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TUESDAY February 17, 1998
Students affected by chemical spray By Lisa Tatum Statinititer
Employees of Accu-Lawn, an Oklahoma City lawn care company, began applying the pre-emergent weedkiller Pendimethalin at UCO the morning of Feb. 11. Many students walked across the newly-sprayed lawns, unaware of the possible dangers skin contact with the
chemicals could cause. Don Powers, director of safety and environmental management at UCO, said green liquid sprayed over Pendimethalin, also know as Pendulum, campus lawns last week left is a hazardous chemical that. should be some students with questions washed off with soap and water if it gets and concerns over what they were being on someone's skin. exposed to and how it might affect their "The low dose they would get walking health. across the grass probably wouldn't be a problem," said Powers. "But if I got it on me, I'd wash it off." Labetta Wallenmeyer, director of the Student Health Center, said one student came in Feb. 12 complaining that the spray was causing him respiratory problems. Wallenmeyer said the student was told to come back the next day if he still felt ill, but he never returned. Powers said when he learned the chemical was going to be used on campus, he sent a memo to all deans asking them to curtail any outdoor student activities during the originally scheduled application times of Feb. 9 to 11. The application actually began Feb. 11 and was completed Feb. 13. Facilities Management Director Lennis Pederson said the spraying was scheduled two weeks ago. He said he sent a notice to eight campus departments on Feb. 2 asking them to "tell others of this activity and recommend a common sense use of the lawns." A copy of the chemical's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) attached to Pederson's notice indicates Pendimethalin is toxic to fish. Testing on rabbits showed moderate irritation to eyes and skin, but indicates the material is no more than slightly toxic to rabbits by single skin applications. Accu-Lawn employee Chris Rock sprays Pendimethalin, a pre-emergent Accu-Lawn representatives said weed killer, on the grass outside the Communications Building. (Staff photo Pendimethalin is used by many lawn by Bryan Terry)
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companies and is dangerous in its undiluted state. However, the company dilutes the chemical with five or six parts water to every one part chemical and says their employees wear goggles, boots and gloves to protect themselves from exposure when handling the undiluted chemical. The safety sheet suggests applicators also wear impervious gloves, boots and eye goggles when applying the diluted chemical outdoors but Accu-Lawn employees seen spraying the chemical at UCO did not wear goggles. Pederson said a representative of Accu-Lawn told him that his employees did not need protective equipment or attire to apply the chemical. An Accu-Lawn technician in Oklahoma City said the chemical evaporates quickly after being applied to the grass, making skin contact unlikely. Students who walked across the newly-sprayed grass Thursday said they didn't know what they were walking through. Cortez Newel said he saw the "green stuff' on the grass but was in a hurry. "If I'd seen a sign I wouldn't have walked on it," he said. Kathy Nguyen agreed. She said she also was in a hurry and crossed the grass as she often does. But she said she would have walked around if there had been a sign about the chemicals on the grass. The MSDS states that Pendimethalin should not be applied when weather conditions favor drift from target areas. The wind Thursday may have increased exposure to students who were hundreds of yards away from the
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THEVISTA
EDITORIAL
I HEM IF YOU BUY A LIFETitle SUPPLY OF COMMON SENSE YOU GET A FREE SENSE OF HUMOR
ha Vista received several phone calls complaining bout last Thursday's "Steven Says" column. aabout Apparently UCO either has too many people with a bad sense of humor or no common sense. The columnist should be commended on his courageous effort at a humorous column instead of condemned. Even if the column was a serious stab at the sweetheart holiday, The Vista would be boring if it didn't spark a little controversy. While it is the function of a news story to be unbiased, the job of an opinion piece (i.e. a column) is just that, to state an opinion. We definitely welcome other opinions on subjects, but to take something like last week's column so seriously is just plain naive. Write your letters to the editor if you don't agree, but don't spread bad will about The Vista for one writer voicing his opinion.
