INSIDE Prof. Maher has numerous roles going forward...... 2 Beeson, Humphrey address new students...... 8-10 PittNewspaper of the University of PittsburghChronicle Volume XI • Number 23 • September 7, 2010 DeJong, Manfredi, and Sbragia Spotlight on Research Named Pitt Vice Provosts Excellence in Research: beyond scholarly and instructional activities: He has served as a member of or representa- From Collaboration to tive to the University Planning and Budget- ing Committee’s Parameters Subcommittee, the Advisory Committee for the Admission Transformation of Student Athletes, the NCAA Athletics By Patricia E. Beeson Certification Subcommittee on Academic Integrity, the Faculty Admissions Support One of the primary ways in which Team, and the Budget Committee of the Pitt the University of Pittsburgh continues to Board of Trustees. build on its strengths as one of the nation’s DeJong is the recipient of numerous leading public research universities is by awards and honors, including the Schen- striving for excellence in research. While ker Award for Outstanding Teaching of the University has long been noted for the Principles of Economics (University of excellence of its discipline-based research Pittsburgh, 1993), the Dissertation Sup- and scholarship, one of Pitt’s achievements port Award (National Bureau of Economic also has been the development over time of Research, 1989), and the Paul R. Olson an environment in which teams of eminent Award for Excellence in Scholarship (Uni- researchers are encouraged to work together versity of Iowa, 1988). He is a member of on major challenges. the American Economic Association, the Working from a position of strength American Statistical Association, and the in the disciplines and reaching beyond Econometric Society. traditional research boundaries to create DeJong earned his Bachelor of Arts academic partnerships help Pitt fulfill its MIKE DRAZDZINSKI/CIDDE degree, summa cum laude, from Central mission as a research university: to advance From left: Juan J. Manfredi, Patricia E. Beeson, David N. DeJong, and Alberta M. Sbragia College in Iowa in 1985 and his doctorate learning by extending the frontiers of from the University of Iowa in 1989, both knowledge and creative endeavor. Because in economics. University of Pittsburgh Provost and key questions often occur at the intersec- Research. He has published widely in the tion of various disciplines, it is increasingly Senior Vice Chancellor Patricia E. Beeson top general-interest journals in economics Juan J. Manfredi has chosen Pitt faculty members to fill important for researchers to work in teams as well as in the leading field journals. In In his new position as vice provost for to try to answer these complex questions. three key academic administrative posts addition to writing more than 40 published undergraduate studies, Manfredi will draw within the University. Pitt professor David The Excellence in Research series refereed journal articles, he is the coauthor on his more than 20 years as a distinguished that will be published monthly in the Pitt N. DeJong, chair of the Department of of the textbook Structural Macroeconomics scholar, teacher, and administrator to oversee Economics, is the new vice provost for aca- Chronicle, beginning today, will highlight (Princeton University Press, 2007). He also the educational programs serving Pitt’s larg- these kinds of collaborative endeavors. Spe- demic planning and resources management. served as associate editor of the Journal est student cohort. Mathematics professor Juan J. Manfredi, cifically, the series will explore the broad of Business and Economic Statistics from “I have great confidence in Dr. Man- multidisciplinary research categories in associate dean for undergraduate studies 2000 to 2006. fredi’s academic and organizational leader- in Pitt’s School of Arts and Sciences, has which Pitt is a leader or is positioning itself DeJong utilizes his expertise in eco- ship,” Beeson said. “He shares my strong as a leader. (Story on page 3) been named vice provost for undergradu- nomics to assist in maintaining the Uni- commitment to student achievement and ate studies. And Alberta M. Sbragia—the It takes a large number of researchers— versity of Pittsburgh’s U.S. gross domestic has the energy and experience to help us sometimes working together, sometimes inaugural holder of the Mark A. Nordenberg product (GDP) forecasting model, which continue to build on the University’s exist- University Chair, Jean Monnet Chair ad separately, but all aware of one another’s is accessible at www.dhariharan.info/dhlr/ ing strengths and priorities in undergradu- work—to define a leadership position. To personam, professor of political science, and index.php. This model has proven useful ate education. I very much look forward to director of the European Studies Center and facilitate that kind of collaboration, Pitt has for identifying postwar economic cycles and working with him.” created a number of new cross-disciplinary, the European Union Center of Excellence at business-cycle turning points identified by Deeply engaged in undergraduate edu- the University—has been tapped to serve as cross-school centers in recent years in such the National Bureau of Economic Research. areas as energy, simulation and modeling, vice provost for graduate studies. DeJong’s service to the University goes Continued on page 2 The appointments mark Beeson’s first and global health, to name a few. major staffing decisions since she assumed Infrastructure investments also con- her new duties as provost on Aug. 15. tribute to the progress of the University’s A Q&A With Provost Patricia E. Beeson research programs, with a number of major David N. DeJong capital projects helping to foster multidisci- DeJong joined Pitt as an assistant pro- Less than two weeks into your administration, you’ve filled three key senior staff positions: plinary research, including: the Biomedical fessor in Arts and Sciences’ Department of vice provosts for undergraduate and graduate education and for academic planning and resources Science Tower 3, a model of functional, Economics in 1989; he was promoted to pro- management. How do these three hires position you as you begin your first year as Pitt’s provost? flexible laboratory space; the addition and fessor in 2001 and has served as chair of the ongoing renovations to the Chevron Sci- I am delighted that I have been able to recruit for these positions—from a very impressive pool of candi- ence Center that will advance research in department since 2006. He has served as a dates—such talented, dedicated, and respected individuals as David DeJong, Juan Manfredi, and Alberta Sbragia. I visiting professor at three distinguished for- chemistry, including collaborative work in eign institutions: the Institute for Advanced know they are fully committed to advancing the academic mission of the University and working in a collaborative drug discovery; the addition to and con- Studies in Vienna; DiTella University in leadership environment. Each of the new vice provosts is a strong fit for his or her role, bringing academic values tinuing renovations of Benedum Hall to Buenos Aires; and the Kiel Institute for the as well as administrative experience to the position. This has been acknowledged in the very positive responses advance engineering research with a focus World Economy in Kiel, Germany. to these appointments that I’ve received from the University community across all of our campuses. Finally, let me on energy, sustainability, and nanotechnol- “Dr. DeJong shares my strong com- say I am gratified that we are able get our full team in place at the beginning of this new academic year, which, ogy; and the current renovations to the mid-campus complex with a focus on basic mitment to the value of academic planning I think, positions us to make an orderly transition of leadership and gets us off to a positive and successful start. within the University and the effective and applied research in physics and geology, integration of that planning with strategic You have been at Pitt more than 25 years now, long enough to see the University change in including nanoscience. Other important use of our resources,” Beeson said. “I am projects for research include additions to many ways. As Pitt’s new chief academic officer, what key aspects of that role do you think are and renovations in Clapp/Langley/Crawford looking forward to his important contribu- important to focus on in the years ahead? tions to our senior staff team.” Halls and future work in Salk Hall and in DeJong’s research focuses on mac- My first and highest priority is to maintain the momentum that has been established over the past 15 years. Parran/Crabtree Halls, all of which play roeconomics, econometrics, and transi- The University of Pittsburgh has had unprecedented success during that time, and we will continue to build on that a critical part in our continued pursuit of tion economics. He specifically focuses strong foundation, moving to even higher levels of excellence and solidifying our reputation as one of the very excellence in research. on the formal statistical implementation best public research universities in the country. The most important role of a Provost, I think, is to keep everyone Why is multidisciplinary research of theoretical models for the purpose of focused on the core academic mission of the University. We take very seriously our mission to provide high-quality of value to us as a university? Because it forecasting aggregate economic activity. further enhances the conditions that allow undergraduate programs that will prepare students for meaningful and productive lives and to offer graduate and teaching and learning, research and discov- He has received grants from the National professional programs that will prepare our graduates to be highly skilled professionals and leaders in a broad range Science Foundation and the National ery to flourish. It is not only the quality of Council for Eurasian and East European Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 2 • Pitt Chronicle • September 7, 2010 Professor and Provost Emeritus James V. Maher A Q&A With Provost Patricia E. Beeson Continued from page 1 To Continue Contributing Expertise to Pitt Senior of fields. In research, we will continue to focus on supporting an environment that results in high-impact research and scholarly and creative output that address some of the most pressing issues in many areas of endeavor. And Leadership on Science, Energy, Other Key Areas we will continue to engage with external constituencies by finding ways to use our knowledge and expertise for that they expect the betterment of our communities—local, national, and global. Prof. Maher to function in the role Given the number of activities that will be demanding your attention in your first year, what of a “senior sci- are some of the specific things you would like to accomplish? ence advisor.” He One of my main goals this year, as I bring on board three new vice provosts, is to build a strong, effective, has also agreed to and efficient team in our office and, with the Council of Deans, to develop an agenda to further advance the benchmark cer- institution. I have already begun conversations with deans, presidents, and directors on possible new ideas for tain of the Univer- sity’s technology initiatives that we might embark upon in the months ahead. In this next year, I also anticipate that we will be transfer policies making progress on many of our multidisciplinary research initiatives—including energy, simulation and modeling, against best prac- and others. I am particularly excited about our new University-wide plan to guide Pitt’s global and international tices nationwide initiatives, and I expect to be providing updates on our progress. (Editor’s note: This issue of the Pitt Chronicle and to maintain provides a detailed look at the extent to which an international and global perspective already permeates the a leadership role University.) Finally, the University’s accreditation review process begins in earnest this year, and for the next 12 in Pitt’s emerging months, many individuals in our University community will be focused on preparing a self-study report. So that energy initiatives. is something we absolutely will accomplish. The Chancellor and Provost Beeson said Less than a month into your role as Pitt’s provost, you welcomed your first new class of they also plan to students. What about that has been most exciting, most unexpected? make use of Prof. Maher’s nearly 10 This academic year is off to an excellent start. The staff in Admissions and Financial Aid did a terrific job /CIDDE years of service as reaching out to promising students, helping them to understand what Pitt has to offer and to see themselves as a member of the a part of this campus. Student Affairs helped to ease the transition for our students through a wonderful series Middle States Com- of motivating and informational events. And Arrival Survival is now such a well-honed machine that we barely JOE KAPELEWSKI mission on Higher noticed the impact of more than 3,500 new residents moving onto campus. At this year’s orientation, I spent a Education as Pitt lot of time talking with parents. They told me about their many positive experiences with Pitt and, as a result, From left: Professor and Provost Emeritus James V. Maher, Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg, prepares for its own how comfortable they are leaving their students here (though they still had worried looks on their faces). And and Provost Patricia E. Beeson upcoming accredi- this time it struck me maybe more than it ever did before: We have to deliver. We have a great responsibility to tation visit. these families. It is critical for us to continue to build even stronger academic programs and to align experiences Prof. James V. Maher, who stepped “As is absolutely clear from his long down as the University of Pittsburgh’s outside the classroom with the academic goals we have for our undergraduates, providing for them the founda- record of distinguished service as provost, provost and senior vice chancellor on Aug. Jim Maher is a unique institutional asset,” tions they need for successful lives. That is our value and our promise, and it is both exciting and sobering to be 15, will continue to contribute to the work Chancellor Nordenberg said. the provost of an institution in which so much trust is given. of the University’s senior leadership team. “Our University is so large and com- During your time at Pitt, you’ve been successful as a faculty member and as an administrator, Even as then-Provost Maher was plex, with so many challenges to meet, preparing during the summer to leave the that Jim’s willingness to help us deal with both at the school level and at the University level. What did you find rewarding in your past roles office that he had held for the past 16 years, particular issues, tied to his experience and what do you expect to be the most rewarding aspect of this position? Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg and then- and expertise, can only add strength to Let me first say that one of the things I’ve truly enjoyed in all of my roles at Pitt has been the opportunity to Provost-Elect Patricia A. Beeson discussed our overall team,” Provost Beeson added. work closely with so many accomplished individuals from such diverse backgrounds and with such broad interests. Prof. Maher’s future role in the life of the For his part, Prof. Maher has indicated I look forward to that continuing. During my years here, I have learned what is special about great universities, University. that he welcomes the opportunity to con- Prof. Maher plans to return to teach- particularly this one. So I expect that the most fulfilling aspect of my new role will be helping to create the environ- tinue partnering with his administrative ing within the University. But his years colleagues on issues that matter to him ments and provide the resources that will enable all members of the Pitt community to continue to move toward of experience and knowledge about many and in ways that are compatible with his excellence and take advantage of the enormous opportunities provided by a University of our caliber and character. fields will be tapped in a number of ways. desire to return to a life that also includes The Chancellor and Provost have indicated teaching and writing. Excellence in Research Pitt Names New Vice Provosts Continued from page 1 the faculty that makes a university great; Continued from page 1 it is also the quality of their interactions cation since joining Pitt’s faculty in 1989, ing the American Mathematical Society, the 2005, the center was elevated to the status with each other and with their students. Manfredi has been recognized for his innova- Mathematical Association of America, the of a European Union Center of Excellence. Leading-edge scholarship and the growth tive work teaching undergraduate calculus; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathemat- “I am extremely pleased that such of knowledge depend upon discussion and he received the Chancellor’s Distinguished ics, and the American Association for the a highly respected academic leader has debate, incorporating multiple perspectives, Teaching Award in 1994. Manfredi was Advancement of Science. accepted my invitation to join our senior theories, and approaches. Pitt is uniquely instrumental, among his other efforts, in Manfredi earned his bachelor’s degree staff team,” said Beeson. “Dr. Sbragia holds positioned to do this kind of collaborative establishing an electronic calculus classroom in mathematics from the Universidad Com- herself and others to notably high standards research, fostering excellence throughout that includes an electronic textbook and elec- plutense de Madrid in 1979 and his master’s and shares my commitment to the graduate our academic community. tronic submission of homework and exams and PhD degrees in mathematics from and professional education that is at the heart and for running symbolic computation soft- Washington University in St. Louis in 1984 of Pitt’s impact on the future of academic ware on a variety of computing platforms. He and 1986, respectively. Since coming to Pitt, scholarship and the professions.” also has served as a mentor to undergraduate Manfredi was promoted to full professor in Sbragia’s strengths as a teacher and student researchers. 1998 and has held visiting professorships at mentor have been recognized internationally, PittChronicle Manfredi has a strong record of adminis- such other renowned institutions of higher through such awards as the Jean Monnet Newspaper of the University of Pittsburgh trative experience as chair of the Department education as Northwestern University. Chair, granted in recognition of her teaching of Mathematics from 2005 to 2007, as a two- and research related to the European Union, PUBLISHER Robert Hill time NSF program director, and, since 2007, Alberta M. Sbragia and Universitywide, as the first holder of the ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER John Harvith as associate dean of undergraduate studies One of the world’s foremost experts on Nordenberg Chair and the 2001 Apple for the EXECUTIVE EDITOR Linda K. Schmitmeyer in Arts and Sciences, where he strengthened European politics and economics and a lead- Teacher Award. EDITOR Jane-Ellen Robinet the undergraduate advising program and led ing authority on the teaching of international Sbragia authored or coauthored several ART DIRECTOR Gary Cravener the assessment of student-learning outcomes. affairs, Sbragia joined Pitt’s faculty in 1974 books and numerous book chapters and arti- STAFF WRITERS Sharon S. Blake As a scholar, Manfredi has focused his and taught American and European urban cles and has presented more than 200 papers John Fedele research on nonlinear partial differential politics and policy. In 1983, she was a visit- and speeches around the globe. Her areas of Morgan Kelly equations, nonlinear potential theory, and, ing associate professor at Harvard Univer- expertise include comparative politics, with Amanda Leff more recently, their stochastic games inter- sity; she returned to Pitt the following year, a focus on Western Europe; comparative Anthony M. Moore pretations. He has an extensive publication to become director of Pitt’s West European regionalism; European Union politics; and Patricia Lomando White history, as well as strong research support Studies Program, now Pitt’s European Stud- comparative federalism. She is a member of CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jeffery Fraser from the National Science Foundation (NSF). ies Center. From 1993 to 1995, she chaired several professional journals’ editorial and HAPPENINGS EDITOR Jane-Ellen Robinet He has served as a colloquium lecturer or the European Union Studies Association, the advisory boards. The Pitt Chronicle is published throughout the year by invited speaker at universities and confer- foremost national association for experts in Sbragia earned her undergraduate degree University News and Magazines, University of Pittsburgh, ences around the world. Most recently, he that field. Because of her leadership in the from Holy Names College in Oakland, Calif., 400 Craig Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, was an invited speaker on the evolution of organization, the association is now head- after spending her junior year studying at Phone: 412-624-1033, Fax: 412-624-4895, interfaces in Sapporo, Japan, and at a partial quartered at Pitt. the Sorbonne in Paris. She earned her PhD E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.chronicle.pitt.edu differential equations conference in Parma, In 1998, Sbragia was named director in political science from the University The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal Italy. of Pitt’s European Union Center, one of the of Wisconsin, where her doctoral studies opportunity institution that does not discriminate upon any Manfredi is a member of a number of original 10 such centers in the United States included her pursuit of research in Italy as a basis prohibited by law. prestigious professional associations, includ- funded by the European Commission. In Fulbright Scholar. September 7, 2010 • University of Pittsburgh • 3

