Tradewinds, 1980-02-29

              N. tiillljj"""! Volume 8 No. 21 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF UTAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT PKOVOOREM - February 29, 1980 Founders n i Early Foundry Class Newsline Yugoslav Presidents Heat Continues to Weaken 87-year old josip Broz Tito who has been hospitalized with pneumonia and has been in intensive care. The leaders condition is still grave despite therapy. "Disturbances of heart rhythm appear to be more frequent and signs of heart weakness are maintained." Tito has been hospitalized for around 1 1 2 weeks. ' Provo Youth Drowns In Hawaii Paul Madsen, 23, was reported missing Saturday, by his father Carl Madsen, of Provo. Paul was swimming with his father, when he became tired and called to his father for help. Before help could reach him he was engulfed by a large wave and taken under and was caught in the undertow. Paul and his family were vacationing in Hawaii and were in their last days of vacation when the accident oc-cured. The family was at Hapuna Beach State Park in Hawaii. There was a severe storm in Hawaii and thus the parents returned home on Sunday, without the body. Monday the body was discovered and funeral services are pending as soon as the body is sent back to Provo. The tentative date for the funeral is Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Edgemont Sixth Ward Chapel on 4000 North 650 East. Kramer vs. Kramer in Lead For Oscar The 1979 movie, Kramer vs. Kramer is said to be one of the highest ranked in the race for the Oscars. Kramer vs. Kramer is the story of a New York couple's divorce and fight for the custody of their child is expected to be a big winner in the Oscars. If it is as big with the Oscar judges as it was with the public, there should be a lot of pleased people. Afghanistan's Government Is Crumbling Afghanistan's government is said to be crumbling under anti - Soviet protests, forcing the Russian invasion forces to impose their authority in the capital of Kabul. There are widespread reports of definace o:: Soviet orders to resume normal life in Kabul. Soviet gunships, helicopters visible for the fir? four days of these protests that began a week ago Thursday, were absent from the skies this week. "We understand the Russians are practially runn ing Kabul itself," said a State Dept. Authority. Weteyes To Stay In Colorado 900 Weteye nerve gas bombs that were to be moved to Utah will remain in Colorado. The bombs were found to be leaking and Utah's governor sued in federal courts last year to prevent the bombs from being brought into Utah. "A decision has been made to leave them where they are," said a Defense Department official who declined to speak for attribution. Three of the bombs were found to have leaks and this halted the first plans to move the Weteye bombs in 1978. A transfer last summer was halted by the United States Army because more leaks were discovered in six other bombs. - Sir- 1 ' PWUA. Day Activities A bigger and better slate of activities for the Annual Founder's Day Celebration has been announced by President Wilson "W. Sorenson for Thursday, March 6 on the Orem Campus. A founders Day Committee including representatives from the Institutional Council, faculty, staff and studentbody have brainstormed five major events beginning at 10 a.m. with a campus-wide treasure hunt designed to give students and alumni a chance to see the entire Orem campus on foot and win a valuable prize to be announced next week. At 10:30 a.m., the campus sponsor corps will guide tours for all alumni and interested friends of the college. A solid marble center stone will be laid near the outside steps on the second level south of the Learning Resource Center at 11:30 a.m. in a brief ceremony involving dignitaries and friends of the college from throughout the state, President Sorenson will display the contents of a time capsule before cementing the stone in place, never to be opened until at least 50 years from the 1980 Founders Day. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college are eligible to compete in two contests who's winners will be announced at a corner stone laying ceremony. Mark Fisher, a general education major and chairman of the Center Stone Weight Guessing Contest will take entries guessing the exact weight of the solid marble center stone. This stone will be on display on the Orem campus in various areas next week. A box with entry blanks will be provided. Entries will be taken during regular school hours including evening school until 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. The first person to guess the exact weight of the stone will be contacted before the ceremony and will have the privilege of inserting a polaroid picture of him or herself and will sign a certificate giving the exact weight of the stone, their name, and other personal information. George Tanner, Utan .Technical. , .College Librarian is the chairman of the time capsule memorabilia. The time capsule will also be displayed on the Orem Campus. Entry blanks for this contest will be available for anyone to suggest the contents of the capsule. Chairman Tanner and his committee will announce winners of the contest at the ceremony. Contents of the capsule be listed and prizes will be awarded at that time. A "Come-as-you-are" alumni luncheon will begin at noon in the Wilson W. Sorenson student Center Cafeteria. UTC faculty have been working diligently to contact and invite outstanding alumni to this luncheon. The"Come-as-you-are" luncheon encourages attendance in actual work clothes to represent the working force of the community. Tours by sponsored corps will follow the luncheon. The alumni effort is being chaired by Don Pendergrass, Department Head of Collision Repair. The alumni president, David Jacobsen, an ex oficio member of the Institutional Council, will announce the formation of an alumni organization for UTC that will include friends of the college and anyone interested in supporting technical and vocational education since the college was started 37 years ago. President Sorenson will present awards and chairman Grant Burgon of the Institutional Council will honor the alumni and friends of the j V President Wilson W. Sorenson with Calvin L. Rampton and Ezra Taft Benson on the Provo Campus. . ? , .v. '.'.'.'.WW, W.' .WW'.";',' .'.'.''.'..'..',' college who attend this important historical first. Special entertainment and brief speeches will also be presented. Tickets for Founders Day will go on sale Monday in the Student Center office for $2 for anyone wishing to attend without an activity card, and $1 with activity cards. This multiple ticket will allow the holder to participate in most activities for free or at a substantial discount. The final event of Founders Day will begin at 8 p.m. with a pillow concert featuring singer and songwriter John Canaan. Following the concert, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college are invited to attend a Battle of the Bands. The location for this unique event will be announced on Monday. The committee, with the approval of President Sorenson, will suggest that older members of the college community feel comfortable to attend this da ncing event in one area Student Directory Information A student directory is now available at the registration desk on both campuses and also at the library on the Orem Campus. If a student needs to find out the addresses or phone number of any other student, they may be obtained at these locations. Ill Set of the Student Center. Joe Moscellino and his eight-piece swing Band will play in what the committee describes as "alternating sets in cooperation with the 11th hour." A contemporary group suited to the modern tastes of the current student body will be the other performing group. Pres. Sorenson encourages all members of the college community to attend as many events as classwork will allow, especially the luncheon and concert events starting at noon and 8 p.m. Finals Set The finals week testing will begin Friday morning, March 7, and end Thursday evening, March 13. Spring vacation will begin for faculty on Friday, March 14, and extend through St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Registration will then begin on Tuesday morning, March 18, and classes will begin Wednesday morning, March 19. In regard to administration and staff, the spring vacation (holiday) will not be Friday, March 14, as indicated on the holiday schedule, but will be Monday, March 17, on St. Patrick's Day. It is important that faculty members return their rolls that report grades given to students as soon as possible after finals are given. It is hoped that all of these grade rolls can be turned in to Registration by the end of the day on March 14. i