Pujan Roka /The Vista
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
THE VISTA Vol. 99, No. 34 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 Editor in Chief Colby Grieser Associate Editor....Rhonda Bowden M. Editor Sandi Craig Copy Editor Steven E. Wedel Sports Editor Chad Willming Curtis Cobb Sports Writer Darrell Weidner Advertising Mgr James Finley Ad Sales Michael Williams Ad Sales .Michael Hayes
Writer Ryan Dannar Writer Penny Hubbard Writer Phillip Roder Writer Mark A. Schneberger Writer Lisa Tatum Writer Bill Whisman Photographer Bryan Terry Cartoonist Pujan Roka Circulation/Morgue Travis Frels Adviser Dr. Sherri Massey
The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by the students in the department of journalism, semi-weekly during the academic year except exams and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034-5209. Telephone: (405) 341-2980, X5549. Oneyear subscription rate $12. Periodicals postage paid at Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. Opinions and comments in The Vista do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges or UCO. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Board or UCO. "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced with a maximum of 150 words, include the author's printed name, major, classification and phone number. Non-students must include title and daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034-5209 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Bldg, Rm 107. This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, 123 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73003 at a cost of $250 (8pp), $372 (12pp).
Student complains about editorial criticizing gripes usually admire your editorials, including those that do not necessarily share my point of view. I had to really laugh, though, at your "Nag Nag Nag" article. Are you serious? I've attended UCO for five years now and I intend to continue through my graduate degree. I've seen a lot of changes happen; some probably due to the numerous complaints of students and faculty. But I have to say that I am not at all happy to sit in a big, new building that cannot be adequately air conditioned or heated, especially if I have to walk several blocks from my car in the pouring rain. And what about the high-tech toys in those new classrooms that don't operate properly. What a fantastic library we have...to bad we haven't had access to the PsycLit database for over a week! The only time I've eaten at the food court I got a burger that was so dried out I couldn't choke it down. This semester I have had my first experience at Hamilton Field house, the pool, and the ladies' locker room for a waterobics class. What a disgusting pit. There are too many problems to eve list in this letter. I don't consider these petty annoyances. They are major issues that need to be addressed...and '
complaining may be the only way to get that done. Everyone who contributes (students, tax payer, investor, etc.) to the funding necessary to make improvements at UCO should write letters to the decision makers encouraging specific improvements and proper spending and, yes, complaining about the problems. I don't think anyone minds investing in the university if they know their dollars are being spent wisely and that the students are truly befitting. Right now, it's easy to miss the positives because the negatives are SO obvious. I still brag about UCO as being one of the best universities around. I've received a great education and I've met some wonderful people, despite the heat, the cold, presidential visits, and construction. As for petty annoyances and griping, here's one for you...can't we do something about those grotesque, white, plastic-looking, fake columns that are popping up around campus? Ugh!
—Cynthia Corbett
Psychology Senior
February 17, 1998
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PESTICIDES Continued from front page spraying areas. Several students who spent the day campaigning on the west side of Broncho Lake complained of headaches and lightheadedness after the chemical was applied to lawns south of the Business Building and Communications Building. Freshmen Jennifer Dyche spent the morning and part of the afternoon by the lake and said the spray made her feel lightheaded. Kelly George and Shannon Regier, also freshmen, said the smell of it made their heads hurt. The students said they didn't know what was being sprayed and thought there should have been signs posted telling people what it was. Kenneth Freeman, another UCO student, said signs or other announcements prior to the spraying would have been helpful to him. Freeman said he is an asthmatic and has instructions from his doctor to avoid all circumstances where there are
chemicals in the air. Freeman said ideally the spraying should have been scheduled for a weekend or other time when students weren't on campus. "Spring break would have been the best option," said Freeman. "Or before classes started in January." Pederson said the job was too big to be completed on a weekend. He agreed spring break would have been a good time but said it is too late in the season to be effective. Powers said that in previous years Facilities Management employees applied weed-killing chemicals to small areas over a longer period of time. "This is the first time we've done it all at once," he said. Pederson said he will make a point of notifying students in a "broader manner" the next time a spraying is scheduled. He said the lawn care plan calls for various weed-killing and fertilizing chemicals to be applied at five different times throughout the year.