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tional education and research, Pitt recog- expertise to the fluid and complex issues nized more than a half century ago that beyond U.S. borders, UCIS has emerged as an American academic institution of merit a leader in advancing international research cannot isolate itself from issues and opportu- and education programs in the arts, sciences, nities that arise beyond U.S. borders and set humanities, and professions, with an empha- in motion a strategy that over time made the sis on multidisciplinary collaboration. University one of the most highly regarded “UCIS is designed to pull people in international and global research and together to work on common questions,” education. says UCIS Director Lawrence Feick. “It is “Because a well-educated student intrinsically multidisciplinary and driven by should be prepared to function in an increas- a set of global, regional, and thematic foci.” ingly integrated world, we want every stu- At UCIS’ core are four centers renowned dent receiving a Pitt diploma to be sophis- for their expertise in regional studies: ticated in international issues,” says Pitt Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Patricia American Studies, Center for Russian and A. Beeson. “We also East European Studies, want our faculty to and European Stud- be highly qualified to Pitt's International ies Center. Each ranks educate our students among the elite in its on those issues, and Coordination Council— area of study, having we encourage and sup- in the past earned des- port them to pursue comprising the leadership of ignation as National research questions that Resource Center (NRC) involve other parts of Pitt's schools and other by the U.S. Department the world.” of Education. This year To those ends, academic units—developed UCIS’ Global Studies Pitt embeds global and a universitywide plan to Program was desig- international research nated an NRC for the and education within guide global and international first time, and two other its disciplines, schools, centers were redesig- and departments—and initiatives across Pitt's cam- nated. UCIS is also ensures that those ini- home to a European tiatives are adequately puses, ensuring that such ini- Union Center of Excel- supported—so that lence (EUCE), one of today, an international tiatives are today inextricably only 11 such institutions research component woven into the fabric of the in the United States is found in nearly funded by the European every department and University and lie near the Union. school, from anthro- The mission of pology, history, medi- core of its mission. The key UCIS is to integrate cine, and public health and support interna- to engineering, law, network for these endeavors tional scholarship, and business. including research and Pitt’s Interna- is provided by the University teaching, in addition to tional Coordination Center for International Stud- public service. Com- Council—comprising prehensive in scope, the leadership of Pitt’s ies, which focuses on specific UCIS’ reach extends By Jeffery Fraser schools and other aca- to schools and other demic units—devel- fields of study or regions of jointly sponsored and In sub-Saharan Africa, where the spread influenza, health officials call upon Pitt’s oped a universitywide affiliated units across of HIV lingers as a public health crisis Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) to plan to guide global the world and offers opera- campus. It coordinates stunning in its scope, Pitt professor Sharon assemble a team of experts to perform com- and international ini- tional support. international education Hillier leads a study to test the effective- puter modeling and simulation of epidemic tiatives across Pitt’s curricula and provides ness of topical microbi- control strategies. campuses, ensuring a home to support such cides and antiretroviral With the world that such initiatives services as Pitt’s Study drugs in stopping the An established leader in d r a w i n g e v e r are today inextricably woven into the fabric Abroad Program. Many other U.S. research spread of the virus. closer—infectious of the University and lie near the core of its universities have since adopted this design, I n t h e I n d i a n international education and diseases moving mission. The plan provides a foundation that, which was unique when UCIS opened its Hi malayas, where like lightning from according to Beeson, “clarifies our intention doors more than four decades ago. earthquakes wreak research, Pitt recognized more an isolated outbreak and offers guidance to anyone pursuing these UCIS does not have its own faculty; it havoc on concrete and to a pandemic, sov- kinds of projects.” The key network for these has faculty affiliates from across the Uni- masonry buildings, than a half century ago that an ereign debt crises endeavors is provided by the universitywide versity, connecting more than 600 members Pitt engineering stu- roiling international center UCIS (University Center for Interna- with opportunities to advance their work dents ally themselves American academic institution markets, and remote tional Studies) and focuses on specific fields in international scholarship. It awards with students from of merit cannot isolate itself bands of extremists of study or regions of the world and offers academic certificates to students who suc- the Indian Institute of disrupting interna- operational support. cessfully complete specialized courses of Technology in Kanpur from issues and opportunities tional travel—Pitt international study while pursuing degrees to promote building has long understood International Centers of from schools across the University with bamboo, which is that arise beyond U.S. the need for its Specialized Study From 2005 to 2009, the number of well suited for the envi- students to have a Each year, UCIS helps hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students earn- ronmentally sensitive borders and set in motion a mature awareness of faculty and students across a wide spectrum ing certificates increased by nearly 60 region, even as they the world in which of disciplines conduct field research abroad, percent, reflecting both the steady rise in develop comprehensive strategy that over time made they live and for all leverages the support that allows a growing student interest in international studies as building standards for the University one of the most to realize that gifted number of students to study in foreign lands, well as the heightened emphasis within the the use of bamboo in faculty members and provides resources that enable professors University on providing such international Himalayan structures. highly regarded in interna- have the expertise to to bring the world to the Pitt campus through opportunities. UCIS’ organizational struc- I n t he Un it e d help solve complex specialized courses, visiting professorships, ture has helped create highly developed States, amid concern tional and global research global problems. seminars, conferences, and exhibitions. international areas of expertise, an intellec- surrounding the global An established Created in 1968 in recognition of the spread of the H1N1 and education. leader in interna- growing importance of applying faculty Continued on page 4 4 • Pitt Chronicle • September 7, 2010 Window on the World

