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Fences and fixtures Construction continues; Work on University Center "wrapping up"
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he orange fencing that has cropped up around campus is doing more than causing students to take detours. The fences identify construction zones, said Jim Hurd, architect overseeing UCO's landscape project phase
II. Included in the construction is a new irrigation system, new sidewalks and new parks, he said. A campus-wide sprinkler system is being installed, said Hurd, and new sidewalks will be built outside the University Center to allow better accessibility to the building. East and west entrances to the Food Court will remain barricaded while renovations continue around Broncho Lake. To enter the University Center, students can use the cafeteria entrance on the west side or the east entrance in front of the parking lot. Heartland Park will be added next to the Y-Chapel and a stage area will be put in view of Broncho Lake, said Hurd. Completion of the parks is expected near the beginning of the fall semester. Clinton Plaza, which is part of Old North, will be partially constructed out of bricks purchased by alumni. Donna Nelson, director of alumni affairs, said 273 bricks have been purchased so far. A brick sells for $100, $250 or $400. Handicap access to Old North will be limited to the east side during landscaping and plaza construction. The University Center is in the finishing stages, as is Howell Hall. The last things to go in are ceilings and floors, said Hurd. "We're wrapping things up," he said. The plan is to be finished with the University Center by the end of June.
Training wheels... Officers from as far as Ardmore, Enid, Fort Worth and El Reno, among others, converged at the Liberal Arts north parking lot for a week of training taught by Edmond Police Department's Officer Tim Owen. The group of about 20 officers will train all week. (Staff photo by John Clanton)
UCO tuition increases 7 percent By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer
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igher education in Oklahoma will come with a higher cost this fall. This is the result of new legislation signed into law last Thursday and ratified by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Friday. Most UCO students will see the amount they pay for college rise by 7 percent—about $3 per credit hour. Two-year colleges will increase 5 percent, while tuition at the University of —By Joanna Hafey Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University will Staff Writer increase by 9 percent.
Rates at professional schools, which include the colleges of law, optometry, and osteopathic medicine, increased by 15 percent, and colleges of dentistry and veterinary medicine climb by 10 percent. The proposed tuition rates could generate up to $14 million. The money will be used to purchase library materials, technology equipment, create distance learning classrooms, train faculty and staff in the use of new technology, as well as to increase faculty salaries and create new faculty positions, said Jeanie Edney of OSRHE. The new tuition proposals are part of the
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UCO AAUP The campus AAUP chapter is nominated for a national award.
FEATURE Professor John Pickard talks about the premiere of Svengali.
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"I really haven't thought "I don't think it's a big deal. "I don't like it. I have to get about it. It won't affect my Every school increases tuition federal aid, so I'll have to try attendance at college." every semester." harder to get more money."
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"It's not a good idea. They "It will affect me greatly...IW really spend too much money have to pinch my pennies. I'll have to cut back on my already." activities.Overall, it's scary"
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OSRHE long-term plan to have Oklahoma students pay one-third of their college costs, rather than the 25 percent currently covered by students. State lawmakers in the House did not let the increases pass without a battle. Rep. Leonard Sullivan said the increases were an indirect way of having a multi-million dollar tax increase, while Rep. Charles Gray insisted the Legislature should investigate how the colleges are spending the money they have before being given more. Rep. Laura Boyd said, "It's time to keep pace with other institutions in the country." The proposal passed in the House 52-48 after passing the Senate 41-5. The State Regents also approved a plan that will allow many schools to raise per-credit-hour or per-semester fees on top of the tuition increases as a way of paying for campus activities, student facilities, health care, technology and library resources. Students already enrolled for the fall 1997 semester should be aware that their tuition will be affected by these changes. Letters will be sent out in the next few weeks informing enrolled students of their new tuition totals. Any unpaid amount is subject to penalties. For more information on personal accounts, call the Finance Counter at 341-2980, Ext. 2228, or the Student Accounts Office, Ext. 2983. „XD
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klahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Hans Brisch announced an increase of $17 million to the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program, enabling 3,100 additional students to receive free aid. The total number of participants will increase to approximately 22,800 students, or 66 percent of all eligible applicants. "We are continuing our commitment to ensuring that financial limitations do not bar Oklahoma students from pursuing their educational goals," Brisch said. Funding also increased to the statewide scholarship program at Oklahoma's 10 regional universities, doubling the number of students receiving awards, Brisch said. In 1995-96, Oklahoma higher education awarded $163.1 million in grants and scholarships, slightly lower than the $187.8 million in student fee and tuition revenue for the same period. Brisch said the State Regents plan to increase the number of recipients of financial aid in the years ahead. OD
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Increase in allocated funds to benefit UCO By Kendra Sauer Staff Writer
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resident George Nigh and incoming President Roger Webb received some beneficial information for UCO Friday from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). Nigh and Webb were informed of UCO's allocation of $38.8 million, an increase of $4.92 million increase over last year's allocation of $33.9 million.
