Campus and community briefs
Students can nominate for Robins Awards
Associated Students of Utah State University in collaboration with Sigma Nu Fraternity is accepting nominations for the annual Robins Awards. Students can submitted names to be nominated for the following awards: Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Organization of the Year, Professional Advisor of the Year, Professor of the Year, Faculty Advisor of the Year, Professional Advisor of the Year, the Val R. Christensen Service Award and the Bill E. Robins Award for a graduating senior. These awards have been designed to recognize exceptional students, faculty and organizations at Utah State University who have made outstanding contributions to USU during the past. Nominations for Robins Awards can be submitted until Feb. 26 by filling out a form online at http://a-station.usu.edu/robins, by picking up a form in the Taggart Student Center, Room 326 or at the nominations table on the first floor of the TSC. For more information call 797-2912.
Nutritional seminar to be held Feb. 19 at USU
Two health professionals will present a seminar about how students can maintain a healthy lifestyle, Feb. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Utah State University Lundstrom Conference Center. Brooke Parker, a registered diatician from the Student Health Center and Benita Quakenbush-Roberts, a clinical psychologist, will clarify mixed messages the media portrays about what makes people feel and look good. A question and answer session will also be held.
Professor nominated president of academy
The Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters recently nominated Utah State University professor of Economics, Dwight Israelsen, as the new president of the academy for a 2003-2005 term. The UASAL, chartered in 1908, is the oldest scientific organization in Utah and is affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Israelsen has been a member for 30 years and said he got involved because of his association with Leonard J. Arrington, a former president of the academy and a former professor of Israelsen. “Dr. Israelsen is an outstanding teacher, highly respected scholar and stalwart leader in academic governance at the derpartment, college and university levels,” said Keith Criddle, head of the economics department at USU. “Because the academy represents all 11 of Utah’s public and private colleges and universities and all academic disciplines, it is an honor to have one of our faculty elected as president.”
USU Spike Lee lecture rescheduled for March
Spike Lee is coming to Utah State University, but the schedule for his appearance has been adjusted. Originally scheduled for Feb. 12, Lee is unable to make this date, it has been announced. Lee is attending the Berlin Film Festival where his new movie will be recognized. Lee’s rescheduled visit to Utah State’s campus is March 25 at noon. The location is still to be determined.
Open discussion held about sex Thursday
As part of Healthy Relationships and Sexual Responsibility Week, SAAVI (Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information) is sponsoring an open discussion titled, “What’s the Big Deal About Talking About Sex?” A panel of USU students will discuss developing positive relationships and setting sexual boundaries. The panel is Thursday at noon in the Sunburst Lounge.