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Show JS SSS SNS SSH SE SS “Have : project? WS ~) (ude heb Koss Guest Commentary bry ane 4 ‘The Associated Students of Weber State University are finding ways to “Make It Happen.” As suggested by ing this year’s theme, we believe that by work-. together with the community _ speakers, who strengthen our global perspective. : Crystal Crest, our campus awards ceremony, recognizes group and individual _ excellence.In addition, there are currently 93 other campus organizations, all sponsoring a unique field of interest. _ Our primary responsibility is to the we can jointly _ Studentsof Weber State, but communiachieve both student and community _ ty interaction is of continuing importance. through volunteerism, goals. | | _ We believe that no matter what stu- dents do in volunteer service, they can make a differand enc learn e something about themselves. We need you, our supporting community, to join with us now more than ever to “Make it Happen.” We welcome groups in need of volun- | teers to contact ASWSU at 626-6349. . | As an elected representative of the The mission of the associated students Associated Students of Weber State Organization is to represent the stu- _ University and a lifelong resident of. dents’ desire s and needs and assist in | this area, I want to share the continued a their developmen t. He Coe great contributions the Weber State stu| With these objectives in action, we dent body is making, both on campus join with faculty and administrators to and in our community. Last year, some enhance development of both curricular 400 Weber State students registered and. extra-curricular programs that close to 10,000 hours of volunteer ser- _ _ make Weber State unique. ry vice. this year, we anticipate even more — _ Students are encouraged to particivolunteer efforts. | pate on many committees dealing with Activities continue to include tutorbudgetary decisions, student issues, and ing, raising funds, planting trees and mentoring. | policies and procedures. The implementation of the student issues hotline, a Service issues board are just a few of the pro- Students have been contributed both in and outside structured courses. Often activities are connected with Studies. In ASWSU, students have the Opportunity to plan and participate in many activities such as: The Volunteer. Involvement Program, which annually provides community service to Special Olympics; Human Corps; Project Utah: Environmental Awareness: Bridging the Generations; and many other community service programs. Cultural programs enhance multicultural awareness. Convocations provides honorarium a A public relations liaison, and a state-wide grams and positions created this year. Each of these provide additional communication between the students, the community, and the Utah Legisla- ture. We as studentsof Weber State and _ its student association are reaching for _ your continued support. This support will help all of us grow: stronger, jointly achieve our goals and _ “Make It Happen.” ee: 2 Brett Chuggis president of the Associ- — ated Students of Weber State University. — |