UCO student Cortez Newel crosses the lawn on the south side of the Business Building Thursday on his way to class. Newell said he was not aware that the grass had just been sprayed with a weed-killing chemical. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)
The Edmond Historical Society Museum will be hosting the temporary exhibit
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The Genesis of an Opera will be on exhibit at the Edmond Historical Society February 3-28 There will be a reception at the museum honoring Dr. Magrill on Thursday, February 12th 6:30pm-8:00pm The Gorgon's Head is an original opera composed by
Edmoncfite Dr. Samuel Magrill. Magrill, whose award-winning compositions have been nationally recognized, was commissioned by UCO to compose this opera based on the Greek myth of the slaying of Medusa as told in hawthorne's A Wonder Book. The Gorgon's Head along with Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti wil be performed February 19-21 at 8pm and February 22 at 2pm at the University of Central Oklahoma, Mitchel Hall Tickets are $8 (pubic), $3 (senior citizens), $2 (students), Free with valid UCO ID. For tickets call 341-2980 ext. 2513 Edmond Historical Society • 431 S. Boulevard • Edmond, OK 73034 • 340-0078
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Number of MO graduate students reflects national trend By Mark A. Schneberger SUMMtn
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undreds of graduate students did not return to UCO for classes this semester—making 1998 the fifth consecutive year of spiraling graduate enrollment, said Jerry Legere, assistant vice president for Enrollment Management Services. "Things are not up in the graduate colleges—not at all," he said. "It has been a real trend for us." Between academic years 1996-97 and 1997-98, nearly 300 students chose not to resume studies at UCO, according to numbers released by the Admissions and Records Office. Figures show that in spring 1997, 2,755 students were enrolled as full- and part-time graduate students. This spring, however, only 2,472 students are enrolled. That represents a 10 percent decline in enrollment and perhaps the largest dip since 1994, when graduate enrollment was 3,627 students. Legere said the downward spin may be reflecting the normal attrition rate from an inflated enrollment. He said UCO was inundated with new graduate students in the early 1990s, after the Oklahoma State House of Representatives passed a bill (House Bill-1017), which forced teachers to return to school to improve their skills. "We saw quite an influx of students, and we had pretty high enrollments in 1991, '92 and `93," Legere said. "But they've finished their studies and have had no reason to come back." His remarks are consistent with figures which show that the largest decline of students this year was in the College of Education. There, 1,613 students were enrolled seeking Master's degrees. This year, however, only 1,396 are enrolled. UCO is not alone in facing a graduate student drop. Colleges and universities nationally are facing similar problems, according to representatives from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)—a national
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education organization, to which UCO belongs. In a report issued by CGS, Peter D. Syverson, vice president for research and information services, said graduate enrollment at universities throughout the United States "is down across gender, institution category and field of study." "The general pattern of
growth (has) slowed and in many cases has been replaced with a much more differentiated pattern of growth and decline," he added. A downward pattern has also been detected at the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, according to Jere Colpepper, OU Media Relations spokeswoman. There, administrators have seen roughly a seven percent
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drop in graduate student enrollment—from 3,751 in 1996 to 3,493 this year, she said. The CGS noted that the trend may be caused by a strong economy and a job market which encourages students with Bachelor's degrees to enter the workplace. Recipients of "Bachelor's degrees are making rational choices given the bull market for
their talents and negative reports about (the necessity of) graduate education," Syverson said. Despite the news, almost no one is speculating about how long the trend will continue at UCO, or nationally. Officials at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), however, hinted the downswing may end relatively soon. They said graduate school enrollment could continue to drop for another four years and then begin to rise again. "Today's freshmen aspire to higher academic degrees than students in the past," said Laura Wilcox, spokeswoman for UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute. "A record 39.4 percent of freshmen surveyed aspire to earn Master's degrees," she said. "And an all-time high of 15.3 percent plan to pursue Ph.D. degrees," she said. Wilcox based her remarks on a national opinion survey conducted by the institute, of nearly 349,000 first-year undergraduate students at 655 two- and four-year colleges and universities.
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Local business to sponsor new scholarship By Lisa Tatum Staff fter hearing "good things" about UCO graduates, a local Edmond business has established a scholarship in hopes of recruiting students after graduation. c, Unit Parts, a company that remanufactures alternators and starters for domestic cars, recently opened their new plant in Edmond. Terry Collins, human resources director, said the company, which employs 200 workers, believes in the importance of education. The company contacted UCO and initiated a process that
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resulted in funding for a fouryear scholarship for computer science majors. Dr. Phyllis Thorton, chairwoman of the computing science department, said Unit Parts officials told her they'd heard praises of computing science majors and hope to help the academic careers of the students who may eventually come to work for them. Thorton said there are currently 460 computing science majors who are getting the education that will prepare them for work in many computer fields. She said she hopes other businesses will see sponsoring scholarships as a way to
encourage students to work for them after graduation. "These students are valuable to lots of businesses because computers are almost everywhere now," she said. Applications for the scholarship are available in Room 17 of the Math and Computer Science Building and at the Prospective Student Services/Scholarship Office in Room 136 of the University Center. Applicants must be computing science majors enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester at UCO. They also must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or an ACT score of 20 or higher.
