WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 22, Number 7 October 12, 1995

• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •••• President to give 'State of the University' • • : Haenicke goes Hollywood • address at 16th annual Academic Convocation • President Haenicke will travel to Los Angeles • President Haenicke wi II present the philosophy. • next week to tape an appearance on "Home Im- • "State of the University" address at 3 p.m. Lana L. Boldi, chairperson of the Board • provement," the top-rated ABC television program • Tuesday, Oct. 17, at WMU's 16th annual of Trustees, will present Distinguished Ser- • that stars Tim Allen, a 1976 WMU communication • Academic Convocation in the Dalton Cen- vice Awards to David G. Houghton, politi- • • • graduate. ter Recital Hall. cal science, and Laura L. Latulippe, Career • Haenicke, who will play himself, is expected The event, which is open to the public, English Language Center for International • to present Tim Taylor - Allen's character on is intended to recognize and celebrate aca- Students. • the show - with an alumni recognition demic achievement and excellence at the Following the awards ceremony, • award. Taylor has been identified as a University. It is sponsored by the Office of Haenicke will give the address. The con- • WMU graduate and has worn a WMU • the Provost and Vice President for Aca- vocation will be followed by a reception in • sweatshirt on the show at least once each demic Affairs. the lobby of the Dalton Center. • year since the program began in 1992. Provost Nancy S. Barrett will give the The convocation will air live on • "This is fantastic national expo- • welcome at the convocation. Alumni Kalamazoo Communi ty Access Television • sure for the University," said M. Teaching Excellence Awards will be pre- Channel 30 and on Channel 36 of Jamie Jeremy, alumni relations, • Tim Allen sented by Robert G. Miller, vice president EduCABLE, the University's cable tele- • who proposed the idea to Allen's • of the WMU Alumni Association, to El- vision system. It also will be replayed on • staff this summer. "But I don't think I' II wood B. Ehrle, biological sciences, and EduCABLE Channel 36 at noon Wednes- • believe it until it happens." Then, last week, everything changed. day, Oct. 18, and at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. • Robert J. Griffin, classics and Spanish. • Jeremy said the Alumni Association "I got a phone call Tuesday morning Distinguished Faculty Scholar Awards 19. The "State of the University" address • board had sought to present Allen with from a staff member, seeking a little will be presented by Barrett to Philip Po- will be broadcast at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. • aDistinguished Alumni Award this year. background," Jeremy said. "Then, about Fang Hsieh, mathematics and statistics, 17, on WMUK-FM (102.1), the Univer- • But a requirement of the award is to be two hours later, she called back wanting and Michael S. Pritchard, chairperson of sity's public radio station. • present at an annual dinner, this year on to know whether Dr. Haenicke could be • Oct. 28, which Allen's schedule did not in California for three days next week." Senate approves measures • • permit. The president is scheduled to leave on enrollment management • "So I wrote back, saying that if he Kalamazoo immediately after nextTues- Haenicke back at work • could not come here, perhaps we could day's Academic Convocation, where The Faculty Senate Oct. 5 finished work • on enrollment management recom- President Haenicke has returned • go there," Jeremy explained. "Taking it he will deliver his annual "State of the mendations of its ad hoc Committee on the to work after suffering a mild heart • a step further, I proposed that Dr. University" address. He willjoin in run- • Haenicke appear on the program him- throughs Wednesday, blocking with Directory of Classes by approving one to attack in August. Doctors had ad- • allow departments with space-limited vised him to spend several weeks self to give Tim Taylor an award for cameras Thursday and taping Friday, • Oct. 18-20. classes to drop students who do not attend recuperating at home. • "Tool Time," the show-within-a-show the first class session. "Carol and I want to thank all of • cable program the character does. "They were still working on the story To do so, however, departments must you who sent us notes, letters, flow- • "The producers wrote back with a line, so it's not clear how Dr. Haenicke ers or who telephoned:' Haenicke • very polite 'thanks but no thanks,'" Jer- will be involved in the script," Jeremy seek approval of the practice through the • curriculum review process and indicate in said, speaking for himself and his • emy continued. "They said they had said. It was not known when the pro- the Directory of Classes which courses are wife. "We thoroughly appreciated • their own writers and don't accept un- gram, which is taped in Burbank, would all good wishes." • solicited ideas." be broadcast. space limited. The recommendation would • take effect in fall 1997. