June 25, 2004 News Releases
Released 6/22/04, 6/23/04, and 6/24/04
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 6-24-04
"BY
AND FOR THE PEOPLE": NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS SEMINAR
LED BY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND LEGAL SCHOLAR
LOGAN—Utah State University president and legal scholar
Kermit L. Hall has teamed with two political science professors
and newcomer Drew Horvath to create awareness of constitutional
rights as part of a "We the People: the Citizen and the
Constitution" program.
This is the second year the program is being conducted at Utah
State.
Since the inception of the We the People program in 1987, more
than 26 million students and 100,000 educators have been introduced
to the 1791 Bill of Rights, the piece of paper that guarantees
and outlines freedom in the United States.
But few have been taught by one of the country's most eminent
legal scholars and a university president.
Hall, Horvath and Utah State professors Anthony Peacock and
Randy Simmons will work with public and private school teachers
from across the nation. Educators who participate will return
to their classrooms with more knowledge about the role of individual
citizens in a democracy.
The week-long seminar explores constitutional rights from the
United States, Canada and England, to South Africa. Participants
will be asked to evaluate the U.S. Bill of Rights, and get the
opportunity to update the work of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson,
designing a "new" American Bill of Rights—an
activity they'll ask their students to do.
"The events of the past several years have made this discussion
particularly relevant," said Hall. "We give little
thought to constitutional rights as we go about our day-to-day
dealings, but these rights shape every aspect of our work, relationships
and personal activities."
We the People is sponsored by the Center for Civic Education,
which promotes civic competence and responsibility among young
people. Students involved in the program develop greater commitment
to democratic principles and values, according to a study conducted
by Richard Brody a professor at Stanford University. Independent
studies by Educational Testing Services have revealed that We
the People students significantly outperformed comparison students
on every topic of the tests taken.
The seminar begins Sunday, June 27, and runs through Friday,
July 2.
For more information contact Tim Vitale, (435) 797-1356, tim.vitale@cc.usu.edu.
June 24, 2004
Contact: Tim Vitale, (435) 797-1356, tim.vitale@usu.edu
Writer: Lindsay Grace, (435) 797-1350, lindsay@cc.usu.edu
STRAQUADINE
NAMED NEW ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST AT UTAH STATE
LOGAN—Dr. Gary Straquadine, department head of Agricultural
Systems Technology and Education, College of Agriculture, has
been appointed the new associate vice provost at Utah State
University. He begins his duties July 1, 2004.
As associate vice provost, Straquadine's responsibilities will
include overseeing the transition of continuing education programs
on campus, working with curriculum management, as well as evening
and summer school.
Stan L. Albrecht, executive vice president and provost of Utah
State, says he is confident that Straquadine's administrative
background and proven leadership abilities have prepared him
well to take on this new and important assignment.
Straquadine received his bachelor's and master's degrees in
agriculture and extension education from New Mexico State University,
and his doctorate from Ohio State University.
Before beginning his work at Utah State, Straquadine taught
at both New Mexico State and Ohio State, as well as at the high
school level.
The new associate vice provost has worked as a state-level specialist
for agricultural education in a state office of education and
has been named a Teaching Fellow by the National Association
of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.
During his 16 years at Utah State, Straquadine has thrice been
awarded Teacher of the Year in the College of Agriculture, and
in 1993 he was awarded Advisor of the Year for the entire university.
Straquadine wrote Technical and Professional Writing in Agriculture:
Theory into Practice, a technical writing textbook published
and used by Utah State for 10 years, and he has been published
in many professional journals and publications.
June 24, 2004
Writer: Tracey Fox, (435) 797-5506, tracey.fox@usu.edu
Contact: Stan Albrecht, (435) 797-1167, stan.albrecht@usu.edu
ASK A SPECIALIST:
CAN I GET MY KIDS TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN?
Kids enjoy helping in the kitchen and are often more
willing to eat foods they help prepare. This is a good reason
to involve children of all ages in the preparation of family
meals and snacks. It can also be beneficial when trying to get
children to eat nutritious foods.
Another benefit of children helping in the kitchen is that they
can learn safe food handling techniques. Children of all ages
can be taught that good cooks always wash their hands before
cooking. They can also learn to wait until food is prepared
before sampling it. This and other precautions will help prevent
foodborne illnesses.
Remember that it is important to assign kitchen tasks appropriate
for your child's age. For example, pre-schoolers enjoy mixing,
mashing and stirring food or setting the table while older children
can practice measuring, following directions and using kitchen
equipment safely.
The Dole Healthy Family Advisory Board suggests these tips for
involving family members in food preparation.
• All Hands on Deck. Get everyone in the kitchen and make
food preparation a family affair. Have the youngest member of
the family assemble a salad after all the cutting has been done.
Teenagers can prepare the meat and set the table while parents
arrange side dishes.
• Make Your Own Night. Have each family member make exactly
what he or she wants to eat. When all meals are prepared, family
members can enjoy eating their meals together. After dinner,
have each person clean up after him or herself. This eases the
burden from one person and also gives parents the opportunity
to set a good example of eating nutritiously. Parents may even
require that all meals prepared include at least one vegetable.
• Everyone Takes a Turn. Older kids and teenagers can
help with dinner preparation by taking one night a week to make
their signature dish. Whether it's spaghetti, Caesar salad,
hot dogs or grilled cheese sandwiches, let your designated chef
take responsibility for dinner. Chances are high that you won't
get tired of it if you don't have to make it.
For parents of children ages 2 to 5, the National Network for
Child Care (www.nncc.org) gives suggestions on how to involve
younger family members in the kitchen.
