The Vista March 28, 1996

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University of Central Oklahoma

THURSDAY March 28, 1996

The Student Voice Since 1903

Student shares his trials

And the award goes to...

By Cory Miller Student Writer

Keith Weber

Dr. Joseph Grzybowski, middle, professor of funeral service, is presented the American Association of University Professors, University of Central Oklahoma Chapter Distinguished Scholar Award Tuesday. UCO President George Nigh and AAUP-UCO President Elect Dr. Gayle Kearns presented the award. (Staff photo by Laurette Graham)

For one UCO student affected by cerebral palsy, being a co-host on the annual televised Easter Seals Network Celebration was an opportunity to share his story with others. Keith Weber, a junior

esident Clinton has been personally invited by UCO President George Nigh to the dedication of the new Education Building. Clinton is scheduled to be in Oklahoma City in early April for the anniversary of the Murrah Building bombing. If time permits, the president will visit UCO during his stay. Nigh invited Clinton to UCO when he was in Washington, D.C. last week for the Washington Leadership Institute, a hands-on political science course. If Clinton does visit UCO, it would be his second time on the campus. In February 1988, he was the keynote speaker at a banquet sponsored by the Nigh Institute.

disorders, speech/language, and Scoliosis screenings to Oklahoma children. Easter Seals also sends children to summer camps to experience activities like swimming and horseback riding "allowing them to do things other people might take for granted," added Weber. "I've been blessed with loving, caring family and friends and organizations like Easter Seals. Along with a firm reliance on God, those are the reasons I am where I am today," he said. Weber's long-term career plans are to serve as a public official, but for now he plans to work in public relations for a corporation or as a legislative liaison for a public official.

ADD testing center needs funds By Mary Reinauer Staff Writer

Nigh invites President Clinton to UCO

political science/public relations major and Speaker of UCO's student senate, participated as an evening co-host in the annual celebration raising money for disabled people throughout the state. Weber, 21, became a "youth chairman" for the Oklahoma Easter Seals Society in 1980. "It gives me the opportunity to contribute to an organization and share my story by volunteering and co-hosting an event like the Celebration," said Weber. He has appeared on-air yearly since 1980 until he was asked to participate as a co-host for the morning segment of last year's event. The Easter Seals Society, which helped over 113,000 people last year, provides free vision, hearing, growth

Are you distractible, impulsive and given to mood swings? If so, the last thing you need is another test, right? Unless these problems have a medical explanation, like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). "The issue of adults needing a place for (ADD)

testing is a growing issue," said Dr. Mary Monfort, curriculum coordinator for reading studies at UCO. Because identification and documentation are the first steps in getting help, Monfort wants to establish a testing center for UCO students. Monfort said if money for the project can come from UCO coffers, the testing can begin in the near future. If she has to apply for a federal

grant it could be in place by this summer, she said. Monfort said she plans to negotiate with Brad. Morelli, UCO equity officer, about using money set aside for the university's students with special needs. ADD is a neurological disorder that may interfere with academic performance, said Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D. in her Survival Guide V See CHADD, Page 3

INSIDE TODAY INDEX Editorial 2 Sports 8, 9, 10, 11 Entertainment ..12, 13 Old North 14, 15 Job Tips 18 Around Campus 19 Classifieds 20

SPORTS Chris Welled sets a new UCO track and field record in the javelin.

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ENTERTAINMENT Check out local bands, movies and Spring Break entertainment news.

HISTORY OF OLD NORTH A brick sale is under way to raise funds for renovations.

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