Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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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

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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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r,. Counseling Center services students At right, Bill Fox and Geri McGuin look on as Mary Magnuson reviews some counseling material. The Counseling Center helps to pinpoint students ' vocational interests, as well as helping them deal with social and academic stress. Above, a student fills out an interest inventory which could aid her in establishing job-oriented goals. Below are some of the reference materials available at the Counseling Center The Counseling Center has made several changes in programming this year. Dr. Charlene Erskine served as the new director of the center. The Center also moved from the Administration Building to the Kiewit Hall recreation room. Erskine felt that because of the move closer to the dorms, more students dropped by to see vi hat was going on. We have seen more students this fall than in the six years I ' ve been here, said Erskine. 28 - Student Life