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In March and September, the senate approved recommendations of the com- mittee, chaired by Kent Baldner, philoso- Fund-raisers seek $152,000 in campus United Way drive phy, that: Donations are already starting to build • A supplement to the directory be toward the $152,000 goal for this year's provided that lists all courses that meet the Greater Kalamazoo United Way drive on requirements of the old general education campus, which began Oct. 4 and runs program, the new general education pro- through Oct. 31. gram and the requirements of any college. "In this short time, we • Academic prerequisites continue to will have to re- be listed in the body of the directory. spond promptly • The registrar announce to de- to the call to partments that she will no longer withdraw gi ve; bu t, to- students from a course before the first day gether we will of class to make seats available to other achieve this students, such as majors and minors. year's ambitious • Another ad hoc committee be estab- goal," wrote Presi- lished to gather information on various dent Haenicke in a enrollment restrictions, such as setting aside letter sent to employees and endorsed by seats for certain groups of students, includ- employee group leaders. This year's goal represents a 4.7 percent (Continued on page four) increase over funds raised last year on campus for the local United Way, which supports nearly 60 agencies that provide human services to thousands of individu- Did you know? als and families in Kalamazoo County each • Last year, United Way funding year. CAMPAIGN KICKOFF - A total of 119 fund-raisers from University depart- provided a safe haven or interven- A total of 119 fund-raisers from Uni- ments gathered for breakfast in the Bernhard Center Oct. 4 to kick off this year's tion and counseling services to versity departments gathered for breakfast Greater Kalamazoo United Way campaign on campus. Campaign coordinator 13,252 Kalamazoo area residents Oct. 4 in the Bernhard Center to kick off Andrew A. Rivers, left, Office of the President, gave some final instructions to fund- who were in desperate need of help the campaign. They heard from both a raisers Paula Armstrong, speech pathology and audiology, and Peter H. Thompson, because of family violence or child recipient of services and a participant in residence hall life. This year's campus campaign goal is $152,000. abuse. programs offered through United Way • In 1994, a total of 43,618 area agencies. agencies address a broad range of vital youth were provided the tools they "We are asking everyone in the Western pride we have for members of the Univer- community needs, one in three Kalamazoo need to become productive citizens family to pledge their support," Haenicke sity and Kalamazoo communities. Please County residents will benefit from their through United Way programs wrote in the letter. "We have a fine tradi- join with us in supporting the United Way services. A number of University employ- funded by campaign contributions. tion of giving at our University, and we and in helping to make our campaign a want to thank all of you who have given so ees have been beneficiaries of these ser- great success!" • Nearly 3,200 unemployed resi- generously in the past. For those of you vices in the past, he wrote. Haenicke is showing his support for the dents of Kalamazoo County found who have not participated in the past, we "We must continue making a difference United Way in another way this year. He is help and encouragement through ask you to consider making a campaign and you can help by contributing to this the chairperson of the community-wide employment services and/or voca- contribution this year. Even one dollar per campaign," Haenicke concluded. "Al- campaign. The goal for that is $6.9 million, tional rehabilitation services funded pay period would mean a great deal to those though this year will be challenging, a 4.4 percent increase over last year. The by the United Way last year. in need who benefit from the United Way." Western's active support of this community theme for this year's campaign is "See, He pointed out that because United Way effort helps to underscore the concern and You Can Make a Difference." Two October 12, 1995 Western News Attorney in Allegan County 'right to die' case topresent lecture on implications of decision An attorney who fought to have life patient's right to refuse life sustaining treat- support systems turned off for an Allegan ment, but set a "clear and convincing evi- County man with severe brain damage will dence" standard that must be met before discuss recent legal decisions in the case surrogates may make treatment decisions during a Thursday, Oct. 19, speech in the based on wishes expressed in the past by a Fetzer Center auditorium. patient. Treatment can be refused or with- Andrew 1. Broder, an attorney from drawn "only when the patient's prior state- Bingham Farms, has served as the lawyer ments clearly illustrate a serious, weJl for the injured man's wife, Mary Martin. thought out, consistent decision to refuse She has fought unsuccessfully for court treatment. " permission to remove the life support sys- Broder wiJl discuss the legal and ethical tems that have kept her husband, Michael issues raised by the case as weJl as the Martin, alive since he suffered severe brain impact of the court's decision in the Martin damage in a 1987 car/train collision. In a case on patient decision-making in Michi- free talk set for 7:30 p.m., Broder will gan. He will outline documents such as explore the "Implications of the Recent living wills and durable power of attorney Michigan Supreme Court Decision for designations and describe what must be Patient Self-Determination." included in such