Continued from page 3 tual environment that attracts top talent, and educational resources that, in many cases, are second to none. The majority of the faculty affiliated with UCIS and its international centers of study are from the School of Arts and Sci- ences, including the directors of the four regional studies areas. Many are distin- guished professors who are leading experts on international and global economics, history, art, architecture, music, literature, and the sciences, among other disciplines. When, for instance, Oxford University wanted a comprehensive history of Afro- Latin America, the distinguished British academic institution turned to George Reid Andrews, Pitt Distinguished Professor of History, who not only is an expert in Afro- Latin American history, but also is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Many Arts and Sciences faculty mem- bers are leaders in international and global research, including, for example, Distin- guished Professor of Archaeology Robert D. Drennan, a member of the National Academy of Sciences who has focused on the origins and development of complex societies in northern South America, Meso- america, and China; Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Contemporary Art History and Theory Terry Smith, who is investigating the contextual influences on the creation, analysis, and viewing of art across the world; and University Professor of History Evelyn Rawski, whose research has included the examination of the historical evolution of a northeast Asian tradition of political and social organization that affected politics in ancient and premodern Korea and Japan as well as several dynasties in early China. European studies students benefit from such renowned faculty as EUCE Director Alberta Sbragia, the Mark A. Nordenberg University Chair and Jean Monet Chair ad personam, whose expertise includes

European integration, public policy, trans- COURTESY OF KENT HARRIES Atlantic economic relations, and compara- Students from the Swanson School of Engineering teamed up with their counterparts from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, working in the Indian Himalayas to popularize bamboo tive European-American politics. Sbragia is the newly named vice provost for graduate as a sustainable construction material. Posing on the road from Rimbik to Darjeeling are (left to right) former Pitt senior Derek Mitch, who graduated in 2009; Bhavna Sharma, civil engineer- studies (see story on page 1). ing postdoctoral researcher and recipient of an Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship fellowship from Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation; civil engineering doctoral student Maria Jaime; and civil engineering professor and William Kepler Whiteford Faculty Fellow Kent Harries. Professional Schools With a Global View to fund, for instance, a study on the role of that for them to remain vibrant they must International Legal Education (CILE) pro- The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School human networks in bringing about industry continually strengthen their international vides opportunities in the study of foreign, of Business founded its International Busi- globalization. Coauthored by Ravi Mad- character. comparative, and international law, includ- ness Center (IBC) more than two decades havan, Pitt associate professor of business The School of Law, for example, offers ing courses taught by Pitt faculty and visiting ago as a joint venture with UCIS to build administration, the study shows that the rate the International and Comparative Law foreign law professors. Perhaps most impor- international competence among business at which U.S. venture capital is invested in Certificate Program, which gives students a tant is the depth of expertise, scholarship, students, faculty, and start-ups in other countries foundation in the application of legal regimes and experience in international legal issues practitioners. It was is predicted by the rate of to transnational and international relation- and environments that is found within Pitt’s one of the first such The Katz School operates professional emigration ships. In addition to hosting international law school faculty, as exemplified by CILE centers funded by the from those countries to conferences and lecturers, the Center for director and law professor Ronald Brand, U.S. Department of Executive MBA programs the United States, with a Education. In the years several-year time lag. A since, IBC has fostered in major cities in three newer research initiative, the ongoing develop- far-flung countries— the Business of Human- ment of the business ity project, led by John school’s global char- Pittsburgh, Pa., in the Camillus, the Donald R. acter. The Katz School, Beall Professor of Stra- for example, operates United States; Prague, in tegic Management in the Executive MBA pro- Katz School, and Bopaya grams in major cities the Czech Republic; and Bidanda, Ernest E. Roth in three far-flung coun- Professor and chair in the tries—Pittsburgh, Pa., São Paulo, in Brazil—and Department of Industrial in the United States; is considering opening Engineering in the Swan- Prague, in the Czech son School of Engineer- Republic; and São another one in Asia. Such ing, examines the idea Paulo, in Brazil—and that companies benefit is considering open- resources not only deepen economically when they ing another one in effectively address such Asia. Such resources the school’s international issues as quality, safety, /CIDDE not only deepen the diversity, social sustain- school’s international education offerings, ability, and environmental education offerings, but also provide faculty impact, especially in devel- MARY JANE BENT but also provide fac- oping nations. ulty researchers with researchers with contacts, Like the business Alberta Sbragia (far right), as head of Pitt’s European Union Center of Excellence, and José Manuel Barroso, president of the contacts, collabora- school, other schools European Commission (at podium), participated in a question-and-answer session in Alumni Hall during the September 2009 tors, and case studies. collaborators, and case across the University rec- G20 Summit in Pittsburgh. For more than a decade, the European Center of Excellence has supported scholarship in public I B C f o s t e r s ognize that the realities of policy and European political, economic and legal integration, including trans-Atlantic research, exchange programs, and policy research by helping studies. a shrinking world mean conferences. Sbragia is Pitt’s new vice provost for graduate studies effective Oct. 1. September 7, 2010 • University of Pittsburgh • 5

