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Ice exhibition to be held The George S. Eccles Ice Center will present a free “Learn to Skate” demonstration on May 9, featuring highly-ranked amateur skaters from the Wasatch Front along with local skaters. The event will illustrate what “Learn to Skate” is about and offer encouragement to those who are currently in various skating programs which are offered year-round at the Eccles Ice Center. It is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis. The exhibition will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will be 90 minutes long. Skaters will range in age from five to 16 years old performing to music. After the exhibition, the audience will be given a guided demonstration on skating skills and moves. For more information on this event and other programs at the Eccles Ice Center is available at www.ecclesice.com or by calling 787-2288.College honors top students The College of Education at Utah State University recently honored its top students, faculty and alumni for the 2001-2002 school year. Top honors went to Teacher of the Year Scott Hunsaker, Scholar/Researcher of the Year Frank Ascione and Student Scholar of the Year Michelle Larson. Nancy Harris, an elementary education graduate, was named valedictorian for the college and Verne C. Larsen received the Alumni Achievement Award. Other awards presented during the ceremony include Outstanding Alumni Administrator Rudy Castruita, Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Debra Wilson, and Outstanding Young Professional Holly Budge. Matt Seely received the Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year and Brian Larsen was named Graduate Research Assistant of the Year in the health and physical education and recreation department. Student recieves NASA FellowshipKen Vanhille, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Utah State University, was selected as one of 16 research associates nationally to attend the NASA Academy at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Vanhille’s outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated interest in space, and propensity for leadership qualified him for this program. He has a GPA of 3.85 and has worked extensively on research and engineering projects, including the USU Student Satellite project. Founded in 1993, the NASA Academy has graduated only 307 research associates. Vanhille will attend during the summer of 2002 and said he is excited for the experience. with local skaters. The event will illustrate what “Learn to Skate” is about and offer encouragement to those who are currently in various skating programs which are offered year-round at the Eccles Ice Center. It is open to the public on a first-come firIce exhibition to be held in May The George S. Eccles Ice Center will present a free “Learn to Skate” demonstration on May 9, featuring highly-ranked amateur skaters from the Wasatch Front along with local skaters. The event will illustrate what “Learn to Skate” is about and offer encouragement to those who are currently in various skating programs which are offered year-round at the Eccles Ice Center. It is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis. The exhibition will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will be 90 minutes long. Skaters will range in age from five to 16 years old performing to music. After the exhibition, the audience will be given a guided demonstration on skating skills and moves. For more information on this event and other programs at the Eccles Ice Center is available at www.ecclesice.com or by calling 787-2288.College honors top students The College of Education at Utah State University recently honored its top students, faculty and alumni for the 2001-2002 school year. Top honors went to Teacher of the Year Scott Hunsaker, Scholar/Researcher of the Year Frank Ascione and Student Scholar of the Year Michelle Larson. Nancy Harris, an elementary education graduate, was named valedictorian for the college and Verne C. Larsen received the Alumni Achievement Award. Other awards presented during the ceremony include Outstanding Alumni Administrator Rudy Castruita, Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Debra Wilson, and Outstanding Young Professional Holly Budge. Matt Seely received the Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year and Brian Larsen was named Graduate Research Assistant of the Year in the health and physical education and recreation department. Student recieves NASA FellowshipKen Vanhille, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Utah State University, was selected as one of 16 research associates nationally to attend the NASA Academy at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Vanhille’s outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated interest in space, and propensity for leadership qualified him for this program. He has a GPA of 3.85 and has worked extensively on research and engineering projects, including the USU Student Satellite project. Founded in 1993, the NASA Academy has graduated only 307 research associates. Vanhille will attend during the summer of 2002 and said he is excited for the experience. st-serve basis. The exhibition will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will be 90 minutes long. Skaters will range in age from five to 16 years old performing to music. After the exhibition, the audience will be given a guided demonstration on skating skills and moves. More information on this event and other programs at the Eccles Ice Center is available at www.ecclesice.com or by calling 787-2288.

College of Education honors given The College of Education at Utah State University recently honored its top students, faculty and alumni for the 2001-2002 school year. Top honors went to Teacher of the Year Scott Hunsaker, Scholar/Researcher of the Year Frank Ascione and Student Scholar of the Year Michelle Larson. Nancy Harris, an elementary education graduate, was named valedictorian for the college and Verne C. Larsen received the Alumni Achievement Award. Other awards presented during the ceremony include Outstanding Alumni Administrator Rudy Castruita, Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Debra Wilson, and Outstanding Young Professional Holly Budge. Matt Seely received the Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year and Brian Larsen was named Graduate Research Assistant of the Year in the health and physical education and recreation department.

USU student receives NASA fellowship Ken Vanhille, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Utah State University, was selected as one of 16 research associates nationally to attend the NASA Academy at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Vanhille’s outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated interest in space, and propensity for leadership qualified him for this program. He has a GPA of 3.85 and has worked extensively on research and engineering projects, including the USU Student Satellite project. Since its founding in 1993, the NASA Academy has graduated only 307 research associates. Vanhille will attend during the summer of 2002 and said he is excited for the experience. “I feel honored to be included in such a program and I’m excited to have the chance to collaborate with the other academy research associates this summer,” Vanhille said. He said he believes his involvement with the NASA Academy will generate opportunities for years to come. Vanhille is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain NASA Space Grant Consortium (RMSG). John Vanderford, director of the RMSG, said it is a real honor for USU to have a student selected to attend the Academy. “The students here at USU are very qualified. They are the cream of the crop,” Vanderford said. “We are very proud of Ken and expect great things from him.” The intent of the 2002 NASA Academy is to give the research associates a working knowledge of NASA’s programs, how NASA Field Centers operate and NASA’s link to the private sector. The academy also provides technical experience in a world-class laboratory and a fraternal teaming experience that demonstrates the power of people working together. While attending the academy, Vanhille will participate in laboratory work, field trips and a group project while learning from a variety of professional engineers.

International food festival to be held An international festival featuring
food from many different countries will be held April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Center Street and Main Street in Hyrum. The festival will support the Hyrum City Fire Department. Countries represented will include Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, China, El Salvador, Guatemala, Korea, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, the United States and many more. A Native American art exhibit will be running in conjunction with the food festival at 96 W. Main St. in Hyrum on April 25 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is organized by the Hyrum City Strength in Diversity Committee which is dedicated to celebrating and building on the strong foundation of diversity found in Cache Valley. For more information contact Barbara Schidler at 245-5874 or Marshall Thompson at 787-0980.