Ballroom. It is open to alumni. Dr. Eichmeier recommended that alumni who do their own job hunting should update their resumes to include the University’s new name. He said the name of the institution, whether listed as “College” or “University,” should be followed by “became Weber State University January 1991.” “This will assist the employer and clarify the status change for those who know the institution as a college,” Dr. Eichmeier said. Alumni who want more information on how the University can help in job searches may contact: WSU Career Services, Ogden, UT 84408-2112, (801) 626-6393. a Nursing Students Receive Financial Booster Shot Long-time Ogden resident Darlene Hobson has created a $250,000 endowment for nursing scholarships at the University. The gift is expected to provide interest earnings for as many as 15 scholarships a year after Mrs. Hobson’s death. “T’ve heard many people say ee « Karen W. Beaver Of Note: WSU Nurse Chosen Chairman Of National Group Karen W. Beaver, professor of nursing, has been named chairman of the Council of Practical Nursing that Weber State has the best nursing program,” said Mrs. Hobson. “T’ve always been a firm supporter of the University and feel that the scholarships will not only help the recipients, but the rest of the community as well.” Program of the National League of Nursing. Dr. Beaver will serve as head of the nursing advocacy group until June 1993. Dr. Beaver has taught practical nursing at the University since 1963. She is a 1957 graduate of Weber State. She also holds nursing and education degrees from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. The Council of Practical Nursing Program is a division of the nursing league that accredits practical and vocational education programs for nurses. The council also provides continuing education opportunities for nursing faculty and program administrators. # Mrs. Hobson, 61, was born in Oxford, Idaho. She moved to Ogden when she was 15 and graduated from Ogden High School in 1948. She worked as a checker for American Food Stores and later become manager of payroll and employee benefits for Smith's Management Corporation after Smith's acquired American Food Stores. Mrs. Hobson retired as a millionaire in May of 1988, crediting her financial success “to the fact that Dee Smith and Alan Martindale of Smith's Food and Drug Stores gave me opportunities to grow, learn and invest in their stock program.” Weber State’s nursing program teaches students on four Utah campuses. Some 200 prospective nurses are admitted to the program each year, but many more than that apply, said Rhoda Leatham, nursing admissions secretary. “Four years ago, we had about 400 students apply,” Mrs. Leatham said. “Every year since then, it has gone up by about 200 applicants. This year, however, the number of applications went up by 400.” Admission into the program is based on grade point average, ACT scores, medical work experience and references, Mrs. Leatham said. Many nursing students meet the University’s strict academic standards but lack the nomey needed to enroll. @ University Plans Environmental Center The University plans to create an Environmental Resource Center to provide environmental management services for Utah businesses and industry. The center will help Utah industries, government agencies, schools and citizens’ groups better understand environmental issues and problems. Cyrus McKell, dean of the College of Science, said local business leaders have a pressing need for help with environmental issues. Businesses need assistance in staying abreast of changes in state and federal environmental regulations, discovering cost-efficient ways to comply with those regulations and analyzing the environmental impact of their operations, he said. The center was listed as a topfive priority during a meeting University President Paul H. Thompson held with area manufacturers last April, Dr. McKell said. “They wanted it and we responded,” Dr. McKell said. A toughening of federal environmental laws will force business and industry to reduce the impact of industrial waste on the environment. In addition, products must be environmentally sound, Dr. McKell said. The center will supply information on environmental regulations and trends, organize training courses, coordinate efforts to improve environmental awareness among University students, research ways to improve the environmental aspects of business products and processes and consult on environmental issues, Dr. McKell said. The University has no plans to hire additional faculty or staff for the center. Instead, the University will select a director from among faculty already on campus. Other faculty will be chosen to act as program administrators, Dr. McKell said. Annual operating cost of the center will be about $125,000. An additional $50,000 is needed for equipment purchases. Dr. McKell said the University is looking for a variety of funding sources for the center. & FURNITURE CO. “HOME OF THE SOFT SELL” HOURS: TUES - SAT 9 AM- 6 PM “ONE FRIDAYS 9 AM- 8 PM OF THE SELECTIONS LARGEST OF CARPET CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY 9400 FORTEA e@ LIVING ROOM SOFAS @ FURNITURE FOR BEDROOM @ FLOATATION SYSTEMS & MATTRESSES @ RECLINERS @ LAMPS @ CARPET e DESKS FAMILY OWNED & DINING ROOM e WALL UNITS e INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE e ACCESSORIES & OPERATED Featuring: Stylecraft, Simmons, Lane, Broyhill, Schweiger, Charles Schneider, Guildcraft, Many Other Fine Brands FREE DELIVERY WIWARD (XT __ORIGHAM EXIT INTERSTATE 15 SEN rr s Te teva — vw — —— Willard \ Ne af; 4 ae i ASW Pe a ae Poa i a wy \ a ey ere 32 iS Ree S yee Saag ae ate 12 miles north of Ogden 723-3647 S Highway 89 Ogden Phone \. : -aeavaies FINANCING AVAILABLE Me —< Of Note: Weber State Senior Becomes Newest Regent * Free Checking Accounts * Low Interest Loans - 24-Hour ATM Access * Guaranteed Student Loans Darlene Hobson (left), who donated $250,000 for nursing scholarships, visits with WSU nurses. 32 Senior Doug Peterson is the fifth Weber State student in 10 years appointed to the 16-member Utah State Board of Regents. Mr. Peterson, 24, was selected by Utah Gov. Norman H. Bangerter last July from among three candidates nominated by the Utah Council of Student Body Presidents. Mr. Peterson was an active member of the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly and the Utah Council of Student Body Presidents. He is the son of Lowell and Kathleen Shurtleff Peterson of Roy. His father is a former state legislator and currently a member * Money Orders/Travelers Checks * Many Other Services Offered Doug Peterson of the Weber County Commission. As the only student regent on the board, Mr. Peterson functions as other regents, except that he is not able to vote in selecting a chairman or vice chairman and may not serve in either position. In the first month of his yearlong assignment, he introduced measures to significantly increase the level of funding for libraries. @ Exclusively Serving Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni of Weber State University Phone: 626-6365 Hours: Mon.-Fri.-9am-5pm Drive-up until 6pm 4140 Harrison Blvd. (just off campus) Ogden, Utah 84408