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institutions in the aftermath of violence. On the University’s campus, the The work of the institute is based on the idea that national security and the security number of visiting scholars and of a nation’s citizens are mutually reinforc- international graduate and postdoc- ing—that governments face their greatest challenges when the lives and livelihoods toral students attending Pitt pro- of their people are threatened from inside grams increases yearly. The global or outside the country. A Global Vision in reach of the School of Medicine, for Public Health In 2010, Donald Burke coauthored a example, extends to every commentary published in The Lancet, and continent but Antarctica. the title alone—“Global Health Is Public Health”— explains why Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) is moving more deliberately than ever to extend its who represented the United States at Special reach beyond the United States. Commissions and the Diplomatic Confer- “When you talk about public health, it’s ence of the Hague Conference on Private about issues of population, disease preven- International Law that produced the 2005 tion, sanitation, environmental health, aging, Convention on Choice of Court Agreement. and population. All of the public health International research and education issues in the United States are played out in opportunities are key features of the Mas- the world with the same kinds of problems,” caro Center for Sustainable Innovation in the says Burke, GSPH dean, UPMC-Jonas Salk Swanson School. This center of excellence Chair in Global Health, and Pitt’s associate was established in 2003 to provide research, In Hyderabad, India, a hospital and large community health program that Pitt professor of medicine Sudhakar Pesara Reddy vice chancellor for global health. education, and outreach initiatives with the and colleagues helped to establish three decades ago has enabled Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health to launch a large- GSPH leadership has long recognized intention of inspiring innovations that lead sample health study of Indian children. Pictured are community health workers in Hyderabad who are attending a training the importance of public health in a global to a more sustainable community infrastruc- class conducted by Donald Burke, Pitt’s associate vice chancellor for global health, the GSPH dean, and UPMC-Jonas Salk context. The school’s first dean, Thomas ture. The Mascaro Center has developed Chair in Global Health. Parran, a former U.S. Surgeon General, a number of international experiences for chaired the committee that drafted the undergraduate and graduate engineering constitution of the World Health Organiza- students with the understanding that today’s ippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey and from its founding included a Master of Public tion. Burke, who came to Pitt from Johns practicing engineers must work effectively the United Kingdom. In 2009 alone, about and International Affairs (MPIA) degree. Hopkins University in 2006, began his on multinational teams and within cultures 58 percent of the postdocs studying in the But, over time, the school has become more career as a U.S. Army medical officer and, and nations other than their own. School of Medicine were from countries attractive to students everywhere,” says while investigating infectious diseases, One such experience is an ongoing outside the United States, drawn to Pitt by John Keeler, GSPIA helped conduct trials project in India where Pitt students work the breadth and depth of the expertise of Pitt dean. “It was ahead of in Thailand for a Jap- with a team of students from the Indian Insti- scientists and physicians and the leading the curve early on and Under Burke’s direction, the anese encephalitis tute of Technology in Kanpur in the steep, research facilities found within the top-10 continues to remain at vaccine that today earthquake- and flood-prone mountains of ranked School of Medicine and the Univer- the forefront of schools University in 2009 protects as many as Sikkim and Darjeeling. They are trying to sity of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). of public and interna- 40,000 children from return to popularity the traditional bamboo- “We have extensive resources and tional affairs.” created the Center for Global paralysis or death frame structure known as the opportunities here that are Global security, Health to coordinate, support, each year. ikra, replacing the more favored attractive to someone who is a high priority in the Under Burke’s building material of reinforced competitive and interested in Un ited St ates and and expand global health direction, the Uni- concrete, considered by many being a leading scientist,” says throughout the world, versity in 2009 cre- as more modern and of higher Steven Kanter, vice dean of is an area of study in research by bringing under ated the Center for status. Although bamboo is Pitt’s School of Medicine. “The which GSPIA is par- Global Health to native to the region, affordable, bonds that are made here at the ticularly strong. More one umbrella University scien- coordinate, support, largely resistant to earthquakes, University are lasting. There than a decade before the and expand global and gentle on the steep, loose- are research collaborations that Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist tists and medical researchers health research by soil hillsides, it suffers from develop, for example, and when attacks in the United working on projects throughout bringing under one an image problem in a region medical school graduates go States, Pitt opened the umbrella Univer- where people associate it with back to their homelands, they Matthew B. Ridgway the world—projects that are sity scientists and the poor. Under the direction of take a little bit of the University Center for International medical research- Pitt’s William Kepler Whiteford John Keeler of Pittsburgh with them. In a Security to educate the of increasing importance to ers working on proj- Faculty Fellow Kent Harries, sense, that means the Univer- next generation of secu- ects throughout the the students hope to overcome such skepti- sity exists all over the world.” rity analysts, conduct the health and well-being of wo rld — p r oje c t s cism by demonstrating bamboo’s value as research, and provide that are of increas- a sustainable and cost-effective option by Policy as Practiced on the World Stage impartial analysis to children and families here and ing importance to working with a local T h e G r a d u a t e help policy makers abroad. As of 2009, the center the health and well- sustainable engineer- School of Public and make more informed being of children ing and design organi- GSPIA, ranked among the International Affairs decisions when con- was represented in more than and families here zation. (GSPIA) opened its doors fronted with complex and abroad. As of On the University’s nation’s best programs for in 1958 against a back- international security 60 locations worldwide. 2009, the center was campus, the number of drop of global tension challenges. represented in more visiting scholars and international relations, is and change. Today, more Ridgway Center than 60 locations international graduate than 50 years later, the Director Phil Williams is a widely recog- worldwide. and postdoctoral stu- experiencing a surge in widespread emergence nized authority on transnational organized In five countries of sub-Saharan Africa, dents attending Pitt pro- of global economies, crime and terrorism and finan- a study of the effectiveness of grams increases yearly. the number of students international crime and cial cybercrime. His recent topical microbicides and pro- The global reach of the interested in pursuing terrorism, global climate research focuses on alliances phylactic use of antiretroviral School of Medicine, change, and ethnic strife between criminal organiza- drugs in preventing the sexual for example, extends international policy studies. and genocide under- tions and on terrorist finances, transmission of HIV is being to every continent but scores the importance of drugs, and violence in Mexico. led by Sharon Hillier, a profes- Antarctica. Each year, “GSPIA from its founding understanding complex Williams formerly worked at sor of obstetrics, gynecology, the medical school and disparate govern- the Strategic Studies Institute and reproductive sciences and attracts hundreds of included a Master of Public ments, movements, and at the U.S. Army War Col- of microbiology and molecular postdoctoral scholars, policies. lege, with which Pitt is now genetics in Pitt’s School of graduate students in and International Affairs Perhaps it is not expanding its long-standing Medicine. The study, the first biomedical science, and (MPIA) degree. But, over surprising, then, that ties in an effort to develop a of its kind to evaluate both a visiting scholars from GSPIA, ranked among program of faculty and student microbicide and oral antiretro- more than two dozen time, the school has become the nation’s best pro- exchanges and other coopera- Donald Burke viral pill, could have a profound nations, among them grams for international tive ventures. impact if the interventions prove Canada, China, France, more attractive to students relations, is experiencing GSPIA’s Ford Institute for Human successful. As many as 40 percent of the Germany, India, Iran, a surge in the number of Security conducts research on such issues young women in some sub-Saharan regions Italy, Japan, Korea, everywhere.” students interested in as the causes of violent conflict, displaced test positive for HIV. Lebanon, Peru, the —John Keeler pursuing international populations, and the challenges of rebuild- Netherlands, the Phil- policy studies. “GSPIA ing political, social, legal, and economic Continued on page 6 6 • Pitt Chronicle • September 7, 2010 Window on the World Continued from page 5 Among the University’s innovative, homegrown study-abroad opportu- nities is the Multi-region Academic Program (PittMAP). This new, comparative study-abroad initia- tive enables 30 students a year to spend a semester in three countries exploring a common theme. The inaugural PittMAP cohort of students traveled earlier this year to Brazil, South Africa, and China to explore

The Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security the theme state memory/private Studies at the University of Pittsburgh investigates and lives; they looked at ways memory analyzes past and emerging global security problems. Last October, Ridgway and the U.S. Army War College sponsored systems are constructed and a conference titled “Drug Trafficking, Violence, and Instabil- sustained across cultures. Future ity in Mexico, Colombia, and the Caribbean: Implications for U.S. National Security.” Above, Ridgway director Phil themes include exploring epidemiol- Williams (middle) participated in a panel discussion during the conference. ogy and examining economic issues related to global health. Such infectious diseases as HIV and influenza are among the global health issues that GSPH is particularly well suited to The Heinz Endowments that provides an address. In 2009, GSPH was awarded $13.4 opportunity for international study as well million to create a Center for Excellence in as mentoring, supervision, and leadership- Modeling of Infectious Diseases as part of Pitt’s Multi-region Academic Program (PittMAP) took students on a journey to Argentina, South Africa, and China during development training. the National Institutes of Health Modeling of spring semester 2010. Students were immersed in three distinct cultures and political systems as they explored the tension Among the University’s innovative, Infectious Disease Agent study. The center between state-constructed memory systems and the experiences of private citizens. The 14 students were the first group homegrown study-abroad opportunities is puts Pitt researchers at the forefront of the to take part in PittMAP, an academically rigorous, comparative study-abroad initiative that each year examines a differ- the Multi-region Academic Program (Pit- development of computer simulations that ent theme through coursework, the insights of foreign faculty, and excursions to various locations, including Cape Town’s tMAP). This new, comparative study-abroad will enable public health officials to evaluate District 6, pictured here, which the South African government decreed in 1966 to be for Whites only, forcibly removing the initiative enables 30 students a year to spend strategies to contain the outbreak of infec- district’s residents and bulldozing their homes. a semester in three countries exploring a tious diseases. common theme. The inaugural PittMAP GSPH researchers are also working to cohort of students traveled earlier this year create computer models of epidemics with resources, and opportunities to Brazil, South Africa, and China to explore the goal of optimizing vaccine strategies A Door to the World Open to that are made available to the theme state memory/private lives; for specific diseases and regions with the All Students students. Some of those oppor- they looked at ways memory systems are support of a $10 million grant from the Bill The role of a university today tunities can be quite uncom- constructed and sustained across cultures. and Melinda Gates Foundation. Their work clearly includes making sure its mon. In Cuba, for example, Future themes include exploring epidemiol- is part of the Vaccine Modeling Initiative, a students graduate with the skills, the Center for Latin American ogy and examining economic issues related research partnership headquartered at Pitt knowledge, attitude, and experi- Studies collaborates with the to global health. that also includes disease-modeling teams ence to competently navigate University of Havana so stu- “It’s another way of thinking alto- from Pennsylvania State University and the in a world that is increasingly dents can study in the only gether,” says Nancy Condee, Pitt professor of Imperial College of London. interconnected. This phenome- Western Hemisphere nation Slavic languages and literatures. “The world That ability to col- non of con- that’s been under continuous is accessible to you in a very different way.” laborate effectively was nectedness Communist rule for nearly John Cooper In Argentina, for example, students put to the test in 2009 The University offers a is leading 50 years. There, they spend a witnessed how the “disappeared”— young when GSPH was asked students in record num- semester exploring Cuban history, politics, political activists murdered in the 1970s by the U.S. Department number of study-abroad bers to seek educational health and environmental policy, econom- and ’80s by the ruling military dictator- of Health to build com- experiences that enrich ics, culture, and society from a Cuban ship—receive scant public commemora- puter models and simu- programs and scholarships, their understanding of perspective while living in the country to tion. In South Africa, local faculty helped lations that could help other cultures. gain a comprehensive and balanced view of the students examine the contradiction of a evaluate strategies for including the Provost’s “People need lan- contemporary Cuban life. state-promoted “rainbow nation” image and controlling the H1N1 Scholarship for Study guage skills, but they Pitt students also are offered a wide the racial tensions and legacy of apartheid virus, which had grown also need an in-depth range of opportunities to study or conduct that still exist today. In China, local faculty from a regional outbreak Abroad, the Nationality understanding of par- research in other nations and regions of the compared the state image of a harmonious to a pandemic. “I had two ticular cultures and world. Statistics suggest that students are society in which civil activism is unneces- faculty in D.C. with skills Rooms Scholarships, and should be exposed to taking advantage of those opportunities at a sary to contradictory experiences and atti- in modeling of infec- comparative method- rate similar to that of students at comparable tudes among citizens. tious disease epidemics the Vira I. Heinz Scholar- ologies,” says John leading public universities. Pitt’s participa- “It’s not so much a criticism of those and evaluation of control Cooper, the Bettye J. tion rate in study abroad was about 27 per- three countries,” says Condee, who accom- strategies,” says Burke. ship Program for Women and Ralph E. Bailey cent in 2009-10, according to Open Doors, panied the students. “It’s a question of what “We’d have a conference in Global Leadership, a Dean of the School of an annual report published by the Institute sense do you make of the gap between what call every day or two Arts and Sciences. “We of International Education, which looks the state would like you to remember and about how to build the competitive program Pitt prepare our students at the number of undergraduates studying what you remember, and what the state model. Sitting around the by not only giving abroad in an academic year as compared would like you to forget and what you table were family prac- administers for The Heinz them certain sets of to the number of undergraduate degrees remember anyway.” titioners, economists, knowledge about how awarded that year. computer scientists, epi- Endowments that provides the world is, but also “Students are seeing study abroad as Academic Partners Around the World demiologists, behavioral by giving them ways part of their education, part of the college Rounding out Pitt’s global and inter- experts, lawyers, and an opportunity for inter- of thinking about the experience,” says Cooper. “And that has not national research and education initiatives people from infectious national study as well as world and its struc- slowed down in the post-9/11 environment.” are a growing number of academic partner- diseases, public health, tures that are grounded The University offers a number of ships with universities in countries ranging and prepared ness — mentoring, supervision, and in good comparative study-abroad programs and scholarships, from Switzerland to China— partnerships because those are the methodologies and the- including the Provost’s Scholarship for Study designed to facilitate faculty research and disciplines you need to leadership-development oretical frameworks.” Abroad, the Nationality Rooms Scholar- enrich undergraduate and graduate students think through epidemic Key to that prep- ships, and the Vira I. Heinz Scholarship with international learning opportunities. control strategies and training. aration are the Arts Program for Women in Global Leadership, These partnerships offer a number of how to simulate them.” and Sciences’ faculty, a competitive program Pitt administers for Pitt schools and departments stable ties September 7, 2010 • University of Pittsburgh • 7

Spotlight on Research

Experiencing Language-Based Discrimination Firsthand By Jeffery Fraser

During her summer abroad, Sarah Henrich lived with a Peruvian family in Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. She took courses in Latin American literature and modern Peruvian culture, and she saw firsthand how discrimination based on language can dissuade young children from learning to speak it. The recipient of a $3,000 William and Bernice McKeever Award through Pitt’s Nationality Rooms Scholarship Program, Henrich spent six weeks in Peru in the

