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Volume 6, Number 1 Office of University Relations Jean RCchards August 17, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Welcome to Fall Semester 1989 Still Time to Register for Fall Classes

For those who are new to Sangamon State Late registration for the fall semester University and for those who have been away at Sanganon State University continues from the campus for awhile, welcome. through Tuesday, September 5. If you know of Please use the SSU Weekly this semester someone who would benefit from one of our 23 to keep the SSU community informed about undergraduate or 22 graduate degree programs, faculty, staff, students and university ask them to consider Sangamon State. Tuition events. The Weekly is published every at SSU remains affordable and an installment Thursday (we try to get it out in the plan is available to all students. morning) during the academic year. You can You may late register at the Office of submit articles to us in PAC 567. The Admissions and Records in Building F from 9 deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday to publication. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. For more information, call 786-6174. Events Planned to Kick Off 89-90 President Long Holds Briefing It's going to be a busy fall and to kick off the semester in style, here are a few In an address to SSU faculty, students things you may want to attend this week and and staff on August 11, President Durward next : Long announced that the state lenislature has International Student Orientation will be allited funding that could result in salary held from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, August 18, at increases of about 8.4-8.5 percent for Cox House. faculty and staff. Thanks to the income tax Get acquainted at a campus barbecue st surcharge passed by the Illinois General 4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 19. Free Assembly in June, the fiscal 1990 budget barbecue, soft drinks and socializing at Cox includes approximately $2 million in House. additional funds for SSU personnel. Sunday, August 20, is SSU Day at Knight's Also taking advantage of this legislative Action Park. Enjoy unlimited miniature golf, largesse will be student workers and graduate waterslide, bumper boats and pedal boats. assistants who will probably see an increase There will be discounts on go carts and the in their paychecks. Zhe first and last time golf driving range. Sign up at the bursar's graduate assistants received an increase in office. Cost for SSU students is $5 and $10 their stipends was in 1986. for non-students. President Long also used this occasion to Also, on Sunday, a free shuttle bus will formally introduce his new team of top be running from campus to the Illinois State administrators. Vice President for Academic -Fair. Leave SSU at 12: 30 p.m., 3: 30 p.m. or 6 Affairs Wayne Penn, Deans William Bloemer, p.m. and depart the fairgrounds at 4 p.m., 7 Mary Mulcahy and John Nosari and Executive p.m. or 11 p.m. Catch the bus in front of Assistant to the President Michael Ayers a11 Buildi- ----nn DIE. assumed new responsibilities this month. ~he-ssu Golf Scramble is set for A final topic addressed by President Cong Wednesday, August- 23, at the Oaks Golf Club. during the briefing was the union election The fun starts at noon. Your price of $20 for the university's clerical workers which includes greens fee, an electric cart, a hat was held on August 14. and a brown bag lunch. Sign up at the After reminding qualified employees of bursar's office. the importance to vote, Long asked that they A pig roast will start at 5 p.m. on consider what was "the best thing for the Friday, August 25, at Cox House. Vegetarian institution." Long continued, "I have tried and non-pork alternatives will be served, to serve all employeea of this university -- too. At 7 p.m. that night, the Prairie Stars both inside and outside bargaining units. And soccer team launch their home opener against we will continue to do all we can to continue Blackburn College at Kiwanis Field. A band, the growth of this institution." -The Dinosaurs, will be playing live after the The clerical workers (including telephone soccer game outside the Cox House. A cash bar operators and data entry operators) voted 57- will be provided, but, of course, you must be 43 to choose the University Professionals of 21 to be served. Also on Friday, the SSU Food Illinois as their bargaining representative. pantry is sponsoring a food drive, Please Negotiations with the new union could delay kick in a can and fight hunger. You can make raises. a donation of a canned food item at Cox House Anyone wanting a copy of the budget can on Friday. request one from the president's office. "The Food donations will also be collected at budget is larger than last year," Long said, the soccer game on Sunday, August 27, when "but the impression of a windfall is not the Prairie Stars meet Rockhurst College at 2 accurate." p.m. at Kiwanis Field. Cash contributions to the food pantry can be made at the bursar's Long to Appear on "Legislative Focus" office at any time. President Durward Long and Western Parking Decals Available at Bursar's Office Illinois University President Ralph Wagoner discuss how they propose to use the revenue Fall semester parking decals must be generated by this year's state income tax displayed by Friday, September 1. Faculty, surcharge on Scott Mulford's "Legislative staff and student vehicles must have a Focus" show on the CONVOCOM public television current parking decal affixed to the outside network. right lower corner of the rear window. The show can be seen at 6 p.m. on Parking stickers, $7.50 for the semester, are Wednesday, August 23, on WSEC, Channel available at the bursar's office. ~acksonville/Springfield. Career Services bnnormcee Job Pair, Workaho~ Nemecek, Eayvard Exhibit Opens Friday

TO assist students with career planning A' senior art exhibit featuring the works and job search strategies, Career Services of Jacqueline Nemecek and Mark Hayward will has planned several events for this fall. open Friday, August 18, and run through For those seeking part-time employment, a Tuesday, September 5, at the Instructional mini job fair will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. Gallery, on the third floor of Brookens on Tuesday, September 26, at SSU. Library. The annual Illinois Collegiate Job Fair A reception for the artists will be held is scheduled for Friday, October 27, at the from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, at College of DuPage. This job fair is geared to the Instructional Gallery. those December graduation candidates who plan to seek full-time employment with major Students Attend National Governors ' Ueeting Chicago area employers. To prepare for the job fairs, Career Two SSU students were among 10 selected Services will sponsor the following workshops to participate in a "Lessons in Leadership: A for students. Public Administration Opportunity with the "How to Get a Job" will be held from National Governors' Aasociation" program 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, at during the annual meeting last month in Cox House. "Resumes that Work" will be the Chicago. topic of a workshop planned for noon and 4:30 Governor James R. Thompson made the p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, at Cox announcement that Michelle Lynne Gentry and House. The final workshop, "Interviewing Dave W. Tretter, both graduate studenta, Techniques," will also be offered at noon and would participate in the program. 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, also at "It is important to introduce tomorrow's Cox house. leaders to the leaders of today, and that's Career Services also has computerized what the 'Lessons in Leaderhsip' program will data on salary and projections for do,'' Thompson said. occupational growth in Illinois. Students are "These studenta are given a unique also invited to drop by Cox House for opportunity to meet our country's leading information on jobs and graduate school. state officials and to discuss with them the important issues facing the nation," he said. SSU Volleyball Wants You Gentry and Tretter also received academic credit for their participation. Any woman interested in trying out for the SSU Prairie Stare volleyball team may AST Opena Up Second Career for SSU Student report by phone or in person to the Athletics Office, E-22, 786-6674. SSU history student Charles Starling, a Coach Trisha Tucker will contact you for historic site worker at Clayville Rural Life try-out dates. This is the team's first year Center has moved on this month to an and the season promises to be exciting. interpretive position on the staff of New The first home match will be Wednesday, Salem State Park. September 20, against Illinois Central Starling's Spring 1989 Applied Study Term College at 7 p.m. All home games are free to at New Salem gave him the chance to gain students, staff, faculty and their families. experience and apply his education in a practical way. Will the Prairie Dog Live this Year? In his new position, Starling will demonstrate the roles of blacksmith, school The Prairie Stars soccer team hopes to teacher and doctor in the reconstructed find a fan who would like to wear the prairie village. He will also help train new dog mascot suit and greet children at home volunteers. games and entertain spectators. If you are Starling has attended SSU since 1985 and interested in contributing your talents to will begin his graduate work this fall. this activity (you get to see all the games A veterinarian for 29 years, he retired for free), please notify the Athletics Office last January to devote full time to his new at 786-6674 as soon as possible. career in history.

Calendar

Aug 18 Fri NemecekIHayward Art Exhibit Opens ' Instructional Gallery, Brookens Aug 18 Fr i International Student Orientation 1-5 p.m., Cox House Aug 19 Sat Campus barbecue 4:30 p.m., Cox House Aug 22 Tues Reception for artists Nemecek 6 Hayward 5:30-7 p.m., Instructional Gallery Aug 23 Wed SSU Golf Scramble Noon, Oaks Golf Course Aug 25 Fri Pig Roast 5 p.m. , Cox House Aug 25 Fri Soccer Team vs. Blackburn College 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Aug 27, Sun Soccer Team vs. Rockhurst College 2 p.m., Kiwanis Field

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Volume 6, Number 2 Off ice of University ~elstiobs Jean Richards August 24, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Late Bagistration Continues 'Ihroagh Sept. 5 Coates Selected as Employee of the Month

If you know of someone who would benefit Gerlinde Costes, the foreign student from one of SSU's 23 undergraduate or 22 advisor at Ssngamon State University, has graduate degree programs, ask them to been named the university's employee of the consider Sangamon State this fall. month for August. Late registration for the fall semester Dean Homer Butler presented the award to continues through Tuesday, September 5. For Coater at a reception on August 17. "l'm sore information, pleare call 786-6626. speechless," she said. "This has been a wonderful, wonderful place for me - to grow SSU Plum 4th hnaal Fall ?estival up, actually. You have all been such good f riends and mentorn ," she said. AlW, students, staff, faculty, Au the foreign student advisor, bates families and friends are invited to the assists international students in gaining university's fa11 festival which will be held maximum benefit f rom their educational from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September experience at SSU. She also administers 16, rain or shine. govermental and institutional regulations Three bands, including local favorite regarding foreign students, provides Dcluxury, will perform at the festival. orientation to foreign students and provides Beausoleil and They Came in Droves will also personal counseling. be on the program. Bcausoleil will play from A native of Germany, bates came to the 1-2 p.m. They Came in Droves will take the United Stater in 1959 and joined the stage at 3 p.m. and play until 5 p.m. and university in 1976. She earned her master's Dcluxury vill perform from 6-9 p.m. degree in human development counseling from A coiputer fair, on the lover level of Sangamon State in 1976. the PAC, will feature the latest in hardware Employee-of-the-month awards go to and softvare. The computer exhibit8 will be permanent employees who show outstanding open frm 1-5 p.m. merit, perform exceptional service through Other exhibits and activities include their work and exhibit a positive and animals from Henson Robinson Zoo, Chinese supportive attitude. noodle pulling (compliments of the Golden As employee of the month, ~oat'eswill Dragon Rertsurant) and calligraphy. receive special parking privileges, campus Once again this year, WSSU will provide gift certificates and the chance to be chosen its popular Tape-A-Tale for children from 1-5 Sangsmon State University employee of the p.m. year. Employees of the month are selected by New this year vill be a paraplane display a committee consisting of former winners of and demonstration; the paraplane is a the award. recreational aircraft you must see to believe. SCAN-17 to Broadcast Neptune Ilncounter A bicycle race, a booksale, a co-ed volleyball tournament, a fishing derby, a fun Neptune, the planet about which runlwalk, hayrack rides, mum and pumpkin scientists know least, will soon reveal its sales, a paper airplane contest and a soccer secrets to the Voyager 2 spacecraft. After a shootout have also been scheduled. The journey of more than four billion miles and traditional bonfire will be lit at 6 p.m. previous visits to Jupiter, Saturn and Lincoln Memorial Gardens, the Springfield Uranus, Voyager 2 will make its closest Police Department, Crimestoppers/DARE, the approach - only 3,000 miles -- to Neptune on Springfield Fire Department and the Ansar Thursday night, August 24, at 11 p.m. Shrine clowns are also scheduled to Sangamon State University will broadcast participate. this encounter on Mmension Cable Service's A comprehensive schedule of activities SCAN-17 television ststion. The pictures will with times and locations will appear soon in come from Voyager 2 through NASA's Jet the yrkly, so watch for d*c-+lq. P-oy"1.-4-7 Laharp*--y in Panadena, Calif. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help make At 4:14 a.m., Voyager will make its the fall festival a success, should contact closeat approach to Triton, the largest of Dick Williams at McClelland House at the planet's six known moons. The spacecraft 786-6530. will be 23,600 miles from Triton, which may turn out to be one of the most scientifically First fleeting of Psychology Club - August 29 important moons in the entire solar system. Charles Schweighauser, proEessor of "Student Survival - Make It or Break It," astronomy and physics at SSU, will be at the a special presentation sponsored by the SSU SCAN 17 studio to study the pictures and to Psychology Club, will be held from 11:30 a.m. answer questions from the viewing audience. to 1 p.m. on 'herday, August 29. Persons having questions or comments about Those attending will also find out what Neptune, its moons or the Voyager spacecraft, the future holds for Psi Chi and the may call 786-6799. Rofessor Schvcighauser Psychology Club. Anyone interested in will answer questions from the audience attending should meet outside the psychology starting at 10:30 p.m. and continuing program office in Brookens 336. throughout the night. aumni present $6,400 in Scholarships Students Needed for Library Research Project

The Sangamon State University Alumni Brookens Library is hosting an advanced Association presented $6,400 in scholarships research project which includes the testing to eight students during a reception of an experimental online computer library co-hosted by the alumni association and SSU catalog. This project provides a unique President Durward Long. The ceremony was held opportunity to catch a glimpse of future at the president's home on August 20. computer-based library and information search Beverly Peterson, a management systems. undergraduate from Aurora, received the Student participants, who earn $10 for $1,500 Francis J. Budinger Scholarship, one hour of assistance, will be asked to look established in honor of SSU's first up publications on a topic of their choice, "Distinguished Alumnus ." using the experimental microcomputer-based Receiving the association's $1,000 Robert online catalog. No prior training is required Spencer Award was Michael LaRosa who and the participant's search abilities will graduated from Levis and Clark Community not be tested or evaluated. College's criminal justice program. The If you would like to participate in the award, which honors SSU's founding president, project, stop by Brookens 204 or call Mane recognizes an outstanding academic record and Rill at 786-6597 or 786-6722 after 4 p.m. a demonstrated involvement in campus and/or comuni ty activities. Volunteers Sought for Insurance Rogram Karen Clark, a graduate of Lake Land College, was the recipient of the $1,000 The SSU Entrepreneurship 6 Enterpriae Relen hnn Acadedc Arhievement Scholarship. Development Center along with the Illiwis The award, made to a student who has achieved Department of Insurance sponsored the Senior an outatanding academic record, honors Helen Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for the Dunn, a 1972 SSU graduate, past alumni community last week. To help senior citizens aaaociation preaident and current board with their medical billinga, this program member. provides participants with information about The alumni association makes two $1,000 Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance awards based on financial and academic policies. Lf you are interested in becoming a considerations. Recipients were Marsha SRIP volunteer, call Kay at 786-6571. Baldwin, a graduate of Lincoln Land Cornunity College's biology program, and Pamela K. FacultyIStaff Activities Harpole, an undergraduate in SSU'a Medical Technology Program. JEANNE-MARIE COL, associate professor of Three students -- Laura Gauf, D~M public administration, represented SSU at the Siefman and Mary White -- received Alumni annual meeting of the International Association Community College Scholarships of Association of Schools and Institutes of $300 each. Administration (IASIA), in July in Marrakesh. Gauf, a member of SSU's first Col convened four sessions of the Working intercollegiate volleyball team, is a Group on Women in Fublic Administration and graduate of Sauk Vally Community College in Management for which she serves as project Dixon. Siefman earned an associate's degree director. Col also presented a paper, "Women in art from Richland Community College in in Bureaucracies: Equity, Advancement and Decatur and Mary E. White graduated from the Public Policy Strategies." pre-law program at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrev. MICHAEL D. KLEMENS. Statehouse bureau chief for Illinois Issues magazine, will Gonulaen Aim for 200th Victory receive a 1989 Gold Bell Award from the Mental Health Association in Illinois on With a win against Blackburn College on September 9 for his "outstanding contribution Friday, August 25, SSU's soccer coach Aydfn to the coverage of mental health tssues." Gonulsen will bring his career coaching Klemens is being honored for his June record to 200 victories. Come celebrate this article, "Illinois responds to federal stick: milestone at a pregame celebration at 6:45 mentally ill to get better care." Gold Bell p.m. at Kiwanis Field. Awards are presented in print and broadcast "This 200th victory demonstrates this categories to journalists who have produced university's commitment to success," Gonulsen or written copy which increases the public's spfd. "'J.:fhout tb- -.-~pportof his university underatanding of mental health innues and/or no coach can be successful." combats the stigma of mental illness.

Calendar

Aug 25 Fri Faculty Senate Steering Committee Meeting 10 a.m., PAC 31 Aug 25 Fri Pig Roast 5 p.m., Cox House Aug 25 Fri Soccer Team vs. Blackburn College 7 p.m., Kivania Field Aug 27 Sun Soccer Team vs. Rockhurst College 2 p.m., Kiwanis Field Aug 27 Sun "Kick in a Can" Food Drive 2 p.m.. Kiwanis Field Aug 29 Tue Psychology Club Meeting 11: 30 a.m. , Brookens 336

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Volume 6, Number 3 Office of University Relations Jean Richards August 31, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Volunteers needed for Fa11 Festival Star Parties Return to SSU September 8

You can help make Sangamon State Sangamou State University will host its University's 4th Annual Fall Festival a popular Friday Night Star Parties again thin succerr. Volunteers are needed in a variety fall, beginning September 8 and continuing of capacities including setup, cleanup and through October 27. food service. Visitors to the university's observatory The fall festival will be held on this fall will be able to view the ringed Saturday, September 16, from noon to 9 planet Saturn, a yellow and blue double star p.m. Volunteers are asked to sign up for a system named Albireo and the King Nebula in two-hour shift. the constellatiou of Lyra--an exploding star. If you want to volunteer, contact Mck The Andromeda Galaxy, the closest spiral Williams at McClelland &use at 786-6530. galaxy to the Milky Way that can be viewed from Central Illinois, and the moon (when It's A Bird; it's Plane; it's a Paraplane available) can also be viewed through the observatory's four telescopes. New this year to the SSU Fall Festival The star parties, hosted by Charles will be a ParaPlane display and Schweighauser, professor of astronomy and demonstration. What ie a ParaPlane, you may physics at Sangamon State University, will be ask? "It's hard to describe," according to held every Friday night, weather permitting, staffer Eaily Schirding, ParaPlane from 8-10 p.m. The entrance to the observatory enthusiast. "You really have to see it to is located on the southeast comer of Brookens believe it." Library. Visitors should call the university's The ParaPlane flies like no other switchboard at 786-6600, after 7 p.m., to machine. The wing is a non-rigid gliding determine if weather conditions are suitable parachute and the machine is powered by twin for viewing on that Friday. engines. ''It's very easy to fly," Schirding Star Parties are free and open to the said. "If I can do it, anyone can." As a public. matter of fact, no flying experience or license is required. Bookmtore to Retarn Fall Texts September 11 For anyone who has ever wanted to go aloft alone, this is the recreational flying To rake room for spring and second-half vehicle for you. Check out ParaPlanes at the fall textbooks, Lakeside Bookstore will begin fall festival on Saturday, September 16. The returning fall textbooks starting the week of aircraft will be on display from 1-4 p.m. and September 11, according to book store manager demonstrations are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 5 Tom Wade. p.m. The last day to return a fall textbook is Friday, September 15. All returns must be Fall Festival to Have Indoor Flying, Too accompanied by a receipt.

While ParaPlanes are aloft outside during Student Newspaper Announces Deadlines the SSU Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16, planes will be flying indoors in the The SSU News, the student newspaper at Auditorium. Sangamon State University, invites the The Indoor Open Invitational Folded university community to submit story ideas, Airplane Flying Contest will be held from 2-4 notices of meetings and information regarding p.m. upcoming events. Contestants will compete in one of three Ideas for news stories or feature articles categories: Navigators (grades K-61, Junior need to be submitted at least two weeks in Pilots (grades 7-12) and Pilots (adults). advance. Information regarding meeting times First prize-four tickets to Merry Magic must be received by the Thursday prior to Christmas-rill be awarded in each category. publication. Ihe SSU News also welcomes signed Second prize will be a large alligator from letters to the editor. the Beausoleil set and third prize will be a Please send all information to SSU News, small alligator from the Beausoleil set. 3-145, or call 786-NEWS. Planes will be launched from the front of the mezzanine and those closest to the target HSA Offers New Course in Eealth Economics on the stage will be declared the winners. This semester the Health Services Live Music to Fill the Bill at Fall Festival Administration Program offers a new course, HSA 488 Health Economics. Assistant Professor This year's SSU Fall Festival, on Shram Heshmat, who has teaching and research Saturday, September 16, has a band to suit experience in health care economics/fi~nce, everyone's taste. is teaching the course. Beausoleil with Michael Doucet will Students in the course will learn about offer Cajun music from 1-2 p.m. They Cue in allocating limited health care resources and Droves hits the festival stage at 3 p.m. and explore public policy issues in financing and play rock'n'roll until 5 p.m. Deluxury will organizing health and medical services. perform smokin' rhythm and blues from 6-9 p.m. The course is offered from 6-9:30 p.m. on And best of all-it's free. Don't miss it. Tuesdays. For more information, call 786-6306. bcyclingProgram can't Accept Newspapers Counseli% Center Offers Self-Esteem Workshop

Staffer Bob Raebig reports that the SSU Energize yourself with a aelf -esteem recycling program will no longer accept workshop to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on newspapers because Illinois recycling centers Tuesday, September 12. can no longer find a market for the newsprint. This workshop, sponsored by the However, computer paper and cans will still be Counseling Center, will allow you the accepted. Proceeds from the recycling program opportunity to maximize your potential for benefit the food pantry, and according to health and well-being and learn what Raebig, the contributions have been contributes to your life going right. overwhelming. "Thanks to everyone for their The workshop will be held in PAC generous participation. This program has been Conference Room E. If you're interested, call a tremendous success thus far." 786-6678. Donations to the SSU Food Pantry will be collected from campus drop locations on Professor to Discuss Texas Legal System Friday, September 1. SSU's Legal Studies Program will hold an "Eyes on the Prize" to be Televised in Decatur informal luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1, in PAC Conference Room Sangamon State University has arranged E. for "Eyes on the Prize," a televised course The featured speaker will be Frank which focuses on the history of the civil Kemerer, a professor at North Texas State rights movement, to be offered through University. Kemerer will discuss hie book on Decaturls cable television system. William Wayne Justice, a liberal district The telecourse, offered for full academic judge from Texas, who is known for several credit, will be broadcast beginning at noon decisions regarding civil liberties, and on Saturday, September 16, and every Saturday other aspects of the Texas legal system. thereafter for six weeks. Six on-campus The program is open to the SSU community. meetings will be held at Richland Community College in Decatur. Trip to Watch Cubs vs. Cards Sold Out If you have questions about SSU telecourses, contact Leroy Jordan at A trip to Wrigley Field to watch the 786-6540. Chicago Cubs battle the St. buis Cardinals on Friday, September 8, is sold out. Computer Users' Group to Hold Dinner Meeting Those lucky enough to have made their resenations early should be ready to leave Club Mac, the local Macintosh computer from E building at 7 a.m. The bus will return users' group, and the Sangamon State to the campus at approximately 9 p.m. University Library will hold a fifth If you have any questions, call Oscar anniversary dinner meeting on Tuesday, Lambdin at the Intramural8 and Recreation September 5, at 6:30 p.m. in PAC Conference Office at 786-6674 or stop by E-22. Room A. Fred Bockmann, higher education Paculty/Staff Activities development executive at Apple Computer, Inc. will speak on "A Decade of Microcomputers: ALFRED S. ARKLEY, professor of Inventing the Second Renaissance." management, was participated on a panel, Reservations must be made by today, "Perceived Differences Between Public and Thursday, August 31. Call Harry Berman at Private Sectors," at the annual meeting of 753-0459 to R. S. V. P. the Academy of Management in Washington, D. C. , on August 14. Soviet Profemsor to Address Disaster Work HARRY BERMAN, associate professor of Alla Spivakovskaya, Soviet psychologist Child, Family and Community Services, edited and educator, who has worked with the Successful Nurse Aide Management in Nursing

international relief effort followinn" the Homes.- Jo Ann Dav,-- was coeditor of the book earthquake in Armenia, will speak at Sangamon which was published in August by Oryx Press. State University on Friday, September 1. Spivakovskaya will address "Challenges of KENNETH OLDFIELD, associate professor of Frontline International Disaster Work: The public administration, was appointed to the Armenia Experience.'' Her address is scheduled advisory board of the Journal of Property for noon in PAC Conference Room D. Taxation...... Calendar

Aug 31 Thu Political Studies Student Association/ Model Illinois Government Meeting 4 p.m., PAC Atrium Sept 1 Fri Frank Kemerer, North Texas State University 11:30 a.m., PAC Conference Room E Sept 1 Fri Alla Spivakovskaya, Moscow State University noon, PAC Conference Room D Sept 1 Fri Women's Tennis Team vs. College of St. Francis 3 p.m., Washington Park Sept 3 Sun Soccer Team vs. Southern Indiana University 2 p.m. , Kiwanis Field Sept 7 Thu Women's Tennis Team vs. LLCC 3:30 p.m., Washington Park Sept 7 Thu SSU Fall Softball 5: 15 p.m. , field nearest Brookens Sept 8 Fri Staff Senate Meeting 10: 30 a.m., L-29 Sept 8 Pri Soccer Team ve. Benedictine College 7 p.m., Kiwanie Field Sept 8 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory

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Sangamon State University Invites Everyone to Enjoy Fourth Annual Fall Festival

Alumni, students, staff, faculty, families stories in WSSU's mobile van. WSSU staffers and friends are invited to Sangamon State will use the van's production facilities to University's Fourth Annual Fall Festival which tape stories and add appropriately dramatic will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, sound effects. The storytelling youngsters September 16, at the university's main campus. will receive their finished tapes to take The SSU Fall Festival, which is free and home. open to the public, is planned rain or shine. At 4 p.m., Dr. Cricket will spin some There will be plenty of great food and tall tales for the young and the young at drink at "old-fashioned" prices including heart. Dr. Cricket, Sangamon State's bratwurets, hot dogs, taffy apples, popcorn, Professor of Experimental Studies David wine, beer, cider and free soda. Hilligoss, is one of the area's best-loved Three bands, including local favorite storytellers. Deluxury (cosponsored by the SSU Student Sangamon State's Gary Tranunell, Senate), will perform at the festival. professor of chemistry, and his assistants Beausoleil with Michael Doucet will perform will thrill young and old alike with a Cajun music from 1-2 p.m. They Came in Droves magical chemistry show at 1 p.m. This takes the festival stage at 3 p.m. and plays informative and fun chemistry show will . rock'n'roll until 5 p.m. and Deluxury plays its feature beautiful color changes, bubbling famous blend of smokin' rhythm and blues from 6- beakers and plenty of audience 9 p.m. participation. A microcomputer fair, in the lobby of the SSU's building service staff is Public Affairs Center, will once again be organizing a fall festival paperback book featured at the fall festival. The microcomputer sale with proceeds benefiting SSU'e food fair will present the latest in microcomputer pantry program. Donations to the book sale technology, including desktop publishing can be made at any of several campus drop hardware and software. A host of computer locations. manufacturers, software publishers and local A number of sporting events will also dealers will be represented. The computer be part of the festival. Festival goers may exhibits will be open from 1-5 p.m. want to sign up for the co-ed volleyball New this year to the SSU Fall Festival will tournament or if volleyball is not your be a ParaPlane display/demonstration. The sport, a fun runlwalk and a soccer shootout ParaPlane flies like no other machine. The wing have also been planned. is a flexible gliding parachute and the machine Other exhibits and activities include is powered by twin engines. For anyone who has Chinese noodle pulling (compliments of the ever wanted to go aloft alone, this is the Golden Dragon) and calligraphy. recreational flying vehicle for you. The Lincoln Memorial Gardens, the aircraft will be on display from 1-4 p.m. and Springfield Police Department's K-9 unit, demonstrations are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 5 Crimeetoppere/DARE and the Springfield Fire p.m. Department will also be participating. While Paraplanes are aloft outside, planes And, of course, there will be hayrack rides, will be flying indoors in the Auditorium at the a pumpkin painting/sale, a mum sale and the Indoor Open Invitational Folded Airplane Flying traditional bonfire which will be lit at 6 Contest from 2-4 p.m. Contestants will compete p.m. in one of three categories: Navigators (grades K-4), Junior Pilots (grades 5-8) and Pilots Benoit Selected as September EOM (grades 9 and above). First prize, awarded in each category, will be four tickets to David Doreen Benoit, coordinator of film Seebach's Merry Magic Christmas, a magical services at Sangamon State University, has holiday package for the entire family which can been named the university's employee of the be seen at the SSU Auditorium on Sunday, month for September. December 3. Second prize will be a large Benoit has worked for Sangamon State alligator from the Beausoleil set while third University for 11 yeare. As a coordinator prize will be a small alligator from the of film services, she works in the library's Beausoleil set. Planes will be launched from the media services department. front of the mezzanine and those closest to the "Working in a library has become second target on the stage will be declared the nature to me," said Benoit who has winners. volunteered in various libraries for more A variety of other children's gimes, also than 13 years. with prizes being awarded, is on the program "SSU is a wonderful place to work," from 1-4 p.m. From 2-4 p.m., children will also she said. "The best thing about it is have the chance to participate in a chalk working with students and instructors who drawing contest. are just great." Once again this year, WSSU will provide its A resident of springfield, Benoit has popular Tape-A-Tale for children from 1-5 p.m. three daughters and enjoys crafts, play6 and Children will have the chance to tape their own concerts in her free time. Job Fair for Disabled Students Set SSU Auditorium Welcomes Beausoleil

The fourth annual job placement conference Louisiana's leading Cajun band, Michael for college students with disabilities will be Doucet and Beausoleil, will be in concert held October 5-6 at Sangamon State University. at the Sangamon State University Auditorium The conference, sponsored by the Illinois on Friday, September 15, at 8:15 p.m. The Department of Rehabilitation Services, the concert is sponsored by AT&T. University of Illinois Division of The band's music includes Zydeco, Bayou Rehabilitation Education and Sangamon State, Boogies, and Cajun versions of rock'n'roll will bring together recruiters from both the classics and danceable Cajun two-steps and public and private sectors, college studenta and waltzes. The audience will be invited to recent graduates with disabilities and job dance in the lower orchestra section of the placement specialists from the state's colleges auditorium. and universities. After receiving its second Grammy The conference continues to grow rapidly, nomination for the sound track of the movie according to Tom Jones, conference chairman. "Belizaire the Cajun" Beausoleil was voted More than 50 recruiters and more than 100 "Best Band in New Orleans" in a recent students from Illinois and surrounding states competition. The Alternative Museum in New are expected to attend this year 's event, he York says, "Beausoleil is one of the most said. influential forces in the revival of French This year's conference has been expanded to Louisiana culture." two days to allow more time for interviewing, Ticket prices for Michael Doucet and Jones said. "This gives all those who attend Beausoleil are $10.50, $12.50 and $13.50 and ample opportunity for meaningful conversations can be purchased by calling the SSU ticket and to break down some of these myths about office at 786-6160. Student rush tickets at people with disabilities." $7 are available one half-hour before Beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, curtain with a valid identification card. the group will hear presentations from current students, recent graduates and selected Fall Softball Starts September 14 recruiters will have a chance to give students specific information and make appointments for Anyone who enjoys softball is welcome interviews the following day. to participate in SSU's fall softball league For more information, including starting on Thursday, September 14, at 5: 15 registration materials, write to Tom Jones, Job p.m. Placement Conference Chairman, Division of Games are played on the diamond closest Rehabilitation Education, University of to Brookena Library. Bats and balls are Illinois, 1207 S. Oaks Street, Champaign, Ill., provided, but bring your own glove. 61820. FacultyIStaff Activities Counseling Center Postpones Workshop KENNETH OLDFIELD, associate professor The self-esteem workshop scheduled for of public administration, has been appointed Tuesday, September 12, has been postponed. For a referee for the journal Assessment Digest, more information, call the counseling center at a publication of the International 786-6678. Association of Assessing Officers.

Smothers Brothers to Perform at SSU DOH C. SHINN, professor of political studies, presented a paper on left-right As part of their current Midwest tour, the polarization among the Korean mass public Smothers Brothers will appear "Live in Concert" at the First World Conference of Korean at the Sangamon State University Auditorium for Political Studies held in Seoul, July 24- two shows on Sunday, October 8, at 3 p.m. and 7 28. On August 2, he chaired an international p.m. For tickets, call the ticket office at conference held in Hong Kong on quality of 786-6160. Tickets are $15.50, $16.50 and $17.50. life.

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Sept 7 Thu Women's Tennis Team vs. LLCC 3:30 p.m., LLCC and SSU Sept 8 Fri Soccer Team vs. Benedictine College 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 12 Tue Psychology Club Bake Sale 9 a.m., fourth floor Brookens Sept 12 Tue Faculty Senate Steering Committee 10 a.m., PAC 31 Sept 12 Tue Economics Club Meeting 5 p.m. SSU cafeteria Sept 12 Tue Soccer Team vs. Bradley University 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 13 Wed Women's Tennis Team vs. MacMurray 3:30 p.m., LLCC and SSU Sept 14 Thu "How to Get a Job Workshop" 4:30 p.m., Cox House Sept 14 Thu SSU Fall Softball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Sept 15 Fri Faculty Senate Meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 15 Fri Beausoleil with Michael Doucet 8:15 p.m., Auditorium Sept 16 Sat SSU Fall Festival noon-9 p.m., main campus

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Vdume 6, Number 4 Office of Universlty Relations Jean Richards September 14, 1989 PAC 567 7864716 Editor

Enrollment Up for 14th Straight Semester Fall Festival Offers Something for All

For the 14th consecutive semester, Sangamon State Sangamon State University's Fourth Annual Fail Festival University's student enrdiment has increased. The number of is this Saturday. September 16, from noon to 9 p.m. on students enrdied for fall semester classes is 3,971, compared to the university's main campus. 3.942 during faii 1988. Here are just a few things that are on this year's Undergraduate enrdlment increased from 2.234 to 2,342, program: while graduate enrdiment decreased from 1,708 to 1,629. The most signincant Increase -- a nine percent jump in Full D~IJXIJ~~...... 6-9 p.m. Time Equivalent (FTE) in undergraduate students -- reflects an Beaumleii...... 1-2 p.m. increase In the number of undergraduate students enrdling for They Came in Droves...... 3-5 p.m. a full-time class schedule. Computer fair...... 1-5 p.m. "We are pleased with the increasing enrdlment because. Hayrack rides...... nwn-6 p.m. above ail else, it signines continuing momentum for growth and ParaPiane display...... 1-4 p.m. improvement at the University.' said Sangamon State University Oriental and Arabic calligraphy...... 3-33 p.m. President Durward Long. "This has not only been my top priority Chinese noodle pulling...... 230-3 p.m. since becoming president, but it has aiso become a goal of Pumpkin painting...... nwn-6 p.m. everyone here. These increases reflect excellent efforts by our WSSU Tape-A-Tale...... 1-5 p.m. admissions staff, by our faculty and staff, and by our alumni who Chalk drawing contest...... 24 p.m. speak highly of their education at SSU.' Soccer shootout...... 24 p.m. Director of Admissions Jerry Cud attributes the increase to Doctor Cricket ...... 4-5 p.m. "the exceptional success we have had at increasing our Kids' games ...... 1-5 p.m. interaction with the Illinois community cdleges, as well as some Fun runlwalk...... 2-3 p.m. in Iowa. Kentucky and Indiana. We are appealing to more fuli- Paperback book sale...... nwn-6 p.m. time students, primarily from community cdleges.' Paper airplane contest...... 24 p.m. Cud aiso said the University will concentrate more heavily on Magic chemistry show ...... 1-2 p.m. graduate recruitmentduring this school year. Wewill emphasize Co-ed vdleyball tournament ...... 1-6 p.m. the excellent opportunities for experiential learning which are Springfield Fire Department...... noon* p.m. accompanied by stipends for graduate students through the Springfield Pdice Department K-9 Unit.... l:30 p.m. various internship and graduate assistantship programs.' he Crimestoppers/DARE...... nwnd p.m. said. Lincdn Memorial Gardens...... nwn-6 p.m. Long points to more rigorous admission requirements as the Mum Sale by AeRho ...... noon4 p.m. primary reason for the small decrease in the faii semester SAM 50150 Drawing...... noon6 p.m. graduate enrdiment. SSU Sailing Club t-shirt sale...... 1-5 p.m. Sangamon State University graduated its largest class in Lakeside Bookstore...... 1-5 p.m. history during the 198889 academic year, thus requiring a larger Bonfire...... 6 p.m. number of new and returning students to replace those who graduated, according to Cud. There will be plenty of great food and drink including bratwursts, hot dogs, taffy apples, popcorn, wine, beer, Charities Campaign Begins September 19 cider and free soda. The SSU Fall Festival, which is free and open to the public, is planned rain or shine. This year the combined charities campaign at Sangamon State University will include the Black United Fund. Donations wiii be accepted for the Combined Health Appeal, the United Reducing School Costs to be Discussed Negro Cdiege Fund and United Way of Sangamon County. SSU's United Way goal is $19,500, according to campaign Sangamon State University President Durward Long wiil chair Barbara Hartman. Last year's overall charitaMe give the welcoming address at the next meeting of the contributions totaled $19,070.90 with $16,718.90 going to the Sangamon State Administrators' Round Table on United Way, she said. Wednesday, October 4. About 40 percent of United Way agencies provide clinical The program wiil be'Reducing Schcd Costs: Strategies experience sites for SSU undergraduate and graduate students, for Suwival.' Hartman said. Onefourth of the Unlted Way agencies provide Other speakers wiil include Earnest Smith. AST placements. superintendent for the Mattoon Community Unit Schcd SSU employees can make donations to the combined District #2 and David Estrop, director of business sewices charities campaign one of two ways. Hartman said. A completed for Springfield District 8186. pledge card wiii authorize payrdl deduction or an employee The program will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Heritage may make a single lump sum contribution. Employees may aiso House, 3851 S. Sixth Street in Springfield. A registration designate that their donation be given to a particular United Way fee of $7 includes membership and lunch. agency. The campaign will be September 18-29. Anyone interested in attending, should contact Hardd President Durward Long hosted a kickoff breakfast today. Vose, Regional Superintendent of Schods. County September 14, for all team ieaders. Team leaders have Building, Springfield, 62701, by Monday, October 2. vdunteered to serve as coordinators for all campus offices and will be contacting employees about the campaign. SASSU Plans Membership Meeting Student Association Seeks Volunteers The Student Association at Sangamon State University will hdd its first annual membership meeting at 11 :30 a.m. Sangamon State University's Student Association wants you. on Saturday, September 23, in PAC Conference Room "The only way we can achieve things Is through our C/D. The meeting is open to ail students. vdunteers.' according to Student Senate President Brian A brief orientation will acquaint students with the Kasher. 'If you have an hour a week to spare or just 15 minutes, Student Association at SSU, the Illinois Student you can make a difference. I encourage everyone to consider Association and higher education issues, according to being a vdunteer for our student association.' Brian Kasher, student senate president. The student association is seeking vdunteers with a wMe- After the orientation, students will vote to determine range of skills. Kasher said. If you would like to vdunteer, what issues should be addressed this year by the contact Kasher at 7866W3. association. Reception for Students to be Held Campus Weight Reduction Program Offered

Come and meet new friends at a student social reception Now is a great time to shed those extra pounds and hosted by the Student Activities Task Force. The reception will learn how to keep them off through the holidays. So sign be held today, September 14, at 5 p.m. in PAC Conference up now for SSU's weight reduction program. Room C/D. The University Health Service IS pleased to offer a There wili be free submarine sandwiches, chips, dip and special eight-week weight reduction program on campus. soda. A cash bar will also be available. Starting Thursday. September 28, Centrai Management Services and St. John's Wellness Center will hold a class Academic/Career Semlnar to be Held from noon to 12:45 p.m. The program is regularly offered through St. John's and An academic/career planning seminar for students Interested is highly successful, according to Lynne Price from the in pursuing a career in the helping professions wili be held on university's health service. It emphasizes calorie counting Saturday, September 23, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Brookens and exercise combined with information on nutrition and 475. The SSU Psychdogy Program will sponsor the seminar. health. Classes encourage group support and individual 'Students, especially those in Human Development communication. Counseling; Child, Family and Comrnunity Service, as well as The cost of the program is $5 and must be paid at the Psychdogy will find this very helpful,' according to Ellen S. time of the first class. This Includes all eight weekly Andre, psychology graduate assistant. meetings and all Instructional materials. The seminar will focus on several topics including Please register as soon as possible by calling Price at prerequisites, university requirements, career issues, graduate 786-6676. school and graduate assistantships prerequisites. The seminar wili also include a general orientation on Sangamon State. Volleyball Home Opener Sept. 20 Information on the Counseling Center, Learning Center, Student Center, Health Services and financial aid wili also be presented. This is the first season for SSU's Prairie Stars volleyball if you would iike to attend the seminar, contact Andre at 786- team. The first home match will be Wednesday, September 6696. 20, against lilinois Centrai College at 7 p.m. All home games are free to SSU students, staff, faculty Staff Senate to Sponsor St. Louis Shopping Trip and their families.

The SSU Staff Senate will sponsor a shopping trip to St. Athletes of the Week Announced Louis Centre on Saturday. November 18. The cost of the trip will be $12.50 for a round-trip ticket. Coffee and doughnuts will Jon Forgas, manager of the East Side Cafe, recently also be provided. announced his athletes of the week. The bus wili pick up shoppers at the front doors of the PAC For the weeks ending August 26 and September 4, the (the tear drop entrance) at 8 a.m. and will leave St. Louis by Prairie Stars all-time scorer. Ezekiel "Zico" Doe was named 430 p.m. returning to SSU by 6 p.m. athlete of the week. Doe has had seven goals in four To make reservations for the trip, contact Kathy McConnell games to date. Kevin Groark was named athlete of the at the bursar's office by Friday, October 27. week for the week ending September 9. This season Groak has had four goals. 1 assist and scored nine points. Video Yearbook Task Force Seeks Input Each athlete is awarded a food service gift certificate.

If you, your department or your group would like to be Fall Softball Starts Today included in the First Annual SSU Video Yearbook, contact Cucho Moreno, student association vice president, In E-22 as Sangamon State University's Fall Softball League starts soon as possible. its season today, September 14. A task force created by the Student Association will produce Anyone interested in playing should meet at the field and distribute a one-hour video yearbook to the SSU nearest Brookens Library at 5:15 p.m. community. Bats and bails are provided, but bring your own glove. 'We have the ability to video tape campus organizations, organizational events and the people that make our community Faculty/Staff Activities what it is. What we need to know now (ASAP) Is who would iike to be in the video yearbook so we can'begin'to schedule video taping," Moreno reported. ROBERT C. MEEDER, instructor, computer science, took the Certified Data Processor (CDP) exam offered by Biack Caucus Elects Officers the institute for the Certificationof Computer Professionals in May 1989. He was informed in June that he had passed all five sections and is now a Certified Data Processor. In The Sangamon State University Black Caucus recently preparation for the exam, he attended an eight-week study elected officers for the 1989-90 academic year. Hugh Harris was session offered by the Data Processing Management elected chairman/ convener. Terrl Jackson was elected Association. The study session was offered through treasurer; Ann Grigsby, secretary. Leroy Jordan is chairman Lincdn Land Comrnunity College in fall 1988. emeritus.

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Sept 14 Thu 'How to Get a Job" Workshop 4:30 p.m.. Cox House Sept 14 Thu Fall Softball 5:15 p.m.. field nearest Brookens Sept 14 Thu Biack Student Caucus Meeting 5:30 p.m., E-2 Sept 15 Fri Faculty Senate Meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 15 Fri Beausdeil with Michael Doucet 8:15 p.m., Auditorium Sept 16 Sat SSU Fall Festival noon-9 p.m., main campus Sept 19 Tue Psychology Club Meeting 430 p.m., Brookens 475

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vaume a, Numoer a w~ceor universw neiatrons Jean Rlchards September 21, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Regents OK Ford as Associate VPAA BOR Approves Casella as Dean

The Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Nancy Ford as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at The Board of Regents today approved the appointment Sangamon State University. Ford will continue to serve the of Alexander J. Caselia as Dean of the Schod of Public university as an associate professor of legal studies and as Affairs and Administration at Sangamon State University. director of the Center for Legal Studies. University PresMent Durward Long said he is confident University President Durward Long said he is extremely that Caselia will excel in his new rde. 'Alex Casella deased with the aomintment. 'Nancv Ford has an im~ressive possesses a wealth of experience, skills and knowledge iecord of leadership:' Long said. '~ankmonState highiy values that will sewe him well in his new position. I am pleased her ~rofessionalskills and academic values. Her enthusiasm and the Board of Regents took this action today and I enkgy seem to be limitless and I am certain that she will prove congratulate Alex on his new position,' Long said. to be a successful associate vlce president.' According to Casella. The Schod of Public Affairs and 'I am looking forward to the challenge this position presents Administration Is the lead unit for the publk affairs and to working under the leadership of Wayne Penn, vice mandate of SSU. We have an outstanding teaching and president for academic affairs,' Ford said. research faculty supported by a talented and dedicated Ford earned her law degree from the Temple University staff. I look forward to working with my cdleagues, Vice School of Law. She was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar In President Penn and PresMent Long in continuing and 1975 and to the Illinois Bar in 1982. Her areas of research building on the excellence that the school represents.' interest include family law/ public policy, health policy and the Casella is a professor of environmental studies and has courts. Ford also has a bachelor's degree in English and also been coordinator of the Environmental Studies . Education from Indiana University. Program. As director of energy studles at the university, She has been an associate professor at Sangamon State Casella coordinates a university-wideinterdisciplinary area since 1979 and director of the university's Center for Legal of research, public affairs and curriculum. Studies since 1984. Prior to her association with Sangamon He joined the university in 1973 as an assistant State, she was an administrator and instructor at the Free Law professor of physics. Prior to joining Sangamon State Schod of Philadelphia and an attorney In private practice in University, he was an assistant professor at Jacksonville Philadelphia. University in Jacksonville, fla., and a physicist with the Ford Is the author or coauthor of an extensive number of U.S. Department of Defense. publications Including 'AIDS Quarantine: The Legal and Practical Casella earned his doctorate in physics from implications' and The Evdution of a Constitutional Right to an Pennsylvania State University in 1969. He also has a Abortion.' She currently serves on the Sangamon County Jolnt bachelor's degree in physics from Villanova University and Training PartnershipAct Private industry Council Board. She has a master's degree in physics from Drexel University. been active in Soiourn Women's Center in addition to a number He is a member of the Illinois Environmental Council, of community organizations and professional associations. the Worklwatch institute and the Union of Concerned Scientists. Casella also serves on the Environmental Pdlcv Board for International Earth Day 1990. Recycling Program to Accept Newspapers Casella Is the author or co-author of a number of publications Including 'A Utility Energy Consewation Thanks to a new market for newsprint, Sangamon State Evaluation Strategy' and 'Energy, Ethics and Morality in a University's recyding program will once again begin accepting Technological Society.' newspapers, accordlng to staffer Bob Raebig. "Our local recycling center, Springfield Clean 'N Green, has Payroll Deduction Makes Giving Easy found a phtecompany that will accept our newspapers. We won't be receiving any money for the dd newspapers, but at SSU emdovees are being asked to contribute to the least the papers will be recycled and not end up In a landfill 1989 State ~mao~eecombined Appeal and donations can somewhere,' Raeblg said. Money made from previous recycling be made through payroll deduction, according to efforts had been donated to the food pantry program. campaign chair ~arbak artm man. 'Many people find that According to Raebig, the private company, Arnerican gMng through payrdl deduction allows them to give a Cellulose in Minonk, Ill., uses the newsprint for home insulation, sizable gift to many worthwhile causes,' she said. Payrdl fireplace logs, animal bedding and as a mulch for grass seed deductions would begin January 1, 1990. Employees may cover. There aren't very many places that still accept newsprint, also make a lump sum donation and the gift will be even if it's free, according to Raebig. distributed Immediately to the organization($) chosen. The SSU recycling program stopped accepting newspapers Charities participating this year Include the Combined several weeks ago when the number of newspapers being Health ~~peki,the lack united Fund, the United Negro recycled exceeded the market's demand for the newspapers. College Fund and United Way of Sangamon County. The problem is nationwide, Raebig said. Employees may also designate that their donation be Raebig said containers for newspaper donations will be given to a particular agency within one of the 'umbrella' returned to their former locations and pickups will be once a organizations. The Combined Health Appeal includes such week. Computer paper will be accepted as usual. agencies as the Arnerican Cancer Society, iiiinois Easter Seal Society, March of Dimes and the Muscular Dystrophy Book Sale Raises $112.25 tor Food Pantry Association. Black United Fund contributions may be deslgnated to the international Servlce Agencies which Sangamon State University's janitorid staff would like to Include CARE, Oxfam America, Save the Children and thank everyone who donated books to the fall festlval's UNICEF. United Way of Sangamon County indudes such paperback book saie. More than 500 books were donated. agencies as the American Red Cross. Boy Scouts. Rape And thanks also to everyone who purchased books. All the information and Counseling Servlce and Sojourn Women's proceeds from the sale, $1 12.25, wll be donated to SSU's food Center. The United Negro College Fund represents 42 Pantry program. predominantly black colleges and universities. Lawmaking in Illinois goes to Second Printing "Faculty Focus" Announces Schedule

Where do the strength and stabliity of the liiinols General The following members of the university community Assembly come from? How do the governor, the legislators, the have been scheduled to appear on SCAN-17's 'Faculty lobbyists, the voters and other diverse groups affect the Focus' television program. The program airs at 230 p.m. legislative process? Who are the legislators and how well do on Sundays and is repeated at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays. they perform their dual job of legislation and representation? Charfes Schweighauser, professor of astronomy and Answers to these questions and many more can be found in physics, wlll be the guest on September 24 and 26. James the second printing of Lawmaking in Illinois: Legislative Stuart, associate professor of anthropology, will be the Politics, People and Processes, written by Sangamon State guest on October 1 and 3. Appearing on the show University political studies professors, Jack R. Van Der Slik and October 8 and 10 will be John Nosarl. new acting dean of Kent D. Redfield. included in this new printing Is an afterword by the School of Business and Management. Henry Van Der Siik. Nicholson, associate professor of communication, will be From the basic characteristics of the legislators through the the program's guest on October 15 and 17. complex bipartisan power plays. Van Der Sllk and Redfield succeed in revealing the order and organization underlying the seemingly chaotic lllinois General Assembly. This book was Tennls Team Sets Series of Home Matches written for all individuals - students, Interns, lobbyists, journalists, political scientists and interested citlzens -- who need Sangamon State University's women's tennis team, a good working knowledge of the lilinols legislature. Through the looking for Its second straight state NAlA championship, authors' attentlon to detail, nuance and personalities, the arena wlll play three home matches next week. of illlnois politics is iliumlnated and clarified. The team, which features three returning players this Senator Bob Kustra said, Van Der Slik and Redfleld deserve season, recently defeated St. Louis University and Uncdn high marks for providing students of illlnols government with a Land Community College 40. The Prairie Stars also realistic and detailed account of the legislative process.' dropped two matches: 94 to lilinols State and 63 to And according to Mike Lawrence, press secretary to lllinols Valley Comrnunity College. Secretary of State Jim Edgar, 'if you want to know how the Sangamon State will play MacMurray College today, Illinois General Assembly works, this book is an excellent place September 21, at 3 p.m. The Prairie Stars Mi take on to begin.' Bradley University on Saturday, September 23 at 11 a.m. The book is published by Sangamon State University. at Uncdn Land Community College and on Monday, September 25, the team plays Lewis and Clark Community Guide to Writer's Colony Coliectlon Published College at the UCC tennis courts In a 330 p.m. match. The match against MacMunay wlii be played at SSU. lllinois Issues and the Sangamon State Unlversity Ubrary Repeating last year's success shouldn't be dtfficult for announce publication of James Jones in Illinois: A Guide to the coach Whitey Ruuttlia's team. This year's team, he said, Handy Writers' Colony Collection. The guide provides a may be the most balanced squad he's coached In years. thorough inventory a& finding aid for an extensive and New recruits include the team's number one player, important literary cdlectlon housed in the SSU Ubrary Archives. Tracey Payne, who played last year at Illinois Valley Founded by Harry and Lowney Handy, and by ~amesJones Community College. Betsey Diamond, the team's number (whose acclaimed novel, FmHere to Eternity, appeared in two player, hails from Lewis and Clark Comrnunity College. 1951), the Handy Colony operated in Marshall, Ill., from 1949 to Returning players Mickey Semanisim and Kristina Miller 1964. Lowney Handy, a remarkable woman who combined the have shown improvement thls season, Ruuttila said, and qualities of a guru and a drill sergeant, conducted the cdony as newcomers Kris Eichelberger and Jill Urban wlll add to the literary boot camp where aspiring writers lived and learned to team's depth. write In barracks and tents. Handy's pupils produced more than a dozen published novels, includlna James Jones's flrst two. Faculty/Staff Activities SSU Archivist ~homasJ. Wood indstudent Meredith Keating have included in the GuMe a carefully documented Introduction HARRY BERMAN, associate professor of child, family tracing the history d the Handy Writers' Colony, a chronology and community services, is author of a chapter entitled, of the lives and works d James Jones and other colony writers. 'May Sarton and the Contradictions of Adulthood' in the a list of cdony students, a section d hlstoric photog~phsand newly published book Research on Adulthood and Aging a selective bibllography d works by and about writers edited by Eugene Thomas, published by S.U.N.Y. Press. associated with the cdony. The guide's preface Is by John Bowers, a former cdony FRANK KOPECKY, professor of legal studies and public member and author of the 1971 memoir The Colony. affairs, MI attend a conference of coordinators of the Also included in the Guide is an Inventory of the National Bkentennial Competition on the Constitution and correspondence of James Jones and Lowney Handy, and a the BUI of Rights. The conference will be held in folder listing manuscripts, personal papers, photographs and Washington, D.C., September 24-26. The national publications included in the collection. competition for high school students wlll be conducted An index is also Included. during the spring of 1990.

