about half of the students are married," Austin said. Heather Lorimer, USU alumna whose husband works in USU's IT department, attended the activity with her family, including her 3year-old son Noah, who said he liked coloring the food guide pyramid and [• See FAMILIES, page 3 JOSH DER, Ph.D. student in biology, hands over a boa constrictor to kids at Aggie Family Day. Each college set up a booth to educate and entertain kids as part of USU's Celebration of Children and Families. BRIAN FRANCOM photo Aggies win blood drivefor sixth straight year Page 5 By TAZYA WILLIAMS staff writer ^•^T^"1'"" Sports USU claimed its sixth straight victory in the annual USU vs. University of Utah blood battle after the U of U held their blood drive last week, 1,235 units of blood to 1,054. "The Blood Battle was absolutely amazing. Although we did not reach our goal of 1,300 units ofblood, we came very, very close," said Brett Healy, ASUSU service vice president. Chris Fenn of the Red Cross said the blood taken at the Blood Battle could be used at any of the 40-50 hospitals the Red Cross supplies in Utah. "There is always a need for blood," Fenn said. Natalie Glover, junior majoring in history and political science, said she was really nervous donating blood, but she had all her friends there. She said it's good to donate blood, so when given the opportunity it should be taken. After the blood is taken it is separated into six test tubes and tested for HIV, hepatitis, syphilis and blood type. During the summer it is also tested for West Nile., Fenn said. If anyone is to get sick within three days after donating they are to contact the Red Cross so the blood is not used. Even if someone feels fine the day of donating, the virus could have already been in their system, Fenn said. Jackie Lambert, senior majoring in English education, said she donates because of the example of her dad. She said her dad donates as much as he can because his blood type is O-, which anyone can use. "Even if you are scared, the people here are so nice. It's the easiest service you can give, and it really saves lives," she said. USU football team defeated in first home game of the season. B L O O D B E I N G D O N A T E D by USU students during the blood drive. USU won the blood challenge this year, its sixth straight win. TYLER LARSON photo Opinion Study Abroad Fair opens possibilities "There has been too much losing in the USU football program during the past two decades. Saturday night's disaster against the Utes just adds to the agony." Page 12 Almanac Today in History: On this day in 1978, boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time in his career, the t first fighter ever to do so. Weather High: 85° , Low: 40* Skies: Sunny, clouds moving in later this week. —iazya.wiHiams@agffemaiLusu.edu By KARLIE BRAND staff writer The Study Abroad Fair will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the TSC International/Sunburst Lounge. Representatives from the USU Study Abroad office, USU faculty-led summer programs, various national and international study abroad and service learning organizations will be there to answer questions and give more information about study abroad opportunities for USU students. Passport applications will also be available at the fair. Kay Forsy th, director of the USU Study Abroad program said she wants students to know everyone can have the opportunity to study abroad. "Studying abroad is realistic and affordable, and it can help accomplish credit," Forsyth said. "Students can study in English in probably over 100 international universities, meeting major and minor requirements." Terrin Williamson, senior in international communications, participated in an exchange program for 10 months studying intensive Japanese language in Kobe, Japan. Williamson, who was originally a biology major, switched to international communications after returning home from the exchange. She said studying abroad helped her grow emotionally and learn more about who she was and want she wanted to pursue in life. "It was a life changing experience," said Williamson, who is now fluent in Japanese. "If I hadn't have gone I would still be a biology major. (Studying abroad) helped me decide my path in 1 • C " life. If students are proficient in a language, studying abroad is a great way to enhance those skills, Forsyth said. "There are language options for studying at every S T U D Y A B R O A D GIVES students the opportunity to learn and experience different cultures. The fair Tuesday will help interested students find more information and prepare. SETH HAWKINS illustration level," Forsyth said. "Those with a higher proficiency (at least second-year college level) can study in a language." Service learning experiences can also help students learn a language, Forsyth said. Students who learn a language abroad can test out of language classes at USU to get into higher-level courses. Studying abroad can be affordable, and there are financial aid opportunities available, Forsyth said. She said many exchange programs are based on USU pricing, so students pay USU tuition, room and board and then exchange with a student from an international university. USU academic scholarships and financial aid are often applicable to these programs, Forsyth said. There are also other scholarships available to help students, Forsyth said. She said the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a national program to aid students with a GPA of at least 3.5 or above interested in a semester long study (I See ABROAD, page 4 |