documents in order to On Aug. 22, the Michigan Supreme ensure treatment desires are honored. Court ruled 6-1 that Mary Martin had failed Broder has argued several other "right SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - The 18 recipients of this year's $25,000 Medallion to convincingly show that Michael Martin to die" cases, including some involving Scholarships were honored during a program Oct. 6 in the Bernhard Center. Past did not wish to continue an existence that parents' ability to discontinue life sustain- recipients, donors, faculty and staff were invited to attend the event. Here, Guido made him totaJly dependent on others or ing treatment for minor children. He has and Elizabeth Binda of Battle Creek greet two students who have received the machines to remain alive. She had argued been involved in the health care field for 22 Medallion Scholarship they funded: Robert J. Vance III, a 1995 recipient from that he had made statements to that effect years and has served as general counsel to Clarkston who is majoring in music education; and Krista A. McNally, a 1991 before being injured. The Supreme Court a Detroit hospital. He is a founding mem- recipient from Battle Creek who is majoring in music theory. The event was ruling reversed an earlier appellate court ber of the Children's Hospital Bioethics sponsored by the Office of Development. decision in her favor. Commi ttee and a consul tant to other M ichi- In its ruling, the court did recognize a gan hospitals regarding establishment and operation ofbioethics committees and other WMU starts year with $1 million in new cash gifts health care issues. A member of the Ameri- can Society of Law and Medicine, he is After closing the 1994-95 gift year with gift to the University in 1986. Gordon work-study abroad experience. currently the co-chairperson of the Patient a record $8.7 million in cash and deferred Sindecuse was a resident of Sarasota, Fla., Also received during the period were Rights Committee of the State BarofMichi- gifts, WMU supporters kicked off the new at the time of his 1993 death. Elizabeth three corporate gifts to support a new Uni- gan. fiscal year with more than $1 miJlion in Sindecuse died in 1990. versity/community collaborative effort in Broder's talk is sponsored by WMU's new cash gifts, the Board of Trustees Other major gifts received included Muskegon. Gifts of $15,000 from the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society. learned at its Sept. 15 meeting. $94,500 - $88,000 received in June and Chrysler Corp. of Detroit, $15,000 from For more information about the event, per- Cash gifts of $1,926,740 during June, $6,500 received in August - from the Haworth Inc. of Holland and $10,000 from sons should contact Shirley Bach, phi- the final month of the 1994-95 fiscal year, estate of Rua A. MacDonald. MacDonald CMI-Dearborn Inc. will help fund a pro- losophy, at 7-5379. brought to $8,704,496 the total of cash and earned a teaching certificate from the Uni- posed WMUlMuskegon Community Col- deferred gifts to the University for the versity in 1919 and a bachelor's degree in lege Engineering Initiative aimed at offer- year. Non-cash gifts valued at $891,151 1946. A longtime Grand Rapids resident, ing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing Hemphill-Pearson named to' brought the total value of aJl gifts received MacDonald died in March 1995. engineering in Muskegon. in 1994-95 to $9,595,647. Donations designated to support the A June gift of $24,000 from the Borgess occupational therapy roster July gifts totaling $247,528 and August University's international efforts were Service League Inc. of Kalamazoo will Barbara 1. HemphiJl-Pearson, occupa- gifts amounting to $781,586 put the cur- among major cash gifts received during the benefit WMU's new School of Nursing, tional therapy, has been reappointed to the rent year-to-date figure of cash and de- period. An anonymous $50,000 gift was which opened its doors to students this roster of accreditation evaluators for the ferred gifts to the University at $1,029,114, made to the International Student Services year. A payment of $500,000 also was Accreditation Council for Occupational an amount $452,052 higher than last year's Endowment Fund. Also supporting inter- made on an earlier anonymous pledge to Therapy Education of the American Occu- figure for the same period. national efforts was a $12,000 gift from support the nursing program. The same pational Therapy Association. Major individual gifts recorded during Noriko Takamura of Tokyo. Takamura and anonymous donor made an additional OriginaJly appointed in 1992, she was the three-month period included $625,768 her late husband Mamoru Takamura both $12,500 pledge payment in support of a again selected to serve in this role after from a trust established by the late Gordon graduated from WMU. Her gift has been WMU Medallion Scholarship. Medallion consideration and peer recommendation. H. Sindecuse. The gift wiJl be added to the designated for a fund that will be used to Scholarships, each worth $25,000 over four She will lead on-site accreditation reviews previously established Gordon H. and contribute to the awareness of Japan on the years, are among the nation's largest merit of occupational therapy curricula. Elizabeth M. Sindecuse Health Center WMU campus. awards in higher education. She also has been appointed to the Endowment, which provides support for