summer of 2009. Each year, Pitt’s National- PHOTOS COURTESY OF SARAH HENRICH ity Rooms committees offer scholarships, and in approximately the last 60 years more than 1,000 students have received a total of $2 million to help finance their international academic adventures. “I went mainly to take classes,” says The Pitt affiliation with UPMC provides significant opportunities for developing international partnerships. In one example, Pitt Henrich, 22, who graduated from Pitt researchers, who are seeking to improve transplant patient outcomes, are collaborating with UPMC and the Italian government on earlier this year with bachelor’s degrees a number of training and research projects at the Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Specialized Therapies (ISMETT). Above, a “cell factory” at the Palermo, Italy, facility where researchers are investigating ways to improve immunotherapy. in linguistics and anthropology and certifi- cates in West European Studies and Latin American Studies. “But one of my main Wuhan University in China is the base for the Pitt in China study-abroad motivations for going to Cusco was that program and works in partnership with Pitt’s Confucius Institute to I would be studying Quechua. Obviously, advance language and cultural studies. GSPH is another partner. Pitt there are not many opportunities to do that researchers, for example, are investigating issues related to environmen- outside of northwestern South America.” tal health in the Wuhan region, which is undergoing the kind of industrial Quechua is an indigenous language development Pittsburgh experienced many decades ago. of the South American Andes. It was the language of the Incas and is spoken today by about 10 million people, mostly in Peru, to universities abroad that offer such Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, including Bolivia, and Ecuador. benefits as research collaboration, con- one in China with Nanjing University’s tacts, data access, and School of Government. In Peru, people who speak only student and faculty Nanjing Universit y Quechua are found mostly in the rural exchange programs. has a center similar highlands, and many are economically In Germany, for exam- “We have a large number to GSPIA’s Center for ple, Pitt’s English and of critically important Disaster Management disadvantaged. Many also have distinc- German departments, that has led to research tively indigenous physical features. In Sarah Henrich in Cusco, Peru, the historical capital of the School of Law, and one-on-one relationships and study opportunities Inca Empire, and with her Peruvian homestay family. Katz School have those for both students and cities such as Cusco, Henrich saw how kinds of partnerships between our faculty and faculty with specialists Quechua-speaking people were almost with the University of who have worked on always judged to be poor and backward by a middle-class Peruvian family," Henrich Augsburg. programs abroad, and these such projects as the May Wuhan Univer- 2008 Sichuan earth- the largely Spanish-speaking population. added. “They had indigenous features, but sity in China is the will always play a crucial quake. “It became very clear to me how they certainly didn’t speak Quechua. They base for the Pitt in “We have a large China study-abroad role in our global approach. number of critically people will discriminate against one thought it was interesting that I wanted to program and works in But, institutionally, we are important one-on-one another on the basis of language, Henrich study Quechua, and they enthusiastically partnership with Pitt’s relationships between said. “We talked about that in my Que- supported my interest in the language. Confucius Institute to developing and nurturing a our faculty and pro- advance language and grams abroad, and these chua classes at Pitt. But when you talk to But when I interviewed a member of the cultural studies. GSPH set of multifaceted relation- will always play a cru- friends who are Spanish monolinguals who family, he said he didn’t have any friends is another partner. Pitt cial role in our global researchers, for exam- ships with key institutional approach,” says UCIS don’t want to speak to Quechua speakers who spoke Quechua, and his little boy ple, are investigating partners abroad, involving Director Feick. “But, because they see them as lesser people, it didn’t want to learn Quechua. And that issues related to envi- institutionally, we are becomes clear that language discrimination says a lot when children don’t want to learn ronmental health in the Pitt faculty and students in developing and nurtur- Wuhan region, which ing a set of multifaceted is a huge issue. That was what hit me the a language because they think it’s bad. is undergoing the kind the best academic programs relationships with key most when I was in Peru. For Peruvians, the rejection of Quechua is of industrial develop- institutional partners ment Pittsburgh expe- the world has to offer.” abroad, involving Pitt “What was interesting was I was intricately tied to racism, economics, and rienced many decades faculty and students in able to observe this fact while living with many other social factors.” ago. —Lawrence Feick the best academic pro- GSPIA has sim- grams the world has to ilar partnerships in offer.” 8 • Pitt Chronicle • September 7, 2010 "Take charge of your body and soul. … Refuse to leave the ring. Get back up when it appears you’ve been counted out."

This is the printed version of remarks delivered by Kathy W. Hum- Many mornings when I finish dress- phrey, Pitt vice provost for student ing for the day, I look in the mirror affairs and dean of students, during and I smile. I may be having a bad the Aug. 25 Freshman Convocation hair day, but I smile; my shoes may Ceremony in the John M. and Ger- not match my suit perfectly, but I trude E. Petersen Events Center. smile. My children may be scream- Class of 2014, parents, family members, ing in the background, because returning students, and colleagues, good afternoon. one is wearing what the other had This is my favorite time of the year because the arrival of every new class brings planned to wear that day, but I energy and excitement to campus. The sounds, activities, and pace are rejuvenating smile. The biggest white zit may in a way that makes me so very glad that I have been chosen to work at the University of have appeared overnight in the Pittsburgh, to serve as one of its vice provosts middle of my African American and as your dean of students. It is always a tremendous honor for me forehead, but I still smile. I get the to welcome the new class to our community. Know that we are absolutely elated that you first smile of the day, and I remind are here. Each year as I craft my message to the myself that no one else put the incoming class, I think about what you have experienced, what your concerns may be, and, smile on my face, and I shall not ultimately, what you, the newest members allow anyone else to permanently of our community, really need to hear from me today. take it away. Because I am the mother of twin college freshmen, I have experienced from a differ- ent perspective what it means for a family to Being in charge of my life then meant that I prepare to send its children away to college. could go where I wanted, do what I wanted, You see, I know that for many of you, and be where I wanted for as long as I wanted making the decision to attend the University to be there. of Pittsburgh is one of the biggest decisions Finally, the day that I had dreamed that you have ever made. And rest assured, about but also was a little frightened by had you are attending one of the best institutions arrived. I was going to fly from my nest and in this country. I know that you have made a be in charge of my total existence. But truth good decision because it is our goal to pro- be told, I actually had no idea how to manage vide you with the best collegiate experience my total existence. The Greek philosopher in the world. Plato in his book The Republic breaks down For some of you, your summer experi- the components of human life into what he ence may have been a bit rocky, because you called a four-part being. believe that you are now an adult and that One part obviously is the physical body; you should have adult rights and privileges. the Chancellor has already challenged you That belief may have caused a little friction to take care of yourselves physically. Plato in your home, but know that such discord is refers to the remaining parts of the self as common and often serves to protect you and the soul, which has three virtues: intellect, your parents during the separation process. will, and emotion. Plato writes that unless a Some of you, right at this moment, person takes charge of his soul, his life will be

are being stricken with something that is /CIDDE unbalanced and chaotic. I would like to spend very familiar to us: homesickness. I saw just a few minutes sharing with you pieces

signs of it in my own son after I took him JIM BURKE of advice that I believe will help you manage to college a couple of weeks ago. A few your life and keep chaos to a minimum. This days later, I received a message that he had Kathy W. Humphrey is advice that I have gained from mentors, called. Now this son is very extroverted and family members, friends, former students, was extremely excited about going away to will subside and eventually disappear. from moving in the right direction.” and by watching others live their lives. Oliver school. In the past, he had called only when Don’t be too hard on your parents. While You may not be able to see this love Wendell Holmes once said, “The mind, once he needed something. So when I returned his this may be an easy or difficult transition today, but you will soon realize that you were expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, call, the first words out of for you, it can be a hard fortunate to have parents, family members, never returns to its original size.” my mouth were, “What’s transition for many par- or mentors who loved you enough to ensure Expanding your intellect is our, and up, David, what do you You see, I know that for ents. For some, it feels like that you were ready to sit where you are today. hopefully your, primary goal for your journey need?” He replied. “What only yesterday that they There were more than 20,000 students who here at Pitt. We will provide countless experi- do you mean, ‘What’s up?’ many of you, making brought you home from the applied to the University of Pittsburgh, but we ences to help you develop your intellect, but I just wanted to see how the decision to attend the hospital or were attending selected you because we believe that you have because you are in charge, it will be up to you you were doing.” your Little League games what it takes to be successful on our campus to take advantage of them. I was stunned and University of Pittsburgh is or helping you with home- and play a significant role in our community. Going to class and being on time: It’s up a little embarrassed. We work. So just know this: We congratulate you, your family, and to you. Gaining new experiences that will had a great conversation, one of the biggest When they told you to be your mentors for this great accomplishment. challenge your thinking and actions: It’s up but I realized as I hung in by certain time, it was While many of you may be concerned to you. Performing at your highest ability up the phone that while decisions that you have their way of saying, “I love about what you are leaving behind, others in the classroom: It’s up to you. Developing he never said it, he was you, and I want to protect of you may be more like I was as a fresh- relationships with people who do not look, missing home. Neverthe- ever made. And rest you.” When they seemed man entering college. The thought that truly think, believe, or dress like you: It’s up to less, he was determined assured, you are attend- to be pressuring you about thrilled me that summer before my freshman you. Doing all of these things will expand to connect with his new your schoolwork or other year, was that I, Kathy Wilson, was finally and prepare you for your future, but it is up community. ing one of the best responsibilities, it was their going to be totally in charge of my own life. to you to make the connections and decisions I challenge you to way of saying, “I love you, In my neighborhood, we would say, large that will expand your intellect and make you do the same. If you will institutions in this country. and I want you to be ready and in charge! a stronger individual. engage in any of Pitt’s to take on any responsibil- Now being in charge was a big deal to me Plato describes the will as the virtue that many activities, if you ity that life throws at you.” because whenever my parents were not home, summons our courage so that we can carry will realize that new friendships made here And when they disapproved of one of your the oldest child was always left in charge. out the dictates of our intellect. Our will is may develop into lifelong relationships—I am friends, it was their way of saying, “I love you, And because I am number 10 of 11 children, confident that any feelings of homesickness and I want nothing and no one to deter you it goes without saying, I was never in charge. Continued on page 10 September 7, 2010 • University of Pittsburgh • 9 /CIDDE MIKE DRAZDZINSKI Patricia E. Beeson welcomes freshman students during this year's orientation at Pitt. “Discover something that excites and interests you, something that changes your life forever.”

