WALKER ‘Driving the WSUBO e oC iety NSIS UD COMES TO COMBINING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, WSU GRADUATES STAND OUT.” - DICK WALKER WoU IN SPACE WEBERSAT WAS BUILT BY WSU STUDENTS AND FACULTY. LAUNCHED IN 1990, IT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO REPORT SCIENTIFIC DATA THOUGH THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY Dick Walker, Class of 1970, has spent much of the past decade forging mutually beneficial ties between the Ford Motor Company and the WSU College of Applied Science and Technology. ? be A About the Cover: (Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company). VISTA FALL 1996 ASSOCIATION NEWS Announcements and Events for Alumni he Center for Aerospace Technology (CAST) at Weber State University launched a new “satellite” in mid-July. The event was marked by a stroke of a pen rather than by the ignition of a rocket and this venture operates in business circles rather than orbiting the Earth. But university administrators, faculty and students are still eager to see their new project “fly.” This project is a technology transfer company, One Stop Satellite Solutions (OSSS). The company will license, market and sell small satellite technology developed by WSU faculty and students working in CAST. The incorporation of OSSS benefits everyone involved, said Jay L. Smith, CAST associate director. The university will receive royalties on the technology the company sells. Students who donate time or materials to OSSS projects will be reimbursed by the company. Their parts or experiments may also be incorpo- rated into the company’s line of products. And the availability of low-cost tech- ALUMNUS FEATURE Dick Walker NEWS CLIPS What’s New on Campus COLLEGE CLOSE-UP The College of Applied Science and Technology . WSU PARTNERSHIPS Reaching into the Community AUTHORS Book Review AMONG US CHARITABLE GIVING Gifts, Grants and People nology pioneered by CAST is expected to contribute to the growth of the small BRAVO satellite industry. Alumni Achievements .........0.c0ee eee 15 Weber State efforts to build and launch small satellites began nearly two decades ago and CAST was founded in 1986 to manage those projects. Over the Vista is published twice annually for alumni and friends of Weber State University. years, WSU faculty and students have designed and built 12 satellites, mainly as Comments are appreciated and should be directed to: Vista Magazine, Weber State educational projects for engineering technology students. University, 1012 University Circle, Ogden, Utah 84408-1012, phone (801) 626- The formation of OSSS will allow the commercial satellite industry to benefit from the lessons learned in those projects for the first time. This year, said Dale Richards, chief executive officer of OSSS, the company will introduce a cost-effective line of products designed for small spacecraft, including torque-reaction wheels and sensors (sun, horizon and magnetic) for attitude determination. 6571 or FAX (801) 626-7069. Submissions for publication should include the writer's full name, address and home telephone number. All submissions may be edited for purposes of clarity or space. Production Manager: Charlie Schill Production Assistant: Les|i Pantone Designer: Reggie Peterson, Kinara Graphics Inc. Photographer: Richard Watkins ASSOCIATIO Nine ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW ALUMNI OFFICERS Roy Van Orman, associate professor of Gerontology at Weber State University, has been elected president of the Weber State University Alumni Association. Van Orman, class of 1964, will head the Alumni Association during the 199697 school year. Van Orman will be assisted by Steve Rackham, class of 1970. Rackham, a com- Mii i pliance officer and loan underwriter at ROY VAN ORMAN Utah Federal Savings Bank, will serve as vice president of the association this year. GREAT ALUMNI TEACH-IN Weber State University alumni will be returning to the classroom as well as the campus during Homecoming 1996. At the request of the Alumni Association, faculty members have nominated dozens of their outstanding former students to visit their classrooms as guest lecturers and presenters during the week of Oct. 7-11. The visiting alumni will will discuss life after Weber State, emphasizing the importance of completing a degree, or teamteach with faculty as guest lecturers. WSU students will benefit from the life experiences of their classroom predecessors and participating alumni are looking forward to the chance to reestablish personal rapport with instructors who strongly influenced them. For additional information on the Great Alumni Teach-in, please call 1-800-848-7770, ext. 7536 or (801) 626-7536. MOUNT OGDEN HIKE Community residents, alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited to join the annual Weber State University hike to Mount Ogden on Sept. 28. A historic program commemorating the original 1922 climb will begin at noon in the saddle just below the peak. This event will feature brief welcoming speeches from alumni and university representatives, a drawing for prizes and the traditional singing of “The Purple and White.” Participants will also be invited to sign the hike registry book at the summit. “LEGENDS OF HOMECOMING” Weber State University’s annual Homecoming festivities are slated for Oct. 5-12. Dubbed “Legends of Homecoming” by student organizers, a recurring theme of Arthurian romance will highlight events including the traditional parade, victory ball and carnival, AND EVENTS FOR ALUMNI as well as daily demonstrations of medieval combat and dancing by the Society for Creative Anachronism. A partial listing of Homecoming events is featured on page 15. ALUMNI HOMECOMING BANQUET The Alumni Homecoming Banquet is slated for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Timbermine