H. David and Barbara Wenger of East Corporate matching funds totaling American Occupational Therapy Certifi- the Sindecuse Health Center. That campus Lansing contributed $10,000 to the Jen- $25,043 were made by the Upjohn Co. cation Board class of 1995 item writers. facility was named for the couple after nifer C. Wenger Memorial Study/Work Foundation during June and during July Only six registered occupational thera- they made a $1 million unrestricted cash Abroad Fund, named in honor of their that foundation made a $20,000 gift to the pists are selected each year for this posi- daughter. Jennifer Wenger graduated from University's Annual Fund. tion, which is responsible for writing ques- New members invited to WMU in 1992 and died later that year in an Also reported to the board was a $10,000 tions for the organization's certification automobile accident. As a student, she had gift from Lloyd E. and Nancy Gearhart of examination and developing and im- APA mixer Friday, Oct. 20 been employed by WMU's Office ofInter- Libertyville, Ill. He is a 1992 alumnus of plementing policies related to the certifi- Members of the Administrative Pro- national Affairs and had participated in a WMU. cation of occupational therapy personnel. fessional Association wiJl get an oppor- tunity to meet new members and visit with returning members during the orga- Board of Trustees approves faculty and staff retirements nization's annual new member mixer from The retirements 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, on the 10th floor of eight faculty of Sprau Tower. members and four Those attending can enjoy the sunset staff members were view of the campus and get to know each approved Sept. 15 other in a relaxed atmosphere, according to by the Board of Michele McLaughlin-Dondero, APA mem- Trustees. bership chairperson. Refreshments will be The faculty furnished by the organization. For more members granted information about the mixer or becoming retirement with e- an APA member, persons may contact meriti status, along Berman Byle Engemann Grace Heller McLaughlin-Dondero at 7-2570. with their years of service and effecti ve dates, are: Richard D. Brewer, biologi- WSfERNNNE\\S cal sciences, 37 Editor: RuthA. Stevens; Staff Writers: Cheryl P. Roland, years, effecti ve Julie D. Paavola; Photographer: Neil G. Rankin. Aug.31,1996;Arv- Western News (USPS 362-210) is published by News on D. Byle, chair- Services, 8-207 Ellsworth Hall, Western Michigan Uni- versity, 1201 Oliver SI., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165, person of paper and weekly during fall and winter semesters and bi-weekly during spring and summer sessions, except during printing science and vacation periods. Second class postage paid at Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165. engineering, 33

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Offices that receive too many cop- ies - or too few copies - are asked to call 387-4100. effective Ap~il 30, 1996; James A. Jaksa, rence H. Berman, testing and evaluation public safety, 16 years, effective Aug. 31, WMU is an equal opportunity/employer/affirmative ac- communication, 29 years, effective April tion institution. services, 29-112 years, effective Aug. 31, 1995. 21, 1996; Neil D. Kent, psychology, 31 1996; Marilyn A. Lierman, Sindecuse Western News October 12,1995 Three New journal showcases contemporary writers On campus _ Well-known creative writers - and Scott says "Third Coast" gives students BALANCING WORK AND those who hope to be - have a new place a wonderful opportunity to learn about COMMUNITY - Dace (pro- to get their work published. WMU's De- publishing. Editors solicit work from well- nounced DART -sah) Copeland partment of English, with the support of known writers, but they read and evaluate says she feels like she leads two the College of Arts and Sciences, has be- pieces from new writers as well. lives - one in her job as ad- gun publishing "Third Coast," ajournal of "We're open to all writers," Scott says, ministrative assistant in the contemporary literature. "but at the same time we want to make sure College of Engineering and "Our creative writing faculty and cre- we have alluring pieces from established Applied Sciences and another ative writing program here at Western are writers who make people want to pick up with her family in Kalamazoo's well known throughout the country," says the magazine." Some of the writers fea- Latvian community. A WMU Shirley Clay Scott, chairperson of English. tured in the first edition include Edward staff member for 14 years, "We needed a creative writing journal is- Hirsch, Janet Kauffman and Alison Copeland has worked in the sued from here as a cultural expression of Hawthorne Deming. College of Engineering and what we're doing - a manifestation of our "Third Coast'" managi ng editor George Applied Sciences for 11years. commitment to the arts." R. Kuttner, a graduate student in creative She is responsible for oversee- Scott sees "Third Coast" as a natural writing, says the magazine generated a lot ing the budget and keeping the extension of the University's creative writ- of excitement around the country. "We've dean informed about where the ing program, which hosts annual events had several positive responses to the con- college stands financially. She Iike the national Third Coast Writers' Con- tent and the quality of the magazine," also keeps track of the dean's ference. The WMU