CALENDAR

Sept 21 Thu Student/Faculty Discussion Group noon, PAC cafeteria Sept 21 Thu Women's Tennls Team vs. MacMurray 3 p.m., SSU tennis courts Sept 21 Thu SSU Softball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Sept 22 Fri Faculty Senate Steering Committee Meetlng 10 a.m.. PAC 31 Sept 22 Frl Women's Support Group noon, F-23C Sept 23 Sat Women's Tennls Team vs. Bradley 11 a.m.. UCC tennis courts Sept 24 Sun Student Senate Meeting 4 p.m.. E-22 Sept 25 Mon Women's Tennis Team vs. Lewis & Clark 3:30 p.m., UCC tennis courts Sept 25 Mon Red Ribbon Campaign Meetlng - everyone welcome 5 p.m.. PAC Conference Room F Sept 28 Thu SSU Softball 515 p.m., field nearest Brookens Sept 29 Fri Faculty Senate Meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 29 Fri SSU Sailing Clubpeam Meetlng 5 p.m., E-22

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Vdume 6, Number 7 Office of University Relations Jean Richards September 28. 1989 PAC 567 7866716 Editor Student Election Results Announced SASSU Plans Fall Activities

Ballots were counted on Friday. September 22, for treasurer The Student Activities Task Force Is planning several and for the at-large and school representatives of the SSU actblties this semester and, as always, admlsslon is free Student Assoclatlon for the 8490 academic year. A total of 187 to SSU students. ballots were cast. AS an opportunity to meet other students, monthly In the treasurer's race, Mary Bridget McNutt was elected with S0~klreceptions are also being scheduled. A receptionfor 110 votes. Steven Willlams received 51 and Graeme Anderton. October has been scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, 19. October 5, in PAC Conference Rooms C/D. Chicken, fruit John O'Hailoran, 113 votes, and Steve Busey, 108 votes, and vegetable trays and punch will be provided. There will were elected representatives from the School of Uberal Arts and also be a cash bar. Sciences. On Sunday. October 15, an Amnesty lntematlonal Representing the School of Business & Management will be Human Rlghts Benefii wfll be held from 28 p.m. at Cox Beverly J. Peterson who received 130 votes and Mike Hdmes House. The local Amnesty International chapter and SSU who received 103 votes. are coordinating the benefit which will indude speakers. Sharon Plnto. with 107 votes. and Kathy Slomkn. with 95 Rlms, bands and an art show by Art for Peace. The Klng votes, were elected to represent the Schcd of Health and Hawest Mpdl provlde concessions. Human Services. Evelyn Maisonet received 60 votes in the race. TheLegal Studies Student Association (LESSA), wlth the Representing the Schod of PuMlc Affairs & Administration support of other university groups, has planned a Red will be Don Barber and Robert L Newbdd who each received Ribbon Campaign for October 24-27 to promote a drug 70 votes. Finishing out the lie!d were James E. Smyile. 45 votes. and alcohd free community. Brown bags will be held at Steven A. Willlams. 43 votes and Davkl K Hobby. 38 votes. noon on Tuesday, October 24, and Thursday, October 26. The fdlowing were elected senators at-large: James Smylie. A drug/alcohd prevention forum and hog roast is belng 48 votes; Humberto Perez. 48 votes; Debbie Walker. 42 votes; planned for Friday, October 27. Judson DeVore, 41 votes; Evelyn Malsonet, 35 votes: Amy SASSU is also planning a talent show for Saturday, Meehan. 34 votes and Steven Wilikms. 19 votes. Also running November 18. Anyone Interested in performing, should call were Tim Housman who received 18 votes and Vincent Rawis 786-6666 for more information. who received 12. SASSU has also scheduled a Halloween party for The fdiowlng people ran at-large, but were elected to Schcd Tuesday, October 31. Chlldren may trick or treat from 5- seats: Pinto, Somkn, O'Halioran, Peterson, Barber. Newbdd, 7 p.m. and a dance will be held from 8 p.m. until midnight. Busey and Hdmes. A holiday party on Thursday. December 14, will mark the end of the semester. Charities Campaign Continues For more detalls about these activnies, or if you would llke to be a vdunteer on the Student Activities Task Force. Halfway through the 1989 State Employee Comblned Appeal call Kathy Siombn at 786e. chalrwoman Barbara Hartman reports that a total of BB people have contributed $6,219.80. The average gHt is $91 (by payroll Lectures on International RelatlOflS Offered deduction) with a range d $5-970. The Schod d Health and Human Services, under the The OPTIONS Faculty Speakers Bureau Is offering a leadershlp of Professor Ron Havens, has given the hlghest ddlar lecture series on International relations at Uncdn Ubrary, amount - $1,568 - and has also given the highest per capita. according to OPTIONS director Steve Schwark, assistant Uberal Arts and Sciences has given the second hlghest amnt pofm of pdklcal studies. - $1,144. Robert Sipe, professor of labor relations, will speak There's stll time to make a donation. Hartman said pledge about China on Wednesday, October 4. Ad11 Mouhammed, cards will be accepted through Thursday. October 5, wen assistant professor of economics, will address 'Economic though the campaign dAclally ends thls Friday, September 29. Development In the Middle East' on Wednesday. October 11. Jan Droegkamp, associate professor of experiential CONVOCOM to Expand Reach learning. wWI present Women In South Africa - Triple Dlscriminatbn?' on Wednesday, October 18, and a presentatlon on lntematlonal Earth Day 1990 will be made The CONVOCOM publlc television network has received a on Friday, October 27. $260.294 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's All presentations, whlch are free and open to the public. NatlonalTelecommunlcatlon and lnformatlon Admlnlstratbn that beain at 730 o.m In Uncdn Ubraw's Cameale Room. will allow the educational consortium to expand Its reach In west ~P~ONSa nationwide pr6ject whlGh provides central llllnols and northeastern Mlssourl. community organizations with Information related to CONVOCOM President Jerdd Gruebel said the grant wHI be national and lntematlonal security. The local OPTIONS used to construct two televisbn translators. One translator will Faculty Speakers Bureau, supported by an OPTIONS be installed in Springfield to receive thbroadcast slgnal of outreach grant, Is a project of the Foreign Language and WSEC, Channel 14, in Jacksomrille and rebroadcast it to a 15- lntematlonal Studies Consortium. Partlcipating schools mlie radius around Springfield. A similar translator wfll be lndude Sangamon State University (whlch houses the Installed in Klrksvllie, Mo. speakers bureau), Illinois Cdlege. Uncdn Land The translator in Springfield will extend the network's Community College. MacMurray Cdlege and Springfield coverage to about 30.000 viewers In SpringMd and to an College in lllinois. additlonal35.000 viewers In the surrounding 15-mfleregion who are not cable television subscriben. The currect WSEC signal Is Counseling In Chlna to be Brown Bag Topic too weak to be recelved by most viewers In Springfield except by cable. Gruebel said he expects the Springfield translator to be operating by the fall of I=. Professor Robert J. Crdey, who recently returned from CONVOCOM provkles educatlonal and public broadcasting Shanghal TeacherssUnkerstty, wlll discuss hls experiences services to a 32.000 square-mile region. The consortium at a brown bag lunch on Frlday. October 6, In Brookens includes eight cdleges and universities lndudlng Sangamon 333. State University. This fall 167 SSU students enrdled In four From January 21 untl June 4, Crowley was in Chlna telecourses offered through CONVOCOM. studying the various klnds of counseling being offered. partlcipatlng In counsellng workshops, teaching dasses Food Pantry Collection Date October 5 and serving private dients. We tried to gauge the need for various kinds of counsellng and then determine how to meet that need.' Crowley reported. Donations for SSU's food pantry program will be cdlected The program, to be held from 12:15 p.m. unti 1 p.m., Is on Thursday, October 5, from all campus drop locations. Cash sponsored by Academic Affairs and the Human d0~ti0nSare accepted at the bursar's office at any time. Development Counseling Program. The program will Remember that proceeds from the recyding of alumlnum lndude a short videotape presentatlon. cans and computer paper also benefii the food pantry program. Special Meeting of Staff Senate Planned Tennis Tournament Set for October 14-15

A special meeting of the Staff Senate to discuss the The Second Annual Milton D. Friedland Doubles Tennis university's sexual harassment pdicy has been scheduled for Tournament, s~onsoredbvsanaamon State Universitvand, - 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 29, in L-29. WICS, ~hannh20 will be.held%ctober 14-15. The tournament honors the memory of Friedland who. Book Orders Due October 16 before his death In July 1988, served as director of university relations at SSU. Besides being an alumnus and Faculty members are asked to submit their spring textbook staff member at SSU, Friedland served as vice president orders to Lakeside Bookstore by Monday, October 16. For more and general manager of Channel 20 from 1953 to 1986 information, please call manager Tom Wade at 7866766. before joining Sangarnon State in 1987. Tournament categories Include men's A & B doubles, men over 35 doubles, women's A & B doubles and mixed Stress Management Workshop to be Held doubles. There is an entry fee of $10 per team. Entry deadline Is Thursday. October 12. Feeling boxed In? Come transform yourself at a time and Players should report to the SSU tennis courts at 8:30 stress management workshop offered by SSU's Counseling a.m. on Saturday, October 14, for court assignments. The Office. tournament will be played at SSU and the Washington The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Park tennis courts, if necessary. October 3, in PAC Conference Room E. For entry blanks or additional informatlon, contact Learn how to have more time to do what you need and want Oscar Lambdin at the recreation office at 7864674. to do; minus the stress. For more information, please call 786454378, Sailing Club Welcomes New Members Articles Sought for Les Pendens The SSU Sailing Club and Team are recruiting new members and 'experience is not necessary,' according to The Legal Studies Program would like to invite students, student and sailor Frances Lachowicz. We'll teach you all faculty or staff to submit legal studies related news items or you need to know. Lessons are not expensive and we're articles for possible publication in this semester's Les Pendens. planning on doing some fund raising to help defer the News items or articles must be submitted to the Legal Studies costs of the lessons.' Program Office, PAC 429, by Monday, October 9. Lachowicz said the club has about 20 members already. Membership in the club is open to ail faculty, staff and London Ballet Theatre to Perform at SSU students. Team membership is limited to undergraduate students. Watts Copy System inc. presents the London Ballet Theatre The sailing club/team's first meeting of the semester on Friday, October 6, at 8:15 p.m. in 'A Midsummer Night's (originally scheduled for September 29) has been set for Dream' at the Sangamon State University Auditorium. 5 p.m., Friday. October 6, in E-22. Everyone is welcome. Since its debut in Plymouth, England, the ballet "A Midsummer Night's Dream' has received rave reviews. The Athletes of the Week Named ballet, based on the Shakespearean comedy of the same title, is the story of two pairs of lovers. in the Shakespearean Karen Rieker, a member of SSU's first volleyball team, tradition, the story is filled with misunderstanding and mistaken was named athlete of the week for the week ending identities. This happy mix of humor, dramatic action and fairy September 16. Women's tennis team member Jill Urban tale magic is certain to captivate audiences of ail ages. was named athlete of the week for the week ending "A Midsummer Night's Dream' is choreographed by September 24. Alexander Roy to Rosslni's SIX Sonatas for String Orchestra. The Jon Forgas, manager of the East Side Cafe, recently Rossini work will be performed by the Springfield Symphony announced the winners and awarded a food service gift String Ensemble. certificate to each athlete. The London Ballet Theatre Is Britain's most internationally toured ballet company. This superb company, founded in the midsixties by Christina Gallea and Alexander Roy, performs Faculty/Staff Activities regularly throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Americas. HARRY BERMAN, associate professor of child, family Ticketsfor the London Ballet Theatre's 'A Midsummer Night's and community services, and CAROLINE GHERARDINI, Dream' are available at $13.50, $15.50 and $16.50 and may be editor of lillnols Issues, have been named to a steering purchased by calling the SSU ticket office at 217/7866160. committee of statewide leaders that will assist the Illinois Discounts are available for groups, SSU students, children and Department on Aging in assessing the effects of an aging senior citizens. Student rush tickets at $8 are available one half- society and planning for the next decade. hour before curtain with a valid student MentMcatlon card. DOH C. SHINN, professor of political studies, published Chamber Sponsors Boss's Day Breakfast five articles In American, Dutch, French and Korean journals during the 198889 academic year. These include The second annual Boss's Day Breakfast, sponsored by The Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Developing Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 8 Societies, Pacific Focus, Societe D'Economie et de a.m. on Monday, October 16, at the Ramada Renaissance. Science Sociales, and Social Sciences and Policy Awards for 'Boss of the Year" will be presented in three Analysis. categorles. Nominations must be received by Monday, October 2, and nominating forms are available from the chamber office KENNETH OLDFIELD, associate professor of public at 525-1173. Reservations for the breakfast must be received by administration, has been appointed a referee for the Tuesday, October 10. Cost for the breakfast is $10 per person. journal Public Budgeting and Financial Management, a publication of Marcel Dekker.

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sept 28 mu PolHlcal Studies Student Association (POSSA)/ Model lillnois Government (MiGI~, Meetlno- 4 p.m., PAC Atrium Sept 28 Thu ssu Softball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Sept 29 Fri Faculty Senate Meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 29 Fri Staff Senate Meeting 10:30 a.m.. L-29 Oa 1 Sun ENS Potluck Picnic 1 p.m., Lake Springfield Park, Picnic Area #4 Oa3 Tue Time and Streas Management Workshop 10 a.m.. PAC Conference Room E 035 Thu Collection for Food Pantry Donations campus drop locations Oa 5 Thu Social Recsotion 5 p.m., PAC Conference Room C/D 035 Thu ssu Sonbail 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Oa 6 Fri 'Human Development Counseling in China" Brown Eag 1215 p.m.. Brookens 333 Oct 6 Fri SSU Sailing Club/Team Meeting 5 p.m.. E-22 Cct 6 Fri London Ballet Theatre, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium

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Volume 6, Number 8 Office of University Relations Jean Richards October 5, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor Kolhauser joins SSU as visiting professor Stump named employee of the month

Sangamon State University President Durward Long has Nancy Stump, head of interlibrary loans at Sangamon announced that Richard Kdhauser, deputy director of the State University, has been selected as the unhrersitv's Bureau of the Budget, has joined the university as a visiting employee of the month for October. research professor of public affairs. Her regular responsibiiitles in the library involve Kolhauser, who earned his master's degree and engaged In providing SSU students and faculty with books and doctoral studies in economics at Southern iilinols University, materials borrowed from other libraries. She also oversees began his work at Sangamon State University October 1. the loan of SSU books to libraries around the state and Koihauser holds a bachelor's degree in political science from around the country. Northwestern University. Stump's tenure with SSU goes all the way back to 1972. We are very pleased to have Mr. Kolhauser join our efforts Over the years she has earned recognitionamong libraries to strengthen further our public affairs program and professional statewide for her special expertise in the area of staff.' Long said. "He will be an excellent resource for our interlibrary loan. She regularly makes presentations and expanding research efforts in public policy and a strong conducts workshops and training seminars for library participant in our proposed doctoral program in public affairs for groups around the state. Last year she coordinated a which the Regents have recommended approval to the Illinois grant project involving 19 area medical libraries resulting Board of Higher Education." in $24,000 in federal funds for the purchase of 'I look forward to joining Sangamon State University and to microcomputers and FAX machines. bringing my nearly two decades of experience to work in a SSU employees will recall that Stump was the person university environment,' Kolhauser said. who originally suggested the employee of the month At Sangamon State, Kolhauser will do research in public program. Library Dean Brian Alley presented the award to finance, participate in developing grant proposals and teach. Stump at a reception on October 3. His major project in 1989-90 will be the preparation of a book- Employee of the month awards go to permanent length manuscript on issues In state finance. employees who show outstanding merit, perform Kolhauser has taught a graduate course In public finance at exceptional service through their work and exhibit a the University of Chicago and given seminars at universities positive and supportive attitude. throughout the state. He is the recipient of a National Science As employee of the month. Stump will receive special Foundation Fellowship and a National Defense Education Act parking privileges, campus glft certificates and the chance Fellowship. to be chosen Sangamon State University employee of the As deputy director of the Bureau of the Budget, Kolhauser year. assisted in the development, implementation and management Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers of the state's financial policies and preparation of the state's and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting budget. His other responsibiiities included multi-year budget of past employees of the month. planning, revenue and expenditure forecasting, monitoring budget performance, cash flow analysis and economic Monetary donations to food pantry increase forecasting. He has been deputy director since 1977. He is also the author or co-author of several artlcles Thanks to SSU's recycling program, monetary including "The Growth in State Taxes: A Review of the 1971- contributions to the food pantry are up compared to the 1987 Period," "The State Economy: Making Sense of the same time last year, according to Sherral Clark of the SSU Census" and "The Growth in State Spending: Future Problems food pantry committee. Pinpointed." Koihauser has also presented papers at the From February through September contributions to the meetings of the National Association of State Budget Officers food pantry totaled $80.10 in cash, $89.99 from recycling and the National Association of Tax Administrators. efforts and $1 12.25 raised by the janitorial staff's book sale at the fail festival. Hungarian journalist to speak at SSU However, donations of non-perishable food items are down. In 1988. 810 pounds of food were donated from Janos Tisovszky, a Hungarian journalist on an exchange visit February through September which compares to 405 to Springfield, will speak about recent changes in his country pounds donated during the same months this year. Staffer and its communication system on Tuesday, October 10. Bob Raebig estimates that about 50 pounds of food were His appearance at 630 p.m. in SSU's Brookens Auditorium cdiected during the food drive at the August 27 Prairie is in conjunction with two fail semester communication classes, Stars soccer game. but anyone is welcome to attend. He will answer questions from The next collection date for the food pantry is the audience. Wednesday, November 1. Donations of non-perishable Tisovszky is expected to compare and contrast American food items - meat-based soups, canned meats and tuna, and Hungarian press freedoms and roles, the use of canned vegetables, fruit and juices, peanut butter and jelly propaganda and public relations in Eastern bloc countries and and macaroni and cheese, for example -- can be dropped medla coverage of East Germans' immigration to the West off at any of several campus locations including next to through Hungary. the information desk on the PAC's lower level. Cash Tisovszky is the assistant editor of foreign affairs and a donations can be made at the bursar's office at any time. columnist for the Magyar Nemzet, Hungarian Nation, daily newspaper in Budapest. The 50-year-old newspaper, with a Counseling center offers evening hours circulation of 170,000, is administered by the Patriotic People's Front. The State Journal-Register is hosting Tisovszky until October Sangamon State University's Counseling Center will be 22 through a journalism exchange program sponsored by the offering indivlduai counseling to SSU students on American Society of Newspaper Editors. Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Thursdays from 48 p.m. For more information about his October 10 appearance at Students who are interested in receiving individual SSU, contact communication professors Mary Bohlen or Larry counseling should contact the counseling center in Cox Smith at 786-6790. House at 7864678. SSU to mark National Chemistry Week Stars to face Avila, Alderson-Broaddus

The SSU Chemistry Program and the Decatur-Springfield Sangamon State University's soccer team will face two section of the American Chemical Society Is kicking off National of its strongest opponents in home matches thls weekend, Chemistry Week, October 29-November 4, with two 'chemistry according to head coach Aydln Gonuisen. nights." On Friday, October 6, the Prairie Stars face Avila National Chemlstry Week is intended to Increase public College In a 7 p.m. game at Kiwanis Field. In their only understanding of chemlstry and applications of chemlstry to meeting last year, the Prairie Stars came out on top, 3-2. everyday life, according to Gary Trammdl, associate professor The Stars have a 3-1 -4 record against Avila College. The of chemlstry. game's sponsor, Metropolitan Life Insurance, will give A Springfield "chemlstry night" will be held on Friday, away balloons and Snoopy pencils and will hdd a drawing October 27, starting at 7 p.m., In Brookens Auditorium. for a microwave oven. All children under 12 will be Ron Perkins of Greenwich High Schod in Connecticut wlll admitted free. The Sacred Heart-Griffin High School present a program of chemical demonstrations "to Inspire and cheerleaders will perform at halftime. entertain," Trammeli said. Perkins, a Shell Merit Fellow and a On Saturday, October 7, the Stars face Alderson- Dreyfus Master Teacher Presidential Awardee, is also the Broaddus in a 2 p.m. contest. Alderson-Broadduswas the assistant director of the Institute of Chemlcal Education in runner-up to the Prairie Stars at the 1988 National Madison, Wls. Championship NAlA tournament and wili surely be looking Following Perkins' program, an exhibit area wlll be open from to get even thls year. Ail children will be admitted free and 8-9 p.m. Exhibitors from various state agencies including the youth soccer players for Taylorville and Decatur will be llllnois Environmental ProtectionAgency, the Illinois Department honored, special guests. The Prairie Stars look forward to of Nuclear Safety and the llllnois Department of Energy and seeing youth from those communities, as well as youth Natural Resources will be participating. Exhibiis from several from Christian and Macon counties, at the game. The private companies and hospitals wlli also be featured. The Taylorviile pom-pom giris will perform at halftime under the displays will be geared to consumer chemlstry as well as to the dlrection of Joanna Griffith. general public, Trammell said. Area schools have also been invited to participate by exhibiting a favorite demonstration or Deadline to enter tournament approaches 'hands-on' activity. The Second Annual Milton D. Friediand Doubles Tennis Human rights benefit planned Tournament, sponsored by Sangamon State University and WICS, Channel 20 will be held October 14-15. The Student Activities Task Force at Sangamon State Tournament categories Include men's A a B doubles. University and the local chapter of Amnesty International will men over 35 doubles, women's A & B doubles and mixed sponsor a human rights benefit on Sunday, October 15, from 2- doubles. There is an entry fee of $10 per team. Entry 8 p.m. at Cox House. deadline Is Thursday, October 12. The benefit will Include films and an art show by Art for The tournament honors the memory of Friediand who, Peace. The King Harvest Co-op will provide concessions. Eight before his death in July 1988, served as associate to the bands have also been scheduled to perform. Speakers include president for university relations at SSU. Besides being an Steve Esser, associate ~rofessorof social iustice professions; alumnus and staff member at SSU, Friedland served as Tim ~abrielson, chalkan of the springfield Amnesty vice president and general manager of Channel 20 from International cha~terand Pdiv Poskins, director of the Coalltlon 1953 to 1986 before JoiningSangamon State in 1987. Against Sexual Assault and liiinois NOW. The tournament wili be played at SSU and Washington Park. Plavers should rewrt to the SSU tennis courts at Staff senate sponsors st. shopping trip 830 a.m. 'on Saturday, dctober 14, for court assignments. For entrv blanks or additional lnformation. contact Oscar Lamhln at the recreation office at 786-6674. The SSU Staff Senate will sponsor a shopping trip to St. Louis Centre on Saturday, November 18. The cost of the trip will Faculty/staff activities be $1 2.50 for a round-trip ticket. Coffee and doughnuts will also be provided. To make reservations for the trip, contact Kathy McConndl at the bursar's office by Friday, October 27. With MARY CARLIN McNElL as crew, PORTER McNElL SSU's public lnformation officer, captured first place in a Athlete of the week named Sunfish sailing regatta In the Caribbean Ocean. Mary Carlln McNeil is WSSU's city reporter. The two were on their honeymoon last week in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Tracey Payne, a member of SSU's women's tennis team, was named athlete of the week for the week ending September RAY SCHROEDER, associate professor of 30. Jon Forgas, manager of the East SMe Cafe, awarded a food ,ommunbtion and director of the service gift certificate to Payne. office, participated on a panel at the Great Lakes Cable Expo In Columbus, Ohio, on September 21. The topic of Electronic bulletin boards Installed the presentationwas cable tv/city relations: what the cities expect. Also on the panel was the administrator of the To help keep the SSU community informed about campus Chicago City Cable Commission, an assistant city attorney events, two electronic bulletin boards have been installed. One from Cincinnati, the city manager fr~ma Detroit suburb board has been Installed in the PAC cafeteria; the other in and a vice president from Telc~-~~mrnunicationsInc., the Building DIE. Some items listed in the Weekly calendar will also largest caue operator in the country. The session was be programmed Into the bulletin boards. if you have an event well attended by cable system operators and city you would like to have publicized on the electronlc boards, administrators. please call 786-6716.

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Oct 5 Thu Social Reception 5 p.m., PAC Restaurant Oct 5 Thu SSU Softball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Oct 6 Frl 'Human Development Counsellng In China" Brown Bag 1215 p.m.. Brookens 333 Oct 6 Frl SSU Sailing Club/Team Meeting 5 p.m., E-22 Oct 6 Frl Soccer team vs. Avila College 7 p.m., Kiwanls Field Oct 6 Fri Star Party, weather permitting 8 p.m., SSU Obse~atory Oct 6 Frl London Ballet Theatre, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Oct 57 SBS Clayvilie Fall Folk Arts Festival 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Clayville Rural Life Center Oct 7 Sat bmrteam vs. Alderson-Broaddus College 2 p.m., Kiwanis Field Oct 8 Sun Student Senate Meeting 4 p.m., E-22 Oct 8 Sun Smothers Brothers 3 & 7 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Oct 11 Wed lnternatlonal Food Sale noon, PAC Conferanca Room C/D Oct 12 Thu Volleyball team vs. Eureka College 7 p.m.. SSU Gymnasium Oct 12 Thu Women's tennis team vs. Knox College 3:30 p.m.. SSU and LLCC Oct 12 Thu SSU Softball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Oct 13 Fri Staff Senate Meeting 10:30 a.m., L-2 Oct 13 Fri Star Party, weather permitting 8 p.m.. SSU Observatory

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Vdume 6. Number 9 Office of University Relations Jean Richards October 12, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Red Ribbon Campaign comes to SSU Still time to donate to charities appeal

Sangamon State University will participate in Red Ribbon There is still time to submit pledge cards for payroll Week, a national carnpaign to combat alcohd and other drug deduction or direct gift to the 1989 State Employee abuse, from Oct. 22-29. Combined Appeal, according to campaign chairwoman The Red Ribbon effort began when federal agent Enrique Barbara Hartman. Camarena was murdered by drug traffickers In 1985. Since then, As of Tuesday, Oct. 10, Sangamon State University the red ribbon has come to symbolize a drug and alcohd free employees have donated $20,983.80, meeting 93 percent lifestyle. The theme for this year's campaign Is The Choice for of the 1989 goal of $22,500. Me -- Drug Free.' We have done a great job for the Combined Health Those wishing to make a visible commitment to the Appeal, the United Negro Cdiege Fund and the Illinois carnpaign are asked to wear a red ribbon. Red ribbons will be Black United Fund, but are a little low on United Way distributed free on campus from Oct. 20-27 and will be available contributions.' Hartman reported. from the University Heaith Service. C-139, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Donations to the Illinois Black United Fund totaled $922 in E-22 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and at Cox House from 8:30 a.m.-5 surpassing the 1989 goal of $500 by 184 percent. SSU p.m. Ribbons can also be picked up in the PAC cafeteria from employees donated $1.377.80 to the United Negro College noon-1 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m. through Wednesday, Oct. 25. Fund which Is 172 percent of the 1989 goal of $800. Anyone wearing a red ribbon will be admitted free to the Donations to the Cornbined Heaith Appeal totaled $2,990 home volleyball game on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and to the soccer -- 150 percent of the $2,000 goal set for 1989. However, game on Wednesday, Oct. 25. SSU's volleyball team takes on donations to the United Way of Sangamon County are at Southern lllinois University-Edwardsviileat 7 p.m. at the SSU $15,644 which is 80 percent of the 1989 goal of $19,500. Gymnasium and the Prairie Stars soccer team, in its last home Donations have also been given to the international game of the regular season, wiil meet Brescia College in a 7 Service Agencies and to United Way organizations in three p.m. contest at Kiwanis Field. other counties. In addition, the University Health Service and the Legal The State Employee Cornbined Appeal (SECA) enables Studies Student Association (LESSA) have scheduled several state employees to give to qualified charitable events on campus to mark the week. organizations. SECA is organized and conducted by a Jean Morgan, a children's counselor from the Libertas committee made up of state employees and program, wili speak at a brown bag at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 24, representatives of the charities. in PAC Conference Room C. Her topic wili be "Kids Who Drink For 1989, these charities are the Cornbined Heaith and Drug." Appeal (17 major health agencies), the Illinois Black United "Adult Alcohol and Drug Issues" will be the topic of a brown Fund, the United Negro College Fund (41 colleges and bag lead by David Kerwin, director of the Libertas program. That universities) and the United Way (241 local organizations). brown bag is scheduled for noon, Thursday. Oct. 26, in PAC To make a donation, please call Hartrnan at 786-6504. Conference Room B. On Friday, Oct. 27, an SSU Red Ribbon Campaign drug Environmental Studies plans action forums prevention forum and pig roast will be held from 6-10 p.m. in PAC Conference Rooms C/D. Speakers at the forum include Sangamon State University's Environmental Studies Don Cadigan, Sangamon County state's attorney; State Senator Club is taking on a new twist, according to Renee John Davidson; John Miller, head of SSU's counseling center Robinson, graduate assistant for the Energy Studies and professor of psychology; Father Philip Kraft, senior citizens Sequence. Instead of getting into the bureaucracy of addictions consultant and Representative Michael Curran. electing a president, worrying about weekly meetings and Free tickets to the forum and pig roast are available from so on, the Environmental Studies Program is setting up the SSU ticket office at 786-6160 or from the SSU Downtown action forums and other activities to get interested Center at 785-7435. students working on environmental issues, Robinson reported. Last chance to enter tennis tournament The first such event is a recycling action forum set for 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, in PAC Conference Room B. Today, Thursday, Oct. 12, is the last day to enter the 2nd David Buckner, director of the Sdid Waste Division of the Annual Milton D. Friedland Doubles Tennis Tournament, iilinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources, will sponsored by Sangamon State University and WICS, Channel discuss what it would take to get a university-wkle 20, which will be held this weekend, Oct. 14-15. recycling program going at SSU. Buckner wiil discuss the Entry blanks can be obtained by contacting Oscar Lambdin pros and cons of such a wide-scale program and at the recreation office at 786-6674. audience participationfdlowing his speech is encouraged. This year's tournament categories include men's A & B doubies, men over 35 doubles, women's A & B doubles and Flu shots available mixed doubies. There is an entry fee of $10 per team. The tournament honors the memory of Friediand who, before his Flu shots are now available through the University death in July 1988, served as associate to the president for Heaith Service to all members of the campus community university relations at SSU. Besides being an alumnus and staff and their spouses. Students pay $4 for the vaccine and ail member at SSU, Friediand served as vice president and general others will be charged $4.50. manager of Channel 20 from 1953 to 1986. Nurse Lynne Price reports that the shots are especially The tournament will be played at SSU and Washington Park. recommended for people with respiratory problems. Players should report to the SSU tennis courts at 8:30 a.m. on diabetes, heart problems or immune system problems. Saturday for court assignments. To make an appointment, please call 786-6676. Colloquium on database Implementation set "Beehive"to take SSU stage on Oct. 20

Robert C. Meeder, an instructor of mathematical sciences at Six talented women, a hot six-piece band and 15 cans Sangamon State University, will be featured at a Springfield of hairspray a week can only mean one thing --"Beehive" Mathematics and Com~uterScience Colloauium to be held from is coming to town. The Franklin will present the musical on 2-4 p.m. on Friday, 0ct. 20, at SSU in ~31. Friday, Oct. 20, at 6 and 9:30 p.m. at the SSU Auditorium. Meeder will smk on 'Intearitv Constraints In a Relational Featuring more than 40 of the biggest hits of the "girl Database imple&entation." H; 1s expected to describe the groups" and female sdoists of the 1960s, "Beehive" is sure relational database model, its documentation usina the entitv- to set the SSU stage on fire. relationship model, integrity constraints and im$ementation "Beehive" is an upbeat takeoff that spans the era from concerns for functional and inclusion dependencies. the innocent lyrics and 16-bar ditties of the Motown Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. groups to the flowering of women's (musical) lib. The first of five segments deals with the early 'girl groups" such as Tour of Diamond Star plant scheduled the Shirelles, Shangri-Las, Supremes et ai. This is the basis for the beehive nametag, after the popular high-top The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois will sponsor a hairstyle of the era. behind the scenes look at the Diamond Star automotive plant, The scene then shifts to the emergence of the pop "girl the joint endeavor between Chrysler and Mitsubishi in stars' Leslie Gore, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis and Bloomington, on Thursday. Nov. 9. Annette Funiceilo, plus their British counterparts Petula Along with a tour of the plant, a panel discussion with top Clark, Lulu and Dusty Springfield. management officials is included. Stuart Brown, CEO at the The second act strikes a less frivolous tone, just as the Marine Bank in Bloomington, will address the plant's economic '60s did. The smooth, silky sounds of the Supremes give ramifications. way to the Muesy wails of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. Cost of the trip, which includes transportation, tour, The purr of love songs becomes the growl of social refreshments and reception, is $25 for World Affairs Council protest. members and $30 for non-members. Deadline for reservations Joe Brown of The Washington Post wrote, "'Beehive' is Friday, Oct. 20. For information, call Mary Nolan at 525-6358. has a good beat, and you can dance to it -- I give it a 95." Tickets for "Beehive' are available at $12.50, $14.50 and Country-folk duo to perform in Springfield $15.50 and can be purchased by calling the SSU ticket offlce at 786-6169. The ticket office is open from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Robin and Linda Williams. lona-time favorites on A Prairie Home Companion, are returning to Springfield for a concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Presented by Prairie Grapevine, a Fall colors hotline begins Springfield non-profit organization dedicated to folk music and dance, and publlc radio WSSU-FM 91.9 from Sangamon State Want to catch the most spectacular fail cdors, but don't University, the performance will be held at the S~rinofield. - know where to start? The Illinois Department of Theatre Centre, 101 E. Lawrence in Springfield. Conse~atlonhas a hotline to help you. The toil-free Robin and Linda Williamsfirst ~erformedwith Garrison Keillor number Is 1-800-624-3077. and A Prairie Home Companion 'on Nov. 1,1975, less than two Along with reporting fishing conditions and details of years after they started playing as a duo. The Williamses were other state recreational opportunities, the hotline will tell frequent guests on the show throughout the years, contributing listeners what areas throughout the state are showing the not only their music but also particlpatlng in and sometimes best fall cdors, according to DOC Director Mark Frech. helping write skits and other comedy pieces with such favorite 'Mid-October is considered the peak season in central characters as "Mavis and Marvin Smiley.' Recently, the "Smileys' and south-central Illinois, while the southernmost counties were a hit during the A Prairie Home Companion 3rd Annual will reach their best cdors toward the end of October.' Farewell Performance tour stop in Sprlngfieid last May. Frech said. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets will be It is dlfftcult to predict the intensity of leaf colors from available at the Blue Parrot. Appletree Records, the King Harvest year to year, he said. The degree of cdor will vary from Food Co-op and at the WSSU studios at SSU. For more tree to tree depending on many factors, including information, call 786-6516. characteristics of the plant, rainfall and shading. 'Remember to add state parks, historic sites and Broadcast fraternity plans meeting conservation areas to your list of places to see fall cdors this autumn.' Frech said. They are generally heavily The campus chapter of AeRho, a national broadcast forested and provide some of the most spectacular views.' fraternity, will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Oct. 22, In E-22. New members are welcome and you don't have to be a Diamond named athlete of the week communication student to ioin. On the aaenda for this meetina. ... will be discussion concerning an upcoming trip to St. Louis. Betsy Dlamond, the number Wo seed on SSU's Inoreinformation on AeRho, please mil Missy Crumiy at women's tennis team, has been named the athlete of the 786-6799. week for the week ending Oct. 7. Jon Forgas, manager of the East Slde Cafe, awarded a food service giff certificate Free copies of event guide available to ~hmond. Stop by PAC 569 and pick up a free copy of the new Illinois Faculty/staff activities Calendar of Events, the complete guide to hundreds of fairs, special and sports events, muslc festivals, special Interest tours STUART ANDERSON, professor of educational and exhibitions. Published by the llllnois Department of administration, emeritus, has been appointed to the Commerce and Community Affairs, Office of Tourism, this handy Elementary Schod Playground Safety Task Force by the little booklet lists hundreds of events scheduled In Illinois now Springfield Public Schd District ff186, through March 1990.

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Oct 12 Thu Women's tennis team vs. Knox College 3:30 p.m.. SSU and UCC Oct 12 Thu SSU Softball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brookens Oct 12 Thu Volleyball team vs. Eureka College 7 p.m., SSU Gymnasium Oct 13 Fri Staff Senate Meeting 10:M a.m., L-2 Oct13 Frl Star Party, weather permitting 8 p.m.. SSU Observatory Oct 14 Sat Volleyball team vs. MacMurray 1 p.m., SSU Gymnasium Oct 14 Sat Women's tennis team M. Indiana State University 10 a.m.. SSU and LLCC Oct 14-15 Friedland Doubles Tennis Tournament 8:M a.m.. SSU and Washington Park Oct15 Sun Amnesty International Beneflt 2 p.m., Cox House Oct16 Mon Women's tennis team vs. Ripon College 3 p.m.. SSU and LLCC Oct17 Tue Mathematical and Computer Scien~,Colloquium 2 p.m.. G-31 0317 Tue ENS Action Forum - Recycling 5 p.m.. PAC Conference Room B Oct 18 Wed Volleyball team vs, Illinois College 7 p.m., SSU Gymnasium Oct 19 Thu SSU Softball 5:15 p.m.. field nearest Brookens

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Volume 6, Number 10 Office of University Relations Jean Richards October 19. 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Bill Miller named "Illinoisan of the Year" Hungarian journalist to discuss recent reforms in Eastern Europe The lllinois News Broadcasters Assoclatlon (INBA) has honored Sangamon State University journaiism professor Biii Miller by naming him the 1989 "Illinoisan of the Year' at its fall Janos Tisovszky, assistant editor for foreign affairs at convention last weekend in Bloomington. Magyar Nemzet, (the Hungarian Nation) in Budapest, Some of the other nominees for the award Included Gov. Hungary, wiil speak at a brown bag luncheon at noon James Thompson, Attorney General Neil Hartlgan. Cubs today, Thursday, Oct. 19, in PAC Conference Room H. His announcer Harry Caray and Public AM Director Sue Suter. topic will be "Reform Dilemmas in Eastern Europe." Miller, who has directed SSU's graduate journaiism program, This is a return visit for Tisovszky who addressed a Public Affairs Reporting, since 1976, was recognized for his group of about 75 SSU communication students on Oct. contributions to journaiism education and freedom of 10. Members of Professor Larry Smith's 'Study of information activities. Communication" and Assistant Professor Mary Bohlen's The iNBA citation noted, "He continues to shape more and "Media Issues" classes participated in the discussion. more professionals entering print and broadcast journalism in Since the old regime was deposed in mld-1988, the state and around the country." He was also recognized for journalists in Hungary have enjoyed greater freedom in promoting openness in government for more than three reporting news events, according to Tisovszky. The decades of pressing for strong open meetings and freedom of underground press has been legitimized, resulting in wider information laws. distribution for a number of publications. However, some INBA had previously honored Miller by establishingthe INBA countries, especially East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Biii Milier Scholarship in 1978. He is a charter member and past Bulgaria and Rumania lag behind in the reforms that have president of the organization. established in 1955. He is also a made these changes possible in Hungary. co-founder and served as president of the Illinois Freedom of Once a 'gentleman's agreement' existed between the information Council for eight years. Eastern bloc countries, he said. Journalists practiced self- "I'm very, very proud to accept this award -- proud of my censorship when reporting on stories that concerned the association with INBA, proud of the many young broadcast internal affairs of another socialist country. Now that is no journalists I've helped along the way," Miller said, accepting the longer the case. Stories critical of another country's award. "Broadcast journalism is healthy today, but we must governmental pdicies are a source of great conflict keep vigilant to follow our ethical course to gain more credibility between the reformed and non-reformed countries in with our own audiences,' he saki. We must constantly keep Eastern Europe, he said. vigilant to keep government officials honest." He said he was surprised at the amount of advertising Prior to joining the SSU faculty, Miller was a radio news that appeared in American newspapers. There isn't much reporter and news director in Springfield. He received the advertising or public relations in Hungary, he said. Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting in 1976 from because it's an economy based on shortages and why the Radio-TV News Directors Association and the First advertise an item, if it Isn't going to be on the store shelf? Amendment Award in 1982 from the Society of Professional Magyar Nemzet, a daily that averages 8-12 pages, carries Journalists. only one page of classified advertising but with the recent economic and social changes In Hungary that is expected Red ribbons to be given away to change, Tisovszky said. The State Joumal-Register is hosting Tisozsky through As part of the national Red Ribbon Drug Prevention a journalism exchange program sponsored by the Campaign, red ribbons wiii be distributed free on the SSU American Society of Newspaper Editors. He told the SSU campus from Oct. 20-27. Anyone who would like to make a audience that it is an advantage being assigned to a visible commitment to a drug and alcohd free lifestyle should midwestern city. He 0bSe~edthat many foreign journalists wear a red ribbon during the week. Ribbons wiil be available regularly see larger papers from the East coast such as from the University Health Service, C-139, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; The New York Times, but seldom have the opportunity to in E-22 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and at Cox House from 8:30 a.m.-5 read papers from other parts of the United States. p m. Ribbons can also be picked up in the PAC cafeteria from noon-1 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m. through Wednesday, Oct. 25. LSC committee plans gathering Anyone wearing a red ribbon wiii be admltted free to the home volleyball game on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and to the soccer The Liberal Studies Colioquia Committee has scheduled game on Wednesday, Oct. 25. SSU's volleyball team takes on a meeting at 3:15 p.m., today, Thursday, Oct. 19, in the Souii~t.~~~1iii11u;a ii~tivarsity-Edwarhiiie hi 7 p.m. at the SSU PAC restaurant to aiscuss rrie new LSC course Gymnasium and the Prairie Stars soccer team wiil meet Brescla requirements. College in a 7 p.m. contest at Kiwanis Field. Faculty members are Invited to attend to discuss , The Schod of Health and Human Services will sponsor two possible LSC offerings. Faculty members are also brown bags. Jean Morgan, a children's counselor from the encouraged to bring specific LSC course proposals to the Libertas program, will speak at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 24, In PAC meeting. Conference Room C. Her topic will be 'Kids Who Drink and Starting In the fall of 1990, Sangamon State University Drug.' A second brown bag, 'Adult Alcohd and Drug Issues" will will change its degree requirements. Liberal Studies be led by David Kerwin, director of the Libertas program. That Cdloquia, in addition to the Public Affairs Colloquia and brown bag is scheduled for noon, Thursday, Oct. 26, in PAC the Applied Study Term, will be offered. Conference Room B. Women's, minorities' roles to be discussed Sailing team's official

"Shattering the Glass Ceiling" is the title of a brown bag Sangamon State University's sailing team has be& luncheon that will be held at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25, In accepted as a one-year associate member of the Midwest PAC Conference Room H. Collegiate Sailing Assoclatlon, a member of the Inter- Janet Stone will discuss how resistance to women and Collegiate Yacht Racing Association of North America. minorities in leadership rdes Is communicated In Increasingly With this approval, the university's sailing team will subtle ways, while the Dressure to assimilate to maiorltv. . norms. compete In the association's mldwest division. behaviors, traditions advalues Is escalating. The SSU team will begin competing Immediately by Stone Is a keynoter, panelist and seminar leader on the leaal. sending two skippers to a collegiate regatta in Madison, cultural and ~r~anizatlonalIssues of working women for more Wis., thls weekend (Oct. 21 -22). than 1,000 professlonai engagements in the U.S. and Canada. SSU President Durward Long said. 'I'm very pleased The brown bag, sponsored by the president's office, Is open because I have always believed that sailing would be a to the entire university community. natural for Sangamon State. It represents our current efforts to add healthy, individual recreational sports to our tradition of athletic excellence. I wish the newest Prairie Are you a LYBNTY? Stars the very best of luck In keeping our winning tradition alive and invite students to join us in launching the new A LYBNTY is an SSU employee who gave to the combined sport." charities campaign 'Last Year But Not This Year,' according to carnpalgn chairwoman Barbara Hartman. Winners announced in tennis tournament 'Our community needs your support thls year, too,' Hartman saM. 'We have 80 percent of our United Way of Sangamon The 2nd Annual Milton Friedland Doubles Tennis County goal of $19.500. If LYBNTYs and a few new contributors Tournament was held last weekend and the best SSU give, we may reach 100 percent.' President Duward Long and men's tennis coach Manny There Is still time to give. Please send your contrlbutlons to Velasco could do was finish second in the men's 35 and Barbara Hartman, Brookens 346, as soon as possible. over category, but talk of Wait until next year" was heard. Bob Mitzel and Doug Kurz finished first In the category. "Capacity to Love" to be workshop topic Bob Hardy and Buzz Hardy won the men's A category and Bill Gafflgan and Jack Suter finished second. Scott The SSU Counseling Center wlll sponsor a workshop, Eades and Jay Douglas beat Don Byron and Lee Roulson "Developing Our Capacity to Love" on Monday, Oct. 30, from 6- to take first place in the men's B category. 8 p.m. at the Cox House Lounge. Bill Gafflgan teamed with Barb Schwattz to win the Staffer Jlm Belman wlll lead the two-hour workshop whlch mked doubles. Jack Suter and Lynn Allen finished will explore normal object relationship development, what mlght second. a healthy love relationship look like, narcissism and the in the women's division, it was Barb Hildebrand and development of a false self and essential elements In counseling Lynn Flotkoetter winning In the final over Blanca Maria that may foster the development of the capacity to love. Vdasco and Vonnle Salm. For more information. call 786-6678. Table tennls, billiards tournaments planned SSU to host Arabian horse show Interested In participating in a table tennls or a billiards The SSU Foreign Student Office and SSU's Arab students tournament? Contact Oscar Lambdin at the Athletics and will sponsor an ~rablanhorse show for 100 school children from Recreation Office at 786-6674. Riverton Middle School on Mondav. Oct. 30. Evervone from the university community Is invited to attend, accordihg to Gerlinde Touissant named athlete of the week Coates. forelan student adviser. At 10 a.6, a vkleo, The Arab Horse,' will be shown In Fred Touissant, a striker on the soccer team, was Brookens Auditorium with a short discussion to follow. Riding mmed athlete of the week for the week ending Oct. 14, indudlng be On display. Jon Forgas, manager of the Lower East Side Cafe, Following the presentation, an Arabian horse demonstration and awarded Touissant a food service gift certificate, show will take dace In the field between Cox House and Brookens ~ibrary. Faculty/staff activities Book store plans book signing parties MARY CARLIN McNElL, WSSU's citv remrter, and BILL MILLER, professor of public affairs repdrtin'g, were recently Book manager 'Om Wade has announced that appointed as charter members of the advlsory board of severalbook parties the Diocesan Officefor Communications by Bishop Daniel this semester. Details are being finalized and any faculty Ryan, bishop of the Diocese of member who has written a book and wlshes to participate, should contact Wade at 7866766. LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor of mathematics and teacher education, gave three Sipe to discuss China mathematics education seminars at the Montogornery County Teacher Institute Day on Oct. 6. His three Robert B. Slpe, professor of labor relations, has been seminars included algebraic problem-solving experiences tentativdy scheduled to appear on SCAN-17's 'Faculty ~ocus' designed to improve students' awareness of patterns, television program. Slpe will discuss China on the program geometric problem-solving experiences aimed to increase which will air at 2% p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, a~~iayaIlr,at.?53' students' spathl relations, and math manlpulatives for on Tuesday, Oct. 24. modeling. CALENDAR

Oct 19 Thu Black Student Caucus Meeting 4:30 p.m., E-2 ~ct19 mu ssu Saftball 5:15 p.m., field nearest Brwkens Oct 20 Fri Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium 2 p.m., G-31 Oct 20 Frl 'behive' 6 & 9:30 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Oct 22 Sun SSU Sailing Club Meeting 1 p.m., Island Bay Yacht Club Oct 22 Sun AePho Wing 6 p.m.. E-22 Oct 24 Tue Psychology Club Bake Sale 9 a.m., 4th floor Brookens Oct 24 Tue Psychology Club Meeting 11:30 a.m., Brwkens 475 Oct 24 Tue Brown Bag - 'Kids Who Drink and Drug' noon. PAC Conferenw Room C Oct 24 Tue Volleyball team vs. SIU-Edwardwilie 7 p.m., SSU Gymnasium Oct 25 Wed Soccer team vs. Brescia College 7 p.m., Klwanis Field Oct 26 Thu Brown Bag - 'Adult Alcohol and Drug hsues' noon, PAC Conferenw Room B Oct 27 Fri Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Forum and Pig Roast 6 p.m., PAC Conference Rooms C/D Oct 28 Sat Psychology Club Halloween Party 7:30 p.m.. Karen Klrkendall'shome

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Vdume 6, Number 11 Office of University Relations Jean Richards October 26, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Four students win BOR scholarships Recycling program possibilities discussed

Four Sangamon State University students -- Tajuddin Establishing a comprehensive recycling program In a Aslf, Cynthia Barrett, Susan Dove and Kimberly Millburg -- university setting is not a difficult task, according to state were honored as this year's Board of Regents Schdars during experts. the board's Oct. 19 meeting at Northem Illinois University. "it ain't rocket science," said David Buckner, sdid waste Aslf, a senior in economics, attended Milwaukee Area dlrector for the lilinols Department of Energy and Natural Technical Cdiege where he was awarded the Mlchael Curry Resources (ENR) at the Oct. 17 Recycling Action Forum held internship and was on the Dean's List for the fall 1988 and on the SSU campus. spring 1989 semesters. Dave Walters, resource planner in ENR's educatlonal Barrett, a senior in political studies, began her section, said the first step for an Institution is to decide what undergraduate work at Llncdn Land Community Cdiege after type of materials It wants to collect. For example, collecting 25 years of raising her family. In May she was named cdored paper versus just accepting white paper. Cdiectlng Outstanding AST Student in Pditical Studies. colored paper lowers the paper value, but it also means that Dove, a senior in the Communication Program with an more paper Is cdlected, he said. emphasis In public relations, plans to graduate this December. Waiters said ENR offers educational programs to teach She hopes to work in the health care industry. employees about office recycling. A good way to remind After graduation in May 1990, Millburg plans to enter a workers to recycle is to place boxes or folders on top of an doctoral program in organic chernistry. During her time at individuals' desk, he said. Sangamon State, she improved a published procedure for In addition to learning what can be recycled, individuals studying an organic reaction which will reduce the hazards of would be asked to take their materials to a centrally located the experiment. Her modified procedure will be used In a receptacle. From there, a janitor or volunteer would take the chernistry course this year. recyclable materials to a main dumpster. Each student received $400 and a certificate In SSU's recycling program is coordinated by Bob Raebig, recognition of his or her academic achievements and campus university employee and environmental studies graduate accomplishments. Since 1985, the BOR has slmllarly honored student. At the forum, Raebig said he became interested In four students at each of the regency schools. recycling and thought it would be a good idea to place recycling bins at the same locations that were being used as WSSU surpasses fall fund-raising goal drop-off points for donations to the food pantry. Raebig reported that his year-dd volunteer effort has grown to include aluminum cans and computer paper, and he Public radio station, WSSU 91.9 FM, raised more than now has a student worker -- Mike Dwyer, captain of the soccer $25,000 during its recent fall campaign and set an all-time team - to assist him. fund-raising record for the station. All proceeds raised by SSU recycling efforts are donated Station general manager Rob Gordon said, 'The to the food pantry program. remarkable thing about this particular campaign was that it started off so slowly. We had really good weather and people just didn't have access to the radio; then with the World Series Med Tech club to sponsor seminar and the earthquake, it was really a weird week. But then came Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and we raised $6,000 In a A seminar on sexually transmitted diseases will be held single day which was a daily record. It was incredible.' from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday. Nov. 6, in PAC Conference The numbers are still being totaled and calls are still Room C. The seminar is sponsored by the Medical trickling in, Gordon said, but he expected listeners' Technology Club. contributlons to total about $26,000. There will be a panel discussion of the most common 'Another remarkable aspect of thls was our listeners' types of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS. Chlamydia and clear endorsement of (programming) diversity. No format was the Human PapillomaVirus,as well as precautionary measures a loser and we found that people are listening to more than that one can fdlow to avoid contracting the diseases. A brief one thing. I think It's a validation of what we're doing now," he question-and-answer period wiil fdlow the discussion. said. We end up talking to so many people. People who like Panel members include Jim Veselenak, associate what we're doing. People who have Meas about the kind of professor of medical techndogy; Lynne Price, SSU student programming they would like to hear. it's very stimulating and health nurse and Jeanette Froschauer, a medical technologist informative. Some of our best ideas come from the phone from the virology department at Memorial Medical Center. calls we receive during our fund-ralslng campaigns.' Refreshments will be sewed. For more Information, call Gordon said the station's next fund-raiser would be in 786-658!3. the spring, probably In May. But anyone who missed out on pledging during the official campaign can still contribute by Clayville to celebrate Halloween calling 7864516.

