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RECYCLING continued from page 1 Chapel of Second Chances" because the design was inspired by the "wackiness" of Elvis churches in I^as Vegas. In the spirit of BRING's dedication to recycling and reuse, the chapel will incorporate used building materials from around the community. "We wanted to involve young people to show them that conserva tion can be fun and interesting," BRING Recycling Director Julie Daniel said. "It has been a very suc cessful project." The student team gathered roofing material from the old acoustic shell of the Mult Center and used recycled lumber and Plexiglas donations. Daniel said the chapel has a decon structable design so it can be moved to different locations. After conducting a test assembly at the BRING site in late November, the student team started to re-erect the portable building on campus in front of Pacific Hall yesterday. The building will be completed today. After the reconstruction on cam pus, students will disassemble the chapel, which will be stored until the BRING site is ready. Adjunct Assistant Architecture Pro fessor Michael Cockram, who has worked with the students during the last two months, said he is proud to be a part of the project and the learn ing process. "It's important for architecture students to see the implications of lines on paper," he said. 'It's a really valuable experience, something that needs to happen more often." BRING is currently conducting a capital campaign to continue build ing its new facility and to expand its educational programs and services. In addition to the Chapel of Second Chances, BRING's Planet Improve ment Center will also feature a building that will integrate green building techniques including a sustainable roof, solar design and the incorporation of used building materials. After working with BRING for nine weeks, Wagoner said she is happy to have taken part in the design and con struction of a beautiful and sustain able stmcture. "It's actually a very elegant chapel," she said. "It would be a wonderful place to have a wedding ceremony." To learn more about the "BRING in the Future" Capital Campaign and plans for BRING's Planet Improve ment Center, call (541) 746-3023 or visit www.bringrecycling.org. Contact the business/ science/technology reporter at caronalarab@dailyemerald.com. Second-year architecture graduate student Jon Meendering helps build the 'Chapel of Second Chances,’ an outdoor pavilion being made from recycled goods by architecture students. Danielle Hickey Senior Photogra pher EVERY THURSDAY ONLY IN THE OREGON DAILY EMERALD FUNDS continued from page 1 However, i iernandez said the pro gram is strongly supported by the University, including the College of Education and the University ad ministration. He said the Oregon legislators are pushing for full fund ing as well. The program, which is funded by the ll.S. Department of Education, provides assistance for high school dropouts to obtain their GEDs so they can move on to a university, a community college or a better job. The program also provides students with communication and job search skills. The University's program is resi dential, which means students stay in the residence halls while they at tend HEP classes. There are currently about 22 students living on campus and about 15 are from the commu nity, Hernandez said. He said if the program is cut here, the nearest resi dential program would be in Bakers field, Calif. Eighteen-year-old Amanda Dum mer from Junction City said the program helps migrant workers who have dropped out of high school. "This gives them the opportunity to have a second chance," she said. Dummer said she tried to complete high school, but her grade point aver age was not high enough. She also worked in vineyards, which qualified her for the program. Some form of agricultural work background is one of the requirements, along with being at least 16 years old. Dummer said she hopes this pro gram will help fulfill her goal to go to college and become a nurse. "I knew if 1 came here and did very well, 1 would have a better chance of going to college," she said, adding that she is better able to focus on her schoolwork at the University. Thania Berumen, 20, of Bend and originally from Mexico, said the program is an opportunity for migrant Latinos to prepare for bet ter futures. Berumen, who speaks Spanish and uses a translator for English, said oth ers like her would not be able to go on to college if the program is cut. "The doors will be closed for peo Danielle Hickey Senior Photographer Myrna Luna takes the literature portion of her test for the High School Equivalency Program - a program that may be cut at the end of the academic year. pie to be able to obtain better jobs," she said. She said she hopes to stay at the University and study psychology after she gets herGED. "HEP is a wonderful place that al lows us the opportunity for us to ob tain what we want," Beurman said. HEP Recruiter Armando Bravo said in the long run, it is more beneficial for society if the program continues to operate. 1 le said HEP enrolls students who may fall into the correctional sys tem or the welfare system and helps them become productive members of the community. "If the program's eliminated, what's going to happen to those people?" he said. Hernandez said the University program has an 82 to 89 percent success rate, which is determined by the amount of students who get their GEDs and find work outside of the agricultural field. Twenty-nine students are expected to graduate Today's crossword solution I] < from the program on Thursday. The graduation ceremony is open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. in the EMU Fir Room. I lernandez said he has seen many students move on to different careers, such as attorneys and doctors, and one former student is now the 11EP director in Washington, D.C. Bravo said it is important to move forward even though everyone is wor ried about the program's future. "We are operating and going ahead with business as usual," he said. Contact the higher education/ student life/student affairs reporter atchelseaduncan@dailyemerald.com. Looking for extra holiday money? 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