UVSC College Times, 1993-08-04

              Band The The' performs live in concert at Saltair See page 7 Are you physically fit? See how you measure up See pages 8 and 9 V The College Times Volume 22 Issue 5 Utah Valley State College August 4, 1993 Reggie Jackson enters Baseball Hall of Fame See page 13 0 f t7 I- r?trp f V i j." UVSC ballroom UVSC Ballroom Dance Company recently returned from Black-pole, England where they represented the United States at the British Formation Championships. UVSC placed fourth in formation dance competition behind Slov-inea, Germany and Great Britian. "UVSC has never had a performing group leave and represent the school abroad," said Scott Asbell, UVSC ballroom dance director. Asbell said the United States is not considered a "big ballroom power." However, " in formation dance competition, the United States usually places high," he said. The UVSC ballroom dance company currently consists of a 28 member touring team and two backup teams, 12 members each. J ! -r - i TT x 1. V A dance company competes abroad Asbell said he plans to add a Latin dance team to the comopany this fall. In September, UVSC will compete at the California Nationals Competition where they will compete against BYU for the first time. Asbell said UVSC has worked hard to develop a credible ballroom dance company that compares to BYU's world-renowed ballroom dance program. "What they have done as a two-year college dance team is phenomenal," said Lucile T. Stoddard, UVSC vice president for academic affairs. The ballroom dance club organizes regular visits to the Utah State Hospital where they perform for patients and give dance instruction. Doing service projects help create team unity, Asbell said. 7.7 UVSC expands Student Center The new Student Center (left) hosts several offices including a new theater. A time capsule (above) was buried in a pillar of the new Student Center. The Student Center was named after Wilson Sorensen, below. Sorenson cut the ribbon at an official ceremony held July 27 and invited all to enjoy new Student Center. Photo by Stav Hann77i Collegt Tlwt UVSC ballroom dance tour team scheduled to perform in Israel and Japan this year. Their three-week tour in Israel will consist of performances at several universities and cities. Asbell, a graduate student at BYU, is in his fourth year of directing ballroom dance at UVSC. A highlight of working with the dancers "is watching some very talented students get some serious training and watch them progress," he said. "I can push the students hard," Asbell said. "It's been wonderful." Auditions for UVSC ballroom dance teams will be held August 27. Anyone interested in auditioning, or for more information about the program, call 222-8000, ext. 8651. The expansion of Four sections to Rusty Wilkes Student Life Editor It must have been a relief for Tom Hover, director of student life, to finally have the work out of the way. When I asked him how much he had to do with it, he put his hand up to his neck and said, "About up to here." Last Tuesday, July 27, the college put on an open house to honor the expansions of the Learning Resource Center and the Sorensen Student Center. The remodeling has been in effect for approximately four years, but the hard work finally paid off with the opening of the new facilities. Four separate events marked the occasion that day, leading from the Student Center to the library to a theatrical display. Val Peterson coordinated the four different organizations.Besides the red tape of two ribbon cuttings and a formal dedication, the guests were treated to refreshments, the sealing of a time capsule, hypnotizing music by harpist Melanie Mitton, and the production of "On Stage." This last article was a collection of dancers and vocalists performing in the new theater located in the expanded Student Center. UVSC to solicit donations UVSC will start a new tradition by soliciting planned gift donations normally given to larger institutions such as major universities, churches, and hospitals. Since June, 1987, UVSC has re-cieved gifts totaling more than $3 million. Funds have come from bequests, charitable remainder trusts and life insurance policies, said Alden B. Tueller, director of planning giving at UVSC. "Planned charitable giving is common among 4-year colleges, universities, large churches and . hospitals," Tueller said. "Until re The deepest part of the ocean has been measured at 36,200ft A 2.21b metal ball dropped above this point would take neari 64min to reach the seabed, where the hydrostatic pressure is over 18,0001bs per sq. in. So don't try to go down Source: Guinness Book of Records ACjW PECK for The College Times UVSC: one open house Even though the open house went from 2 o'clock p.m. to five, the crowd really started to gather at 2:30 by the Bookstore. It was here that the first ribbon cutting took place to announce the new Student Center. President Kerry Romesburg welcomed everybody together, and thanked those people who helped make the improved building possible. Some of those names are: Neal As tie, Senior Architect of As tie and Associates; Barry Smith; Brent Fre-drickson; Cal Breubaker; and Wilson Sorenson, President Emeritus. Romesburg said, "Thebuildinghas been a community facility and will continue to be so. This great facility isgoing to allow us to reach out in ways we could not do." Most people agreed with Ryan Thomas, new vice president of the student center, when he said, "I am thrilled with the new addition to the Student Center. I am cognizant of the opportunity these facilities offer for the Student Body." About this time, the student body government introduced the time capsule they have prepared, and announced that it was to be buried for 100 years in the Student Center. Matthew Campbell, Chief Justice, announced the event and commented, "I hope it inspires See EXPANSION, PAGE 4 cently, UVSC was a community college receiving the funding traditionally reserved for these other institutions," he said. "Helping others is what Utah Valley State College is all about. We are here to learn and to serve," said Kerry D. Romesburg, UVSC president "Those who give to the college are only helping us to make a difference," Romesburg said. "The greatest benefit from the charitable gifts we've received is that many programs will be able to exceed the minimum standards required See DONATIONS, page 5 0, there. 1 993 r i