20 Out-of-Class Activities Participation in extra-curricular activities provides students with experiences in democratic processes. Wholesome activities in cultural pursuits help enrich the lives of the participants, personally and socially. Working and playing with others in endeavors that are interesting and purposeful contribute to the improvement of character and personality. Student Government All members of the student body are encouraged to take part in the affairs of student government. Such participation enables students to gain an understanding of democratic processes and opportunities for the development of character, leadership, social responsibility, and good citizenship. Student government is organized into four divisions: 1. Associated Students of Weber College, Sophomore Class, and Freshman Class. 2. Associated Men Students and Associated Women Students. 3. Board of Control. 4. Student committees, councils, and clubs. These organizations offer experience in voting, in running for office, in holding elective and appointive offices, and in representing campus organzations and functions in various student body activities. (See Weber College Handybook.) Department-Sponsored Activities Many student activities are planned and sponsored by instructional departments of the college, as follows: The Departments of Art, Business, and Photography. Student publications. The Department of English Language, Literature and Speech. Student publications, debating, extempore and impromptu speaking, oratory, interpretative speech, drama, and radio. The Department of Music. Opera, oratorio, choir, and ensemble singing; orchestra, band, choral, and instrumental activities. The Department of Physical Education. Intramurals and intercollegiate football, basketball, swimming, wrestling, boxing, skiing, tennis, track, and field sports are designed to develop in the participant the qualities of initiative, physical fitness and good sportsmanship; to teach self-control, team and school loyalty, and cooperation; to provide stimulating recreation for students, faculty, and people of the community. Student-Sponsored Organizations The following organizations are sponsored by the student body: 21 Professional and Honorary. Education Club, Engineers Club, Geodiscipulus Club (Geology and Geography), Gleemen's Club (Music), International Relations Club, Musettes (Music), Sociology Club, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Tri-Vesta Club (Home Economics), and Phi Rho Pi, a national forensic fraternity for students in debate and speech. Service. Whip Club, a service organization for sophomore women has as its purpose the promotion of school spirit and the support of school activities. Social Clubs. Men's Clubs: Alpha Rho Omega, Excelsior. Phoenix, and Sigma Delta Pi. Women's Clubs: La Dianaeda, Otyokwa, Sharmea, and Takai Kyoto. College-Community Activities Developed cooperatively by the College and the Community, the following activities offer cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities: 1. Ogden Community-Weber College Concert Series. 2. College Lecture Series. 3. Weber College Theatre. 4. Ogden Community-Weber College Symphony Orchestra. 5. Weber College-Ogden Symphonic Choir. 6. Community Physical Education Program. 7. Community Service Bureau, This Bureau provides programs and speakers for various community organizations. AWARDS SYSTEM The College supports an awards system to stimulate participation in out-of-class activities, to encourage a maximum achievement in a student's chosen field, and to recognize and promote outstanding services to the College. Awards are granted for leadership, service, and achievement on four levels: exceptional, outstanding, meritorious, and commendable. Recommendations for awards are made by the instructional departments through the division heads and directed to the Awards and Eligibility Committee, which is composed of faculty and student representatives. WEBER COLLEGE EVENING SCHOOL The Weber College Evening School serves the needs of the adults and youth of the Ogden area who desire courses for personal improvement, or who wish to increase their skills for occupational efficiency. It also serves those students who find it expedient to attend evening classes instead of day classes. Classes are held from 6 p. m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.