Steak House, 1701 Park Blvd., in Ogden. Sponsored by the Alumni Board of Directors, the annual awards dinner will feature the presentation of the prestigious 1996 WSU Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service awards to six deserving recipients nominated by members of the WSU Alumni Association. “Association members clearly indicated that these 1996 awards should honor their fellow alumni and community members who were instrumental in bringing about the construction of the David Eccles Conference Center and the restoration of Peery’s Egyptian Theater,” said Edie George, WSUAA Executive Director. Winners of the Distinguished Alumni Awards are WSU President Paul H. Thompson; Spencer E Stokes, a former Weber County commissioner; and Scott Parkinson, a past president of the Chamber Ogden- Weber. Winners of the Distinguished Service Awards are KE Ann Millner, WSU Vice President for University Relations; Peterson, a former Weber County commissioner; co-chair of the Egyptian Theatre Foundation. Alumni Royalty, selected from the ranks Alumni, will also be honored at this event. The cost of the banquet is $20 per person. be made by calling (801) 626-7535. The deadline vations is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Lowell S. and Rob White, of the Emeritus Reservations can for making reser- WILDCAT PLATES The WSUAA invites you to show your Wildcat pride with Weber State license plates for your car. The Wildcat Pride plates are available to anyone making a yearly donation to WSU scholarship programs. The plates are a great idea as gifts for birthdays or special occasions, according to David J. Welch, WSUAA marketing coordinator. For more information, please call (801) 626-7536. STAY IN TOUCH: If you have questions or information pertaining to Association News, please contact WSU Alumni Relations by phone at (801) 626-7535 or 1-(800) 848-7770, ext. 7535; by FAX at (801) 626-6563; via E-Mail at Alumni@cc.weber.edu; or write to Alumni Relations, Weber State University, 3701 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-3701. Please include a daytime telephone number with any correspondence. fk 13396 Vtievaw “T’ve helped place 16 of the 23 Weber State graduates now working for Ford’s sales and marketing division in 10 different states. Recruitingat WSU has given me the opportunity to share some of the fortune I’ve enjoyed at Ford with fellow alumni and to give something back to the university.” wut -Dick Walker OO SSE oe {ie ee See ar ee te a hen Fea API Ge ere ce or. “i < nig re Ske Peat ard 2 3 oe yee a eS c mye aha cana a 3 >eh RE Rate 8 roPaz ¢ Sots 3 av Boe 5X ta ~ DICK WALKER Driving the WSU- Ford Relationship or some alumni, Homecoming at their alma maters is a once-a-year affair. But Dick Walker comes home to Weber State University several times annually, mixing business with pleasure as the Ford Motor Company’s official recruiter at the university. “Over the past several years,” Walker said, “I’ve helped place 16 of the 23 Weber State graduates now working for Ford’s sales and marketing division in 10 different states. Recruiting at WSU has given me the opportunity to share some of the good fortune I’ve enjoyed at Ford with fellow alumni and to give something back to the university.” NOT JUST A LABOR OF LOVE Walker’s recruiting efforts aren’t just a labor of love that’s tolerated by his employer; graduates of the WSU College of Applied Science & Technology are sought after by not just by Ford, but also General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota America to fill technical positions in both their field and general office operations, he said. “Ford’s primary focus at Weber State has been attracting graduates of the Automotive Technology program,” Walker said, “but we’ve hired some graduates with non-technical degrees as well. In terms of an automotive program featuring high-tech equipment, experienced faculty and intensive instruction, I’d say Weber State is clearly one of the top institutions in the country. WSU has enhanced its students’ marketability by emphasizing the communications and human relations techniques that are so vital to success in the workplace nowadays. When it comes to combining technical expertise and interpersonal skills, WSU graduates stand out.” A native of Green River, Wyoming, Walker first came to Weber State in 1965, planning to earn a degree qualifying him to work as a auto manufacturer’s service representative. Back then, he recalls, the School of Applied Science & Technology was smaller and not so well-equipped as that college is today. But Walker still knew he was in the right place at the right time. When he found the automotive curriculum to be heavily focused on engineering rather than service management, Walker set about adapting his college experience to suit to his personal career goal by supplementing the technical instruction he was receiving with management classes in the School of Business. By the time he graduated in 1970, with a degree in Automotive Engineering Technology and a minor in Business Management, there was a job waiting for him with the Ford Motor Company. Walker and Sally, his wife of four years, traded an old four-wheeldrive truck for a Ford Maverick and headed for New York. LESSONS LEARNED Walker’s first stop was as a owner relations representative for Ford’s New York district. He spent three years working in Long Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, learning in the process that he was more interested in parts, sales and marketing than being a service representative. That realization set him on a new career path within Ford; one that has led to 16 different assignments in four states and one foreign country over the past 26 years. Walker is now the International Programs Manager for the Ford Customer Service