creative writing pro- Kuttner says. "We're devoted to making it schedule. In addition, she helps gram also boasts a highly published faculty a magazine that will be recognized on a department chairpersons with who are frequent winners of prestigious national scale." contract issues, such as hiring Guggenheim and National Endowment for "Third Coast" will be published in the faculty. She spends a consider- the Arts fellowships. summer and winter. It is available through able amount of time answer- The first issue of "Third Coast" was the Department of English, at local book- ing questions from faculty, staff published this spring. The I35-page jour- stores and by subscription. Subscriptions and students. "I don't always nal, which resembles a softcover book, are $8 per year for two issues, or $5 for know how to do something, but contains 24 poems and 10 short stories by individual copies. I can usually tell people where 20 authors. While Scott says this particular to get more information," she issue is made up entirely of fiction and Silver anniversary plans on says. In her other life, Copeland poetry from the United States and Canada, is very active in the local Latvian community. She has taught in the Latvian the journal is open to contemporary litera- agenda for APA meeting Saturday school for 24 years and has served as its principal for the last 10 years. She ture in all its forms. Plans for celebrating the Administra- also has volunteered on various boards in the community. Copeland, whose parents "Each issue of the magazine carries tive Professional Association's 25th an- were born in Latvia, grew up with the Latvian language and has passed that with it an invitation to submit from Sep- niversary this year will be a discussion knowledge on to her children. On a recent trip to Latvia, they were able to easily tember to May," Scott says. "We welcome topic at the APA's fall general member- converse with their cousins. In addition to spending time with her husband and all forms of contemporary writing from all ship meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17. children, ages 9 and 11, Copeland enjoys sewing, knitting and gardening. over the world." The meeting, set for noon to I p.m. in "Third Coast" is the English depart- 157-159 Bernhard Center, will include re- ment's first attempt to publish a profes- ports from APA officers and committee Obituaries _ sionalliterary journal. The editorial board chairpersons. The meeting is open to all Funeral services for Lanny H. Wilde, international associations of police chiefs is made up of graduate students in the APA members and persons who wish to public safety, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, as well as the Michigan Association of department's creative writing program; join the organization may do so at the Oct. 12, at Portage United Methodist Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. faculty members serve as advisory editors. meeting. Church, 8740 S. Westnedge Ave. Inter- He was president of the latter group in ment will follow at South Portage Ceme- 1986. Locally, he was a board member of Libraries _ tery. the Voluntary Action Center. Wilde, 49, died Oct. 9 of cardiac arrest. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah, Where do you go when you need to and then rebound the book in a simple He had suffered from a heart condition as who is a freshman at WMU this fall. rebind a 12th century manuscript? brown leather binding. the result of a virus. Memorial contributions may be made The binding of one of the earliest and To further protect the newly rebound He came to WMU in 1973 as a patrol through the WMU Foundation to a schol- most precious manuscripts in the Cister- manuscript, he built a box to hold it. A sergeant and was made master sergeant in arship fund in his name in the Criminal cian Collection in Waldo Library's Special pocket in the box contains a few scraps of 1975. He was named deputy chief of police Justice Program of the Department of So- Collections had begun to disintegrate. The paper inserts and a small strip of an earlier in 1981 and chief of police two years later. ciology. Checks should made out to the manuscript, a Cistercian antiphonary con- manuscript which had been used in the Wilde previously was a patrolman and foundation. taining one of the earliest forms of musical previous binding. The conservator also then a detective with the Albion Police notation, also had a few loose vellum leaves inserted a description of what he had done. Department. He graduated from Albion Opal 1. Ellis, retired from history, died no longer attached to the binding, making The whole process took two years to College in 1968 with a degree in business Oct. 4 in Kalamazoo. She was 60. it difficult to rebind. Great caution and complete. The conservator ascertai ned from administration and earned a master of pub- Ellis was a secretary in the Department attention to detail were going to be neces- the pin prick holes he found that this was lic administration degree from WMU in of History for 25 years until her retirement sary to avoid losing any of the markings of probably the fourth time the manuscript 1979. in 1992. Memorial contributions may be music. had been bound. Not bad for 800 years! He was a member of the Michigan and made to the American Lung Association or The Bentley Library at the University the American Cancer Society. of Michigan has a preservation center