Dr. Phyllis Thornton, left, UCO computer science professor, and Latricia Bouldin, human resource manager for Unit Parts Company, catch a glimpse of UCO's newest scholarship application. (Photo provided)
Give blood, receive condoms at nursing students' health fair By Penny Hubbard Staffer Free condoms, warning whistles and general information about health will be given away at the first annual Student Nursing Association (SNA) health fair from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the University Center. "We're trying to promote good health," said Chauncey Roach, SNA community projects leader. "The goal is to cover the major topics of health care for
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UCO journalism student among UCO faculty prove they top 25 minorities in nation can do what they teach By Mark A. Schneberger StaftWriter
agencies in the country such as NIKE, Leo Burnett Co. Inc and The Kellogg Co. he list of names reads like a "This could line up a job for me, roster from any school, any said Hytche. "I didn't think I would town, but according to the move into this position for another five American Advertising Federation. years. but now I'm one step closet" (AAF) the names on that list are the The. list of Winners last year included future of the advertising business. students fr 111 Harvard and Pepperdine, Telannia Hytche, senior journalism .so you wouldn't think that UCO woul major, is on that list and she has been be in a group like that said Hytche. named one of AAF's "25 According to the Most Promising Minority AAF, of the 25 Adverting Students. students that were "1 applied, but I didn't honored at the first think there was any way AAF awards in the world I would ceremony last year, win," said Hytche. 14 obtained jobs or Last semester, received internships journalism instructor as a result of the Bob Midge approached award. Hytche about applying "These numbers for the award. demonstrate that the "I had her in a class program is a and recalled her work valuable service to ethic and personality," he the industry and the Telannia Hytche said. "As a whole students for whom person, she stood apart from everyone." these doors are being opened," said In order to qualify for the award, Heidi Gardner, AAF's manager of Hytche had to write an essay and send diversity and strategic programs. in her credentials, as well as a letter of The 25 honorees will be featured in a recommendation from a professor. special diversity issue of "Ad Age," ar From the hundreds of students who advertising magazine. The resumes of enter, 25 are chosen as the most the honorees, as well as the others W promising and 75 others receive honor were recognized, will be placed in roll status within the AAF. book available from the AAF The 25 winners receive an all- Found expense paid trip to New York City, " will help move me toward my where they spend two days interviewing overall career goal which is to own my with executives from top advertising own magazine," said Hytche,
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tudents who relish the thought of critiquing their instructors' work for a change will get that chance this month. The art faculty of UCO will present a selection of their works today through March 1 at the Central Museum of Art and Design, located south of Murdaugh Hall. Admission is free and all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to visit. William Wallo, Central Museum of Art and Design director, said practically all mediums—including clay and glass sculptures, fabric, photography and paintings— are explored in the display EXH which exhibits efforts of nearly 30 professors and faculty. Wallo is exhibiting three of his pieces. "This exhibit allows the public to encounter our constantly-expanding range of media and approaches," said Wallo. This year marks the 29th consecutive year of the exhibit. Brandon Dalton, museum staff member, said the exhibit proves that UCO professors and faculty have true talent.
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ay Edelen led off the fifth inning with a solo home run and Brian Arant had a three-run double helping the Broncbos to a 10-run inning and a 15-3 victory in the home opener against Southern Nazarene Friday in Edmond. With the win, the No. 21 ranked Bronchos improved to 2-0 on the season after winning their seaso - i opener 17-2 on Thursday against Southern Nazarene. UCO's starting pitche:, Dustin Yowell, got the win after working four and oneBroncho pitcher Dustin Yowell fires a fast ball in their game Friday against third innings. Southern Nazarene. UCO, backed by a high-powered offense, easily won the The Bronchos pounded 18 hits for the game 17-2. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry) second consecutive game this season
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enior Center Devin Baker recorded his thirteenth straight doubledouble and Joe Newton scored 34 points in the Bronchos 65-52 victory over Ouachita Baptist Saturday in Arkadelphia, Ark. UCO's point total of 65 was their lowest of the season and first time to not
surpass the 70-point mark in 25 games after coming into the contest averaging 100.1 points a game, second in NCAA Division H. Newton, coming off a 41-point performance Thursday against Harding, carried the team on his back, scoring over half of UCO's points and adding four assists and three steals while playing the entire 40
minutes. Thursday at Harding, the Bronchos had seven players score in double digits and scored two more points in the second half than in Saturday's entire game en route to outrunning the Bisons 117109. Senior guard Shawn Pughsley continued his hot three-point shooting hitting on four out of eight
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Justin Knowles, Mike Skaggs and Wes McSwane led the way for UCO with hits apiece Bronchos while second baseman Zac Zanowiak and Brandon Bagwell both added two hits. Picking up the win in Thursday's season opener was returning All Lone Star Conference pitcher Jeff Baty. Baty pitched three and two-thirds scoreless innings in relief, allowing only two hits while striking out two and picked up his first win of the season. Matt Skaggs led the Bronchos offense with three hits and three RBI's while scoring three runs. Central Oklahoma continues their fivegame homestand with a double-header Wednesday at 2p.m. against Phillips University.