While I was diligently puzzling over my four years. If so, that’s great. But you may This is the printed version of projects, my classmates were absolutely also be like me and not know exactly what remarks delivered Aug. 26 in the John enthusiastic about theirs—building digital academic area fits you best, or you may find clocks and integrated circuits for class, over the coming year that you no longer want M. and Gertrude E. Petersen Events spending their free time rebuilding stereos to pursue the major you intended to pursue Center by Pitt Provost and Senior and TVs. They loved what they did, and I when you came to Pitt. And that’s okay, too. realized that I wanted to feel like they did College should be a time when you explore Vice Chancellor Patricia E. Beeson about what I was studying. your interests. While you explore, look for So I decided to explore some other a subject that fully engages you, an interest during the New Student Orientation majors. I thought about becoming an English that matches your talents, a profession that session titled “Pathway to Your Suc- major because I really enjoyed my literature you can pursue with your whole heart, as I classes. Unfortunately, while I was enthu- have pursued economics. cess at Pitt: A Pitt Tradition.” siastic and engaged in Second, remem- these classes, it did not ber that there are many take me long to realize The next four years will people, including your Welcome, Class of 2014! As you now that I had no talent in parents and the faculty know, I am the provost of the University. this area. Writing and provide you with the and staff here at the I started in this position just about 10 days studying literature were opportunity to explore University, who want to ago, and so you and I are starting off together not my gifts. see you succeed and are on this new adventure. Like you, or like Economics, on the your intellectual interests, here to help you succeed. some of you, I am a little nervous. But I am other hand, was my gift. Talk with them; listen also very excited. There are so many pos- When I signed up for my to find out where your to them; let them help sibilities ahead of us: so much that we can first course in Microeco- you as you explore. But do, so much that we can accomplish both nomics with Professor talents lie, and to learn realize that while your individually and collectively. I’m looking Zvi Orzak, my friends family, friends, and advi- forward to the next four years, and I know advised strongly against what engages and electri- sors can help, they cannot that there are many more records we are this class. Economics fies you. Our hope for provide the answers: You going to set. was generally consid- have to come up with As I have been moving into this new MIKE DRAZDZINSKI/CIDDE ered to be boring, and you is that you will have the answers yourself. If position, I have been contemplating what I Patricia E. Beeson Orzak had the reputa- I had dropped that first would like the University to be like in five tion of being the hardest a meaningful life and that economics course as my or 10 years and what I need to do to make Some of you may already have a good teacher on campus. But friends advised, or had the University that place. Similarly, all of sense of the career you want to pursue. My it sounded interesting to the time you spend at Pitt I stayed an engineering you who are freshmen will be spending the friend Danny was like you. His parents gave me, it fit into my sched- major because that is what next few years thinking about the person you him a chemistry set for his 10th birthday, ule, and it met a social sets you up for success in my parent suggested I do, want to be when you graduate and what you and from that moment, he knew he wanted science requirement, so that life. I would not be who I am will need to do over the next four years to to be a chemist. He spent all his time fuss- I kept it. today. become that person. ing around making compounds and stink And from the first I am certain that your This is what the college experience is bombs and whatever else 10-year-olds do day I walked into that class, I loved it. parents would be concerned if I did not note all about: The next four years will provide with chemistry sets. When Danny went to Even though I was sitting in the third at this point that even though I explored you with the opportunity to explore your college, he majored in chemistry, and today row from the back in the upper left hand several majors, I completed my degree in intellectual interests, to find out where your he is a professor of chemistry. corner of a large lecture hall, I felt Professor four years. I was able to do that because, as talents lie, and to learn what engages and I was not like Danny. Orzak was speaking directly to me. During I explored my options, I did so in a struc- electrifies you. Our hope for you is that you I did not come to college with a single that class, I came to realize that this was a tured way, and I encourage you to structure will have a meaningful life and that the time passion that would shape my professional subject for which I had a talent that I could your exploration, as well. Use the general you spend at Pitt sets you up for success in life. When I went to college, I started off as enthusiastically pursue. For 27 years now, education curriculum to guide you as you that life. an engineering major, largely because my I have been a professor of economics here explore your interests; in this way you will I encourage you to think hard about parents suggested it would be a good major at Pitt, and I have had the good fortune to be completing graduation requirements as the goals that you have for yourself—your for me since I had a talent for math. So off I have a career that I have never considered you explore. Choose a major by the end of academic goals, your professional goals, and went to Oregon State University with slide to be work. your sophomore year and develop a plan with your personal goals. Take advantage of the rule in hand. I tell you this story for a couple of your advisor for completing that major and many opportunities you will have over the That first year I did well in my classes, reasons. First, you may be like my friend graduating in four years. next four years to reflect on, to explore, and but in looking around at the other kids in my Danny and have very well defined goals that to achieve those goals. class, I realized that something was missing. you will successfully pursue over the next Continued on page 10 10 • Pitt Chronicle • September 7, 2010 “Discover something that excites and interests you, something that changes your life forever.” Continued from page 9 Now sometimes graduating in four are part of, the diversity of people and expe- story that I hope you will remember as you years will not be possible: If I had started as riences in the United States, as well as the progress through your studies. a literature major and decided to switch to diversity of the cultures of the world. Several years ago I was talking with one So as you start on your college engineering, I could not have finished in four The development of these skills and of our graduates, another successful chem- years. If you find yourself in this situation, attributes is at the core of the general educa- ist, as it turns out, and I asked him if there experience, remember that talk with your parents and let them know tion curriculum. was a teacher whom he remembered more what is going on and what you are thinking. I have talked a lot about choosing majors than others, one who had had a significant during these four years you Don’t come home at the end of four years and courses, but some of the most important impact on his life. And he said, yes, there and say, “Oh yeah, by the way, I am going lessons you will learn—and much of the was, but that I would probably be surprised should be building a foundation to need to go back next year and will need a character you will develop—will come from to hear that the teacher who had had such an little more money.” experiences outside of the classroom. So impact was not a chemist, even though he for a meaningful life, not just I mentioned the general education cur- you should approach those experiences in had many great chemistry instructors who a successful career. I hope that riculum as a structured way to explore your the same thoughtful and reflective way that contributed in very significant ways to his interests while you are here, but it is much you approach your academic experience. As professional success. over the next four years you more than that. Even for those of you who you consider who you want to be when you But, he said, none of them had the same are like my friend Danny and have very graduate, think carefully about the activities impact on my life as the gentleman who discover something that excites clearly defined professional ambitions, the you choose outside the classroom and how taught my World Music class. He did more general education curriculum is critical in they will contribute to you becoming that to shape my life than any other instructor. and interests you, something developing the skills and habits of mind person. In that class, I learned something about that employers and admissions officers at In a few minutes, I am going to turn myself—that I have a very deep and passion- that changes your life forever. graduate schools tell us are most important over the stage to Shawn Brooks and his col- ate appreciation for classical music. Every for success: leagues, who will tell you about the Outside morning now, I listen to classical music as I • Strong communication skills—both the Classroom Curriculum, the OCC—a prepare for my day. This music has brought in writing and speaking program that will help you as you consider such joy and calm to my life that I cannot • The ability to think clearly and to read your engagement outside the classroom and imagine who I would be without it. career. I hope that over the next four years critically, to be able to evaluate the strength how that engagement will help you develop So as you start on your college expe- you discover something that excites and of arguments, and to be able to develop the characteristics you will need to build a rience, remember that during these four interests you, something that changes your strong arguments yourself; and, foundation for a successful life. But before I years you should be building a foundation life forever. • An understanding of the culture you do, I would like to tell you one more story, a for a meaningful life, not just a successful Thank you, and welcome to Pitt! "Take charge of your body and soul. … Refuse to leave the ring. Get back up when it appears you’ve been counted out." Continued from page 8 what makes us strong and brave enough to move forward. A prizefighter was once asked, “What Managing emotions requires does it take to become a champion?” “You must be willing to fight one more round,” self-control and confidence, he replied. So my message to you today is: Refuse to leave the ring. Get back up when and students who have those it appears you’ve been counted out. There may be a tough class ahead that you fear, and attributes are better able to you may even be tempted to change your major because of it. Instead, call forth your withstand life’s turmoil. Now will. Be courageous and seek help from your that you are in charge of professors, tutors, or classmates who have mastered the material. In this life, victory is your lives, it behooves you to possible if you have the courage to set your will in motion. develop the mechanisms that I also want to talk a little about emo- tions. Arthur Chickening, a noted student will help you manage your development theorist, maintains that one of the most difficult challenges young adults emotions each day. face is managing their emotions. Managing emotions requires self-con- trol and confidence, and students who have emotions. Just as a cyclone began this tale, those attributes are better able to withstand life’s changes will present opportunities life’s turmoil. Now that you are in charge for you to enhance your intellect, exert of your lives, it behooves you to develop your will, and manage your emotions. In the mechanisms that will help you manage turn, these opportunities will help each of your emotions each day. you to make incredible strides in your own Many mornings when I finish dressing life, and possibly incredible contributions for the day, I look in the mirror and I smile. in your home, community, and maybe I may be having a bad hair day, but I smile; even the world. my shoes may not match my suit perfectly, You will be tempted, at times, to but I smile. My children may be screaming believe that others are holding the keys in the background, because one is wearing to your success, but never succumb to what the other had planned to wear that that idea. The only one who can limit day, but I smile. The biggest white zit may you is you. have appeared overnight in the middle of My hope for each of you is that this my African American forehead, but I still will be an amazing year, that you will smile. I get the first smile of the day, and I /CIDDE enjoy expanding your mind, and that remind myself that no one else put the smile you will commit to becoming stronger on my face, and I shall not allow anyone else JIM BURKE physically, intellectually, and emotion- to permanently take it away. Kathy W. Humphrey welcomes students during orientation week. ally. And that every moment from this In 1900, Lyman Frank Baum wrote day forward, you will move in a heartfelt the beloved American novel The Wonderful Dorothy’s search is not for Kansas, but instead intellect. She meets the Cowardly Lion, who is way to become the man or woman you Wizard of Oz. In this tale, the main character, to find herself. looking for courage— the will to move, even were created to be. Dorothy, spends most of the story trying to Along the journey, she meets the Scare- in fear. And finally, she meets a Tin Man, Welcome to the University of Pitts- find her way home. Yet many believe that crow, who is looking for a brain—enhanced who wanted a heart—the ability to manage burgh. September 7, 2010 • University of Pittsburgh • 11 Happenings The Phantom of the Opera, musical theater, through Sept. 15, Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave, Downtown, PNC Broadway Across America, 412-456-2697, www.broad- wayacrossamerica.com, PITT ARTS Cheap Seats, 412-624-4498, www. pittarts.pitt.edu. Bella Notte With Renee Fleming, celebrated soprano joins Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and music director Manfred Honeck, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 412-392-4900, www.pitts- burghsymphony.org, PITT ARTS Cheap Seats, 412-624-4498, www. pittarts.pitt.edu.

