Campus and community briefs
Board of Regents name commissioner
By unanimous vote, the State Board of Regents named Richard E. Kendell as Utah’s sixth commissioner of higher education Thursday.
Kendell, currently deputy to the governor for higher education, public education and economic development, has had a long and distinguished career in education in Utah.
The commissioner of higher education is the CEO of the Utah System of Higher Education, and under the direction of the board is responsible for ensuring its policies and programs are properly executed at the 10 public colleges and universities, and assists the board in presidential searches, appointments and evaluations.
Entries welcomed for USU writing award
The USU English department, in cooperation with the College of Natural Resources, is inviting submissions for the third annual Jenny and Thad Box Creative Writing Award, open to all USU students.
The award covers one semester of in-state tuition, possible publication in Isotope: A Journal of Literary Nature and Science Writing, and will be announced at a reading given by poet Gary Snyder on Dec. 4.
Submit essays, poetry, fiction, or dramatic works that explore the interconnectedness of people and the environment. For submission guidelines, contact the English department at 797-2733. Send entry to: English department c/o Coordinator Michael Sowder, Jenny and Thad Box Award, 3200 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 34322-3200. Deadline is Nov. 15.
Applications for USU delegation needed
The Utah Intercollegiate Assembly is now taking applications for Utah State University’s delegation.
The Utah Intercollegiate Assembly (UIA) is a division of the Utah Student Association and specifically addresses and creates legislature that affects all nine of the major state-funded colleges and universities in the state. It is a mock congress that is set up to resemble Utah’s legislative system, and holds a session in the Capitol’s house and senate chambers.
Legislation that comes from UIA has the potential to be given to the Utah Legislature, and in the past, issues have actually become state law. Many of the issues that make it through UIA are presented to the Utah Board of Regents to be addressed.
Anybody who would like to apply, pick up an application in the TSC, Room 326 and return it by Sept. 26.
Homecoming parade entries now accepted
Campus organizations can start preparing their entries for the 2003 Homecoming Parade.
This event will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. The route will run along Main Street from 100 South to 700 North in Logan. Participants should make an effort to support the homecoming theme of Now & Forever: Living the Aggie Tradition, as well as represent their organization.
To reserve a place for an organization’s entry, fill out an entry form at the Alumni House by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3. Entries will be accepted until Oct. 8, but there will be a $10 late entry fee.
Forum scheduled to help students’ careers
The staff at Career Services will be launching a new product, “Career Search,” at the first Career Forum for this academic year.
Career Search helps students make the best possible career connection in this competitive job market. This product provides students with up-to-date, in-depth information on a range of industries, companies and organizations.
The forum will be held Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Auditorium. The Career Services staff will be available after the event until 2:30 p.m. to edit resumes on a first-come first-served basis. Contact Career Services at 797-7777 with questions.