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Research terminals not always reliable By Bill Whisman Stafittfrlief t is 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night. A research paper you have postponed is due at 8:00 a.m. the next day. Thank goodness the library has the latest in computer information access, but time is a factor. You go into the library to finish your paper, and to your horror, lettersized sheets of paper with the words, "OUT OF ORDER," are stuck to those terminals not already takenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like messages from the Grim Reaper. Does this sound like a scenario you have encountered lately? The UCO library's CD-ROM database has been operating for about six years and graphic Internet access has been available for approximately three years. "Both systems have a history of good reliability, but there are times when the system is less successful than others," said Habib Tabatabai, automated reference services librarian. The computers most likely to be down in the library are the six used entirely for graphic Internet access. However, Internet access problems are not specific to the library. This is a problem that affects the entire campus, with greatest difficulty on the weekend, said
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Carol Barry, assistant director of public service. Some databases in the CDROM network do not allow call numbers to be displayed on screen with information. Students must look up call numbers manually in a binder. "This extra step is not the result of a computer glitch, but simply how the system works," said Tabatabai. "Ideally, the call numbers would appear on screen, but the CD-ROM network accesses 19 different databases, some of which don't allow call numbers. "The call numbers will appear on screen when the software allows it," said Barry. The software vendors have promised to develop the capability to display call numbers on screen, so eventually they will be available, said Tabatabai. The information access computers, such as the CD-ROM network, are rarely down. Some computers are older than others and are being upgraded, said Barry. "People have to understand that there will be some down time when transitions are made," said Barry. "What students remember is the moment they needed to use the computers in the library, they were down, even if the week before and after they worked," said Barry.
Mark my words... Tewfic Kiddess, Residence Hall Association president, writes an advertisement on the sidewalk Friday afternoon for the RHA Valentine's Day Dance. The dance was Friday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the West Hall lobby.
Class offers history, insight into African art By Telannia Hytche Staffigriter In honor of Black History Month, The Vista will spotlight five AfricanAmerican classes offered on campus. ometimes people view traditional art as decoration on a wall or an expression of life. In William Hommel's African Art class it is the study of culture. Hommel, professor of visual art and design, said the class discusses the African belief system and their approach to art. "With the African, it (the art) has a lot William Hommel, professor of visual of symbolic meaning," he said. art and design, displays his Yoruban Hommel said most of the art, which twin statues. (Staff photo by Bryan dates from 200 B.C. to the 19th century, Terry) had a religious or political function.
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that represent the children. If one of the twins dies, then the mother would take care of the statute, which represents the spirit, as if it were a living child, Hommel said. He said when the living twin is old enough to leave the house, it takes care of the statue. When the living twin dies, the statue is placed on an alter dedicated to deceased twins. Hommel said every year, the Yorub hold a 'Festival of the Twins'. Mothers of the twins dance in the market with either statues or their children while people throw money. There are no prerequistes for the class. Hommel said the class is offered on a rotating basis and is set for Spring 2000. <
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UCO women discuss sexual harassment By Phil Roder StaftWilier
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he UCO Women's Caucus met on Mon. Feb. 2, to discuss sexual harassment and set this semester's agenda. Guest speakers at the meeting were Dr. Sheridan McCaffree, Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, and Dr. Brad Morelli, UCO equity officer. "The group talked about the three case spectrums of sexual harassment: dorkiness in the workplace (coworkers acting dumb), student harassment of the faculty, and faculty harassment of students," said Dr. Suzan Waller, assistant professor of Sociology. Waller said that UCO's sexual harassment code could serve as an
example for other state colleges and universities. She stressed that the most important thing to do in a case of sexual harassment is to file a complaint within one year. Sexual harassment is just one item the new group plans to address. "The Women's Caucus is still establishing itself," said Waller. "We are formalizing our constitution and by-laws right now." This semester the group plans to discuss an in-house child care facility for faculty and staff, she said. The Women's Caucus meets the first Monday of each month, in the faculty/staff dining room in the University Center. For more information, contact Dr. Suzan Waller, at 341-2980, Ext. 5546. A