According to Jeanie Edney of in the past. Facilities operating costs were the State Regents, $2.4 million Edney stated that this amount allotted $128,629 for the will be used for should make operation of new program funding such up for what facilities, utilities, as academic wa maintenance, and programs, faculty overlooked in upkeep. salaries, library the past. Finally, $1.1 million enhancements, and Teacher was allocated for technological education Section 13 offset. enhancements. programs will This money will be Base equity receive used for capital adjustments were $343,400 for improvement and allotted $988,500. t h e funding of current This amount is enhancement building maintenance, Nigh Webb allocated according to of programs renovation, and the needs and what was received for the students. construction.
UCO's AAUP chapter up for national award By Sandi Craig Staff Writer
AAUP-UCO are now active members of the Administrative Council and are recognized on the agenda at each meeting to update the council on he accomplishments and goals of the UCO AAUP activities, Kearns said. Dr. Katherene Terrell, who became 1997-98 Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) were AAUP-UCO chapter president on June 1, said, "We highlighted recently when the chapter was will spend the summer doing a lot of planning." nominated for a national award. Terrell said they will get the members' The Beatrice G. Konheim Outstanding input and formulate their goals by midChapter Award will be awarded at AAUP's September. annual meeting in Oakland, Calif., this month. "We have completed our third annual administrative evaluation," said Terrell. Dr. Gayle Kearns, 1996-97 AAUP-UCO "After looking at the results, it appeared chapter president, said, "It was an excellent year and we accomplished many things." that most administrators improved from One of the main focuses was to work with year one to year two to year three, and we the administration to insure success of their hope that part of it is due to the fact that Ke arns they learned from their results where their goals for the 1996-97 academic year which have been achieved, said Kearns. shortcomings are, and they have made "Through cooperative efforts between the positive improvements," she said. administration and AAUP we now have "Because we have new administration this next representatives on university-wide committees, and year, we will be making appropriate changes to the they have had a voice," she said. questionnaire and we will also solicit questions from The president, past president, and president-elect of the general faculty," said-Terrell.
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Jazz workshop slated at UCO Nationally-renowned jazz musicians James Riggs and Fred Hamilton will conduct a jazz clinic from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. June 9-11. Riggs teaches saxophone and jazz style analysis at University of North Texas (UNT), and directs the awardwinning Two O'Clock Lab Band. He has performed regularly with Doc Severinsen, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, as well as the Fort Worth and Dallas Symphony Orchestras. Hamilton, an associate professor at UNT teaches guitar and jazz improvisation, and directs the university's guitar ensemble. His recordings include Looking Back on Tomorrow featuring David Friesen and Ed Soph, and Strange Beauty by Tony Comprise. The workshop will also be attended by the UCO Jazz Band. The band will perform at 8 p.m. June 11 at Mitchell Hall Theatre. —By Robb Hibbard/ Guest Writer
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UCO professor develops concept for world premiere of Svengali great ballet dancer," said Pickard. "I thought the performance was very coherent, the second act extraordinary, and out of it came a universal moment of ballet. It could stand by itself, CO Professor John Pickard and I hope it does. It tells the complete story formulated the idea for Ballet effectively and with good musical Oklahoma's world premiere of Svengali, which was performed accompaniment called 'The Poet and His recently at the Civic Center Muse' by Saint-Saens," he said. Music Hall in The second act had character and was Oklahoma City. thrilling to watch, said Pickard and artistic Pickard. director Bryan Pitts It featured the music and collaborated on the theme Pickard suggested, but scenario for the ballet. Bryan Pitts did the creation, Pickard said he suggested the which was so effective and story idea to Pitts and the use of the dancers did a wonderful Saint-Saens' music, after he was job, he said. inspired by George Du Maurier's "It's a collaborative art," turn-of-the-century novel, Trilby. said Pickard. "I approached Bryan Pitts with "It seems to me that a good the idea of doing the story of ballet is often like a good Svengali, which is to some degree an silent film. It has to tell a adaptation of the popular novel," he story without spoken dialogue said. and is always accompanied by The novel depicts a heroine who is music." Pickard, a film critic for The Oklahoma Gazette captured by a man named Svengali. He effectively takes control of her mind and turns her into the for more than 15 years, teaches silent film history at UCO. greatest singer in Europe. "In our dance version we adapted it so Svengali For more information about the 1997-98 ballet would take over her mind, and she would become a season, call 848-TOES or 297-3000.
