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Contest-
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contests to prepare the students to
get out in the real world and com-
municate their skills,” he said.
“These contests will include job
demonstration and job interview-
ing contests. This is to build up the
student’s self-confidence in his or
her career field as well as interper-
sonally.”
Opening and closing cere-
monies for the two-day competi-
tion will be held in the Setzer
Student Center Ballroom. Student
projects will be displayed in
McDonald Gym and team quiz
testing will be held in the Beeson
Building. Calhoun said that he
feels this is in the best interests of
the students.
“Because of this, the students
are exposed to a post-secondary
campus,” he said. “They are also
exposed to a college environ-
ment.”
Calhoun said that all judging
will be done by post-secondary
professionals.
“All judging in the contests
will be performed by instructors
of the post-secondary community,
and by people in the business and
industry communities,” he said.
LIT will be donating more
than just the use of facilities and
instructors forjudges, Wood said.
“We have given scholarship
money to competition winners off
and on in the past,” he said.
“Competition winners will receive
$500 scholarships from us this year
at the award ceremony on this
Saturday.
“This is our first year to orga-
nize the scholarships in this fash-
ion.”
Awards from business and
industry will be awarded at the cer-
emony as well, Calhoun said.
Stark-
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Foundation, this training now can
become a reality.”
Short said the Texas State
University System approved the
program at its meeting in
February.
“We still were uncertain if we
could afford it,” he said. “We had
asked other foundations in the
region over the past couple of
years for help and had been
turned down. It was a pleasant
surprise to learn that the Stark
Foundation was not only going to
help us with part of the start-up
costs, but was willing to give us a
grant for all of the costs.”
The institute now will seek
approval of the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board to
enroll its first class this fall.
“This kind of support from
the Stark Foundation will streng-
then our proposal to the board,”
Short said.
One of the reasons for the
high expense for this program is
the cost of equipment. For
instance, he said, a machine that
simulates the symptoms of a
patient costs $70,000.
“Until students have received
sufficient training, we cannot
allow them to practice on live
patients,” Short said.
But he indicated that the goal
of the program is to have clinical
training at each of the hospitals in
Southeast Texas. This practical
experience is similar to what stu-
dents now receive in the other
allied health programs — medical
radiologic technology and respi-
ratory care technology.
Krienke said the Stark grant
is the largest single contribution
to the institute since he became
president in 1994.
Initially LIT expects to enroll
15 in the course. Short said that
most of these will be radiologic
technologists who are already in
positions at the regional hospitals
“As we get more clinical
sites,” Short said, “we’ll be able to
open the program and train more
technicians.”
Short said he hopes, that
when that occurs, LIT will be
serving the medical community
from Lufkin to the Gulf and from
Houston to Lake Charles.
A number of Louisiana stu-
dents already are enrolled in the
institution’s dental hygiene and
medical radiologic technology
programs.
Texas and Louisiana have a
reciprocal agreement that allows
students to pay in-state tuition
when attending a college or uni-
versity in the adjoining state.
The program will offer an
associate of applied science
degree, which will make gradu-
ates eligible to become registered
diagnostic medical sonographers..
Ultrasound procedures are
usually performed for pregnant
patients, gynecological problems,
abdominal problems, urological
problems, endocrine disorders,
breast disorders and guided
breast biopsies.
In the survey of 22 regional
hospitals, 81 percent responded
that they have a need for hiring
students of this proposed pro-
gram.
The survey also indicated
that there is an immediate need
for 49 trained individuals.
OP briefs
A Chi O donation drive in progress
The Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at Lamar University is con-
ducting its annual “Alpha Chi Omega Hugs and Pampers Children of Domestic
Violence” diaper drive through Monday, Katie Pittman, public relations officer,
said.
The drive will collect diapers for children and families affected by domestic
violence. Drop off location is the Brooks-Shivers lounge.
All collected diapers will be delivered to the Battered Women’s and Children’s
Shelter on March 1, Hera Day, which is the day that A Chi O chapters nation-
wide dedicate to give personal service for the happiness and well being of oth-
ers.
