December 17, 2002 Utah State
in the News
USU
GRAD JOINS STAFF OF JUSTICE O’CONNOR
“People sometimes think that an upbringing in a small
town is something to be overcome. I don’t see it like
that at all. I think it’s the foundation of all good things
that came to me.” ... Nevertheless, RonNell Jones, a Tremonton
native, a 1991 graduate of Bear River High School and a 1995
graduate of Utah State University, will work next year under
one of the strongest and most influential women in modern American
politics. (Herald Journal, 12/15/02)
USU STUDENT TO
RECEIVE A $3000 SCHOLARSHIP
Sarah L. Hatch has been named recipient of the $3,000 Pacific
Southwest District Scholarship Award from the ISSA Foundation.
Hatch, valedictorian of her 2002 class at Viewmont High School,
Bountiful, attends Utah State University. Funded by the International
Sanitary Supply Association, the foundation makes scholarships
available to member company employees, their families and others
on a merit basis. (Deseret News, 12/16/02) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,450020496,00.html
GROWING ENGINEERS:
LEAVITT’S HIGH-TECH INITIATIVE ALREADY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The goal, as set forth by Gov. Mike Leavitt, was to triple
the number of engineers being pumped out of Utah's institutions
of higher education by 2009. It seemed almost too much to ask,
engineering leaders in the schools said at the time, and they
were right. But despite the fact that funding has not risen
to the level Leavitt hoped for, the governor's initiative has
given a good kick-start toward increasing the state's pool of
engineers. ...Scott Hinton, new dean of the Utah State University
College of Engineering, admits that the prospect of a governor-supported
engineering initiative was one of the things that lured him
back to Utah. (Deseret News, 12/16/02) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,450020492,00.html
MOM AND POP
AIM TO PLEASE REGULARS AT BEAVER MOUNTAIN
Ted Seeholzer is fretting these days about more than the thin
blanket of snow covering his resort's slopes near the summit
of Logan Canyon. ...Beaver Mountain has a half dozen expert
runs serviced by the Beaver's Face and Harry's Dream lifts,
the latter memorializing Seeholzer's father, Harold, who helped
found the ski area in 1936 after doing snow surveys for Utah
State University. (Salt Lake Tribune, 12/15/02) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/2002/dec/12152002/12152002/business/business.asp
FACT, NOT FEAR, SHOULD GUIDE WOLF POLICY
The wolf is at the door, and like the little pigs of yore,
Utah is unprepared. Little wonder when even presenting an informational
study on the predators draws tremblingly emotional reactions
from listeners, both pro and con. ... The tools are in place.
A comprehensive study just released by Utah State University’s
College of Natural Resources would be a good starting point.
(Editorial, Herald Journal, 12/14/02)
PETS EASE STUDENTS’
STRESS
Miican Jeffery, a senior in Utah State’s engineering
program, had “too many” exams this week, but she
did find some relief, or Finals First Aid, at the Pet-a-Pet
booth in the Taggart Student Center. During a break between
study sessions Wednesday, Jeffery approached the volunteer animals
and their owners to see if she could find a cat to pet. She
cuddled with a very social cat named Tenzin for a few minutes
before moving on to her next appointment. (Herald Journal, 12/13/02)
UTAH CLIMATE CENTER
FEARS EXTINCTION DUE TO BUDGET
When it comes to doing his job, Bob Gunnell of Dayton, Idaho,
relies heavily on the services provided by the Utah Climate
Center. ... The climate center has largely depended on Utah
State University’s Agriculture Experiment Station since
1990, which provides $40,000 a year and an office. Donald T.
Jensen, the Utah state climatologist, said tightening budgets
at Utah State may make continued support impossible in the future,
as administrators look for ways to trim the school’s shrinking
budget. By state mandate, the Legislature should be funding
the center, he said. (Herald Journal, 12/13/02)
HOLIDAY ON THE
RADIO
At Utah Public Radio, the 14 days of Christmas means the station’s
holiday programming begins 14 days prior to Christmas Day. Starting
Thursday, Dec. 12, KUSU FM (91.5 FM) and KUSR (89.5) are airing
holiday selections, capped on Dec. 25 by Christmas music from
National Public Radio. The special holiday programs will also
be heard throughout the state on UPR’s translator system.
(Herald Journal, 12/13/02)
PROGRAMMING CHANGES
Utah Public Radio’s “UPR Presents” program
is moving from Sunday to Tuesday as part of a series of changes
going into effect this week on Utah State University’s
statewide radio service. “UPR Presents” is the station’s
vehicle to air national, short-run series that otherwise might
not have a regular time slot. It is moving from Sunday at 9
p.m. to Tuesday at 8 p.m. Holiday programs are scheduled for
that time the remainder of December. (Herald Journal, 12/13/02)
HIGH APPLE PIE
IN THE SKY HOPES: USU THEATRE STANDOUT IS ANYWHERE-HE-CAN-FIND-A-
JOB BOUND
After four years of essentially living in the Utah State University
theater department, Eric VanTielen is Broadway bound, or, at
least wherever-he-can-find-a-job bound. The outgoing senior
was a standout performer in his final years at USU. Among his
most memorable roles were the ribald emcee in the house-packing
musical “Cabaret” and all four of the Hickory Woods
in last summer’s Lyric production “One for the Pot.”
(Herald Journal, 12/13/02)
CHRISTMAS
‘MALE’
Acappella group, Voice Male, will be performing their annual
Christmas concerts across the Wasatch Front, including Logan
on Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at the Kent
Concert Hall. Tickets are available at the USU Ticket Office.
(Herald Journal, 12/13/02)
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