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Ninth inning errors doom Central Oklahoma in title game By Phil Long
Wendell Simmons said. "We battled our hearts out and had a chance to Sports Editor win the championship but it just Cal-State Chico scored two runs wasn't meant to be." on two Central Oklahoma errors in Central's bats came out hot in the bottom of the ninth inning giving the bottom of the first taking a early Chico St. the NCAA Division II 5-0 lead keyed by Pat Koerner's RBI National Championship. single and Anthony Cellers and Central (42-11), Bagwell two-run -1; was one out away To lose - the national doubles. from the title in the Chico St. championship that way bottom of the ninth answered in the when your so close is a after taking a 12-11 bottom of the first lead in the top of disappointment bigger tying the score at than I can describe. the inning. five and knocking Chico St. (52out Central starting — Wendell Simmons pitcher Jeff Baty in 11), with a runner on second and two UCO Baseball Head Coach the process. outs, then tied the Baty went just contest when Central right fielder two-thirds of a inning giving up five Greg Ireton misplayed a fly ball. runs on three hits. Chico St. got the win two batters Chico St. added four runs in the later when Central shortstop bottom of the second and extended Brandon Bagwell had a liner hit off their lead to 9-5. of his glove. Central cut the lead to 9-6 in the "To lose the national third on a Cellert solo-homer. championship that way when you're Cellers was Central's leading so close is a disappointment bigger hitter going 3-4 with a homer, two than I can describe," UCO coach doubles, and four RBI's.
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Summer dance workshop offered UCO will host a dance workshop for students ages 14 and up June 9-20. "Summer Dance 1997" classes will include ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap and composition instruction and will be taught by Jamie Jacobson, Anne Blasdel, TIna Kambour, Amy Reynolds and Shelby Rothell. Jacobson, who serves as director of the UCO Kaleidoscope Dance company, has a master's degree in dance chereography from Brigham Young University, where she served on the faculty for two years. She has chereographed for children's programs, high schools and theatrical productions, and has performed professionally on ABC and at Robert Redford's Summer Sundance Theatre. —By Robb Hibard Guest Writer
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Faculty from five institutions make lesson plans downtown By Patrice Patterson
College, Oklahoma State University–OKC, Redlands Staff Writer Community College and Rose State College will be eginning teaching the Greater June 9, Oklahoma City Higher people who Education Consortium work and live in the classes, said Stacy downtown Oklahoma Routh, interim City area will have an administrator. opportunity to take This will be the college–level classes Consortium's second taught by faculty from summer to offer classes five metro area downtown. institutions. Beeson Classes will be held Faculty from UCO, Oklahoma City Community during the lunch hour and
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UCO professor to participate in state lobbying presentation for tenure, academic freedom UC O ' s Dr. Tom Guild, president of the Oklahoma state conference of the American Association of University Professors Guild (AAUP), was selected to participate in a panel presentation on lobbying at the state level at their annual meeting in Oakland, Calif., June 11-15. Guild is one of three people selected for the panel called "Professors at the State House: Lobbying for Tenure and Academic Freedom." Members were selected based on experience in lobbying at the state level. Guild served this past year as
committee chairman of AAUP's Committee R on Government Relations, which lobbied the state legislature for new funding for higher education in Oklahoma. "Basically we've had a lot of successes in lobbying in Oklahoma, with lobbying our state legislature in the last two years," said Guild. "The last two years happen to also be the years where higher education got the largest increase in funding in the history of the state." Guild said last year higher education in Oklahoma received over $71 million in new funding and this year would receive $56.5 million in additional funding. "Because of the success that we've had in Oklahoma, the association selected me for this panel to tell the Oklahoma story—the Oklahoma AAUP Committee R story—so that the
people in attendance could benefit by that and learn maybe how they could do as well in their own states in terms of funding and other issues," he said. Guild was appointed to a three-year term on the national Committee R by AAUP President James Perley. The national committee lobbies Congress, so Guild's position will require him to travel to Washington, D. C. Guild said the national association recently sent him to Austin, Texas, to testify on their behalf before the House Higher Education Committee, with regard to a bill before the Texas Legislature on post-tenure review. From its inception in 1915, the primary focus of the AAUP has been in the area of academic freedom and tenure, according to the AAUP Policy Documents & Reports 1995 Edition. —
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Dr. Ron Beeson, associate professor of political science will teach a four week course, American Political Issues, which ends June 26. Both classes are three credit hours and cost $210 for in–state residents. Non credit classes will be offered as well, and the costs to attend range from $15 to $159. All classes will be taught on the fifth floor of the First National Center, 120 N. Robinson. For more information about the downtown classes, call Routh at 232-3382.
