Thursday, August 31, 2006

Hold Your Horses

Teens often horse around, but USU Counseling Center Director Mary Doty says being around horses can be good for helping youth with mental and emotional ailments. Horses can help delinquent juveniles interact successfully in society, just as pets in prisons help inmates become more receptive to rehabilitation.

For more information, contact Mary Doty, director, Utah State University Counseling Center, 435-797-1012.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Utah State and U of U Wage Blood Battle

Contact: Leah Enzler, 435-797-1709, leahe@cc.usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1719, asusupr@cc.usu.edu

LOGAN — With a goal of collecting 1,000 units of blood and a call for

students to join the “I.V.” League, the fifth annual Blood Battle is

set to begin Monday, Aug. 28 at Utah State University during the

Week of Welcome. Those interested can donate blood from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. in the International and Sunburst Lounges in the Taggart

Student Center.


The Blood Battle is the annual blood drive competition between Utah

State and the University of Utah. The event is conducted by the

American Red Cross and sponsored by the Associated Students of

Utah State University.


“This is a great opportunity for students to get involved and do some

service,” said Leah Enzler, ASUSU service vice president and Blood

Battle coordinator. “It just takes a little time but it can make a huge

difference in someone’s life.”


The blood collected by the American Red Cross during the Blood

Battle will be used to help people locally in addition to aiding the

international organization in its world-wide humanitarian efforts.


The trophy will be presented to the winning school during half time of

the USU vs. U of U football game at Utah State, Sept. 15. Utah State

is the current Blood Battle champion and has won the competition the

past three years.


The Blood Battle is part of the Week of Welcome, a week full of free

food and activities, allowing blood donors to participate in various

events when they give blood. Other activities include free Famous

Aggie Ice Cream, high stakes bingo, a free movie on the HPER field

and an afternoon of food and entertainment on the quad. For more

information, contact the Student Involvement and Leadership Center

located in the TSC in room 326. Send an e-mail to

involvement@usu.edu or call (435) 797-2912.

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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Stay Green the Water Wise Way

USU researchers have developed a do-it-yourself water conservation program that can reduce outdoor water usage by up to 50 percent. Using sprinkler performance evaluation catch cups, a homeowner can measure how much water is being applied to an area of lawn and then adjust watering time accordingly.

For more information, contact Kelly Kopp, assistant professor of plants, soils and biometeorolgy, 435-797-1523; or Larry Rupp, department head, plants, soils and biometeorology, 435-797-2099.

View this Research Matters as it appeared in Utah State Today.

Man's Best Friend Lends a Hand

When life starts raining cats and dogs, it might be a good idea to go out and seek the companionship of one, says USU Counseling Center Director Mary Doty. Interacting with animals can lower high blood pressure and stress as well as decrease depression. Among the elderly, the presence of pets can increase alertness, mobility and speech.

For more information, contact Mary Doty, director, Utah State University Counseling Center, 435-797-1012.

View this Research Matters as it appeared on Utah State Today.

Wednesday, August 2, 2006

White Named Associate Director at Center for Integrated Biosystems

Contact: Kenneth White, 435-797-2149, kwhite@cc.usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1350, jacobr@cc.usu.edu

LOGAN - Kenneth White, a Utah State University professor, has been

named associate director for research at the Center for Integrated

BioSystems at Utah State.


The Center for Integrated BioSystems is a research facility serving

agriculture and life sciences. The center also collaborates with and

trains scientists in academia, industry and national laboratories.


White is a professor of reproductive and embryo biology in the

animal, dairy and veterinary sciences department at Utah State.

Most recently, he directed and conducted nuclear transfer work to

produce the first cloned mules in the world.


“Ken’s world-class research and his work with students have had a

profound effect on our university and the academic research

community,” said Noelle Cockett, dean of the College of

Agriculture. “I look forward to many more great things as he takes

on this new position.”


White has authored or co-authored approximately 80 scientific

papers and five book chapters in the area of embryo and

developmental biology. In 2004, he received the Best of State Statue

in Agriculture for his work in cloning.


White replaces Daryll DeWald who has been named head of the

biology department at USU.

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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
View the article in the Herald Journal on August 6, 2006.

Tuesday, August 1, 2006

ASUSU Offers an Education Students Won’t Find in a Classroom

You finish a club meeting and meet up with some friends you met at Aggie B.L.U.E. One of your friends reminds you of a service project coming up and asks you if you are going to watch the movie that the Student Activities Board is showing that night. Another friend wants to know if you can help them campaign for student government and asks you if you have found a date for the dance. And this is only Monday.