SASSU plans Halloween party The Clayville Fdk Arts Guild wiil sponsor Hailoween at Clayville, a program for children, on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2- 4 p.m at the university's Clayviiie Rural Life Center. There will The Student Assocbtlon at SSU will hdd a Halloween be costume judging, ghost stories and trick-or-treat activities. party from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Student At about 6 p.m.. Sunday, Oct. 29. the Sangamon Center Game Room, Building E. Storytellers Guild will sponsor 'Ghost Stories at Clayville.' Movies for children will be shown from 7-9 p.m. and from Admission to the storytelling event will be $3 for adults and $1 9 p.m.-1 a.m. there will be dancing. Party goers are asked to for children. The stories will be told around a campfire, bring their favorite albums and a disc jockey will spin thelr weather permitting. Hot cider and popcorn will be served and requests. A costume contest will be held and refreshments will the "Great Green Slime Pumpkin"may appear. Thoseattending be sewed. are asked to bring a blanket or chair. Dance Theatre couples grace and history SSU finishes 5th in first regatta

The American lndian Dance Theatre will appear at the The conditions were kind of miserable. It was windy. The Sangamon State University Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 4, at water was cdd. But our team did an excellent job. I couldn't 8:15 p.m. be prouder of them,' sailing team coach Phil Peterson said in its two years of existence, this troupe has gained after SSU's first sailing team finished 5th in its very first international acclaim. They have performed in Paris. Yemen, lntercdlegiate regatta ever. Italy, Qatar, Bahrain and Morocco. The troupe has also gained Fifteen teams competed in the Last Blast Regatta held pralse at home in the United States as well as Canada. Oct. 21-22 at Lake Mendota in Madison, Wis. "Most of the The dancers in the American lndian Dance Theatre hail teams didn't know SSU had a sailing team. Now, they know from tribes throughout North America including Cree, Creek, we exist,' Peterson said. Zuni, Sioux, Navajo, Apache, Cherokee and Chippewa. For Team results had two teams from the University of many of the dancers it Is a family affair with grandparents, Wisconsin placing first and second. Notre Dame came in third; parents and children performing together. Wisconsin at Green Bay, fourth. Other teams included 6. The dances performed include the Zuni Rainbow Dance Northwestern, 7. Iowa State, 8. Ohio Wesleyan. 9. Minnesota and the Hoop Dance, in whlch the dancer uses hoops to make and 10. Marquette. animals, flowers and many other shapes. Other featured SSU skippers Brooke Peterson and Keith Hanes attractions include the men's Fancy Dance and the women's 'essentially stepped in cold and did a fabulous job," Peterson Fancy Shawl Dance which depicts the life of a butterfly. said. "They were great ambassadors for SSU. For our first time In traditional settings, women usually never entered the out it was very successful -- and fun, too.' dance circle; however, one Innovation of the American lndian SSU's next competition will be Nov. 18-19 at Annapolis, Dance Theatre has been the development of sdo dances Md., at the U.S. Naval Academy. which feature the women of the troupe. The elaborate costumes worn by the dancers are Schwark, Storm to appear on "Faculty Focus" handed down from generation to generation. These costumes are made by the dancers thems&es. It is traditional for the Steve Schwark, assistant professor of political studies, will women to do the intricate beadwork and clothwork and for the be a guest on SCAN-17's 'Faculty Focus" television program men to make the headdresses. However, now more and more on Sunday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Nov. 7. He will discuss the men are doing their own beadwork. OPTIONS program, a nationwide project which provides The authentic dances of the company are traditlonaliy community organizations with information related to national performed outdoors at religious ceremonies and in and international security. competition at pow-wows. Because of the nature of the Gary Storm, associate professor of teacher education, will dances, which are often performed by more than 20 dancers, appear on the program on Sunday, Nov. 12, and Tuesday. the set is very simple using lighting to simulate evening and Nov. 14, to discuss a job enrichment program In Decatur. simde ~roiectedscenes of nature. A taping for a program featuring Robert Sipe, professor ' his is one history lesson you don't want to miss. Tickets of labor relatlons, originally scheduled to air Oct. 22 and Oct. for the American lndian Dance Theatre are available for $1 1.50. 24 had to be postponed and will probably air later in $13.50 and $15.50 by calling the SSU ticket office at 786- November. 6160. Discounts are available for students, children and senior "Faculty Focus" can be seen at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays citizens. and at 7% p.m. on Tuesdays. Chinese Student Association to sponsor films Autograph signing session planned The Chinese Student Association at SSU will sponsor a The Lakeside Bookstore invites everyone to meet faculty night at the movies from 6-1 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, in E- 22. The first film takes a humorous look at Chinese military life and the second film explores Chinese society in the 1940s. $~~~ii~&~~~~d~k~~~~~~~~~~f3~~~~~~~~; There will be an English translation of both films Bring your 6:30 p.m.. autographing of book Tough Minded family and friends, Refreshments will be and Management of Problem Employees. Coffee and cookies will admission Is free. be served. Staff senate sponsors St. Louis shopping trip Facuity/Staff Activities BOB DIXON, associate professor of visual arts, visited the The deadline to make reservations for the staff senate campus of Doane Cdiege In Crete, Neb., as an artist-in- shopping trip to St. Louis Centre is this Friday, Oct. 27. residencefrom Oct. 6-21. A sculpture by Dixon was dedicated The trip Is being planned for Saturday, Nov. 18. and permanently placed on display on the cdiege's campus Shoppers wili leave campus at 8 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. green. While at Doane, he also met with clay, drawing and The cost of the trip is $12.50 and that includes coffee and other art classes. doughnuts. To make reservations, contact Kathy McConneli at the ARDESHIR LOHRASBI. associate Drofessor of business bursar's office, 786-6738. administration, attended the 28th ~oiANational Meeting of O~erationsResearch of AmericaAhe institute of Management Mock trial team to meet science (ORSA/TiMS) in ~ew~brk on Oct. 16-18. He chaired a session on manaaement and entre~reneurshi~and, with Ron There wili be an organizational meeting of the SSU mock ~eimerfrom India& University, presented thkee papers: 'Is trial team on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at noon and 5 p.m. in PAC 4C. Japanese Management Style the Answer to American Any student interested in participating is invited to Business?,' 'Innovative Management: A Case Study on attend. For more information, contact the legal studies Entrepreneurship Stratw and 'An Application of Cost and Benefit Analysis in a Community Oriented Enterprise.' graduate assistant at 78fS53!5.-

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oct 28 Thu Brown Bag - 'Adult Alcohol and Drug Issues' nwn, PAC Conference Room B Oct 27 Fri Talent Show Auditions 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Brwkena Auditorium Oct 27 Fri Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Forum and Plg Roast 6 p.m., PAC Conferem Rooms C/D oct n Fri Springfield Chemistry Night 7 p.m., Brwkens Auditorium oct n Fri Last Star Party of the semester, weather permitting 8 p.m., SSU Observatory ma Sat Talent Show Auditions 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Brwkens Auditorium Octa Sat Psychology Club Halloween Party 7:30 p.m., Karen Kirkendali'a home 03 29 Sun Sailing Clubpearn Meeting 1 p.m., Island Bay Yacht Club oct 30 Mon The Arab Horse' video 10 a.m., Brwkens Auditorium Arablan Hone Show demonstration afier video, between McClelland and Brwkens Mon 'Developing Our Capacity to Love' workshop 6 p.m., Cox House Tue SASSU Halloween Party 7 p.m., Student Center Game Room. Building E

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Vdume 6, Number 12 Office of University Relations Jean Richards November 2, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Employees make SECA a success Events to focus on greenhouse effect

The 1989 State Employee Combined Appeal Is officially SSU will join colleges nationwide for an educational week over and a "tremendous success," according to campaign on the greenhouse eftect Nov. 6-12. chairwoman Barbara Hartman. "The Heat Is On --The Greenhouse Effect, Energy Choices "I'm very impressed and proud of our 275 donors who and You,' organized by the Environmental Studies Program is are helping to carry on our caring and sharing tradition," s~onsoredby the Union of Concerned Scientists to teach the Hartman said. g'eneral public about the facts and controversy over global SSU surpassed Its total goal of $22,800 by collecting warming, according to graduate assistant Renee Robinson. $23.128.92. SSU employees donated $3,100 to the Combined ENS wiii mark the week with an evening panel discussion. Health Appeal, surpassing the goal of $2,000 by 155 percent. a brown bag series and an educational booth to provide A total of $1,869, 234 percent of the goal of $800, was raised information on this issue. for the United Negro College Fund. SSU employees gave $977 The evening panel discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. on to the Black United Fund which exceeded the goal of $500 by Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Lincoln Library. Bill Warren, associate 195 percent. About 74 percent of the total number of donors professor of environmental studies, will present an overview of gave to the United Way of Sangamon County. But the what scientists are saying about the greenhouse effect. $1 7,182.92 raised was short of the 1989 goal of $19,500. Panelists include Professor Luther Skelton who will discuss "There were 50 more donors this year than last year, an alternative energy. Michael Reichenbach, an urban forester increase which Is the direct result of the hard work of our team with the Department of Conservation, wili discuss the leaders," Hartman said. Outstanding team leaders will be relationshlpbetween deforestation and global warming. He wili honored at a celebration lunch tentatively planned for the end also discuss a project of Illinois Earth Day 1990 that involves of November. the planting of 11 million trees. Kim Underwood, director of the Offlce of Coal Development and Marketing for the Department Illinois Issues wins award for reporting of Energy and Natural Resources, wiii provide the coal industry's perspective. Jim Bishop, ENR policy analyst, will discuss how environmental policy is generated to deal with The Mental Health Association of Greater Chlcago wili global waning. present this year's PuMlc Education Award to Illinois lssues At noon on Monday, Nov. 6, Warren will present a brown for its "thorough and thoughtful coverage of rnental heaith bag on "Mankind Changes His Nest: The Greenhouse Effect issues.' and Global Warming."The brown bag, held in PAC Conference Editor Caroline Gherardini will accept the award on Room D, wiii take a look at how human behavior is changing behalf of the magazlne at a luncheon scheduled for Friday, the environment and provide general information on what Nov. 10. in Chlcago. causes the greenhouse effect. "it is very gratifying to know that people appreciate the The brown bag scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 8, will job we do at lllinois Issues,' Gherardini said. 'Much of this focus on aiternative energy as a way of decreasing the credit belongs to two writers - Michael D. Klemens and greenhouse effect. Skelton wiii make the presentationat noon Charles N. Wheeler Ill -- who have done an excellent job of in PAC Conference Room C. covering these very important issues.' To tie up the series, 'Rhythms of the Earth,' a participatory Wheeler is a correspondent in the Springfield bureau of dance performance by Pat Howard and an a cappella the Chicago Sun-Times. performance by Child, Family and Community Services Klemens is statehouse bureau chief for the magazine. In Program student Larry Cheatham have been scheduled for September he was honored by the Mental Health Association noon on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the PAC Studio Theatre. in lllinois for increasing public awareness of rnental heaith An educational booth with energy displays, pamphlets issues. and videos will be set up near the PAC cafeteria, Nov. 6-9. Food pantry receives thanks Role of women in Islam to be discussed

The Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry in Springfield "Women In Islam: Oppressed or Honored?' will be the recently sent a thank-you letter to the SSU Food Pantry topic for a panel discussion, sponsored by the Muslim Student Committee. Ellen Brodd, coordinator of the church food Association. The event Is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in pantry, wrote, "Please thank all of those who contributed. Your the PAC Studio Theatre. gift to the Christ Church Food Pantry Is gratefully Panelists include Maryam Moustofi and Sadieka Qadeem. acknowledged.' SSU recently donated groceries and $127.25 Admission is free and refreshments wili be sewed. For in cash to the church food pantry. more information, contact Wayel AI-Wohaibi at 529-6770. Workshop on holiday depression offered This space for rent Do you sometimes feel that you are missing out during the hdiday season? Everyone else is having fun during this Actually, It won't cost you a thing to publicize a campus joyous season except you? You are not alone or unusual. Find event on the electronic bulletin boards that were recently out how you can manage your holiday season more effectively Installed in the PAC cafeteria and outside the weight room in this year. Building DIE. These were purchased to help improve Come to a workshop sponsored by the SSU Counseling communication and better publicize events and activities for Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. until noon in PAC students, staff and faculty. 'qnference Room E. The workshop will be co-facilitated by If you or your organization want to publicize an upcoming ? Matthews and Judy Ruff. campus event on either of the message boards, please call the For more information, call 786-6678. Office of University Relations at 786-6716. Anne Murray to perform at SSU Nov. 8 Med Tech club to sponsor seminar

Sangamon State University Auditorium has added yet A seminar on sexually transmitted diseases wiil be held another show to its Fall 1989 schedule. WFMB radio will from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, in PAC Conference sponsor "An Evening with Anne Murray" on Wednesday. Room C. The seminar is sponsored by the Medical Nov. 8, at 8:15 p.m. Technology Club. Since "Snowbird" hit in 1970, giving her the first U.S. There will be a panel discussion of the most common gold record ever awarded to a sdo Canadian artist, Murray types of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, chlamydia and has sdd weii over 20 milllon albums. She has had more the human papilloma virus, as weii as precautionary measures success with both pop and country audiences than any female that one &n fdlow to avoid contracting the disea-ses. A brief

performer in music history. question-and-answer' period wili follow the discussion. in 1971, she was nominated for three Grammy Awards Panel members wili include Jim Veselenak, assoclate and in 1978 she won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal professor of medical technology; Lynne Price, SSU student Performance for You Needed Me.' health nurse, and Jeanette Froschauer, a medicai technologist All seats are $19.50 and tickets may be purchased by from the virology department at Memorial Medical Center. calling the SSU ticket office at 786-6160. The box office is Refreshments wiil be served. For more information, cail open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 786-6589. Tickets available for "Driving Miss Daisy" Model Illinois Government Group in training

Alfred Uhry's accialmed comedy hit, "Driving Miss Daisy,' Sangamon State University's Model Illinois Government starring Rosemary Prinz and Ted Lange, comes to the Group Is attempting to add to its trophy collection this year Sangamon State University Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 10, at by retaining the title of Best Large Delegation. Head delegate 8:15 p.m. Don Barber and secretary Tom Frazier are recruiting new The play, which won the 1988 Pulitzer Prlze and recently members daily and meetings are being held to familiarize new celebrated its second anniversary in New York City,ls about an MIG members with parliamentary procedure, bill analysis and elderly, crotchety Jewish woman who has just driven her all the other abilities needed to perform well at the annual brand new Packard through the garage. Against her will, simulation. Daisy's successful, assimilated son hires a black chauffeur This year's event is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 3, 1990 named Hoke. at the State Capitol. For more information about MIG, call the The two spar with each other from 1948 to 1973 as the political studies office at 786454346. world changes around them. As the world deals with civil rights, Hoke and Daisy, little by little, find their way to each SSU to represent Japan In Model UN other. Little by little their differences disa~~ear. Prinz was daytime television's first Gar. For 12 years she played Penny on 'As the World Turns.' During that time she Representing Japan this year in the Midwest Model United also starred in nearly 50 plays across the country and most Nations Competition will be a challenge for the SSU MUN recently she starred in New York City in "Steel Magnolias.' delegation. After representing Costa Rlca last year, the team Lange, known as the genial bartender Isaac Washington is preparing itself to be very active as one of the economic on television's 'The Love Boat,' has played many stage roles superpowers of the modern world. MUN is once again under in such varied fare as "Hair,' "Romeo and Juliet" and "Otheilo." the direction of Assistant Professor Steve Schwark with Brian Tickets cost $14.50, $16.50 and $17.50 and can be Biever acting as delegation chairman and Anne Janes serving purchased by calling the ticket office at 786-6160. as president of the MUN club. Indian Dance Theatre to perform Saturday Faculty/Staff Activities

Tickets are still available for the performance of the Excerptsfrom SuccessfulSchool Board Meetings, a 1982 book bv STUART A. ANDERSON. ~rofessoremeritus of American Dance Theatre this Saturday, Nov. 4, at the . .------Sangamon State University Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. educatidnal administration, wili be included in a Guide to The dancers hail from tribes throughout North America Trusteeship being published by the Board of Trustees of including Cree, Creek, Zuni, Siolm, Navajo, Apache, Cherokee Harper College in Palatine, Ill. and Chippewa. Tickets are available at $11.50, $13.50 and $15.50. To KENT REDFIELD, associate professor of political studies. order tickets, cail the SSU ticket office at 786-6160. Discounts and his research team have been to five Illinois cities to are available for students, senior citizens and children. conduct interviews and surveys on the siting of 'enterprise zones' whlch are part of the state's strategic planning for economic development. The research Is a project of SSU's Free copies of event guide available Public Affairs Institute and is funded by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Stop by PAC 569 and pick up a free copy of the new Illinois Calendar of Events, the complete guide to hundreds JOHN R. SIGLE, manager of Facilities and Services since of fairs, special and sports events, music festivals, speciai 1976, has been appointed director of Space Planning and interest tours and exhlbitlons. Published by the Illinois Analysis at lllinols State University in Normal, effective Nov. 1. Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, mice of In his new position, Slgle will coordinate ISU efforts in the Tourism, this handy little booklet lists hundreds of events planning, allocation and management of space, including scheduled In Illinois now through March 1990. classrooms, instructional and research laboratories and offices.

Athlete of the week named LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor of mathematics and teacher education. aave four mathematics education seminars at Mt. Vernon ~d&tional Conference X, Soccer and co-aptain Mike DwYer has been sponsored by Educational Service Centers 16, 17 and 18 on named the Prairie Star athlete of the week. Oct. 26-27. The topics - gifted education and cooperative Jon Forgas, manager of the Lower East SMe Cafe, learning with a focus on problem solving --were well received warded Dw~era food service gift certificate. Forgas this with approximately 50 mathematics educators attending each would be the last week of the season that an athlete of the seminar. week would be named.

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Nov 3 Frl Women In Islam panel discussion 6 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Nov 4 Sat American Indian Dance Theatre 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Nov 6 Mon Sexually transmitted disease seminar noon. PAC Conference Room C Nov 6 Mon 'The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming" brown bag noon, PAC Conference Room 0 Nov 7 Tue Mock trial team meeting noon L 5 p.m., PAC 4C Nov 8 Wed "Alternative Energy" brown bag noon, PAC Conference Room C Nov 8 Wed Anne Murray 815 p.m., SSU Auditorium

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Volume 6, Number 13 Office of University Relations Jean Richards November 9. 1989 PAC 567 786-671 6 Editor

Senate confirms BOR appointments Raebig named employee of the month

The Illinois Senate recently confirmed three SSU's "lone recycling warrior," Bob Raebig, has been appointments to the Board of Regents, including one new selected the university's employee of the month for November. appointment, David T. Murphy of Cary, northwest of Chicago. Raebig, a graduate student in the university's Reappointed were Board Chairwoman Card K. Burns of Peoria Environmental Studies Program, works as a shipping and and Vice Chairman D. Brewster Parker of Lincoln. Ail three, receiving clerk for the university. In addition to his regular nominated by Gov. James R. Thompson, will serve terms that responsibilities, Raebig has voluntarily coordinated SSU's run through Jan. 16, 1995. recycling program for a year. "The governor has appointed and the Senate has Raebig started to work for the university on a full-time approved three strong board members," Chancellor Rod basis in September 1987. He earned his bachelor's degree in Groves said. "Card Burns and Brewster Parker have made biology from SSU In 1986. innumerable contributions to our system, and David Murphy "I'm shocked." Raebig said at a surprise reception held brings to the board a wealth of experience in Illinois higher for him last week. 'I like what I'm doing and I'm glad you like education. I am delighted with the appointments.' what I'm doing." New regent Murphy is senior vice president of Resource At the reception, a small contingent of self-proclaimed Development international. Ltd., Rolling Meadows, and Is a "paper wasters' from accounting and financial aid presented graduate of Brown University in Rhode island. He is chairman Raebig with stacks of computer paper. The SSU News had of the board of McHenry County College in Crystal Lake and quoted Raebig in its Nov. I issue as saying, "This university has served on that board as a trustee for 13 years. He is also wastes a lot of paper. It's amazlng how much computer paper a past president of the Illinois Community College Trustees is generated out of the financial aid and accounting offices.' Association, serving as an ICCTA representative for 13 years In additionto the computer paper, Raebig received special and as an officer for many of those years. parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to be chosen Sangamon State University employee of the year. Economics society grants charter to SSU Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers and selected by a committee consisting of past honorees. One of the world's largest academic honor societies, Omicron Delta Epsilon international Honor Society in Computers make election coverage easier Economics, has granted a charter to Sangamon State University. Thanks to the people in Sangarnon State University's "This charter recognizes the quality of our Economics Computer Services, local news media and SCAN-17 viewers Program and our university,' saM Baker Siddiquee, assistant had nearly instantaneous county and city vote tallies on professor of economlcs and the chapter's faculty adviser. "This election night, Nov. 7. charter was granted only afler our faculty and our curriculum 'Before us, the news media had to physically go to both had been reviewed and evaluated. We are pleased to receive election sites (the municipal and county buildings) and wait such recognition.' an hour to an hour and a half to get the results on paper,' The society, founded in 1915, seeks to provMe means according to Bill Rogers, assistant director of academic to confer suitable honors to promising students and to computing services at SSU. it is Rogers's program that makes encourage scholarship through organized meetings and the Sangamon State Election Reporting information System conferences and through publication of the society's official possible. Vote counting information from the county and city journal, The American Economist. computers are fed into the SSU program. The society will give students the chance to participate "Now the results we provide trail the actual vote counting in competitions and to present papers at meetings of by only 10 minutes," Rogers said. "They're unofficial results, of professional associations, SMdiquee said. The society will also course, but we're making an effort to provide immediate and sponsor, on a continuing basis, programs on economics and complete voting results to the people of Sangamon County.' related issues. Some of these activities will be co-sponsored Rogers and his staff have been working 'more than full time" by the SSU Economics Club, he said. the past two weeks to have the system running by Tuesday The current officers of the Upsilon Chapter are Sherman evening. Elliott, president; Roy Stewart, vice president; Blli Johnson, "We're really excited about being able to do this.' he said. vice president; Taj Aslf, treasurer and Susan Yuetten, "I think we're the only place in the country that does secretary. something like thls. it's just one way that a public affairs 'One of the first things on our agenda,' Siddiquee said, university can provide a service to its community.' "is the planning of a banquet in January or February to The service, provided at no charge to the media, is made ' announce our charter to the community. if we can receive the possiblewiththe cooperation of the Sangamon County Clerk's funding, we hope to invite a Nobel Laureate in economics to Office and the Sprlngfleld Election Commission, Rogers said. be the guest speaker. We hope to make this an event that ail The servlce is provided to any medium which requests it. of SSU and the entire community will benefit from.' Elections results were also sent via phone lines to SSU's SSU's charter for the Upsilon Chapter was granted on television office whlch, In turn, broadcast the totals on SCAN- Sept. 14 and is the 508th chapter of the society. Chapters 17. have also been formed at the University of Illinois, the "The database that Bill has set up is really an Important University of Illinois at Chicago and Northeastern University. prototype for other counties and even the state,' Ray The SSU chapter does have a provision for ~eneral Schroeder, director of the university's television office, said. I membership and anyone interested in becoming a member really think it will change the way election results are provided should contact Elliott at 522-5207or Siddiquee at 786-7174. to the media.' SSU student receives Order of Lincoln Prairie Stars win district title

Gov. James R. Thompson presented the Order of The SSU soccer team, under coach Aydin Gonuisen, won Lincoln on Nov. 4 to Antonette Marek, a senior In SSU's its seventh straight district soccer title with a 5-1 victory Nursing Program, who was recognized for excellence by the against McKendree College on Nov. 4. Lincoln Academy of Illinois. With this win, the Stars are scheduled to play Grand View This year, the Order of Lincoln, along with a $150 College in the Area 5 semifinal on Nov. 8. The area champ honorarium, was presented to 53 outstanding senior college advances to the NAlA National Tournament Nov. 20-25 In Las students. Cruces, N.M. These students have exhibited a personal commitment to excel as seen by their remarkable academic Hellos accomplishments,' ~homknsaid. "But just as important, these students serve as rde models to other Illinois students. WENDY EGGIMANN, Telephone Operator, Public Safety as well as their own family and friends. With hard-working: CYNTHIA ERVIN, Clerk Typist Ill, Facility Services dedicated individuals such as these, iliinois and the rest of the MARY GILLOCY Typing Clerk II, Accounting nation can look forward to a bright and prosperous future.' THOMAS GUNTER, Commercial Artist, Printing/Duplicating CAROLE McCLURE, Clerk Typist Ill, GPSi Program Children's library seeks donations MARN McGiLL, Clerk Typist Ill, University Relations JANICE SIMAC, Training Assistant, ECN/IVCC The John Hay Tenants' Rights Association and SSU BRENDA SUHUNG, Clerk Typist Ill, OPAC students active in the CFC-TEP 'Bookbusters' Tutor Program ANDREA TRIGG, Clerk Typist Ill, Legal Studies have announced the establishment of the Maicolm X Children's ANNIE WILLIAMS, Clerk Typist Ill, Business Administration Library at 331 N. 12th St. in the John Hay Homes. Organizers hope to open the library, which will be Goodbyes operated by the children themselves, before Christmas vacation. AUDREY BIALOCK. Secretary Trans, Applied Studies The SSU community can help by donating children's BRENDA CARR, Clerk Typist Ill, President's Office books for the library, donating books on black history or MICHELLE GILLEN, Telephone Operator, Public Safety culture, donating furnishings and lamps and donating other DIANE HI& Secretary Trans, Library books for the library's December fundraiser. ROBBIN NATION. Clerk Steno Ill. Librarv Items being donated should be taken to Brookens 335 STNEN POZNIC; Training Assistant, ECNIIVCC or call Mike Townsend at 7864x387. THERESA ROSEN. Clerk Typist ill. Buslness Administration JOHN SIGLE, Campus planning Coordinator, Facility Services Workshop on holiday depression offered NANCY SIMPSON, Typing Clerk Ill, MIC/CS FRANK THOMAUA, Supv Graphic Design, Printing/Dup Do you sometimes fed that you are missing out during the holiday season? Everyone else is having fun during this Changes joyous season except you? You are not alone or unusual. Find out how you can manage your holiday season more effectively this year. JAMES GRUBBS. now Clerk Tvpist ill. Affirmative Action Come to a workshop sponsored by the SSU Counseling MELANIE HINCK'LEY, now sedietary ~rans,Library Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. until noon in PAC SHIRLEY ROBBEN, now Clerk Typist ill, OPAC Conference Room E. The workshop wiii be co-facilitated by Jane Matthews and Judy Ruff. Faculty/Staff Activities For reservations, call the counseling center at 786-6678. MARY BOHLEN, assistant professor of communication Chinese Week planned for Nov. 13-16 and public affairs reporting, helped judge the California Newspaper Publishers' Association annual contest Nov. 3. The contest was coordinated by the Illinois Press Association in To help more people understand and enjoy Chinese Springfield. culture, the SSU Chinese Student Association will sponsor a Bohlen was a member of the judging team that evaluated Chinese Week from Nov. 13-16. all Califomla weeklies entered in the contest (nearly 100) for There wiii be a slide show and fllm presentatlon about general excellence. Chinese folk arts at noon on Wednesday. Nov. 15, and at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Cox House. The presentation MATTILOU CATCHPOLE, associate professor of nursing, can also been seen at noon on Friday, Nov. 17, near the PAC has given three continuing education seminars on cafeteria. Admission is free. ~harmacokineticsthis fall. EiaM lecture hours were aiven for The Chinese Student Association will exhibit Chinese ihe Central Illinois Visiting ~irsesAssociation in s$ngfieid. traditional dress for men and women from several dynasties. Two lecture hours were aiven for the Kentuckv Association of Chinese paintings will also be displayed. Brochures explaining Nurse Anesthetists in ~exin~ton,Ky., and twb lecture hours the Chinese arts will be available. Stop by Cox House from 9 were aiso given for the Arizona Association of Nurse a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday or near the PAC Anesthetists in Scottsdale, Ariz. These lectures covered recent cafeteria on Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to enjoy and knowledge of the movement of drugs through the body and share the Chinese culture and experience. their interaction while moving.

Table tennis, pool tournaments to be held GERUNDE COATES, foreign student adviser, and Margaret H. McCormick of the Chicago law flrrn of Minsky, The lntramurals and Recreation Office Is organizing a Feiertag, McCormick and Haliagan, P.C., presented the table tennis tournament and pool tournament which will be program 'international Marriage and Divorce' at the National held on Monday, Nov. 13. The table tennis tournament will Association for Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA) bi-regional have singles and doubles contests, with A & B divisions. The conference held at the University of Notre Dame, Oct. 22-25. 8-bail tournament will aiso have A & B divisions. During the conference, Coates was awarded a For more information, stop by E-22 or call the professionaldevelopment grant by the nationwide immigration lntrarnurals and Recreation Officeat 786-6674. law flrm of Fragomen, Del Rey and Bemsen.

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Nov 9 Thu Student social reception 5 p.m., PAC restaurant Nov 10 Frl Facultv senate meetlna 10 a.m.. Brookens 333 Nov 10 Fri '~rivii~Miss Daisf 6:-15 p.r;l.. SSU Auditorium Nov t t Sat Economics Club party 3 p.m.. Sherman Ollott's home, 2656 S. 8th Nov 14 Tue Coping with holiday depresdon 10 a.m., PAC Conference Room E Nov 15 Wed lSA elections 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cox House Lounge Nov 17 Fri University Assembly meeting noon, PAC Conference Rwm F

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Branham, Ramm win AST award Prairie Stars advance to nationals

Jeffrey Branham, a graduate of SSU's Management The SSU soccer team will be competing in its fifth straight Program, and Susan Ramm, a graduate of SSU's Health NAlA National Tournament. Nov. 20-25, in Las Cruces, N.M. Services Administration Program, received the 1988-89 AST The Prairie Stars defeated Wisconsin-Parkside, 2-1, in Outstanding Student Award. double-overtime in the NAlA Area 5 championship Nov. II. SSU's Applied Study Term, a university-wide Kirk Moser scored on an assist from Tim Amlong to put requirement, gives all undergraduatesthe opportunity to relate the Stars ahead 14early in the second half. Zico Doe scored academic learning to practical experience. the game-winning goal on a feed from Kevin Groark at the "I think we all need validation of our work, so It is nice to start of the second over-time period. have this award come along," Ramm said. A total of 12 teams -- including the 1987 national In fulfilling her AST requirement, Ramm organized and champion, the College of Boca Raton -- will compete at Las planned a weliness week at Lincoln Land Community College Cruces. During the first three days of the tournament there will for students, staff and the community. Ramm also participated be round-robin pool play with four groups of three teams in a Project AST Option, which is an individualized project each. The winner of each group advances to the semifinals on focused on the student's interest. Since she was interested in Friday, Nov. 24. Winners from the semi-finals will play for the career opportunities available with the local community's national title on Saturday. Nov. 25. health care system, she interviewed professionals employed in several health care agencies to obtain a better understanding SJP career day set for today of the system. Branham fulfilled his AST requirement at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Working in the The Social Justice Professions Program at SSU has office of information services, Branham served as a task force planned a career day from 26p.m. today, Nov. 16, at the PAC coordinator for one phase of a departmental project; was the Studio Theatre. managing editor of the project's quarterly status report All individuals who are interested In pursuing a career in newsletters; and helped set up a small network of law enforcement or human services are welcome. About 40- microcomputers dealing with records and reports of child 50 organizations, including the FBI, Secret Service and private abuse. organizations, will be represented. AST Outstanding Student Award recipients are For additional information, contact Associate Professor nominated by faculty supervisors and selected by a committee Steven Egger at 786-6784. of faculty members. Music classes to be offered in spring Rock-a-thon raises $1,300 Students at Sangamon State University will have the Adjunct Professor Brent DeLand challenged his class, oooortunitv to earn colleae credit for four music classes this PAC 422 Philanthropy: Trends for the '90s, to develop and sp;ing. In an agreement wgh Lincoln Land Community College, implement a plan to raise money for a charitable cause. SSU students can oerform in LLCC's iauband, choir or band. His students responded by organizing last Monday's Students who satisfactorily complete a course will earn one "rock-a-thon" near the PAC cafeteria which netted $1,300 in hour of academic credit. Upper-level students will have to cash donations and pledges. meet additional requirements to complete the courses. Six or seven full-time undergraduate or graduate "This a fine ,exampie of the educational benefits which Sangamon State students who are single parents will be the come from the growing cooperation between Lincoln Land recipients of $200 grants, thanks to DeLand's class project. and Sangamon State," Wayne Penn, SSU's Vice President for Any student, male or female, who is interested in Academic Affairs, said. We are making it easier for students applying for one of the grants should call the financial to simultaneously study at both institutions.' assistance office at 786-6724. Students can enroll through SSU for the following courses. The students, who rocked in rocking chairs from 8 a.m. MUS 391 Music Appreciation will meet from 10:30-11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., were on an "emotional high" -- even "giddy" -- after on Tuesday and Thursday on the SSU campus. MUS 392 the class surpassed $1,000 in pledges, according to Debbie College Choir will meet from 10-11:15 a.m. on Tuesday and Hughes, class member. Heading into the event, students Thursday in LLCC's Menard Hall, Room 21 1. MUS 393 Band anticipated raising at most $600, she said. The project will meet from 12-12:50 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and provided the students with a working knowledge of all aspects Friday in LLCC's Menard Hail, Room 212. MUS 394 Jazz Band involved in fund-raising. will meet from 1-235 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday also in DeLand, who is also coordinator of SSU's Management Menard Hall, Room 212. of Non-ProfitOrganizations Graduate Certificate Program, said, SSU students who would like to register for any of these , "I think this is unique because these kids did something solely courses should call217/786-6174. ~dvanceregistration begins for the benefit of others." Dec. 4 and continues through Dec. 15. Advance registration Hughes said the cause helped motivate the entire class will also be held Jan. 3-1 1. to get behind the effort. "We have a few people in class who SSU classes for the Spring 1990 semester begin Jan. 16 are single parents. They spoke about some of the obstacles and LLCC courses begin Jan. 8. involved in attending classes, working and raising children," she said. "Everyone knows and can sympathize with someone SSU to close for Thanksgiving break who's going through this." She said that both single men and women are trying to raise children, work and attend school simultaneously. Offices at Sangamon State University will be closed for "As a class, we benefited from the experience of Thanksgiving on Thursday. November 23, and Friday. organizing this project," Hughes said. "But the recipients of November 24. No classes will be held from Wednesday, these grants will be gaining a lot from us, also." November 22, through Friday, November 24. Offices will be open and classes will resume on Monday, November 27. Global economy focus of intersession Holiday celebration scheduled for Dec. 15

"If you truly want to be an intelllgent citizen in the next Mark your calendar for FrMay, Dec. 15. That's the day for several decades, you must understand what goes on not just the annual faculty/staff holiday celebration. Festivities start at beyond the borders of Illinois, but beyond the borders of the 3 p.m. In the PAC cafeteria. United States," according to Gary Gardiner, associate At the celebration, the Staff Senate will announce the professor of management and one of the organizers of thls winners of the 2nd Annual Ebenezer Scrooge Holiday year's intersession. "That's why this lntersession is being Decorating Trophy. Because of the great response last year, offered." entrles will be split up into individual and office categories. The Spring intersession, "The Global Economy and the The office winner will receive the Ebenezer Scrooge Decline of the Nation State," will be offered during spring commemorativetraveling plaque as well as $40 gift certificate break, March 11-17, 1990. from Food Service. The individual winner wiil receive a SSU The course will explore the global economy and its sweatshirt compliments of Lakeside Book Store and a $15 manifestation upon the world's entitles including nations, meal ticket from Food Service. Judging of the decorations will companies, regions and world Institutions. An emphasis will take place between Dec. 11 and 13. be placed upon the increasing Interdependence of nations Entries should be mailed by Friday, Dec. 1. For more and their economies. information, contact Kathy Barnhart at 786-6343 or Kathy "This is a very hot toplc right now,"Gardiner said. 'It's McConnell at 786-6738. very timely. We are no longer a world of individual nations that can do whatever we want. Traditionally, thls country was an Volleyball challenge to highlight open house isolationist country. There are still some elements of that left in our national outlook and those notions are just simply outdated In today's world.' The Minority Service Center will hold an open house Gardiner said, "We truly are 'Spaceship Earth.' Nations today, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In the Student Center, have become so interdependent that we need to discover new Building DIE. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be ways of understanding and managing our planet. But, right provided. now no one knows how we are going to accomplish this. As part of the open house festivities today, Minority Probably the most exciting part of thls intersession will be Students In Public Service will meet SSU faculty and staff exploring the specific ways we can accomplish those goals. members In a volleyball challenge set for noon In the SSU make these new relationships work and discover new ways of gymnasium. doing business with the world.' Gardiner said several dynamic and distinguished SSU grad named textbook manager speakers from outside the university will be participating in 'The Global Economy and the Decline of the Nation State." Tyler Allen, a December 1988 graduate of SSU's Several panel discussions will also be offered as part of the lntersession including 'Manufacturing Trends in the Global Communication Program, will become textbook manager at Economy," "The Impact of the Information Revolution on the the university's Lakeside Bookstore on Dec. 1. Global Economy," "Managerial Convergence and the End of As textbook manager, Allen will be responsiblefor buying, History," "Spaceship Earth and the Threatened Global pricing, shelvlng and selling textbooks. Allen, now a master's Environment" and "Finance and Banking in the Global candidate at SSU, has worked at the bookstore for a year. Economy." A futuristic perspective of the global economy and "I was really enlightened when 1 started to work here. As what it holds for the region, nation and mankind will be a student I used to come in here and complain when my stressed. books weren't in, but now I see why. it's a lot more complicated than most people think," he said. Class sessions are scheduled for the evenings of We try to get the most used books we can because Sunday, March 11 through Friday, March 16. A wrap-up panel discussion and group presentations have been scheduled for they're cheaper. We send out a 'want list' to maybe 10 the morning of Saturday, March 17. wholesalers. One wholesaler will have one used book; another will have three. Another wholesaler will want you to check Students completing the intersession will earn two hours back in several weeks because he may be getting some of PAC credit. The public may attend on a non-credit basis. copies In. It's not just calling up one person and ordering all the textbooks you need at one time," Allen said. UI scientist to speak at colloquium It's also difficult to predict how many students are going to enroll for a course, he said. "At SSU you can enroll for a Richard Scherl, from the University of Illinois' Department course two weeks after the course has started. The professor of Computer Science wiil address "Modal Logic Theorem may have estimated that 20 people would enroll in the class. Proving: A Constraint Logic Approach" from 230-4 p.m.. on You've ordered 20 textbooks and then there are maybe twice Friday, Nov. 17, at SSU in G-31. that many who enroll during late registration. So, you have to Modal logic and the possible world semantics will first be try to find another 20 books and that takes some time. But we introduced. Scherl will then show that some modal logics are are trying to provide the best service we can." appropriate for formalizing statements about knowledge. The translation into constraint logic and the resolution based Facultyptaff activities refutation procedure will be described and then illustratedwith a solution to the wise-man test puzzle. STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educational This Springfield Mathematics and Computer Science administration, has been asked to serve on Congressman Dick Colloquium is free and open to the public. Refreshments will Durbln's Service Academy Selection Board. The board will be served. screen and select studentsfrom the 20th congressionaldistrict who will attend the naval, military and air force service Great American Smokeout Nov. 17 academies.

The latest display in the second floor library case is LARZ GAYDOS, commercial artist 11. is currentlv exhibiting designed to remind everyone of the Great American Smokeout mixed media sculptures at the IN0 Center, 1 Old capitol plaza Day on Friday, Nov. 17. The day, sponsored by the American as art of the S~rinafieldArea Arts Council's celebration of Cancer Society, is to encourage smokers to klck the habit of "A& Week.' he ex6ibit runs through Friday, Nov. 24 smoking for at least 24 hours. Lynne Price of Health Services assisted with the dlsplay KENNETH OLDFIELD, associate professor of public and has additional information on smoking cessation classes administration, recently published an articled entitled "Using which are available to all students and state employees. Price Assessment/Sales Ratio Studies to Measure the Performance may be reached at 786-6676. of Property Assessors" in the Journal of Propew Taxation.

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Volume 6, Number 15 Office of University Relations Jean Richards November 30, 1989 PAC 567 786-671 6 Editor Registration begins for SSU students Nine PAR students receive scholarships

This spring Sangamon State University will offer more Nine graduate students In Sangamon State University's than 580 courses from Accountancy to Women's Studies, Business Administration to Sociology/Anthropology, and Public Affairs Reporting Program -- Christopher Batio, Susan English to Legal Studies. In Springfield, courses will be offered C. Cutsforth, Colleen M. Dlskin, Daniel W. Moran, Sean P. at the main campus and at the Downtown Center. 219 S. 4th Noble, Scott J. Stevens, Gregory E. Tasker, Angie R. Watson Street. and Christopher B. Wills -- recently were named scholarship Registration by phone or in person for the 1990 spring recipients. State Journal-Register Publisher Jack Clarke semester will be held Dec. 4-15, Jan. 3-12 and Jan. 16. Call presented the 1989 James E. Armstrong Scholarship. Other 786-6174 (or toil-free in Illinois at 1800/252-8533) or visit winners were presented their scholarships during a reception Admissions and Records in Building F, Room 20. Copies of at the home of President and Mrs. Durward Long. the 1990 Spring Semester Course Schedule, which contains a The Armstrong Scholarship went to Batio, Moran and complete listing of courses, can be obtained by calling SSU. Tasker. The scholarship honors Armstrong who was publisher Phone registration for the spring semester has been extended of the lllinois State Register and the lllinois State Journal from through the first day of classes, Tuesday, Jan. 16, for students 1964-1967. who do not have financial or academic holds. There will be no Batio received a bachelor's degree in mass registration on Saturday, Jan. 13. communications and English from lllinois State University. He Late registration will be from Jan. 17-31. Students may served as an intern with the Peoria Journal-Star and worked register from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 9 last summer as assistant city editor of the Wheaton Press. a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday. During late registration, students must Moran. who received a bachelor's dearee in iournalism register in person at Admissions and Records. and ~n~lishfrom Northern lllinois ~niversitLwasa reporter for Students may pay tuition and fees at the time of the Northern Star at NIU and 'nr the Re~orter/Proaress, ,- registration or elect the installment plan. There is a $5 service newspapers in Downers Grove. charge if a student chooses the installment payment plan. Tasker received his bachelor's degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, in 1983. Since graduation, he has Visa and Mastercard are also accepted. If you have not previously taken courses through been a reporter for the Herald Palladium in St. Joseph, Mich., the Warren Weekly in Warren, Mich.; The Daily Item in Sanaamon State, vou must a~~lvfor admission to the university. ~dmissidnapplications'and information regardlng Sunbury, Pa., and The Patriot in Harrisburg, Pa. soecific oroarams are available from Admissions and Records. Cutsforth, Diskin and Noble were named recipients of the An appdintient with an admission counselor can be arranged 1989 Robert P. Howard Schoiarship which honors the veteran Chicago Tribune reporter who served for many years as the by calling 786-6626. Orientation and tours for the spring semester will be Thursday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in Public dean of the lllinois Statehouse press corps. Cutsforth received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Affairs Center, Conference Room B. Eastern Illinois University. In 1988, she served in Washington, SSU also offers courses through the Graduate Studies Center at Millikln University in Decatur and through Its Upper- D.C., as a press aidelintern to U.S. Rep. Henry B. Gonzales of Division Office at lllinois Central College in East Peoria. For Texas. Earlier this year she received the Bill Miller Scholarship from the lllinois News Broadcasters Association. more information about taking courses in Decatur, call Diskin, who earned a bachelor's degree from the 2171424-6206. For additional information about registration University of Illinois, served as campus news editor and as a and courses offered in Peoria, contact the Upper-Division reporter for The Daily Illini. She is a copy editor for the Office at 3091694-5546. SSU News. Noble earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from NIU. Groundbreaking ceremony for park set He has worked as a stringer for The Chicago Tribune and as a reporter for the Belvldere Daily Republican. Noble is a Faculty, staff and students are invited to a reporter for the SSU News. groundbreaking ceremony for the Fred J. Patton Park on Stevens. Watson and Wills were named recipients of the Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. just north of Brookens Library 1989 Illinois Legislative Correspondents Association and on the rise just above the service entrance to the Public Scholarships. Affairs Center. Stevens received the ILCA Memorial Schoiarship which The park will consist of three hexagon-shaped concrete honors the memories of deceased ILCA members. He earned plazas with landscaping, flowers, lighting and park benches. a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism at the University There will also be a memorial stone, in memory of Fred J. of Wlsconsln-Platteville in 1988. Stevens worked as an Patton, denoting a substantial gift for endowed scholarships to editorial/production assistant in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Sangamon State in the years ahead. for CNN's 'Inslde Politics '88.' and was an editorial assistant Kathryn Patton, wife of the late Patton, will join President for CNN during both 1988 national political conventions. , Durward Long, members of the Board of Regents and others Stevens serves as a reporter/producer for WSSU 91.9 FM. involved in the project as well as invited guests In the Watson earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from groundbreaking ceremony. Murray State University. She was a staff writer and campus life 'The Pattons' deep respect for education and their editor for the Murray State News and a reporterlintern with the support of the expansion of educational opportunity and Paris Post-lntelligencer in Paris, Tenn. Watson, recipient of the Sangamon State's efforts to do that inspired the gift," Long Harry S. Sparks and Brown Young Scholarships, also received said. a Golden Circle Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press "This proposed park, which will provide an attractive area Association. for outdoor activities like art displays, lounging, reading and Wills is the recipient of the iLCA Burnell Heinecke socializing, will be a very nice improvement to the campus," Scholarship which honors the former president of the ILCA said Dick Williams, director of physical planning and and veteran Statehouse reporter. Wills, who earned his operations. "It will complement current efforts to increase the bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois, has worked as availability of aesthetically attractive outdoor spaces for use by a general assignment reporter and photographer for The the university community and its visitors." Metropolis Planet. He received the lilini Media Scholarship in Bids for construction of the park are being opened in 1988 and twice received the Gannett Foundation Journalism n~rernh~rand constr~~ctionshould beoin soon. Scholarships. Wills is a reporter for the SSU News. Student-athletes to be honored at reception Holiday celebration scheduled for Dec. 15

Sangamon State University will honor its student- At the Dec. 15 hdiday celebratlon, the Staff Senate will athletes at a reception at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at the announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Ebenezer Scrooge Public Affairs Center cafeterla. Hdiday DecoratingTrophy. Because of the great response last Athletic Director Aydin Gonulsen said that members of year, entries will be split up Into Individual and office the soccer, sailing, women's tennis and women's volleyball categories. teams will be honored at the reception. In the office category, the first place winner will receive Prairie Star fans are Invited to join the celebratlon. the Ebenezer Scrooge commemorative traveling plaque as Refreshmentswill be served Fans who would like to attend the well as a $40 meat tray from Food Service. The second, third reception are asked to call the university's athletics office at and fourth place winners will receive a $25, $20 or $10 dessert 786-6674 for reservations. tray from Food Service. The lndividual winner will receive a SSU sweatshirt Results of Voyager flyby to be discussed compliments of Lakeskle Book Store and a $15 meal ticket from Food Service. Second place wlll receive a $10 meal ticket Charles Schweighauser, professor of astronomy and and third place. a $5 meal ticket. physics at Sangamon State University, will discuss the findings Entries will be filmed on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The film will of the Voyager flyby of Neptune at a special seminar at 12:15 be shown at the celebratlon. Judging will be Dec. 11 and 13. p.m. today, November 30, In conference room F of the For more infonation, contact Kathy Barnhart at 786-6343 or university's Public Affairs Center. Kathy McConnell at 786-6738. Schwelghauser, a visiting scientist on the Voyager In addition to the decorating contest, the holiday Project, will present slues and discuss the data that were celebratlon will offer a disc jockey spinning '50s and '60s obtained in August when the Voyager 2 space probe flew past muslc for your danclng pleasure. Guests are encourage to Neptune and its moons. wear their best leather jacket or poodle skirt -- it's a sock hop! Limbo, hula-hoop and Elvis look-alike contests will also Panel to discuss mainstreaming adult learners be held plus the traditional drawing for prizes. Organizers promlse great food, a cash bar at holiday prices and Santa. The SSU Food Pantry asks you to help those families in SSU's Divlslon of Academic Affairs and Lincoln Land need enjoy a bountiful holiday. Please place non-perishable Community College will co-host a videoconference, food items under the Chrlstmas tree that will be placed In the "Mainstreaming Adult Learners: Is It Working?," on Tuesday. cafeteria or bring your donations to the party. The regularly Dec. 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Brookens Auditorium. scheduled pick up date for food pantry donations is Friday. The conference will examine the various means by which Dec. 1. colleges and universities have been able to efficiently and The party will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, PAC cafeteria. cost-effectivelv assimilate adult learners. Light reireshments wlll be served in PAC Conference Rooms C/D immedlatelv followina the conference. If Dossible. Bake sale proceeds to fund model UN trip RSVP to sue Ann ~ixonat 786-6614. The Model United Natlons Club of SSU will hold a bake Auditorium offers unique holiday entertainment sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the PAC caferteria. The MUN Club is raising funds to send members to the Midwest Model UN Conference In St. Louis next February. Join Sangarnon State University on the first Sunday of SSU will represent Japan at the conference. the holiday season as master llluslonist David Seebach unwraps a spectacular holiday package brimming with festive Crowley, Krider to appear on "Faculty Focus" wonders and delights. Seebach'sqMerryMagic Christmas" can be seen on Sunday, December 3, for two shows at 1 and 5 p.m. at the SSU Auditorium. Robert Crowley, professor of Human Development . In "Merry Magic Christmas," Seebach will demonstrate Counseling, will appear on SCAN-17's "Faculty Focus" his award-winning talents with Incredible Illusions In a dozen television program at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. The Yuletide fantasles. The 12 scenes In 'Merry Magic Christmas" program will be re-broadcast at 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12. are adapted from the 12 Days of Chrlstmas. His magic Diane Krider, SSU's newest communication faculty includes audience participation, which Is sure to delight both member, will appear on the program, Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2:30 the young and the young at heart. p.m. The program with Krider, an assistant professor of Seebach will include colorful costumes, danclng and communication, will be repeated at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, delightful holiday music In his performance. Don't be surprised Dec. 19. if there are visits from any number of notable hdiday characters. Also Included In "Merry Magic Christmas" will be Faculty/Staff activities an unusual magic act stylized around the ancient Chinese art of origami. Some classic magical acts, like the Great Houdini CULLOM DAVIS, professor of history and director of the Metamorphosis, will close out an exciting first act. Lincoln Legal Papers, participated in an international Elaborate pyrotechnics also accompany Seebach's conference on Abraham Lincoln, Nov. 12-15, in Taipei, Taiwan. holiday show. Tov soldiers aDDear from nowhere, rabbits DOD His paper, 'Crucible of Statesmanship: The Law Practice of out ocfestive hais and after &ch performance, the kids'will Abraham Lincoln," will be published in the JournalofAmerican enjoy a visit from Santa in the Auditorium lobby. Studies, issued by Tamkang University, Republic of China. The Wisconsin native began his magic career at the age of nine. During his career he has taught a course in RONALD HAVENS, professor of psychology and convener prestidigitation at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. of the Psychology Program, and CATHERINE WALTERS, Seebach's "Merry Magic Chrlstmas" is an afternoon of adjunct professor of psychology, are co-authors of the illusion and amazement that Is sure to please the entire family. recently published book Hypnotherapy Scripts: A Neo- Tickets are available for $9.50, $1 1.50 and $12.50 by Ericksonion Approach to Persuasive Healing. Their book was calling the SSU ticket office at 786-6160. Children's tickets are offered as the main selection for November by the Behavior half price. Science Book Club.

