University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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12 129 ; — CHEERLEADERS from all over the Indiand Em- pire attended a workshop sponsored by the U.S.A. Cheerleading Association at the UI during the summer. Summer Sweating Out the GPA ummer is a special time in Moscow Most university students have left town, and the pace of life slows down considerably Life on campus is far from boring, though Classes are in session most of the summer, and studying is a major preoccupation. Many summer session classes are ac- celerated, which meant some courses had major exams every week. The university selected its courses in con- junction with WSU, and the two schools published a joint bulletin. Paul Kaus, direc- tor of the UI summer session, said the joint offerings with WSU meant “‘a wider variety of offerings were made available at the two universities.”’ Another addition to the summer scene, although an unwelcome one, was the dramatic rise in fees for summer session courses. Prior to 1981 the university charg- ed a flat fee of $136, which was changed to a per credit fee of $27 for residents. An in state student who paid $136 for 10 credits in 1980, paid $270 for those same 10 credits a year later. Despite the higher cost, enrollment was up by about 10 percent. Classes weren't the only summer ac- tivities, though. Many of the schools and col- leges of the university offered camps and seminars for high school students, including JETS, several music camps, and the cheerleading camps The Hartung Theatre presented a sum- mer season of four plays in repertory. The shows, which played in late July and early August, were: A Far Country, Picnic. Same Time Next Year, and Hayfever. The shows were very popular, and well attended. Pullman was also home to a summer theatre season, with several plays on stage at WSU, attracting UI students. The School of Music hosted several high school music camps, as well as reqular undergraduate and graduate level courses. The various programs offered by the music school resulted in many concerts and recitals throughout the summer. Aside from the cultural offerings, the university also sponsored a series of barbe- ques and picnics, and many special outings such as hikes, cruises, canoeing, and camp- ing trips. All the classes, trips, concerts, and plays came to an end, with August, and the ad- vent of the fall semester. In the second and third weeks of August new and returning students poured into Moscow looking for rush activities, housing, and jobs, and bring the quiet of summer to an end.0

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LAZY SPRING AFTERNOONS made it difficult for most students to study, but Mike Cherasia solves the problem by taking his books outside. Ci: A Place For You hy did you come to the UI? Well, it could be because you live in Moscow or in one of the nearby towns. Or it could be that even though the price of education is rising, the Ul has so far managed to keep its prices down. It's also possible that you were attracted by the wide variety of courses and programs offered here, not to mention the Ul’s well recognized academic standing. As one exchange student from Kansas said, “The courses in my major are better than back home. I might even try to transfer here for good. I’m very impressed.”” But no matter what the original reason for coming, once you step foot on the campus you are in- variably swept away by the natural beauty of the Ul. One student from California temarked with wonder, “All those trees!”’ Despite the fine colleges and universities in their home states, students from all across the United States come to the UI. Along with the presence of students from California to Maine, the UI has also at- tracted a wide variety of international students, giving the students at the UI a wonderful opportunity to experience the multitude of cultures represented here. How does a small university like the UI keep all these students entertained? By of- fering the widest range of activities possible. The students at the Ul can spend an evening cheering on the Vandals, enjoying one of the many concerts or plays on campus or taking in a movie at one of the Moscow-Pullman theatres. With so many things to offer the UI is always a busy place. But amidst the hubbub of getting to class and getting the grades beats the heart of the UI — the students. No matter what the university offers in the way of classes and activities it's the people that make it different from all the rest. Not just the students but the faculty too make the UI special. “They seem genuinely concerned about the needs of students. | know that sounds trite, but it’s true. | like that,” remarked Mark Johnson. Perhaps the UI is suffering from the finan- cial squeeze but then so are all the other universities. However, it’s not the money that makes us the UI. As one transplant from Texas said it, “The school is good, the town is nice, and | like the profs. But what I like most are ... the People.” MUSIC BLASTS across the lawn as Frank Mortez demonstrates his talents from a top story window. Idaho Life 11

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FEWER STUDENTS made registration for the summer session easier on both students and faculty. DRAMA STUDENTS Sheila McDevitta, Mary Tharp and Peter Sprague perform in Hayfever, an outstanding production staged by the drama department over the summer. oe pees: 4A ee ALTHO CE 40 Summer 13