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TT1 1 E ngineers sponsor protege program fessional men win open "a two way street" of communication . in a year-long protege program sponsored by the College of Engineering says James S. Blacbman, associate dean. The five-year-old program, which matches students with professionals in their field, allows "discussions and observations on both parts," he added. Under the program, Blackmail explained, "students are given the privilege of spending time with those in their field and finding out what happens after graduation. This usually involves visits to the engineer's office or luncheons." The student is conversely host to the professional at meetings of the student pro fessional societies, enabling the guest to learn acout modern educational techniques 1 n engineering, Blacbman con tinued. The amount of time the stu dent and professional spend together "depends on the con venience to tue individuals." The idea for the program was generated by a student Bill Soufal, BLa:kman said, and "it's a student operated pro gram for the most part." Brad Banak, a senior in mechanical engineering, is the student officer on the engineering executive board which directs the program. Students who wish to participate in the program ap ply to the student professional society in their department. Officers of these societies in terview the applicants and base their choices on the applicant's "interest In practical rather than textbook learning," said Bartak. The students grade-point has no bearing on the choice, although those with a high average usually have more time to participate. He added that freshman don't usually apply to the program. The professional participants are chosen by the chairmen of e n g i neering departments, Music dept. presents two holiday concerts Within the next week the University Department o f Music will present two pro grams that are open to the public and free. On Sunday at 3 and 4:30 p.m., the University Singers under the direction of E. F. Jenkins, professor of voice, will present a Christmas Carol Concert at Kimball Hall. Though all the free tickets are gone, the public is still invited to attend. On Tuesday at 8 p.m., there will be a free faculty recital featuring Auden Ravnan, pianist The recital will also be at Kimball Hall. ViSTA NEEDS LAWYERS TOO ! ! ! For information and applications . . see the recruiters at LAW COLLEGE DEC. 7, 9:00-4:30 7 m . Bartak said. Most of these men are personal contacts of the faculty through the professional societies, or their consulting work for the University, he added. The program Is college-wide and involves two students each from the chemical, electrical, industrial, management systems, agricultural and mechanical engineering departments The program is bandied through the dean's office, but some departments are starting separate programs due to the large student demand, Blackmail said. Bartak participated in the program last year and said it was a good experience. "It showed me a lot of things I hadn't seen before." The program officially ends in the Spring with the E-Week banquet, Bai tak concluded. NEBRASKA UNION Kn UN OWL $255. (tax included) ($275.00 (tax included) for married students, faculty and staff) Leave Monday, December 28 and return Saturday January 2, 1971 Price includes: Roundtrip transportation by Frontier 727 from Lincoln to Ft. Lauderdale Five Nights lodging at the Sheraton-Hilton in Ft. Lauderdale Ticket to the Orange Bowl Game and Parade Bus Transportation to the Game and Parade Insurance Sign up NOW in the PROGRAM OFFICE NEBRASKA UNION Room 128 472-2456 f M MWBWD Yy SAW MORE!! o LOWEST PRICES ON CIGARETTES o ICE CUBES ALWAYS READY-50 BAG o t.'0 BETTER GAS SOLD . . . ANYWHERE DIVIDEND 16th & P Sts. We Never Close FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1970 THE NEBRASKAN PAGE 11