Division. In that capacity, he is responsible for service parts logistics to the more than 80 foreign countries to which Ford exports cars from North America. One of his favorite additional duties, however, is recruiting at Weber State. “On-campus recruiting is not an assigned duty,” Walker admitted. “It’s a voluntary activity in addition to your normal assignment. But, about nine years ago, my involvement in Ford’s assessment center hiring process gave me an opportunity to put Weber State back on the college recruitment schedule and assist in placing WSU graduates with Ford. I enjoyed doing that so much that | ‘pulled strings’ to be able to continue recruiting there even when I was later assigned to Canada.” working as a service rep seemed like a natural career choice for THE WALKER TOUCH Walker’s special relationship with Weber State has been extremely beneficial for both the institution and its graduates, according to Patricia J. Wheeler, manager of Corporate & best programs in the country to prepare for work in the automotive service industry.” and representatives of Toyota, General Motors, United Parcel “I'd always been interested in Ford cars as a kid,” he said, “so me. Even then, Weber State was recognized as having one of the FALL 1996 VISTA Education Recruiting in WSU Career Services. In September of 1989, Walker worked with WSU faculty 0 A Os os i ee BS By ee | Ye , aL SS RF "I ‘ WSU ALUMNI AT FORD INCLUDE (STANDING FROM LEFT) ~VERLE SKIDMORE, MICHAEL-ROBINSON, | DICK WALKER, JIM _ REAVILL, DAVID JOHNSON, (KNEELING FROM LEFT) TODD DAY, NICK WALTER, JOE CARPENTER AND MIGUEL RAMIREZ Service and other firms to revise the requirements for the Automotive Service Technology degree. To help technology students learn more about opportunities with Ford, he organized on-campus seminars and visits by the director of Ford’s light truck engineeringysa team leader from Ford’s Teehnical Hotline and the Customer Service» Division’s manager of recruiting and selection. Prior to scheduling job interviews, Walker has often arranged for WSU students to travel with Ford representatives to learn more about the auto giant’s Sales and Service Division. Working with WSU’s Sales and Service Technology Department, he assisted in the development of a summer intern program that provides practical experience for»\WSU students at local Ford and Lincoln-Mercury. dealers and at Ford corporate offices. Based on feedback from students, he was successful in getting Ford to modify its national assessment center process to better evaluate the qualifications of potential technical candidates. “But the personal contact and inspiration Dick provides for the students is as important as his other activities,” Wheeler said. “Every quarter, he arranges to take several students in Automotive Technology to lunch. He listens to their concerns and _ continually provides encouragement to them. “When many companies were tightening their belts during the last two years and*eliminating recruiting, Dick was still promoting Weber State as a target recruiting school for the Ford Motor Company,” she added. HANDSOME DIVIDENDS But. Walker said the continuing relationship he has helped to, form between WSU and Ford has paid handsome dividends for the auto manufacturer. “A number of recent WSU automotive technology graduates are now working in various locations as field service engineers and on the Technical Hotline within our Customer Service Division,” Walker explained. “This hotline helps technicians in our dealerships handle difficult service problems. These are jobs that WSU alumni are ideally suited to fill, 6 because they have both the technical training and the interpersonal skills needed to facilitate problem-solving.” Over the past summer, Walker’s close ties to his WSU auto tech alumni coworkers allowed him to coordinate the creation of. the Ford-Weber State University. Scholarship Snowball, Auto. Fund, Weber Tech according State’s Alumni to Julie director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. All of the WSU auto tech graduates at Ford have pledged contributions to that fund. Ford will match their total contributions dollar-for-dollar to establish a scholarship for a deserving Automotive Technology student starting this year. “The scholarship fund was easy to organize,” Walker said. “I think my fellow alumni here’at Ford felt, as 1 do, that we Owe a great deal to Weber State for providing us with the skills to succeed in an increasingly complex and changing world. This is an opportunity for all of us put something back into the institution.” _ | | N E W Sclips - WHAT‘SNEW ON CAMPUS “Everywhere I go, I meet people who proudly say ‘I went || to Weber State.’ Their continuing pride in this institution is a tremendous vote of confidence for the university.” -David L. Eisler fter more than two months in Utah, Provost David L. Eisler said he is still finding out new things about Weber State University every day that amaze and delight him. “Weber State is a wonderful university with a tradition of and commitment to excellent undergraduate education,” Eisler said. “I just wish everyone could see this institution as I do, because, from a newcomer’s associated with Weber State Eisler, a native of New July 1, replacing Robert B. perspective, it’s obvious that being is a marvelous experience.” Jersey, assumed his duties as provost Smith. Eisler came to Weber State from Portales, New Mexico, where he had served as dean of the college of Fine Arts and a professor of music at Eastern New Mexico University since 1990. Eisler said he was struck by the commitment of the faculty to teaching and to students from the first moment that he stepped Since then, he has become equally on the WSU campus. impressed with the strong emotional ties that alumni have to the institution. “Everywhere I go here,” he said, “I meet people who proudly say ‘I went to Weber State.’ Their continuing pride in this institution is a tremendous vote of confidence for the university. That kind of unconditional loyalty makes me excited about meeting more alumni and working closely with them to create the Weber State of the 21st Century.” Eisler has a bachelor’s degree in music (woodwind specialist) from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree (clarinet performance) from Yale University and a doctorate (clarinet perfor- mance) from the University of Michigan. Eisler is married to Patricia Johnson. They have two daughters, Heather, 19, and Lindsay, 15. BALLOT INITIATIVE TO IMPACT HIGHER EDUCATION eber State officials are urging all members of the university community to fully acquaint themselves with the issues associated with an initiative on the November general election ballot. The initiative will sample public reaction to a Legislative proposal to amend the Utah Constitution to allow revenues from the Unified School Fund to be jointly allocated to the needs of higher education and public education. During its 1996 session, the Utah Legislature reallocated $38 million from the Unified School Fund as part of the regular PACE: 1-3 S650 Vit si TA higher education budget. That fund, supported by state income tax revenues, has been traditionally reserved for public education. The November ballot initiative seeks a public mandate supporting that legislative action and endorsing modification of the state constitution. To facilitate high voter turn-out for the November general election, the university will provide on-campus voter registration services over the next few months. For additional information about registration opportunities on the WSU campus, please call (801) 626-6571. att Cee kd v4 a ee Co — = (aan | APPLIED SCIENCE & TECENOLOG One-Stop Shopping for Skills, Experience, Employment and Advancement Anyone seeking the proverbial “guaranteed return” on their investment College in higher education need look no further than the of Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University. “Our programs lead to choice employment positions where the pay is good and the opportunity for advancement is excellent,” said Warren Hill, dean of the college. “There’s no question that our graduates can have their pick of jobs; they just have to decide where they want to live.” e The college includes five departments which specialize in electronic engineering technology, manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, telecommunications and_ business education, sales and service technology and computer science. The college also houses the Technology Assistance Center (providing technical support by faculty and students to regional business and industry) and the Center for Aerospace Technology (a pioneer in the design and construction of small, economical earth satellites). e “The college’s high tech equipment, experienced faculty and distinctive programs all combine to underwrite the success of its graduates,” Hill said. Its state-of-the-art machine shop, 8 electronics prototype facility and automotive lab provide students with a solid foundation in the latest technology. The average faculty member has 10 years of commercial industrial experience, allowing them to emphasize hands-on, practical aspects of the disciplines they teach. And, while not all of the college’s programs are one-of-a-kind, you can generally count competing programs on the fingers of two hands. The telecommunications program is one of only nine-of-its-kind in the United States. The four-year automotive technology program has only three rivals across the country. The technical sales and service program is the first-of-its-kind and WSU is the only state institution to offer a four-year engineering technology program. e¢ ASG&T students can have their pick of a wide array of two- and four-year degree programs or opt for the best of both worlds. “Those are our two-plus-two programs,” Hill said, “which give the students who have completed their associate of applied science degrees an opportunity to go on to a bachelor’s degree without losing any credits. We can pretty much tailor a program for anyone.” CO. ft - 1k oe Ci 0-5 fs UP “I couldn’t ask for a better job right out of college,” said Derek Doman of North Ogden. The recent graduate of the Sales and Service Technology program at Weber State University is now the Utah sales representative for Drug Plastics and Glass Co., Inc., a national firm based in Pennsylvania. “| have an expense account, a car and great medical insurance,” Doman said, adding that he expects to make $50,000 in his first year with the company. The biggest surprise for Doman was not that he landed this position, but rather that he didn’t have to look for it. The employers came looking for him. Although other applicants for the job came from Ivy League and Big 10 universities, Doman credits his hiring to a 4.0 GPA, knowledge of bio-med terminology, confidence, people skills and hands-on experience, all courtesy of Weber State. But Doman’s success is business as usual to John A. Burkes, chairman of the Sales and Service Technology Department. The program’s personal approach to learning makes it a winner, according to Burkes. Students not only learn textbook knowledge of sales, but also are taught the arts of building relationships; writing effective proposals; negotiation and team-building skills; and creating multi-media sales presentations. Julie Batchelor of Layton is another of the program’s hundreds of success stories. She originally wanted to major in sales and service technology because her family owned a restaurant business in Ogden. Since finishing the program, she has spent six months as manager of Wingers Restaurant in Ogden and is now selling