The best part is you’re having so much fun that you don’t even realize all of the experience you’re picking up along the way. You’re gaining important skills like teamwork, leadership and time management, things that will serve you your entire life.

A complete education, in and out of the classroom, is one of the benefits you’ll find when you choose to attend Utah State. There are countless ways to get involved, meet new people and simply enjoy life on the best residential campus in the Intermountain West. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a graduate student, the opportunities are waiting for you.
No matter what you want to do, you can do it all. It simply takes a desire to get involved.

Clubs and Activities

Utah State sponsors more than 200 student-run clubs and organizations. Whether you’re interested in intramural sports, honorary societies, religious fellowships or simply hanging out with fun, optimistic people, there is always something for you to do at Utah State. Even if there isn’t already a club for what you want to do, it’s easy to start a new one. In addition, the Student Activities Board plans a wide variety of activities and special events, like concerts, movies and dances like the Howl – Utah State’s famous annual Halloween party.

The HURD

The HURD is Utah State’s brand new spirit club for athletics, club sports and recreation. The HURD was created to promote: involvement in athletics, school spirit, attendance at all athletic events, wearing blue and having fun. There is a $20 fee to join that covers the basic cost to run all of the different programs. With this fee you will receive: an official HURD t-shirt, a discount card to use around Cache Valley, free food at all tailgating and away game parties as well as other events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining please contact Tracey Torman by e-mail at HURD@cc.usu.edu.

Community Service

The Val R. Christensen Service Center is the on campus resource for students who are interested in serving the campus and local community. Whether you’re interested in working with children, the elderly, people with disabilities or just the community in general, there is a service opportunity for you. The center has 16 volunteer programs, such as Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Spanish Ambassadors and many more.

Service-Learning Scholars

Make service and leadership a part of your education. Service-Learning Scholars at Utah State are an elite group of students dedicated to making a difference in their community. Students accepted into this program will earn academic credit for hands-on service-learning experiences. As a Service-Learning Scholar you will apply what you learn in your field of study while addressing issues in your community. To contact Service-Learning, e-mail us at servelearn@cc.usu.edu or call 435-797-2912.

Greek Life

Discover what it means to be Greek, to belong, to serve, to study, to have a great time making memories and life-long friends. Utah State University fraternity and sorority members are part of a community of students and alumni who value character, leadership, scholarship and service. Fraternity and sorority members create a broad network of friends who support and enforce social responsibility. Find your place, be yourself and be a part of something big at Utah State.

Student Government

When students join together, amazing things can happen. That’s the whole idea behind student government. More than most campuses, Utah State students are involved in decisions that affect the university. The Associated Students of Utah State University – otherwise known as ASUSU – is the student voice on campus, focused on continually improving student life at Utah State University. Students participate in student government through the ASUSU Executive Council, the Academic Senate and their respective committees. All that is asked of you is that you never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed students can make a difference, because sometimes that’s the only way.

Aggie B.L.U.E.

With a new twist on an old tradition, this year’s fall leadership program will truly be Building Leaders for University Excellence. This annual two day seminar, held August 21st and 22nd, features activities and small-group workshops to teach students about communication, team building, leadership development and more. To register for this amazing experience, please visit http://a-station.usu.edu/aggieblue.cfm by July 31, 2006.

Leadership House

One of Utah State’s themed residential Community Lifestyles, Leadership House is home to almost 70 student leaders who share experiences, build friendships and improve their skills in communication, collaboration and teamwork. Interested? Apply online at www.housing.usu.edu.

Aggie Leadership Academy

Sponsored by the Val R. Christensen Service Center, the Academy provides intense leadership training during overnight retreats each month. For information, go to http://servicecenter.usu.edu/ala.html.


There are many other leadership opportunities at Utah State, sometimes right under your nose. All it takes is a little determination and a lot of enthusiasm to run for club officer, plan an event, or organize an intramural team. Go for it!

Interested? Contact Us.

The Student Involvement and Leadership Center, located in Room 326 of the Taggart Student Center, serves as the clearinghouse for student involvement and leadership opportunities. Call us at 435-797-2912, e-mail us at involvement@cc.usu.edu or check us out on the web at http://a-station.usu.edu. For more information, contact Tiffany Evans, Director, tiffanye@cc.usu.edu.