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Show A 4 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Neva's . THE COLLEGE TIMES ELECTIONS from A1 Press Releases "I'm excited to serve," Sumner said. Candidate Tom Fifita Sitake said he has a unique perspective, diversity and ability to relate to others. Sitake was born in the Pacific Islands, and his father was not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, OrcnTs predominant religion. He said when people, especially minorities, approach him with concerns, he can see where they are coming from. "1 can relate to people, and I can get things done," Sitake said. Carl Hernandez said he particu• larly favors a dialogue between the future UVU, the business community, the art community and other entities within Orem that would create a strategic plan for education and job opportunities. Hernandez, who is the assistant dean of Brigham Young University's law school, said he has "the ability to build consensus with different groups, to bring about effective and positive changes in the community." Michael J. Whimpey, a project manager for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District is the sixth and final candidate in this year's election. "My background in civil engineering helps me to understand a lot of issues our community is facing," Whimpey said, adding that he is running to represent and protect the neighborhood and its quality of life. The candidates said it is important that students vote in the election. "The city council'is the political arena where the rubber meets the road," Black said. "That directly affects your life." According to Seastrand, local government issues that impact student lives include the cost of living in Orem, housing and transportation. "All those are pretty critical," he said. Whimpey said the housing issue is, "Especially true with UVSC because there isn't as much housing adjacent to campus." Hernandez said this election is an especially crucial one for UVSC students. "The future of Utah Valley University is at stake here with respect to the relationship it has with the city and with the [Community of Engaged Learners]," Hernandez said. "This is an important crossroads for Utah Valley University students." Sumner also said that this is an important time for UVSC and the community. "The city and the university need to work together on various issues." Sumner said students and faculty at UVSC need to be aware of what is going on in the community, as the two will become more intertwined in the future. Sitake said that often, only a small number of people vote. This minority of people makes the decisions for the majority of the people, he said. "It's so important that [students] vote," said Hernandez. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at designated polling locations. For more information about the candidates and links to the candidates' Web sites, students can visit www.orem.org For more about the election, students can obtain voter information pamphlets on newsstands at UVSC, or visit www.elections. utah.gov Utah County's 3rd Annual Suicide Awareness Walk In recognition of the devastating impact suicide h;is on individuals and families, the 3rd annual Suicide Awareness Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. at the Clark Auditorium in the Northwest Plaza at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. More than 31,000 people complete suicide each year in the United States, and more than 425,000 people with selfinflicted injuries arc treated in emergency rooms, each year, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.. A Utah County task force called HOPE (Hold-On. Persuade and Empower) was created i n 2002 to address the i ssue of suicide on a local level. The HOPE Task Force, in partnership with Provo School District, Intermountain Healthcare, Nu Skin, Bona Signs and Provo City, is sponsoring the waJk. Registration for ihf walk begins at 8 a.m..A .short program will kick off the walk and then participants will bej:in the two-mile walk from the N'nrtliwest Plaza. This walk is being held in conjunction with the 8th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, which takes place Nov. 30. ers must be in good Uisie and educate others about suicide prevention. The picture of a loved one that suicide has affected may be displayed on the poster, as well. For more information. please contact Lisa B. Bullock at 357-7612 or lisa.bullock(<" intermounUiinmiiil.org Participants arc invited to make posters to carry throughout the route of the walk. Post- Tajik ambassador comes to UVSC Abdujabbor Shirinov, ambassador of Tajikistan to the United Slates, will speak at UVSC Oci. 25 at 10 a.m. in LA 107 as part of the ambassador lecture series. "Ambassador Shirinow will speak on economic opportunities in his country," said Maryna Storrs, coordinator of international affairs at UVSC. "He'll also speak on his coun- try's role in Central Asia and the Tajikistan government's relationship with the United Stales." Shirinov has held positions as department head at Tajik State University, director of the settlement department of the National Bank, first deputy chairman of the executive board of the Joint-Stock Commerce Agro-Industrial Investment Bank, first deputy chairman of the National Bank, chair of the committee for State Financial Control and first deputy director of the Agency for State Finance Control and the Struggle Against Corruption. He was appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotcntionary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Slates Feb. 1,2007. The lecture will he presented lo UVSC comparative politics class, but the public is welcome to attend, subject to available seating. A reception to honor Ambassador Shirinov will be held that evening at 6 p.m. on UVSC campus. The reception is by invitation only. get 'Get the story'forThe College Times TOunww,Mholarnupofrwort*uiyoptfeu.ApplyuBcaaa - Need More Cash? Keep someone's] -future Convergys, named one of America's Most Admired Companies for the past seven years, offers Tuition Reimbursement (effective date of hire) as well as other great benefits! 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