time-management seminars for Franklin Quest. Both Doman and Batchelor speak highly of the six full-time faculty members who educate the 250 majors in the filled-to-capacity WSU program. “The faculty are the best,” Batchelor said. “They listen to what we have , ea | to say. They genuinely care about us, what we do and where we end up.” “We do care,” Burkes agreed. “It’s all part of that customer service approach that we hammer into our students’ heads. We practice what we preach.” iN pS ) AWD SNe: — TECHNOLOGY Faculty members have a minimum of five years of professional experience-a factor Burkes said adds a practical dimension to the program. Also unique to the WSU program is an advisory board made up of business professionals who assist in creating an ever-changing curriculum that will offer WSU students an edge in the job market. Sales and service technology graduates are working for such national companies as Apple, Kodak, Merck, Advance Technologies, Johnson Controls and Ford. A recent WSU graduate is already making more than $136,000 annually after only two years as a network manager for Apple Computers. For additional information about the Sales and Service Technology Program, please call (801) 626-6324. FAck th: 49:-9°65 Vel STA 9 PROVIDES G | | DENTS OR OE Be a Cee CL wee eee UP WSU COMPUTER SCIENCE Constant change is the name of the game in the fast-paced world i team. } 1 “Our curriculum is constantly changing,” said Robert L. Capener, department chairman, “to keep pace with new technology and the demands of the job market. “Whether at the novice, intermediate or expert levels, society is getting to the point that everyone needs to learn how to use a computer,” Capener said. “And for every two novices, you need an expert. Our students are educated to be experts.” With some 425 students majoring in computer science, this is the second-largest department in the College of Applied Science & Technology. Students can earn either an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science with emphasis in systems integration/networking, or software engineering; a composite emphasis, which requires a minor, is also offered. The program blends scientific and engineering principles, giving students actual and practical ayy Miele a Seno u oaeemm Ome CeO amce the intellectual study of computing. meee (oniRaice a on UNIX, DOS a Me ve 5 Md Ca aOe F a ae P:Ba oe aeaS ad oe bh 2 7 .3 — ; B a? Z A ig ; Fi a + d4 Pa $- 2, Bt ag Bi } & pe ® 4g iya 4 1 E — 4 will include the World Wide Web servers, browsers, Java language and the creation of home pages. The “Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program” will also be added to the computer science class lineup. Through this program, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed when designing, developing or supporting Microsoft products and technologies. Once students are Microsoft Certified Professionals, they receive industry recognition and access to technical information uCo; Ly Wierece micelle omnia Tre Nite = bo Ae Fi ne The department is offering several new classes this year, includ- ing “Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet,” in response to the growing need for more computer-literate experts. Topics to be covered ie ' Toren Tere lUeay Re merce i 4 Sa Pa the Internet, it will only continue to grow,” Capener said, adding that the WSU Computer Science Department is growing right along with et j Ss i NT—the three most popular operating systems in the world,” Capener said. “This makes them very marketable.” How marketable? Department records reveal that more than 90 percent of its graduates are immediately placed into jobs earning aavcutm Paneeen om eehOCer mice “The computer industry is booming and, with the explosion of Peron | of computers and the Computer Science Department at Weber State University plays that game to help their students be on the winning COLLEGE C LOS E - UP - AUTO-TECH Although many people outside of Utah have trouble pronouncing “Weber State University” correctly, the name is well-known to auto manufacturers throughout the world. When it comes to university automotive programs, there are only four institutions nationwide that manufacturers recognize and recruit from, according to On the average, our baccalaureate stu- “Right now, the automotive job market is so hot, it’s hard not to talk about it,” dents start at $3,000 a month with full benefits and often a company car.” But employment opportunity is just one of the benefits that attracted more than 400 students to the automotive programs last year, he said. In both two-year and four-year degree programs, students also receive significant interpersonal, analytical and computer skills as well as industrial experience. “It’s an unusual combination, but one of our strengths,” DeMoss said. “In this industry, people need to be able to work and communicate with automotive professionals. We are educating students who can deal with people and also understand technology.” Automotive technology is one of the fastest growing areas within the College of Applied Science & Technology. Within the last year, a heavy-duty truck emphasis was added to the program on the associate degree level and the Chrysler Apprenticeship Program was started on campus. A National Alternate Fuels Training Program is beginning to train technicians who will be working with compressed natural gas vehicles. WSU is also in the process of completing said a $1.9 million emissions center, in con- Dick Walker, the International Programs Manager for the Customer Service Division of the Ford Motor Company. Weber State ranks highly in that select group of institutions, he said. Weber State University’s automotive technology program was designed in cooperation with industry and focuses on service operations, fleet management and technical support. The university's College of Applied Science & Technology houses training centers for some of the nation’s largest automotive organizations, including General Motors, Toyota and Chrysler. WSU partnerships with these companies give students access to the latest technology as well as extraordinary employment opportunities. Richard DeMoss, who heads the Automotive Technology Program. Automotive service technician positions are available in nearly every city in the country, DeMoss said, and the industry claims one out of every six jobs nationwide. “Most of our students have at least two or three job offers before graduation. FALL 1996 VISTA junction with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. These programs and partnerships provide students a variety of career choices as well as wide range of educational experiences. 