UCO group to visit China Four people from UCO will be traveling to China for 19 days this summer on a cultural exchange. Brian Babcock and Jason Dobbins are two of eight students from colleges around the state who will take the trip. UCO BSU directors Charles Lillard and Janay Moody will travel with the students as sponsors. "Basically what we're going to do is go onto university campuses and talk to some of the students who are taking English as part of what they are studying," said Moody. This will be the second trip for Moody who first visited China in October 1995, when she traveled with representatives from other states to evaluate the possibility of bringing a group over in the future. Although not officially a mission trip, the students hope to share their faith with those in the country. China is a Communist country and does not allow missionaries into the country for the sole purpose of evangelism.
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id you feel it? It wasn't much, just a tug—a tightening of the straps, really, but more significant than many will admit. Last Thursday, Gov. Keating chose to intrude on our lives a little more by putting his signature on House Bill 1443.
COLUMN Beginning Nov. 1, the police will have the power to stop anyone suspected of not wearing a seat belt. We're already required to wear a seat belt, and can be fined for failure to do so, as long as we're stopped for some other reason. I think this is a fine example of the incremental socialism that has been invading our government for decades. Some will argue that HB 1443 will save lives, and maybe it will, but at what expense? Not having the Revolutionary War certainly would have saved lives, but our forefathers felt compelled to fight and offer their lives for freedoms many of us are now willing to surrender. Another argument is that it will reduce insurance costs. Stacy Martin of the Oklahoma Insurance Commission, who defended the bill, said there would likely
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At whose expense will a new seat belt law save lives?
not be a reduction in premiums after the bill became law, but that it might help to keep costs from rising. She also said the first seat belt law did not lower premiums. HB 1443, introduced by Rep. Jim Glover and Sen. Ben Brown, was anticipated when the first law requiring seat belts was passed. It seems our government will not be happy until it is controlling every aspect of our lives. Why is a government that has no problem sending Americans to risk death in Bosnia and Somalia so worried about our safety in our own vehicles? What's next? Already in Congress is Brady Bill II which, among other things, would require anyone with more than 1000 rounds of ammunition in their home to register with the government as an arsenal. That's the equivalent of two boxes of .22 bullets. With my brick of 1500, I must be a threat to world peace. Then there is the smoking debate. Cigarettes are unhealthy, so the government is stepping in to take control of that industry, with Oklahoma leading the way with 21 other states filing suit against tobacco companies. Practicing safe sex is supposed to save lives too. Is it impossible to imagine a
force of Condom Police? It would begin slow, of course, with a monetary fine for those contracting sexually transmitted diseases or unwanted pregnancies, and then move gradually into bedroom monitoring. This is America after all, and we won't accept socialism in big bites. To get back to the current violation of our freedom: the new seat belt law will cause an increase in paperwork, which means more time, which means more expense to the taxpayer. And while a police officer is issuing a citation for the offense of not wearing a seat belt, there is the very good possibility a burglary or worse could be taking place because the officer on patrol is wasting his time on this new law, rather than patrolling his beat for real crime. The people of Oklahoma showed great resistance to HB 1443 through local callin radio programs and phone calls to law makers. Those we pay to make the laws seem to have ignored our protests. The bill passed through the House of Representatives 54-45 and sailed through the Senate 31-12 before going to Gov. Keating for final approval. I hope this trespass of our rights will remain in our minds next time we have the chance to vote.