CALENDAR Nov 30 Thu Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day 1-5 p.m., Lakeside Bookstore Dec 1 Frl Plck up of food pantry donations various campus drop locations Dec 1 Frl Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Dec 2 Sat 'Christmas at Clayvllle' open house noon5 p.m., candlelight 6-6 p.m., Clayville Dec 2 Sat Chinese Student Association movie presentation 611 p.m., E-22 Dec 3 Sun 'Christmas at Clayvllle' open house noon-3 p.m., Clayville Dec 45 Booksale to benefit Malcolm X Children's Library all day, PAC cafeteria Dec 5 Tue Psychology Club bake sale 9 a.m.. 4th floor Brookens Dec 5 Tue Empioyee of the year remgnitlon dlnner 6 p.m., PAC cafeteria Dec 6 Wed Earth Day 1990 general meeting 6:30 p.m., PAC 309 Dec 67 Meetings of the Board of Regents at SSU Call 7866716 for information Dec 7 Thu MUN Club bake sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m. PAC cafeteria Dec 8 Frl Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29

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Volume 6, Number 16 Office of University Relations Jean Richards December 7, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

Student athletes receive awards Bill Hill named employee of the year; Em~loveesof the month honored Sangamon State University honored its student-athletes at an awards reception on Dec. 1. Awards for most valuable James W. 'Bill' Hlll, of the university's Physical Planning player, most improved player and sportsmanshlp were given and Operations Office, has been named Sangamon State to members of the soccer, sailing, women's tennis and University's 1989 employee of the year. President Durward women's volleyball teams. Long presented the award to Hill at the employee recognition Soccer star Zico Doe was named the team's most dinner Dec. 5. valuable offensive player. Fullbacks Isaiah Lincoln and Mike A maintenance repair worker at the universitysince August Dwyer tied for the most valuable defensive player. The most 1985, Hlll helps to maintain the air conditioning and heating improved player award went to goalie John O'Hailoran and systems In the university's A-L buildings. He was chosen Kevin Groark was recognlzed for his sportsmanship. employee of the month for May. Soccer coach Aydln Gonulsenalso announced that three Originally from Effingham, Hill is married and has five SSU players -- Doe, Llncdn and Kirk Moser -- had been children. He and his wife became parents of a daughter on named to the alldlstrlct NAlA team. SSU also placed three Dec. 2, so thls has been an eventful week for him and his players -- Doe, Lincoln and Groark -- on the all-area team family. which includes players from Illlnols, Iowa. Wlsconsln and As employee of the year, Hill received $500, free parking Minnesota. Doe also was named to the all-tournament team at stickers for the next year, a gift certificate for a continuing the NAlA natlonal tournament. "Our team's strong finish late In education course and a special parking space for one month. the season enabled these people to receive thls honor," The employees of the month for 1989 were also honored: Gonulsen said. "I'm proud of the fact that Sangamon State Sherral Clark, Barbara Klintworth, Becky Veach, Mary Wilson. placed more players on these all-star teams than any other Sharron Schmidt, Gerlinde Coates, Doreen Benoit, Nancy team in the state or area," he said. Stump and Bob Raebig. Prairie Star Karen Rleker was named the most valuable Employees of the month awards go to permanent player of SSU's first women's intercolleglate volleyball team. employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional The six-footer from Triton Community College was co-captain service through their work and exhibit a positive and of the team and "showed excellent leadership on the court,' supportive attitude. her coach, Trlsh Tucker, said. Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers Laura Gauf was recognized as the most Improved player and chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of past on the women's volleyball team. Gauf, a graduate of Sauk employees of the month. Anyone can nominate an employee Valley College in Dixon, was a hitter for the SSU team. for employee of the month. Nominating forms are available Teammate Kelly Moon received the sportsmanshlp award. from members of the committee. Nominations are due In the The most valuable player on the women's tennis team University Assembly Office. PAC 383, by the 15th of each was No. 1 singles player Tracey Payne. No. 6 Jill Urban, with month to be consklered for the following month. a season record of 11-5, received the award for most improved player and Kris Elchelbergerwas recognlzed for her sportsmanshlp. NAlA District champions, the team wili Food pantry donations accepted at party advance the to National NAlA Tournament next May in Kansas City. The regular collection date was Dec. 1, but it's not too SSU skippers Brooke Peterson and Keith Haynes, late to make a contribution to the SSU Food Pantry, according members of SSU's first sailing team, were recognlzed also. to organizer Sherral Clark. Peterson and Haynes finished fifth overall In the team's first Donations of food and cash wlll be collected at SSU's intercollegiate regatta. holiday celebration on Friday, Dec. 15. from 3-6 p.m. in the Rada Torres, the No. 1 singles player on the men's PAC cafeteria. Food items may also be placed underneath the tennls team, was recognlzed for his participation in the Christmas tree that will be put up In the cafeteria on Monday, natlonal tournament In May of this year. Dec. 11. Items donated to the SSU Food Pantry in December will SSU to close for holidays go to Kumler Neighborhood Ministries, Clark said. The Kumler Food Pantrv has been servina an increasing number of people, Clark sald. In 1980, the pan6served 2,223 Sangamon State University wlll be closed from Monday, people; in 1987, 7,027; In 1988, 8,733. Since October 1989, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1. Offices wili reopen on 1,200 more people have been served than last year -- a 30 Tuesday. Jan. 2 percent Increase over 1988. Registration by phone or in person for the spring Most of these people, Clark sald, are Springfield's "new , continues now through Friday, Dec. 15, and from Jan. 3-12 poor." These people are typically single parents with no and Jan. 16. Call 786-6174 or visit Admissions and Records medical Insurance who earn minimum wage. in Building F, Room 20. There will be no registration on You can help by donating a non-perishable food item Saturday, Jan. 13. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 16. including: cereal, crackers, flour, jam, jelly, jello, pudding, noodles, nuts, peanut butter, rice shortening, oil, soups, sugar, Book store to buy fall textbooks canned vegetables, canned meats or onedlsh meals such as stew. s~ahenl,chow mein or macaroni and cheese. ~ashaonatlonscan also be made at the party. Just look The Lakeslde Bookstore wlll buy fall textbooks from for the "ballot bof receptacle near either bar. Cash donatlons students from Dec. 11-23. Hours will be 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on can also be made at the bursar's office at any time. Mondays and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Food collected on Dec. 1 weighed in at about 70 pounds - Thursdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Fridays. The store is closed -double the amount collected In October, Clark sald. She also Saturday and Sunday. if the book Is being used at SSU In the reported that $95 monetary donatlons have been received to spring, the book store will pay the student one-half of the date and $35 has been received from recycling efforts. original purchase price, store manager Tom Wade sald. Telecourses cover wide variety of topics Visiting professor to discuss Namibia today

Sangamon State University will offer Springfield-area Bill Lindeke, professor of political economy at the students the opportunity to register for five telecourses this University of Lowell In Lowell, Mass., will be on the SSU spring -- PAC 412 Ethics in America (which will be offered at campus today to discuss Wlnds of Change In South Africa: the downtown campus), PAC 419 Eyes on the Prize, PAC 423 The Case of Namibia' at a special seminar at noon in PAC 3J. The Constitution: That Delicate Balance, PAC 424 War and Lindeke recently returned from a month-long visit to Peace in the Nuclear Age and PAC 425 Personal Finance. Namibia and is also a frequent visitor to Zimbabwe. His Several on-campus meetings have been scheduled for presentation,which includes a slide show and a question-and- discussion purposes, to take exams and/or to submit written answer period, is sponsored by the Labor Relations Program assignments or projects. In the Schooi of Business and Management. Ethics In America examines contemporary ethlcai confllct and provides a grounding in the language, concepts and traditions of ethics. At the core of the course Is a television On My Own Time call for entries series that places experts from government, the press, medicine, law, business and the military directly in the line of Sangamon State University is pleased to announce its fire. participation in the fifth annual city-wide On My Own Time The second telecourse, Eyes on the Prize, is the first project sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. comprehensive history of the people, the stories, the events It's not too early to start thinking about next year's and the issues of the 20th century struggle for civil rlghts in competition. Thedeadlinefor all entries is Friday, Feb. 2, 1990. America. The television course focuses on the period of This event provides an opportunity for university American history from World War I1 to the present and employees to display original art works and crafts as well as includes print, vMeo and audlo Instructional materials. poetry created outside of the work place through an on- The third telecourse, The Constitution: That Delicate campus and a city-wlde exhibit. Balance, is designed to explore public policy and The on-campus exhibit, from which one to three winners constitutional rights. issues such as affirmative action, capital wiil be selected. wiil be held April 2-30, 1990. Judges wiil be punishment, abortion and the right to publish top-secret chosen by the Springfield Area Arts Council. The winning documents will be examined. pieces will then be exhibited at the Marine Bank from May 12- When the first atomic bomb exploded in the Nevada 30. Winners of the city-wide exhibit will be announced at a desert in 1945, it set in motion profound changes throughout reception honoring ail participants at the Marine Bank on the world -- changes that people continue to struggle with Saturday. May 12, 1990. today. The fifth telecourse, War and Peace In the Nuclear Age, Entries may include painting, drawing, photography, traces that struggle, from the dawnlng realization that this was sculpture, printmaking, pottery, collage, basketry, mosaic, "a new weapon of unusual destructive force" to the current cawing, metal work, jewelry, batik, iapldary, original battles over the "Star Wars' defense system and the halting handcrafted models and miniatures, flower arrangements, steps toward a US.-Soviet arms agreement. weaving, quilting and other types of stitchery. To be eligible, The final telecourse to be offered next spring is PAC a work must be original and not made from a pre-packaged 425 Personal Finance. This telecourse studies personal kit. financial alternatives and strategies in today's rapidly changing Original poetry may also be submitted in a separate environment. The televised programs will allow students to category. learn the basics of budgeting and buying: the intricacies of Each individual may submit up to three works for a single home ownership, income tax and investments and the wise entry fee of $3. This fee will help defray the cost of a catalog use of insurance, wills and trusts. recognizing ail entrants and winners to be distributed at the To register for these courses, cail 786-6174 or toll-free Marine Bank reception. in Illinois at 1-800/252-8533. if you have questions about SSU Please contact Polly Myers, PAC 571, 786-6716, for entry telecourses, contact Leroy Jordan at 786-6540. rules, forms and information. LES to offer new class in spring Volleyball offered at noon hour

SSU's Legal Studies Program will offer a new class this Pick-up games of volleyball are being offered on Tuesdays spring. LES 488 Legal Reporting will be offered on Monday and Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. at the SSU gymnasium. evenings from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in Simulation Gaming Lab D in Everyone is welcome, according to organizer Steve Chrans. the PAC. Chrans also reported that faculty and staff players have issued The class will focus on the methods and techniques of a challenge to members of the volleyball team. The challenge reporting on activities of courts and other iegal institutions. match has been scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Students will analyze substantive issues in law. Several feature- the gym. length articles on law or legal institutions will be required and articles will be reviewed for possible publication. Facultyptaff activities The course wiil be taught by Yosh Golden, public information officer with the Auditor General's Office. Golden MAURI FORMIGONI, assistant professor of visual arts, in sewed as a Springfield-based legal reporter with the Chicago collaboration with artist Jerry Troxeil, were finalists in this Daily Law Bulletin for a number of years. Her experience year's Artists Fellowship Awards given by the Illinois Arts translating the Springfield legislative and legal scene into Council. The recipients were selected from 1,257 creative publishable copy for statewide readers offers students direct artists working in the disciplines of choreography, crafts, contact and information on the unique aspects of legal ethniclfdk arts, interdlscipllnary/performance art, literature. reporting. media arts, music composition, photography, playwriting/ To register for this four-credit-hour course, cail 786- screenwriting and vlsual arts. 61 74.

Dec 7 Thu Board of Regents 9 a.m., PAC conference room C/D Dec 7 Thu MUN Club bake sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m, PAC cafeteria Dec 12 Tue Communication Program holiday cheer and treats 9:30 a.m., J-140 Dec 15 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Dec 15 Frl Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Dec 15 Fri Holiday celebration 3-6 p.m., PAC Cafeteria Dec 15 Frl international Student Association graduation dance 9 p.m., game room, Building D

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Volume 6, Number 17 Office of University Relations Jean Richards December 14, 1989 PAC 567 786-6716 Editor

IBHE approves Public Affairs Institute Board of Regents elects new officers

Sangamon State Universityannounces the establishment At its Dec. 7 meeting, the Board of Regents elected D. of the Institute for Public Affairs. The institute was formally Brewster Parker as chairman of the board and Clara S. approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education at its Fitzpatrick as vice-chairman. December 5th meeting in Chicago. Parker is a resident of Lincoln and president of the Logan J. Michael Lennon, publisher of lllinois Issues magazine County Title Company. A graduate of lllinois Wesleyan and a professor of English at SSU, will serve as the institute's University with a law degree from the University of Miami, executive director. Lennon was appointed by SSU President Parker has served 14 years on the Board of Regents, most Dutward Long after an Internal search by a faculty-staff recently as its vice-chairman. He has also served for many committee. years as the chairman of the standing Committee on Within the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Academic and Student Affairs. the institute has three basic functions: to conduct research on In accepting the chairmanship, Parker announced that it public and governmental issues, to coordinate and deliver will be his goal towork closely with faculty, students and staff public affairs training and civic education, and to disseminate to establish the best possible relationship between the the results of research and other Information of public campuses and the Board of Regents. relevance. Fitzpatrick is a Chicago resident and the associate The institute coordinates the university's media (Illinois regional director of the College Board, a well-known Issues, WSSU and the Television Office, including SCAN-17), educational testing agency. She has served the Board of with two research centers (Center for Legal Studies and lllinois Regents in numerous capacities during her 10 years as a Legislative Studies Center) and two major internship programs, member and most recently has held the position of alternative the Legislative Staff lnternship Program and the Graduate representative to the lllinois Board of Higher Education. Public Service lnternship Program. Other units within the Chancellor Rod Groves said the board has chosen a institute include a survey research office, a training unit for strong leadership team. "Brewster Parker, Clara Fitzpatrickand government employees and a publications unit. I have had a long association with this system. We have The consolidation is Intended to improve the overall worked effectively together to achieve many mutual purposes coordination of these units, and increase their scope of and goals. The prospect of continuing that association with activity. According to Lennon, the institute "will bring the them as leaders of the board is one that I look forward to." research units into close cooperation with the university's media and provide more support to faculty public affairs MPH program receives approval research." The institute has moved into the former offices of the Center for Policy Studies and Program Evaluation which has Sangamon State University has received approval from been subsumed within the central operations of the institute. the Illinois Board of Higher Education to establish a new The staff of the former policy studies center, including Barbara master's degree program in public health (MPH).The program Ferrara and Norma Funk, will make up the core staff for the will emphasize state public health policy and public health new institute. In addition. Marilyn Huff will oversee the administration. Implementation of this new program depends publications unit. A J. ~ackelprang,returning as a full-time upon funding by the Illinois General Assembly at the member of the oubiic administration facultv, is workina on the governor's recommendation. public affairs doctoral planning effort ark continu& to be "When funded and implemented, this program will increase involved in institute training activities. the university's ability to conduct research on problems 'The approval of the institute is another important step identified by public health organizations, to conduct policy in strengthening our commitment in public affairs," Long said. analysis based in scientific expertise in public health and to "It has the potential for improving public policy research and provide training for public health professionals at state and thereby, our proposal for the doctorate. It also offers potential local levels," according to SSU President Dutward Long for a better use of our resources. Our congratulations to Vice The new MPH program will also enjoy a special President Penn, Dr. Lennon and the staffs of OPAC and the cooperative relationship with the Southern lllinois University centers who all worked diligently and effectively to bring about School of Medicine, sharing faculty and library resources this organizational initiative." Students may also pursue the master's degree in public health Major projects now underway that will be coordinated by and an MD degree at the same time. "By sharing faculty the institute include a $305.000 research and service oroiect resources, Sangamon State and the SIU School of Medicine for the lilinois Department of Mental Health and ~evelo~ment will be able to provide instruction and research in public health Disabilities and the illinois Plannina Council on Develoamental that offer more diversity and depth to their students and to Disabilities, a $170,000 study Gf Illinois enterprise zones public health organizations in central Illinois," Long said conducted In collaboration with the lllinois Taxpayers "The Master of Public Health Program will also profit from Foundation and a $230,000 government employee training SSU's location in the state capital," according to Wayne Penn, program. Lennon said that a major planning effort is also vice president for academic affairs. "Our program will offer underway for a research project in health care policy. professional contacts with people and programs in state , agencies, in local de~artmentsof ~ublichealth in our area, and in community health organizations at both the state and Registration continues local level. An internship will be required in the program and this will allow students to be placed in a variety of professional Registration by phone or in person for the 1990 spring public health settings where they will be given the opportunity semester at Sangamon State continues through Friday, Dec. to practically apply their knowledge." 15, and will resume Jan. 3-12 and Jan. 16. Call 786-6174 (or Preliminary student advising concerning this program is toll-free in iliinois at 1-800/252-8533) or ,,isit ,qdmissions and available from the Office of the Dean of the School of Health Records in Building F, Room 20. and Human Services, 786-6784. Lincoln Home documentary previewed Ski trip to Devil's Head planned

Excerpts from a one-hour documentary, The Llncolns of SSU students, staff and faculty are Invited to enjoy a Springfield, Illinois." produced by Sangamon State University. weekend ski trlp at Cascade Mountain. Devil's Head. Wis., received enthusiastic reaction from the audience at a preview from Feb. 2-4, 1990. on Dec. 5 at the Lincoln Depot. Transportation will be provided by Luxury Bus Line. Cost Culminating three years work, the documentary presents of the trip is $135 (four per room) or $155 (two per room) and a vivid picture of the complex restoration and preservation of includes three days and two nights of lodging at the Inn on the the Lincolns' only home, as well as a portrait of their domestic Park, ski rental, lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday, round- life, according to J. Michael Lennon, executive producer of the trlp bus fare, free lessons and a party on Saturday night. If you film. own ski equipment, deduct $10 from the cost of the trip. Presenting the Lincolns during the 17 years they lived at Skiing for half a day on Friday will be available for an 8th and Jackson streets in Springfield was a unique challenge, additional $22. Lennon said, because there is so little visual material. "But The bus will leave SSU at 7 a.m. on Friday. Feb. 2, from there is much to be said," he said, "and we have used the E Building and will depart from Madison, Wis. at 5:30 p.m. on National Park Service's restoration and preservationproject on Sunday, Feb. 4, arriving In Springfield at 11 p.m. the home as a vehicle to enter the home the Lincolns shared Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-sewed and introduce the audience to an interesting, prosperous and, basis. For further information, contact Oscar Lambdin or Brad in many ways, unique couple." Gleeson at the Office of lntramurals and Recreation, 786-6674. Many people at Sangamon State were involved in the production of the film Including Marilyn Huff who served as Hellos producer and J. Michael Dwall who served as associate producer, director and editor. Facilities were provided by the RICHARD BARNES, Library Clerk Ill. Library SSU Television Office, the Illinois State Board of Education, J. MARSHA BRANSON, Clerk Typist Ill, Auditorium Michael Duvall Productions and public radio station WSSU. KAREN FIFER, Clerk Typist Ill. ECN/IVCC Excerpts of the documentary have been shown to the BERNADINE HALL, Typing Clerk, Ill, MIS/CS Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Abraham Lincoln CARRIE O'ROURKE, Clerk Typist Ill, HHS Association who helped fund the project. Also viewing the film GLORIA PEARSON. Library Technical Asst., ECN/IVCC was the administration at the Lincoln Home National Historic JAMIE VOYLES, Inventory Clerk, Facilty Services Site, River City Restoration, the State Board of Education and MARGARET WILKERSON, Editorial Writer, OPAC the Board of Regents. "We have been delighted with the enthusiastic reaction to the excerpts,' Lennon said. Goodbyes The documentary will be submitted to PBS and it is hoped the network will distribute the film to PBS stations. JOSEPH CRAGG, Account Tech II, PrintinglDup Program offers international students SUSAN SRBLJAN. Clerk Typist Ill, Auditorium chance to share holidays with others Faculty/Staff activities Friendship lnternational House is a program for international students during the Christmas holidays. J. MICHAEL DUVALL, assistant professor of lnternational students will have the chance to share Christmas communication, had an article, "Prodigy Impresses Duvall with people from other countries as well as with an American Productions" published in the December issue of N family. Housing, food, tours and activities are free, however, Technology. The article was a review of a new piece of students must pay transportation to and from the Friendship television equipment called prodigy. lnternational House which accepts and lnvltes them. A non- refundable $20 registration fee must accompany the ARDESHIR LOHRASBI, associate professor and program appiication. The official dates of the program are Dec. 16, chair of business administration, recently attended the 20th 1989. to Jan. 1, 1990. National Meeting of the Decision Science Institute (DSI) held Brochures and applications are available at the Foreign In New Orleans, Nov. 20-22. At the conference he presented Student Advising Office at Cox House. a paper, "Application of Expert Systems for Business." He also presented a second paper, "Strategic Issues in Management of CAD/CAM" with M. Falaki of Virginia Commonwealth Holiday celebration this Friday University and A. Sabbaghl of Indiana University.

SSU faculty and staff are invited to come join the fun as BILL MILLER, director of SSU's Public Affairs Reporting SSU celebrates the holidays - '50s and '60s style on Friday, Program, represented the Illinois News Broadcasters Dec. 15, from 3-6 p.m. In the PAC cafeteria. Association on a panel on "Cameras in the Courtroom" before Wear your best leather jacket or poodle skirt - it's a sock a joint meeting of the Illinois Judges Association and Illinois hop. A DJ will be spinning your favorite '50s and'60s music for State Bar Association in Chicago on Dec. 8. your dancing pleasure. Compete in the limbo, hula-hoop or the Elvis look-alike contests. SALLY JO WRIGHT, associate professor of business The Staff Senate will present the Annual Ebenezer admlnistratlon, presented a paper, "Making Career Decisions- Scrooge Holiday Decorating Trophy. There'll be the special Applying the Analytical Hierarchy Process," at the National holiday video from the Television Office, great food (including Meeting of the Decision Science Institute with Jerry Geisler of a sundae bar) and a cash bar at holiday prices. Santa and his California State-Stanislaus. elves will make an appearance and door prizes will be awarded. Don't forget that everyone doesn't get to enjoy the bounty of the holidays. The SSU Food Pantry asks that you Happy Holidays remember those families in need by placing non-perishable &om University Relations food items under the Christmas tree in the cafeteria or bring your donations (cash, too) to the party.

Dec 15 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m.. Brookens 333 Dec 15 Fri Staff Senate meeting 1030 a.m.. L-29 Dec 15 Fri Holiday celebration 3-6 p.m., PAC cafeteria Dec 15 Frl lnternational Student Association graduation dance 9 p.m., game room, Building D

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Vdume 6, Number 18 Ofnce of Universtty Relations Jean Richards January 11. 1990 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor Delbert Jackson named EOM WSSU to celebrate 15 years

Delbert Jackson, a buildlng servlce worker at SSU slnce WSSU. 91.9 FM, will celebrate 15 years of fine tuned radio May 1987, has been named employee of the month for at a open house from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday. Jan. 21. January. Tom and Ray Magiloui, hosts of "Car Taik." wili do a in presenting Jackson wlth the award, Dlck Wilihms, special editlon of their show at 4 p.m. for people attending the director of Physical Planning and Operations, saki, 'Delbert's open house. WSSU station wiil have a live linkup to the studio been a real find, a great addition to our housekeeping force. in Boston where the brothers record the show. The Magiiozzis I'm constantly getting compliments from the people in Building will answer questlons on car repalr and give their opinions on A. B and C about what a great lob he does, what a good new models. person he is.' Four classrooms next to WSSU, located in Building L on Jackson saki he was surprised that he won the award. the SSU maln campus, wili be open for the Show. "I enjoy working here. I think the best place to work is in A, B Even if you are not a "Car Taik" fan. General Manager Rob and C. I do the best that I can and now i guess I've got no Gordon said, you will want to attend the open house for cholce but to keep it up.' conversation, station tours, special prizes and more. 'Ail of the As employee of the month, Jackson receives special WSSU on-air personalities will be there to guide you and parking privileges, campus gift certwicates and the chance to answer your questions about public radio," Gordon said 'It's be chosen Sangamon State University employee of the year. your chance to find out once and for ail if these people you Employees of the month are nomlnated by co-workers hear every day really look like they sound." and are chosen by a campus-wide commmee consisting of past employees of the month. SSU tables available at King breakfast Any one can nominate an employee for the award. Forms can be obtained from the committee. Nominations are The 15th Annual Martin Luther King Breakfast wili be due in the University Assembly office (PAC 383) by the 15th of each month to be considered for the following month. For Monday, Jan. 15, at 7 a.m. at the Holiday Inn East. The more information. call Nadine Sisti at 7866793. featured speaker is Robert B. ingram, mayor of Opa Locka, Fla., and tickets are $10 per person. If you would like to attend and sit at one of the tables Registration continues reserved for SSU, contact Leroy Jordan at 786-6540.

Registration by phone or in person for the 1990 spring Workshop for high school students set semester at Sanaamon State continues todav throuah Friiav. Jan. 12. ~e~isGationwiil not be held on sat6day thid Sangamon State University. Lincoln Land Community semester. Students may register through the first day of class, Tuesday. Jan. 16. To register. call 7866174 (or toll-free In College, Springfield College in Illinois, Springfield School Illinois at 1-800/252-8533) or visit Admissions and Records in District XI86 and the Community Education Resource Building F, Room 20. Network will co-sponsor the 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Late registration must be completed in person during the Jr. Hdiday Workshop from 24 p.m. on Monday. Jan. 15, at foilowing times: 9 a.m.8:30 p.m., Jan. 17-18; 9 a.m.4 p.m. on the Grace United Methodist Church. The church is iocaled on Jan. 19; 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m.. Jan. 22-25; 9 a.m.4 p.m. on Jan. the corner of 17th Street and Capitol Avenue. 26 and from 9 a.m.6:30 p.m.. Jan. 29-31. The workshop, designed to provide important information about financial aid and choosing a college, is especially for sophomore, junior and senior high school students. The Food pantry donations set record workshop is structured as a living memorial to Dr. King. The public is welcome to attend. December was a record month for food pantry donations, according to food pantry coordinator Sherrai Clark. Film/video catalog produced using DTP 'On behalf of the food pantry. I just want to thank the SSU community for their generous contributions.' Clark said. The 1990-91 SSU Filmpideo Catalog, just released by According to Clark's figures, approximately 170 pounds of non-perishable food items were donated last month. Media Services, covers almost 900 films and videotapes Monetary gifts totalled $333.51 and proceeds from recycling available in the SSU Library. The catalog was produced as a micro-computer-based amounted to $35. Donations for the food pantry will be collected from Desktop Publishing (DTP) project by Media Services. Labor for campus drop locations on Thursday. Feb. 1. the catalog production was a cooperative effort involving Medla Services administrative, civil service and student staff. We are very pleased with the results, as this was our first SECA campaign also sets record desktop publishing project of this magnitude," according to Medla Services Director Larry Dale. The 989 State Employees Charities Appeai (SECA) Film/vMeo Coordinator Doreen Benoit was responsible campaign was a tremendous success, according to SECA for the content of the catalog's major sections. AV Tech Ill chairwoman Barbara Hartman. We collected 103 percent of Curt Neitzke designed the cover and laid out the introductory our overall goal and increased our numbers of donors by 24 section. Student Paul Knox handled ail the page layout in the percent. All of us are grateful for your generosity.' major sections and Dale, coordinator of the project, did the Donations to the United Negro College Fund surpassed database and conversion work. A number of staff members its goal of W by 234% and totalied $1.869. Donations to the from ail units In Media Services contributed to producing the United Way of Sangamon County added up to $17.497.92. the catalog. The SSU Printing and Duplicating staff completed the most given to any of the four chariiles, but this was only 90% final printing. of its 1989 goal. Donations to the Combined Health Appeai The catalog has been distributed to all full-time SSU totalied $3,100 and $977 was collected for the Black United faculty and instructional administrative staff. A copy may be Fund A total of $23,443.92 was coilected for all four charities. viewed at the Filmpideo Library desk, first level of Brookens SSU plans activities for Black History Month SSU helps blanket the homeless

Sangamon State University African American Student SSU Is co-sponsoring"Blanket the City." a program aimed Organization (AASO) will kick off African American History at collecting blankets and clothes for Springfield's homeless Month on Thursday, Feb. I.The theme of the day wili be unity. this winter. The highlight of Unity Day will be a cultural experience From FrMay, Jan. 19, to Saturday, Feb. 3, the SSU for a third grade class from Pleasant Hill Elementary Schod. community is encouraged to leave blankets and clothes in a Following greetings by James Lanler, director of SSU Minority drop off box that will be placed near the information desk on Services Center, and AASO President James Lewls, the thlrd the first floor of the Public Affairs Center. graders will enjoy an African American art tour, muslc by the The Sprlngfieid Jaycees, city coordinator of "Blanket the Stronger n Stronger choir and a presentation of Alexander City,' wlll plck up blankets and clothes and, with the help of Pushkin's The Shot." Contact Ministries and the Inner City Mission, distribute them At 4 p.m. on Unity Day the SSU basketball court, the in eariy February to Springfield's homeless. African American Hlgh Schod Clubs wili play the African "Please help us blanket the city's homeless this winter," American College Clubs. President Durward Long said. "This has always been a The Springfield Afrlcan American Business Exposition, university that cares for those that need help." sponsored by AASO, will be held from 1-6 p.m. In the PAC For more Information. contact Porter McNeil at 786-6716. Studlo Theatre. As part of the exposition, a luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Ora Lee Jeiks. president of the Decatur- Climatologist to address drought concerns based Mlnority Buslness Network Association, wlll be the luncheon speaker. The day's activities will conclude with a Unity Day Elwynn Taylor, lowa State University climatologist, will reception from 6-9 p.m. in the PAC Studio Theatre. Admission speak at I p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Brookens is free and refreshments will be served. The reception will be Auditorium. taped and broadcast on SCAN-17 during February. A 20-year associate of Louie Thompson, world-renowned Awards honoring SSU's first African American professors lowa State University climatologist, Taylor will speak on the -- Gus Stevens, Mark Conley and Otis Morgan - will be 18.6 year weather cycle, El Nino and the greenhouse effect. presented during the reception. ?he event Is sponsored by the sangamon County Farm The Morgan Cultural Award Is given to someone who Bureau Marketing- Committee. For more information, call 753- demonstrates a tireless commitment to the preservation of 5200. African American culture. Thls year's reclplents Include Leslie Sloan, artistic director of the Eastside Theatre; Allen Pryor. Olson, Hughes to appear on Faculty Focus African American art collector/dealer: African dance Instructor Hameedah Can; local artlst'and musician John Crisp and David Olson, assistant professor of accountancy, will Johnnie Owens, director of 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' appear on SCAN-17's 'Faculty Focus* television program at The Conley Essay Award wlll be given to four student 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Jan. 21. Olson will speak about writers who addressed the topic, "Why Black History Month Is enterprise zones on the program which will be re-broadcast at important to me.' The Stevens Business Award will be given to 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. businesses who demonstrate hard work, perseverance and Tom Hughes, associate professor in the Social Justice presence in the Springfield community. Recipients of these ProfessionsProgram, will address juveniledetentionproblems awards wili be announced at the reception. and solutions on the Jan. 28 "Faculty Focus" which will air at Also at the reception, SSU's Carmellta Hogan wiil 2:30 p.m. The program with Hughes will be repeated at 745 present a history of African Americans at SSU. p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. For more information about Unity. Day,. call the Minority Services Center at 786~333. African American History Month activities have been Faculty/Staff activities planned for the entire month. These Include: -State Comptrdler Rdand Burris speaking on the STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educational importance of belng politically aware, Tuesday, Feb. 6, from adminlstratlon, will participate in a panel discussion, 'The Role 5-7 p.m. in the PAC restaurant; of the Board Chair,' as part of the New Trustees Seminar - African American Art Exhibit featuring nationally known sponsored by the lllinols Community College Trustees artists and the complete works of Annie Lee, Feb. 2-28, PAC Association in Springfield on Jan. 19. The panel discussion will Main Concourse; and the works of SSU's Jon Thomas and focus on selecting board chairs, building strong CEO/chair Patrice Brown, Feb. 4-17, Brookens lnstmctlonal Gallery; partnerships,conductingeffectiveand efficient board meetings - "Future Shock.' a speech by Cassandra Llilard. and facilitating board decision making. president of the Danville Teachers' Association. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, PAC Conference Room E; LARZGAYDOS. Commercial Artist II, is currently exhibiting - "Before You Marry,' presented by SSU student Tanya drawings, palntlngs and sculpture at the Mobil Art Gallery on Cheatham, 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, PAC Studio Theatre; the campus of MacMurray College in Jacksonville. Ill. The - Sweetheart formal dance. 8 p.m.-I a.m.. Friday, Feb. exhibilon runs through Jan. 31. 16, Holiday Inn East. Tickets at $20 per couple are on sale at Washington's 3 In 1; AYDlN GONULSEN, athletic director and soccer coach, -African Dance Workshop presented by Hameedah Carr, has been nominated for Coach of the Year by the National 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, PAC Studio Theatre. Master Association of lntercolleglateAthletics. Twelve other coaches drummer Gldeon MMawo Aloewoyle from Chicago's American have been nominated for the national award. Gonulsen, who Conservatory of Music wiil make a guest appearance; coached the Pralrie Stars to two national championships, won - Gospel Festival featuring some of Springfield's best the award In 1981. Announcement of the winner will be made gospel choirs, 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, Studio Theatre; Jan. 12 at the National Soccer Coaches Association - Film Festival, noon-2 p.m., every Wednesday In convention In Clnclnnati. February. The festival will be held In PAC Conference Room E on Feb. 7, in PAC Conference Room A on Feb. 14 and In PAC Excerpts from English Professor JACQUELINE Conference Room E all other dates; JACKSON'S book-in-progress,The Round Barn, will be heard -Closing Reception, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, PAC statewide in Wisconsin on Jan. 12 over Wisconsin Public , Studio Theatre. Radlo's "Chapter-A-Day" program.

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Vdume 6. Number 19 Office of University Relations Jean Richards January 18, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor PA1 lands state contract Help blanket the homeless The Illinois Department of Mental Health and SSU Is co-sponsoring "Blanket the Ci,"a program aimed Developmental Disabllitles (IDMHDD) has contracted with the at coilectlng blankets and clothes for Springfield's homeless Institute for Public Affairs at Sangamon State University, this winter. Springfield, to provide services related to community mental Beginning this Friday, Jan. 19, through Friday, Feb. 2, the health and disability services. The agreement was announced SSU community is encouraged to leave blankets and clothes by William K. Murphy, acting director of IDMHDD and J. in a droo off box that will be Diaced near the information desk Michael Lennon, executive director of the institute. on the irst floor of the public Affairs Center. Called the Community Mentai Health and Developmental The Springfield Jaycees, city coordinator of "Blanket the Services Project, its purpose Is to furnish the department with City," will pick up blankets and clothes and, with the heip of technical assistance, communication services, and research Contact Ministries and the Inner Ci Mission, distribute them and evaluation of certain projects funded by the department. in early February to Springfield's homeless. This arrangement will furnish the expertise and the For more lnformation, contact Porter McNeil at 786-6716. obiect~itvthe oroiects reaulre." Mur~hvsaid. "The institute has the siaff and t6e abilityandcan begh work immediately.' lnternship booklet published Lennon sald that this kind of relations hi^ is exactlv what the university was anticipating when it formed the institie last College students who are Interested in obtaining an December. lnternship In state government should pick up a copy of "With our mixture of researchers, writers and electronic "Graduate and Underaraduate Internships in lllinois media staff, we are able to conduct research and disseminate Government."a booklet recently published by sangamon State the results,' Lennon said. "This fits in perfectly with the needs University. of the Department of Mentai Health and Developmental The booklet, listing all of the state's public affairs Disabilities." internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate Specifically, the contract calls for development of a students, was published by SSU's lllinois Legislative Studies system of evaluation of the department's Community Center as a public service of the university. Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) and Preadmission The lnformation in the booklet was gathered by Kent Screening and Annual Resident Reviews (PASARR) programs. Redfleld, associate dlrector of Sangamon State's Illinois CllA is an innovative method of managing care for patients Legislative Studies Center and associate professor of pditicai who are mentally disabled. PASARR is a procedure for studies. Redfield is also director of SSU's Illinois Legislative determining eligibility for the CllA program. Staff Intern Program. "Because the concept of CllA Is unprecedented "Through the lnternship opportunities presented in this anywhere, we designed it to be flexible enough to incorporate booklet, young men and women can experience state chanaes as a result of onaoina evaluations." said Colette government firsthand by working with the people and the ~roz;, deputy director at the'bepartment. This project will not issues that will shape public policy in Illinois for the next only evaluate the implementation of CILA, it can heip us mold decade,' Redfield said. ...it " "Illinois Is unique in the range of internships that are Another part of the contract Involves conducting an available,' Redfield sald. Whether you are interested In a evaluation of five pilot projects in the state which have been summer placement, a full-tirne internship or in combining a studying various approaches to provide individualized care to graduatedegreewith a public affairs internship,these program seriously mentally ill recipients. In addition, communication have something special to offer and frequently lead to jobs in services are being provided to the department to document, or related to state government," he sald. "There Is no better explain, promote and generally support the CILA Initiatives. way to make a decision about a career in public affairs than Lennon has been managing the early stages of the through one of these lnternship experiences." project. An SSU search committee has been formed to Copies of the booklet, "Graduate and Undergraduate conduct a national search for a full-time director, who will internships in lillnois State Government" are available at no serve as liaison with SSU administration, faculty and staff, with charge from SSU's lllinols Legislative Studies Center at IDMHDD and with other statewide and national academic and 21 7/7864574. government groups. The lllinols Planning Council on Developmental Student environmentalists plan march Dlsabilities Is co-funding the project. The contract, which officially began on Nov. 15, 1989, runs through Sept. 30, 1990 An environmental student group at sangamon State and is expected to be extended. Total amount of the IDMHDD University is organizing a march on the state capitd to contract is $230.000. The planning councll Is providing an promote recycling and the protection of national parks. The additional $75.000. march is slated for Monday, Feb. 26. Students Allied for a Greener Earth (SAGE), a new group. Is working to gather students from lllinols to rally to prevent Late registration underway clearcutting of national forests and to encourage reduction of the demand for trees through more widespread paper Late registration for the 1990 spring semester must be recycling and using recycled paper, according to SAGE completed in person during the following times: 9 a.m.-6:30 member, Renee Robinson. p.m., Jan. 18;ga.m.-4p.m. onJan. 19;9a.m. -6:30p.m., Jan. SAGE meets on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in the PAC 22-25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 26 and from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., cafeteria. For more information or to become a member. Jan. 29-31. To register, visit Admissions and Records in contact Jenny Skufca at 744-9812. Building F, Room 20. Illinois Issues holds open house DP Management Association formed Illinois Issues, in celebration of 15 years of publication, The MIS Student Association at SSU has announced the will host an open house and reception In the magazine's formation of the Sangamon State University Chapter of Data offices (K-80) on Friday, Feb. 2, from 2-4 p.m. The university Processing Management Association. community is invited; refreshments will be served "The chapter was established to develop a better

understandina of the nature and functions of data orocessinn.a. Speaker to address alcohol and the family to promote Gund data processing principles ar;d to-foster The Springfield Health EducationConsortium will present among students a better understanding of data processing management,' according to Thomas Lowery, public relations lecturer and trainer, Claudia Black, speaking on "Adult chairman. Children: Recovery for Adults Raised In Alcoholic and Other Other officers for 1990 include President James Tan, Vice Troubled Families." The workshop will be held Thursday, President and Treasurer Robert Kirchgesner, Secretary Roy March 15, from 9 a.m.4 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. Stewart and Program Chairman James Wang. Black, who has a master's degree in social work and a The group's first meeting will be Sunday, January 21, at doctorate in social psychology, is the author of It's Never Too 2 p.m. in H-33. Late to Have a Happy Childhood and Double Duty. Black's All full-time or part-time SSU students are eligible for pioneering efforts in working with children from alcoholic membership. homes include an extensive research project with adults For further information, contact James Tan at 782-5173 children of alcoholics. She has been featured in numerous or 529-2469 or Tom Lowery at 787-3065. publications includina USA Todav. Newsweek and The New ~orkTimes and has appeared onthe Phil Donahue Show, the Oprah Winfrey Show and The Today Show. SSU players set record for Senior Bowl team The Springfield Health Education Consortium is a Four players from SSU's soccer team have been selected cooperative, nonprofit organization of health and educational to participate in the NAlA Senior Bowl to be held Sunday, April institutions committed to providing contlnuina education for 22, in conjunction with the World Cup in Las Cruces, N.M. professionals and consumers inthe area of health and According to soccer coach Aydin Gonulsen, this sets a wellness. Members include SSU, lllinois Department of Public record. "This is the first time that any university has had more Health, Memorial Medical Center, SIU School of Medicine, St. than two players on the team. We're very proud that these John's Hospital and the Trianale Center. young men have been selected." For more information,- contact Elaine Hundiey at Midfielders Tim Amlong and Joe Becher, along with 21 71786-2440. striker/midfielder Kevin Groark will play on the west squad in the televised game. Fullback Mike Dwyer has been selected as Diuy Gillespie kicks off spring arts season an alternate, Gonulsen said. Gonulsen will act as an associate A performance by jazz legend i)iuy-~iliespie beglns the coach for the west squad. 1990 Sprina Performina Arts season at the SSU Auditorium at Fans who want to get an early look at some of the soccer 8:15 p.m. on ~aturda~,~eb.3. team recruits for next season should check out the soccer Now into his seventies, Gillespie, touted as being the match this Saturday, Jan. 20, at Soccer World, 2700 W. most innovative and dramatic trumpet player of all time, still Lawrence, Gonuisen said. The SSU Soccer Club will play the dazzles and amazes his audiences with his laid back warmth St. Louis Stars in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. and charm. Fans will also enjoy seeing Gonulsen interview soccer During the course of his 55-year career, he has helped superstar Pele on Gonuisen's sports show on SCAN-17. to shape the music careers of such jazz greats as Miles Davis Broadcast dates and times have yet to be determined. and is considered the prime innovate of "bebop' jazz. Gonuisen interviewed Pele when the two were at National In addition to his ability as a trumpet player, Giiiespie Soccer Coaches Association Convention in Cincinnati Jan. 12 bring to the concert stage his unique personality, a and excerpts of the 20-minute interview have already aired on combination of humor and intelliaence which reDresents his the WICS-Channel20 news. philosophy of life. He has been described' as "totally uninhibited on or off stage,' and "purely himself at ail times." Facultyptaff activities For this special performance, sponsored by CULLOM DAVIS, professor of history and director of the Consolidated Communications Inc., the Eastern Illinois Lincoln Legal Papers, was a guest at the White House on University Jazz Ensemble will accompany Gillespie. This January 7. Davis attended the inaugural Lecture, one of a group, under the direction of Ailan L. Horney, has performed series on the presidency sponsored by President George with Mei Torme, Phil Wilson, Slide Hampton, Rufus Reid and Bush. Professor David Donald of Haward University gave the Doc Severinson. lecture on the Lincoln family in the White House. A reception The group has a long history as a mainstay of jazz in for about 75 guests, including historians, Washington, D.C., Illinois. During the school year they play at high schools celebrities and media representatives, followed the lecture. throughout Illinois and in competition at jazz festivals throughout the country. BILL MILLER, director of the Public Affairs Reporting Tickets are available for $12.50, $14.50 and $15.50. Program, has been named a member of the Speaker's Task Discounts are available for senior citizens, children and Force on Open Access to Government by House Speaker students. Half-price rush tickets will be available to students Michael Madigan. The task force will be responsible for with valid identification one-half hour before the performance. reviewing the state's Open Meetings and Freedom of Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at information Acts and recommending revisions. 217/7866160 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Other performances offered this spring include Lewitzky DAVID WAYMAN, development director at lllinois Issues, Dance Company, Feb. 16; "Me and My Girl.' March 4; Noel has been included in the 1990-91 edition of Who's Who in Coward's "Blithe Spirit." Feb. 25; Kodo Japanese Drums, AdverTising. Inclusion is limited to those individuals who have March 10; 'HMS Pinafore." March 16; "West Side Story," April 'demonstrated outstanding achievement in their own fields of 14; "Romeo and Juliet,' April 28 and the Dukes of Dixieland, endeavor and who have contributed significantly to the May 5. betterment of contemporary society."

