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u N I I T y Corporate responsibility topic of Huntsman talk Convocation venue has moved to Centrum Jon M. Huntsman, chairman and He bas also given major gifts to assist chief executive officer of the the homeless, the ill, ind the Huntsman Corporation and of underprivileged. Huntsman Chemical Corporation, will "Mr. Huntsman is certainly discuss "Corporate Responsibility to recognized as one of this nation's Business and to Humankind" here foremost concerned citizens," tomorrow. Johnson said. Huntsman will speak at a Southern He has been presented numerous Utah University Convocations Series national awards, including a 1997 lecture at 11 a.m. in the Cent rum Horatio Alger Award, for his Arena: humanitarianism; and he has been "Mr. Huntsman has demonstrated honored by the National Conference of repeatedly, through his actions, a Christians and Jews, the Caring dedication to helping others," Lana Institute, and the Catholic Church for Johnson, director of lectures/special his major contributions in assisting projects at SUU, said. "Time and time those who suffer. again he has unselfishly committed Huntsman serves on many corporate, signi[icant resources to assist a wide civic, and cultural boards. He is co variety of humanitarian causes. He chair of the National Prostate Cancer obviously feels a corporate and Coalition, an overseer for the Wharton personal responsibility to make life School of Finance at the University of better for others." . Pennsylvania, and a member of the Well knovrn as a philanthropist, board of governors of the American Huntsman recently donated SlOO Red Cross. million to establish and fund the He has also served on the board of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the directors of Bankers Trust of New University of Utah. He also raised an York, the University of Pennsylvania, additional $51 million for that same and the Campbell Soup Company. He project. Another major contribution is a past vice chairman of the board of was made in 198~ after a devastating the United States Chamber of Commerce earthquake in Armenia. Huntsman and a past chairman of the board of the dedicated significant funds to rebuild Utah Symphony Orchestra. that country. For that assistance, he A native of Blackfoot, Idaho, was awarded The Medal of Honor, Huntsman graduated from the Armenia's highest award, by the Wharton School and later earned his Republic's Prime Minister. MBA degree. He has received five In addition, Huntsman has been honorary doctorate degrees. He is a instrumental in the creation of the former naval gunnery officer and Huntsman Center for Environmental served under President Richard Nixon Research at Utah State University and as a special assistant to the president the Huntsman Center for Global and White House staff secretary. Competition and Leadership at the He and his wife, Karen, are the University of Pennsylvania. parents of nine children. Thunderbird Awards Night to honor students StUdents, advisers to student groups, alumni, year will be announced. Four other special awards campus community and (2) ranking of the nominees community members, and faculty and members will be presented. by a panel of SUU students, alumni, faculty, staff, have been nominated in 16 categories to receive "This year's program will be introduced by the and comm4nity members and (3) final selection by recognition at Southern Utah University's husband-wife team of Gary and Wendy Armagnac, committees for each category. Thunderbird Awards Night. who will also provide entertainment," Kelly Roberts, "Five students- Stephen Allen, Jennifer Ann The night of entertainment and awards is one of two student event co-chairs, said. "Both have Durcan, Kristen Jill Kemerer, Darrell Osterhoudt, scheduled Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Centrum worked as professional entertainers. Gary is on the and Marnie Owens-were each nominated in t\VO Arena. The public is invited to attend the free staff of the Utah Shakespearean Festival, and Wendy separate categories," Alicia Sorenson, student event program. is a specialist with the Utah Summer Games. SUU's co-chair, said. Student award winners will be announced from a Acclamation will also entertain. SUU's Spring Formal dance will follow the awards hst of five nominees in each of nine categories . Except for selected special recognition categories, presentations. during the ceremonies. In addition, an adviser of the award winners are selected through a process which year, organization of the year, and a professor of the involves (1) nomination by any member of the SUU (continued on page 4) INSIDE: TONIC·CONCERT FRIDAY, PA.GE_12;, J~ ZZ FINISH OFF SPURS IN PLAYOFFS, PAGE 14. - · .... ....... ... 