Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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I . Above, Arts sophomore Cheryl Kessel takes time to visit with an old woman while serving coffee at the center Friendly con- versation is often more welcome than the coffee itself. Below, graduate student Bess Borroma provides mealtime entertain- ment by performing an ethnic dance. 708 Center bonds youth with elderly The 708 Senior Center is a one story storefront room in downtown Omaha. It is staffed entirely by Creighton students. Under the direction of Bill Johnson, of the oblate house, the students plan, pre- pare and serve Saturday meals to 30-40 senior citizens. For many, it is their only meal all weekend. Johnson explains, We have a twofold purpose. We provide the seniors with a meal, education program, and companionship. And secondly, the workers must be a community in themselves. Melody Gardewine, nursing senior and secretary for 708 goes on to say that the center is more than a meal and entertainment program. It ' s the relation- ships formed between the young and old within a mutually caring atmosphere. It is this aspect that makes both groups look forward to the meetings. 26 - Student Life

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Above, Nursing senior Diane Appleseth studies, aware thiat a call from an ailing student might interrupt. Below, Nursing senior Laura Foley. Administering medical help to dormies is a practical supplement to the nursing curriculum. Dorm nurses give added health care Dorm nurse Kelly Korf, below, is familiar with interrupted studies and minor health problems. The dorm nurse program was designed to provide health care for dorm students requiring attention after student heahh closed. Three senior nursing students, Kelli Korf, Laura Foley, and Diane Appleseth, pro- vided this service to all dorms, including Sheridan and the Palms. One dorm nurse was on duty nightly and on weekends and stayed on campus to receive calls by telephone or pages on the beeper she carried. Occasionally calls came in which required advice only the dorm nurses could give. That ' s what we ' re here for. I ' m glad the service was utilized more this year than it has been in past years, Foley said. Experience was seen by Foley as an advantage of the job. You really sharpen your assessment skills. The service provided by the dorm nurses enhanced and promoted student health. Student Life - 25

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Clarence combines service and smile At right, with picl in hand, Clarence curbs the litter problem for Creighton. Creighton students knew him by his famiUar smile and Good Morning . The man behind the pleasantries was Clarence F. Lawshee, university groundskeeper. Employed by Creighton since May of 1974, Clar- ence maintained the campus grounds. Students wel- comed the sight of Clarence and his wheelbarrel. Not only did Clarence beautify Creighton, he also cheered the students with his friendly smile and jovial conver- sation. Clarence enjoyed the job because he loves the outdoors but he insisted that one must do a job right, or not do it at all. Clarence and his cart - an effective combination for campus maintenance. Student Life - 27