Jan 18-31 Late Registration continues F-20 Jan 19 Fri Staff Senate meeting 1030 a.m., L-29 Jan 21 Sun DP Management Association meeting 2 p.m., H-33 Jan 21 Sun WSSU Open House 2-5 p.m., L Building Jan 22 Mon SAGEIEarth Day meetings 5:30 p.m., PAC cafeteria Jan 23 Tue "Economic Development in the Middle East" noon-1 p.m., Downtown Center Jan 26 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, 11 69794-9943 1 Volume 6, Number 20 Office of University Relations Jean Richards January 25, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Hagevik joins institute Global issues series offered After a national search, George Hagevik has joined the Sangamon State University will offer free of charge "Global staff of Sangamon State University's lnstitute for Public Affairs Challenges of the 1990s" on three Tuesdays from noon-1 p.m. as executive director of the Illinois institute for Training and at its Downtown Center, 219 S. Fourth Street. This noon-time Development. series will provide participants with timely, expert information In his new position, Hagevik provides overall direction on International issues that affect everyone. for a comprehensive set of management programs for public Michael Quam, professor of anthropology/health services sector officials In Illinois. administration, will address'7he AIDS Pandemic" on Tuesday, According to Mike Lennon, executive director of the Feb. 6. lnstitute for Public Affairs, "George Hagevik has a remarkable On Tuesday. Feb. 20, Stephen Schwark, assistant range of talents and experiences that will help him maintain professor of political studies, will speak on "Change in the the momentum of IITD." Communist World: Challenge to U.S. Policy." "One of my goals Is to broaden the programs being The last spring offering at SSU's Downtown Center will be offered," Hagevik said. "To date we have only offered training 'The Peace Corps at 30: New Challenges for America." Janis to state employees. I wouid like to expand our offerings to Droegkamp, associate professor of experiential learning, will include city and county employees as well,' he said. discuss the Peace Corps on Tuesday, March 6. "We're going to evaluate our entire mission," Hagevik Admission to the global challengesseriesdoes not require added. "We're going to determine what we want to do in terms advance registration and everyone is welcome to attend. of management training and develop a goal or mission statement with that in mind. The high quality of our programs won't change. We depend on word of mouth advertising from Cash gifts to food pantry up our alumni and we don't want to lose that. Only changes that Cash donations to the SSU Food Pantry increased from help us to better meet the needs of the public sector will be $1 10 in 1988to $403.51 in 1989, according to figures compiled made." by Sherral Clark of the food pantry committee. The SSU Fall Hagevik said the institute would continue to work closely Festival book sale added $1 12.25 and recycling efforts added with Central Management Services on several programs, $1 58.49 to food pantry coffers, bringing total monetary gifts to including one that would reward professional ernployees who $674.25 for the past year. successfully completed training courses or a sequence of However, Clark reported that 605 pounds of non- training courses. "Right now there is no system in place to perishable food items were donated in 1989, down from 1,I 50 reward professionaiemployees who complete training courses. pounds donated in 1988. There is a reward system, including the possibility of You can help by donating such items as tuna, peanut promotion, for classlied ernployees, but none for professional butter, canned meats or onedish meals such as stew. employees,' he said. He will be assisted in this task by an spaghetti, chow mein or macaroni and cheese. advisory committee composed of state training directors and Donations will be collected from the following collection university faculty from across the state. points on Thursday, Feb. 1: L-lounge, LIB 180 (Media), PAC Before joining Sangamon State. Hagevik was a research informationdesk, BRK 41 1 (AST office), PAC 440 (B&AS), PAC consultant at the Center for Public Policy and Contemporary 531 (VPAA), McCleliand House, Cox House, F building, K Issues at the University of Denver. From 1981-88, he was at building, E-16, G-3 (Learning Center), PAC 301 (Duplicating) the University of Colorado at Denver where he was associate and B/C building (Central Stores). director of the Center for the Improvement of Public Management,the Center for Public-PrivateSector Cooperation and an associate professor in the Graduate School of Public Help blanket the homeless Affairs. From 1976-81, he was director of policy coordination SSU is co-sponsoring "Blanket the City," a program aimed at the Association of Bay Area Governments In Berkeley, Calif. Haaevik holds a Ph.D. from the University of North at collecting blankets and clothes for Springfield's homeless Carolina and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from this winter. the University of Washington. He is the author of numerous The Springfield Jaycees, in association with Contact publications in the areas 6f urban planning and environmental Ministries and the Inner City Mission, need your help to management. He is a member of the American Society of "blanket the cvnow through Friday, Feb. 2. Public Admlnlstratlon and the Association for Continuing Help the homeless and poor people of Springfield keep Higher Education. warm this winter by donating blankets and other winter clothlna. A dro~off box has been placed near the information Bookstore info to remember desk 0;; the first floor of the public Affairs Center. The lsst day to return fall textbooks to the Lakeside Late registration continues Bookstore for a full refund is Friday. Feb. 9. Customers must Late registration for the 1990 spring semester must be have their receipts. To prepare for the annual store inventory, the bookstore completed in person during the foliowing times: 9 a.m.B:30 will begin to return new textbooks to the publishers beginning P.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25; 9 a.m.4 P.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, the week of Feb. 12. This will not Include textbooks for second and from 9 a.m.6:30 P.m.- Monda~-Wednesday,Jan. 29-31. half semester courses. The bookstore will be closed on To register, visit Admissions and Records In Building F, Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Inventory. Room 20. Variety of courses offered downtown Government funding of the arts to be discussed

It's not too late to take advantage of the courses SSU President Durward Long and Joan Lolmaugh, Sangamon State University is offering at its Downtown Center professor of community arts management, wili participate in this spring. The Arts Assess the Recent Crisis In Government Funding," Students can earn academic credit or a continuing sponsored by the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation on Monday, education certificate by completing UNI 491, "The Ins and Outs Feb. 5, at Sangamon State University. of the Wall Street Journal.' Thls course, taught by Sally Jo The day-long series of discussions with leaders in Wright, associate professor of buslness administration, will buslness, politlcs~arts, philanthropy and communication will help you learn to read the Wall Street Journal for Investment address the changing relationship between government and opportunities and an lndepth understanding of economic the arts. news. The course is offered from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for eight Those wishing to attend the conference should register Mondays. For more Information call the Office of Continuing by Thursday, Feb. 1. For more Information, cali the Springfield Education at 78643073 or the Office of Admissions and Area Arts Council at 753-3519. Records at 7866174. PAC 418A, "Environmental lssues in the '90s' and PAC Free yoga classes offered 422A, "Legal lssues for Everyone' are belng offered for academic credit this spring at the Downtown Center. Enroll in "Environmental lssues of the 90s" and prepare Refresh your mind, relax and tone your body with a lunch- for Earth Day 1990 by studying a wide range of envlronmental time yoga class. Free classes wiil begin Monday, Feb. 5, and lssues such as acid rain, the greenhouse effect, climatic continue through Friday, May 11. Classes wiil be held from change, tropical rain forests, today's automobile and pollution 12:lO-12:50 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in E-2. of the world's oceans. Students will be provided with the Participantswill follow an audiotape from the KripaluYoga opportunity to develop an Individual project which may Involve Center and will practice yoga postures and breathing participation in Earth Day activities. Luther Skeiton, professor exercises. Participants wili also receive a mini-poster that of envlronmental studies, teaches the class which Is offered on illustrates different asanas. Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:40 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Staffer Julie Slack will provide guidance to beginners. "Legal lssues for Everyone' examines controverslal legal Slack, who has studied yoga at the Sivananda Yoga Center issues such as drug testing, abortion, flag burning and the and the Krlpalu Yoga Center, has practiced yoga for more death penalty and the way these lssues are covered by the than 10 years. media. Dennis Fox, assistant professor of legal studies, To reglster for the class, call the Office of lntramurais and teaches the class which Is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays Recreation at 786-6674 by Friday. Feb. 2. For further from 11:40 a.m.-1:20 p.m. information, cali Julie Slack at 786-6073 or Oscar Lambdin at For more Information about enrolling in "Environmental 786-6674. lssues in the '90s" or 'Legal lssues for Everyone' call the Office of Admissions and Records at 786-6174. Pele to appear on Gonulsen show

Women's support group forming Soccer superstar Peie will appear on Aydin Gonulsen's sports show on SCAN-17 television. Gonulsen's personal ssuVsc~~~~~~I~~ centeris a interview wlth Pele will air at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, support group. If you are Interested in sharing your thoughts, and wiil be repeated at 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29. frustrations and feelings with a group, please register with the Gonulsen, athletic director and soccer coach at Counseling Center by Friday, Feb. 2. Sangamon State University, when the two let the center know whether or evening were at the National Soccer Coaches Convention in Cincinnati hours are best for you. The meeting times of the group will be Jan. 12. scheduled at a later date. During the 20-minute Interview. Pele discusses the future To reglster, call the Counseling Center at 786-6678 or Of In the United States. 786-6679. Faculty/Staff activities Diuy Gillespie to perform Feb. 3 JEFFREY CHESKY, associate professor of gerontology A performance by jazz legend Dluy Giilespie begins the and biology, has been appointed to the public policy 1990 Spring Performing Arts season at the SSU Auditorium at committee of the Gerontological Society of America. 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. Now into his seventies, Gillespie, touted as belng the RAY SCHROEDER, associate professor of communication, most innovative and dramatic trumpet player of all time, "still just returned from a week at the Annenberg Washington dazzles and amazes his audiences wlth his laid back warmth Program run by Northwestern University where he attended and charm,' according to critics. thewinterfacultyworkshopon communications policy studies. For this s~ecial ~erformance, s~onsored bv The Droaram, directed bv former FCC Chairman Newton Consolidated ~ommunlcatlons Inc.. the astern lllinols ~innow,'isticompetitive eniry program designed to update Universitv Jazz Ensemble will accomDanv Gilles~le. This selected facultv on ~ublicodicv lssues In communication. The group, uder the direction of Allan L. ~orney,has performed workshop drew a record number of applicants. Schroeder was with Me1 Torme, Phil Wilson. Sllde Hampton. Rufus Reld and joined by 24 other participants Including faculty and Doc Severinson. administrators from colleges In Canada, Japan, Guam and Tickets are available for $12.50, $14.50 and $15.50. from across the U.S. Discounts are available for senior citizens, children and During the week, the group met with top-level students. Half-price rush tickets will be available to students government and Industry leaders (Including FCC Chairman with valid identification one-half hour before the performance. Alfred Slkes, Comrnlssloner Sherrle Marshall, consumer Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at advocates and Senate and Congressional staffs) to discuss 786-6160 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. trends in policy and regulation of telecommunications in the U.S.

Jan 25-31 Late registration continues F-20 Jan 26 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Jan 28 Sun Student Senate meeting 4 p.m., E-15 Jan 29 Mon SAGE/Earth Day meeting 5:30 p.m., PAC cafeteria Feb 2 Fri lllinols lssues open house 24 p.m., K-80 Feb 3 Sat Dluy Glllesple 8:15 p.m.. SSU Auditorium

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items Is Tuesday noon prior to pubiicatlon. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. SANGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, 11 69794-99431 Volume 6. Number 21 Office of University Relations Jean Richards February 1, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786671 6 Editor BOR reviews budget proposal Housing gets green light The llllnols Board of Regents at its Jan. 25 meeting The Board of Regents on Jan. 25 approved Sangamon reviewed the lllinois Board of Higher Education's funding plan State University's plan to build additional on-campus student for fiscal year 1991 that will lncrease Sangamon State apartments. The nine new buildings, costing $1.5 million, will University's operating budget by $1.7 million while maintaining have 24 new student apartments, and house 96 students, current tuition levels. providing a nearly 40 percent lncrease in on-campus housing. Sangamon State's proposed increase of 8 percent ranks "We're very excited about this green light to move ahead second among the state's 12 public universities. The Illinois with construction of 24 new apartments on campus," SSU Board of Higher Education had previously called for increases President Durward Long sald. "We commend the BOR's ranging from 6.7 percent at Western lllinois University to 9.4 support of our plan for new student housing. The university's percent at Eastern Illlnols. Among the regency system enrollment has increased more than 32 percent since 1984 institutions, the SSU increase compares to 7.8 percent at with no accompanying new student housing. This will lllinols State and 7.2 percent at Northern Illinois. accommodate an Increasing number of younger, full-time Under the IBHE recommendations, SSU's operating students from other communities in lllinois who desire on- budget would lncrease from $21.1 million in the current fiscal campus housing. It will also make it possible to accommodate year to $22.8 million In the year beginning July 1. some Lincoln Land students." The IBHE is also endorsing statewide increases Followingfinal approval of the project by the lllinois Board averaging 6 percent for faculty and staff salaries, 4 percent to of Hiaher Education, around breaking ceremonies will be held meet price Increases for equipment, supplies and services and and tke buildings arescheduled to beavailable for occupancy 10 percent for library materials. In fiscal year 1991, the IBHE this fall. The new buildinqs will be built between the west is also backing a total increase of $17.5 million to expand both complex of the current student apartments and the Health and the number and amount of scholarships and other forms of Sciences Building which is also to be constructed this spring. financial assistance to students. The plan also calls for funding The board approved a contract with builder ~ose directed toward the IBHE's policy priorities--improving Siegrist, of Ta~orville,after SSU requested proposals for a undergraduate education, mlnority student achievement and "turnkey" construction project from developers. Of the four the state's economic development. final proposals considered, the contract was awarded to The IBHE's FY 91 plan for program and institutional Siegrist. support includes $129,000 for SSU's new Master of Public Each apartment, which will house four students, includes Health Program and W.800 for recruitment and retention of four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, kitchen and two minority transfer students, $50,000 for responses to teacher baths. The apartments, each 1 ,I 76 square feet, will cost $51.67 education reform, $50,000 for minority student achievement per square foot to construct. The apartments will be almost 50 and $25,000for assessment of student learning efforts. The percent larger than current student apartments. IBHE's FY 91 capital appropriations recommendations include SSU Housing Director Jim Korte said the fact that each $1.4 milllon for various campus remodeling projects that student will have his or her own bedroom wlll "enhance the involve Improving handicapped and pedestrian access, roof quality of student housing life on campus. With our diverse mix replacements for Buildings H and I and equipment and site and varied ages of students," Korte sald. "private rooms will work for the new Health Sciences Building. provide additional comfort and privacy which, for many In an effort to keep the price of education affordable, the students, will add to their personal enjoyment and academic IBHE Is also recommending that tuition rates not be Increased. success." SSU's annual tuition Is $1,560 for undergraduate in-state The construction cost also includes exterior lighting. students. landscaping and kitchen appliances including a stove. However, the budget proposal still must be reviewed by refrigerator and a built-in microwave oven for each apartment. Gov. James R. Thompson's Bureau of the Budget and by the Each apartment will be wired for cable television and a General Assembly before the final package is enacted. personal computer hookup wlll also be installed in each Thompson's final state budget will be presented in early bedroom that wlll connect to the campus computing facility March. Soon after, it Is expected that the IBHE will prepare an At least two barrier-free apartments for handicapped allocation of higher education funds In accordance with the students will be Included with handicapped parking nearby. aovernor's recommended N 91 budaet. An appropriations bill An SSU student living in the new apartments will pay an Tor the 1991 fiscal year will be intkduced. in ihe General estimated maximum of $185 per month for rent which is ' Assembly on behalf of the Board of Regents during the first comparable to current apartment rates for SSU students with week of March. a private bedroom. For more information about the IBHE's budget plan for SSU, please feel free to call Porter McNeil at 786-6716. Enroll now for intersession The 1990 spring Intersession, The Global Economy and Bookstore dates to remember the Decline of the Nation State," will be offered during spring The last day to return spring textbooks to the Lakeslde break. March 11-17. Bookstore for a full refund Is Friday, Feb. 9. Customers must Thecoursewill emphasizetheincreasinginterdependence have their receipts. of nations and their economies. Several speakers from outside To prepare for the annual store inventory, the bookstore the university will be participating In this year's intersession. will begin to return new textbooks to the publishers beginning Students may earn two hours of Public Afffairs Colloquia the week of Feb. 12. This will not Include textbooks for second credit by completing the Intersession and the public is half semester courses. The bookstore will be closed on welcome to attend on a non-credit basis. Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Inventory. To register for the course, call 786-6174. lllinois lssues hits 15 SSU hires internal auditor lllinois Issues, the state's premiere public affairs Jacksonville native Tammy Rust, CPA, has joined the staff magazine, celebrates 15 years of service this year with an of Sangamon State University as Internal auditor. open house from 2-4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, In K-80. In her new position, Rust is responsible for conducting J. Michael Lennon, publisher of the magazine, says he audits of major systerns of internal accounting and is pleased with the accomplishments of the last 15 years. "The administrative control and conducting special audits of magazine has experienced extremely rapid growth over the university operations, procedures, programs and electronic last two to three years.' he said. "Overall. It has Improved in data processing systems. Rust wiil also advise the university quality and financial standing." presklent concerning the maintenance and operation of fiscal Lennon said he Is particulady pleased with several management and wiil assist other administratorscharged with changes at the magazine. "Illinois lssues has gone to a four- fiscal responsibilities. color printing process, subscriptions have jumped by about 33 An ssu selection advisory committee of faculty and staff percent and its columnists have won several journalistic conducted a reaionai search and recommended Rust for the awards," he said. appointment. she joined SSU on Jan. 2. lllinois lssues Editor Caroline Gherardini, who has been 'We're glad that Ms. Rust has joined Sangamon State," with the magazine since "before the beginning," recalls saying SSU President Durward Long said. "I expect the university will 15 years ago that it would take at least 10 years to establish greatly benefit from her knowledge and years of credibility, "but we did that." Gherardini said, "There have been experience." other magazine-type publications on state government and "It's very challenging to work In the public sector," Rust none have made it. We have and I'm pleased to see it said, "and I'm delighted to be working at Sangamon State." continually moving forward. Rust graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in "There's always more to do," Gherardinl said. "If we had 1981 from MacMurray College in Jacksonville where she the resources, I would like us to do more original research. I majored In accounting, business and economics. Prior to think including the magazine in the new public affairs institute joining Sangamon State, Rust was a senior auditor at the is a logical development for us. It will give us an opportunity Teachers Retirement System and an audit officer at Midwest to really pull in, not just SSU research projects, but projects Financial Group Inc. from the rest of the state--to look at the whole state and not She is a member of the Central Illinois Chapter of the just Springfield. It will give us the opportunity to look ahead institute of internal Auditors. at some issues that face, and wili face, the state. You have to have an educated public to resolve those Issues." Community colleges mark 25 years As part of Rs continuing efforts to educate the public, lllinois lssues plans to publish several books Including one on The SSU community is invited to join in the lead-off community organizing--After Alinsky: Communify Organizing celebrationevent as Illinois community colleges mark the 25th in lllinois to be published this spring -- and a social studies anniversary of the enactment of the Public Community College textbook for high school students, Lennon reported. Act. The party will be held from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8. at the Ca~itoiRotunda. For-more lnformation, call 785-5003. On My Own Time entries due Feb. 2 Sangamon State University is, once again, participating Activities to mark Black History Month in the fifth annual city-wide On My Own Time competition February Is Black History Month and today, during "Unity sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Councll. The deadline Day,m SSU,s African American Student Organization for ail entries is Friday, Feb. 2 sponsor the Springfield Afrlcan American Business Exposition Myers at 786-6716 or stop by PAC 571 Please call which will be held from 1-6 p.m. in the PAC Studio Theatre. for entry forms, rules or addlional information. At 4 p.m. today, the African American High School Clubs wili meet the African American College Clubs on the SSU court Muslim students to sponsor tv series in a friendly game of basketball. The Muslim Students Association at Sangamon State To close out the day's activities, a Unity Day reception will University will sponsor "Islam in Focus,' a series which will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the PAC Studio Theatre. begin Sunday, Feb. 11, on SCAN-17, SSU's public-access. Other events planned for February Include: cable channel 17. -State Comptroller Roland Burris speaking on the "Islam in Focus." produced by the Islamic Information Importance of being politically aware, Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 5- Foundation in Halifax, Canada, will feature Muslim scholars 7 p.m. In the PAC restaurant; discussing various topics concerning Islamic beliefs, culture - African American art exhibit featuring nationally known and practices. artists and the complete works of Annie Lee, Feb. 2-28, PAC Each episode will be shown at 4 p.m. on Sunday and will Main Concourse; and the works of SSU's Jon Thomas and air again at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Patrice Brown. Feb. 4-17, Brookens Instructional Gallery; -"Future Shock," a speech by Cassandra Liliard, president Help blanket the homeless of the Danville Teachers' Association, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, is the last day to help "blanket the city," Thursday, Feb. 8, PAC conference room E; a program, co-sponsored by Sangamon State University, -Film festtval, noon-2 p.m., every Wednesday in February. at collectingblankets and winter clothes for The festival will be held in PAC Conference Room E on Feb. Springfield's homeless. 7.21 and 28 and in PAC conference room A on Feb. 14. The Springfield Jaycees, In association with Contact Ministries and the inner Ci Mission, will collect the blankets Faculty/Staff activities and clothes and distribute them. A drop off box has been Steve Mercer, assistant professor of art, is curator of an placed near the information desk on the first floor of the Public exhibit of large-scale photographs by Chicago artist Tom Affairs Center. Yanul. A collection of Yanul's work is on exhibit through Donations will be collected on Friday, Feb. 2. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Brookens Gallery. ______------.------G&nL, Feb 1 Thu Collection day for food pantry donations campus drop locations Feb 1 Thu Springfield African American Business Exposition 1-6 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Feb 1 Thu Unity Day basketball game 4 p.m., SSU gymnasium Feb 1 Thu Unity Day reception 6-9 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Feb 2 Fri Illinois Issues open house 2-4 p.m., K-80 Feb 3 Sat Dizzy Glllespie 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Feb 5 Mon SAGEIEarth Day meeting 5:30 p.m., PAC cafeteria Feb 6 Tue "The AIDS Pandemic" noon. Downtown Center Feb 6 Tue State Comptroller Roland Burrls 5 p.m., PAC restaurant Feb 7 Wed "The Triadic Economf 12:30 p.m., PAC conference room D Feb 8 Thu "Future Shock' 11 a.m., PAC conference room E Feb 9 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Feb 9 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Volume 6. Number 22 Offlce of University Relations Jean Richards February 8, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor

Enrollment jumps again SSU expands recycling efforts Continuing an unbroken successlon of enrollment gains Two Sangamon State University environmental studies dating back to the spring of 1985, Sangamon State University students are working to reduce the amount of garbage that todav announced that its sorlna semester enrollment is 3.805. enters the waste stream. which is a 2.3 percent Increase-over the sprlng 1989 semester Bob RaebigandRenee Robinson, graduate students, have of 3.719. set up a recycling pilot project on campus targeted to recycle Undergraduate enrollment increased 4.5 percent from white office paper. 2,181 in spring 1989 to 2,280 this spring. Reflecting new The Office of the President, the Financial Aid Office and admission requirements and processing changes, graduate the School of Public Affairs and Administration are enrollment was down slightly--0.85 percent--from 1,538 last participating In the project. spring to 1,525 students currently enrolled. Robinson said each person within those offices and There was also a 0.5 percent lncrease In full time programs will receive a desk-top box to house the recyclable equivalent (FTE) which reflects an lncrease in the total number materials. She sald educational sessions wiil also be set UD of students enrolling for a full-time class schedule. FTE went throughout the semester. In addition, newsletters will be from 2,196 in spring 1989 to 2,208 this sprlng. oublished to inform oartici~antsand the entire SSU communitv University President Durward Long said, "Several factors of the project's progress and to provide general information are responsible for the record increases: new degree about recycllng. programs, continued excellence in teaching and our small, 'The great thing about recycling is that not only are personalized environment.' Long also credited "extraordinary materials diverted from the waste stream. but individuals wiil outreach efforts of faculty and staff, especially the admisslons see how they contribute to solving the solid waste problem," staff, and the help of many loyal alumni. Robinson said. "As Sangamon State marks its twentieth anniversary this Raebig said the goal is to "eventually go campus-wide," year, it is extremely gratifying to see enrollment continue to giving the university responsibility for running the program. climb--a clear indication of the university's vitality and its Robinson said they want to examine the best way to go about increased stature In higher education." recycllng within the offices and "work out the bugs." Jerry Curl, director of admissions, sald, 'This increase "This way, a university-widerecycling program can be set reflects a continuina trend toward increasina underaraduate up to succeed with the knowledge we gain from this pilot enrollments. Our ongoing efforts to artlcula6 good advising project.' Robinson said. informationto the communitv colleqes- Is brlnaina- - us additional An evaluation of this pilot project will be done at the end undergraduate students." of the semester, resulting in recommendations for changes Curl said, 'The cooperation between the faculty and the and expansion to other areas of the university. Money earned Office of Admissions In the areas of advising, teaching and from selling the white office paper will be used to pay off the retaining students Is paying dividends.' costs of initiating the project including desk top boxes. This is the 15th consecutive semester over the previous Additional proceeds will be put into an account for future comparable term In which enrollment has Increased at SSU. student environmental projects. Currently, Raeblg has set up areas around campus where people can leave their newspapers, aluminum cans and Jean Reeder selected EOM computer paper to be recycled. Money raised from these Jean Reeder, an administrative clerk in Sangamon State recycling efforts are donated to the food pantry. These items. University's Televislon Office, has been named the university's like the white paper, are collected by students. Raebig said he employee of the month for February. hopes the recycling efforts will continue independent of his A Springfield resident, Reeder also serves as president presence on campus. of the clerical staff union. She Is currently enrolled In the He said he believes the white paper project will be communication program at SSU and expects to receive her successful because so many people participate in the already bachelor's degree this December. established recycling effort. 'The SSU community," Raebig From 198285, Reeder worked as administrative said, "should be congratulated for their participation." secretary to the vice president for academic affairs. She joined SSU President Long has high praise for the students' the Televislon Offlce In August 1985. 'The N Office," Reeder efforts. 'One of the greatest challenges for our nation now and said, "is a team effort and 1 feel part of the team. Without thelr In the future is the disposition of waste," said Long. "This support this would not have been possible." project by Bob and Renee, with the support of the The employee of the month award goes to permanent environmental studies program and the campus, is a positive employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional and creative response." service through their work and exhlbii a positive and In other recycling news, Central Stores has announced it supportive attitude. will begin to recycle used laser printer toner cartridges and As employee of the month, Reeder receives special printer ribbons. parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to If you have used printer ribbons or laser printer toner be chosen Sangamon State University employee of the year. cartridges, call 786-6608 to arrange for a pick up. With the Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers university's cooperation, Central Stores estimates that it will be and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of able to reduce university costs by as much as 50 percent and past employees of the month. also reduce the amount of waste produced by the university Network selects SSU documentary Financial Aid Awareness Month observed Sanaamon State Universitvannouncesthe completion of As part of Gov. James R. Thompson designating February the video >ocumentary, The ~incdnsof springfieid; Illinois." as Financial Aid Awareness Month, a toll-free hotline, available Produced by Sangamon State University, and partially funded during the week of Feb. 12-16, will provide callers with by the lllinois ~is~oricPreservation ~gencyand the Abraham financial aid Information. Lincoln Association, the docurnentary has been selected by Staff members from SSU's Financial Assistance Office, the Central Educational Network of the Publlc Broadcasting along with high school counselors, financial aid administrators Service for nationwkfe dlstributlon. and staff from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will The project, which spanned more than three years, be answering hotline calls. documents the restoratlon and preservation of the Lincoln The number is 1-800/628-7939 and wiil be available 9 home in Springfield. Uslng the restorationwork as a backdrop, a.m.-9 p.m., Feb. 12-16. the docurnentary also examlnes the domestlc life of the Lincolns during the 17 years they lived at 8th and Jackson-- Mystery writer to speak at SSU the only home they ever owned. John Lutz, noted St. Louis area mystery writer, will speak It will be offered to public television stations and to on various aspects of mystery writing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, schools to broadcast on either Uncdn's birthday (February 12) Feb. 26, at Lincoln Library's Carnegie Room. or Presidents' Day (February 19), although some stations will His appearance at the library is being sponsored by the broadcast it later in the year. Check with your local PBS Friend of Llncdn Library, in cooperation with Sangamon State station for the date and time. University, where he will also speak to the "Mysteries and According to executive producer J. Michael Lennon, the Movies" class taught by Professors David and Judith Everson. documentary is "the most ambitious documentary project ever undertaken by SSU.' He said that "over time it will generate greater Interest in the Lincoln Home, and in historic "Faculty Focus" announces upcoming guests preservation and restoration." Psychology Professor Ronald Havens and Catherine Besides Lennon, key members of the production team Waiters, adjunct professor of psychology, will be guests on are Marilyn A. Huff, producer; J. Michael Dwall, associate "Faculty Focus." Havens and Waiters, co-authors of the producer and director; Huff and Bill Furry, story editors; Al recently published book Hypnotherapy Scripts: A Neo- Wasserman and Ray Schroeder, creative consultants; Mitch Ericksonlan Approach to Persuasive Healing, will appear on Hopper, engineer; ~radSwanson, audio; Melinda Fish Kwedar. the program that wiil air Sunday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. Cheryl Peck. Deborah Diamond and Cherrill Kimbro, research; 13. Ed awes. James T. Hickey, Mark Johnson, Thomas F. Ned Wass, assistant professor of library instructional Schwartz and John Y. Simon, historical consultants. services, can be seen on the program Sunday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 20. Speaker to address Islam, world peace James Nighswander, associate professor of educationai The Muslim Student Association at Sangamon State administration, will appear on the program Sunday, Feb 25, University wiil sponsor a public lecture, "Islam and World and Tuesday, Feb. 27. Peace," at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the university's SCAN-17 broadcasts the program at 2:30 p.m. on Public Affairs Center, conference room F. Sundays and at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays. Dr. Dawood R. Zwink, vice president of the Islamic Society of North America, will speak about current world Faculty/Staff activities events and the prospects of world peace from an Islamic point STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educationai of view. He will also entertain questions from the audience. administration, is sewing on the search committee for a superintendent of schools for Bethany Community Unit School Be a celebrity bowler District 301. This is the sixth time this academic year that Anderson has been asked to serve on this type of commiitee "Spare" a little of your time and bowl for kids' sake on Saturday, Feb. 17, as Big Br~ther/BlgSister of Sangamon DEBORAH KUHN McGREGOR, assistant professor of County sponsors its seventh annual fundraiser at Spillway history, has an article published in Caduceus. Vol. V (Winter South. 1989). It Is entitled "'Childbirth-Travells' and 'Spiritual Estates:' Auditorium director John Dale Kennedy is serving as Anne Hutchinson and Colonial Boston, 1634-1638." chairman of this year's event which seeks to financially underwrite the cost of Little Brother or Little Sister matches. KENNETH OLDFIELD, associate professor of public Celebrity Day bowlers receive free bowling, food and administration, has accepted an appointment as a manuscript drink and are eligible for sweepstakes and grand prizes. SSU referee for the journal, New Directions inPublic Administration teams are now forming. If you would like to participate, call Research, a publication of Florida Atiantlc University's School Porter McNeil at 786-6716. of Public Administration. Oldfield currently serves as a manuscript referee for The Properfy Tax Journal and Public Deadline extended for On My Own Time Budgeting and Financial Management. The deadline for participating In the fifth annual city-wide On My Own Time competition, sponsored by the Springfield Display highlights Black History Month Area Arts Council, has been extended to Wednesday, Feb. 14. The display In the Brookens Library case for the month Entry forms must be completed.and returned-to Polly - of February commemorates African American History Month Myers, PAC 571, by Feb. 14. The actual works of art do not The display was prepared by Kathy B. Davis and Lemi-Ola have to be submitted until Friday, March 30. Poetry Erlnkitola who are members of the SSU African American submissions must be received by Friday, March 16. Student Organization. For more information about entry forms, rules or fees, call Poiiy Myers at 786-6716. Model U.N. Club to hold bake sale SSU's Model United Nations Club wiil hold a bake sale Model Illinois Government meetings set from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday. February 14, in the PAC SSU's Model Illinois Government Association will meet cafeteria. Proceeds will help members attend the Midwest at 1 :30 p.m. every Thursday and at 2 p.m. every Sunday in the Model U.N. Conference in St. Louis later this month. PAC atrium. Anyone interested in participating In the Feb. 28- A variety of goodies will be offered for sale and the name March 3 simulation at the capitol should contact Rob Newbdd of the winner of the 50150 raffle will be drawn. Tickets for that at 786-6646 as soon as possible. raffle are still available in PAC 354 at 50 cents a chance.

Cl:n&r Feb 8 Thu "Future Shock" 11 a.m.. PAC conference room E Feb 9 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Feb 9 Frl Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Feb 12 Mon SAGE/Earth Day meeting 5:30 p.m., PAC cafeteria Feb 14 Wed Model U.N. Club bake sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m., PAC cafeteria Feb 15 Thu "Before You Marry" 5-7 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Feb 16 Fri Sweetheart formal dance 8 p.m.-I a.m., Holiday Inn East Feb 16 Fri Lewitzky Dance Company 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students andI university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. 1SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243 1 Volume 6, Number 23 Office of University Relations Jean Richards February 15. 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Campus premiere for film set Patton groundbreaking today in celebration of the acceptance of The Lincolns of A groundbreaking ceremony for the Fred J. Patton Park Springfield, Illinois" for nationwide distribution, the institute for will be held at 11 a.m. today on the main campus of Pubiic Affairs wlll host a premiere showing followed by a Sangamon State University. All members of the campus reception. community are cordially invited. The video documentary on the restoration and Kathryn Patton, widow of the late Patton, will join preservation of the Lincoln home will be shown at 7 p.m., President Durward Long, Chancellor Rod Groves, Board of Monday, Feb. 19, in PAC conference rooms C/D. The Regents Chairman Brewster Parker, Regent Milton McCiure. reception will follow in the PAC restaurant. Sprlngfleld Mayor Ossie Langfelder and others involved in the The university community is Invited to attend. project as well as lnvited guests in the groundbreaking ceremony. lnternship Deadlines Approach The park will consist of three hexagon-shapedconcrete plazas with landscaping, flowers, lighting and park benches Applications are now being accepted for Sangamon There will also be a memorial stone, in memory of Fred J State University's Graduate Pubiic Service Internship Program Patton, denoting a substantial gift for endowed scholarships to (GPSI) and the Illinois Legislative Staff Internship Program Sangamon State in the years ahead. (LSIP).. , "The Pattons' deep respect for education, their support of The 21-month GPSl Program provides interns with the the expansion of educational opportunity and Sangamon opportunity to simultaneously begin a professional public State's efforts to do that, inspired the gift." Long said. service career while earning a master's degree. "The proposed park, which wiil provide an attractive area GPSl lnterns are placed In state agencies where they for outdoor activities like art displays, lounging, reading, work half time during the program's two regular academic conversation and small group meetings, will be a very nice terms and take ten hours of graduate course work each improvement to the campus," said Dick Williams, director of semester. During the summer months, Interns work full time physical planning and operations. "It will complement current and may take up to four graduate hours. Approximately 25 efforts to increase the availability of aesthetically attractive interns are placed each year. outdoor spaces for use by the university community and its This year, 20 LSlP interns will be selected for placement visitors." with one of the partisan legislative staffs or with the Legislative The ceremony wiil be held just north of Brookens Library Research Unit. and on the rise just above the service entrance to the Public Currently in its 27th year, LSiP provides interns with an Affairs Center. A December groundbreaking had to be opportunity to become actively invoived with the policymaking rescheduled because of the illness of Mrs. Patton. and politics of the Illinois General Assembly. As legislative analysts with one of the partisan leaders-hip staff or as research analysts with the Legislative Research Unit, interns Community colleges mark 25 years gain direct experience in how to function effectively In Sangamon State University is joining more than 1,200 governmental settings. commu~tycolleges across the-nation in celebrating National Deadline for LSlP applications is Thursday, March 1. Communitv Colleae Month durina February. GPSl applications must be received by Thursday, March 15. "~ecaisesangamon State u4versity specializes in upper- if you're interested In the GPSl program, contact Bill division and graduate studies, its curriculum is specifically Stevens, PAC 412 or call 786-6158. designed to fit with and enhance the education students Students interested in the LSlP should contact Kent receive at the community college level," according to SSU Redfield, PAC 476 or call 786-6602. President Durward Long. "As Illinois community colleges mark the 25th anniversary CONVOCOM launches Festival '90 of the enactment of the public community College Act, we at Sangamon State Unbersity congratulate all the state's Festival '90, CONVOCOM's on-air membership drive, community colleges on 25 years of expanding service. We are begins Saturday, Feb. 17, and continues through Sunday, celebrating our own anniversary this year--our 20th--and we March 4. Special programs and new season premieres are proud of our record of providing excellent educational highlight the 16day campaign to attract new friends and service to community colleae students and to others." viewer-supporters to the public television's network's family. With Sangamon stateVs';2+2program", transfer students , "Festival '90 is a celebration of all the quality programs from communitvcoileaes can earn a bachelor's degree at SSU we offer on CONVOCOM," according to Jeroid Gruebel, with no loss df time or credits, according to Jerry Curl, president of CONVOCOM. director of admissions at Sangamon State. "Two years at a Festival '90 will air 6-1 1 p.m. each day, originating from community college plus two years at Sangamon State can add studios at Sangamon State University. Evening broadcasts on up to afour-year bachelor degree program for many students," Tuesdays and Thursdays will originate from John Wood he said. Community College in Quincy. "As an upperdivision and graduate university, Sangamon To pledge support, viewers may call 786-7PBS during State builds on a student's community college degree." Curl the festival telecasts. Collect calls will be accepted, as well as said. "Sangamon State, through its admissions staff, continues pledges charged to Mastercard or Visa. to strengthen its partnership with the state's community For more information or to volunteer during Festival '90, colleges as '2 + 2' catches fire. We will continue to promote please call Joy Hutchcraft at 786-6647. '2+2' to high school students and counselors as a unique and CONVOCOM is viewer-supported television WSEC, affordable means to attain a higher education.' channel 14, Jacksonviile/Springfield. Affirmative Action Officer to be absent DP association to host Unix seminar Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer Marje The Sangamon State University Data Processing Fonza will be on leave for the next few weeks. In her absence, Management Assoclatlon will sponsor an Unix Operating Richard Coffee will handle affirmative action complaints or System seminar at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, in G-33. grievances. Nancy Ford will serve for her In matters related to DPMA memberJeff Gustafson, systemadministratorofthe searches. Coffee can be reached at 7868202; Ford at 786- federal district court, will conduct the seminar which is 6614. designed to help participants develop a better understanding of the Unlx system. Economics Club offers lntellectual buffet For more information, contact James Wang at 793-3708. The SSU Economics Club and the Upsilon Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon Is sponsoring a series of noontime Computing Services offers software upgrades lectures to provide timely, expert information on economic sSU'S computer Services has announced the upgrades issues. The series of "lntellectual buffets," held from 12:30- of the Wordperfect 5.1 and SPSS/PC+ 3.1 software packages 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, include: The charge for upgrading Wordperfect 5.0 to 5.1 is $5. -"Income Shares, Institutions and Business Cycles," Adil Manuals are available at $24. A new Wordperfect 5.1 Mouhammed, asslstant professor of economics, Feb. 21, PAC installation carries a charge of $29 and the manual is $40. conference room H; For upgrades and installations, please call Dixie Vaught -"Regional Economic Development," Michael Farmer, or Rick Usman at 786-6549. vice president, economic development, Springfield Chamber of Commerce. March 7, PAC 3G; Gonulsen signs five from Triton -"Perspectives on the Global Economy," Gary Gardiner, Sangamon State ~nlversit~soccer coach Aydln Gonulsen associate professor management, March 21, PAC conference has announced that five players from Triton Community room E; College In River Grove have signed to play with the SSU -The State of the State,' Robert Brock, deputy director, Prairie Stars this season. Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission, April 4, PAC Triton Community College was 184 this year," Gonulsen conference room E and sald. They were the only community college in the country -"Public Investment. Budget Deficit and Economic this year that did not allow a single goal. I felt it was extremely Growth in the U.S.,' Baker Slddlquee, assistant professor of Imperativeto sign these players to assure us a winning season economics, April 18, PAC conference room H. this year. I wasn't sure I could sign them ail, but somehow we managed it," he said. Lewitzky to perform at SSU Friday Joining the Prairie Stars will be goalie Chris Gusloff, The Lewitzky Dance Company brings the magic of mldfleiders Rick Fuderer and Chuck Equez, fullback Chuck dance to the Sangamon State University Auditorium, Friday, Gries and forward Danny Yonan. Feb. 16. at 8:15 p.m. Gonulsen sald he has already signed 13 players for this Beiia Lewitzky established the Lewitzky Dance Company year's team including six All-Americans. Gonulsen said he in 1966 on the west coast at a time when it was both plans to sign three or more additional players to complete the . fashionable and dangerous for a dance company not to be team's roster. based in New York. Lewitzky stood strong behind her decision to locate in Los Angeles and has been the leading Adkins to discuss The Conceptual Brain representative of modern dance for more than five decades. A sabbatical presentation by Joel Adkins, professor of The company is trained to strength and dexterity and the psychology, will be held at noon on Monday, Feb. 19, in PAC dancers have been praised by the press for their technically conference room H. formidable, exuberant and sensitive performances. Adklns will discuss The Conceptual Brain, a book For the last three years, Lewitzky has been completed during his sabbatical that addresses neural models choreographing a trio of works entitled 'Impressions" based of brain function, focusing on the logic of representation. His upon the works of visual artists. "Impresslons 3," which will be talk will consist primarily of proposed principles of brain one of the pieces performed Feb. 16, Is based on the works function. of German painter Paul Wee. Other pieces to be performed include "Five," choreographed by Lewitzky In 1975, and "8 Dancers/8 Lights,' a playground of strong dance where neon Faculty/stafl activities lights glow like misplaced halos. AYDiN GONULSEN, athletic director and soccer coach, Tickets for the Lewitzky Dance Company are available gave a presentation, "What it means to be an American," to the for $10.50, $12.50 and $13.50 by calling the SSU ticket office Taylorviiie Klwanis Club in January. During his speech. at 217/786-6160. Gonulsen discussed leaving Turkey in the early 1960s and coming to the U.S. with only a high school diploma and no Activities wrap up Black History Month ability to speak or understand English. To continue the celebration of Black History Month, JON McCONNELL, director of public safety, was recently SSU's African American Student Organization has planned chairman of the Crime Prevention Commlssion Mobile Team several events for the remainder of the month including: Training Unit #20. The commission is responsible to, and -"Before You Marry,' presented by SSU student Tanya serves law enforcement agencies in Cass, Logan, Mason, Cheatham, 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, PAC Studio Theatre; Menard, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott counties. Its primary -Film festival, noon2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, and responsibilities involve the formulation of policies and priorities Wednesday, Feb. 28, PAC conference room E; to improve law enforcement training throughout the seven -African American art exhibit featuring nationally known county region. artists and the complete works of Annie Lee, now through Wednesday, Feb. 28; PAC main concourse; Hellos -African Dance Workshop presented by Hameedah Carr, MARVEL, Space Administrator I, Services 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb, 22, PAC Studlo Theatre, Master EVAN RENN* E'ectric1an9Physical 'Iant drummer Gldeon Midawo Aloewoyle from Chicago's American '. Conservatory of Music will make a guest appearance; -Gospel Festival, 48p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 24. PAC Studio Goodbyes Theatre and ROBERT KIRCHGESNER, Mgmt Analyst Programmer, MISICS -Closing Reception, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, PAC LOIS SMITH, Word Processing Operator. Student Services Studio Theatre.

C&n&r Feb 15 Thu Patton Park groundbreaking ceremony 11 a.m., north of Brookens Feb 15 Thu 'Before You Marry' 5-7 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Feb 15 Thu "Islam and World Peace" 7 p.m., PAC conference room H Feb 16 Frl Sweetheart formal dance 8 p.m.-I a.m., Holiday Inn East Feb 16 Frl Lewitzky Dance Company 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Feb 17 Sat UNlX Operating Seminar 10:30 a.m., G-33 Feb 20 Tue "Change In the Communist World" noon, Downtown Center

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9243 1 Volume 6, Number 24 Office of University Relations Jean Richards February 22, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor Great Decisions workshops set Recognition dinner planned "Great Declsions 1990," a nationwide study and Plans are being made for the Sangamon State University discussion program, wlll be offered at SSU's Downtown Center staff recognition dinner. beginning Tuesday, March 20. According to personnel records, the following staff The program, to be held from noon-1 p.m. on eight members have completed 10 years of continuous service at consecutive Tuesdays, provides a way for people in SSU: Dale Abeln, Carolyn Bardos, Loretta Chambers. Gerlinde communities across the United States to learn more about Coates, Nancy Ford, Norma Funk, Ola Mae Hale, Linda Jen. world affairs and to participate In the democratic process. Nancy Rachelle, Carol Spence, Linda Squires, Dixie Vaught Class partlclpantswlll receive briefing books prepared by and Phyllis Wilson. the Foreign Pollcy Association (FPA) In which experts on Completing 15 years of continuous service are: Rich international affalrs provide impartial, concise, readable articles Bradley. Sue Dozier, Caroline Gherardini, William Hickerson, on current foreign policy Issues. In addition to discussion, Edgar Hoover, James Newbanks, Felix Roth and Joe Scott. each session will give students the chance to send opinion John Doyle. Pearl Mounce and Drena Stickel have ballots to the FPA office in Washington, D.C. Through these completed 20 years of continuous service. ballots, students' opinions, along with others from across the If vou feel that vou should be on this list or know of nation, will be forwarded to appropriate government officials. somedne that might be eligible, please call Nadine Sisti at 786- Stephen Schwark, assistant professor of political 6793 before Friday, March 2, to be included at the recognition studies, will teach the course which includes sessions on the dinner. Third World arms bazaar, the United Nations, the Palestinian question and global warming. For more information, contact Continuing Education at PAR applications due April 1 7866073. Sangamon State University's Public Affairs Reporting Students who wish to earn two hours of academic credit (PAR) Program is now accepting applications for the 1990-91 upon completion of this course, should call the Office of academic year. The objective of the year-long, master's Admissions and Records at 7866174. degree program is to graduate men and women who specialize in news coverage of governmental affairs Students plan march on capitol Applications must be received by Sunday, April 1. Interns earn a stipend of $550 per month and tuition is waived during the An environmental student group at Sangamon State internship. University is organizing a march on the state capitol to The program has been directed since 1974 by Professor promote recycling and the protection of national parks. The Bill Miller, who spent 25 years as a reporter covering Illinois march is slated for Monday, Feb. 26. state government. Miller has received numerous awards Students Allied for a Greener Earth (SAGE) is workina to including the 1989 "iliinoisan of the Year" given by the lllinois gather students from Illinois to rally to tl;e clearcuing News Broadcasters Association for his work in journalism of national forests and to encouraae reduction of the demand education and freedom of information. for trees, according to SAGE me6ber Renee Robinson. The PAR program also draws on the talents of many SSU Students interested in participating in the march are faculty members with expertise in such fields as public asked to wear green and meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Old State budgeting, political science and communication, as well as Capitol Plaza, Robinson said. For additional information, professional journalists and state officials to present students contact Robinson at 7866720 or 529-7431. with a well-rounded program to bridge the academic and professional areas. Gov. James R. Thompson said, "I think it is one of the Patton Park dedication held most important programs in the country. You can tell that by Calling it a "gracious and unselfish act of public sewice," the talent it produces by the end of the year. I think it is fair university President Durward Long expressed the university's to say that I and members of my press staff uniformly regard gratitude during the dedication for the Fred J. Patton Park on the graduates of the program as not only exceptionally well Feb. 22. trained but as reporters of uniformly high quality." The park is made possible by a gift from Kathryn Patton, Started in 1972 by Paul Simon, now a U.S. senator, the widow of the late Patton, who also informed the audience at program has turned out a host of fine journalists. Of the 276 the ceremony that the scholarship fund set up by the Pattons students who have gone through the program since its would be perpetual. inception, 21 1 are with the media or in media-related fields, Patton said the park was a dream come true. "We including the Associated Press, the Washington Post, the started working on the plans In 1977 and it's been a dream for Chicago Tribune, U.S. News and World Report. Reuters a long, long time. i might have a few words to say," she (Moscow) and the San Francisco Chronicle. Broadcast added, "but this is overwhelming." graduates are working for KPNX-TV, Phoenix; WFTV-TV. Springfield Mayor Ossie Langfelder said, "I want to thank Orlando; WMAR-N, Baltimore and WHO in Des Moines. Mrs. Patton for her gift. The university means a lot to Miller said. "We are looking for students who are good Springfield. It enhances our community and her gift enhances writers, have a good academic record, are interested in both the university and the community. Mrs. Patton's efforts," covering the news of government and politics and are motivated toward a career in journalism." he said, "will help get more people involved in Sangamon State." For additional information, contact Bill Miller, Director. Long said construction would begin as soon as the Public Affairs Reporting Program, PAC 429a. Sangamon State University, Springfield, Ill., 62794-9243, or call 786-6535. weather allowed. Food pantry receives thanks Plans for '91 intersession underway Earlier this month Sangamon State's food pantry Faculty members interested In helping to plan the 1991 committee received a letter from Kathy Howell, director of intersession on the 200th anniversary of the Bili of Rights are Kumler Neighborhood Ministries. Invited to a planning meeting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 in "Because of donations like yours, we have been able to PAC 30. assist many families and Individuals In our community,' Howell For more information, contact Larry Golden at 786-6646 said in the letter. "Each year the number of those In need or Frank Kopecky at 786-6343. increases. In 1989 we were able to assist over 9,000 Students who would like to enroll In the 1990 intersession. indlvlduals with emergency food. That was an increase of "The Global Economy and the Decline of the Nation State." 1,000 more people than In the previous year. Wihout your and earn two hours of PAC credit, should register by calling support," the letter stated, "we could not fill these ever- the Office of Admissions and Records at 786-6174.This year's increasing needs. Your generosity shows real love and lntersesslon Is scheduled for March 1 1-17. concern for the less fortunate. Thanks for caring." Donations for the food pantry will be collected on Catch "Me and My Girl" March 4 Thursday, March 1. Donations of non-perishable food items Marine Bank's Broadway Showcase brings the smash hit can be left at any campus drop location. Monetary gifts can "Me and My Girl" to the stage of the Sangamon State be made at the bursar's office at any time. University Auditorium fortwo performances on Sunday. March 4, at 2 and 7 p.m. ISA to hold food sale today "Me and My Girl" is the delightful tale of Bill Snibson, a Leave the brown bag at home. Today's your chance to Cockney boy from the Lambeth section of London, who partake of international delicacies as the International Student discovers that he has Inherited an earldom and all its wealth Association sponsors its food sale from noon until 1 p.m. at The audience sees Bili clash with the aristocracy while trying the PAC cafeteria concourse. to stay true to his roots and his working class girlfriend Sally Thisthree-timeTonyAward-winning production is a revival Deadline for Cates Scholarship approaches of the original "Me and My Girl" that ran for 1,646 performances in London during the 1930s. The original show This spring semester marks the first time that the $500 closed only after the theater in which it was playing was Joe Cates Memorial Scholarship will be awarded and entries bombed and destroyed during World War II. are due in the English program office, Brookens 375, by 5 p.m. As a result of the growing popularity in the 1980s of Noel on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Gray's work, his son, Richard Armitage, decided to bring "Me Valerie Galowitsch Cates, who graduated from and My Girl" back to the stage. Since the original script had Sangamon State in 1983, created the scholarship in memory been destroyed with the theater, Armitage found that of her husband. recreating the show would be no small task and finding a Entrants should read his short story "Shameless Tears" producer to take the risk would be even more difficult. It took which is on reserve in Brookens Library under English 100 and a lot of hard work and little luck, but Armitage was finally able write a short story, a short play, a brief essay or a poem to revive "Me and My Girl.' inspired by its theme. Still unable to find financial backing, Armitage and his For more information, contact Dennis Camp or Jackie sons set about producing the show themselves and, with a Jackson at 7866778. llttle help from people who still held fond memories of the original production,'they were able to bring "Me and My Girl" "Blithe Spirit" to haunt SSU stage back to life. The Asolo Theatre Company brings Noel Coward's "Me and My Girl" started its current sell-out run on fabulously funny play, "Blithe Spirit," to the Sangamon State Broadway In August 1986 and is still going strong This University Auditorium on Sunday, February 25, at 7 p.m. boisterous comedy is filled with spectacular costumes and set "Blithe Spirit," a high-style comedy, centers around changes that take you from palatial manors to the back streets novelist Charles Condomine, his second wife and their spirit- of London. raising adventures. While working on a new book, Charles Tickets are $12.50, $14.50 and $15.50 for the matinee and decides to invite Mme. Arcatl, a medium from a nearby village, $15.50. $17.50 and $18.50 for the evening performance to lead a seance. Disturbed with the skepticism of Charles, she Discounts are available for students, senior citizens, children proves her occult powers in a most unforgettable manner. and groups. Tickets may be ordered by calling 786-6160. Mme. Arcati succeeds only too well in her plan and evokes the Student rush tickets are available with a valid student spirit of Charles' first wife, Elvira. The pranks Elvira pulls on identificationcard one-half hour before show time at $8 for the Charles are all part of her plot to reunite them. Her tricks make matinee and $9 for the evening performance. for a hilarlousiy funny evening. The Asolo Theatre Company Is a professional company Faculty/staff activities based at the Asoio Center for the Performing Arts in Florida. STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educational The company, throughout its 29-year history, has worked administration, will be one of the speakers during a panel closely with the Florida State University Theatre Department. discussion on "Effective School Board Meetings." The panel Springfield audiences enjoyed the Asolo Theatre Company discussion will be part of the Illinois Association of School last February in Agatha Christie's "Toward Zero." Boards' Abe Lincoln Dinner and Conference Meeting on Noel Coward, one of the foremost literary craftsmen of Thursday, March 22, at the New Holland-Middietown Middle this century, authored numerous plays, books, movies, School. musicals, novels and short stories. This talented gentleman also took to the stage with equal ease both as a performer DAVID EVERSON, professor of political studies and public and director. He is perhaps best known for his plays which affairs, has been elected to the executive committee of the include "Private Lives' and "Conversation Piece." "Blithe Spirit" State Politics Group of the American Political Science opened In war-shattered London In July 1941 and attained Association (APSA). such phenomenal popularity that it ran for nearly five years. Noel Coward himself originated the role of Charles RON MICHAELSON, adjunct professor of political studies Condomine. and executive director of the Illinois State Board of Elections, Tickets for "Blithe Spirit" are available for $10.50, $12.50 was recently elected national chairman of the Council on and $13.50. Tickets may be purchased by calling the SSU Governmental Ethics Laws. The council is a unit of the Council , ticket office at 7866160. There are also discounts avaiiable for on State Governments and brings together representatives children, senior citizens. students and groups. Student rush from the United States and Canada to address issues of tickets, at $8 each. are available with a valid student campaign finance, official ethics and lobbying. identification one-half hour before curtain time. G&n&, Feb 22 Thu iSA Food Sale noon, PAC cafeteria Feb 22 Thu African Dance Workshop 5-7 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Feb 23 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Feb 24 Sat Gospel Festival 4-6 p.m., PAC Studio Theatre Feb 28 Wed Bookstore closed for inventory Feb 28 Wed Closing reception for Black History Month 5-7 p.m.. PAC Studio Theatre

