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Show Continuing Education TRAVEL STUDY Sue Stevenson, Coordinator Travel Study is also one of the activities sponsored by Conferences. Exciting and profitable tours are planned with departments and faculty members and conducted through reliable and experienced travel agencies to afford students invaluable experiences. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Diane Thomas, Coordinator Debra Ward, Coordinator Social Work Program Special programs do not strictly fit the categories of Conferences or Off-Campus studies, but may relate to either or both. These presently include the credit free or special interest offerings and such activities as require an unusual approach. 290 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES BOOKSTORE The College Bookstore, located on the ground floor of the Union Building, is the source for all college text books and supplies. The bookstore is open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. During the first week of the quarter the bookstore is open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Bookstore is open from 8 a.m. until 4 pm. during summer. During the first two weeks of summer quarter it will be open on Monday and Tuesday evening until 7 p.m. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS SERVICE For the student's classwork and activities the College provides an adequate physical plant and a buildings and grounds staff which maintain an environment that is comfortabe, healthful and wholesome. Buildings and Grounds offices and shops are located in the Maintenance Building. The Office of Campus Planning and Construction provides master planning and other architectural service for the campus. This office is located in Annex 7 on the corner of 4100 South and Harrison. COMMUNITY SERVICES Weber State College recognizes its role as a participant in the total community and strives to fulfill such responsibilities. Many faculty and staff serve on boards and committees within the community setting. The college, through Continuing Education, offers services and facilities in planning and implementing conferences and institutes. Evening and off-campus offerings are designed to meet the academic interest needs of both degree and non-degree persons. Other areas of service in Continuing Education include special vocational and adult basic education programs, consultation in community-related problems, and research. The Office of College Relations will assist requesting groups and organizations in securing program speakers and entertainment from the faculty, staff and students of the College whenever possible. CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM The Office of Cultural Affairs annually presents a liberal cultural arts program. Through this program ennobling thoughts and great ideas are expressed and communicated by means of the media of sight and sound. The various publics of the campus and community may receive cultural arts experience through the fine and performing arts. These arts enrich the campus-community publics. The cultural arts calendar includes diversified activities, events and programs relating to the presentation, performance, execution and exhibition of major art forms and productions which have substantial artistic and cultural significance. Through these numerous offerings the College has brought to the campus-community many internationally and nationally known celebrities in the areas of the humanities, arts, sciences, and public affairs. These cultural arts bookings are in addition to the College's own numerous and excellent musical and theatrical productions and art exhibits. 291 |