UVSC College Times, 1997-02-05

              tkc do Close vnecK out w game for UVSC Men's Basketball Inside p 13 February 5, 1997 Homecoming 6 97 is on Amanda Nielson Editor in Chief Homecomingcelebrations are on their way! The festivities start on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and run through Friday, Feb. 14. The theme for the 1997 Homecoming Week is "Welcome to the Future." The Homecoming events are sponsored by the Student Enrollment Statistics Report Andrea Johnson Staff Writer The recently released enrollment characteristics report for the fall of 1996 semester reveled that the average age of students is decreasing. The report noted that the college has seen a 5 overall growth rate, with the total number of students increasing from 14, 041 students in the fall of 1995 to 14, 756 in 1996. The average age of the Alumni Ambassadors. The co-sponsors are the ASUVSC (Student Government), the Inter-Club Council (ICQ, the Advancement Offices and College Relations. The purpose of Homecoming Week is to promote some school spirit. "Homecoming is one way to ... get the students involved and say 'lock we've come a long tB 9 i student body at UVSC has dropped to 22.2 years. Terry Haas, Director or Institutional Research feels that the reduction in age is chiefly due to the concurrent enrollment programs that UVSC has developed with high schools in the area. "We have taken the concurrent enrollment out into our high schools and have tried to provide higher education opportunities to those young students before See Student, p 6 Serving the Students of UVSC for 25 years 16x9 5 way' ... UVSC is moving forward whether the students want it to or not," said Sheila Banister, Student Alumni Ambassador and Public Relations director for Student Government. "If nothing else, come out and get some free entertainment." The event for Tuesday will be a Twister Contest. This is a traditional event that will determine which lucky student will trade places with President Romesburg for a day. This student will attend the President's scheduled activities and the President will attend that student's classes. The Twister event Three UVSC students enjoyed themselves at last year's Homecoming celebration! This year the celebrations will include aTrade-Places-with-President-Romesburg day, a Twister Contest and a 400 foot long sub sandwich. Don't miss out. File Photo Presidential Minutes Amanda Nielson Editor in Chief The Legislature is in session and many educational institutions are shaking in their boots. UVSC recently received the budget recommendations from the Legislative Analyst. According to President Kerry D. Romesburg, the recommendation is for a 0.22 percent increase in spending for higher education for 1997-98. "This means there are its Way will be held in the Science Building next to the pendulum at noon. Wednesday will be a day full of Spirit Contests; events such as tug-of-war, arm-wrestling chug contests, eating contests and many more. These events will take place at the end of the Hall of Flags near the Science Building at noon. Wednesday is also the day that President Romesburg will trade places with the winner of Tuesday's Twister Contest. Thursday will be a terrific day for all those hungry students. There will be a 400 foot sub sandwich in the Hall of Flags at noon. The price for a piece of the giant sandwich will be 2 dollars for a 6 inch portion and 4 dollars for a foot long. Homecoming winds up with Friday's list of events which include The Dating Game and a band near the Wolverine Cuisine (downstairs cafeteria) from noon to 1 p.m. See 1997, p 5 many things going unfunded," said Romesburg. "The Legislative Leadership is suggesting that the State not fund the cost of the Federal increase in minimum wage." The suggestion has also been made that the State not give UVSC any funds to cover the increased cost in Risk Management premiums (the State's self-insurance program). That cost is expected to rise by 101,800 dollars next See Legislative, p 6 Bridal Issue in Feature. Special Edition Insert Volume 26 Number 24 (Left) Casino Night thrilled crowds early Saturday, Feb.1. Students had a lot of fun participating in the hypnotist's antics. A sure crowd pleaser, these students paraded around doing exactly what they were told until they snapped out of the trance. Photo by Adam Harlow. The following is a li. t of events occurring on UVSC campus and the surrounding communities. Send your Across Campus information to The College Times, at UVSC, SC 214. Please limit your entries to 50 words or less. ' it j Theatre Guild Meeting t"jf be discussing techni-4fc cal theatre skills on Friday Feb. 7, 1997 noon in the Black Box Theatre (GT 627). If you are not a member of the Theatre Guild, there will be a $2.00 charge at the door. "This meeting will provide those in attendance with invaluable understanding of what is involved in stage managing and creating the illusions you see on the theatrical stage each time you attend a performance." Law Society will be having its annual Valentine cookie sale on Feb. 13 and 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Hall of Flags. Those interested in placing advance orders may do so now by railing Kirsten Poelman at 227-3261 or Kathy Bybee at 222-8489 and leaving the order on their voice mail. Advance orders can be picked up in the Legal Studies office, BU 203, on Feb. 13 and 14. ' Job-Career Fair '97 Ml Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 4m from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the UVSC Hall of Flags. This is a great opportunity where students and graduates can shop while looking for "good jobs" and "employment opportunities" in their career field. Representatives from over 50 of Utah's top companies and organizations will be there. DON'T MISS IT! i ' 1 i ( Utah Valley Astronomi ylif Association will be hold-4fc ing its monthly meeting tonight, Feb. 5 7:00 p.m. in the planetarium. All those interested are invited to attend. If you have any ques- See Across Campus p 4 I 1I,IMM I f s S -J H 5 'i i V