for the book - one of the best preservation Jobs _ centers in the country. The work could be The following list of vacancies is cur- (R) Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), done for a cost of $1,350. Financial sup- rently being posted through the Job Oppor- 1-30, Theatre, 95/96-210,10110-10116/95. Exchange __ port for the work of rebinding the manu- tunity Program by employment services in (R) Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), FOR SALE - 1990 Mercury Sable LS, script was pledged by a generous donor, the Department of Human Resources. Inter- 1-30, Theatre, 95/96-211,10110-10/16/95. excellent contlition, 68,000 miles, many who wishes to remain anonymous. ested benefits-eligible employees can ap- (R) Academic Auditor I, S-04, Regis- extras. $6,995. Call 324-0958. The manuscript was hand delivered to ply for any of these positions (bargaining trar, 95/96-213,10/10-10116/95. WANTED - Violin instructor to give the Bentley Library preservation center, or non-bargaining) by submitting a job (R) Customer Support Represen- lessons on campus, preferably during where the conservator carefully studied opportunity transfer application during the tative, S-05, Telecommunications, 95/96- the noon hour. Would like to focus on the manuscript, scrupulously noting the posting period, or may contact an em- 214,10/10-10/16/95. country & western, and bluegrass type construction of the previous binding be- ployment services staff member for assis- Please call the Applicant Information music. Call 7-4239. fore taking it apart. After completing the tance in identifying themselves as candi- Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date informa- study of the manuscript and with a mini- dates for these openings. tion on the Job Opportunity Program and mum of repairs, he reassembled the quires S-OI and S-02 clerical positions are not vacancies available to external applicants. Zest for Life_ required to be posted. For persons inter- (N) New "Expert Express" is a quick way to get ested in faculty positions, there are open- (R) Replacement tips on current fitness topics from Zest for Media _ ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- WMU is an EOIAA employer Life experts. The next interactive session Henry A. Raup, geography, discusses tion should be submitted to the appropriate occurs from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednes- the funding crisis for national parks on dean or chairperson. day, Oct. 18, in the Brown and Gold Room "Focus," a five-minute interview produced (R) Police Officer, G-OI, Public Safety, Human of the Bernhard Center. Maria B. Epskamp, by news services. "Focus" is scheduled to 95/96-201, 10110-1 0116/95. a graduate assistant, will speak on the topic air Saturday, Oct. 14, at 6: 10 a.m. on (N) Secretary I (.5 FTE; 20 Hoursl resources __ of relaxation. WKPR-AM (1420). Week), S-04, College of Engineering and Paychecks to reflect increases Applied Sciences, 95/96-202, 10110-101 University Classification and Com- "Set Yourself Free-Stop Smoking "Fighting Hunger: Looking Back, Look- 16/95. pensation System non-bargaining em- Workshop" is scheduled for 5: 15to 7 p.m. ing Ahead" is the theme for the 12th annual (R) Assistantl Associate Professor ployees will begin receiving their 1995-96 Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 28 through World Food Day Teleconference sched- (Tenure Track), 1-30/20, Industrial and pay increases with paychecks issued Tues- Nov. 20, in 3270 Sindecuse Health Center. uled for noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. Manufacturing Engineering, 95/96-204, 101 day, Oct. 17 (pay period 14). The retroac- This eight-session workshop will help The program will be carried live on 10-10116/95. tive cumulative pay increase, covering July smokers explore their relationship to nico- EduCABLE Channel 36 and on Kalamazoo (R) Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), I through Sept. 24 (pay periods 2 through tine and develop strategies for coping with Community Access Television Channel 1-30, Business Information Systems, 951 12) will be included in paychecks issued the short-term effects of physical with- 30. Emanating from George Washington 96-205,10110-10/16/95. Tuesday, Nov. 14 (pay period 18). This is drawal. Relapse prevention strategies are University, the program will feature an (N) Assistantl Associate Professor one pay period later than was indicated in integrated with skills for reducing psycho- international panel of experts who will (Tenure Track), 1-30/20, Physician As- an earlier memo regarding the 1995-96 pay logical craving, preventing weight gain, discuss the world hunger situation. For sistant,95/96-206, 10/10-1 0/16/95. increase implementation. While one pay managing stress and building a lifestyle more information, persons may contact (N) Assistantl Associate Professor amount will be shown on the Nov. 14 focused on healthy non-smoking alterna- Kanti S. Sandhu, University video ser- (Tenure Track), 1-30/20, Educational Lead- paycheck, a check message will indicate tives. Call the Office of Health Promotion vices, at 7-5013. ership, 95/96-208,10/10-10/16/95. the amount included for retroactive pay. and Education at 7-3263 to register. 