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Feb. 19 in Room 211 in the Communications Building. For more information, call Tamara ✓ Students In Free Enterprise Schones at 341-0658. (SIFE) will meet to discuss their ongoing projects at 6 p.m. today ✓ The UCO Music in Room 117 in the Business Department will present two Building. For more information, one-act operas, The Gorgon's call Dr. Hansen at 341-2980, Head and Trouble in Tahiti, at 8 Ext. 2483. p.m. Feb. 19-21, and at 2 p.m. Feb 22, in Mitchell Hall Theatre. • The Student Chapter of Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for American Society of Interior senior citizens, and $2 for nonDesigners (SASID) will meet UCO students. UCO staff and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in students are admitted free with the Living Room of the Home valid UCO I.D. For ticket Economics Building. Paula information and reservations, Tiller from Fabrica Carpets will call 341-2980, Ext. 3375 after discuss her job. The meeting 1:30 p.m. weekdays. will also be the club's celebration for Mardi Gras; there ✓ The Baptist Student Union will be food. For more (BSU) will host a game night information, call Kelli McCarter with students new to UCO at 9 at 733-0856 or 733-0882. p.m. Feb. 19 in the BSU, located on the corner of University and Main. Games will include ping A BRIEF LOOK pong, foosball, pool, air hockey, AHEAD bunko, and table games. For more information, call Charles Lillard, Suzanne Lillard or Janay ✓ Student Oklahoma Moody at 341-1232 or e-mail Education Association (SOEA) the BSU at Ucobus@aol.com . will meet at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in Room 204 in - Old North. Pam ♦ The UCO English Society Westbrook from the Oklahoma will present Johnny Payne, UCO Education Association will creative writing department discuss the rights and artist-in-residence, at 7 p.m. Feb. responsibilities of educators. 20 in the Pegasus Theater, After the meeting, refreshments located in the Liberal Arts will be served and those Building. Payne will read from interested will have the and discuss his novel, The opportunity to join SOEA. The Kentuckiana. For more club's next meeting will be Feb. information, contact Tim 25 at the same time, in the same Morales in Room 101-E in the place. For more information, Liberal Arts Building, or call Pat call Krysten Perkins at 5 21- McKinstry at 843-3023. 1547. ✓ The Student Council for • Educational Technologies Exceptional Children (SCEC) will hold a workshop to teach will meet from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 UCO faculty and staff how to p.m. Feb. 23 in Room 208 in the use Windows 95 from 4 p.m. to Education Building. The 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18, in Room 125 meeting, which is open to all in the Liberal Arts Building. education majors, will address The workshop is free and open questions about SCEC and their to all UCO faculty and staff. It future plans. is taught on a beginning/intermediate level. • Educational Techonologies For more information, call Julia invites all UCO students to Boyd at 341-2980, Ext. 5977. attend a free two-part workshop about how to use Microsoft ✓ The Public Relations Word '95. The workshop will be Student Society of America held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on (PRSSA) will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 in Room
125 in the Liberal Arts Building. It will be taught on a beginning/intermediate level. Participating students should attend both sessions. To sign up, go to the Liberal Arts Building, Room 119. For more information, call Julia Boyd at 341-2980, Ext. 5977.
✓ Gamma Beta Phi will meet at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Constitution Hall, Room 200 of the University Center. Members may attend either meeting. For more information, call Cristy Brown at 799-1555. ✓ The Baptist Student Union (BSU) will attend a concert by Mercy Me and Dave Edwards from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Southern Hills Baptist Church. For more information, call Charles Lillard, Suzanne Lillard, or Janay Moody at 3411232; or e-mail the BSU at Ucobus@aol.com .
members of the BSA will attend the Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government at the University of Nebraska, located in Lincoln, Nebraska. At 2 p.m. on Feb. 25, the BSA will meet in Room 314 of the University Center to hear Willa Johnson, Ward 7 in the Oklahoma City Council, speak about "How African-Americans Contributed to Freedom." From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4, the Multicultural Career Fair will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the University Center. All of these events are subject to change. For more information, call 341-2980, Ext. 2580.
✓ Circle K International, a college service organization, will meet at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the University Center, Room 312. For more information, call Sonja Anderson at 341-6089.
"cybertutors" free to all UCC students. For more information, call Janet Griffith at 341-2980, Ext. 2520, or visit OWL on-line at www.lrc.ucok.edu/owl.