11 — W5UAUTOTECH INSTRUGTOR ROGER, GROGKETT (LEFT) INSPEGIS STUDENT. DALE MUNNS’ WORKIN THE CHRYSLER DEALER ‘mma ESI ee bh Sa) At hee aoe > ern “Right now, the automotive job market is hot ... Most of our students have at least two or three job offers before graduation. On the average, - baccalaureate students start at $3,000 a month with full benefits.” -Rick DeMoss W S U partnerships REACHING INTO THE COMMUNITY Weber State University’s participation in a non-profit partnership linking government, industry and academic talents is improving the competitiveness of Utah’s small and medium-size manufacturers. “The Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership (UMEP) is part of a growing national network of service and support that is providing small businesses with unprecedented access to new technologies and resources,” said Stephen Reed, UMEP operations manager and the director of the WSU Technology Assistance Center. “The beauty of UMEP for small and medium-size manufacturers,” Reed explained, “is that they can, without a lot of red tape, obtain advice and assistance from partnership project engineers; faculty from Utah’s colleges, universities and applied technology centers; other consultants; and from the prestigious Federal Lab Consortium. A single phone call is all it takes.” Reed’s opinion about the value of UMEP is shared by the managers of firms which have benefited from the extension activities, including Browning Arms, Chromalox, Hurco Industries and Petersen Engineering Fabrication Machining. At Browning, for example, UMEP engineers helped improve the productivity and efficiency of two production lines for compound archery bows by recommending changes to the flow of necessary materials. The consultants also discovered that the dual vacuum systems that operated the Morgan plant’s exhaust fans produced twice the capacity needed for dust collection purposes. They recommended that Browning discontinue the use of half the system. “That advice was extremely helpful,” said Donell Vorhees, engineering manager at Browning. “The UMEP engineers’ recom- mendation resulted in about a 20 percent increase in productivity on the bow assembly lines, with resulting cost savings. We’re also enjoying an annual $10,000 reduction in expenses as a result of shutting down the excess dust collection equipment.” At Petersen Engineering in Farr West, UMEP engineers sup- ported the company’s plans to manufacture a portable, fully-automated cement mixer by planning the layout for the device’s assembly line and developing indentured bills of materials for the more than 800 separate parts and components required for its production. “They did a great job for us,” said Steve Grange, production manger at Petersen Engineering. “The (UMEP) =, “The UMEP project engineers did a great job for us ... We would never have gotten our assembly line operating MIAN ea TULA ania |a Steve Grange Petersen Engineering 12 project engineers came in and quickly analyzed our problems and needs. In a matter of just a few weeks, they provided us with a design for the assembly line, a materials flow chart, operations sequences and even estimat- ed our manpower needs. We would never have gotten our assembly line operating this quickly without their help.” of solving real-world manufacturing problems. Wood and WSU students Mike Tueller, Jeff Bitton and Stacey Hudgens are assisting Browning Arms by developing a machine that will automatically perform cycle fatigue testing on compound bows. NIST responded to that challenge by organizing a nationwide network of affiliated, locally-based manufacturing extension centers. Here in Utah, that network is made up of centers at Weber State, Brigham Young and Utah State universities and regional field engineers scattered throughout the state, according to Carl Other activities of UMEP consultants have included helping managers at Peterson Engineering and Hurco Industries with the technical intricacies of filing a notice of intent to manufacture required by the Utah Division of Air Quality. “The notice of intent assistance we provided is really characteristic of the kind of technical support UMEP can offer,” Reed said. “Many small and medium-size manufacturers feel isolated. They may not be aware of all the regulatory and environmental guidelines they must comply with and they don’t know where to go to seek technical advice or financial assistance. “UMEP can help with all those problems,” Reed emphasized. “We really want to make a difference for Utah manufacturers.” In 1988, Congress directed the National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST) to begin helping the nation’s small manufacturers adopt and apply performance improving technologies as needed to meet intensifying domestic and global competition. Wood, UMEP project engineer and a WSU Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology. Other partners in UMEP include the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development, the