Campus and community briefs
Ceramics Guild to offer holiday sale
The Utah State University Ceramics Guild is pleased to announce its annual holiday sale Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center International Lounge.
A large selection of hand-crafted pottery will be for sale, from the traditionally functional to the sculptural and whimsical, with a variety of surfaces and glazes. The Ceramics Guild, a student-run group comprised primarily of ceramics majors and graduate students, has held this annual sale for more than 20 years. The shopping area of the TSC is surrounded by holiday trees and adds to the spirit of the event. Many guild members will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions about the pieces.
Prices for pieces start at $8. Cash and checks will be accepted.
Student panels on Indian culture slated
The department of English and Consortium for Indian Culture will present a conference, “Imagining India,” in which two graduate student panels will explore Indian literature and culture.
The conference will be held Wednesday in the large conference room in Old Main, Room 338. It will start with a reception at 4 p.m., and the two panels will present at 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit http://joey.hfs.usu.edu/cic.
Affirmative Action director promoted
Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, who has headed up Utah State University’s Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Office since February 1991, has been promoted to assistant executive vice president for Affirmative Action and Diversity.
“Dr. Guenter-Schlesinger provides valuable leadership in our ongoing efforts to create an environment that is inclusive and respectful of all,” said President Kermit L. Hall. “She helps the university promote opportunities for a wide range of peoples, and her success in doing so is central to the success of the university as a whole.”
She will continue to serve as the university’s chief adviser to the president on all affirmative action and equal opportunity issues. In addition, she will now begin reporting directly to Utah State Executive Vice President and Provost Stan Albrecht. Guenter-Schlesinger said this change in reporting will enable her office to work more closely with the Provost Office on faculty issues, as well as continue to be involved with and responsive to staff and student issues.
“This new title is reflective of the university’s strong commitment to the issues of equal opportunity and diversity,” she said. “It demonstrates strong interest in ensuring that affirmative action and equal opportunity continues to play a strategic role in university affairs.”
Foundation to award school over $1,000
100% For Kids Credit Union Education Foundation is presenting two grants for $280 and $838.95 to Ellis Elementary School in the Logan School District during a presentation Wednesday. The grants include funds for teachers who will purchase supplies to serve students with speech sound disorders in special education and a reading kit for the Early Reading Intervention program.
Ann Godfrey, president of Logan Cache Rich Credit Union, will present the awards at Ellis Elementary in Logan at 2:40 p.m.
“Ellis Elementary has specific needs to purchase supplies, but no funds from the school to cover these expenses. The foundation is happy to help meet those needs of the school to support its special education and reading programs,” Godfrey said.
The foundation has also awarded additional grants to schools in Logan.
All donations made to 100% for Kids will reach Utah classrooms; nothing will be spent on administrative costs. To make a donation, please contact: foundation coordinator Heidi Bradley, 1805 S. Redwood Rd., Salt Lake City, Utah 84104, (801) 887-2329 or visit www.100percentforkids.com.