OCR Text |
Show news •'» *r ^ A2 MONDAY • AUGUST 27 • 2007 Service tradition Continued from A1 Although volunteer service may sound like giving, which it certainly is, volunteers also experience a surprising amount of receiving. In 2006, the Institute for Volunteering Research, a United Kingdom-based organization, published a research bulletin on Open University students, describing several of the impacts from volunteering. Among the many positive responses to the experience of volunteering, 79 percent got a sense of satisfaction from their involvement, 53 percent made new friends and 41 percent said it led to the development of new skills, enhancing their career prospects. Some of the negative responses were that it took up too much time (41 percent) and expectations on volunteers were too high (18 percent). Naturally, volunteering will take up some time; however, there seem to be precious few activities that give so much, benefit so many and damage so little as service and volunteering. While much of college is self-advancing by nature of grades, career prospects, and competition, service offers a place to balance energy devoted to self with energy devoted to others. A vast majority of people who get involved in service find it satisfying; it just may be something worth looking into a little more, or a little more often. What every woman dreams of... New faculty a good sign for new Deaf Studies program Husband and wife team to teach ASL at UVSC Justin Ritter News writer UVSC has recently hired an experienced husbandand-wife team to teach its new Deaf Studies program. Will Garrow and Flavia Fleischer have come to UVSC from Gallaudet University, in Washington, D.C., to help build the program, which now offers two bachelors' degrees. "They're going to be key to the program," said Bryan Eldredge, ASL and Deaf Studies program coordinator. "Both of them bring energy; that's the biggest thing. They just love to be in the classroom with their students." Garrow, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies and a master's degree in linguistics, first encountered the deaf community while pursuing a professional snowboard- ing career in New York. "I was fascinated with the cultural aspect of it, and the language," Garrow said. He began to learn sign language, and when he retired from snowboarding and returned to college, he decided to major in Deaf Studies. Garrow has since taught at California State University-Northridge, Community College of Baltimore County at Catonsville and Gallaudet University, and is currently working on a doctorate degree in Linguistics. Fleischer, who is deaf, holds a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies and Linguistics, and a master's degree in Linguistics. She is currently pursuing adoctorate in Linguistics. Fleischer is studying Linguistic Anthropology, examining how deaf people express concepts regarding oppression. She has taught at four other colleges, including California State University-Northridge, Saddleback Community College, the College of the Canyons and Gallaudet University. Eldredge said Fleischer's experience as a deaf person and a teacher will eventually make her the heart of the program. Garrow and Fleischer first met when Fleischer became involved with the U.S. Deaf Ski Association. After becoming a snowboard team leader, she found herself working with Garrow, who was the U.S. snowboard team coach. Garrow and Fleischer both enjoy the outdoors, and Garrow said they like Utah's outdoor lifestyle. "I've fallen in love with Utah," Garrow said. "I've told my wife, 'We're not moving! This is home.'" Both said they are eager to teach at UVSC. "I find UVSC to be very unique in that it is very studentcentered," Fleischer added. "I'm extremely excited to be here at UVSC," Garrow said. "I'm really looking forward to working with my colleagues ... and meet and work with students. I learn as much from my students as they learn from me," he added. "That's priceless." moo tkSLin Get it now. Get it fast. The smoother your skin, the closer you get. Rflox In a mtdiedyiup@fvi^d stat©=eMh©--art \QW clinic whil© you reeaiv© euitom d§sign§d ikln treatment! to htlp you look your best, Heirremoval,WrinkJ© reduction, Skin rejuvenation, Cosmetic Injeetabtes All treatments am eartfully and gently given by trained professionals, You can look tenfflc sooner than you think, Call for an appointment now, Micrfareyouwatffngfor? 801,310,9000 Call today for a FREE consultation www.bodyspalasencom Gift Certificates Available the college time/ GET IT HERE Editor in chief Eleanor Cleverly-Takahashi Managing editor Jack Waters News editor Spencer Shell Opinions editor Jared Magill Life editor Luke Hickman Sports editor Ben Webster Web manager Jason Adkins Photo editor Mark Johnston Designers Brandon Schelin Carol Acevedo Merinda Pearce Copy editors Amy Thaut Jason Pyles Office manager Robbin Anthony Adviser Brent Sumner CONTACT US: Student Media 800 W. University Parkway Orem, UT, 84057, •."" TEL (801) 863-8688 „, FAX: (801) 863-8601 E-MAIL anthonro@uvsc.edu The College limes is a student operated newspaper which is published once a week during Fall and Spring acmcsicra. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect Ihe views of The College Times or UVSC. Cost: First issue is free, each additional SI •OOKtTOM HOURII M M * Thur H4f am • 7100 pm tritfay 7141 am • f 100 pm feluriiy UVSC BOOKSTORE IUNDAY Your College. Your Needs. Your Store. tiee am-nospm C1MI PHONI (8QI)89)*8002 Vlilt Ml Onlino www.uviiitdu If, |