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

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After classes are over and before socializing can begin, work draws students back to reality f the 4,100 UI payroll checks issued in mid- October of 1983, 1,274 went to students. Part-time jobs could be found by asking directly at campus of- fices or by applying for Work-Study. Becky Smaha of the English Department hired from one to five part-timers, better known as IH, or ir- regular help. If she needed help and a stu- dent had a necessary skill, like typing, she could hire directly. She preferred to hire Work-Study people, because of the 80 per- cent Federal, 20 per- cent institutional fun- ding, but she also had departmental payroll dollars. Those who 26 stayed more than a year and did good work could get a raise from the $3.35 minimum wage. Their hours are now assign- ed; they can no longer work at irregular times. Work-Study Director Dan Davenport said 790 students had jobs. They earned $633,000, working from 12 to 15 hours each week. Davenport said a job gives students an iden- tity, something to do beyond the routine of study and dorm. When possible, students chose a job that fit their time and interests. They are oriented by the super- visor, who depends on them to be punctual and to work well. Grilling success. Cooking at the SUB grill counter and being a stu- dent worked out pro- fitably for Scott Dunmire. (Photo by J. Yost) Campus Work Studies have shown that students who work perform better academically and are more likely to stay in school than those who receive other kinds of financial aid. Work-Study operated at the same budget level, but tuition and other costs rose, mak- ing it necessary to give $700 less of the needed funds per student. Davenport said it is university policy to provide 50 percent gift and 50 percent self. Working your way through school is a reality to many UI students. Although it may not be easy, it does at least pay the bills. June Sawyer ll Study break. Some campus jobs allow time for studying while on duty, as Marlene Plank discovered at the SUB In- formation Desk. (Photo by J. Yost) - 1 Wu E CREATINE nimm UMPE un

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The dancer must search his soul to find the Essence of the dance rchesis. How could one word begin to des- cribe the expression of the inner self through movements put to music? In the '60s and 70s the UI Dance Department adopted the Greek word or- chesis, meaning ex- pressive gesture. An idea becomes a motion, with a style of expression that is fresh and alive. They must take the essence of the dance, not the dance itself, said Diane Walker, coordinator of the Dance Theater. The students who auditioned for the dance theater perfor- mances were not all dance majors. In fact, most of the dancers were in fields unrelated to the per- forming arts. Dancers with majors in nutri- tion, forestry, com- munication and biology tried out for the show. Walker said their dancing was a way to balance academic growth with personal growth. “There is no score to follow, no script to read,” Walker explain- ed. “These students must keep everything inside them, and each time they perform a dance they must live it again. There is always a struggle and growth.” Walker said the dance concerts were collages of each dance student’s work. The students did not sit down ahead of time and discuss what they were going to do. They chose a piece and worked with it, often not discovering what the others were doing until the first trial run for Walker and the ex- ecutive committee. After the first show- ing, the work began. Technical crews were organized, lighting designed, costumes chosen. Dances were until the polished dancer could con- sistently produce a move or be able to create one within the mood of the dance. “We strive for the best performance we can have with the resources available to us, Walker said. Funds for sets costumes and materials came from ticket sales. Walker said a large perfor- mance usually cost around $2000, com- pared to the $4000 a concert could cost if the group did not have the UI Theater's lighting and building at it'S disposal. We receive little out- side support, Walker said, although we now have an alumnus who has given us enough funds to set up a scholarship program — until it runs out. We also make it a point to withhold at least $100 each semester from our concerts to grant à scholarship to one of and A cultural touch. Shari Nelson and the Main Street Dance Company us- ed an African tribal dance for a fast-paced finale to “University Dance Theatre and Friends.” (Photo by J. Yost) the students. We feel its important to give them something in return for the efforts and time they have contributed.” This year the Dance Theater had help from the American Festival Ballet troupe and the Main Street Dance Company. Walker said the influence of so many dance com- panies in one com- munity, and the results of their bringing pro- fessional groups to the Palouse area had developed a sophisticated dance au- dience in Moscow. Walker did not feel the presence of so many companies hurt attendance. Different people go to different things. We of- fer a variety and will continue to do so. Hav- ing themes, or staying with one form of dance, are too limiting for a student dancer to grow and learn. Gwen Powell E Grace in space. Program director Diane Walker choreographed The Velvet Prism” herself to incorporate ballet into an experiment with space and expres- sion. (Photo by J. Yost) Dance Theater 25

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Cashing in. On-campus jobs help many students make it financially. Working at the Satellite SUB, Brenda Boius-Williams rings up a iellow student's pur- chases. (Photo by J. Yost) Setting up. Doubling as a waiter at the SUB Blue Bucket helps ease the financial strain for Ali Maoyeri. (Photo by J. Yost) Boxed in. Boxes and paperwork have Linda Warren sur- rounded in the Library Circulation Department where she works. (Photo by J. Yost) Campus Work 2 7