i e ig 1978 | june 1978 neem a Ss ok Comment Page 3 a Trust for performing arts A $1 million charitable trust donated to Weber State College by Ogden industrialist Val A. Browning will bring more outstanding performing arts to the giving the people of Ogden ‘‘the opportunity to come in contact with the finest culture the world has to offer.”’ campus. qualify the foundation was received from IRS, according to Dean Hurst, development officer. Creation of the foundation followed a proposal written by Daniel L. Martino, director of cultural affairs, and submitted through the Office of College Development. Some of the objectives in Mr. Martin’s proposal were ‘‘to further develop, build and enrich a campus-community cultural program into an intellectual and humanizing experience. ‘Specifically the two main thrusts of the foundation should be for the development of creative cultural consciousness and qualities of humanness,”’ Mr. Martino said. The income from the trust will be used for the development of quality attractions for the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts and the Dee Events Center. “Scholars and artists of national and international repute will be The WSC Institutional Council felt it appropriate to rename the Fine Arts Center the Val A. Browning Center for. the Per- forming Arts, honoring the Ogden philanthropist. In commenting on the trust Dale T. Browning, chairman of the Institutional Council, said ‘‘Mr. Browning’s gift represents another step forward in the development and strengthening of a new image for the college and community.” Dr. Joseph L. Bishop, WSC president, announced the gift and said ‘it represents the establishment of a perpetual endowment source which will greatly enhance and expand the cultural offerings of the college to benefit students, faculty, staff and area residents alike.” The fund will be known as the Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation for the Cultural Arts at WSC and will be operated exclusively for the benefit of the school. Purpose of the trust is to allow the college to ‘“‘promote, develop and carry out its cultural arts program to an extent not otherwise possible from other sources of revenue. Mr. Browning said he envisions the trust as being used to bring “fine artists, musical productions and fine arts events,’’ to WSC, A favorable brought ruling to Alumni honor Dr. Monson Dr. Leland H. Monson, a retired professor known for his influence in the forensic and literature fields, was praised as a ‘teacher who enabled us to enjoy and greatly enrich our lives’ at a Weber State College luncheon. legally The veteran former educator, whose teaching career spanned 38 years, was presented the H. Aldous Dixon award at the ninth annual Founders’ Day luncheon, spon- sored by the WSC Alumni Assn. The award is presented annually to either a present or former WSC faculty member for meritorious service.. Dr. Monson received a prolonged standing ovation from the gathering, which included present and former faculty, students, and others. ‘Tim Morris, WSC alumni president who presented the Dixon plaque to Dr. Monson, said the retired educator was not only a great teacher who _ inspired countless students to live better and worthwhile lives, but ‘“‘he is a great man, a noble and honest man . te In his response, Dr. Monson, who retired from the College in 1968 in for short residencies, workshops, clinics, master classes, seminars, recitals, concerts, exhibits, productions, presen- extended his appreciation alumni for the honor tations and classes,’’ said Mr. Martino. Mr. Martino also anticipated an annual summer ‘Festival of the Arts’’ to begin the summer of 79. A three-member _ steering to the and said he committee to head the foundation will include Mr. Browning, Mr. Hurst and Mr. Martino. Shop for best buy. 2. Know tractor. Be stability of consure he is_ bonded, licensed and established in com- munity. 3. Only buy what you can afford. The best buy is the least expensive house in the best location. 4. Consider selling in a few years and using equity for larger home. 5. Decorate carefully. Consider carpet, light fixtures which are plain and functional and would appeal to other people. 6. Use a valid budget showing expenses for one year. BOB PLANS TO finish the basement himself and put in his own yard. Maurine Humphris advises couples to do the work as they can afford it in order to avoid expensive loans. 7. Beaware of fixed and flexible expenses. 8. Only add extra’s when you can afford them. Example, sprinkling systems, fences, land- interest rates Board nominations now open Nominations are now open for members of the WSC Alumni Board of Directors. Names and resumes should be submitted to the Alumni Office by July 14. New board members will be elected by the current board from the nominations submitted by the Alumni. year scaping, finished basement rooms, air conditioning. 9. Understand second mor- tgages, was proud to receive an award that honored also the late Dr. Dixon. Dr. Monson said he hoped that he had been able to pass on to his students his love for literature and “the finer things of life’ that he learned to appreciate while at Weber both as a student and a teacher. “Weber College . . is both a place of peace and a place of rest,”’ he said. “I shall never live long enough to repay this great institution for the lessons I have learned and the associations I have enjoyed.”’ — Lou Gladwell Second-class postage paid at Ogden, Utah, published five times a Tips for buying new home 1. Dr. Leland H. Monson and ad- ditional cost of payments. Do not carry too much debt load. 10. Get established in new home before making any major purchases of furniture, appliances, cars, leisure camping equipment, etc. 11. A new home is no insurance that everything will function properly. 12. Read all warranties. 13. Read closing contract carefully. Advantages: 1. Everything new. 2. Challenge of doing your own decorating and landscaping. 3. Being in a developing, new neighborhood. in October, December, February, April and June at Weber State College with editorial offices in the Alumni Office, Ogden, Utah 84408. Vol. 10 No. 5 Jun. 1978. COMMENT is mailed at no charge to alumni of Weber State College. Alumni Editor: Arlene Wilson. Alumni Board of Directors Executive Committee Tim Morris, president Kent Petersen, first vice president Margaret Favero, second vice president Alan E. Hall, executive director | Directors Barbara Skeen Tim Blackburn Gene Hansen Paul Skeen George Stromberg Robert R. Wallace Lewis Joseph Heinz Bruehl Ronald George Dennis DeBoer Mike Hunsaker Milton Shurtliff Michael D. Lyon _ Jerry Peterson Stephen K. Frazier Walter Buss