Initiation held for women's honor society Alpha Lambda Delta, the freshmen women's honor society, recently held its initiation ceremony for new members and installation of officers for 1997-98. Freshmen women initiated were: Angela Anderson, Pamela Baker, Kelley Burrows, Shara Cofer, Sandi Craig, Kristine Crain, Emily Dennis, Kara Henkel, Jenny Horinek, Holly Irwin, Cynthia Jones, Jinger Kasiner, Julie Kitchen, Wendy Lawson, Blythe Longaker, Carmen Marrs, Allison Martin, Kasey Jo Pearson, Kristi Pritchett, Janean Riggs, Toshie Sadamura, Heather Sattre, Courtney Smith, Linda Smithheisler, Scotti Sprouse, Amy Toney, Ryan Tully, Crystal Tyler, Cindi Wells, Wendy Werber and Susan White. Officers installed were: Ryan Tully, president; Courtney Smith, vice president; Holly Irwin, secretary; Julie Kitchen, treasurer; Kristine Crain, historian; and Allison Martin, public relations. —By Sandi Craig Staff Writer
Nine ROTC cadets from UCO attend Advanced Camp in Washington By Curtis Cobb Staff Writer
expected to perform a number of leadership roles, Malloy said. One day, for example, an individual might be a The road to becoming an Army officer is squad-level soldier and the next day might be a passing through Fort Lewis, Wash. this summer company commander in charge of 100 or more for nine ROTC cadets from UCO. cadets. Advanced Camp is held every summer for The recruits are evaluated on tasks ranging from qualifying cadets from physical stamina to problem universities across the country. solving and mission Last year's UCO ROTC trainees in action in Fort Lewis, Wash. The training is really accomplishment. The five-week course is designed (Photo provided) to instill the qualities necessary intense and it's great Teamwork is an essential for commissioned officers in the to see the motivation component of the entire process, U.S. Army. said. those guys show when Price Capt. Jeff Malloy and 2nd Lt. They are also evaluated on David Price, ROTC recruiting things get tough. water crossings and helicopter officers at UCO, say the infiltrations. Their ability to lead leadership skills learned at Try our U Dine-in —Capt. Jeff Malloy and to learn is crucial, said Advanced Camp will help ensure Malloy. UCO recruiting officers Supreme a solid officer corp for the Army. Upon completion of the course, Li Carry-out "The training is really intense each cadet's evaluation report will Steak and it's great to see the motivation those guys be presented to an assessment committee which show when things get tough," Malloy said. will determine the Army branch that person will Sandwich. Drive-Thru When the cadets arrive at the installation commit to. outside Seattle they are divided into regiments Those eligible for Advanced Camp must have where they will remain during their training. completed two years of military science courses in e:YeeN TooeAseed S'ae After a complete physical and a physical fitness the ROTC program and be classified as an it. Vafteleetteet" test, the training begins. Each cadet will be academic junior.
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Merchants contribute to scholarship fund raiser By Jim Hulsey Guest Writer
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he generosity of Edmond merchants contributed to a recent scholarship fund raiser of approximately $300, benefiting the UCO Edmond Early Childhood Association. (EECA) A tax deductible, $1 contribution provided the opportunity to win one of several gift baskets containing an assortment of merchandise and gift
certificates, said Sue McCauley, president of the UCO—EECA. The list of Quail Springs Mall merchants to contribute to the fund raiser were: Dillard's, Glamour Shots, James Avery, J's Hallmark, Master Cuts, Disc Jockey and Claire's. Other merchants included: Blue Goose, Barnes & Nobel, Osborne, Java Dave's, Rejuvenation Station, Logan's Roadhouse, Lion's Fun Park, Applebee's, Cowboy Bob's, Coyote Coffee Co., Chili's, Mazzio's, TCBY and Laura Sims
of Victoria's Secret, said Jennifer Hirshcler, EECA fund raiser member at large. This year's winners were child development students Nicole Turner and Kathy Reed and child development professional Maria Saadah, said Dr. Kaye Sears, professor of human environmental sciences. EECA is a professional organization dedicated to working on behalf of young children and their families. It works to encourage education and
improve the standards for group care and quality of life for children. UCO-EECA is a local chapter of the Oklahoma and the Southern Early Childhood Associations. The local chapter meets five times throughout the year. Their next meeting will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 21, in the Human Environmental Sciences Building. For information, call McCauley at 3412980, Ext. 5788 or Sears at 341-2980, Ext. 5786.
UCO professor attends technological development program in Colorado By Sonya Webster Guest Writer
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r.Stephen Law, chair of the humanities and philosophy department, visited a university in Colorado to learn more about on-line technology and the central premise of distance learning—greater quality at less cost. He visited the Colorado
Electronic Community College. Law was one of 30 representatives from Oklahoma to attend this technological development program. According to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, many institutions in Oklahoma are struggling to keep up with demands for technical support for distance learning and on-campus applications of technology.
