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Campus Announcements ■ The OBI Campus Blood Drive will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the Nigh University Center. ■ "May Day: Under the Big Top" will be from 12 to 5 p.m. April 23. The Residence Hall Association will sponsor the event. To participate, volunteer or reserve a booth, call 9744166, or e-mail srasmussen@ucok.edu . ■ Throughout April, the Sociology Club will hold a drive for items for domestic violence shelters. Boxes for women's and children's clothing and household items are located around campus. Contact Kori at 8505860 or khirrill @ ucok.edu , or Brooke at 323-1510 or bwanzer@ucok.edu . ■ The OKC Memorial Marathon is April 25, and volunteers for the event are still needed. Call Ross Lampert at 478-3180 or visit www.okcmarathon.com .
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004
Official transcript kiosks make campus comeback ■ The transcript stations in the Nigh University Center print free official transcripts for students. by Lauren Pulsinelli Staff Writer Self-service transcript-printing kiosks have returned to the Nigh University Center after an absence of 22 months. Two kiosk stations are located in the first floor hallway of the UC next to the new Student ID Office. "The staff will no longer have to take time out of their day to print transcripts," said Jerry Legere, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management. "It really is a
win-win situation." "This is great for students because they can access an official transcript anytime the building is open," Legere said. If a student record exists in the Banner computer system, it is accessible through the kiosk stations. Students must know their UCO ID number or their UCONNECT user name and their password. The free transcript will print on official transcript security paper, will have the uni-
The Vista continues with drive The Vista will continue its voter registration drive April 23 by holding a booth in the Nigh University Center. The booth will be set up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and representatives from The Vista will answer questions about voting and assist in the filling out of forms. Two voter registration forms were returned to The Vista office after the April 8 distribution of 4,000 forms. It is unknown how many forms were returned directly to the Oklahoma Election Board. "We were somewhat disappointed with the student body response," said Caroline Duke, editor in chief The Vista's goal is to register 1,000 new voters by November.
versity seal and signature, and will have the notation "issued to student." Students can use it anywhere that accepts a hand-delivered or personally sent transcript. Kiosk printing was available on campus for seven years but was discontinued in June 2002 because the new Banner system could not support it. "We were displeased when we lost this function, but we never lost sight of our goal," Legere said. The service was implemented by
Enrollment Management and Information Technology after a new student technology fee was approved in 1995. It made UCO the only institution in Oklahoma and one of a handful of institutions around the country to allow students self-service access to official transcripts. The successful return of this service makes UCO still the only university in the state with the service.
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"Well, we only need 998 more forms," said Vista Copy Editor Chad Crow. "Whether you're political or not, with this volatile international environment, it is essential to have your voice heard, and the only way to do that is to vote." College-age students are among the least active voters in the nation, said Dr. Keith Eakins, professor of political science. The Vista will set up a booth every month until the presidential elections. "Out of a campus of 14,000 students, surely there are 1,000 students who haven't yet registered to vote," Crow said. "Come see us." For more information on the voter registration drive, call Duke at The Vista at 974-5915.
Walkers weigh in on results 1111 The last story of a two-part series about "Walk This Weigh." by Stephanie Johnson Staff Writer "Walk this Weigh" participants continue to walk even while nearing the end of the program. The program is a campaign to improve the health of all the residents of Oklahoma, including citizens from children to senior citizens. The walkers received a "Walk this Weigh" booklet and a pedometer, an instrument that counts the amount of steps taken. The walkers were to wear the pedometer 5 out of 7 days of the week and walk 10,000 steps one time during the program. "10,000 hasn't been a challenge for the walkers," said Brannon Dresel, an Exercise Fitness Management senior. "People are getting it easily, multiple times throughout the week." Nearing the last week of the 8-week program, a little over half are still coming to the weekly weigh-in. "We get about 130 people coming in every week, and 215 people signed up," Dresel said. Gail Gauldin, a Nutritional Services junior and walking participant, said she has been averaging between 5,000 and 6,000 steps everyday. "This program helps me to be accountable to myself for exercise," she said. Gauldin said she did "Walk this Weigh" for a course requirement. "I wanted to do this because walking is something I could do on my own." She said she would recommend a program like this to those who are wanting to start an exercise program. "I would especially recommend this to someone if they are just starting and they will be able to upgrade to more challenging
exercise," she said. Candice Newcomb, a Nursing senior, has been volunteering her time for the "Walk this Weigh" program. She said she wanted to volunteer because she went through a weight loss program and wanted to encourage others through this program. "I want to help those who do want to lose weight and get their life in shape," she said.
Health Center. The Heart Walk will be at 9 a.m. Sat., April 24 at the Bricktown Ballpark. Walkers have raised money for research and education' on heart disease and will also gain steps by participating in this program. Walk this Weigh' has been a total success," said Danielle Dill, assistant director of the Wellness Center. Jan Chappel, chair of Central's Student Health Advisory Committee, said that "Walk this Weigh" plans for next year aren't set in stone yet. "We haven't talked about it, but we will probably host it again because it was so successful," she said. —
"Successful weight loss is more difficult to get than a quick fix," she said. "Changing your lifestyle is worth the effort and takes a lot of heart with persistence and commitment." Newcomb said that she didn't think the walkers were having trouble walking extra distances. Jennifer James, a Nutrition and Food Management senior, said that "most people are losing weight, and it's encouraging them to keep on working." Many of the participants in "Walk this Weigh" will participate in the American Hear t Photo by Gavin Elliott Association's Heart Walk, Kelli Jones, general studies junior, weighs said Labetta in Robert Ringer, business management Wallenmeyer, senior, April 21 at the Wellness Center. director of the Student
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Fog surrounds Evans Hall and Old North April 21. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend.
`Design That Doesn't Suck' graduate exhibit to open ■ Fifteen graduating students will exhibit their work at their senior show April 22. The students spent the semester preparing for the event. by Gavin Elliott
entering the job market to the Smith of Oklahoma City and professional design community Joseph Von Feldt of Oklahoma in Oklahoma. City. The UCO Department of Students with works in the Larry Hefner, professor of Design will celebrate the opening show are Amy Chase of Yukon, design, said the students put in a of its senior exhibit, "Design that Irwin Delano of Indonesia, lot of time and energy into their Doesn't Suck," with a reception Geniveve Dunne of Tulsa, Jerry work. at 6 p.m. April 22 in the City Groom of Edmond, Andre "They put in long hours of Arts Center at the State Johnson of Oklahoma City and preparation in their designs and Fairgrounds. David. Jones of Edmond. Also to building up their portfolios," The exhibit, which ranges represent UCO are Paul Misch of Hefner said. "There are lots of from poster designs to packaging, Woodward, Matthew McKim of sleepless nights." illustrations and more, will pre- Tulsa, Brody McMahan of The show, which is free to the sent the works of 15 graduating Chickasha, Elvis Patton of public, will run through May 10. seniors. The opportunity is pro- Oklahoma City, Lenley Rahal of For more information, convided for the students as a way to Clinton, Rudy Saghir of Jordan, tact the UCO Department of introduce UCO's new talent David Sever of Edmond, Carrie Design at 974-5200. Photographer