Utah Centers of Excellence and Utah Business Resource Centers. Another resource at UMEP’s disposal is the enthusiasm of WSU students who volunteer to earn class credit for partnership combining federal, state and local resources is funding Weber State University’s Quest Summer Bridge Program for incoming freshmen and transfer students. “Quest is an eight-week, residential program that facilitates the transition from high school to college and introduces potential students to careers and under-represented fields,” said Freddie Cooper, WSU academic/minority adviser and director of the program. Now in its third year, Quest gives qualifying students the opportunity to earn 12 credit hours in the areas of math, science, engineering, technology and computer science. Other courses offered include leadership and college survival skills. Students also learn about financial aid and scholarships, time management, study skills, career exploration and an assortment of other topics. Sponsored by several colleges and departments across Weber State campus, Quest is funded from several sources, including federal grants through the Coalition to Increase Minority Degrees. The Weber, Davis and Ogden school districts also contributed to the program this past summer. Recent high school graduates interested in attending WSU who are African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native or Caucasian female are given top priority for enrollment in the Quest program. All majors are accepted, but engineering, science, technology and math students are preferred. In addition, each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or Utah resident, have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and an ACT score of at least 17. Applicants with GED certificates are also eligible for enrollment. To obtain an application for the Quest program or for more infor- Z MEAN Yi DURING. a ak 1} Ce ALTE mation, call (801) 626-7636 in Utah, or 1-800-848-7770, ext 7636. FALL 1996 VISITA a aE ee v2 Pei ES INA: Moy gy] (asap ae AR ra 13 mele ; LAR RNA ea Ci ean ES ha: AUTHORS AMONG ome age. US CHARITABLE giving ie¥ wig) 2 es: fe 4 F a GIFTS, GRANTS AND PEOPLE - e* 2 .* — Dana’s Cookbook: Cooking Lean—Not Extreme! Dana Thornock, ‘80, Fruit Heights, Utah. Published by Danmar ALUMNI ALAN AND JEANNE HALL, CLASS OF 1969 Health Corporation, 1995, 387 pp., trade paperback. This is another installment in a series of publications explaining a health- and weight-maintenance lifestyle espoused by Weber State alumna Dana Thornock. Thornock said she has learned that diets actually promote the formation of fat because the human body has an instinctive survival system that stores fat when it feels threatened by starvation. To promote weight loss without triggering that system, Thornock recommends gradually increasing daily food intake of “healthy” calories. Thormock defines “healthy” calories as those coming from easy menus of meals with an overall fat percentage of less than 20 percent. Dana’s Cookbook provides menus and recipes to support this dietary regimen. Thornock is president of Danmar Health Corporation. She is a popular lecturer and author of three best-selling books on health- and weightmaintenance, numerous pamphlets, audio programs and exercise videos promoting “low-bounce, maximum fat-loss” aerobics. In recognition of the generosity of donors Alan and Jeanne Hall, the Board of Directors Room at the Lindquist Alumni Center will be named in their honor at a dinner on Oct. 8. “We appreciate the support of Alan and Jeanne Hall,” said Roy Van Orman, president of the Weber State University Alumni Association, “and we are excited to name our board room in their honor. We look forward to many years of association with them and their family.” The Halls graduated Weber State together in 1969. They recently made a multi-year donation to the Alumni Association in the amount of $50,000. “We are both honored and delighted to support your great institution,” Alan Hall said. “It is the place where Jeanne and I met 27 years ago. We have fond memories of our days on campus, where we received so much. It is now our pleasure to return the favor.” Alan Hall is president and CEO of Technology Advancement Corporation, a computer-training company located in Ogden. As a WSU student, he played on the Wildcat basketball team and served as vice president of his senior class. Alan Hall also returned to WSU as executive director of its Alumni Association for seven years during the 1970s. During her undergraduate days, Jeanne Hall was crowned Miss Weber State and performed in many musical theater productions. The Halls reside in Roy, Utah. If you wish to learn more about establishing a scholarship fund or making a gift to a particular department, program or college, please contact University Development. All inquiries are treated confidentially. University Development, 4018 University Circle, Weber State University, Ogden UT 84408-4018, e-mail: dspainhowerl @weber.edu, phone (801) 626-6194, fax (801) 626-8875. 