The chapter was founded at Lamar in 1956 and the sorority has been partic-
ipating in this benefit since 1992.
Call 898-0371 for more information.
Gentry/Kemble awards forms ready
Bess Gentry and C. Robert Kemble awards applications are available, Randa
Tooke, coordinator of new-student programs, said.
Graduating seniors may pick up application forms from the student affairs
office, 115C Wimberly Building.
Call 880-8489 for more information.
DuPont establishes scholarships at LIT
DuPont Industrial Park and DuPont Dow Elastomers in Beaumont have
offered funding for four $500 scholarships to the Lamar Institute of Technology,
Harry Wood, director of public information, said.
The scholarships are available to persons majoring in process operating tech-
nology at the institute.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be planning to enroll full-time
at the institute in the fall of 2000.
Call 880-2292 for more information.
Society to hold jewelry show
The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society will hold its 25th annual gem, min-
eral and jewelry show on Saturday and Sunday, Al Pennington, show chairper-
son, said.
The show will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont
Parkway in Pasadena from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m.
until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The funds raised during the show will be used to promote education and
popular interests, Pennington, said.
For more information, call (281) 481-1591.
Amnesty peacecycle looking for bands
The Amnesty International Lamar Peacecycle are looking for bands to play at
Lamar every Tuesday for this semester, Nermin Oshanovic, assistant coordina-
tor, said.
The concerts will be held at noon near the west entrance of the Setzer
Student Center.
Bands are required to have their own instruments. Sound systems will be
provided.
Call 832-5850 for more information.
Phi Beta Sigma benefit car wash set
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity will sponsor a car wash on Saturday to raise money
for the March of the Dimes’ Folic Acid Awareness Campaign, Robert Hunter, fra-
ternity adviser, said.
The event will be held at 2470 S. 11th St. and begins at 10 a.m.t he said.
For more information, call 880-8887.
Distinguished faculty nominees sought
The deadline to nominate outstanding teacher/scholars for the 14th Lamar
Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series sponsored by Southwestern Bell is
Tuesday.
Students, faculty, retired faculty, staff and alumni are invited to submit nomi-
nations, Sarah D. Tusa, committee chair, said.
“The award, which includes a $1,000 stipend, is certainly one of the highest
honors accorded a Lamar faculty member,” Tusa said.
Nominees must be a full-time faculty member of Lamar University (having
completed one year at Lamar and teaching at least nine hours). Nominees may
be from all areas of knowledge and expression, Tusa said.
Nominations should be submitted in writing to Tusa. Anonymous nominations
will not be accepted.
Nomination letters should be sent to Tusa at P.O. Box 10021.
Parking office to issue permits
Parking permits will now be issued at the parking office in the Carl Parker
Building as of March 1, Obert Blaisdell, director, said.
Payment for the permits and parking tickets will continue to be accepted at
the cashiers office in the Wimberly Building.
Permits will not be issued on Feb. 28 and Feb. 29, Blaisdell said.
Call 880-8696 for more information.
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Setzer Student Center Arbor Area
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Phi Omega
Amnesty International Peacecycle
Beta Alpha Psi
Black Student Assn.
Brooks/Shivers Hall Council
Campbell/Gray Hall Council
Campus Crusade for Christ
Convention of Amer. Instr. of the Deaf
Finance Association
Kappa Alpha Order
LU Student Trainers Assn.
LU Ambassadors
LU Pre-Law Society
Psalm 150 Gospel Choir
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Gamma Rho
Social Work Student Assn.
Spanish Circle of Lamar
Vietnamese Student Assn.
Zeta Phi Beta
Mozzarella Sticks
Homemade Ice Cream
Island & Far East Cuisine
Cupcakes
Baked Potatoes
Candy & Caramel Apples
Corn Dogs
Sloppy Joes
I Love U Cookies
Sodas (Cokes)
Hamburgers
Coke Floats
Pickles
Tacos
Chili & Cheese Dogs
Links
Hot Wings
Nacho & Cheese/Frito Pie
Turkey Sandwiches
Egg Rolls
Boudain
Entertainment
Tony Jarvis (Guitarist)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Pizm Productions
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
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