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Thursday, October 12 (and 13) Hispanic Heritage Month cultural exhibit, showcases, third floor, Waldo Library. (thru 20) Exhibition, "Icons and Iconoclasts," figure painting and monoprints, Richard Rodrigues, San Francisco artist, Gallery II, Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (thru 27) Exhibition, Department of Art Alumni Mail Art Show, Space Gallery, Knauss Hall, Mondays thru Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closing reception, Friday, Oct. 27,3- 5 p.m. (and 13) Student Art Gallery exhibitions by students from the City College of San Francisco: monoprints, South Gallery; and figure painting workshop works in progress, Rotunda Gallery; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructional technology services and human resources brown bag lunch, "But I'm Not a Graphic Designer!" Pamela S. Rups, instructional technology services, 157-159 Bernhard Center, 12:05-12:55 p.m.; to register call 7-3625. Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Generalizations of the Notion of Scalar Positivity to Matrices," Charles R. Johnson, professor of mathematics, College of CARING ABOUT KIDS - Athletic booster Maurice "Suds" Sumney handed out William and Mary, Commons Room, sixth floor, Everett Tower, 4 p.m. some hotdogs to hungry kids during a special tailgate party before the Oct. 7 University Film Committee showing, "Remains of the Day" (England, 1993), directed football game. The tailgate was part of the "Care About Kids" program, which is by James Ivory, 2750 Knauss Hall, 6 and 8:30 p.m. designed to help at-risk children of the greater Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Mircea Eliade Lecture on Religion, "Prophecy, Knowledge and the Study of Religion," communities. Corporate and individual donations are used to purchase tickets to J. Samuel Preus, the Ruth N. Halls Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana University, athletic events at WMU, and the tickets are then given to responsible youth Lee Honors College lounge, 7 p.m. agencies. The goal is to provide the youth with a positive experience while encour- Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Descartes: How God Made Two Plus aging them to visualize themselves attending college. The program has grown Two Equal Four," Jonathan Bennett, professor of philosophy, Syracuse University, steadily since its inception four years ago. Some 2,500 youngsters are expected to 3750 Knauss Hall, 7:30 p.m. participate this year. Concert, University Concert Band, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Friday, October 13 (and 14) Third Symposium on Matrix Analysis and Applications, Commons Room, sixth Program, "Powerful Presentations with PowerPoint," Judy A. Yaeger, business informa- floor, Everett Tower, all day. tion systems, 3307 Sangren Hall, noon-l p.m.; to register call 7-5305. Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Matrix Completion Theory," Charles R. Tuesday, October 17 Johnson, professor of mathematics, College of William and Mary, Commons Room, Meeting, Administrative Professional Association, 157-159 Bernhard Center, noon. sixth floor, Everett Tower, 4 p.m. Academic Convocation, featuring President Haenicke's "State of the University" ad- Soccer, WMU vs. the University of Kentucky, Waldo Stadium, 4 p.m. dress, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. *Hockey, WMU vs. Brock University, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. Doctoral oral examination, "Toward a Comprehensive Model of Adolescent Socializa- *(thru 15, 19-22 and 26-28) University Theatre production, "A Funny Thing Happened tion: The Antecedents and Consequents of Parent-Teen Interaction," Gregory L. on the Way to the Forum," Multi-Form Theatre: Oct. 13-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 8 p.m.; Sanders, sociology, 2518 Sangren Hall, 4:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 and 22, 2 p.m. "Africa Today" lecture series, "Gender and Development in South Africa: The Kellogg *(thru 15) Kalamazoo Film Society showing, "Crumb," directed by Terry Zwigoff, 2750 Foundation Projects," Freddie Webb-Pekott, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Lee Honors Knauss Hall: Oct. 13-14,8 p.m.; and Oct. 15,2:30 p.m. College lounge, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14 *Lecture, "Hot and Cold Running Dinosaurs," paleontologist Robert Bakker, Miller *Hockey, WMU vs. the University of Western Ontario, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 15 Wednesday, October 18 Soccer, WMU vs. Miami University, Waldo Stadium, 2 p.m. Hispanic Heritage Month lecture, "Latinos in the News Media," Art Rascon, CBS news Concert, University Symphonic Band, Miller Auditorium, 3 p.m. correspondent based in Miami, West Ballroom, Bernhard Center, 10:30 a.m. Student recital, AIMS-Graz soloists, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 7 p.m. "A Gathering of Women," Soup and Sandwich Shoppe, Wesley Foundation building, Monday, October 16 11:30 a.m.