14 BRAVO ALUMNI CAROLYN DOOLEY DESJARDINS “69, BS, Phoenix, Az. As executive director of the National Institute for Leadership Develop-ment, Desjardins recently received a two-year Ford Foundation grant in the amount of $100,000 to support institute activities. NILD is a national training program for college administrators focusing on planning, finances, organizational transformation, resource development, ACHIEVEMENTS THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LISTING OF *84, BS, Ogden, Ut. “T EGENDS OF HOMECOMING” An employee of Lincoln National ED DURING THE WEEK OF OCT. 5-12: Bateman met ethical and production requirements to qualify as a member of the 1996 Million Dollar Round Table, an independent association of life insurance agents. Only about 3 percent of the global life insurance sales force qualify for membership in the Million Dollar Round Table. TOMMY JOE legislative relations, student develop- LYONS ment and diversity management. MorRELL “81, BA, St. George , fe Ut. As director of ~ 1} TRIO Programs at 4 Dixie College, 86, BA, Ogden, Morrell recorded a perfect score of 115 on his most recent federal Upward Bound proposal. He directs three U.S. Department of Education grants at Dixie, facilitating student support services, educational talent search and Upward Bound activities. DIANE HALES WILSON “82, BA, Roy, Ut., has been elected president of the WSUAA Young Alumni Council for the 1996-97 school year. In her new role, Wilson will help direct several community service programs, including the “Take a Wildcat to Lunch,” Junior Cats Club and “Waldo’s Coloring Book” projects. Ut., recently ~} won $10,000 for == sinking a holein-one on the 18th green of the Twin Peaks Golf Course in Provo, Utah. An Air Force retiree, Lyons is a vocalist with the local entertainment group “Change of Pace.” C. ALLAN GUYMON ‘93, BS, Boulder, Co., was one of eight young scientists who received 1996 Spring Graduate Student Awards from the Materials Research Society. Guymon’s research report, entitled “Polymerization Effects on the Electro-Optic Properties of a Polymer Stabilized Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal,” was cited for excellence. Guymon is a graduate student at the University of Colorado. The Materials Research Society is a non-profit professional association founded in 1973. 1996 VISTA EVENTS SLAT- SATURDAY, OCT. 5 WSU/Coca-Cola 5-Kilometer Race and Flying J] Brunch, 10 a.m., starting at the Health/P.E. Complex. SUNDAY, OCT. 6 “Legends of Artistry,” annual street painting of the “W,” at midnight at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and 24th Street in downtown Ogden. MONDAY, OCT. 7 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 15 11 “Great Alumni Teach-In,” daily guest-lectures and discussions by alumni. Times and classroom locations to be announced. FRIDAY, OCT. 11 Alumni Banquet, 6:30 p.m., at the Timbermine Steak House, 1701 Park Blvd., Ogden. SATURDAY, OCT. 12 “Legends of the Procession,” annual Homecoming parade from Ogden High School to Wildcat Stadium, starting at 10 a.m. “Legends of Triumph,” annual Homecoming football game against Cal State—Northridge, kick-off at 12:30 p.m. in Wildcat Stadium. “Greek Reunion,” 4-7 p.m., at the IN aeoelor “Legends of Romance,” annual Homecoming ball, 8 p.m. to midnight in the Shepherd Union Building Ballroom. We are delighted to receive news of alumni promotions, honors, awards, weddings and births. Related photos are welcome. Death notices should be accompanied by a copy of an obituary. Send news to Vista Magazine, Weber State University, 1012 University Circle, Ogden, Utah 84408-1012; or call (801) 6266571; or FAX to (801) 626-7069. FALL 1996 ROBERT LEE BATEMAN Life Insurance Co., JONATHAN A. HOMECOMING aS Jean present Lloyd Morrison, “51, recalls campus for nearly 75 years. Their memories of those eventful treks include: offering to carry her piggyback down the trail. “Under normal circumstances that would proba- 1923 — Heber Grant bly have been fun,” he said, “but down recalls that steep, mountain that 11 hardy souls made the first winter climb in February 1923. “Going down packing an injured girl? I can testify that the route down was tortuous and no was, of course, a lot faster than the climb up, as we got to sled on the frozen snow in many places. All went until fun at all.” Lawrence Budge, our best basketball player, couldn’t stop and hit a tree ... We still had some basketball games to play so coach Merlin Stevenson lost mv ee 1 931 “My s tured left to right), a trio of veterans of the original 1922 Mt. Ogden hike, participated in a commemorative years later. all interest in winter hikes.” REM 1976 — Junius Tribe, Floyd Barnett and William Terry (pic- ceremony 54 As told by Avon Neuteboom Stoker two years e spent at Weber College were the happiest school years of my life. I was a student in the fall of 1931 and graduated in the spring of 1933. I was 17, just graduated from Ogden High School, very shy, but determined to get an education to be a teacher. The Great Depression was in full-swing at the time and no one had money to spare. There was no way | could afford tuition at Weber College, but I just couldn’t give up my dream. I finally decided to talk to President (Aaron W.) Tracy about a work project. He was wonderful and told me to report the next day at 8 o’clock to help clean the main building. When I arrived to work the next day, | found a crew of about 20 other would-be students, all ready to clean the building. We washed walls and windows, scrubbed floors Ee and waxed them. We also had fun, laughed, told jokes and didn’t think of it as work. | think we were allowed 20 cents an hour for pay toward our tuition. During the next two years, | also dusted books and helped out in the library. Immortalize your own collegiate adventures, misadventures, romances and pleasantries. The Emeritus Alumni Council is compiling alumni memories from 1889 to the present for publication. Tangible memorabilia such as school sweaters, photos, and trophies are also being collected for display in the Alumni Center. Submit your memoirs to alumni relations. Typed and handwritten copy, audio tapes and computer disks are accepted. :: := OGDEN UT 84408-4020 well rocky trail, 4020 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE Jacobs, OGDEN, UT 1948 — When a young woman twisted her ankle, UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS university's OF INTEREST 151 Weber State students and faculty have been hiking in the Wasatch Mountains above the NOTES PERMIT No. HISTORICAL NON-PROFIT glance ORGANIZATION BACKWARD