Campus News Briefs
Mortar Board to Hold Rush Week Monday through Friday is Mortar Board Week. Activities will be taking place on campus to encourage junior students to apply. Mortar Board is a national senior honor society focused on “scholarship, leadership and service,” and recognizes students for their achievements in these areas. It creates opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, scholarship opportunities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community, according to a release given to Mortar Board members. Applicants must be in the final term of their junior year or have equivalent status, meet predetermined local scholastic requirements, be in the top 35 percent of their class and have demonstrated leadership abilities and service to the university and community. Tables will be set up in the basement of the Taggart Student Center Tuesday and Thursday to provide information about the organization. Hot chocolate will be given out Monday and Aggie Ice Cream on Wednesday, along with applications and information. Applications are available in the TSC, Room 326, and are due Friday.
Snowshoe demo day to be held Escape Outdoors is sponsoring the first annual Snowshoe Demo Day on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Western Sherwood Hills Resort across Highway 89 from the hotel in Sardine Canyon. The event is free to the public and all are invited. More than 100 pairs of snowshoes of all sizes will be available to try out for free. Free Dutch oven food prepared by the USU Dutch Oven Club will be available for sampling throughout the day. Competitions will be held and prizes awarded to the winners. Teams or individuals are encouraged to sign up early for a competitive event at Escape Outdoors at 909 S. Main St., Suite D or call 755-9266, ext. 122. Mini-classes on snowshoeing basics, backcountry snow camping, avalanche preparedness and other winter activities will be offered throughout the day. Drawings for a free pair of snowshoes and other prizes will also be held.
Student becomes president for a day Becky Thompson, an elementary education major was selected to live a day in the life of President Kermit L. Hall. Thompson accompanied Hall in his daily schedule including the university’s Executive Committee meeting early Wednesday. On several occasions during the meeting, the president turned to her and asked, “Madam President, what are your thoughts?” Her responses provided a student’s perspective on many subjects including student retention and incentives for students to graduate in eight semesters. President Hall chooses one student each month to be president for the day. Students are selected through an application process. Applications can be picked up in the ASUSU office.