4 . ... i ALMANAC I THE UNIVERSlTY:JOURNAL • SOUTHER'N 'UTAH UNIVERSITY• WEDNESJ>AY, MA:Y 13, 1998 • Art exhibits, "Warhol: Endangered Species" and IN THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE DINING: "Southern Utah University Senior Portfolios," noon-7 p.m., Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, free. Lunch (11-1:30): Gyro sandwich, ravioli, soup, salad &. baked potato bar, grill, deli. • Job Search Workshop, Job Search Strategy, 10 a.m., sign up with SUU Career Services in the Sharwan Dinner (5-6:30): Roast pork on toast with potato and Smith Center. gravy; taco salad in tortilla bowl, soup, salad &. baked potato bar, grill, deli. • Pr.1.D.E support meeting, 5 p.m., GC 309. WEATHER FORECAST: • SUTV News, 5 p.m., cable 9. • Convocation, 7:30 p.m., cable 9. PAR T LY CLO U DY HIGH: Low 60s LOW: Low 40s • Convocation, Jon H. Huntsman, chairman, CEO, IN THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE DINING: Huntsman Corporation, "Corporate Responsibility to Business and to Humankind," Lunch (11-1:30): French dip sandwich, soup, salad &. 11 a.m., Centrum Arena, free. hot dog bar, grill, deli. • Job Search Workshop, Internship Orientation, Dinner (5-6:30}: Baked meatloaf, baked orange glaze 10 a.m., sign up with SUU Career Services in the chicken, soup, salad &. hot dog bar, grill, deli. Sharwan Smith Center. • Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics WEATHER FORECAST: Anonymous, 12-step program meeting, noon, Wellness Center, Sharwan Smith Center. PARTLY CLOUDY • Service Publicity and Thunderherd Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Bryce Canyon Room, Sharwan Smith Center. HIGH: Low 60s LOW: Low 40s • Art exhibits, "Warhol: Endangered Species" and IN THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE DINING: JFffiITID) A 1l "Souchem Utah University Senior Portfolios," noon-7 p.m., Braithwaite Fine Arts Callery, free. Lunch (11-1:30): Tamali casserole, tavern battered halibut, soup &. salad bar, grill, deli. • Tonic Concert, 7:30 p.m., Centrum Arena. Dinner: (5-6:30): Roast prime rib with potato, shrimp • SUTV News, 5 p.m., cable 9. and fish plater, soup &. salad bar, grill, deli. • Sports Focus, 6 p.m., cable 9. WEATHER FORECAST: • Campus Connection, 6:30 p.m., cable 9. • Conversations, 7 p,m., cable 9. P AR T L Y CLO U DY • Convocation, 7:30 p.m ., cable 9. HIGH: Low 70s ~ - LOW: Low 40s • Art exhibits, "Warhol: Endangered Species" and IN THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE DINING: "Southern Utah University Senior Portfolios," noon-7 p.m., Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, free. Lunch (12-1}: BBQ pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese with ham, soup &. salad bar, grill, deli. • Thunderbird Awards, 7:30 p.m ., Centrum Arena. Dinner: (5-6}: Pepper steak stir fry, Mexican • Spring Formal, 9 p.m., Ballroom, Sharwan Smith casserole, soup &. salad bar, grill, deli. Center. WEATHER FORECAST: P ART L Y CL OUD Y HIGH: Low 70s LOW: Low 40s NOTICE: Those wishing to place an announcement of an on-campus event, a The fournal makes every effort to collect items for inclusion in this space University-sponsored off-campus event or an off-campus event of interest to the otherwise, but is not responsible for omissions. Deadline for receipt of information campus community in 'Almanac' should submit the information to the University for Monday issues is noon Fridays, for Wednesday issues is noon Tuesdays and for /ourn al by calling 865-8226 (24 hours per day) or by sending or bringing it to SUU Friday issues is noon Thursdays. The editor of ~lmanac' is Jenny Callahan. The Box 9384 or to TH 003 or to the Student Activities Office in the Student Center. weather is provided by the National Weather Service. THE UNIVERSITY TOURNAJ.. • SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVER$ITY • WEDNESDAY, MA'Y 13, 1998 THE CAMPUS Grade policy change GiggyGames is adopted by Deans at Sunfest '98 Marty Lunt, a senior art major from Nephi, was By TIANA TEW victorious at last night's OF THE JOURNAL STAFF 'Giggy Games.' Students participated in various Along with the standard grades students are accustomed to games and were able to seeing on their transcripts, a new grade has been approved by the win prizes such as Tonic Deans' Council. At the April 7 meeting of the Deans' Council, tickets. Pending the an "IP" grade listing has been added to the grading policy, Policy weather, Power 91 DJs and 6.13 in the SUU Policies and Procedures Manual. SUU Faculty m embers will ''The IP listing stands for 'In Progress' and allows students to 11 face-off in the annual finish course work as time permits, said Acting Dean of Softball Slam this Education,Quenton Bowler, who moved to adopt the new grade afternoon at 3 p.m. listing. "We feel it will be beneficial to not only the students, but Tomorrow, students will faculty as well, since it allows for more flexibility than an be able to bid farewell to 'Incomplete'. 11 According to Bowler, an "I" grade listing carried it with it more Seinfeld while watching time restrictions as to when a student must complete missing the final episode together course work. He said an "IP" grade listing would still necessitate in the Ballroom at 7 p.m. students finishing the required coursework in a timely manner, Following the Seinfeld but wouldn't have the same time constraints and would be more episode, comedian Mike flexible.