University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 20, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Page: 2 of 6
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University Press • Wednesday, November 15, 2000 • Page 2
Rogers award winners
announced on Thursday
The Julie and Ben Rogers
Community Service Awards for
2000 were announced Thursday at
a reception in the University
Reception Center on the eighth
floor of Gray Library.
Regina Rogers, representing
the Rogers family, presented the
awards at the 3 p.m. reception.
The award was established in
1979 by the Rogers family as an
encouragement to members of
Lamar faculty and staff to volun-
teer their services and their talents
to the benefit of the community.
Since that time, it has rotated
among the four institutions of
higher education in Southeast
Texas.
Bill Worsham, assistant pro-
fessor in Lamar University’s
department of health and physical
education, was the 1999 recipient.
Receiving the awards for 2000
are Jesse “Butch” Campbell, direc-
tor of student activities, security
and student center manager at
Lamar State College-Orange; and
Christina Esperat, former associ-
ate professor in nursing and gradu-
ate program director, department
of nursing at Lamar University.
Recipients also include. Joe
Juarez, chair of the supervision
department at the Lamar Institute
of Technology; and Beverly
Parker, associate professor of
political science and liberal arts
department head at Lamar State
College-Port Arthur.
Helping-
Continued from page 1
Marsha Fisher says he is uplift-
ing, productive and easy to work
with.
Franks now lives in
Beaumont. He is engaged. He is
the first proctor for special popu-
lations students at LIT, and he
says he loves to help anyone in
any way possible.
“The most handicap-accessi-
ble city I’ve ever been to is
Austin, Texas,” Franks said.
“Beaumont is a close second. I
feel a sense of pride every time I
see a new ramp or curb cutout. It
makes me feel welcome.”
Franks said that, at a restau-
rant, when most people wonder
what is good on the menu, he
wonders if the tables are made to
accommodate people in wheel-
chairs.
Despite his physical condi-
tion, Franks doesn’t really con-
sider himself handicapped.
“If. I’m beat, I’m still not
going to quit,” he said.
He knows from experience
that a positive mental attitude
pays off.
Theater-
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sion that will investigate the
crimes of the old regime when
his car breaks down and
Roberto, a humane doctor, gives
him a ride. But in the voice of
this good Samaritan, Gerardo’s
wife, Paulina, thinks she recog-
nizes another man — the one
who raped and tortured her as
she lay blindfolded in a military
detention center years earlier.
London’s Sunday Times
describes the play as “... a terrify-
ing moral thriller which com-
bines brilliant theatricality with
clear thought and fierce compas-
sion.” The New York Times
praises it as a “suspenseful, rivet-
ing” work that “achieves a uni-
versality thqj is movingly person-
al.”.'
“Death and the Maiden” is
rated R because of violence,
adult language and adult situa-
tions. Ticket prices are $6 for the
general public, $5 for Lamar fac-
ulty and staff, $3 for senior citi-
zens and $2 for Lamar students.
For reservations, call the Lamar
Theatre box office at 880-2250.
OP briefs-
SGA sponsors canned food drive
Lamar Institute of Technology Student Government Association
is hosting a canned food drive today, Steve Aiena, president, said.
There have been boxes placed throughout LIT buildings for
donations. The food will go to needy families for the Thanksgiving
holidays.
For more information, call 880-2292.
EMS program receives grant
The Lamar Institute of Technology emergency medical program
has received a grant for $3,500 from the Young Men’s Business
League, Josiah Tyson, adjunct instructor for the program, said.
The program, which started this fall, has had many organizations
help with its startup, including a $15,000 donation by the H. E. and
Kate Dishman Charitable Trust.
For more information, call 880-2292.
LU shooting team to meet
The Lamar University Shooting Team is having a meeting Friday
at 12:30 p.m. in the Hayes Biology Building, Ken Bean, president,
said.
The organization invites all those interested in hunting, law
enforcement, recreational shooting and gun safety for themselves
or their children to attend. Students from both LU and the Lamar
Institute of Technology are encouraged to participate.
For more information, e-mail at eg/_kdb@hal.Iamar.edu.
Bazaar to fund scholarships
A scholarship bazaar will be hosted by the Neches Chapter of
American Business Women's Association on Saturday from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. in the Ramada Inn, 2525 N. 11th St., in Beaumont, Rose
Walton, spokesperson, said.
The bazaar features 42 booths showcasing arts and crafts,
baked goods, specialty items and a silent auction. Admission into
the bazaar will be free and the proceeds from the event will be used
to fund scholarships for female students at Lamar University.
For more information, call 866-5741 or 769-1059.
Organization to sell used books
A used book sale, sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, the English
honor society, is being held today and Thursday on the second
floor of the Maes Building, Beverly Williams, historian, said.
The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Both hardback and
paperback books in many different genres will be on sale.
Proceeds raised will help support the organization in its service pro-
jects.
For more information, call 385-5827.
Students receive scholarships
Three Lamar University women engineers received scholarships
totaling $5,000, Jack Hopper, dean of the College of Engineering,
said.
Each student received one of the Society of Women scholar-
ships. Zvezdana Stojakovic received the Dell Computer Corp.’
Scholarship of $2,000. Nashiha Hrustemovic received the
DaimlerChrysler 2K Renewable Scholarship for $2,000. And, Maya
Sehic received the GTE Foundation Scholarship for $1,000, To be
eligible for these scholarships students must be in good standing
with the university and be enrolled in an engineering or computer
science program class for the 2000-2001 school year.
For more information, call 880-8785.
Support group formed
Local support groups meet every other Thursday at 4 p.m. to
help the survivors of domestic abuse, Cyndi Doleman, spokesper-
son, said.
There are two groups: “A support group for survivors of domes-
tic abuse,” for adults age 18 and up; and “a safe place to talk about
abuse,” for children ages 8 to 18. The support groups meet at the
Victims’ Assistance Center, 1225 Pearl St. Suite 118, in Beaumont.
The groups were formed to meet the needs of the community.
For more information, call 833-3377.
Clothing to be donated
Dryle Dry Cleaning Co. and Alpha Chi Omega are sponsoring a
clothes drive, which will continue through Thursday, Janell
Howland, president of Alpha Chi Omega, said.
Any kind of clothing may be donated. The donations will go to
local Shelters and charities.
For more information, call 924-7532.
Amnesty chapter schedules vigil
On Thursday at 6 p.m., members of St. Matthew’s Episcopal
Chaplaincy and the Lamar chapter of Amnesty International will
gather for a vigil at St. matthew’s Episcopal Center on campus to
remember priests and workers killed in El Salvador on Nov. 16,
1989. Students and community members are welcome to attend.
Deadline for submitting announcements for
UPbriefs is noon of the day one week prior to pub-
lication. Announcements are run as space allows
— no exceptions. Press release forms are avail-
able for organization reporters in the UP office, 200
Setzer Student Center. Information may be
addressed to University Press, P.O. Box 10055,
Beaumont 77710 or by fax to 880-8735. ,
UP briefs compiled by Kacey L. Jordan
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