✓ The UCO Writing Assessment Center (WAC) is offering free writing tutors to UCO students. Appointments may be scheduled at the WAC office in Thatcher Hall, Room 107. For more information, call Janet Griffith at 341-2980, Ext. 2520. • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will offer free tax help for UCO students and staff on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. through April 15 in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall, located in the Business Building. For more information, call Mary Sheets at 341-2980, Ext. 2834.
News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be typed or printed. Information will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the ✓ The UCO On-line Writing event depending on space.
• A free class in Japanese conversation will meet at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the Foreign Languages Lab, located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts Building. For more information, call Takaaki at 844-0312.
✓ The Office of Faculty Research has announced that on-campus research proposals are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Office of Faculty Research, Room 218 of the Lillard Administration Building. Booklets concerning on-campus Lab (OWL) is offering writing research policy and procedures, information and forms for miniAIKIDO - The Way of Harmony grants, and information and A defensive martial art using the attacker's force forms for regular grants are all against himself. Classes include stretching, safe available at the Office of Faculty falling, and self-defense techniques. Research. Each person may Instructor: Charles Corey, 6th Dan Classes 7:30-9 PM, M & W apply for only one grant. For 2:00-3:30 PM Sun more information, call 341Call Mr. Corey: 340-7918 2980, Ext. 2526 or Ext. 2524. UCO call Dr. Cunliffx 3342, Dr. Haulman x 5139 Student Discount
GENERALLY SPEAKING • Multicultural Student Services and the Black Student Association (BSA) has announced their schedule of events for Black History Month: From Feb. 1-28, AfricanAmerican literature will be on display in the UCO Bookstore, located in the University Center. At 6 p.m. on Feb. 17, a study skills workshop will be held in Room 314 of the University Center. From Feb. 19-22,
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Dept is now accepting applications for the following positions: Lifeguards, WSI Swim Instructors, Pool Managers, Pool Cashiers, Concession Personnel. All lifeguards, Instructors and Managers must have American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, current CPR Certification and Basic Standard First Aide prior to the start of the pool season. Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays.
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PRESCHOOL TEACHERS needed for T/W/Th 9:15am-2:45pm. Contact Terrie Greaves, Kid's Village 755-0547.
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TYPING OR EDITING Needed on resumes, reports or term papers? Help is 2 blocks from UCO. Call 348-5673 for reasonable rates & professional results.
FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Tuesday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450.
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BRITTON NURSERY School needs part time help for 2&3-yr-old classes, 3-6pm M-F. Apply at 1423 W Britton Rd or call 842-1118.
COURIER NEEDED for busy, fun downtown law firm. Person should have own transportation, good driving record, be dependable, professional in appearance and manners. Minimum wage. Flexible hours, full/part time. Contact Penny at 239-7795.
CAMP COUNSELORS CRUISE SHIP & LAND TOUR JOBS. Excellent benefits. World travel. Ask us how! 517-324-3090 ext C58061.
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LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE, daytime waitstaff and host positions available. Apply M-Th 24pm, 3830 S Broadway.
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Counselors are expected to work a six week period from 6/22/98 - 7/31/98. The hours for this job are from 7:30am until 5:30pm, M-F. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to help fill a child's summer with special fun. Positions are open until all vacancies are filled. Apply in Human Resources, 100 E 1st, Edmond, Rm 106. JOB LINE 359-4648, EOE.
HOUSEKEEPER/Nanny 20-25 hrs/wk, flexible scheduling around classes. Excellent organizational skills necessary, childcare experience helpful, references checked, must have valid OK DL and reliable transportation. Some benefits, some travel opportunities. Call 751-9632 or e-mail: joanlynnl@aol.com
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PERSON NEEDED to help busy mom with childcare and other. Car and references a must. Call 282-3135, please leave message.
NEED BABYSITTER in my home for 14-moold and six-yr-old. Must have own transportation (w/insurance7 and references. Weekdays 2:30-8:30pm, some meal preparation and light housekeeping. Village area, 749-7983, leave message. IF YOU WANT to have some fun and work for a great company, call Doug at Gingiss Formalwear. We're looking for hard workers with sales ability. Retail experience helpful. Great for college students. Call 751-1745.
AM/PM SHIFTS available. Please apply in person at Coyote Coffee Co, 1710 E 2nd St, Edmond.
COUNTY LINE Restaurant is seeking friendly smiling faces to fill server and host positions, days & nights available. Apply MTh 2-4pm, 478-4955. HELP WANTED. Need someone to work in my home in Nichols Hills doing housecleaning. M-W-F 2-5pm, $8/hr. To apply call Mindy or Pam at 232-8523 M-F 15pm.
