University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY November 9, 1995
The Student Voice Since 1903
UCO nursing students elected to serve ONSA By Nicki Cormier Staff Writer
Three UCO nursing students have recently been elected as officers of the Oklahoma Nursing Students Association (ONSA), a 12-member board. Danielle Deutschendorf was elected as public relations officer, Karen Holland as community projects director and Melissa Halley as legislative director. All three students campaigned from their own booth at the ONSA 1995 Fall Convention, held Oct. 26-28. "This is how we get involved with the Oklahoma Nursing Association on a student level," Deutschendorf said. "Most of the canvassing was done at the convention, although canvassing at other nursing schools was optional. "It was a high-class campaigne. We had printed
material, posters and campaign buttons," she said. As the public relations officer for the ONSA, Deutschendorf is in charge of advertising for Pulse Point, the ONSA newsletter. Deutschendorf supervises exhibitors and advertisers at the ONSA state convention and fall and spring workshops. Karen Holland's job as community projects director is to support and encourage other nursing schools in their community projects. "This year, if the board approves it, there is a couple of community projects I want to do. One of them is to have the local nursing schools raise funds for smoke detectors within their local communities. It's part of the 'Save-A-Life' smoke detector program," Holland said. Melissa Halley's job as legislative director involves working at the State Capitol. Her job is to get student nurses to help the Oklahoma Nurses
UCO nursing students Melissa Halley, Danielle Deutschendorf and Karen Holland (left to right) will serve on the Oklahoma Nursing Students Association board. They campaigned at the ONSA 1995 fall convention and were elected. (Staff photo by Joy McNutt)
Association (ONA) in its legislation regarding nursingfor lobbying efforts. next session and distributing it to "My goal is to educate the all the nursing schools along students on legislative issues. with a summary of each one. "I will be getting the current "We all feel as a whole that it
is really important for prenursing and nursing students to get involved in their local and state chapters," Halley said. OD
Cans Festival helps community feed local needy families By Sheryl Gregory Student Writer UCO's greek clubs and President's Club joined Oklahoma City Food Bank from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 4 for the 13th annual Harvest Food Drive/Scouting for Food project. As much as five million pounds of food has been provided in the past from the food drive for the needy.
Volunteers, student organizations and sponsors all come together to make this happen. "Usually the Cans Festival is the beginning of the Harvest Food Drive, but this year the food drive is combining with the grand opening of the new J.C. Penney and 11 other shops in Penn Square Mall," said Cara Smith, marketing director at Oklahoma City Food Bank. The Cans Festival is a contest
among 30 groups, including UCO, who work together to build the best can sculpture. The Cans Sculpture contest includes four categories: Critics Choice, People's Choice, Harvest Choice and Best Choice. A Nordic Track machine was donated by Nordic Track, a store soon to be open in the mall, for the winner of the Critics Choice. Among the judges in the contest are radio station KXY's
Dave and Dan, assistant fire chief Jon Hansen and graphic artist Mike Christian. Can sculptures will be on display during the Harvest Food Drive frpm Nov. 4-18. During that time, people will be able to vote on their choice for best sculpture in the People's Choice category. Student organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in this effort.
The drop-off points for collection-of canned food items at UCO are the Liberal Arts, the Business, the University Center, Old North and Science Buildings. Anyone who would like to participate in the Harvest Drive/Scouting for Food project at UCO can call the Food Bank at 236-8349 or Panhellenic President Danielle Jones at 7528042.
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