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567 The deadllne for nPwS itnrns is Tuosrin\/ r,r.nn prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursrlav SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, L 62794-9243. Volume 6, Number 25 Office of University Relations Jean Richards March 1, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Comptroller debate planned Recycling project expands. Three Democratic candidates for state comptroller will Beginning today, March 1, SSU's Purchasing Department, debate Tuesday, March 6, at Sangamon State University's Payroll. Accounting, Facility Services and the Auditorium Brookens Auditorium. offices will begin recycling white offlce paper. The debate, scheduled for 7 p.m., is sponsored by the "Hopefully, the recycling project will be expanded to the Political Studies Student Association (POSSA) and the entire campus," said Bob Raebig, one of the project's President's Office. organizers. On Feb. 1, the pilot project began with its first Candidates Woods Bowman, Shawn Collins and Bill participants which Included the President's Office, Financial Sarto have agreed to participate in the debate, according to Aid and the School of Public Affairs and Administration. Donald Barber, president of POSSA. 'We look forward to The purpose of the project is to reduce the amount of sponsoring this event and letting the people of lllinois gain an office paper from the waste stream, according Raebig. opportunity to review the candidates who are vying for the Beginning today recycling containers will also be placed at all Democratic slot on the ballot,Varber said. "Although Dawn photocopying stations on campus, he said. Clark Netsch declined the opportunity to attend because of If any other SSU departments would like to become scheduling conflicts, this event will be of great benefi to the involved in this student-initiatedproject, contact Raebig at 786- candidates, the Sangamon State University community and the 6654 or Renee Robinson, 786-6720, for more information. people of the state," Barber added. Bill Miller, director of SSU's Public Affairs Reporting Financial aid available to adult students program, will serve as moderator of the debate. If current enrollment trends continue, adults older than Media panelists for the debate are Rich Bradley, news director, WSSU; Janet Hochstadter, news director, the traditional 18- to 22-year-old student will make up the WCVS/WFMB; William Kemp, reporter, Illinois Times, and majority of students on college campuses by the mid-1990s. Scott Stevens, reporter, WICS-N. 'These adults should be aware that millions of financial aid The debate is free and open to the public. dollars are available to help them continue their education." according to Larry Matejka, executive director of the lllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). SSU News wins press awards Probably the best financial aid resource for adults is their The SSU News staff captured 11 awards, including one place of employment, Matejka said. "Many companies offer for general excellence, in the 1989-90 lllinois College Press their employees tuition assistance in the form of grants, loans Association contest, sponsored by the Chicago Tribune. and tuition reimbursement benefits. In addition, many labor Winners were announced at the annual convention in Chicago unions have negotiated tuition assistance into their contracts. Feb. 23-24. The financial needs of adults returningto school are beginning The News staff, headed by General Manager Cheryl to be recognized in the work place. Briggs, won an honorable mention, equivalent to fourth, for "If additional assistance is needed, adult students should general excellence in the nondaily newspaper competition. apply for financial aid. There is no age limit involved with the Newspapers from 15 Illinois colleges and universities were eligibilityforfinancialassistance," Matejka continued."Students entered. Millikin University's Decaturian captured first place. need to talk to the financial aid administrator at the school Briggs also won second in editorial writing. they plan to attend and fill out the appropriate financial aid The News staff had its strongest showing in the news form. Aid is usually available for both full- and part-timestudy." story category. Paul Wagner captured first place while Sean ISAC administers 12 financial assistance programs, Noble took second. including grants and loans. In the coming year, ISAC will offer Dan Moran and Mike Turley each won honorable an additional loan program for middle-income students that mentions for headline writing. will not be need-based. In photography, Kevin Jones won an honorable mention Additional information about financial assistance can be for feature photos, and Garrett Overheul and Heather Nash obtained by contacting SSU's Financial Assistance Office at garnered third place in the photo essay category. 786-6724 or by calling the ISAC at 708/948-8550. Nash also shared an honorable mention with Briggs and ISAC has also developed a brochure to assist adults who other staff members for the design and content of the paper's plan to return to school. For a copy of "Map to the Future: opinion pages in the open category, which is open to the Returning to School," call ISAC or write to ISAC, Attention: states' seven daily campus newspapers in addition to the 15 Client Services, Returning Student Brochure, 106 Wilmot Road, non-dailies. Deerfield, Ill., 60015. Michael Tirpak also finished strongly in the highly competitive open categories. He won an honorable mention "Friendraiser '90" scheduled for critical review of film and took third place in graphic WSSU, Sangamon State's public radio station, will ask illustration for his cartoon map of the SSU campus. SSU News adviser Mary Bohlen said she is proud of the listeners to call in their pledges during Spring Friendraiser 'SO. staff's accomplishments. 'The entire campus can take pride in March 1-6. these awards, which reflect well on Sangamon State students," The station has set a goal of $15,000 and will stop the on- she said. 'The staff's hard work and dedication to producing air fundraiser as soon as the goal is reached. a quality campus newspaper, against formidable odds (such This year WSSU's celebrates its 15th anniversary and, as as working on a campus with mostly part-time, commuting a special bonus, pledgers will receive a special edition booklet, students), have been recognizedand rewarded by professional "15 Years of Fine Tuned Radio," which traces the growth of WSSU from its planning stages in 1975 to the present. judges." To make a pledge during Friendraiser, call 786-6524 More to Kodo than drums Learn more about credit for prior learning The electrifying energy of Kodo comes to the Sangamon Two informationalmeetlngsabout receivingcredit for prior State University Auditorium, Saturday, March 10, at 8:15 p.m. learning have been scheduled for this semester. The Japanese percussion company, Kcdo, has been Credit for prior learning enables qualified undergraduate captivating audiences for the last nine years. The company and graduate students to receive academic credlt for college- performs not only on drums, but has also integrated other level learning acqulred outside the classroom. instruments, such as a bamboo xylophone, gong, bamboo The first meetingwill be held 12:15-1 p.m., Monday, March flute and wooden cracker, as well as Including dance and 19, at the Downtown Center, Room 104. mime, into its thrilling performance. The second rneetlng will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m.. The company's performance and way of life center on Wednesday, April 4, at Brookens 41 1 Lounge. the playing and study of 'Yaiko" (the traditional Japanese drum). The members of Kodo live communally on Sado Island Job search tips offered in the Sea of Japan. When the company Is not touring, time is spent studying, practicing and exercising to develop the Career Services is sponsoring a workshop. "Getting that strength and skill needed for performances. job: Tips from faculty on the job search," from 830 a.m.-noon, The members of Kodo not only play the "taikoVn Friday, March 2, in L-50. performance but are responsible for the construction of the For more information call 786-6508. drums. An excellent example of their skills and craftsmanship is the 900-pound drum used in their performance which is "Grow" support group forming at SSU carved from the trunk of a single tree. The Counseling Center is offering the development of a Kodo has performed throughout the world. Their first "grow' support group at Sangamon State. "Grow,' a mutual performance was in 1981 at the Berlin Festival where the help group, will offer help and support to people who audience called for an hour of encores. Since that time the experience depression, anxiety attacks, job burn-out, company has traveled to Great Britain, Canada, France, relationship problems, life crlsls or grief issues, or those who Burundi, Nigeria, Sudan, China, Korea, Japan and the United feel overwhelmed by school or life issues. States. A "grow' support group workshop will be held at 7 p.m. This is how The New York Times described Kodo in a on Wednesday, March 21, at the Cox House. Guest speakers recent interview: "Traditional rituals recast as theater and will introduce the philosophy behind "grow' and then the contemporary thoughts about ancient instruments both figure support group will meet at this time on a weekly basis. in Kodo's performance which Includes ancient and modern For more information, contact Joan Jombla at 544-5010. compositions. Yet with tense, angular postures, with stylized, frozen gestures and, in one playful piece, with animal-like Secretaries plans educational program scampering and slithering, Kodo reminds its audience, above The Abraham Lincoln Chapter of Professional Secretaries all, that its music is a matter of flesh and blood, wood and International (PSI) will present its 35th annual workshop on stretched skin. Kodo can raise the roof, but the group can Wednesday, April 4, at the Holiday Inn East in Springfield. also show extraordinary finesse." Speaker Eileen Montgomery will discuss management According to the Spectator in Toronto, "Kodo is more skills and how to use them to improve performance. than a few near-naked men whaling the daylights out of some The registration fee for PSI members is $35, $40 for non- cowhide. Over two hours, the versatile Japanese troupe members. Student registration fee is $15. offered a diversified concert that incorporated 20 or so The deadline to register is Monday, March 26. different percussion instruments. Flamboyant and bombastic For more information, contact Bonnie Malcor at 786-6770. drummina aot the crowd most easilv enthused. but the unison control Gf-the drummers was readily apparent in quiet moments--soquiet you had to hold your breath to hear them. Child Care Center announces summer hours Particularly haunting were solos on the harp-like koto, one SSU's Child Care Center will be open from 8 a.m.-5:30 especially reflective in combination with the soft p.m. from Monday, May 14, to Friday, July 27. accompaniment of a steel drum. Once experienced, Kodo Rates will be $2 each hour, $40 for the halfday rate (5 cannot be forgotten." halfdays) or $65 for the fullday rate (5 full days). No drop-in The Sunday Boston Globe says, "Kodo is a group with service will be offered. A $15 art fee is required of all parents. such virtuosity, humor and emotional power that it defies A payment schedule is available. description. The ensemble gave a performance that will stand The summer session will feature two field trips each week as a musical high point for some time. Kodo commanded the and age-appropriate arts and crafts. stage with a mix of theater and musical expertise that kept All summer contracts must be finalized no later than the audience enthralled." Friday, April 27, and space is limited, so call 786-6610 as soon The Daily News In New York wrote, "If you miss this as possible. brilliant troupe you will never realize an almost indescribable experience." Facuity/staff activities A belief in ancient Japan is that each village does not The January/February 1990 issue of the Illinois School have geographical boundaries, but rather that the village Board Journal, includes a brief summary of the efforts of extends as far as the sound of the "talko" will carry. With this STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educational current world tour, Kodo is attempting to bring the sound of administration, to introduce and pass a bill in the 86th General the drum to the entire planet as a symbol that we are not just Assembly. The article is entitled "What One Person Can Do members of a single village, but that we all belong to a larger With One Word." community, the world community. Tickets are $11.50, $13.50 and $14.50 with children's DAVID O'GORMAN, professor of business administration. tickets being half-price. Tickets can be ordered by calling the has a caselteaching note entitled "Hanson Engineers SSU ticket office at 217/786-6160. Discounts are also available Incorporated"included in the 1989 edition of AnnualAdvances for senior citizens and groups. Student rush tickets are in Business Cases, the journal of the Midwest Society for available one-half hour before show time for $7 to students Case Research. This journal is listed in the fifth edition of with valid identification. Cabeli's Directory of Publishing Opportunities inBusiness and Economics.

March 2 Fri "Getting that job" 8:30 a.m., L-50 March 2 Fri Intersession '91 planning meeting 1:30 p.m., PAC 3D March 6 Tue "The Peace Corps at 30: New Challenges for America" noon. Downtown Center March 6 Tue Comptroller debate 7 p.m., Brookens Auditorium March 7 Wed "Regional Economic Development" 12:30 p.m., PAC 3G March 9 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 March 9 Fri Staff Senate meeting 1030 a.m., L-29

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. NO Weekly will be published on March 15. Have a great spring break. SRNGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD. 11 62794-9243. Volume 6, Number 26 Office of University Relations Jean Richards March 8, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor lnternational festival returns Bristow named EOM If you've been hankering for a tasty helping of phau Sandy Bristow, a stenographer Ill who observes her sixth bhaji, raita or chlcken tikka, Sangamon State University's 13th anniversary with Sangamon State University this month, has Annual Internatlonal Celebration will be dishing up these and been selected the university's employee of the month for other exotic delicacies on Sunday, April 1. March. The internationalStudent Association at Sangamon State A Virden resident, Bristow serves as secretary for the continues this popular annual event with this year's theme, Community Arts. Legal Studles and Public Affairs Reporting "Languages Around The World." and Invites you to embark programs. upon an exciting journey to lnternational understanding. In Bill Miller, director of the Public Affairs Reporting Program, addition to the delicious lnternational foods, exciting resented the award to Bristow at a rece~tionheld at the entertainment, cultural exhibits and a glimpse into how people university's Public Affalrs Center on March 2:"Sandy has been communicate around the world will highlight this year's a wonderful secretary and she's never let us down." Miller said. festivai. Bristow was nominaied for the award by several people. Miller Tickets for the festival, which wiii be held in the said, and "we can't think of anyone who is more deserving." university's Public Affairs Center, from 4-8 p.m., are $7 for the "Sandy deserves the employee of the month award every pubiic and $4 for students. A $1 discount will apply for groups month," said Joan Lolmaugh who directs the Community Arts of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased from the bursar's Management Program. office, located in the lower level of the Public Affairs Center. A "I feel highly honored to receive this kind of recognition," limited number of tickets wiii be available at the door. Bristow said later. "I've been with my faculty for six years and The ticket price includes an eclectic assortment of foods I have kind of adopted them as a family. I think they're terrific from around the world including phau bhaji, a vegetable stew people--terrific to work for and terrific to work with." from India; raita, a Indian yogurt salad; chicken tikka from The employee of the month award goes to permanent Pakistan; lamb shish kabobs, rice tabule and baklava from the employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional Arabic countries; egg rolls from China and Taiwan; an service through their work and exhibii a positive and Hispanic dish caiied arroz con dulce; and goadnan, a fish dish supportive attitude. from Thaiiand. Food will be served from 4-6 p.m. As employee of the month, Bristow receives special Entertainment at the festival includes the Lion Dance, parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to Chinese foik dances, Gujarah foik dances, Dabkeh Arabian folk be chosen Sangamon State University employee of the year. dances and Roaest Jarah folk dances. Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers Cultural exhibits this year will feature India, Malaysia, and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of Pakistan, Taiwan, China, Puerto Rlco, Columbia, El Salvador, past employees of the month. Mexico, Thaiiand, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Cameroon. SSU to host business video conference Also this year the SSU African American Student Find out from top corporate training directors what they Organization will participate in the entertainment and have an exhibit at the festivai. want and need from higher education when Sangamon State The festival is co-sponsored by SSU's international University and Lincoln Land Community College sponsor Student Association, the lnternational Student Office and the "Doing Business With Business," a live, interactive video Student Activities Committee. conference, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, March 15, in PAC 3 J. Panelists include Anthony Carnevale, chief economist, American Society for Training and Development; J. Alexander WSSU meets goal early Doyle, president, Micro Machining Inc.; Badi Foster, Aetna Institute for Corporate Education; Mary Lou Nugent, director, "What was so nice this year was that our goal was met Coors Brewing/Regis College Partnership; and Carol Aslanian, so easily without any special incentives," said Rob Gordon, director, Office of Adult Learning Services, the College'Board. general manager at WSSU, Sangamon State's pubiic radio For more information, contact Leroy Jordan at 786-6540. station. The station had set a goal of $15,000 for its "Friendraiser Conference for office professionals set '90" and reached its goal at 11:lO a.m., March 5, a day and a half before the on-air fundraiser was scheduled to end. "Open Lines: Making the Communication Connection" will , "We couldn't do this without the help of our community be the theme of the 4th Biennial Conference for Office volunteers. This year we had more than 80 peopie come in to Professionalsto be held Wednesday, April 25, at the University the station to answer phones and help pitch. Their efforts plus of illinois at Urbana-Champaign. our regular staff working overtime just made the whole thing Sangamon State is one of 22 institutional sponsors of the possible," Gordon said. one-day conferencewhichwill provide professional enrichment "WSSU is depending more and more on this source of for women employed in the public sector in Illinois including revenue to pay on-going costs. This money is becoming more women who hold positions such as office manager, important, and as costs go up, we'll continue to rely more and administrative assistant or aide and senior secretary in more on our on-air fund raising," Gordon said, adding that institutions of higher education. about 8 percent of the station's budget comes from The registration fee of $79 ($69 before Tuesday, April 17) "Friendraisers." includes two general sessions, three workshop sessions, Gordon also said many peopie who caiied to make a exhibits, continental breakfast, breaks and sack lunch. pledge were first-time contributors which helps to increase the For more information call Carol Bloemer at 786-6533 or stat~on'smembership (1.600). Emily Schirding at 786-6634. MIG delegation places second Men's tennis team begins season SSU's Model Illinois Government Association placed Sangamon State University's men's tennis team kicked off second in the large delegation voting at a simulation of Illinois its season March 2 with a win against Parkland Community government held Feb. 28-March 3 at the state capitol. College, 6-3. This year SSU's delegation year was headed by Donald Representing the Prairie Stars thls season are Terrence Barber, who, in his role as attorney general, organized the Jones, Jeff Lhtlejohn. John O'Halloran. Anthony Patrick, moot court competition. Rob Newbold, as lieutenant governor, Radames Torres, Greg Vaughn. was responsible for the partlcipatlon of lobbyists and The next home match will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 9, journalists and also assisted with organizing the moot court against Jefferson Community College. Fans can also catch competition. Ed Peck presided over the House of. some tennis action when the Prairie Starts meet Harper Representative as speaker. Community College at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, at the "It was a resounding success for the Sangamon State SSU courts. delegation," Barber said. "We want to especially thank Dave Everson who served as our faculty adviser and Craig Brown Sailing clublteam sets first meeting who helped with this year's delegation.' Sangamon State's salting club and team will hold its first Other SSU delegates included House Majority Leader meeting/lesson of the new year at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 22. Dennis Poshard, Clerk of the House Kendra Washburn. in E-22. Parliamentarian for the Speaker Tom Frasier and Carrie Serati Anyone wishing to learn to sail Is welcome. For more who sewed as chief of staff for the lieutenant governor. information, call Frances Lachowicz at 529-3965. Other delegates who sewed as legislators of either party in the House or Senate included James Smylie, Claudia Faculty/staff activities Emken, Judson DeVore and Nita Blumenstock. Kurt Moser STUART ANDERSON. professor emeritus of educational sewed as the nightly anchor for MIG-TV. administration, and other members of the Springfield Public Poshard and Washburn were also elected to serve as Schools davoround safetv task force recommended that next year's governor and comptroller, respectively. approxi&tei~$3b3M),M)O in improvements be made to the district's elementary schod playgrounds. The task force's Counseling Center to hold workshop on loss report was presented at the Feb. 19 school board meeting The purpose of an upcoming workshop on loss "is to and was the subject of an article, 'Improvements Slated for help participants learn about loss as an integral part of the Schod Playgrounds," In the Feb. 20 issue of The State human experlence and about the grieving process as It relates Journal-Register. to all kinds of loss, not just the loss of a loved one, but divorce, handicap, illness, moving or the loss of a job," DIANE KRIDER, assistant professor of communication, according to Judy Ruff, graduate assistant at SSU's presented a research paper on "The Use of Forelgn Magazines Counseling Center. as an Educational Tool In the Intercultural Communication The workshop will be held 6-9 p.m., Friday, arch 23, Course" at the 7th Annual Internatlonal/lntercultural and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 24. The cost Is $5. Communlcation Convention in Miami on Feb. 22. For more information, contact Ruff at 786-6678. On Feb. 16, Krider and 17 students from the ' CommunlcationProgram attended the St. Louis Chapter of the Religious leader to visit SSU American Marketing Association Convention in St. Louis. Imam Siraj Wahhaj, leader of the Muslim drug patrols "Marketing in A Competitive Environment' was the theme for and the imam of Tacqua Mosque In Brooklyn, will visit the the convention which included speakers from Southwest campus of Sangamon State University on Wednesday. March Airlines. Wineworld, Pepsiand southwestern Bell Corporation. 21. Students also attended career seminars in marketina, public During his visit, Wahhaj will discuss his experience with relations, health care and advertising while other students Brooklyn's Muslim community's drug patrols. "War on Drugs: participated in tours of Anheuser-Bush, KMOV-TV and D'Arcy Muslim-American Experience Since Malcolm X to Brooklyn's Maslus Benton & Bowies. Drug Patrols," will be presented at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, at Brookens Auditorium. MARY CARLIN McNElL WSSU's city reporter and At noon on Wednesday, March 21. Wahhaj will discuss producer, has been selected by National Public Radio to serve "Malcolm X: Islam and Muslim in the Civil Rights Movement." a one-month internshipthls summer as an assistant producer The program will be held at the Publlc Affalrs Center's Studio at their national news desk in Washington, D.C. Fiveapplicants Theatre. are chosen each year from across the United States. Both programs are open to the public. In lieu of an admission fee, those attending are asked to bring a canned CARYL MOY, professor of child, family and community food item which will be donated to the university's food pantry services. was invited to Washinaton. D.C.. to the annual program. conference of the American ~ssociationof'sex Educators, Wahhaj's visit is being sponsored by the Muslim Counselors and Thera~ists to present the workshop Students Association at Sangamon State University and the "Supervision of Sex ~hera~~practise" on Feb. 19. African American Student Organization. For more information, contact the Muslim Students CHRIS NARCISSE, convener and associate professor. Association at 529-6770. child, family and community services, presented a workshop. "Enhancing Writing Skills," at the Annual Conference of the "HMS Pinafore" to set sail March 16 llllnols Association of Minorities in Government, Feb. 16-17. Gilbert and Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore," sponsored by On March 3, Narcisse was elected to the board of Central Illinois Light Company, will come to the Sanqamon directors of the Family Service Center of Sangamon County. State University Auditorium, ~riday,March 16, at 8:15 p.m. Opera A La Carte, performing "HMS Pinafore" as part of LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor of its 20th anniversary celebration, was founded by the British mathematics and teacher education, was a speaker at the Gilbert and Sullivan expert, Richard Sheldon. Prior to the Southern Section Mathematics Conference held on the performance, Sheldon, who will also portray Sir Joseph Porter, campus of Southern lllinois University at Carbondale, Feb. 15. will discuss the music of Gilbert and Sullivan and "HMS He presented a paper, "Integrating Calculators into the Pinafore" at 7:15 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Mathematics Classroom."His presentationand the conference Tickets are $13.50, $15.50 and $16.50 and may be was well received with 536 mathematics educators in purchased by calling the SSU ticket office at 786-6160. attendance.

Crrkrutnr March 9 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a m., Brookens 333 March 9 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 March 9 Fri Men's tennis team vs. Jefferson Community College 2 p.m.. SSU March 10 Sat Kodo 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium March 14 Wed AERho brown bag - "Job Interviewing Techniques" noon, PAC conference room F March 15 Thu "Doing Business with Business'' 11 a.m., PAC 3J March 16 Fri "HMS Pinafore" 8:15 p m , SSU Auditorium March 19 Mon Credit for prior learning informational meeting Downtown Center March 20 Tue Men's tennis team vs. Harper Commun~tyCollege 2:30 p.m.. SSU March 21 Wed "Perspectives on the Global Economy" 12.30 p.m.. PAC conference room E March 21 Wed Grow support group workshop 7 p.m.. Cox House '.Send new tlerns about lacully, itan, students ard un~vers#!yevents lo SSU Weekly. PAC 557 The deadline for nwn ~lernr.s Tuesday loon oricr 'ljut. cation 're SS'J rvnr y r 2 5,sh-l ever-, Tb~rsdayUO Weekly all1 t- r~b,rhedor. +Aarch $5 ra.. a q.eal rpr.ng b-9.: SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY 6 SPRINGFIELD, 11 62794-9943. Volume 6, Number 27 Office of University Relations Jean Richards March 22, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-671 6 Editor Housing groundbreaking set Foundation president to retire George L.H. Stone, president of the Sangamon State The campus community is invited to attend the University Foundation, will be retiring from that position on groundbreaking ceremony for the new student housing at July 15. noon, Tuesday, March 27, just south of Cox House. In reflecting on hls tenure at the foundation, Stone said, 'The addition of nine buildings to house nearly 100 more "I have been looking forward to enjoying my retirement for students on campus Is a happy event for us all," President some time now. Working at Sangamon State and for the SSU Durward Long said. "Please join us March 27." Foundation has been a rewarding challenge. I have been The 24 apartments will each house four students with fortunate to have an outstanding membershipwhose qualities private bedrooms. Each apartment will also have a kitchen of ambassadorship, good will and support have been with appliances, a dining area, a living room and two baths. exceptional. I wish to thank Durward Long for his guidance There will be barrier free apartments for disabled students and and frlendship. To my many friends in the community, this has connections for personal computers to access the university's been a great place to live and work. To my present and past computing facilities and for cable television. chairmen, Warren Martin and Harold Dodd, and to all In case of rain, a dedication will be held in the Game members of the foundation, this has been the best Room. Building DIE. professional experience of my life." University President Durward Long said, "George has lnternational Festival April 1 served the foundation and the university during an exciting Tickets for Sangamon State Un~er~ity'S13th Annual transitional phase of growth and development. Because of his lnternational Festival may be purchased from the bursar's leadership, the foundation has retired several of its debts office. Tickets for the celebration, which will be held in the which were made to assist the university. He has assembled university's Public Affairs Center from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, April a most Impressive group of foundatlon members and served 1, are $7 for the public and $4 for students. A limited number well. On behalf of the university, I extend warmest wishes for of tickets will be available at the door. a fruitful and happy retirement." The lnternationalStudent Association at Sangamon State Under Stone's administration, the SSU Foundation has continues this popular annual event with this year's theme, been able to provide Sangamon State University with private "Languages Around The World,' and invites you to embark funding for many priority programs including completion of upon an exciting journey to lnternational understanding. In the orchestra lift forthe university auditorium, gift of the soccer addition to the delicious international foods, exciting field lights for Kiwanis Field, retirement of the foundation loan entertainment, cultural exhibits and a glimpse into how people to subsidize student housing, creation of new restricted and communicate around the world will highlight this year's endowed accounts (particularly for student scholarships), festival. faculty development and funds to purchase astronomical The ticket price includes an eclectic assortment of foods equipment. from around the world; food will be served from 4-6 p.m. In accepting Stone's retirement, Warren Martin, speaking Entertainment at the festival includes Los Andes, a on behalf of the board as chairman of the foundation, said, "It group from Chile presenting the melody and lyrics of the is with great reluctance we accept George's retirement. We Andes; the Lion Dance; Chinese, Gujarati, Dabkeh Arabian and applaud his valued effort to build the foundation into the Roaest Jarah folk dances; plus songs from El Salvador and strong organization it is today. He has accomplished a major Ireland. undertaking in developing support of the foundation and Cultural exhibits this year will feature India, Malaysia, university from friends of our community." Pakistan, Taiwan, China, Puerto Rico, Colombia. El Salvador, After leaving SSU, Stone will pursue his passion for Mexico, Thailand, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Cameroon mineralogy, gemology, sculpting, carving and painting in and the Philippines. southern Illinois and Colorado, according to a source close to Also this year the SSU African American Student Stone. "If I know George, he'll be hacking at rocks for Association will ~articioatein the entertainment and have an thousands of hours," the source said. exhibit at the fes'tival. ' The festival is co-sponsored by SSU's lnternational SSU leads telecourse enrollment Student Association, the lnternational Student Office and the CONVOCOM member colleges and universities have Student Activities Committee. enrolled 651 students in televised courses for credit this spring. Career fair planned for March 27 The response to the 26 courses we offered this spring SSU's Office of Career Services/Placement will sponsor continues to demonstrate the effectiveness and convenience its fifth annual career fair, 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, in the of televised instruction," Jerold Gruebel, president of Public Affairs Center. The career fair is free and open to all CONVOCOM, said. "It is quite clear that CONVOCOM fills a Sangamon State University students and alumni. void in educational opportunities for working adults in west A record number of 64 employers will be participating In central Illinois." this years fair including Boy Scouts of America, Central Sangamon State University has the largest enrollment-- Management Services, Champaign County Sheriff Department, 328 students--infive courses it offered. "Personal Finance and Decatur Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Money Management" has 168 students enrolled--the most Governor's Office of Citizens Assistance, Horace Mann enrolled in any course. Insurance Company, Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Western Illinois University has 156 students participating conservation Police, Illinois Department of Public Aid, Illinois in seven courses and illinois Central College has 132 students State Police, U.S. Department of Interior and WICS-N. enrolled in four courses. SCAN-17 to celebrate fifth birthday Muslim students to celebrate Ramadhan Springfield Mayor Ossie Langfelder has declared March At sunset, 6:16 p.m., on Monday, March 26, members of 24-30 "Community Access Week" to commemorate the fiih the Muslim Student Association at Sangamon State University anniversary of the Springfield Community Access Network and the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield wlll join more (SCAN-17). than one billlon Muslims around the world to celebrate the The mayor's proclamation stated that during the past five arrival of the holy month of Ramadhan in the Islamic lunar years SCAN-17 has assisted In producing more than 1,000 calendar. - locally produced television programs and has "provided a During Ramadhan. Muslims enter a month of daily fasting voice and vision to hundreds of Springfield area residents and from daybreak to sunset, do extensive reading in the holy groups free of charge." SCAN-17, the mayor declared, was Qur'an and pray a special congregational prayer (Taraweeh) "created for and by the people of Springfield." before midnight throughout the holy month. SCAN coordinator Ray Schroeder said, "We're happy to According to student Wayel Al-Wohaibi, fasting during the be here to give a voice and vision to people who wouid not month of Ramadhan allows Muslims "to experience slight normally have such access." hunger and thirst and thus raises the consciousness of Schroeder said the station planned to host a ceremony Muslims toward the poor.' to recognize several groups and Individuals who have Throughout the month, the Muslim Student Association provided support to the station over the years. and the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield will sponsor a canned-food drive. Commencement announcements on sale now For more information, contact the Muslim Student Commencement announcementsforthe 1990 graduation Association at 529-6770. exercises are now on sale at the Lakeside Bookstore. Announcements cost $4 for a package of 10. Name Nominations sought for secretary of the year cards cost $2.50 for a package of 50. TheJohn Georae NicolavSecretaw A~~reciationSeminar. Two separate commencement ceremonies will be held sponsored by the &eater springfield chamber of Commerce, this spring, so be sure to purchase the correct package of will be held Tuesdav. Aoril 16. at the Prairie Ca~itaiConvention announcements. The School of Health and Human Services Center and the ~amadaRenaissance. and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences will hold During the seminar, the award for the 1990 secretary of commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 12, at the the year wlll be presented. This achievement award is Sanaamon State Universltv Auditorium. The School of presented to an outstanding secretary in Sangamon County ~uskessand Management and the School of Public Affairs who demonstrates a high level of professionailsm, dedication and Administration will hold commencement at 1:30 p.m., and contribution to the secretarial field and bush Saturday, May 12. at the auditorium. community. Nominations must be received by Wednes~, March 28. Summer textbook orders due April 2 The registration deadline for the seminar is Wednesday, Faculty are requested to place summer textbook orders April 11. A registration fee of $55 Includes the seminar and with the Lakeside Bookstore by Monday, April 2. luncheon. Fall textbook orders are due Monday, April 16. More informationis available from the chamber office, 525- 1173. Desktop publishing workshop set for March 23 The Communication Program at Sangamon State Historic site volunteers wanted University and the Springfield Area Chapter of Women in A training-. proqram - has been set this month for ~eo~le Communications Inc. wili sponsor a halfday workshop on interested in serving as volunteers at the Old State capiiol and desktop publishing and electronic communications. Lincoln-HerndonLaw Offices State Historic Sites in downtown The workshop will be held from noon-6:30 p.m., Friday, Springfield, according to volunteer coordinator Karen March 23, in the lower level of the Public Affairs Center. Anderson. Workshop topics include 'The Possibilities of Desktop "I believe many people in the SSU community wouid en; Publishing," "Managing Desktop Publishing," "Building a Basic the history and public contact these sites provide, as wi Computer System" and "Advanced Methods of Electronic being a great addition to our program," Anderson said Communications." Speakers include Brian Alley, dean of library The training program will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturody. services at SSU, and Larry Dale, director of media services March 31, In the Illinois State Historical Library, located and instructional design at SSU. beneath the Old State Capitol. The training wili feature an Stephen Barnett, senior promotions coordinator and orientation, interpretive training, a slide show, an overview of desktop publishing manager for Caterpillar Inc., will deliver the "Mr. Lincoln's World," and a tour of both sites. luncheon keynote address, 'The Impact of Desktop Publishing The Old State Capitol and Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices on the Communications Field." State Historic Sites are administered by the Illinois Historic Registration fee is $25 for WlCl members and full-time Preservation Agency. Volunteers at both sites are expected students. The fee is $45 for nonmembers. For more to work an average of eight hours each month. information, call Hank Nicholson at 786-6790. To register for the volunteer training program, contact Anderson at 785-7961 before Monday, March 26. Business and Management plans gathering Students, faculty, staff and alumni of the School of Faculty/staff activities Business and Management and their guests are Invited to BRIAN ALLEY, dean of library services, has been attend the 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, performance of West appointed to the SpringfieldArt Association LibraryTask Force Side Story at the Sangamon State University Auditorium. Committee. The committee will study ways to improve and To provide an opportunity for meeting and socializing, expand the use of the Art Association Michael Victor II Art the school has resewed 300 tickets in the mezzanine section Library. of the auditorium for the matinee performance. In addition, a reception, immediately after the play, will LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor of feature hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar. mathematics and teacher education, was a speaker at the Tickets are $17.50 each. Reservations must be received Central lllini Giftedpalented Education Conference in at the SSU ticket office by Monday, March 26. Reserved seats Champaign on March 6. He presented a paper, "Mathematical will be released to the community after that date. Problem Solving for the Gifted High School Student." His , For more information, call the dean's office at 786-6533. presentation and the conference were well received, with 350 gifted educators in attendance.

March 22 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5 p.m., E-22 March 23 Fri Shakespeare film fest 7 p.m., E-22 March 24 Sat "Exploring Your Horizons Through Math and Science" 9 a.m., Public Affairs Center, lower level March 26 Mon Sabbatical presentation, Joel Adkins, "The Conceptual Brain" noon, PAC conference room G March 27 Tue Student housing groundbreaking noon, near Cox House March 30 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m.. Brookens 333 March 30 Fri President Long's convocation 1 p.m.. Brookens Auditorium March 30-31 Men's tennis team vs. Millikin & Blackburn all day. Washington Park April 1 Sun Men's tennis team vs. St. Ambrose 1 p.m.. SSU tennis courts

"Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SANGAMON ST#€ UNV€RS/T SPRINGREID, I1 62794-9293 lce o nivers~y ela@ ns ean4 ichards March 29, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Foss nominations sought Long to give convocation Sangamon State University students are invited to The Sangamon State community is invited to attend a nominate full-time faculty members for the Dr. Dennis C. Foss university convocation, "The State of the University at 20," at Award for Creative Excellence in Teaching. 1 p.m., Friday, March 30, in Brookens Auditorium. Each year, students are invited to nominate teachers Universlty President Durward Long will highlight the who they feel demonstrate creativity and excellence in progress of the university and outline some ideas that may be teaching. The $1,000 award, made possible by a former faculty pursued during the university's 20th anniversary. member and vice president for academic affairs, was awarded Refreshments will be served in PAC conference rooms to English Professor Jacqueline Jackson in 1988 and C/D following the convocation. Associate Professor of Chemistry Gary Trammel1 in 1989. Nominating forms for the Foss Award are available from the office of the vice president for academic affairs (PAC 538), 70 SSU students honored the office of the dean of student services (F-23) or any of the The 1990 edition of Who's Who Among Students in four deans' offices. Nominating forms should be returned to American Universities and Colleges will include the names of PAC 538 by April 16. 70 students from Sangamon State University who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual SSU plans Verbal Arts Festival directory have included the names of these students based on As part of Sangamon State University's annual Verbal their academic achievement, service to the community, Arts Festival, April 5-6, noted Illinois writer Richard Peck will leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for discuss "Censorship in Young Adult Fiction" at 7:30 p.m., continued success. Friday, April 6, in the university's Brookens Auditorium. Students named thls year from Sangamon State are "Too few books are fulfilling their need for solace and Kenneth Althiser, Timothy J. Arnlong, Tajuddin Asif, Delores even friendship," Peck has said. "There is sex-violence-social Baer, Donald Barber, Cynthia Barrett, Joe Becher, Shelbie problems on the one hand. Tolkien fantasy on the other. And Bigger, David Boone, Buffie Burket, Sheila Calson, Sue Ann not enough middle ground." Campbell, Larry Cheatham, Tanya Cheatham, Brian Peck's most noted works are Don't Look and It Won't Cherpeske, Darlene Davidsmeyer, Kathy Davis, Teresa Day, Hurt and Are You in the House Alone? He won the National Betsy Diamond, Jeff Drake, Sherman Elliott, Gina Gray, Gail Council for the Advancement of Education Writing Award and Grazioli, Kevin Groark, Pamela Harpole, Brian Hopkins, Brian was named Illinois Writer of the Year in 1977 by the Illinois Kasher, Kamal Khan. Kay Klinkenborg, James Kowping Tan, Association of Teachers of English. Mucharee Kuhacharden. Frances Lachowicz, Isaiah Lincoln, Peck, who was born in Decatur, received his bachelor's Evelyn Maisonet, Martina Manns, Antonette Marek, Rebecca degree from Depauw University and his master's degree from Masse, Steve Matrisch, Mary Bridget McNutt, Amy Meehan, Southern Illinois University. He has been an instructor of Kimberly Miles, Kristina Miller, Sharon Moyer, Robert Newbold, English at Southern Illinois University/Carbondale and later at Boubacar N'Diaye, Sarah Oehmke, John O'Halloran, Tracey Glenbrook High School in Northbrook. Payne, George Payton, Judy Pedigo, Humberto Perez. Rae Books will be available for signing by the author before Perreault, Beverly Peterson, Patrick Phillips, Sharon Rose and after the event. Pinto, Linda Riebling, Heather Rose, Donna Shaffer, Jesse The two-day Verbal Arts Festival kicks off Thursday, April Sherren, Kristie Shields, Dawn Siefman, Margo Simmons, 5, at 7:30 p.m., with student readings presented at the Public Nellie Sims, LaDonna Sloan, Kathryn Siomian, James Smylie. Affairs Center, conference room G. Selections from the English Lizette Torregrosa, Jill Urban, Debbie Walker and Tiffany Program's literary magazine, The Alchemist Review, will be Waiters. featured. For more information contact English graduate assistant American Brands CEO to lecture at SSU Maggie Stone at 786-6778. William J. Alley, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of American Brands Inc., will present the 1990 Ruth and International Festival April 1 Lester Friedman Lectureship in Public Affairs at Sangamon State Universlty at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, at Brookens Tickets for Sangamon State University's 13th Annual Auditorium. Alley's topic will be global competitiveness. International Festival may be purchased from the bursar's "We are very pleased to have the Friedman lectures office. Tickets for the celebration, which will be held in the continue with a speaker of such stature and importance in the university's Public Affairs Center from 4-7 p.m., Sunday. April business world," university President Outward Long said. "Mr. 1, are $7 for the public and $4 for students. Alley is also a former resident of Springfield and the university The festival is co-sponsored by SSU's International is happy at his brief homecoming." Student Association, the International Student Office and the American Brands, a Fortune 100 company, with Student Activities Committee. headquarters in Old Greenwich, Conn., has core businesses in tobacco, distilled spirits, office products, life insurance and Food pantry collection April 2 an emerging core business in hardware and home improvement products.The company, whose revenues totaled Donations for the food pantry will be collected from $11.9 billion in 1989, has more than 50.000 employees campus drop locations on Monday, April 2. Monetary worldwide and more than 72,000 registered stockholders. donations can be made at the bursar's office at any time. The lecture is free and open to the public. Supporters of SCAN-17 receive thanks Former faculty member to discuss recycling At a ceremony on March 28 to mark the fifth anniversary A former Sangamon State University professor found a of SCAN-I 7, several groups and individuals who have provided "gold mine" of recyclables in California and has come back to support to the station over the years were recognized. tell of his prospects for recycling In the future. The city of Springfield, Dimension Cable, Wayne Allen Daniel Knapp will discuss recycling materials that are and Sangamon State University were acknowledged for their usually discarded. His 10-year-oldcompany, Urban Ore Inc., contributions to the station. of Berkeley, Calif., is set up to receive items like bath tubs or Since March 1985, SCAN-17 has provided the area's furniture which are then refurbished to their original states. 47,000 cable-TV subscribers with more than 5,000 programs, Knapp says these reusable goods have "been neglected most of them with a community orientation and produced by- in the overall development of recycling" and says that this more than 120 community organizations and ag'encles. strategy can be profitable and important for local economic "Community access and public television," according to development. university President Durward Long, "are Important means of Knapp will also discuss the importance of cornposting maintaining and stimulating vitality in a democracy. and his concept of "12 master categories of recyclable Congratulations to the city, Dimension Cable Services and the materials." university on five years of an outstanding partnership. The A former assistant professor in the former Work. Culture Television Office is but one more excellent example of our and Society Program at Sangamon State in the 1970s, Knapp public affairs mission." has written articles and books for Rdaie Press, the Sierra Club. Friends of the Earth, Rain magazine, and the Institute for Public Manager Program to be discussed Local Self-Reliance. The Illinois Institute for Training and Development, in His presentation lsscheduiedfor 8 p.m., Wednesday, April association with the Illinois Department of Central Management 4, at the university's Public Affairs Center, conference room C. Services and the Government Personnel Association, will host The event, part of Sangamon State's Earth Day 1990 a seminar on the Certified Public Manager Program, a celebration, is open to the community. management training program currently conducted by state For more information, call Renee Robinson at 786-6720. governments in 12 states. The seminar wiil be held from 9-1 1 a.m., Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Run set April 4, in the university's Public Affairs Center, conference Sangamon State University, in conjunction with the room H/i. Springfield Road Runners Club, wiil host the 26th Annual Gene Childress, executive director of the Governmental Lincoln Memorial Run on Sunday, April 1. Services Center at Kentucky State University, will discuss the The event, which features a one-mile fun runlwalk, a five- origins of the program, present programs and process of mile race and a half-marathon, wili start and finish at SSU's developing the program in Kentucky. Public Affairs Center. Starting times are 9:15 a.m. for the one- For more information call the lliinois institute for Training mile fun run/walk and 9:30 a.m. for the five-mile and haif- and Development at 786-6069. marathon runs. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on April 1 in the main Conference for office professlonals set concourse near the Public Affairs Center receiving area. "Open Lines: Making the Communication Connection" The awards ceremonies will take place from 10:30 a.m.- wili be the theme of the 4th Biennial Conference for Office 12:30 p.m. In the PAC, conference room G. Professionalsto be held Wednesday, April 25, at the University A dinner kicks off the festivities at 7 p.m. on Saturday, of lliinois at Urbana-Champaign. March 31, at the PAC restaurant. Sangamon State is one of 22 Institutional sponsors of For more information, contact Oscar Lambdin at SSU's the one-day conference which will provide professional athletics and recreation office at 786-6674. enrichment for women employed in the public sector In lliinois including women who hold positions such as office manager, Sailing Club begins lessons administrative assistant or aide and senior secretary In Sangamon State University's Sailing Club wiil begin institutions of higher education. weekly, indoor sailing lessons, this Thursday, March 29, at The registration fee of $79 ($69 before Tuesday, April 17) 5:15 p.m. in E-22. includes two general sessions, three workshop sessions, Once the weather warms up later this spring, classes will exhibits, continental breakfast, breaks and sack lunch. be moved out onto the water. For more information call Carol Bloemer at 786-6533. For more information, call 786-6666.

Commencement speaker sought Summer textbook orders due April 2 The School of Business and Management is conducting Faculty are requested to place summer textbook orders a search for students interested in auditioning for the 1990 with the Lakeside Bookstore by Monday, April 2. undergraduate commencement speaker. If you are Interested, Fall textbook orders are due Monday, April 16. contact Theresa Verderber, L-37, or call 786-6712 by Friday, March 30. Faculty/staff activities JOHN DALE KENNEDY, director of the university Commencement announcements on sale now auditorium, was recently appointed to the Presenters Panel of Commencement announcementsforthe 1990 graduation the Illinois Arts Council. The panel recommends recipients of exercises are now on sale at the Lakeside Bookstore. lllinols Arts Council grant funds for the 1990-91 fiscal year. Announcements cost $4 for a package of 10. Name cards cost $2.50 for a package of 50. JOAN LOLMAUGH, assistant professor of communityarts Two separate commencement ceremonies will be held management, and JOHN DALE KENNEDY, director of the this spring, so be sure to purchase the correct package of university auditorium, along with 32 other Illinois arts announcements. The School of Health and Human Services administrators, attended the Arts Advocacy Day in and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences will hold Washington, D.C., March 19-21, as the Congress begins its commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday. May 12, at the hearings and deliberations on the Reauthorization of the university's auditorium. The School of Business and National Endowment of the Arts. Management and the School of Public Affairs and Lolmaugh and Kennedy met with Rep. Dick Durbin and Administration will hold commencement at 1:30 p.m., Sen. Paul Simon and attended the House hearings on Saturday, May 12, at the auditorium. reauthorization.

