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Show ijouf ccimpu/ AIO MONDAY-SEPTEMBER «2006 Pre-Dental Club on UVSC campus NSA Professor of the year Spencer Shell News Writer If you have ever been interested in making money, inflicting pain on others and looking down the mouth of another person, then the field of dentistry might be within your interests. If that is the case, then look into the Pre-Dental Club here at UVSC. The Pre-Dental Club mission statement reads, "The mission of the predental club is to prepare students to become exceptional dental school applicants by providing educational opportunities and speakers, rendering service to the community, and gaining exposure to the dental field." In 2004, out of the 17 applicants from the PreDental Club who applied to dental school, 14 were accepted. In 2005, the number of applicants jumped to 33 with 16 of them being accepted. As stated on the website, "Remember, getting into dental school is a process, not an event." With this in mind, getting experience beforehand is just what is needed, and it is one reason why this club was created six years ago. In its first yeai\ the club had the bare minimum of what students needed to start the club; but since then, after many frustrations and challenges, it has grown into a large, respectable club. The pre-dental club is a great opportunity toexplore the field of dentistry. If you are interested in joining this club you can check out their website at www. uvscpredentalclub.com. Gathering place for multicultural students Abraham Hernandez Your Campus Editor The UVSC Multicultural Center, which was organized in 1985, currently serves over 1,500 ethnic students, who come to Utah from all over the Unites States and all over the world. The Center provides many services for its multicultural students, including academic counseling, workshops, career planning, ethnic clubs, a multicultural choir, scholarship programs and assistance, financial aid, super programs, cultural celebrations and productions. The Center actively participates in Student Success courses and programs, links frequently with numerous international students, the Accessibility Center, the Women's Center and the TRIO Student Support Center, and is involved with the Utah Coalition for the Advancement of Minorities in Higher Education (UCAMHE), and other state and local organisations. \JVSC serves the minority population well by continuing to be an open-enrollment. caring institution. Minority populations are continuing to grow in Utah and postsecondary education is the primary solution to allow multicultural individuals to join mainstream society and contribute in productive. meaningful ways to our communities. The Center is affiliated with various ethnic clubs on campus, including: the Black Student Union which helps create unity among black students while they share their culture and serve the community; the Latin American Club, a club that celebrates Latin Construction Briefs • Energy Savings Initiatives' Project is nearing completion. • Wolverine Services Complex (WSC): Wrestling Area has been started—framing is complete. • The Police Department will soon move to GT 331. • The PE Infill Project is complete. • Parking Lot V is nearly complete. The lot is open for parking, and lighting will be completed by the end of September. • Various small projects are underway at the Baseball Stadium and sliding windows were installed in the Media Rooms. • Digital Learning Center: Building site has been fenced off in preparation for excavation due to begin mid September. American cultures by sharing with everyone who wants to participate in this rich heritage and enhances the community's awareness of their way of life: the Native Sun Club helps encourage Native Americans to reach out to others, share their culture and promote academic success; and the Oceiana/Polynesian Club helps enrich others about Polynesian cultures and s h a re with all w h o a re interested. Along with the Oceiana/Polynesian Club, a Polynesian dance team. Legacy, was formed because of the ever-growing Polynesian community in Utah. Island natives who came to Utah for the educational opportunities and the excellent, value-based community were struck by the vast difference between Utah Valley and the exotic islands. Legacy provides a bit of home for these students. Members of Legacy represent all six. of the main Polynesian Islands. Although predominantly Polynesian. people of many nationalities dance in Legacy, and the team invites all those interested to perform with them. The dancers choose majors as diverse as their cultures; some are in trades or business, while others focus on biology or mathematics. The Multicultural Center has become a gathering place and a home away from home for international and multicultural student at UVSC who enjoy a warm, encouraging environment, a hand up and a chance to obtain the energy and support needed too vercome challenges during their academic quest. -v Sarah Brimhall News Writer School of Business professor. Marty Val Hill, is one of two people to receive the 2006 Outstanding Professor of the Year Award from the National Speaker's Association (NSA). Hill will be presented with the award, by a NSA representative on the UVSCcampusthisfall.The award includes a plaque and a check for $2,000. Hill will donate half of his award money towards the Fulton Challenge at the school of business, which will be matched by Ira and Mary Lou Fulton, owners of Fulton Homes in Arizona and well-known philanthropists. "It was a surprise to be selected for such a prestigious award," said Hill. "I was almost shocked when they called with the announcement; I feel I owe much of this award to my students and colleagues." Hill was nominated for the award by a local NSA member, two UVSC students and a recent UVSC graduate. In order to be considered, Hill had-: to submit an application and letters of support from coworkers, as well as complete an essay. Hi 11 has received various academic distinctions including UVSC Service Learning Fellow, UVSC Faculty in Industry and Business Fellow, and the Brigham Young University Sloan Award for Speaking Excellence. "As an educator, to be appreciated by your students is the greatest honor," Hill said. netxnews.net s '' iili • Science Building Remodel Project: Drawings was awarded to Broderick & Henderson. Exhaust systems are being installed. iHi • E B 130 has been completed for the Early Childhood Education workroom. • BA 113 has a new door opening. • The Pedestrian Tunnel leak was repaired. •UCAS Building: A new sidewalk has been installed from 800 South to the South entry of the building. • BA Basement remodel is under construction. The Testing Center space is being remodeled into space for IT. IR. and Strategic Planning. HVAC, Fire Sprinkler & Alarm and Carpet remain. •• -*'.•;.• .".-."-"'.y->"• ^ " - . * , M . < - . •;.•,••'-.'>.-'•. > , j " X ^ Are you interested in informing people about life on campus and in the world around you? If so, apply in SC 220. We are especially in need of people with web design skills and with the abilities, needed to work in both the print and broadcast mediums for NetXNews. 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