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Show news 02.08.2010 * Rob Mathes Lecture often produce some of the best pieces. "The more you leapi "It's your passion that about music, the more . will drive your creativity," you practice, the more said composer/songwriter you investigate, the more Rob Mathes during his things you've written, the two hour visit to UVU last more experience you have Wednesday. in being able to solve your "I think that's the way problems," said Mathes. all of us are," said Mathes. Students asked a wide "When you start to write, range of questions, ranging you write about those things from perspectives on indethat you are deeply interest- pendent labels and modern ed in. And that is always the copyright laws to the promost compelling, the best in cess of creating new songs writing that I've ever been." and experiences working Mathes spoke from a with so many well-known wealth of experience, having artists. Mathes cordially written arrangements for explained his perspectives, artists as diverse as Sting, and encouraged students to Elton John, Panic! At The ignore their doubts and to Disco, Stevie Wonder, Tony pursue their dreams. Bennett, Vanessa Carlton, At the end of the lecture, Ghostface Killah, Bowling Mathes sang an original For Soup and many more. piece, the emotions of his He expressed his hope to ideas washing across the the about 200 students room in a ballad that was and faculty in the library echoed by those in attenauditorium that young artists dance, as he asked the audiwould continue to develop ence to add their voices to their talents, because they the music. JON KARRATTI | »Jews writer' News'wrffeT ~ International students at UVU might consider scholarships as a way to fund their education. UVU has a variety of options tailormade for such students. The academic/regional engagement scholarship with an award up to $3,000 is one option for the fall or spring semester. This is for a student who demonstrates regional engagement through activity such as community service and membership in campus clubs. A 3.5 GPA and certain coursework are required to apply. The international student council scholarship is for a student who is willing to take on the responsibility of increasing global engagement at UVU. The student will also be in charge of helping a small group of international students get along in their first year. The amount of this scholarship varies from $l,500-$5,500. The International Student Employment Program is not a scholarship but a work study program designed for international students. The goal is to give students work experience specific to their major. When asked what he hopes will come from these scholarships, Steve Crook, assistant director of the International Center, responded, "International students can have the resources to be successful and be rewarded for their excellence." There is approximately $150,000 available for international students through these scholarships. For more information visit www.uvu.edu/international/new/scholarships Robots and technology of the future ERICA L E M A S T E R ] * Scholarships for international students They are here News~wnter" JAY ARCANSALAN/ UVU Review Rob Mathes, writer of arrangements for artists as diverse as Sting, Elton John, Panlcl At The Disco, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Vanessa Carlton, Ghostface Killah, Bowling For Soup and many more. A symposium on technology and ethics was held on Feb. 2 that hosted three hour-long seminars on ethics, engineering and technology and robotics in the new library auditorium. The auditorium quickly filled with students interested to learn about the topics being outlined. All the seminars discussed the ethical issues that come with artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics, or robots that will interact and work with people. "The more technology that develops, the more ethical issues," said Joseph R. Herkert, Lincoln associate professor of Ethics and Technology at Arizona State University. Herkert gave a speech on the specific subject of "Ethical Challenges of Emerging Technologies." "Can Robots Be Moral?" was the first session, held at 8:30 a.m. The speakers invited were Herkert, Michael S. Pritchard, professor of Philosophy and director of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University and Kirk W. Love, associate professor of Computing/ Networking Sciences at UVU. "Ethics and Technology" was the last session, held in a panel form discussion at 1 p.m. The panel consisted of Herkert as well as three UVU faculty: Cheryl Hanewicz. assistant professor of Technology Management; Keith Olson, professor of *Computing/Networking' > Sciences and Ray Walker^ associate vice president of Information Technology/; CIO. •:••: All three sessions related to one another, addressing; similar questions about the upcoming ethical issue of; robotic morality. ;.; Marie Clegg-Jones Speech Competition offers cash prizes j the use of visual aids. KYLE JENNINGS "Managing editor The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Communication department is hosting the third annual Marie Clegg-Jones Speech Competition on March 2. Winners of the competition will receive cash prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second and $125 