March 29 Thu Middle-of-the-semesterparty/pizza and dancing 9 p.m.. Student Center game room March 30 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 March 30 Fri President Long's convocation 1 p.m., Brookens Auditorium March 30-31 Men's tennis team vs. Mllllkin 8 Blackburn all day. Washington Park April 1 Sun Men's tennis team vs. St. Ambrose 2 p.m.. SSU tennis courts April 4 Wed "The State of the State" - Economics Club intellectual buffet 1250 p.m., PAC conference room E April 6 Thu Science fiction/horror filmsfree admissions, refreshments 7 p.m., E-22

'*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, L 69794-99431 Volume 6, Number 29 Office of University Relations Jean Richards April 5, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor Weir awarded EOM Campus tree planting set Elizabeth Weir, coordinator of the Clayville Rural Life As part of a statewide program to plant one tree for every Center and Museum, is Sangamon State University's employee resident in Illinois (that's 11 million, by the way), approximately of the month for April. Weir was presented with the award at 250 dogwood shrubs and 250 white pine seedlings will be a campus reception on March 29. planted on the northwest side of the Sangamon State Weir began her association with the university as a University campus on Friday, April 6. student worker in 1974. She was a graduate assistant in 1976 "Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do for and a year later joined the university in a full-time capacity. the environment," according to Bill Warren, associate professor A Pleasant Plains native, Weir is a graduate of Blackburn of environmental studies. College and Illinois Wesleyan University. She earned her The Illinois Department of Conservation's Division of master's degree in history, with an emphasis in rural life Forestry provided the trees and shrubs to Sangamon State studies, from Sangamon State. She was on the staff of East without charge. Bay Camp-Conference Center at Lake Bloomington for more Ten of the plants will be resewed and planted on Arbor . than 20 years. Day (April 20),according to Warren. "We want to do another The employee of the month award goes to permanent planting closer to Earth Day and have some of the top employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional university administrators involved in the project," he said. service through their work and exhibit a positive and Charlene Falco, a graduate student in the Environmental supportive attitude. Studies Program, said that volunteers from campus were Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers needed to make the planting a successful event. and are chosen by a campus-wide committee. Warren said that the university's professional landscaping staff will be doing some of the work, "but if you are a Verbal Arts Festival starts Friday committed environmentalist and want to help, then you'll be at As part of Sangamon State University's annual Verbal the Physical Plant at 9 a.m. to help with this important project." Arts Festival, April 5-6, noted Illinois writer Richard Peck will For more Information, call Falco at 529-9398 or 786-6084. discuss "Censorship in Young Adult Fiction" at 7:30 p.m., Friday. April 6, in the university's Brookens Auditorium. Faculty development discussion set The two-day Verbal Arts Festival kicks off today at 7:30 The Women's Studies Sequence, Minority Studies and the p.m.. with student readings presented at the Public Affairs Incorporation Project are hosting a faculty development panel Center, conference room G. Selections from the English discussion at noon, Friday, April 6, PAC conference room B. Program's literary magazine, The Alchemist Review, will be Former incorporation award recipients Dan Gallagher, featured. Hugh Harris, Jacqueline Jackson, Deborah McGregor, Baker Siddique and Peter Wenz will participate. Nominations sought for Foss Award Faculty are encouraged to bring lunch and talk with Sangamon State University students are invited to colleagues who have won summer grants to incorporate the nominate full-time faculty members for the Dr. Dennis C. Foss new scholarship on women and minorities into SSU's Award for Creative Excellence in Teaching. curriculum. This will also be an opportunity to gather ideas Nominating forms for the Foss Award are available from and suggestions regarding the current round of applications the office of the vice president for academic affairs (PAC 538), for the summer 1990 incorporation awards. the office of the dean of student services (F-23) or any of the four deans' offices. Nominating forms should be returned to Friedman lecture scheduled for April 10 PAC 538 by Monday, April 16. A people-oriented executive who emphasizes the importance of teamwork, William J. Alley believes that, "A Environmental issues to be addressed company becomes successful if the employees want it to be Hawey Wasserman, an internationally recognized successful and if they are willing to work together for the ecology activist, wili speak on "Planet Earth: How It Works-- achievement of a common goal. in addition to receiving How To Save It" in Brookens Auditorium at Sangamon State proper compensation, employees are more productive if they University at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17. The speech will lead feel wanted, needed and appreciated." off a campus-wide observance of Earth Day. Alley, chairman of the board and chief executive officer ' Wasserman, from Columbus. Ohio, is an author and of American Brands Inc., will present the 1990 Ruth and Lester historian who has been called "the leading historian for a new Friedman Lectureship In Public Affairs at Sangamon State generation." His books include Energy War, a history of the University at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, at Brookens movement against atomic power, and Killing Our Own, an Auditorium. Alley's topic wili be global competitiveness. account of what radiation has done to the American people. A reception, in the Public Affairs Center restaurant, will His talk, a multi-media lecture program, wili present a immediately follow the lecture. The event is free and open to "dazzling holistic overview of what we are doing to the the public. spectacular organism we call Earth,' and discuss "how to stop the carnage while enhancing the quality of economic life." Copies of convocation address available Wasserman's program "makes crystal clear, without tears or Copies of University President Durward Long's guilt, exactly what the probiems are and how we can solve convocation speech are available at the information center on them while winning real prosperity," he said. the second floor of Brookens Library near the "get help here" The university is sponsoring Wasserman's talk and there desk.Long delivered the address to a campus-wideassembly will be no admission charge. on Friday, March 30. For Information, call 786-6716. Miller to discuss media ethics "On My Own Time" exhibit displayed Bill Miller, professor of public affairs reporting, will The art work of Sangamon State University employees discuss media ethics during a sabbatical presentation who are participating in the "On My Own Time" competition scheduled for noon, Friday, April 6, in PAC 4C. is on display now through Friday, April 6, on the lower level Miller's presentationwill examine questions such as: do of the Public Affairs Center, near the bursar's office. the media go too far in probing the private lives of public Judges from the Sprinfl~eld Area Arts Council awarded a officials, are the media credible and what can be done to first place ribbon to "Pelicans and Grebes," a photograph by make the media more responsible? Kathleen Vinehout. His presentation will be based on research he did during "A Child's Garden of Glass," a glass plate by Dave Antoine. the spring 1989 semester at the Poynter Institute for Media received a second place ribbon. "Morning Mystery," a Studies at St. Petersburg, Fla.. and the University of Missouri photograph by Joanne Barbee, received a third place ribbon at Columbia. and Tranquility," a photograph by Lyn King, received an honorable mentlon ribbon. Former ambassador to speak "I'm so glad we at Sangamon State could participate in this worthwhile event," Polly Myers, organizer of the campus The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois is hosting a competition, said. "I want to thank everyone who entered and breakfast with William H. Luers, former U.S. ambassador to made our display such a success." Czechoslovakia, at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 21, at Maldaner's The first, second and third place winners, along with Restaurant, 222 S. S'kth Street, Springfield. those from other organizations, will be exhibited at Marine Luers, who is currently president of the New York Bank May 12-30. City-wide winners will be named May 12. Metropolitan Museum of Art, will speak on the changes sweeping through Eastern Europe and the Implications these changes have for U.S. foreign policy. Auditorium seeks volunteer of the year Luers served as ambassador to Czechoslovakia from Nomlnatlons for the Sangamon State University Auditorium 1983-86 and ambassador to Venezuela from 1978-82. In the 'Volunteerof the Year" Award are being accepted now through Foreign Service from 1957-86, he also served In Italy, Germany Frlday, Aprll 20. and the Soviet Union. All active volunteers are eligible for the award given for Reservations should be pre-paid and received by outstanding service. Auditorium volunteers, staff and patrons Wednesday. April 18. are invited to submit nominations. Forms may be picked up For information, call Stephen Schwark at 786-6646. In the Auditorlum office, PAC 397, or call 786-61 50 to have one mailed to you. Local producers receive thanks The recipient's name will be engraved on the recognition plaque In the auditorium lobby alongsidethe previous winners: At a ceremony on March 28 to mark the fifth anniversary Esther Brown, Lawrence Camp, Don and Connie Higgins, of SCAN-I7, several groups and Individuals who have provided Curtis and Dorothy Lavin, Susan Kearney, Catherine Carter, support to the station over the years were recognized. Wayne Leinlcke, Cliff Jabusch and Jeanette Cosgrove. Five producers were recognized for producing the greatest number of programs in a single year: 1985-J. Solomon Benn, "On the Spot;" 1986-Contact Ministries, "Helping Place;" 1987-Governor's Council on Health and Deadline to sign up for Olympics today Fitness, "Fitness Focus;" 1988-Kate Steigerwald, "Signs of Sangamon State University students who are interested Silence; and 1989-Susan May, "Fitness Formula." Benn was In participating In the SSU Olympics must sign up In E-19 by also recognized for having the longest running series. 5 p.m. today. Other local producers recognized Included: Wayel Al- The Olympics will kick off at 1230 p.m. on Saturday, April Wohaibi, Jim Andrews, Joe Angermeler. Lee Borman, Kent 7. Games will be held outside near Cox House, weather Brunsman, Ethel Butcher, Velma Carey, Alex Casella, Keith permitting. Inclementweather will move the games to the SSU Chambers, James Clmarosa, Bill Clutter, Robert Crowley, gymnasium. A cookout will be held following the games. Valeri Decastris, David Dodd, J. Michael Dwall, Scott Ealy, For more information call 786XW3. Ken Ellis, Kay Fuerer, Mary Jane Forney, Carol Gaston, Ron Gieger, Aydin Gonuisen, Chuck Graham, Lib Granzeau, John Tickets on sale for 'West Side Story" Grimsley, James Hailey Ill, Jim Hall, John Hamm, Dave WlCS TV-20 presents "West Side Story" at the Sangamon Hoffman, Leroy Jordan, George Kane, Alan Klinc, Dennis State University Auditorium on Saturday, April 14, at 2 and 7 Komac, Shawn Krueger, Peg Knoepfle, Kaslmir Ladney, Tony p.m. Libri, Maralee Lindley, Alice Markwood, Greg Matrelll, Elizabeth Tickets for 'West Side Stov are $12.50, $13.50 and Murphy, William Nelson, Kevin Pippin, Fred Pugiia, Stephen $14.50 for the matinee. Prices for the evening performance Richie, Rosie Richmond, Matt Richter, Bill Rogers, Ron are $13.50, $17.50 and $18.50. Tickets may be purchased by Sakolsky, Dennis Scheibe, Cinda Schien, Charles calling the SSU ticket office at 786-6160. Schweighauser, Tony Smarjesse, Deborah Smith, Arlene and Tim Soden, Fred Spier, Don Sultz, Jeff Sunderland, Brenda Women's Studies to hold bake sale Swartz, Joe Wallace. Mark Wancket, Pete Williams, Neil The Women's Studies Committee will sponsor a "bake & Williamson and Ed Wojcicki. miscellany sale" on Wednesday, April 18, as a fund raiser for the Women's Studies scholars hi^ Fund. The sale will be held Hellos in the SSU cafeteria from 1130 ~,m.-1p.m. DEBORAH KNUCKEY, Word Proc Oper II, Comptroller Contributions to the Women's Studies Scholarship Fund MARCIA ROSSI, Word Proc Oper II, Admissions & Records can be sent to Jan Droegkamp. Brookens 428. SARA STORM, Accountant I, Printing & Duplicating HELEN WRIGHTSMAN, Clerk Typist Ill, School of HHS Facultv/staff activities JEFFREY CHESKY, *Associate professor of gerontology Goodbyes and biology, was co-author of a research paper, "Differential NORMA FUNK, Administrative Clerk, lnst for Pub Affairs effects of treadmill running and swimming on hepatic SHELLY KERLEY, Asst Dlrector of Development, WSSU microsomal metabolism in middle-agedand aged Fischer 344 JOAN JOMBLA. Secretary Transcriber, Student Services rats.' which was presented at the annual meeting of the JANETTE MILITELLO, Library Technical Asst, Library Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology REBECCA SCHILDMAN, Clerk Typist Ill, School of HHS held In Washington, D.C. The paper is based upon a VERA SIM, Typing Clerk II, Library collaborative research effort between the School of Pharmacy ANDREA TRIGG, Clerk Typist Ill, Center for Legal Studies at the University of Maryland and Sangamon State University

April 5 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m., E-22 April 6 Frl Science fiction/horror films-free admissions, refreshments 7 p.m., E-22 April 8 Sun Student Senate meeting 4 p.m.. E-22 April 12 Thu Student ice cream social 5 p.m., SSU cafeteria April 12 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m., E-22 April 13 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 April 13 Frl Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 April 16 Mon Orders for fall textbooks due at Lakeslde Bookstore

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly. PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Volume 6, Number 30 Office of University ~elatkns Jean Richards April 12, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor

Recycling program expands SSU plans Earth Day events Sangamon State University's program to recyde white As part of the Earth Day celebratlon, several events have office paper Is being expanded to include the entire campus been scheduled at the Sangamon State University campus. community. - On Monday, Apri 16, Alex Casella, professor of The President's Office Is providlng the funds for the environmental studies and actlng dean of the School of Public expansion of the program aimed at reducing the amount of Affalrs and Admlnlstration, wlll discuss 'Energy In the Future." white office paper in the waste stream. The funds will be used The speech Is set for 6:30 p.m. In PAC conference room A. to purchase additional recydlng contalners and to hire a - On Tuesday, AprR 17, Harvey Wassemn, an student worker to assist with the program. lnternatlonally recognized ecdogy activist, MI speak on University President Durward Long said. The 'Planet Earth: How It Works - How To Save lr In Brookens administration is pleased to support and encourage the Auditorium at Sangamon State University at 7:30 p.m. recycling program and its expansion. It Is clear that we must His talk, a multi-media lecture program, wlll present a ail do more and stimulate others to joln in.' he saM. 'The 'daullng hdistlc overview d what we are doing to the university is fortunate to have a wide variety of Earth Day spectacular organism we call Earth,' and discuss 'how to stop events and activities next week. I urge the entire university the carnage while enhanclng the quality of economic life.' community to participate and let's do our share.' - On Wednesday, April 18, Harry Hendrlckson, from the Bob Raebig, staff member and environmental studles llllnols Department of Energy and Natural Resources, will graduate student, began the university's orlglnal recydlng dlscuss 'llllnols Groundwater - Resources and Protection' at program that included aluminum cans, newspapers and 5:30 p.m. In PAC conference room I. computer paper. He and fellow student Renee Roblnson - On Thursday, April 19, Kay Seivers, national director of began the white paper recycling project. We've been working Trans Specles Unlimited, will examine the issues of very hard to expand this program,' he said, 'but, without the vegetarianism, animal experimentation and animal rights at cooperation of everybody on campus and the support of the noon In PAC conference room H. administration, this wouldn't have been successful and we - On Friday, April 20, an Earth Day Band Fest wlll be held would not have been able to expand.' from 3-1 1 p.m. In front of Cox House. Band Fest will feature Raebig said that funds from the admlnlstratlon would local bands, natural foods, poetry readings, a kM's comer, allow every employee on campus (about 500) to have a environmental information and more. recycling container on his or her desk. - On Saturday, Aprll21, plan to attend the celebration of More large recycling contalners wlll also be available, 'Mother Earth,' 1 p.m., Uncdn Memorial Gardens. he said. "Some spots on campus didn't have access to a - On Sunday, April 22, celebrate the 20th anniversary of large, central container,' Raeblg said. 'But I've been converting Earth Day 1990, with a rally from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the State pc, monitor and printer boxes from Receiving into recycling Capitol. containers. So now there will be about 50 large contalners for Throughout Earth Week (April 16-22), displays and all the items we recycle all over campus.' Information, plus rainforest posters, environmental booklets The project began on Feb. 1 with the President's Office, and Earth Day 1990 decals will be available in the PAC Financial Aid and the School of PuMIc Affalrs and COI1COU*K). Administration participating. On March 1, the program was For more Informatlon about any Earth Day event, call expanded to several other departments and recydlng Renee Roblnson at 7866720. containers were also placed at all photocopying stations on campus. Michael, Powell named Staff Senate to hold elections outstanding AST students The Sangamon State Untversky Staff Senate Is holding Jan Michael, a senior In the English Program, and Janet its annual election of new members. There are seven 2-year Powell, a senior In ths Communication Program, are the 1989- civil service positlons and one administrative position available. 90 reclplents of the outstanding AST student award. Any permanent civil service or administrative employee Is Michael, who completed her Applied Study Term during eligible to run. the 1989 summer ten, participated in a research project , The Staff Senate Is Involved in all matters which affect invdvingAIDS patientsto determinetheir response to therapy. the welfare of university staff. Meetings are held each month She will graduate thls spring. (usually the second Friday of each month) and last about two Powell, who completed her AST at the Illinois Department hours. The senate is composed of 16 members elected by the of Nuclear Safety during the fall 1989 semester, will also staff, of whom 13 must be civil servlce staff and three graduate this spring. administrative staff. The term of office is two years. Mkhael and Powell were nominated by SSU faculty Petitions, available from the University Assembly Office members who supervised thelr placements. A faculty (PAC 383), must be returned to the Assembly Office by noon, commktee then evaluated the wrttten, supporting materials Wednesday, April 18. Petitions for civll service candidates must for each nominee to determlne each student's ability to reflect be signed only by civil service staff; petitions for adminlstratlve uwnthe exoerience and to apply the skills and Insight learned staff must be signed only by administrative staff. Voting will d"ring the 4acement for pekonal and professiond growth. take place April 24-May 7 and election results will be CertMcates will be presented to Michael and Powell at the announced Wednesday, May 9. honors breakfast prior to spring commencement. McCarthy to visit SSU Toroidal balloon creates total environment Formsr U.S. Senator and poet Eugene McCarthy will SSU's multl-media studio class (ART 480) presents a open a conference for writers and aspiring writers that will be "multi-media extravaganza" of live and video performances held May 4-5 at Sangamon State University. inside a toroidal balloon on Monday, April 16. A continuous Sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education, the performance will be presented between noon and 1 30 p m , conference will begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 4, with an with an encore performance between 500 and 6:30 p m.. in address by McCarthy. the PAC Studio Theater. Much of Saturday, May 5, will be devoted to workshops These performances are the results of months of with a morning critique session reserved for people who development and construction of the toroidal balloon which submit manuscripts and register by Wednesday, April 25. is a 28-foot, circular air-inflated sculptural room, used for the Workshop leaders include Dave Everson, author of the creation of a total environment to stimulate visual, auditory Robert Miles novels; John Garvey, editor and author; Jackie and perceptual responses. Jackson, the author of 10 children's books; poet and The performances are free. A reception at each playwright Shannon Keith Kelley; poet John Knoepfle; award- performance will be sponsored by the SSU A.R.T. Club. winning children's author Berniece Rabe; reviewer and essayist Rich Shereikis; and science fiction writer Wilson Tucker. Nominations sought for Foss Award The registration fee is $35; $25 for students and senior Sangamon State University students are invited to citizens. Participants must be registered by Monday, April 30, nominate full-time facultv members for the Dr. Dennis C. Foss to be guaranteed seating at McCarthy's presentation. Award for Creative ~xcellenceIn Teaching. Participants who want to submit manuscripts to be critiqued Nominating forms for the Foss Award are available from by the workshops leaders, should register by Wednesday, the offlce of the vice president for academic affairs (PAC 538), April 25. the office of the dean of student services (F-23) or any of the For more information, call 786-6073. four deans' offices. Nominating forms should be returned to PAC 538 by s on day; April 16. Durbin to speak on Lithuania "Recent Elections and Developments in Burgeoning Former ambassador to speak Democracies" will be the topic tonight at 7:30 for a program Reservations for the World Affairs Council of Central sponsored by International Studies and the local chapters of Illinois' breakfast with William H. Luers, former U.S. the World Federalists and SANE/Freeze. ambassador to Czechoslovakia should be pre-paid and Congressman Dick Durbln will offer his views on the received by Wednesday, April 18. events transpiring in Lihuania and local activist Suzanne Luers, who Is currently president of the New York Brown will offer her assessment of the recent elections In Metro~olkanMuseum of Art, will weak on the chanaes Nicaragua. sweeping through Eastern ~uro~eand the Implications these The program, open to the public, will be held in PAC chanaes have for U.S. forelan ~ollcv.His address is scheduled conference room G. for 9a.m.. Saturday, April 2i, at ~aidaner'sRestaurant, 222 S. Slxth Street, Springfield. Programs on sexual harassment set For Information, call Stephen Schwark at 786-6646. Educational programs on sexual harassment are now be offered by sangamon-State University. The training programs Interactive videodiscs, hypercards featured are mandated bv SSU's Sexual Harassment Policv which was A presentation on the instructional applications of adopted Oct. 20, 1989. interactive vldeodlsc and hypercard technology will be held Programs for faculty and staff are scheduled for 9:30 3-4 p.m., Thursday, April 19, in the SSU Library classroom. a.m., Monday, April 23, in PAC conference room C, and for Co-sponsored by the Chemistry Program and the library, the 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, in PAC conference room E. presenters will be Gary Trammel1 and Larry Dale. The program lasts approximately 90 minutes. Interactive videodiscs combine traditional video and A program for administrators, managers and supervlsors microcomputer applications Into a single, unMed technology. has been scheduled for Friday, April 20. In BRK 475. Two The session. desianed to Introduce mrticimnts to the new sessions, one at 8:30 a.m. and the other at 1230 p.m., will be technology, is open ib all faculty, staff 'and students. held. For more information, contact Marje Fonza, affirmative action officer, PAC 522, 786-6614. "On My Own Time" poetry winner announced Judges from the Springfield Area Arts Council awarded a Entries for Video festival sought first place ribbon to "Old Photographs: 1860-1900," a poem written by Marty McGill. The Communication Program and Alpha Epsilon Rho McGIII, secretary in University Relations, submitted the Broadcasting Society invite all Sangamon State University poem to the council's "On My Own Time' arts competition. students to the annual Video Festival to be held Tuesday. May Others partlclpating in the poetry competition were Jerry Curl 1, in the PAC Studio Theater. and Mary Jean Coleman. Winners in the arts category were Students may enter videos produced either as class announced last week. projects or produced on their own time in the novice and McGill's poem will be on exhibit at Marine Bank May 12- advanced categories. Prizes will be awarded for the best 30. City-wide winners will be announced May 12. videos. Judges includes staffers Larry Dale and Jean Reeder Facuity/staff activities and, from Mediaworks, Deb Smith. LARRY STONECIPHER, assistant professor of Entries must be received by Friday, April 27, and may mathematics and teacher education, was a general session be submitted to David Kenneke, J-139,7866790; Lois Defend, speaker at the 33rd Annual Conference on the Teaching of E-19, 786-6666; or Jeannie Knox, BRK 470, 786-6512. Mathematics held on the cam~usof Eastern Illinois University. March 22.'~epresented a paper, "Middle School Probability Chinese films to be shown and Statistics.' More than 450 people attended the conference. The Chinese Students Association will host a showing of Chinese films (with English subtitles) at 6 p.m., Saturday, April Graduation invitations on sale ' 14, at Cox House. Commencement invitations may be purchased from the There will be no admission charge and refreshments will LakesMe Bookstore and name cards can be ordered through be served. Friday, April 27. GLnL, Aprii 12 Thu Student ice cream social 5 p.m., SSU cafeteria April 12 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m., E-22 Aprii 13 Frl Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m.. Brookens 333 April 13 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m.. L-29 April 14 Sat West Side Story' 2 8 7 P.m.. SSU Audltorlum April 15 Sun Library closed April 16 Mon Orders for fall textbooks due at Lakeslde Bookstore April 18 Wed Women's Studies "bake 8 miscellany saie" 11 :30 a.m., SSU cafeteria April 19 Thu Men's tennis team vs. Millikln 330 p.m., SSU tennis courts April 19 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m., E-22

**Send new< items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly. PAC 567 The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prin, ' ' +(on The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday - SANGAMON STWE UNNERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943 1 Office of Universi Relations Jean Richards April 19, 1990 PAC 567 (217j 786-6716 Editor Tax structure to be examined Tree plantings continue Less than a year ago the General Assembly raised taxes; In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, where did the new dollars go? Will the new governor have to a tree planting ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, ask for an extension of the income tax surcharge; will an April 20, near the new parking lot in back of the Public Affairs income tax increase be necessary as well? Should the state Center Auditorium. Everyone is invited toattend the ceremony. income tax be increased to provide property tax relief; who On hand for the ceremony will be Mark Frech, director of would benefit from the swap and who would lose? the Illinois Department of Conservation and other DOC Answers to those questions and others will be the focus officials; University President Durward Long; Acting Dean Alex of a round table, Thursday, April 26, at Sangamon State Casella; Associate Professor Bill Warren; Renee Robinson, University. The round table is the first in the "After Thompson" president of Students Allied for a Greener Earth (SAGE); and round table series. Dick Williams, director of physical planning and operations. Sponsored by the lnstitute for Public Affairs, the half- Williams and Warren were responsible for the university day event will bring together a group of fiscal experts to receiving 500 free trees this year from DOC. Faculty, staff and discuss trends, options and possible remedies to Illinois' students planted 490 trees April 6; the remaining trees will be pressing fiscal problems. planted this Friday. Williams and Warren havealready received Panelists on the round table include Sen. Howard Carroll a commitment of 500 more trees (250 white pines and 250 (D-1, Chicago), chairman, Appropriations I; J. Fred Giertz, dogwoods) for next year. professor of economics, lnstitute of Government and Public Earth Day events at SSU will culminate on Friday, April Affairs, University of Illinois; Thomas Hazinski, assistant budget 20, with an Earth Day band festival from 3-1 1 p.m. in front of director for fiscal and revenue analysis, City of Chicago; Iris J. Cox House. Band festival performers include Tom Irwin, 3-4 Lav, assistant director, Department of Public Policy, AFSCME p.m.; Post War Fords, 4:30-6 p.m.; Springfield Shaky, 6:30- International; Robert L. Mandeville, director, Bureau of the 7:30 p.m; Blind Gators, 8-9 p.m.; and The Dinosaurs. 9-1 1 p.m. Budget; Dan Miller, publisher, City& State; Charles N. Wheeler Environmental poetry and information wiil be shared between Ill. Springfield Bureau, Chicago Sun-Times; and Douglas L. sets. Whitley, president, Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois. Klng Harvest will be selling natural foods and a cash bar "These eight participants represent a variety of will be available. viewpoints; their collective expertise on fiscal matters Is huge," The kidscornerwill featureenvironmental games, activities said lnstitute Executive Director J. Michael Lennon. and stories. Aa~roximatelv200-250 black cherrv seedlings- will The round table will be moderated by David H. Everson, be given away'to children. professor of political studies and public affairs at Sangarnon In addition to environmental art and displays, movies State University. Representatives from the campalgn staffs of featuring different environmental themes will be shown Att. Gen. Neil Hartigan and Sec. of State Jim Edgar will make throughout the day inside Cox House. brief presentations on tax issues at the luncheon preceding the round table discussion. Richard Kolhauser. former deoutv director of the Bureau Mail art show stresses peace of the Budget and now a visiti;lg ;esearch professor at "Images of Global Peace" Is the theme of an international Sangamon State, will provide an introductory fiscal mail art show now being organized by the Student Association background briefing. Recently Kolhauser spoke about the at Sangamon State University (SASSU) Mail Art Club. difficulty of the Issues facing the panelists. "It's always tough To date, more than 165 artists from all over the United to balance the budget. But it seems to have gotten a lot States and around the world have submitted works to the tougher in Illinois in recent years," he said. The questions are: SASSU Mail Art Club. Works have been received from East Is state spending out of control or is the revenue system failing Germany. Lithuania, the Soviet Union. England, Belgium, to perform?" Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Poland and other countries. The round table wiil be held Thursday, April 26, at the 'It's a theme that transcends cultures and countries," SSU Public Affairs Center. Sign in is at 11:30 a.m. in the according to Brian Kasher, president of SASSU and organizer second floor lobby, with lunch at noon. After the afternoon of the show. The SASSU mail art show has already been the round table, a reception will be held in the Public Affairs focus of a story by Minnesota Public Radio. Center restaurant beginning at 4 p.m. Mail art has been a genre of art for more than 20 years. The $50 ($25 for students and seniors) registration fee The idea of the show is that people from around the globe includes lunch and the reception.The deadline for reservations send art works, postcards, poetry, booklets or anything than is Tuesday, April 24. Seating is limited. represents the theme of "Images of Global Peace." For more information and reservations, contact Jill The SASSU Mail Art Club sent more than 1,000 invitations O'Shea at 786-6574. to 45 nations. 41 states and several oraanizations includino peace organkations, religious groups, student associations Correction and college and university art departments. In last week's issue, the AST placements of Jan Michael The mail art show will open at 7 p.m., Monday, April 30, at and Janet Powell, the 1989-90 recipients of the outstanding SSU's Student Center, Building D/E. Folk musicians, poetry AST student awards, were reversed. readings, speakers and refreshments will also be part of the Michael completed her placement at the Illinois opening. Department of Nuclear Safety and Powell participated in an Oncethe show has concluded at Sangamon State, Kasher AIDS research project. hopes it will tour colleges and universities in other countries. The SSU Weekly regrets the error. Kasher said, 'It's peace oriented, so we want to share this with others.' Legislative Studies Center to produce films Author to discuss American Indian Movement SSU's Legislative Studies Center has received a $30,000 Ward Churchill, author of Agents of Repression and a grant from the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. graduate of Sangamon State University, will speak at noon, Constitution to produce a series of three videos on the today, April 19, In PAC conference rooms A/B. judiclary and its history. Churchill will discuss the FBI, the Black Panther Party and Targeted to high school students, the videos will focus the American Indian Movement. on the historical development of the federal judiciary, how the Churchill, executive director of the Native American judiciary works today and how the state judiciary compares Educational Opportunity Program at the University of Colorado and relates with the federal judiciary. Accompanying each at Boulder, Is also codirector of the Colorado Chapter of the video will be curriculum materials designed forteachers to use American Indian Movement and a member of its National in conjunction with each film. Governing Council. Key people involved in the project Include Frank His lecture Is sponsored by the Social Justice Professions Kopecky, Jill O'Shea, Jack Van Der Slik and Ray Schroeder Program, Labor Relations Program and the Office of Vice and the staff of the Television Office. President of Academic Affairs. The target completion date for the films is Sept. 30. Entries for video festival sought Soviet business managers to visit Springfield Entries for the annual video festival must be received by Soviet and Amerlcan businessmen and women will meet Frlday, April 27, and may be submitted to David Kenneke, J- and exchange ideas with each other when Cross Cultural 139, 786-6790; Lois Defend, E-19, 786-6666; or Jeannie Knox, Contact of Springfield sponsors a meeting and dinner at 730 BRK 470, 786-6512. p.m.. Monday, April 30. at The Sangamo Club, 227 East The Communication Proaram and Al~haE~silon Rho Adams, Springfield. Broadcasting Society Invite the sangamon state University communitv to attend the festival. Tuesdav. Mav 1, in the PAC Fourteen Soviet businessmen and women, managers of . < very large companies or groups of companies throughout the Studio heater. Soviet Union, are interested in exploring how small businesses operate and how to specialize in consumer production. The Three to compete in Senior Bowl Soviets also hope to locate Amerlcan partners for joint Three players from Sangamon State University's Prairie ventures. Stars soccer team left Springfield Wednesday to travel to Las Reservations, at $25 per person, should be prepaid and Cruces, N.M., to compete in the NAIA Senior Bowl. received by Thursday, April 26. According to soccer coach Aydin Gonuisen this sets a For more information, contact Marllou Burnett-Dlxon, record. This Is the first time that any university has had more professor of Human Development Counseling and Sociology than two players on the team. We're very proud that these at SSU and president of Cross Cultural Contact, at 7873380. young men have been selected." Midfielders Tlm Amlong and Joe Becher, along with SSU team to participate in WalkAmerica striker/midfielder Kevin Groark will play on the west squad. WalkAmerica, the walk-a-thon to raise money for the Gonulsen has also been selected to act as an associate coach March of Dimes, will be held Saturday, April 28. for the west squad. Members of the Sangamon State University team will The Senior Bowl will be played Sunday, April 22, in meet at 8:30 a.m. on the east side of the Capitol, at the statue conjunction with the World Collegiate Soccer Championship. of Abraham Lincoln. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Gonulsen and the players will travel to Juarez. Mexico, Anyone interested in donating to and/or participating on on Saturday, April 21, to be honored at a professional soccer the Sangamon State University team should contact one of the match featuring the Cobras. Gonulsen said that Zico Doe, following SSU team captains: Gladys Baggerly. Al Barnhart, SSU's career scoring leader, Is expected to sign next week Steve Chrans, Linda Jett, Oscar Lambdin, Debby Lewis, Porter with the Cobras, a team that plays Mexican Division I, the McNeil, Karen Mollett, Lynne Price, Owen Rugg, Cathy Schafer highest level of pro competition In that country. Ray Schroeder and Margie Williams. Staff Senate meeting rescheduled Timeless love story comes to SSU stage The Staff Senate meetlng scheduled for Aprll 13, has been The Franklin presents the Acting Company in its classic rescheduled for Frlday, April 20, at 1030 a.m.. in L-29 to production of "Romeo and Juliet" on the stage of the accommodatereviews of the university's affirmative action and Sangamon State University Auditorlum on Saturday, April 28, nondiscrimination policies. at 8:15 p.m. The Acting Company's romantic version of "Romeo and Electronic bulletin board out for repairs Juliet" pulls from the plot both the elements of tragedy and The electronic bulletln board Installed in the PAC cafeteria humor. The performance is filled with daring sword fights, has been shipped to the manufacturer for repairs. The clandestine meetings and touching love scenes. electronic bulletln board In Building D/E Is still working and Tickets are available by calling 786-6160. announcements for that board can be submitted to Marty McGIII, PAC 569, 786-6716. Writers' conference slated If you don't want to miss poet and former U.S. Sen. Faculty/staff activities Eugene McCarthy's presentation, "Poetry and Politics," you J. MICHAEL DUVALL assistant professor of must register for the SSU-sponsored writers conference by communlcation, was a guest editor on a new pc-based Monday, April 30. If you want to have your own manuscript computer editing system while attending the National critiqued by a workshop leader, you should register by Association of Broadcasters convention in Atlanta, March 31 - Wednesday. April 25. Aprll 3. McCarthy's presentation at 730 p.m., Frlday, May 4, will open the conference which Is sponsored by the Office of TAMMY J. RUST, lnternal auditor, has been nominated Continuing Education. The conference continues on Saturday, for first vice president of the Institute of lnternal Auditors, May 5, with several workshops and critique sessions. Central llllnols Chapter, for the 1990-91 term. Rust will be The registration fee is $35; $25 for students and senior travellng to Orlando, Fla., In May for the Institute's annual citizens. For more information, call 786-6073. management planning seminar.

April 19 Thu Men's tennis team vs. Miillkln 330 p.m.. SSU tennis courts April 19 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m., E-22 April 20 Fri Sexual harassment workshop 8:30 a.m.. Brookens Auditorium April 20 Fri Sexual harassment workshop 1230 p.m., Brookens Auditorlum April 23 Mon Sexual harassment workshop 930 a.m., PAC conference room C April 25 Wed Sexual harassment workshop 930 a.m., PAC conference room E April 26 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m.. E-22

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. Volume 6, Number 32 Office of University Relations Jean Richards April 26. 1990 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor

Law Day forum scheduled BOR oks minors "Religion and the ConstitutionWill be the topic when Calling it a "significant step for Sangamon State's Professor Lief Carter of the University of Georgia, a well- continuing academic development," University President known authority on constitutional and administrative law, kicks Durward Long hailed the recent decision by the Board of off Sangamon State University's observance of Law Day, Regents to allow Sangamon State to offer undergraduate Tuesday, May 1. minors in 22 subject area. Carter will speak at 8 p.m. during a Law Day forum at Long said. "it offers the student a greater variety of the University's Public Affairs Center restaurant. The event is disciplinary specialization and at the same time affords the free and open to the public. academic programs greater visibility and focus." Preceding Carter's presentationwill be a free dessert bar The Board of Regents on April 19 approved the at 7:30 p.m. His presentation will be followed by a question University's request to offer minors. The approval follows , and discussion period. The forum Is sponsored by Sangamon SSU's adoption in 1988 of a policy to create academic minors State and its Legal Studies Center. and subsequent efforts across the University to meet this goal. "Carter represents a new generation of scholarship in the The creation of minors significantly enriches the field of legal philosophy," said Frank Kopecky, associate undergraduate curriculum of SSU by offering students many professor of legal studies at Sangamon State University. new opportunities. They may now take minors which provide "We're excited to have him help us commemorate Law Day." specific technical expertise or broaden their intellectual Carter has been on the faculty at Georgia since 1973 horizons, as a complement to their majors in the liberal arts and has been professor of political science there since 1986. or professional programs. He holds degrees from Haward University. Harvard Law A formal minors system has not existed at SSU in the School University and the University of California at Berkeley. past. Board approval authorizes SSU to offer minors in His teaching fields include legal theory, the legal process, blology, chemistry, computer science, English, history, constitutional law and adminlstrative law. mathematical sciences, visual arts, sociology, anthropology, The author of several books and numerous articles. psychology, social justice professions, economics, Carter is able to make a complex and somewhat arcane accountancy, labor relations, political studies, health services subject such as administrative law both easily readable and administration, legal studies, philosophy, women's studies, understandable, according to Anne Draznln, associate environmental studies, management information systems and professor of legal studies at Sangamon State. Two of his International studies. textbooks, Reason and Law and Administrative Law and University pollcy stipulates that all minors must be at least Politics, are used in SSU's Legal Studies Program. 16 but not more than 24 semester hours in length. At least Carter, who has received five awards for teaching eight hours must be taken at SSU and all minors must contain excellence, has also made frequent and numerous a core sequence of classes. Board of Regents approval follows presentations at academic and public conferences. SSU's assurance that the Universitywill not shorten its majors On Wednesday, May 2, Carter will visit a "Law and requirements in order to accommodate minors. Decision-Making" class. The class will meet at 8 a.m. in PAC Undergraduate degrees are now offered in most of the 3F. other minors approved. Current sequences in philosophy and Also on Wednesday, May 2, Carter will present a women's studies wlll be retitled as minors. However. SSU now master's level class on innovative teaching skills for SSU offers a single undergraduate major in sociology/ faculty and students. "This class," Draznin said, "will be part anthropology, but separate minors will be offered in each field of the University's effort to foster faculty excellence in in the future. Proposed minors in management information teaching. Since Sangamon State is a teaching institution. svstems and in environmental studies will replace present access to experts in this area is important to everyone." The undergraduate electives in fields in which graduate .degree class will meet at 10 a.m. in PAC 3G. Droaramsare alreadv available. The new minor in international The public is invited to attend both class sessions. affacs will be offered because a number of present University For more information, call the Center for Legal Studies programs offer courses in this area. at 786-6343. Summer, fall registration starts Ground breaking tentatively scheduled Advance telephone and walk-In registration for the 1990 A ground breaking ceremony for Sangamon State summer and fall semesters at Sangamon State University University's Health Sciences Building has been tentatively begins Monday, April 30. scheduled for noon, Friday, May 4. Students may register at Admission and Records, F-20, The entire University community is Invited to attend the from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Monday-Friday. Students may also register ceremony which will be held Immediately to the southeast of during these times by calling 786-6174. the University's central plaza. Advance phone and walk-in registration for the summer Gov. James R. Thompson signed a Build Illinois term ends Friday, June 1. Advance phone or walk-in appropriation bill last year to authorize spending $9.4 million reaistration for the fall semester continues through- Thursday, on the project which is part of a $360 million statewide science ~i~.16. and technology initiative. Summer classes beain Monday. June 4, and the fall Call 786-6716 for additional information. semester begins ~onda; Aug. 20. ' Student leaders elected SSU to host reception for Soviets Sangamon State University students elected a Board of The University community is invited to attend a reception Regents representative and Student Senate officers for the forvlsitorsfrom the Soviet Unlonfrom 2:30-430 p.m.. Monday, 1990-91 academic year. Ballots were counted April 20. A~ril' 30. in L-50. James E. Smylie Ill was elected student representative he 14 Soviet business managers are in the United States to the BOR. Nellie Sims was elected president and Frances to learn how small businesses oDerate and how to s~ecialize Lachowicz, vice president. Evelyn Maisonet will serve as in consumer production. secretary and Beverly Peterson as treasurer. Students at the Springfield campus voted against paying Dukes of Dixieland to appear at SSU a $2 per semester fee to support the Child Care Center. The The Dukes of Dixieland wiil take the stage of the referendum failed by a vote of 79-75. However, Peoria students Sangamon State University Auditorium Saturday, May 5, at approved a $3 per semester student activity fee, 51-18. 8:15 p.m. Tickets. at $9.50, $1 1.50 and $12.50, are available by SSU employees to be honored calling 786-6160. Student rush tickets may be purchased one- The University and the SSU Staff Senate will host the half hour before performance time with valid student 11th Annual Staff Recog'nitlon Dinner to acknowledge all Identification for $6. members of the University's civil service and administrative staffs at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, at the Holiday Inn East. Tennis lessons and softball begin Receiving special recognition at the dinner will be staff Beginning Tuesday, May 1. Sangamon State will offer free members who have completed 10, 15 and 20 years of service tennis lessons for beginners and intermediate players from at Sangamon State. noon-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 5:15-6:15 Ten-year employees being honored include Dale Abeln, p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Carolyn Bardos, Loretta Chambers, Gerlinde Coates, Vern The lessons are free to the University community. There Eaton, Nancy Ford. Linda Jett, Nancy Rachelle, Carol Spence, is a $20 fee for all non-university participants. Linda Squires, Dixie Vaught and Phyllis Wilson. Sign up for lessons at the lntramurals and Recreation Those employees who have completed 15 years of Office, E-16. Call Oscar Lambdin at 7866674 for more service include Rich Bradley, Sue Dozier, Caroline Gherardini. information. William Hickerson, Edgar Hoover, James Newbanks, Felix Anyone interestedIn organlzingan intramuralsoftball team Roth and Joe Scott. should also call Lambdin. Also being honored are the University's first-ever 20- year employees: John Doyle, Pearl Mounce and Drena Stickel. Spring brings perfect sailing weather The program will also include a humorous reflection on the University's past 20 years by SSU's own Dave Everson. This great summer-like weather Is the perfect time to begin The entire University community is invited to attend the sailing lessons, according to Sangamon State University dinner which will open with a cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. Sailing Club adviser Porter McNell. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. After the program, SSU guests "These great days just scream for sailing," he said. "it's an are welcome to enjoy the live music in the Galaxy Lounge. outstanding time to join the aquatic Prairie Stars.' Reservations, at $12 per person, must be received at the Anyone lnterested in joining the sailing team or club. should call McNeii at 786-6716. bursar's office by 5 p.m., Monday, May- 7. Reservations can not be accepted-after the deadiine. Facultvlstaff activities DOC to conduct on-campus Interviews A booklet written dy' MICHAEL 0. AYERS, executive associateto the president, was recently released by the Illinois The illinois Department of conservation will be Community Action Association. The 54-page booklet, "Planning interviewing SSU students on campus on Monday, April 30, for for the Future of Community Action: A Handbook for Strategic accounting, biology, chemistry, data processing and computer Planning," covers a wide range of planning topics including a science positions. A four-year degree is required. working definition of the planning process, the role of board Students lnterested in interviewing should call Career members and staff and evaluating current programs and Services at 786-6508 or stop by Cox House to schedule an operations. interview. Resumes wiil be needed by Friday, April 27. DEBBIE GILL, secretary stenographer in the Office of Writers' conference deadline approaches Admissions and Records, and BECKY GILLESPIE, secretary Deadline to register for The Writers Conference to be (transcribing) in the President's Office, were finalists in this held at Sangamon State University, May 4-5, is Monday, April vear's John George Nicolav Secretatv of the Year Award 30. Registration must be received by this date to guarantee sponsored by the Greater sdringfield chamber of Commerce. seating to poet and former U.S. Sen. Eugene McCarthy's The achievement award is aiven to an outstandina secretarv presentation. "Poetry and Politics.' in Sangamon County for la high level of profe~sionalism, McCarthy's presentation at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 4, will dedication and contribution to the secretarial field and open the conference which is sponsored by the Office of business community. Continuing Education. The conference continues on Saturday, May 5, with several workshops and critique sessions. JOAN POLANCIC, assistant professor of medical For more information, call 786-6073. technology, presented a session at the Illinois and Iowa Medical Technology Association's Bl-state Meeting in Moline Med Techs offer cholesterol screenings on April 5. Her topic was "The Physiological and Clinical Members of the university community can undergo Effects of Abnormal Serum Magnesium Levels.' Approximately cholesterol screenings from 2-6 p.m., on Thursday, April 26, 500 people attended the threeday conference. and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on Friday, April 27, in the PAC Polanclc has also been appointed to serve on the concourse. American Society for Medical Technology Commission on Members of the SSU Medical Technology Club will be UndergraduateEducation. She is one of two clinical laboratory conducting the screenings which cost $3 each. educators nationwide to have been appointed to the eight- Call 7866676 to schedule an appointment. person committee. She will serve through 1992. CL April 26 Thu "After Thompson" round table 11:30 a.m., PAC second floor lobby April 26 Thu Cholesterol screening 2-6 p.m., PAC concourse April 26 Thu Sailing club/team meeting 5:15 p.m.. E-22 April 27 Fri Cholesterol screening 9 a.m.-) p.m.. PAC concourse April 27 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 April 28 Sat "Romeo and Juliet" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium April 28 Sat Annual spring semi-formal dance 9 p.m., Game Room, Building D April 30 Mon Mail art exhibit opening 7 p.m., Student Center. Building DIE May 1 Tue Law Day May 1 Tue Video Festival PAC Studio Theater May 1 Tue Donatlons needed for food pantry campus drop locations **Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadiine for news items is Tuesday noon prior to m~hlication.Thp SSU Weekly is published every Th~~rcdav sRNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGREID, I1 62794-9243 Volume 6, Number 33 Office of University Relations Jean Richards May 3, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor

Ground breaking set Top student worker selected The ground breaking ceremony for Sangamon State Bob Sablotny, a production assistant at WSSU radio, is University's Health and Sciences Building is scheduled for SSU's first "Student Employee of the Year." noon, Wednesday, May 9. A senior In the Communication Program, Sablotny was The entire University community is invited to attend the nominated by his supervisors who "appreciated his reliability, ceremony which will be held immediately to the southeast of Initiative and ~rofessionalism." the University's central plaza. sab1otny'said, "It's easy to do a good job if you like where you're working.' He will be awarded a certificate at this year's honors SSU maps out recreation plan breakfast and receive a gift certificate from the SSU Six lighted tennis courts, a practice soccer field, Auditorium. basketball and volleyball courts, a softball diamond, four outdoor racquetball courts, a picnic shelter and a field house Porter McNeil named EOM are all part of a Sangamon State University plan to Improve recreational areas on the University's main campus. Porter McNell, Sangamon State University's public A practice soccer field is already under construction and information offlcer, Is the University's ernployee of the month SSU President Durward Long said he hoped the construction for May. of the other projects would occur within the next three years. Vice President Carl Long presented the award to McNeil In his report to the Board of Regents on March 22, Long at a campus reception on May 1. called for establishment of a non-instructional facility "I enjoy the challenges of my job and I appreciate this development reserve, into which an estimated $15,000 would recognHon from my peers on the staff," McNeil said. "Now I go annually. know how embarrassing and shocking it is to be led into an The report also stated that the initiation of any specific employee of the month party.' project depends on the availability of funds and will require McNeil, 30, received his M.A. in publlc affairs reporting separate board action on a project-by-project basis. from Sangamon State in May 1986. He has been the University's public information office since September 1986. Mark calendars for graduation events An avld sportsman, McNeil also serves as an adviser to The Sangamon State University Alumni Association and SSU's sailing club. Prior to his appointment as public Information officer by the President's Office will sponsor a candle light receptlon to SSU President Durward Long. McNeil served as statehouse honor this year's graduates from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 11, at correspondent for Illinois Issues. A 1982 graduate of the Old State Capitol. The entire University community and the Macalester Cdlege In St. Paul, Mlnn., he also spent one year public are invited to attend the reception. as a graduate assistant in the Center for Legal Studies and This year's honors breakfast will be held at 10 a.m., one with the lllinols Legislative Studies Center at SSU. He also Friday, May 11, in the PAC cafeteria. Tickets, at $6.75 each, sewed as an intern and aide to former U.S. Rep. Tom are available from the bursar's office. Railsback in Washington, D.C., in 1981 and 1982. Faculty members are invited to the faculty recognition The employee of the month award goes to permanent reception at noon, Saturday, May 12, in the PAC restaurant. employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional The University will recognize those who are receiving service through their work and exhibit a positive and sabbatical awards in the coming year, those who have supportive attitude. received tenure this year, the recipient of the Dennis C. Foss As em~loveeof the month. McNeil receives special Award and those who have recently published books or major parking prh;ileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to monographs. be chosen Sanaamon State Universitv employee of the year. The commencement ceremony for the School of Health ~m~lo~ees-ofthe month are nominaied-by co-workers and Human Services and the School of Liberal Arts and and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of Sciences will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 12, in the University past employees of the month. Auditorium. The ceremonv for the School of Business and Management and the 'school of Public Affairs and Administration will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12, in the Register now for summer, fall semesters University Auditorium. Advance telephone and walk-in registration for the 1990 Academic receptions for each school wiil immediately summer and fall semesters at Sangamon State University is follow the commencement ceremonies. The reception for the now underway. School of Health and Human Services will be held in PAC Students may register in person at the Office of conference rooms C/D. The School of Liberal Arts and Admissions and Records. Building F, Room 20. Students may Sciences will hold a reception for its graduates in the PAC also reglster by calling 786-6174. atrium. Following the afternoon commencement, a reception Advance phone and walk-in registration for the summer for graduates of the School of Business and Management wiil term ends Friday, June 1. Advance phone or walk-in be held in the PAC cafeteria. A reception for the School of registration for the fall semester continues through Thursday, Public Affairs and Administration wiil be held in PAC Aug. 16. Summer classes begin Monday, June 4, and the fall conference rooms A/B. semester begins Monday, Aug. 20. Deadline for staff recognition dinner May 7 Clayville Spring Festival May 5 & 6 The University community is invited to the 1lth Annual The Clayville Folk Arts Guild sponsors the 19th Annual Staff Recognition Dinner which will be held at 6:30 p.m., Spring Festival this weekend. May 58, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday. May 15, at the Holiday Inn East. both days. The University and the SSU Staff Senate host the 1lth The area's premiere country craft festival draws more than Annual Staff Recognition Dinner to acknowledge all members 100 artists to dlsplay, sell and demonstrate their crafts. The of the University's civil service and administrative staffs festival features plenty of tempting refreshments, too. Rese~ations,at $12 per person, must be received at the Clayville Rural Life Center is 12 miles west of Springfield bursar's office by 5 p.m., Monday, May 7. on llllnois Route 125, one-half mile east of Pleasant Plains. For more Information, call 626-1132. Daily newspaper to offer news service with the help of the telephone and WSSU Tlckets available for McCarthy Starting in June, news seekers will have round-the-clock Free tickets to former U.S. Sen. Eugene McCarthy's access to local, state, national and international happenings at presentation, 'Poetry and Politics," are available from the the tips of their fingers. bursar's office. That's when The State Journal-Register plans to launch McCarthy's presentation at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 4, in its new J-R Line, a voice news service accessible to anyone in Brwkens Auditorium, will open a writer's conference the Springfield area who has a touch-tone telephone. Besides sponsored by SSU's Office of Continuing Education. major news events, the service wiil also provide information on sports, entertainment, the stock market, even horoscopes and Researchers to offer findings on cell structure soap opera updates. The Biology Program at sangamon State University will Most of the information concerning people and events host the meeting of the Central States Electron Microscopy outside Illinois will be provided by Brite Voice Systems of Society, an affiliate of the American Association of Electron Wichita, Kan., whose Cityline programming services are Microscoplsts, Friday, May 18, from 9 a.m.4 p.m. in Brookens currently being used by approximately 40 newspapers and Auditorium. television stations. The State Journal-Register also purchased Two Invited guest speakers and faculty from a variety of the necessary computer and audio equipment from the firm. academic lnstltutions In lllinols and neighboring states will Sangamon State University's public radio station, WSSU, present their research findings on the macromolecular will be providing the local and state news, as well as weather organization and ultrastructure of the cell. updates, for the J-R Line. According to Rob Gordon, WSSU The conference will also include a poster session and general manager, the contractual agreement between the displays on technical information and Instrumentation. newspaper and the radio station will enable it to hire an The rneetlng is free and open to the public. additional (and much needed) staff member. All members of For more Information, contact Nada Chang at 786-6630. the news staff, however, wiil alternate on the J-R Line. Voice information services are quickly becoming the latest Faculty/staff activities communications trend. As the media scramble for ways to JEFFREY CHESKY, associate professor of gerontology attract and keep the nation's readers, viewers and listeners. and blology, has co-authored the new edition of the Brief such services provide consumers with a vast array of nearly Bibliography: Biology of Aging. This selective annotated instantaneous news and information. bibliography for gerontology instruction Is published by the The service is free to callers within the Springfield dialing Associationfor Gerontology in Higher Education. Washington, area. So, watch The State Journal-Register for more D.C. information about this new service and get your touch-tone finger in shape. The world of information awaits your touch. KENNETH OLDFIELD. associate orofessor of ~ublic administration, convened a'wnel. The ~io~ert~~ax:1sAes of Drive to recruit Big Brothers, Sisters begins Economic Eaultv and Democratic Values.' at the American During May, Big Brother/Big Slster of Sangamon County Society for ~ubilcAdmlnlstration's annual meeting in Los begins a recruitment challenge with the goal of gettlng 50 Angdes on April 9. boys and 15 girls off the waiting list. He also presented a paper, "Using the Courts to Achieve Anyone, including couples, can become a "Big," Assessment Uniformity In Illinois,' at the session. according to Big Brother and Auditorlum Director John Oldfield also conducted a roundtable dlscussion, "Writing Kennedy. "We have a single match program and we have a the Dissertation,' for doctoral students who attend the program that pairs a couple with a Liie Brother. Thls is a very conference. Thls roundtable session was based on "How to popular way to share the responsibilities with a spouse," he Deal With Some of the Practical Problems Associated With said. "In ail cases, the Bigs and Ltttles are matched accordlng Writing a Dissertation,' an artlcle Oldfield published earlier in to interest levels and the Big always has the final cholce in the the College Student Journal. match." Several orientations have been scheduled during May at Alumni president publishes book the Big Brother/Big Sister office, 1945 S. Spring. "The Gary Koch, president of the SSU Alumni Association, and orientation session lasts about an hour and prospective Bigs James F. Keane, state representative from the 28th district, can find out about the program... no obligations," he said. have written lllinois Local Government: A Handbook. Interested? Call Kennedy at 786-6150. The book, published by the Southern llllnois University Press, systematically examines the different types of Country-folk duo to perform government at the county, township and municipal levels. It Robin and ~indaWilliams, long-time favorites on "A explains how these units of government operate, what Prairie Home Companion," will perform at 7 p.m., Sunday, May problems they face and how they Interact with other 6. Presented by prairie ~ra~evineand WSSU, the performance government entities. will be held at the Sorinafieid Theatre Centre. 101 E. Lawrence. Contributors to the book include State Comptroller Roland Tickets for the pe>ormance will be $7 in advance and $8 Burrls. U.S. Undersecretary of Education Ted Sanders and at the door. Tickets are available at the Blue Parrot, Appletree James D. Nowlan, author of Inside State Government. Records, the King Harvest Food Co-op and at the WSSU Koch, who also serves a$ special assistant to the state studios. comptroller, earned his master's degree in communication For more information, call Rob Gordon at WSSU at 786- from SSU in 1985. He also has a master's degree in public 6516. affairs reporting from SSU.