-I p.m. Doctoral oral examination, "The Separation of Aqueous Iron Species Found in Stepwise Doctoral oral examination, "Intrinsic Motivation for Learning of the Adult Graduate Complexation by Capillary Electrophoresis with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Student at Western Michigan University," Phyllis Crandall, educational leadership, Detection," Robert E. Sutton, science studies, 5190 McCracken Hall, 8 a.m. 3208 Sangren Hall, 12:30 p.m. (thru 20) Sculpture student group exhibition, Rotunda and South galleries, East Hall, School of Music Convocation Series concert, Ensemble Ouabache, Dalton Center weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics in Society and Haworth College of Business presentation, 'The Corporate Ethics Officer: A Look at Applied Ethics," Kent Druyvesteyn, Role of corporate ethics officer to be explored professor of management, Lindenwood College (Mo.), 2000 Schneider Hall, 3 p.m. The role of a corporate ethics officer job, including the kinds of issues faced, *(thru 21) Annual Concert of Dance, featuring choreography by WMU alumnus will be explored in a lecture at 3 p.m. policies and guidelines, corporate re- Franklyn Folino and Department of Dance faculty members, Dalton Center Multi- Wednesday, Oct. 18, in 2000 Schneider Hall. sponses, qualifications for the position and Media Room, 8 p.m. Kent Druyvestyne, professor of man- lessons learned. Thursday, October 19 agement at Lindenwood College in Mis- Faculty development services program, "Intuitive Thought in the College Classroom," souri, will speak on "The Corporate Ethics Ramrattan elected to post Robin Clark, art, 242 Bernhard Center, 3:30-5 p.m.; to register call 7-5305. Officer: A Look at Applied Ethics." The Sam N. Ramrattan, industrial and manu- Master class, Hal Galper, jazz piano, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 4 p.m. talk, which is free and open to the public, is facturing engineering, has been elected to University Film Committee showing, "The Professional" (France/USA, 1994), directed being sponsored by WMU' s Center for the a four-year term as a director ofthe Central by Luc Besson, 2750 Knauss Hall, 6 and 8 p.m. Study of Ethics in Society and Haworth Michigan chapter of the American *Volleyball, WMU vs. Ball State University, University Arena, 7 p.m. College of Business. Foundrymen's Society. He serves as a tech- Center for the Study of Ethics in Society presentation, "Implications of the Recent Druyvestyne held a vice presidential nical liaison with the approximately 60 Michigan Supreme Court Decision for Patient Self-Determination," Andrew J. level position as an ethics officer at the foundries within a 60-mile radius of the Broder, Michigan attorney, Fetzer Center, 7:30 p.m. General Dynamics Corp. He will provide WMU campus. *Guest artist recital, Hal Galper Trio, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. some insight into the dimensions of such a *Admission charged Watson joins hockey staff Senate Nominations soughtfor 1996faculty scholars (Continued from page one) _ Bill Watson, a former player for The Distinguished Faculty Scholar professional achievement. The accom- ing majors and minors, to determine which the Chicago Black- Committee is seeking nominations for the plishments may be artistic, historical, lit- practices are appropriate. hawks, has been 1996 Distinguished Faculty Scholar erary, philosophical, scientific or techni- In other action, the senate accepted a named WMU' s new Awards. cal. Wide recognition beyond WMU is report by its ad hoc Committee on Priori- assistant hockey The deadline for nominations is Friday, essential. The award usually will be based ties of Placement Services in a Changing coach. Dec. 15. Up to three awards may be made on a body of achievement, rather than a University, which was chaired by Philip J. He joins head each year. Those honored during this cycle particular piece of work, and a substantial Egan, English. coach Bill Wilkin- will be announced in fall 1996. Each win- part of the achievement must have been The committee's primary recommen- son and top assis- ner will receive a $2,000 honorarium, a accomplished as a WMU faculty member. dation is that the University "maintain and tantJim Culhane on Watson $2,000 adjustment to base salary, a plaque Any member of the University com- strengthen centralized placement services the Bronco staff and and an opportunity to present a lecture, munity, including retirees, may nominate a by strengthening staffing in career services replaces Mike Schafer, who is now the exhibition or performance for the Univer- faculty member for the award. All nom- and investing in appropriate technology." head coach at Cornell University. sity community. ination6 must be supported by a minimum Three new professional staff positions Watson played college hockey at the All current, continuing board-appointed of two sponsors, at least one of whom is already had been authorized for career ser- University of Minnesota at Duluth. During persons with faculty rank are eligible, in- from within the University. vices, bringing the total to six professional the 1984-85 season, he led the nation in cluding part-time as well as full-time fac- Guidelines and nomination forms have staff positions. The office also has been scoring and captured the Hobey Baker ulty. They must have at least seven aca- been distributed on campus. For more in- authorized to purchase computers, other Memorial Award presented to the coun- demic years of service to WMU prior to formation, persons may contact Ernst A. equipment and software. try's top collegiate hockey player. He comes nomination. No individual may receive the Breisach, history, who is chairing the com- Senate recommendations are sent to the to WMU from the head coaching position award more than once. mittee, at 7-4637. Additional information administration for its consideration. at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. The awards are based on outstanding forms are available in the provost's office.