University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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We cUqiver§ ity of College Cl cpiiblu 'n}s look at « ha folks arc saying a bool os. ...the trustees of tomorrow. the future of America. Howard Baker. Majority Leader CSS ...the finest of our future Republican leadership. Bill Armstrong (R-Co) LSS ...the important forum for the exchange of new ideas and for discussion of major issues of concern to all Americans. President Ronald Reagan 150.000 members nationwide Contact Remington (ireen or Paul at 871-4201 DUPB lhe scene is set. The change has begun. Lndcr d namic leadership, the 1987-88 Board of Directors and Committee members have provided the University of Denver with diverse events such as the Nancy Spanier Dance Theater. Spring Fest. Pioneer Days, John Bailey, Jam Kest, John Stockwell, Homecoming, and the NEW DU F0M SOCIETY. 1987-88 Board of Directors Sheila Cargan - President Marci Willard - Nice President Dotty Jones - Marketing Michelle Rose - Cultural Tom Brads - Special Events Mark Bctsan - Films Nicola Sykes • Financial Dave Rkhman - I Diversity ( cuter Entertainment Chris Bolle - Concerts Therese Walweski • Advisor Assistants kartsnn Schramm Ricardo Ckirira Carmen Becker Kevin Stanly Steve Scoia Chock Palmer 20

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News Conference Asks Greeks to ‘Step Forward’ It is now time for you. the sororities and fraternities, to step forward You represent the last vestige of being selected That is leadership. Tom Goodale, vice chancellor for student affairs, set the pace for the Front Range Greek Conference with these opening remarks Saturday. February 20. in the Driscoll University Center Ballroom The conference brought more than 400 gttek students from Colorado. Wyoming. Utah and Montana together to share ideas for the benefit of the entire greek sywcm According to Carolyn McFarland. DU greek advisor, this year's conference proved to be one of the largest in its 15 year history. What began strictly as a Panhcllenic tuMhcring. was extended five years ago to encompass the Inter-Fraternity Council. Each year the conference routes among the Front Range universities. The day was a scries of educational sessions and lectures designed to help sororities and fraternities with crucial decisions involving alcohol, relationships and specific chapter house problems A popular educational lecture was given by Thomas “Sparky Reardon. Associate Dean of Students for the University of Mississippi. The lecture entitled “Will I Still Respect You in the Morning , dealt with attitudes and feelings about relationships, sexual pressures and other sensitive topics. Those who attended fell the day was worthwhile, and served as an example of the positive aspects of living in a greek environment. It opened our eyes up to a lot of pertinent issues that apply to our houses and offered solutions to help us deal with these problems. said Chrissy Pastor, a DelU eta participant Officers and members of Rho Lambda Honor Society, the Inter-Fraternity and Panhcllenic councils. Student Activities and the Front Range Greek Conference advisors organized the event. McFarland commented on the impact that such an event has for the DU greek community. It gave DU grecks the opportunity to have a high caliber conference nght in their back-yard she said 1 think the students had fun meeting people from other schools and enjoyed the chance to discuss pertinent issues with their brothers and sisters from across the region ’ by Shannon Richardson 19

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News Question: What has 226 legs and is an active recruiting force for new students at the University of Denver? Answer: A student organization called CARE. The College Acquqamtance Recruitment Experience (CARE) is a special type or service organization run by DU students in coordination with the Admissions Office CARE allows prospective students a unique opportunity to visit the University and gain first-hand insight into student life through a variety of organizationally sponsored activities. One of the most popular and successful program of CARE is Denver Days During the program about 200 prospective and accepted students slay at DU for a weekend of informational sessions and fun Members of CARE stay in the residence halls with visiting students and provide guidance and insight into the University. Prospective students are given specialized campus tours, and participate in the ultimate DU activity by attending a inday night hockey game This year we improved the tours given dunng the Denver Days program by personalizing them.- said Scott Zelkin. Den- ver Days co-director. Accounting students gave tours to those prospectivcs interested in that field and so on. It was really successful Campus tours arc another vital pan of CARE In the past year, more than 1700 tours were conducted by students. A new tour handbook was compiled and guided students with interesting DU fun facts’ , as well as specific policies of the tour program. A revised housing program, designed to host students overnight was also implemented in coordination with the tour program this year. According to Rhonda Blecher. 1987-1988 CARE co-coordinator, many of the DU students now participating in the tour program do so because of the campus tour they received before they came to school. It's really rewarding for a student to give a tour and find out that he she was responsible in helping a prospective student make the decision to come to DU. Blcchcr said. The High School Outreach and Big Brother Big Sister programs are unique for CARE because they extend beyond CARE membership, and encourage all students to become involved campuswide. The Outreach program had its highest student participation in its history this year. More than 100 students went back to their prospective high schools over winter break and talked with students about DU. The Big Brother Big Sister program also met great success this year with a 70 percent contact rate reported by director Theresa Walsh. Incoming freshmen and transfer students were able to correspond during the summer with a big brother-or big sister- from DU. A celebration in the fall allowed the big brothers and sisters unite with their siblings Overall.CARE had a successful yearof student contact and recruitment. Newly appointed coordinator Eddie Hightower looks forward to expansion in all program areas and hopes to include some all-CARE social activities in next year’s calendar. We want to give something back to the students involved in CARE because they give so much to the organization They really do CARE.- he concluded. By Dawn M. Fowler 21