By ABIGALE M. ROTHSCHILD
BYU Women, an organization that consists of women who are full-time employees or wives of full-time employees at BYU, will lunch on April 17 in the Skyroom at the Wilkinson Student Center.
Michael Ballam, a professor of music at Utah State University, will be speaking and singing at the luncheon.
Ballam was 24 when he became the youngest recipient of the degree of Doctor of Music with Distinction from Indiana University.
He plays the piano and the oboe.
Jean Smith, treasurer of BYU Women, said most people really enjoy Ballam, and she said she thinks he is wonderful.
“This is a good chance to meet old friends and have a very enjoyable luncheon and program,” Smith said.
Alisha Duncan, 15, a freshman in high school, will be playing the harp for the prelude music.
Marilyn Barton, president of BYU Women, said the aim of the organization is to provide intellectual and social opportunities for its members and to promote the ideals of the university.
Barton said the BYU theme of this year is “Look to the Future,” and she said the subtitle for the theme is “Smell the roses along the way.”
The symbol for this year is the rose, which Barton said are representative of the BYU Women in that they are each unique and beautiful. She also said the thorns of the rose symbolize standards and commitments which are protections against the evils of the world.
Sharon Geurts, program chairman for BYU Women, said that BYU Women ask themselves how they can enjoy the beauty around them and also give service to other people.
New officers will be installed at the closing social.
The luncheon will be an Italian buffet and the cost is $10.