• Two-year-olds are learning to use the large muscles
in their arms. They will enjoy activities such as scrubbing
vegetables and fruits, wiping tables, dipping vegetables and
fruits, tearing lettuce and salad greens, breaking bread for
stuffing and snapping fresh beans.
• Three-year-olds are learning to use their hands. Let
them try activities such as pouring liquids into a batter, mixing
muffin batter, shaking a milk drink, spreading peanut butter
on firm bread or kneading bread dough.
• Four- and five-year-olds are learning to control smaller
muscles in their fingers. Offer them experiences such as rolling
bananas in cereal for a snack, juicing oranges, lemons and limes,
mashing soft fruits and vegetables, measuring dry and liquid
ingredients, grinding cooked meat for a meat spread and beating
eggs with an eggbeater.
When teaching in the kitchen, remember that children have short
attention spans. Give them quick, simple jobs and give instructions
one at a time, repeating directions as often as needed. Also,
expect spills and messes, and be sure to involve them in the
cleanup. Always be around to supervise your child in the kitchen.
Involving a child in food preparation can create bonding experiences
between the child and adults. With a little planning and preparation,
your child will learn skills that will be helpful now and in
the future.
Direct column topics to: Julene Reese, Utah State University
Extension, Logan, UT 84322-0500, 435-760-9302; julener@ext.usu.edu
June 24, 2004
Answer by: Kathy Riggs, Utah State University Extension Family
and Consumer Science Agent, Iron County
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASE FOR 6-23-04
CATCHING
AND USING RAINWATER AT HOME
LOGAN — The Utah State University Extension Utah House
sponsors a workshop on catching and using rainwater in the home
and landscape. The workshop is Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m.
to noon at the Utah House, located at 920 South 50 West in Kaysville.
Workshop participants will learn ways to determine potential
catch and use amounts, how to build a rain barrel, small and
large-scale commercial options and tips for choosing the best
home system. Workshop fee is $15. Call 801-544-3089 to pre-register.
June 23, 2004
Writer: Julene Reese, 435-760-9302
Contact: Kerry Case, 801-544-3089
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 6-22-04
GATHER ROUND
FOR STORY HOUR AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
LOGAN — The first in a series of family story hours
at Utah State University is Wednesday, June 30, from 1:30-2:20
p.m. Sponsored by Utah State's Museum of Anthropology, family
story hour is free and all are invited to attend in Old Main
room 225.
"Story hour is ideal for everyone from older children to
their grandparents," said Amy Clements, curator at the
museum. "The stories will be family oriented and include
everything from myths and legends to stories made up by the
storytellers themselves."
Stories are told by students enrolled in David Sidwell's storytelling
class in the department of theatre. The two programs, theatre
and the Museum of Anthropology, have combined resources and
talents for this series.
"The Museum of Anthropology is hosting family story hour
because we feel a strong need to give back to the Cache Valley
and university communities," Clements said. "Story
hour allows Dr. Sidwell's storytelling class to practice telling
stories with a live audience. It also gives Cache Valley's residents
an opportunity for free family fun during the summer months."
Clements also hopes that those attending family story hour will
stop by the museum and become acquainted with its programs and
facilities.
"From the storytelling room, the museum is located just
around the corner and down the hall in Old Main 252," Clements
said. "It offers a wide range of exciting learning opportunities
for all ages. There are anthropological books, soft bean bags
and fun games for children and exhibits that cover everything
from the Ice Man to the origins of writing."
The Museum of Anthropology is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
and Saturday on request. Admission is free and tours can be
scheduled by calling (435) 797-7545.
Free parking for the family story hour is available at the bottom
of Old Main Hill on 700 East. Parking is also available in the
Utah State parking terrace adjacent to the Taggart Student Center
and parking validation will be provided at the story hour for
patrons who use that facility.
Future family story hour dates are July 7, 14, 21 and 28. For
more information, contact the Museum of Anthropology at (435)
797-7545.
June 22, 2004
Contact: Amy Clements, (435) 797-7545
Writer: Patrick Williams (435) 797-1354
AGGIE ACTIVITIES
LOGAN — Aggie Day at Ogden City's Newgate Mall will be
Saturday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is sponsored
by the Ogden Chapter of the Utah State University Alumni Association.
Cars from the coming Aggie Car Show will be previewed, and Aggie
ice cream will be furnished by the Utah State Alumni office.
The annual Aggie car show is Saturday, July 17, at Liberty Park,
751 21st Street, in Ogden. The event is free and open to the
public and begins at 10 a.m. The show is held to generate scholarship
funds for Weber County students who want to attend Utah State
University. Other activities at the park include entertainment,
door prizes, food vendors, 4-H clowns, a co-ed flag football
game between Utah State and Weber State athletes and a petting
zoo.
Local car enthusiasts are invited to display cars or trucks
at the car show to raise scholarship money. Vehicle entrance
fee is $15 per vehicle/$20 the day of the show, which also includes
Hot Country Nights and rodeo tickets, door prize tickets, Aggie
ice cream and dash plaques as well as T-shirts for the first
100 entries. Car entry time is 9 a.m. the day of the show. An
awards program will be held at 3 p.m., and winning entries will
be featured in the Ogden Pioneer Day Parade on July 24.
The Aggie car show is Ogden City's Pioneer Day Celebration kick-off
event. Supporters include Utah State Alumni, Utah State Athletics,
Weber State Athletics, Ogden City, Weber County, Alaskan Inn,
Elks and Does Organization, Quality Quick Print, Coke and others.
Registration forms can be found on the Internet at: www.usu.edu/alumni/weber
or http://www.ogdencvb.org/. Call (801) 399-8200 for a complete
schedule of activities.
June 22, 2004
Writer: Julene Reese, 435-760-9302
Contact: Scott or Trudy Young, 801-399-8200
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