The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, September 23, 1996, Page 7, Image 7

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Awards ? studen Halftime Cer The spirit, dedication and teamwork shown by USC student organizations isn't something that's evident solely during Homecoming Week. Instead, the 250 student organizations at USC make contributions throughout the year to better Carolina and the Columbia community. Members of some organizations cleanup local highways, while members from other organizations work with disabled children. Each year the Homecoming Commission recognizes the efforts of three organizations, that really stand out, during the Halftime Awards Ceremony. What better way to congratulate your USCDepa Scient The Department of Biological Sciences will be offering tours of two USC research facilities on Friday, September 27. From 11 a.m. until noon, visitors are invited to tour the Gordon Belser Arboretum. This 7-acre parcel represents the largest single greenspace within /" iHr lirv-iitc r\f CnlnmKii 111V, V~1L^ 111 ill LO W1 V>WlUlliL/ia. liven to d it nr?ani; emony honot 0N4 m Halftime Awards Date: September 28 Time: Halftime Location: Williams-Brice organization for its achievements, than in front of 80,000 people at the Homecoming game? ine community Service Award recognizes a student organization that's brought a needed service to the area, or has increased campus awareness of a social issue. The National and/or rtment of :es offers The parcel was dedicated by W. G. Belser, an alumnus of USC and an amateur botanist. The Department will also offer a tour, also on Friday, of the A.C. Moore Herbarium. The Herbarium features approximately 70,000 preserved plant specimens, including algae, bryophytes, and vascular leserving rations \v best of USC Regional Award goes to a student organization that has received an award or has in any other way been distinguished for any arhievemenf-academic service, leadership- on a national, regional or statewide basis. The Spirit of Carolina Award, also called the "best of the best," recognizes an organization that has excelled in all aspects: participation by its members, leadership and visibility on campus, and spirit. The recipient of this award made notable efforts to improve the Carolina community through its programs and activities. DIVIUglUII > tours plants (ferns, conifers, and flowering plants). The tours are free, but are limited to the first 25 people to register for each tour. To find out more about these tours or to register, contact Dr. John Nelson, curator of the A.C. Moore Herbarium at 7778196. / AV""" \ - KiWK B B But "'UV hail thee. Carolina. an6 sinp thy A^iA praise 'With loyal kfx'otien. rcmemb rjnp the i^ys.' Don't forget to purcnase your Homecoming 1996 T-Shirt $10 Short Sleeve 4??fl A l ?x? Long oieeve Available at the Russell House Information Center and in the University Bookstore at the Russell House