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Show MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007 • THE COLLEGE TIMES New; On campus On campus A7 ,L UTA commuter possibility operationsmile.org Operation Smile performs over 9,000 surgeries each year to correct children's facial deformities. These before and after shots show the impact Operation Smile has on children's lives. Operation Smile club raises funds Making quick progress in first year at UVSC Robert Hayden Assistant News editor UVSC's recent Halloween dance on Friday, Oct. 26 was cosponsored by ASUVSC and the Operation Smile club. The club received a cut of the event's proceeds and raised an additional $60.40 from individual donations during the dance. The money collected will be directly donated to Operation Smile. This non-profit organization, founded in 1982, coordinates volunteers to surgically repair childhood facial deformities in 25 countries throughout the world. Any amount raised has a great potential within this organization, as each surgery costs only $240, according to Britnee Nguyen, the Operation Smile club president. The club is currently in its first year at UVSC and has a membership of approximately 100. "Our main goal for this first year is getting UVSC students aware of Operation Smile," stated Nguyen. Already, a club member is preparing to be sent abroad. This week, club Vice President Marci Hooton is departing on a medical mission to Egypt where she will photographically document the children's progression and surgeries conducted by Operation Smile. Hooton "will be representing UVSC Operation Smile and be able to help one-on-one with the kids receiving surgeries," expressed Nguyen. According to Student Body President Kris Coles, the amount donated to the Operation Smile club will be a percentage of the money raised from the fast-lane offered at the Halloween dance. "It's not too late for students to join. It's a great way to get involved at UVSC since we are involved on campus, in the community and with fundraising efforts for children in third-world countries," summarized Nguyen. For additional information, contact the Operation Smile club through e-mail at opsmileuvu® gmail.com On campus Jewels of the Orient show at UVSC Press release A showcase performance titled, "Jewels of the Orient" will be held November 16 at 7 p.m. in the Ragan Theater. Each year, as a grand finale of UVSC Global Engagement Week, the Office of International Affairs brings in an international performing group so students, faculty, staff and the community can come together in the celebration of cultural diversity. "Jewels of the Orient" is the first of its kind and professionalism in Utah. The program will mostly consist of Various belly dances with emphasis on traditional Egyptian style called Raqs Sharqi. The show will also include flamenco, oriental folklore and classical dances from India. The key performers of the show are well known in their industry not just within the U.S. but also worldwide. Performing in "Jewels of the Orient" are professional dancers: DaVid of Scandinavia, Nalini, Solange Gomes, Isidora Bushkovski and the primary organizer of the show, Viktoriya Shershnova. All of them were trained to dance by top profession- is All als in India, Egypt and Brazil. "One of the main purposes of the show is to reveal belly dancing as a beautiful art form. Contrary to the popular belief as a seductive dance, Egyptian belly dance is a contemporary performance art that expresses mood evoked by the enchanting rhythms of the traditional music," said Maryna Storrs, coordinator of International Affairs. Storrs added, "The show will also serve as a unique opportunity for UVSC dance students not only to earn extra credit, but to also observe new dance styles and techniques, especially since the dances are performed by world-famous artists. As far as the general student body concerned, this show is not something they will see frequently. It is simply fabulous! Since the show will mostly feature Middle Eastern- style dances, we expect a huge crowd from Utah's Middle Eastern community. Anytime we get a chance to draw public to showcase UVSC campus, we do just that!" Tickets are available for sale at Campus Connection for S9 with UVSC ID and $10 without. Call (801) 863-8797 for tickets or more information. Mere'S $100. To' 3 WBZ. Come see us before November 15, 2007 and credit $100 toward your first rent payment!* College Terrace Apartments $305/mo. Private Room or $235/mo. Shared Room collegeterraceapts.com ?*J LE ?C\i?lftF« /APARTMENTS A I ME" TS A prostar Property Limited parking makes riding the bus a valuable option Mindy Langford Guest writer A $5 Utah Transit Association (UTA) bus pass can help UVSC students deal with current parking problems and rising gas prices. Yet, only 6,000 have been issued this year as opposed to 8,000 last year. "Paying $80 for a parking pass sucks," stated student Joyce Jacox, "but when you consider the amount of time you waste waiting for the bus to come and fill up with people, and then if you have to walk across campus to your classes, it's just a big waste of time." Jacox used the bus last year, but decided against it this year. Others believe that the time on the bus can be well spent doing homework or meeting new people, as is the case with student Katherine Daniels. Daniels has bussed from Lehi since she started at UVSC and appreciates the economic benefits in addition to not having to deal with parking. "If you live outside of Orem, I think the buses would be ideal," a student at theOrem Institute of Religion stated, "but since I live in Orem, it's a lot easier to just drive to school." And since he attends institute classes, he is able to park for free in the institute parking lot. "We have to get more people riding the bus," said Dawn Burgess, manager of Campus Connections. "When people come to me complaining about parking, I tell them to get a bus pass." Burgess explained that there was an obvious increase in the amount of bus passes sold last year when gas prices reached $3.00 per gallon. However, despite the complaints, she has not yet seen an increase in bus passes sold this year to avoid the current parking situation, Burgess believes a big reason why people don't ride the bus is because they feel like it won't be as convenient as having their own car at school. "I don't think people realize the buses can take them almost right where they need to go," she explained. The buses reach destinations from Payson to Brighman City, some stopping hourly at UVSC. On campus Body image psychologist to visit UVSC Workshop to focus on medias role in eating disorders ! Justin Ritter News writer A local body image psychologist will be speaking about eating disorders at UVSC on Nov. 7. Nicole Hawkins, clinical director of Orem's Center for Change, will be speaking on the media's influence on body image and eating disorders at a workshop sponsored by the UVSC Student Health Services Wellness Program. "This is a really big workshop," said Wellness Program Coordinator Amy Grubbs. "Eating disorders are huge on all college campuses across the nation, and our campus is no exception." According to Grubbs, the workshop is not tailored to any specific group. "Everybody knows somebody who has a prol> lem with this," Grubbs said, adding that men as well as women will have eating disorders, Hawkins will discuss the media's role in creating the ideal body image and will share things students can do to dispel myths about this ideal. She will also speak about the artificial tactics actors use to achieve their good looks. "A lot of times they .don't even look like that," Grubbs explained. Hawkins, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical/counseling psychology, has spoken at UVSC every fall and winter semester for the past five years. She has developed a body image program and has written several articles on the media's contribution to eating disorders. She also presents nationally. "She just does a great job," Grubbs said. The workshop will be held on Nov. 7 at 12 p.m. in SC 206 A&B. It is free and open to the public. •LJmltftd llm* otttr, Expires 11716/07. S100 credit for flret rani poymBn! only. Valid only on contracts signed thru April 2008. ii:Q0$m4:0Qpm worn emm • ctmtmtt Everything you need to give-it-a-try! ' mtttrlah' Intimation • family history 'prim • tools • more OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT LC102B ° 863-8682 |