UVU Review, 2010-12-06

              MEVf r y x VOL L ISSUE 17 DECEMBER 6, 2010 www.uvureview.com Find out how to help those in need this holiday season without ever leaving campus. B2 End-of-year letter from your Student Body President! A10 tion O-. rx?7o memorial seimce "All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; ivhen one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated... As therefore the bell that rings to a semnon, calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come: so this bell calls us all: but hoiv much more me, who am brought so near the door by this sickness.... No man is an island, entire of itself. .any man's death diminishes me, because I am in volved in mankind; and therefore neve?' send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." -John Donne Recited by President Holland at Die memorial service. 'o Jamie Bennee and David Whitney remembered By Lindsey Linge Copy Chief Two Twin Star aircrafts took the place of coffins at the school-sponsored memorial service for flight instructor Jamie Bennee and Aviation student David Whitney Jr. on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Around 250 family, friends, school officials and members of the Aviation department gathered at the Provo Airport to pay tribute. Bennee's aunt, Kelley Patrick, described a "unique, special, amazing" woman who lived a life of service. She noted the many accomplishments of her niece, despite having a life cut short. These included serving an LDS mission in the Philippines, two degrees in Accounting and Aviation, working three jobs, a successful marriage and two children. When Danalea Cope, Bennee's mother, spoke of her daughter, she described "a loving, giving soul." She emphasized her daughter's willingness to serve others and read a poem written by Bennee's father. Her bishop, Peter Ehat, encouraged those in attendance to continue Bennee's legacy of service. A narrative of Whitney's life was presented by his brother-in-law, Austin Bowles. He said that Whitney moved a lot growing up, but trips to air shows in Texas with his father led to an interest in flying. Serving an LDS mission to Mexico gave him "a love for the Mexican people and hot food." A follow-up trip back to Mexico led to meeting his wife, Maria Angelica Lopez. They were married last December. Camilla Whitney Bowles said it was hard not to smile while she talked about her brother. She said that Whitney was "such a nerd" and that w hen he was young, his mother would have to sing superhero theme songs for him to do his chores. She also noted that while looking through family photos, Whitney was either holding or had an arm around a sister in every picture. President Matthew Holland noted that speaking at this occasion was "the most sobering responsibility 1 have faced as president of Utah Valley University." He described Ben nee and Whitney as pioneers for being part of a field that is advancing civilization. He also expressed that the memorial service not only was a time to grieve, but a celebration and "triumph of spirit, triumph of goodness and triumph of community." Several students performed musical numbers. Emily Smith and her brother David performed an a cap-pella version of "Come Home" by Penelope Allen Moody and Michael F. Moody. The school's Chamber Choir sang "O Lux Beatissima," also w ithout accompaniment. After the service, those who loved Bennee and Whitney stayed to share memories, offer gestures of kindness and look at the airplanes both enjoyed flying so much. Flying high above the clouds David Whitney By Jarom Moore News Writer Memorial services generally include crying and people keeping to themselves or talking to loved ones, but when David Whitney passed away, those in attendance did not stop talking about the man they all loved. David Wayne Whitney Jr. was one flight away from finishing his private pilot license when he and Jamie Bennee crashed the plane they were piloting in Payson. He died at age 25. Whitney had two'great passions: his wife and flying. Continued on Page A6 1 L , : i v: V i J7- t L Courlscy of Aviation Depanmenl David Whitney and Jamie Bennee, who President Holland described as leading "spirited and kind lives," stand in front of airplane. Jamie Bennee By Sterling Gray Asst. News Editor In a tragic plane crash that also claimed the life of a student, Aviation Science instructor Jamie Cope Bennee died Nov. 17. Family, friends, co-workers, students and community members gathered to pay tribute to her Tuesday, Nov. 30. Those in attendance came to know Bennee as a driven, kind and optimistic person who touched those around her. Her life story is replete with stories of her positive attitude and service-oriented mindset. Danalea Cope, Bennee's mother, said that thinking of others was a Continued on Pai;e A5 - ' 1 ' ' 1 Dean Rushforth dicusses vision of science department 4 Shane MaryonUvU Review Dean Sam Rushforth of the College of Science of Health shared some of his vision for his department. "We want to be the best undergraduate teaching university in the western United States," he said. By Meggie Woodfleld News Writer Many students are wondering about how the new science building will affect the College of Science and Health, its students and its mission. After an interview with Dean Sam Rushforth, his vision for tne college and the new science build.1-ing is much more clear. Rushforth explained that he and; the faculty of the college are work! ing on long-range planning. Thej-are currently asking themselveS; what they want to look like in five p"r; 10 years and setting things in place; to reach those goals. ' Their first goal is to recruit more women and minorities. "We need more women in the sciences," Rushforth said. "In my field of science, the majority of the workers are women, and the best workers are women." Another one of their goals is to improve fundraising. "Running excellent science programs is expensive," Rushforth said. "We are working very hard to increase our fundraising abilities."He also mentioned his personal mission to hire only the best faculty."In the last 10 years we've hired more than 50 faculty members in this college, and we don't have a single lemon." he said. "We have superb faculty." "We will never become a first-tier research university; we don't intend to." Rushforth said "But we really do want to be the best undergraduate teaching university in the western United States and we also want to be known throughout the country for our undergraduate research program." He emphasized that instead of adding new programs and majors, they want to focus on excellence in their current programs. One of the programs he hopes to focus on is biotechnology. Already, the college has 150 Biotechnology majors without advertising. The university currently has a two- and four-year program in Biotechnology.Rushforth explained that bio-Contintted on, 'f,i;' A7