DRIVERS WANTED Must know streets of Edmond. Must be intelligent and clean-cut. Restaurant experience helpful. Contact Ted, Dine Out In, 341-3463.
MATURE, DEPENDABLE, full time CSR for insurance office. TAX resume to 341-1911 or call 341-7060. Experience preferred.
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pearl white, automatic, power everything, cd player, keyless entry, low miles, MUST SELL. Call Mindy at 232-8523 or evenings 733-7080.
286 COMPUTER $95.00 SVGA monitor $120.00 Keyboard $10.00 Sectional sofa $85.00 OBO 947-6144
COMPAQ COMPUTER & monitor 100 Pentium, 640K, 16RM, CD-ROM 8-speed, sound card, video card, internal fax, modem, all expandible, 15-in SVGA monitor w/speakers, Windows 95 and more. $1000 OBO, 341-2980, X4084.
TOSHIBA SATELLITE 225, Pentium 135, 10x CD-ROM, 3.5" floppy, 1.34 GB HD, FOD case, manufacturer's warranty, MS Office
TEAC receiver w/dolby pro logic, TEAC 5-disc
97, Adobe Photoshop, $1500.
changer w/2 tower speakers & surround, $475.
KENMORE DRYER,
annually
serviced, excellent condition, $50, 755-2718.
NOW HIRING housepeekers. Have you ever
TRAVEL
been told you care too much? We need your love and dedication. Please apply in person at Carriage Inn, 1300 E Ayers, Edmond.
ALTERNATIVE Spring Break Yogafest
FOR RENT
Vegetarian, Rideshares $165 FREE
Week. Explore nature/self, Music, Dance, Sports, Meditation, Missouri Ozarks,
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 341-7911.
MAGAZINE 800-896-2387 http://members.aol.com/yogafest
Now accepting housing vouchers.
PERSONALS
Welcome Students!
MEET SINGLES IN YOUR AREA
nice, fans throughout, appliances, W/D hookup, 270-3196.
1-900-289-0965, Ext 7281 $2.99 per min, must be 18 yrs SERV-U (619)645-8434
OXFORD OAKS has a sweetheart of a deal.
ROOMMATES
FOR RENT-2 bed duplex, updated, very
Lease with us and experience the love of your life. Rent starting at $360. FREE RENT, call for details, 348-2431.
FEMALE NON-SMOKER needed to share 4 bedroom house, own bathroom, kitchen & living room to share. $290/mo plus one-half
VisionQuest Marketing Services Is now accepting applications for outbound telephone sales representatives
DAILY HOROSCOPE UP-TO-DATE SOAP RESULTS CALL NOW!!!
GUYS!!! WANT TO TALK??? WE WANT TO LISTEN!!! CALL GIRLS LIVE NOW!!!
Benefits include: • $6 starting wage • Commission starting at $1 a sale • 3 flexible schedules A.M. 8-12:30 AFT 1-4 P.M. 5-9
1-900-285-9371 Ext. 8717
1-900-860-2400 Ext. 4529
$2.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs. Serv-U (619) 645-8434
$3.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs. Serv-U (619) 645-8434
Questions About Life? Relationships! Career! Money! Love! Talk to Psychics Live!!!
MEET NEW PEOPLE THE FUN WAY TODAY!!!
1.900-740-6500 Ext. 8761
1-900-285-9287 Ext. 2117
$3.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs. Serv-U (619) 645-8434
$2.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs. Serv-U (619) 645-8434
*WEEKEND SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE*
Choose Your Schedule Today!
EMPLOYENIENT
Call our jobline at
ACCOUNTING INTERN
359 7713
Second semester freshman or sophomore accounting major needed for accounting internship. Minimum of 25 hours per week, year-round until graduation. Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or mail to P 0 Box 3672, Edmond, OK 73083.
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or apply in person at 3429 S. Wynn (At the crossing of 33rd & Broadway Ext.)
of the utilities, 348-0113.
FEMALE ROOMMATE needed to share 2 bed, 2 bath duplex, nice neighborhood, close to UCO. $250/mo, first month $175, call 3599931.
Perfect driver or not. . . . call us for information on your car insurance. www.shelterins.com We'll always
be there for you. SHELTER
Jim H. Bryan 111 N. Broadway Suite B Edmond, OK 73034 405 348-6443
Shelter Insurance Co.s, Home Office: Columbia, MO