Pitt PhD Dissertation Defenses Jae-wook Ahn, School of Informa- tion Sciences’ Telecommunications and Networking Program, “Adaptive Visualization for Focused Personal- ized Information Retrieval,” 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8, Room 522 Information Sciences Building. Tanine Allison, School of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English, “Screen Combat: Recreating World War II in American Film and Media,” 10 a.m. Sept. 8, 526 Cathe- dral of Learning. Joshua Stuchlik, School of Arts Faun, by Richard Claraval, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 100th Annual Exhibition, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Sciences’ Department of Philos- through September 19 ophy, “Reason’s Self-Actualization: An Essay on Self-Consciousness and Rational Agency,” 3 p.m. Sept. 9, 1001D Cathedral of Learning. Concerts Broken Social Scene, Canadian indie Carnegie Museum of Art, Associ- University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Yuanyuan Wang, Graduate School rock band, 8 p.m. Sept. 8, Byham The- ated Artists of Pittsburgh 100th Annual 12:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Room 3431 Posvar of Public Health’s Department of ater, 101 Sixth St., Downtown, Pittsburgh Exhibition, through Sept. 19; Forum Hall, GSPIA’s Ford Institute Speaker Biostatistics, “Open-Source Simula- Cultural Trust, 412-456-6666, www. 65: Jones, Koester, Nashashibi/Skaer: Series, www.fordinstitute.pitt.edu. tion Experiment Platform for Evalu- pgharts.org. Reanimation, through Oct. 3; Past ating Clinical Trial Designs, With Meets Present: Decorative Arts and “How Integrative Medicine Can Help Applications to Phase I Dose-Finding Design, ongoing; Caricature, Satire, You Lead a Healthy and Active Life,” Clinical Trials,” 1:15 p.m. Sept. 9, Exhibitions and Comedy of Manners: Works on Ronald Glick, medical director, Center Room 308 Parran Hall. Paper From the 18th Through 20th for Integrative Medicine at UPMC Sha- Andy Warhol Museum, Twisted Pair: Centuries, ongoing; 4400 Forbes Ave., dyside, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Carnegie Marcel Duchamp/Andy Warhol, through Oakland, 412-622-3131, www.cmoa.org. Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave., Sept. 12, 117 Sandusky St., North Side, Oakland, Pitt Clinical and Translational 412-237-8300, www.warhol.org. Westmoreland Museum of Science Institute, 412-622-3114, www. American Art, Rooted in Tradition: Art carnegielibrary.org “Violent Armed Groups: Quilts From the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, chronicles the history of the “Is Plato’s Political Philosophy PITT ARTS Attack A Global Challenge,” art quilt movement from 1980 through Totalitarian?” Wolfgang Bernard, of the Cheap Seats! Matthew B. Ridgway Center for the present; Cutting Our Own Paths: professor in the University of Rostock’s William Pitt Union, International Security Studies, Contemporary Works by Paper Artists, Heinrich Schliemann-Institut, 4 p.m. September 8 September 16-17 both through Sept. 19, 221 N. Main Sept. 17, Room 244A, Cathedral of St., Greensburg, 724-837-1500, www. Learning, Pitt Department of Classics, wmuseumaa.org. 412-624-4493, www.classics.pitt.edu. The New Tourists, a mix of traditional Frick Fine Arts Gallery, The Lives “Violent Armed Groups: A Global string band and folk sounds, 2 p.m. They Left Behind: Suitcases From a Challenge,” Sept. 16-17 conference, Sept. 12, First Floor, Carnegie Library State Hospital Attic, through Sept. 25, University Club, Ballroom B, Pitt’s Mat- of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oak- exhibition of items and photos from thew B. Ridgway Center for Interna- land, Celebrate the Arts Sundays, 412- suitcases that were filled with personal tional Security Studies, U.S. Army War 622-3114, www.carnegielibrary.org. belongings of former patients who College, 412-624-7884, www.ridgway. resided in Willard Psychiatric Center, pitt.edu. “Training for Success,” workshop, New York; Pitt’s Department of the 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11, Lecture History of Art and Architecture, Mental Room 2, Fourth Floor, Scaife Hall, Health America/Allegheny County, Miscellaneous Pitt’s Survival Skills and Ethics Pro- www.suitcaseexhibit.org. gram, 412-578-3716 or survival@pitt. PITT ARTS Attack of the Cheap Seats! edu, www.survival.pitt.edu. Pitt-Greensburg’s Meet PITT ARTS’ six Cultural District Millstein Library, I partners, buy discounted tickets, and Thought I Could Fly, enjoy free lunch, too, noon- Opera/Theater/ exhibition by Carnegie 2 p.m. Sept. 8, William Pitt Union Mellon University pro- Assembly Room, 412-624-4498, www. Dance fessor of art and design, pittarts.pitt.edu. documentary photographer, and author Triple Espresso, story of failure-prone Charlee Brodsky about people affected Chinese Conversation Club, informal comedy trio trying for its big break, by mental illness, through Oct. 14, conversation club for Sept. 9 through Jan. 9, Broken Social Scene, American Jewish Museum, Staunton anyone wanting to 2011, Cabaret at Theater Byham Theater, Farm Foundation, 724-836-9687, www. converse in Chinese, Square, 101 Sixth St., September 8 greensburg.pitt.edu. 6 p.m. Sept. 9, Large Downtown, Pittsburgh Print Room, Carnegie Cultural Trust, 412-456- Senator John Heinz History Center, Library of Pittsburgh, 6666, www.pgharts.org. Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through 4400 Forbes Ave., Faith and Art, Oct. 2-Jan. 9; 1212 Oakland, 412-622-3114, A One-Man Archy & Smallman St., Strip District, 412-454- www.carnegielibrary. Mehitabel by Gale 6000, www.heinzhistorycenter.org. org. McNeeley, showcase of banter, song, and solilo- Kathy Griffith, quy inspired by Tom actress and stand-up Marquis’ Depression- Lectures/Seminars/ comedian, 8 p.m. era comic strips, Sept. Sept. 9, Heinz Hall, 10-19, Heymann Readings 600 Penn Ave., Theatre inside Stephen Downtown, Pittsburgh Foster Memorial, Pitt “The Peculiar Case of Human Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Theatre, 412- Security: Explaining Change in a 412-392-4900, www. 624-7529, www.play. Transnational Network,” Charli pittsburghsymphony. pitt.edu. Carpenter, professor of political science, org. Gale McNeeley

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1. Forming the word P-I-T-T with blue flashlights, 2,496 new students gathered Aug. 26 in the Petersen Events Center in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Torchlight (Flashlight) Logo/Image Formed by People.” 2. Parents and volunteers help move

students into their residence halls during the /CIDDE annual “Arrival Survival.” 3. Tropical leis and hula dancing drew students to a nighttime luau outside the William Pitt Union on Aug. 26. 4. MARY JANE BENT Students and their families feasted their way through a buffet line during the Aug. 25 Chancel- PUBLICATION NOTICE The next edition of lor’s Welcome Picnic at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt Chronicle will be published Sept. 13. Items for publication in the newspaper’s Happenings calendar (see page 11) should be received six working days prior to the desired publication date. Happenings items should include the following informa- tion: title of the event, name and title of speaker(s), date, time, location, sponsor(s), and a phone number and Web site for addi- tional information. Items may be e-mailed 4 to [email protected], faxed to 412-624-4895, or sent by campus mail to 422 Craig Hall. For more information, call 412-624-1033 or e-mail [email protected].