University of Central Oklahoma
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THURSDAY January 23, 1997
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Multicultural Student Services Coordinator Barry Lofton (left) and other participants in the Martin Luther King Day festivities marched around campus Monday in rememberance of King. (Staff photo by John Clanton)
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multitude of people gathered Monday during his introduction of keynote speaker, to celebrate the "dream" of Dr. Martin Hannah Diggs-Atkins. Luther King, Jr. with songs of praise, There is a difference between sight and vision, speakers with messages of action and marching said Nigh. "Sight is the ability to see, vision is the ability feet. Martin Luther King's birthday is just like a to dream," he said. string tied around our finger to remind us that we "Martin Luther King was a man of vision," said are all God's children, said President George Nigh, VSee KING, Page 3
CO staff, faculty, and students have the opportunity to meet candidates applying for the newly created position of assistant vice president for information technology. Faculty and staff are invited to attend an open forum for each candidate from 3-3:45 p.m on the following dates in the Will Rogers Room of the University Center: Jan. 22 •David Halverstadt Jan. 23 •Geof Goldbogen Jan. 24 •Robert Einhorn Jan. 28 •Cynthia Rolfe Feb. 5 •Robert Epstein Students can visit with the candidates on the same dates from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the Senate Room of the University Center. Each candidate will spend a day on campus interviewing with different student leaders and campus officials, including Roger Webb, UCO's next president. "This new position is extremely critical for UCO and shows the direction the campus is moving in," said Webb. "This commitment will shape the future for the institution." "This position was created because more and more organizations, especially universities, are recognizing the value and importance of computers and communication technology," said Dr. William Morey, chairman of the selection committee. "There is a need to manage these resources on a higher level, integrate it across the campus and to also reach out to the local business communities," said Morey. The common feeling is that more and more classes will be offered through the Internet and there will be more ability for students to contact their instructors by a computer, he said. The hired personnel will have to work with everyone to integrate and organize this new technology, he said. A selection committee, composed of students, faculty, and staff will make recommendations about the candidate to Dr. Cornelius Wooten, vice president of administration, who is expected to make a final decision in February, said Morey. 4 —By Patrice Patterson
Staff Writer
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ENTERTAINMENT Eddie Murphy throws movie fans for a loop in the new comedy Metro.
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FEATURE A UCO professor teaches students some puzzling facts.
SPORTS
UCO wrestling team hosts NCAA Division ll Showdown Duals.