for third. Any student attending UVU can participate in this speech contest - all students need to do is prepare a five to seven minute persuasive speech on any topic without "We've had every speech; the first year the winner's topic was why men should not wear Speedos," said Dr. Janet Colvin, assistant professor in the Communication department. The competition will consist of two preliminary rounds. The first round will begin at 2 p.m. and the second will be at 4 p.m. From those two rounds the judges will decide on seven finalists to compete for the cash. The judges for the first two rounds will be speech professors from UVU and the judges for the seven finalists will include President Matthew Holland; Dean David Yells of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Janeen Bullock, managing partner of Connect Public Relations; Marie Clegg Jones and Lori Stevens, assistant director of the Orem Public Library. The first two rounds will be held at various locations on campus and will not be open to students. However, the final round will be located in the lecture hall in the library and will be open to the public. The deadline to sign up for the competition is Feb. 19 and there are still plenty of open slots to have a chance at the cash prize. "It's one afternoon and if you're interested in public speaking, why not stop by and try and win some money," said Colvin. To sign up for the contest, simply email Dr. Janet Colvin at colvinja@uvu.edu Make sure to include your name, UVID and address. For further information, log on to www.uvu.edu/comm/ opportunities/cleggjones_ speech_contest Work study severely underfunded LORAINEGHOLDSTON "News" writer" touchstones GASKIN 1 lews writer * UVU's premier lit-* erature and art magazine "Touchstones" is currently accepting submissions of creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry and or art for publication. "Touchstones" has been in print since 1997 and is operated by an all-volunteer staff in cooperation with UVU faculty members that share the responsibility of overseeing, editing and production. "Touchstones" staff members have the opportunity of working with a new mentor professor each semester. "Touchstones" is just one outlet by which UVU students are able to showcase their written and artisi 'I - : tic abilities. Unlike some university publications that have open submissions, "Touchstones" showcases works entirely by UVU students. Feb. 12 is the submission deadline for spring semester. There is no limit on the number of pieces that may be submitted for publication. However, appropriate forms must be submitted with each piece. Writers are encouraged to submit pieces consisting of no more than 6,000 words by the appropriate deadline, A complete submission information can be found online at http://research. uvu .edu/touchstones/index. html Turn in your completed form to the English and literature department in LA114. ' ™ Students who were able to obtain work study poitions relatively easily before now are finding themselves at a loss this year. And they're in good eompany — the waiting list is just short of 300 people. As is the norm in financial quandaries, several variables have come together to make obtaining a work study position all but impossible for most of the students who qualify. First, the student base has grown significantly, ergo the number of students eligible for work study has grown as well. Second, the Obama administration awarded supplemental funding for work study students last year — a complete surprise — and all eligible students were able to find positions. This year, according to Ca'reer Services and Financial Aid personel, the school received nothing. So, last year a false sense of security was built up for work study students who relied on the same positions in the semesters following. Third, according to Joanne McCormick, senior director of the Financial JAY ARCANSAUN/ UVU Review Budget cuts and a shrunken economy caused a shortage of work study jobs. Aid Department, UVU lost nearly half its funding to state budget cuts. Finally, the economy tanked, and people started considering school as an alternative to work. With fewer jobs available outside UVU, thanks again to the shrunken economy, demand grew more than the strained budget could handle. Funding for work study was exhaused by Aug. 5, and the waiting list hasn't moved since. With the community unable to meet student need and work study positions are few and far between, it is feared that more students will rely on loans to keep themselves afloat. For those desperate to keep costs at a minimun, there are some planning alternatives to consider. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors about scheduling their courses to get through school and obtain their degrees as quickly as possible, in order to keep expenses down. For some, it may be pla%sable to consider full- • time employment. ,; For others in need, stu- „ dent employment manager, Laura Carlson is hoping , [, employers at UVU will .;\, consider creating more , .! part-time hourly wage posi; tions for students. With the; university shouldering an , ever-increasing number of, undergraduates, she feels.,.; that more of these types ,ofjobs will ease the burdens, of students and the university alike. • - •, Y .i. |