Faculty development is also a major concern at most institutions for the regents. At the same time, there is a growing demand among faculty for assistance in instructional design using some of the new media available. "All institutions are supposed to be involved in this technological program," said Law. Technological support is more evident at peer institutions and UCO is very behind
technologically, said Law. Law learned more about the cutting edge frontier of college education when he visited two "virtual university" sites set up with interactive videos and two-way communications. Law said he was astounded to see the capabilities of technology, adding that the delivery of information is unbelievable but the cost is very high.
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Peace Corps seeks college graduates for U.S. service By Deborah Cook Staff Writer
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drive is underway to recruit college seniors to apply for a year of national service with AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps, to serve in communities throughout the country. "We are seeking college graduates who want to make a real impact in our communities while they beef up their resumes and help repay student loans or
pay for graduate school," said Harris Wofford, chief executive officer of the Corporation for National Service, which administers AmeriCorps. While many assignments begin in early autumn, AmeriCorps has current openings in two national programs, AmeriCorps*NCCC (The National Civilian Community) and AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). "Working with national and local nonprofit organizations, AmeriCorps
members receive a monthly living allowance plus an educational award of $4,725 for each year they serve. They work in teams addressing issues of education, the environment, public safety and human needs," said Bill Barrett director of AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members must be 18 years or older and serve full-time for one or two years in community programs. Currently 25,000 members serve in 1,100 communities. AmeriCorps*VISTA offers
opportunities to serve a year or more in disadvantaged communities helping residents become more self sufficient. AmeriCorps*NCCC is a 10-month program for people 18-24 years old. Members work in teams on the environment, disaster relief and renewing public housing. Members are based at regional campuses in Denver, San Diego, Charleston S.C. and Perry Point Md. For more information call 1-800-9422622, or use the worldwide web site at: HTTP/WWW.CNS.Gov.
Former defense secretary to speak at World Affairs Council event in Oklahoma City By Roy Howe Guest Writer
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ormer Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney will present the keynote address at the World Affairs Council of Central Oklahoma's June 18 luncheon. At the event, the council also will announce its International Citizen of the Year. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Marriot Hotel in Oklahoma City, the luncheon will be emceed by University of Central Oklahoma President George Nigh, a member of the council's board. Gov. Frank Keating also is scheduled to speak. The non-partisan World Affairs Council is the central Oklahoma affiliate of the National Council of World Affairs Organizations. "Our mission is to provide the community with
in-depth information on foreign policy and global issues, and to promote a better understanding of the international events that affect our lives," said board member Carl Reherman, director of the UCO Office of Outreach. Defense secretary from March 1989 to January 1993, Cheney then served as a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and lectured throughout the U.S. In 1969, Cheney joined the Nixon administration and served in a number of positions including the Cost of Living Council, the Office of Economic Opportunity and with the White House. He currently serves on the board of directors of Proctor & Gamble, Union Pacific and EDS. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Southern Methodist University and the American Enterprise Institute.
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V Two Gentlemen of Verona ✓ "Landscapes of the In and Out," a w i ll be performed at 8 p.m. collection of abstract works depicting life June 6-8 at Hafer Park, 9th and cycles by Oklahoma artist Jennifer Brooks, Bryant in Edmond. The will be on display June 6-28 at Individual "Shakespeare in the Park" Artists of Oklahoma, 1 N. Hudson, performance costs $6 for Oklahoma City. For more information, call adults, $5 for students and seniors. Children 232-6060. 12 and under are free. For more information call 340-1222. • "Suite Oklahoma," a grouping of contemporary prints by 22 Oklahoma artists, SPECIAL • Oklahoma Free Fishing will be on display June 6-28 at Individual EVENTS Days will be held June 7-8 Artists of Oklahoma, 1 N. Hudson, across Oklahoma. No fishing Oklahoma City. For more information, call licenses are required for 232-6060. fishing during the weekend event. For more information call the Wildlife Department ✓ "American Family," a collection of illustrative photographs of families by Fisheries Division at 521-3721. Parade magazine readers, will be on display V Northwest Optimist Club of Oklahoma City through June 11 at the International will sponsor its 43rd Annual Kids' Fishing Photography Hall of Fame at the Omniplex, Derby June 7 for Children 15 years old and 2100 NE 52, Oklahoma City. For more younger. For more information call 789-8971.
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843-5789. • Delbert McClinton and Lonnie Brooks will perform at 6:30 p.m. June 6-7 at the second annual Bricktown Blues Festival in Bricktown. Tickets are available at all metro Blockbuster Music locations or by calling 236-4143.
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