May 4 Fri Faculty Senate meeting (1989-90 Senate) 10 a.m., Brookens 333 May 4 Fri Faculty Senate meeting (1990-91 Senate) 11 a.m.. Brookens 333 May 5 Sat Dukes of Dixieland 8:15 p.m, SSU Auditorium May 7 Mon Reservations due for staff recognition dinner 5 p.m., bursar's office May 9 Wed Ground breaking for Health and Sciences Building noon, southeast of central plaza May 11 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Volume 6, Number 34 Office of University ~elatigns ~ean~ichards May 10, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor More than 500 students to participate in 19th annual commencement

Approximately 800 bachelor's and master's degree will Megginson (M.A.) and Steven Keith Snyder (B.A.), Public be awarded when Sangamon State University graduates the Affairs Reporting: Shari Lee Hemesath (M.A.) class of 1990. Because of the size of this year's class, two School of Public Affalrs and Administration separate ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 12, in the Community Arts Management: Cheryl F. Briggs (M.A.). University's Auditorium. Environmental Studies: Deborah Grant (M.A.), Health Services The commencement ceremony for the School of Health Administration: Bernard Butler (M.A.) and Melinda Combes and Human Services and the School of Liberal Arts and (B.A.), Legal Studies: Michael J. Bonanslnga (M.A.) and Sciences will be at 10 a.m. The ceremony for the School of Elizabeth Steinhour (B.A.). Political Studies: Miaona Ye (M.A.) Business and Management and the School of Public Affairs and Cynthia Barrett (B.A.), Public Administration: Christopher and Administration will be at 1:30 p.m. Atchinson (M.P.A.) During the morning ceremony, Ralph Stone, professor of Academic receptions for each school will immediately history, is scheduled to receive a faculty emeritus certificate. follow the commencement ceremonies. The reception for the Loretta Meeks, associate professor of teacher education, will School of Health and Human Services will be held in PAC deliver the faculty address. conference rooms C/D. The School of Liberal Arts and The grand marshal for the morning ceremony Is Larry Sciences will hold a reception for its graduates in the PAC Shiner, professor of philosophy. Shiner will also speak at this atrium. Following the afternoon commencement, a reception year's honors breakfast which wili be held at 10 a.m., Friday, for graduates of the School of Business and Management will May 11, in the PAC cafeteria. The grand marshal, as well as be held In the PAC cafeteria. A reception for the School of the faculty speaker, for the afternoon ceremony is Dave Public Affairs and Administration will be held in PAC Everson, professor of political studies and public affairs. Grand conference rooms A/B. marshal Is an honorary title conferred each year on a full To honor this year's graduates, the SSU Alumni professor by the vote of all tenured full professors. Assoclatlon and the President's Office will sponsor a candle Student speakers for the ceremonies were chosen by a light reception from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 1I, at the Old State campus-wide committee. Michael Bonansinga and James Capitol. The entire University community and the public are Rigney wili deliver the student addresses at the ahernoon invited to attend. ceremony. Two students from the Communication Program, Faculty members are invited to the faculty recognition Jeannie Knox and Jim Grubbs, will deliver the graduate and reception at noon, Saturday, May 12, in the PAC restaurant. undergraduate student speeches at the morning ceremony. The University will recognize those who are receiving The faculty and students who comprise each program sabbatical awards in the coming year, those who have committee in the University select one graduating student who received tenure this year, the recipient of the Dennis C. Foss best exemplifies the goals and spirit of each program. These Award for Creative Excellence In Teaching, and those who students have been designated as program marshals for the have recently published books or major monographs. ceremony and wili wear aold stoles. The students chosen by their and teachersio be honored as marshals are: - Alumni bestow recognition awards School of Business and Manaaement Sangamon State University's~~lumniAssociation will Accountancy: Brenda Vost (M.A.) and Patricia Miller (B.A.). Business Administration: Robert Coleman Porter present its third annual Alumni Recognition Awards this (M.B:A.) and Dina Whetstone (B.B.A.), Economics: lbrahlm All evening at a reception at the home of University President Aldubaikhi (M.A.) and Sherman John Elliott (B.A.), Labor Duward Long. Relations: Patricia A. Breiiand (B.A.), Management: David L. "It's important to give something back to the faculty and Kepler (B.A.) and Tanya Cheatham (B.A.), Management staff in return for all they have given to us and the University,' President Gary Koch said in explaining the Information Systems: Kow Ping Tan (M.A.) Association awards. School of Health and Human Services This year's winners, with some comments from the Child, Family and Community Services: David Lee nominations, follow. Forbes (M.A.) and Kathie Elaine Wozniak (B.A.), Gerontology: - Al Barnhart, cafeteria manager, has been with the Janet Hale (M.A.), Human Development Counseling: Sue A. University for nine years. "In that time he has been a Cobb (M.A.), Medical Technology: Pamela K. Harpole (B.S.), dedicated, loyal and conscientious staff member. Al is a hard Nursing: Kell Wagner (B.S.N.) and Connie Mortiand (B.S.N.), worker who sets an excellent example for his employees and Psychology: Kevin G. Vost (M.A.) and Jill Lautemann (B.A.), peer staff members. He has provided a quality food service Social Justice Professions: Sharon R. Moke (B.A.), for staff, faculty and students thereby sustaining a reputation Sociology/Anthropology: Martina L. Manns (B.A.) of good to excellent food service at SSU. The public has also experienced the excellent service planned and coordinated School of Liberal Arts and Sciences through Al by the way of his restaurant and catering operation. Art (Visual): Karen L Cllnton (B.A.), Biology: Rhonda My vote is for Al Barnhart, an employee behind the scenes Lynn Mouser (M.A.) and Linda K. Riebling (P.A.), Chemistry: who gets little recognition, but does a big job for the University Kimberly Miles-Miilburg (B.S.), Communication: Douglas Catlin serving approximately 81,000 people per year. For the nine (M.A.) and Jim Grubbs (B.A.), Computer Science: Kamal Azam years Al has been with the University, he has provided service Kahn (B.A.), English: Barbara Burkhardt (M.A.) and Josephine to approximately 729,000 people.' Egger (B.A.), History: Linda Jamali (M.A.) and Jacquelyn C. - Craig Brown, associate professor of political studies. Smith (B.A), Individual Option: Holly J. McCracken (M.A.) and came to SSU in 1972 and has "shown a dedication to students Robert Eberding (B.A.), Mathematical Sciences: Kathleen (over) (cont'd from front page) Public servants honored during week and alu~i that is exceptional. First and foremost, Craig is an The week of May 7-13 has been declared "Public ? vice outstanding teacher. He also works with many AST students Recognition Week." and is a recognized expert on experiential learning. Professor "Public Service Recognition Week is a nationwide effort to Brown is a dedicated adviser of students--both past and express appreciation for the talents and generosity of our present. He has taken the leadership role in publishing the public servants," according to SSU President Dunvard Long. poliGRAPH newsletter which is sent to students and alumni. "The federal, state, county, city, school and University This publication illustrates Craig's attention to the graduates of employees in Sangamon County do a tremendous and often his program." thankless job," Long said. The week-long observation is Brown earned his bachelor's degree from Parsons designed to increase public awareness of the contributions of College and his master's degree from Northwestern University. public employees, he said. - Doh Shinn, professor of political studies and public affairs, 'has been one of the most productive scholars at SSU for almost 20 years. Since he arrived In Springfield in the spring of 1971, Shinn has been winning foundation grants, publishing books, articles and reviews at a great rate, helping to put SSU on the map as a site of serious scholarship In political studies and public affairs. "In his work with the Center for Mlddle-Size Cities in the mid-1970s. Shinn pioneered studies of quality of life and has become known among scholars the world over for his work in developing that field of study. This summer, he will chair a panel on that subject at the World Conference of Sociology in Madrid, Spain. He will also present a paper as a member of another panel at that conference. "Since the onset of important political change in the Republic of Korea in the early 1980s. Shinn has been foremost among American students of democratization in that country. His writings on the subject have been noteworthy for their high level of scholarship as well as for the timeliness of their topics. At the First World Conference of Korean Political Studies held in Seoul, Korea, last summer, Shinn won the "best paper" award for his "Left-Right Polarization and Support for lslamic studies to be offered this summer Democratization Among the Mass Public in Korea." The Muslim Students Association at Sangamon State Shinn earned his B.A. and M.A. from Seoul National University and the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield will University, an M.A. from the University of California at Berkeley offer an introductory course on Islamic studies this summer. and his doctorate from the University of Illinois. Classes will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, beginning "As much as he has contributed over the course of his May 19. The content of the course will be geared to the pr~duct~ecareer, this last year as been simply extraordinary. particular interests of the students. The class will also have In 1989, Shinn published four articles, including an Important several guest speakers. piece in Comparative Political Studies, a premier refereed Registration is free; however, there is a $10 fee for study journal in the field, and has a book on democratization at the materials. Seoul National University Press that will be published this To register for the course, call the Muslim Students summer. Association at 529-6770. 'As a scholar who has contributed much to the Un~ersitythrough his publications, and as a member of the SSU to host stop smoking program University community who has had a remarkably fruitful year, The University Health Service will host a stop smoking the Alumni Association could do no better than to recognize program for SSU faculty, staff and students. Memorial Medical the work of Doh Shinn." Center personnel will conduct the classes through Central - Becky Veach, program administrative assistant to the Management Service's "Stepwell" program. Dean of the School of Public Affairs and Administration, is an The six-week program begins Wednesday, May 16, and early alumnus of SSU and has two degrees (a B.A. in English will meet once a week on Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. in and history earned In 1972 and an M.A. in hlstory earned In PAC conference room E. Enrollment is limited. 1973.) On the staff of SSU since 1971, she has had positions For more Information or to register for the class, call ranging from graduate assistant to her current position. Lynne Price at 786-6676. 'Becky's dedication to the service of students at SSU In manifested in many ways. For example, she is in charge of Lakeslde Bookstore announces new hours communicating every semester with current and former students to remind them of classes, course schedules and Beglnnlng Monday, May 14, and ending Friday, June 1. other special interest items. Becky also reviews all graduation the Bookstore be 'pen from a.m.-5 p.m.9 reports to assure that students will really graduate on time and, of course. become alumni! $$a~~~~$~~~~$~a~~~"~;~.p.m.On Fridays9 'Becky each exemplifies the best of SSU--student, alumni and staff." Registration continues Advance telephone and walk-in registration for the 1990 SSU WalkAmerica team raises $1,195.32 summer and fall semesters at Sangamon State University University employees have donated $1,195.32 towards continues through 5 p.m., May 11. Registration will be closed the March of Dimes fight against birth defects. from May 14-28 and resume Tuesday, May 29. Approximately 20 SSU walkers participated In the March Students may register in person at the Office of of Dimes walk-a-thon. WalkAmerica, on April 28. Admissions and Records, F-20, or by calling 786-6174. Top individual honors go to Linda Jett who raised $200, Advance phone and walk-in registration for the summer Steve Chrans who $131 and Porter McNeil who term ends Friday, June 1. Summer classes start Monday, June collected $126. 4. C&,L,

May 11 Fri Honors Breakfast 10 a.m., PAC cafeteria May 11 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m.. L-29 May 11 Fri Candle light reception to honor graduates 6-8 p.m, Old State Capitol May 12 Sat Commencement 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. SSU Auditorium May 12 Sat Faculty Recognition Reception noon, PAC restaurant May 15 Tue Staff Recognition Dinner 6:30 p.m., Holiday Inn East May 18 Fri Central States Electron Microscopy Society meeting 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Brookens Auditorium

"Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prlor to publlcatlon. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. SANGRMON STA -E UNIVERSITY 51 Volume 6, Number 35 Office of University Relations Jean Richards May 17, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor Shereikis wins Foss Award Craddock scholarship awarded Judith Shereikis, faculty assistant and writing specialist Springfield native Cindy Womack is the winner of the at Sangamon State Universlty's Learning Center, has received fourth annual J. Douglas Craddock Scholarship at Sangamon the third annual Dr. Dennis C. Foss Award for Creative State University. Womack, a graduate student in Sangamon Exceilence in Teaching. State's Gerontology Program, accepted the $500 scholarship Vice President of Academic Affairs Wavne Penn check at the Universlty's honors breakfast, May 11. announced the $1,000 award at a faculty recognition reception Womack is employed by the SIU School of Medicine as held Saturdav. Mav 12, in coniunction with the University's a research instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and the 19th annual 6ommencement cbemony Center for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. Prior to University President Durward Long sald, "Ms. Sherelkis that, she was a nurse in the neurology/neurosurgery unit at is another excellent example of Sangamon's commitment to Memorial Medical Center from 1979-87. She received a superior teaching and the maintenance of an unmatched bachelor of science degree in nursing from SSU in 1986 and environment for learning." an associate degree in nursing from Lincoln Land Community "I can't Imagine an award or any other honor that would College in 1979. mean so much to me," Shereikis said. "it's the highest sort of "I consider it a great honor to be chosen for this award.' honor when your students believe that you are doing a good Womack said. The scholarshlp was established by family and job." She sald she hoped to use the money to visit her friends in memory of Craddock, the former head of Horace daughter who has just completed her first year of teaching Mann insurance Company and formertreasurer, president and with the Peace Corps in Africa. chairman of the SSU Foundation. It Is awarded annually to a With the Learning Center since 1974, Shereikis tutors student who demonstrates superior academic achievement graduate and undergraduate students in writing and works and potential for innovation and leadership ability. with the faculty to integrate writing across the curriculum. She "The Craddock Scholarship has a special place in our also assesses the writing skills of entering students, gives Institutional memow In honoring an outstandinq person and class presentations and workshops on all aspects of community leader who also beceved in our ~nhersity,'SSU expository writing and edits faculty articles. President Durward Lona said. "it Is a special pleasure to award She also serves on the Learning Center's Personnel the scholarship to such an outstarding student as Cindy Committee and is a community concert volunteer. Womack, a representative of many hard-working, public- Shereikis, who joined the faculty in 1982, earned her minded and caring students at Sangamon State.' bachelor's degree in English literature from Indiana University in 1962. In 1977, she earned a master's degree from SSU in Vasconcelles Scholarship goes to Sims literature with an emphasis in children's literature. Springfield resident Lisa Sims, a graduate student in the The award is made possible by an endowment fund Communication Proaram at Sangamon State University, is the established by Foss, a former vice president for academic winner of the 1990- ark ~asc6ncellesscholarship; which affairs and member of the University's sociology/anthropology honors the memory of the University's late public information faculty. officer. The $250 scholarshlp check was presented to Sims at the Stone receives emeritus ranking University's honors breakfast, May 11. The award is given for Ralph A. Stone, professor of history at Sangamon State outstanding academic achievement, personal development University, has been awarded a faculty emeritus certificate. and service to others. The award was announced at the University 19th annual Sangamon State established the Mark Vasconcelles commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12. Scholarship after his death in 1985. 'We established a SSU President Durward Long sald, "Professor Stone has scholarship in Mark's name for students who wish to pursue been a mainstay at Sangamon State. He will be missed not communications and who also have an abiding commitment only in the classroom, but we will miss his wise counsel as to improving the quality of life in their community," University well." president ~irward~ong said. Stone joined the SSU faculty in 1970 as an associate Sims said, "It's quite an honor just to be nominated for professor. In 1971, he was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for this kind of scholarship, so it's really very gratifying to be the book The lrreconcilables and The Fight Against the chosen. Many thanks to Dr. Henry Nicholson for his League of Nations. The book was also was runner up for the recommendation,the members of the selection committee and , Organization of American Hlstorlans' FrederickJackson Turner Mr. and Mrs. Vasconcelles." Prize. He was promoted to full professor in 1973. Slms, a writer for the Illinois Senate press staff, graduated Stone earned a bachelor's degree from the Unlverslty with an associate's degree from Highland Community College of Kansas in 1956, a master's degree from the University of in 1979. After earning her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois in 1958 and a doctorate from U of I In 1961. lllinois University in 1981, she joined the staff of the Macomb Stone is the author of numerous scholarly papers and DallyJournal In 1982. While at the newspaper she won several professional commentary including "lsolationists, Collective writing awards including a first-place award in the National Security and the League of Nationsnand "'Pray for the Dead Newspaper Associatlon's 1985 National Better Newspaper and Fight Like Hell for the Living': The Mother Jones Contest for a four-part series about sexual abuse of children Anniversaries.' His reviews have appeared in the American in McDonough County. She also won second place in the Historical Review, Journal of American History, The Historian, Illinois Press Associatlon's 1984 lllinois Newspaper Contest. The Progressive and the Journal of the Illinois State Histon'cal She joined the Senate staff in 1985. Society. He is a member of the American Historical Slms serves as on the Board of Directors of the Springfield Association and the lllinois Labor History Society. Theatre Center and Is a volunteer with Parents Too Soon. Staff members elect eight senators Global trade to be discussed B7''ots were tabulated on May 8 and the following civil Stuart Robinson, senior director at the General Agrr?--ent service staff members were elected to serve 2-year terms on on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), will speak on world traoe dt a the Sangamon State University Staff Senate: Jerry Clark, John meeting of the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois at 6 Forgas, Ron Kick, Ruth G. Mackaill, Carol Moore, Phyllis p.m., Thursday, May 24, at the Sprlngfield Hilton. Murphy and Jean Richards. Shirley A. Wheatley was elected Robinson earned a degree In international law from to fill one administrative 2-year position. Harvard and a doctorate from the University of Geneva where he now teaches part time. He has headed legal drafting teams SSU staff members thanked for service in several trade negotiations and has published articles on The 11th Annual Recognition Dinner to honor civil international law and commerce and a book on multinational service and administrative staff members of Sangamon State banking. He frequently lectures on international trade and was held May 15 at the Holiday Inn East. GATT, multinational companies, legal aspects of exchange Receiving special recognition were 20-year employees control and regulation of International banking. John Doyle, Pearl Mounce and Drena Stickel. Rich Bradley, He will be in Springfield for his induction into the Sue Dozier, Caroline Gherardlni, Bill Hickerson, Edgar Hoover, Springfield High School Hall of Fame as the Distinguished Jim Newbanks, Felix Roth and Joe Scott were thanked for 15 Alumnus of the Year. years of service. Also honored were employees completing 10 Cost of the meeting, including dinner, is $1 7 for council years of service Including Dale Abeln, Carolyn Bardos, Loretta members and $20 for nonmembers. Deadlinefor reservations Chambers, Gerlinde Coates, Vernon Eaton, Nancy Ford, is Monday, May 21. For more information, call George Dietz at Norma Funk, Linda Jen, Nancy Rachelle, Carol Spence. Linda 744-8953. Squires, Dixie Vaught and Phyllis Wilson. McGill poem wins best of show SSU chemistry professors design test Marty McGill, secretary for the Office of University to improve job safety for workers Relations, has been awarded "best of show" in the poetry category in the citywide art exhibit, "On My Own Time.' Workers at the most dangerous hazardous waste sites sponsored by the Sprlngfield Area Arts Council. McGill won for in Illinois may be a bit more safer, thanks to two Sangamon her poem. "Old Photographs: 1860-1900.' State University chemistry professors. This is the second straight year that an SSU staff member William A. Martz and Gary Trammell, both associate has won the award. Last year, Porter McNeil. SSU's public professors of chemistry at the universlty, have developed a lnformatlon officer, won for his poem, 'Time Forever.' written test that workers must pass before they are certified to The "On My Own Timehart exhibit will be on display work at Superfund hazardous waste sites In the state. through Wednesday, May 30, at the Springfield Marine Bank. 'The written test will be a way to assess people. It will hel~make sure the workers know how to ~rotectthemselves. other co-workers and (by knowlng how to'keep contaminants Political studies student selected for institute from leavina the site) the surroundina communitv," Martz said. James E. Smlley, a junior in SSU's Political Studies A new state law requires that In addition to attending Program, was one of 25 students selected from applicants training sessions, workers must pass a certification test. across the nation to participate in the American Political Previously, hazardous waste site workers received 40 hours of Science Association's Summer Institute for Black Political classroom training plus on-site training. Martz and Trammell Science Students. developed the certification test at the request of the llllnols The institute meets for six weeks during June and July in Environmental Protection Agency. The IEPA will use the test Atlanta. on an ongoing basis to certify equipment operators and laborers. Faculty/Staff activities The test was developed as part of a grant from the IEPA AUGUSTINEAGHO, assistant professor of health services to the university's Center for Leaal Studies. Pinky Wassenbera, admlnlstration, became a citizen of the United States during assistant professor of politicil science, Is director of t

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**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every other Thursday during the summer. Next issue: May 31. SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGRELD, 1169794-9243. Volume 6, Number 36 Office of University Relations Jean R~chards May 31, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-671 6 Ed~tor Service awards presented Tenure, promotions approved Recipients of Sangamon ~taieUniversity's first-ever The Illinois Board of Regents recently approved Distinguished University Service Awards are Doug Anderson, Sangamon State University's 1990 recommendations for associate professor of educational administration; Ham faculty tenure and promotions which are effective this fail. Berman, associate professor of child, family and communi& The board granted tenure to three Sangamon State services; John Collins, professor of public administration and professors. They are Doug Anderson, associate professor of public affairs; J. Michael Duvall, assistant professor of educational administration; Steve A. Egger, associate communication; Daniel Gallasher. associate professor of professor of social justice professions; and Pinky S. business administration; ~6nHavens, p'rofessor of Wassenberg, assistant professor of political studies. psychology; John Munkirs, professor of economics; David "It is faculty members like these receiving tenure and Olson, assistant professor of accountancy; Kent Redfield, promotions who are integral contributors to our growing associate professor of political studies; Charles reputatlon for academic exceiience in higher education," Schweighauser, professor of astronomy/physics, English and University President Durward Long said. "Congratulations to environmental studies; Chung-Hsien Sung, assistant all of them on their weiideserved promotions." professor of mathematical sciences; and Peter Wenz, Anderson joined the University faculty in 1986. He holds professor of philosophy and legal studies. an M.D. fromTempie Universityand a J.D. from the University The awards are given, upon the recommendation of the of Cincinnati. Prior to coming to Sangamon State, he sewed deans and the vice president for academic affairs, to faculty as assistant attorney general and senior attorney for education who demonstrate excellence in teaching, advising and and health for the state of Ohio. His research has been enhancement of learning; research, scholarship and creative published in journals including the Northern Illinois University contributions; or service to the University, professional Law Review and the Illinois Bar Journal. He has also sewed associations and the public. Following are summaries of the in the faculty governance system. recipients recent accomplishments. Egger, who joined SSU in 1987, holds a Ph.D. in criminal Anderson's achievements included preparing a new justice from Sam Houston University. Prior to ioining the course and developing new materials to incorporate theory University, he was an assistant professor of criminal justice at and practice and encourage studentdirected independent both the University of South Florida and Jackson Community work. College in ~ackson,Mich. As a result of his professional Berman brought a sharper focus to the concept of research and scholarly activities, he has become a recognized human services and integrated this philosophy into a base for expert on serial murders. Recently he wrote a book, Serial curricular direction. Murdec An Elusive Phenomenon, and an essay on the subject Collins was cited for his work on a variety of research in the book, Criminal Investigation: Essays and Cases by projects in the institute for Public Affairs. He led a research James Gilbert. design for a major grant from the Illinois Department of Mental Wassenberg holds a J.D. from Lewis and Clark School of Health. Law and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Washington State Duvall completed a video documentary on the University. Prior to joining the SSU faculty in 1987, she was a restoration of the Lincoln Home which was televised nationally tenured assistant professor of political science at Central by the Public Broadcasting Corporation. Michigan University. Wassenberg has been integral to the Gallagher was cited for his enhancements to the completion of a number of funded, applied research projects curriculum by integrating international dimensions and conducted through the University's Center for Legal Studies. womens studies issues into business courses. In addition, she has participated in national and regional Havens, psychology program convener for three years, professional meetings and had works published in journals coordinated program efforts with other programs, worked to such as the Northern Illinois University Law Review. develop a long-term direction for the program and focused In other action, the BOR also approved the promotion of program efforts at the graduate level. the foilowing individualsfromassociateprofessor to professor: Munkirs, chair of the Economics Program, published two Craig Brown, political studies; Jeffrey Chesky, gerontology journal articles and had chapters published in three books. and biology; Randy Kucera, public administration; Ann Olson, who received excellent student evaluations, is Larson, biology; James Nighswander, educational the initial advisor for master's degree students and has administration; William Stevens Jr.. teacher education; and achieved noteworthy results in student recruitment. William Warren, environmental studies. Redfieid organized and implemented a project to Four assistant professors--Mary Bohlen, communication , evaluate the state's enterprise zone program. He administers and public affairs reporting; Joseph Ladaila, mathematical the Legislative Staff Internship Program and prepared a sciences; David Olson, accountancy; and Kathleen Vinehout, booklet on state government internships. health services administration--were promoted to the rank of During the year Schweighauser taught nine courses, associate professor. hosted 2.000 visitors at SSU's Friday night star parties and The BOR aiso approved the promotion of Robert Meeder continued to make progress on a new observatory. from instructor to assistant professor of mathematical Sung incorporated computer applications into statistical sciences. courses and cultivated his statistical consulting services. His student evaluations indicate the extraordinary measures he takes to meet his students' needs. Don't forget. Wenz, chair of the Faculty Senate, was a member of two program committees. He produced three published articles SSU Food Pantry donations and was aiso recognized for his experimental approach in will be collected Friday, June 1. teaching ethics within a televised format. BOR supports SSU, ISU efforts in Peoria Convocom president elected to council The Board of Regents approved a resolution that Jerold Gruebel, president of the West Central lllinois advocates cooperative efforts between public and private Educational Telecommunlcations Corporation (Convocom), universities to meet the higher education needs of undersewed was elected vice president of the lllinois Public Broadcasting areas in Illinois. Council at the organization's annual meeting May 18 in At its May 17 meeting the BOR made it clear that it Springfield. favors an inter-institutional approach to address the needs of Gruebel, who also serves on the council's programming . undersewed areas, such as Peoria, rather than using state committee, will sewe a one-yearterm. The council consists of funds to allow private lnstitutlons to reduce their tuition the chief operating officers of Illinois' 22 public television and charges. radio stations. Other officers for 1990-91 elected at the Chairman Brewster Parker also urged that the resolution meeting held at Sangamon State Unbersity include the encourage and support the efforts of llllnois State University reelection of Elwin Basquin, president of WTVPIPeoria as and Sangamon State University to develop proposals to meet council president; Dan Slmeon, station manager of WILL-AM- the educational needs of Peoria residents. FM/Urbana as secretary and Rob Gordon, general manager SSU President Durward Long noted that Sangamon of WSSU as treasurer. State is interested in expanding its course offerings in Peoria. Currently, SSU offers t'hree academic programBusch Stadium is set for Monday, June 25, concert, presented by AT&T, features the world premiere of a and fans will watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the New score comrniss~oned~throu~hthe Ernst and young Promising York Mets. Game time is 7:35 p.m. The cost of the trip ($25 for American Composer Fund and two Richard Strauss favorites. students, $30 for everyone else) includes the ticket to the Till ~ulenspie~eland Ein Heldenleben. game, round-trip bus transportation, private party before the Hope School presents world-renowned cellist Mstislav game, dinner and a free visit to the Sports Hall of Fame. Make Rostropovich in concert at 3 p.m.. Sunday, Oct. 7. your reservations now at the bursar's office. Rostropovich,who studied with Shostakovich and collaborated Faculty, staff, students and friends of Sangamon State with Prokofiev, Is recognized as a consummate musician and University are Invited to the 1990 SSU scramble golf outing an outspoken defend& of human rights and artistic freedom. whlch starts at noon. Wednesday, June 20, at the Oaks Golf The Office Store presents comedian Bob Newhart at 8:15 Club. A $25 registration fee includes green fees, electric golf p.m., Friday, Oct. 12. cart, t-shirt, sandwich, chips and drink. Golfers must sign up lllinois Times presents "Sarafina," the smash Broadway by Wednesday. June 13, at the bursar's office. hit musical Saturday, Oct. 20, with performances at 2 and 8:15 Anyone interested in playing softball this summer should p.m. The play, a musical celebration of the triumph of school meet at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 6. at the SSU softball children over the horrors of South Africa's apartheid, was diamond. nominated for five Tony Awards. For more details about any of these activities, contact On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Abbey Theatre, Ireland's Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674. National Theatre, performs "Playboy of the Western World." Founded in 1899 by William Butler Yeats and others, the Learn more about credit for prior learning Abbey has produced more quality plays In the English The Credit for Prior Learning Program will hold an language than any other theater. informational meeting from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, at ClLCO presents Mantovani's Christmas Concert on SSU's Upper Division Office on the campus of lllinois Central Saturday, Nov. 24, with performances at 2 and 8:15 p.m. A College In East Peoria. The public Is invited to attend. chorus will join the orchestra in several traditional holiday favorites. Cellular One presents New Age musicians Shadowfax at Springfield dining out guide available 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. The group's latest album, "A GuMe to Healthful Dining" is a publication that lists "Folksongs for a Nuclear Village." was released by Capitol various Sprlngfield restaurantsthat have, on a voluntary basis, Records. itemized the dtfferent health food choices offered on their Marine Bank Broadway Showcase presents "Les menu. The booklet was compiled by the Capitol District Miserables" Jan. 15-20. A musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's Dietetic Association and the Sangamon County Division of the masterpiece, "Les Miserables" won numerous awGds, American Heart Association. including eiaht Tony Awards. Performances Tuesdav throuah Copies of the guide are available at American Association ~hursdaybegin at 730 p.m. with Friday and saturday evening llllnols Affiliate Office, 1181 N. Dlrksen; Memorial Medical shows starting at 8:15. Two matinees, Saturday and Sunday, Center Friends Resource Center. 800 N. Rutledge; St. John's Jan. 19 and 20. begin at 2 p.m. The final performance. Sunday Hospital Food and Nutrition Center, 800 E. Carpenter, or evening, Jan. 20, starts at 7:30. Wellness Center, 502 N. 6th; Springfield Convention and For ticket information, call the Sangamon State Vlsitors' Bureau, 624 E. Adams; and Doctors Hospital, 5230 S. University ticket office at 786-6160. 6th Street Highway.

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The calendar is on vacation, but please continue to send newsi items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every other Thursday during the summer. Next issue: June 14. Volume 6, Number 37 Office of University Relations Jean Richards June 14. 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Admissions extends hours EOM award goes to Gillespie Sangamon State Universltywill offer admission/advislng Beckv Gilles~ie,a secretarv in the President's Office at sessions during evening hours thls summer, Director of sangamo;l State unGersity, is the University'semployee of the Admissions Jerry Curl has announced. month for June. Richard Coffee, the Universitv's. leaal - counsel. "These evening sessions will make it easier for people presented the award to ~illespieat a campus reception on who work during the day to learn more about enrolling at May 31. Sangamon State," Curl said. "I'm just so surprised," Gillesple said at the reception; 'I Free informational sessions will be offered from 6-7 p.m. just don't know what to say. I work with some good people In the Office of Admissions lobby in Building F on the and want to thank them and the members of the (employee of University's main campus. the month) committee." Sessions will be held Wednesday, June 20; Thursday, At Sangamon State, Gillesple serves as a secretary for the June 28; Monday, July 2; Tuesday, July 10; Wednesday, July University's legal counsel and Internalauditor. In addition, she 18; Monday, July 30; Tuesday, Aug. 7; and Wednesday, Aug. has also provided secretarial support to the University's 15. affirmativeaction officer, institutional studies officer and faculty In addition to the evening sessions, an admissions associate to the president. counselor will be available until 6:30 each evening in the Glllespie, who joined the staff of Sangamon State in 1984. Admissions Office, Building F, Room 20. was also a finalist for this year's John George Nicolay Admissions counselors can be reached at 786-6626 Secretary of the Year Award given by the Greater Springfield Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and on Chamber of Commerce. Fridays until 5 p.m. Although not required, appointments are A Pawnee resident, Giliesple received her bachelor's recommended for prospective students. degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Prlorto her employment at Sangamon State, Gillespie was an admissions and records officer at Southern Illinois Friends to recruit 200 members University. John Handy, a member of Sangamon State University's The employee of the month award goes to permanent 1986 NAlA national championship soccer team, has been employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional appointed chairman of the 1990 membership drive for the service through their work and exhibit a positive and Friends of the Pralrie Stars, a booster organization for SSU's supportive attitude. As employee of the month, Gillespie intercollegiate athletlc teams. receivesspeclalparking privileges, campus gift certificates and The 26-year-old Springfield native, who also won all- the chance to be chosen Sangarnon State University district and all-state honors in soccer in 1985, hopes to recruit employee of the year. 200 new members and $20,000 In gifts during the two-week drive which began June 13. 'I'm trying to give back something I received from SSU," Display commemorates groundbreaking Handy said. "Everything is a team effort in sports and it will be This month the exhlbit in the Brookens Library display a team approach with thls fund raiser. I'm confident that we'll case commemorates the University groundbreaking have a very successful drive." ceremonies on June 10, 1970. He added, 'The Springfield business community has The display, prepared by Tom Wood, University archivist. always been very generous support In their support of SSU includes colored photographs of receptions and speakers in teams. We're hoping to build on that support In a very addition to the Invitation to the groundbreaking, the program substantial way.' for the event and a letter inviting then Gov. Richard Ogilvie to According to Handy and Aydin Gonulsen, SSU's attend the activities. athletic director and head soccer coach, the proceeds will The materials in the exhlbit have been taken from the fund scholarships for SSU's f'~eathletic teams--men's soccer, archive file of first SSU president, Robert C. Spencer. women's volleyball, men's and women's tennis and sailing. Benefits of the $100 basic membership include family Folk art to highlight Heritage Days season tickets to Pralrie Stars events, a special recognition The 3rd Annual Heritage Days will be held from 10 a.m.-5 dinner, other SSU sports-related social events, use of the p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24, at SSU's Clayville University library and tennis courts and resewed stadium Rural Life Center. Admission is free and refreshments will be parking and seating, Handy said. The basic membership, he available. said, is also tax deductible. Heritage Days feature authentic 19th century crafts done Handy, who received his B.A. degree in management by costumed craftspeople using materlals appropriate to the from SSU in 1987, is a graduate of Southeast High School and period. attended the University of Alabama before transferring to In conjunctlon with Heritage Days, the 2nd Annual Folk Art Sangarnon State. He now works for the Equitable Insurance Challenge wlll be held. Any handmade item using only Company in the field of compensation management for materlals that would have been available In 1850 may be professional athletes. entered. Ribbons wlll be awarded to the top three selections. For more information about the membership drive, For further information, call 626-1132. contact Gonulsen at 786-6674. Almanac of Illinois Politics published Administrators' round table '90-'91 program set Sh jamon State University and Illinois Issues announce Officers of the Sangamon State Administrators' , ~~nd a new publication: The Almanac of Illinois Politics--1990.This Table have selected program dates and topics for the 400-page, paperbound book is an invaluable source for upcoming academic year. information on Illinois government and politics, particularly the The organization will address "Schod-based Management" General Assembly and Its members. Oct. 24; "Building Self-Esteem In Students,' Dec. 5; "Motivating "Our purpose was to make accessible as wide a range Teachers," Feb. 6. 1991; and "Collaborative Leadership,' April of relevant political Information about llllnois politics as one 10, 1991. All meetings will be held at the Heritage House. volume can convey," according to the book's editor, Jack R. New officers include J,arnes Nighswander, associate Van Der Slik, who also serves as professor of political studies professor of education administration, who serves as and director of SSU's Illinois Legislative Studies Center. secretary, and Stuart Anderson, professor emeritus of Major contributors to the book are Craig A. Roberts, educational administration, who serves as a consultant to the director, Issues Development Staff, House Republican Staff; organization. William P. Dorn, former member of the House Republican Policy Staff; Paul Kieppner, university research professor of Faculty/Staff activities history and political science and director of the Social Science STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educational Research Institute at Northern Illinois University and Richard administration, is serving on the search committee for a E. Dahlberg, professor of geography and director of the superintendent of schools for the Pawnee Community Unit Northern Illinois University Laboratory for Cartography and School District 11. Spatial Analysis. Also, the Summer 1990 Issue of the Politics of Education Contributors compiled an array of data relating to bill Bulletin Includes a reprint of "What One Person Can Do With sponsorship, roll call votes, campaign finances and electoral One Word" which originally appeared In the Illinois School results. The book also provides specifics about PAC Board Journal. The article describes Anderson's efforts to contributions to Individuals and Interest group ratings of delete the word "buildlng" from the name of the state's legislators. Current biographical and district data are given for "operations, building and maintenance fund.' He believed the every senator and representative. word "building" made it unnecessarily difficult to gain voter The district maps and demographic data In the book are approval of tax Increases for the fund, designed to maintain reprinted from the Political Atlas of Illinois, published by and operate schools. The bill became law Oct. 31. 1989. Northern lllinols University Press In 1988. William E. Dart, vice president of government affairs of JULIE SLACK, continuing education coordinator, was one the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, says of the Almanac: of two Invited panelists at the 4th Blennlal Symposium of the 'Rarely has a book contained as much raw data about the Association of American Cultures, an organization sewing arts Illinois General Assembly and how It operates. A 'must' if you administrators of color, which was held June 7-10 in want to be successful at the Capitol." Oklahoma City. Her panel was "Leadership Training Needs of The book is not, however, all facts, tables and maps. Ethnic and Multlcultural Arts Admlnlstrators." The conference Two essays describe the lllinols political terrain. David attracted more than 700 U.S. participants and 20 participants Everson, professor of political studies and public affairs, from Great Britain. describes lllinois electoral politics and how it fits in the larger context of the nation. Roberts and Dorn look at the statewide The United States Air Force recently awarded certificates pattern of electoral politics throughout the 1980s. of appreciation to AL BARNHART, cafeteria manager, JUDY The book, at $35, can be ordered by calling 786-6084. BOHLEN, secretary for the Nursing Program, and SSU's Nursing Program for their help In planning a recruitment Noted labor, political activist to speak luncheon for the program's student nurses. The awards were John Rossen, who has 60 years of experience in labor given "in .recognition of outstanding support of the United and political activism, will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June States Air Force Recruiting Service and dedication to the 18, in Brookens Auditorium. His topic will be "Incorporating ideals and principles of the United States of America.' American Revolutionary Principles into Modern Electoral Politics.' At 3 p.m. that day Rossen will be interviewed on Aikido club offers free lessons SCAN-17. The University community is invited to participate when The public is invited to attend the free address which Is the UniversityAikido Club offers free lessons from 2-4 p.m.. on sponsored by the Illinois Sane/Freeze Springfield Chapter and Sundays in E-22. SSU's Labor Relations Program. A Japanese martial art, aikido is non-violent, non- competitive and is a great way for both men and women to Amir to address campus community gain good physical conditioning and exercise, according to The Islamic Option" will be the focus of a program at 2 instructor Joseph Lender. p.m., Saturday, June 16, at Sangamon State University's For more information. call 786-6666. Brookens Auditorium. The program, sponsored by the SSU Muslim Students' Association, will feature a speech by Dr. A. You count--make sure you're counted Fattah, amir of the Tanzeema Islam Organization In Canada. What does the 1990 census mean to Illinois? A great deal. The public is invited to attend the program. Admission is free Census information is used to determine your representation and refreshments will be served. in Congress, the state legislature and local political districts. it The Muslim Students' Association is offering, while Is used to assure fair distribution of tax money for schools, quantities last, free booklets and literature related to the housing, transportation and social services. Answering the program. To order, call 529-6770 or write to the Muslim census is free, easy and completely confidential. Make sure Students' Association, 1316 E. Bruce, Springfield, Ill., 62703. you're counted. GLnA June 16 Sat 'The Islamic Option" 2 p.m., Brookens Auditorium June 17 Sun University Aikido Club 2-4 p.m., E-22 June 18 Mon John Rossen address 730 p.m., Brookens Auditorium June 20 Wed SSU Golf Scramble noon, Oaks Golf Club June 20 Wed SSU Softball 5:15 p.m, diamond closest to West Court June 24 Sun University Aikido Club 2-4 p.m., E-22 June 25 Mon Bus trip to Busch Stadium - St. Louis vs. New York call 786-6174 for more information June 26 Tue Retirement reception for Camilla Reimer 3-5 p.m., PAC restaurant June 27 Wed SSU Softball 5:15 p.m., diamond closest to West Court July 2 Mon Donations to the food pantry will be collected campus drop locations **Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every other Thursday during the summer. Next lssue: June 28. SRNGAMON STRTE UNlVERSlN SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-99431 Volume 6, Number 38 Office of University Relations Jean Richards June 28, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Enrollment up for 16 semesters SSU seeks director for Peoria Sangamon State University's summer enrollment Sangamon State University is seeking a director for its Increased 4.3 percent over last summer's enroliment, Upper-Division Center in Peoria and applicants are continuing an unbroken chain of enrollment gains dating back encouraged to apply as soon as possible, according to Leroy to 1985, according to Director of Admissions Jerry Curl. it is Jordan, assistant vice president for academic affairs. the 16th consecutive semester that SSU has recorded an According to Jordan, the director will have responsibility increase over the previous comparable semester. for the overall operation of the academic programs in Peoria. "it seems that peopie in the area are realizing that they "Sangarnon State has been sewing the Peoria area for have access to an affordable, quality higher education that is more than 15 years. We know, first hand, the educational close to home," Curl said. needs of the area, and now, with this position, we are 'The continuing enrollment increase for 16 consecutive continuing our long-term commitment to fulfill those needs," semesters is unprecedented in recent years and shows clearly Jordan said. Future plans, he said, aiso call for a significant that Sangamon State is a university of choice and that expansion of the curriculum in the area. aggressive efforts of Sangamon State to expand opportunities Applicants are required to have a doctorate or a terminal for Illinoisans are paying rich dividends," said President degree In an appropriate university program, higher Durward Long. educational administrative experience and demonstrated Students enrolled at SSU for the summer term total experience and accomplishments In working with faculty 1,790, compared to 1,716 last summer. 'We are also committees and community groups. continuing the trend to enroll more fuiitime undergraduate Applicants should submit a letter of application to Leroy students," Curl said. Undergraduate enrollment climbed from Jordan, assistant vice president for academic affairs, 974 to 1,049while graduate headcount remained steady with Sangamon State University, PAC 527, Springfieid, 111. 62704- 741 enrolling this summer compared to 742 last summer, he 9243. reported. The review process will begin Saturday, June 30, but will "We also had a significant increase in Full Time continue, Jordan stressed, until the position Is filled. Equivalent (or FTE) which means we're enrolllng more students for more hours," he said. FTE went from 1,268 last Reimer retires as EOM summer to 1,386 this summer. June 26 was a pretty good day for Camilla Reimer. Friends and colleagues had gathered in the PAC restaurant to New smoking policy starts July 1 wish her well on her retirement. And after 18 years of sewice Sangamon State University has established a new at Sangamon State, most recently as secretary to Dean Bill smoking policy which wiii go Into effect July 1. Bioemer of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, there No smoking wiii be permitted except in the private office were many friends to say goodbye. of a smoker and, when used for a private function, conference "We couldn't run the office without you," Bioemer said, rooms and the PAC restaurant. For more information, refer to "and I'm seriously worried about how we're going to do next Administrative Policy Bulletin #29 or call 786-6716. week." Any empioyee wishing to take advantage of a smoking Jean Reeder, president of the clerical union, thanked cessation program shouid contact Lynne Price at 786-6676. Reimer for providing dinner to the bargaining team members one night during the recent negotiations and presented her Evening advising sessions continue with a gift certificate so Reimer and her husband could have Evening -admission/advising sessions wiii continue dinner one night compliments of the union. through the summer, Director of Admissions Jerry Curl has Reirner thanked everyone and thought the presentations announced. The free informational sessions will be offered and speeches were over. But she didn't realize that her from 6-7p.m. in the Office of Admissions lobby In building F. retirement reception was aiso the ceremony where Bioemer Sessions have been scheduled for Thursday. June 28; would present herwith the University's employee of the month Monday, July 2; Tuesday, July 10; Wednesday, July 18; award for July. Monday, July 30;Tuesday, Aug. 7;and Wednesday. Aug. 15. "it's a dirty trick," Reimer said to Bloemer after being Counselors can be reached at 786-6626. presented with the EOM certificate. "Well. 1 did it to you, so I auess this is oniv fair." (Bloemer was employee of the month 'k 1988 and was event;ally named employee of the year.) Volunteers needed for reading service Reimer was recognized for her "outstanding merit" and This summer WSSU is looking for volunteers to read "exceptional service." magazines and newspapers for visually and physically As empioyee of the month, Reimer received special impaired peopie who receive the station's special "sideband" parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to channel--TheWSSU Radio information Service. be chosen Sangarnon State University employee of the year. Voiunteers shouid have good reading skills and have an But now that Reimer has retired and doesn't really have a interest in reading. Voiunteers can schedule tapings at their need for a special parking place, friends and colleagues are convenience. curious, 'what will happen to that great parking space?' Anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to contact Trish Kearney at 786-6516: Shirt sales lead to donation Model higher ed programs on ERIC to Public Affairs Reporting Program If you're looking for innovative or exemplary programs in It started as a joke--"Little Duckling" golf and t-shirts almost any area of higher education, you can find them in the being sold by the office of House Speaker Michael Madlgan. Model Programs Inventory,an in-house computer database of The shirts spoof criticism that House Democrats act like baby program description from many of the 375 member of the ducklings, dutifully falling in line behind their mother (Madigan, American Association of State Colleges and Universities that is) on major issues. (AASCU). Sangamon State Is an AASCU member. But sales were brisk and for the second year in a row, Brookens Library's "Get Help Here" staff (786-6633) has SSU's Public Affairs Reporting Program has benefitted from access to the Educational Resources lnformation Center the profit generated by the joke. (ERIC) on Higher Education database, into which the model On May 31, Madigan presented Bill Miller, professor of program descriptions have been added. public affairs and director of the program, with a check for Among the program now in the AASCU/ERIC cooperative $346. project are ones on computer assisted learning, institutional development, housing reforms, economic impact studies, Book highlights community organizing social worker development for minorities, teacher training, Sangamon State University and lllinois Issues magazine women's studies, nursing, mathematics seminars, career announce the publication of After Alinsky: Community placement, multi-cultural education, academic affairs, external Organizing in Illinois. Inclusive, in-depth, candid and relations, facilities planning, personnel and general controversial, this 170-page, paperbound book rediscovers administration. Illinois' organizing past and draws some road maps for the AASCU members using the ERIC system can easily future. Both the book and the 1988-1989 lllinois lssues series search for lnformation about state colleges and universities on community organizing were made possible by a grant from because an ldentificatlon number Is assigned to each AASCU the Woods Charitable Fund Inc. model program. "I am looking forward to reading the book," said Sanford D. Horwitt, author of Let Them Call Me Rebel: Saul Alinsky-- Faculty, staff receive discount on Almanac His Life and Legacy. "I read the series and thought it was an Sangamon State Universityand lllinois lssues are offering Invaluable portrait, not only because It reminds people of faculty and staff members a 20 percent discount on the new Illinois' rich community organizing tradition but because it publication The Almanac of lllinois Politics-1990. shows why organizing is still Important and relevant today." The 400-page, paperbound book, regularly priced at $35, According to Peg Knoepfle, editor of After Alinsky and Is an invaluable source for information on lllinois government associate editor at lllinois Issues, "The authors look at and politics, particularly the General Assembly and its community organizing from a city and state perspective. This members. reveals all kinds of interesting relationships and sparks new To purchase the publication, contact Marilyn Huff at 786- ideas. I think the book will be useful to community activists, 6502. foundations, corporations, teachers and politicians--and to anyone who wants to know more about organizing." Join the SSU Auditorium marching band The nine articles from the original series illuminate a Faculty, staff, students and friends of SSU are invited to variety of organizations downstate and in the south suburbs, march with the SSU Auditorium Surfpurf Safari Marching as well as in Mexican-American, white-ethnic and African- Band in the Lincolnfest Parade starting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, American neighborhoods in Chicago. Major additions to the June 30, at the Horace Mann parking lot on Jefferson Street. book include a 24-page interview with Chlcago organizer Tom The band will march to the music of the Beach Boys, Gaudette, who began his career with Saul Alinsky In the broadcast by the Capitol Area Vocational Center's radio 1950% and a wide-ranging roundtable discussion by the station, WQNA 88.3 FM. Each participant will carry his own authors. A selected bibliography and an index enhance After radio tuned to the station. Participants are asked to wear a Alinsky's usefulness. Hawaiian or bright-colored shirt and shorts. Major contributors lnclude Ben Joravsky, coauthor with Interested? Call the Auditorium Office at 786-6150. Eduardo Camacho of Against the Tide: The Middle Class in Chicago and Race and Politics In Chicago; Wilfredo Cruz, Faculty/Staff activities director of public information at the Chicago Public Library; JERRY CURL, director of Admissions, was appointed to a Paul M. Green, author of Paul Green's Chicago and coauthor three-year term to the Program Advisory Committee of the with Melvin G. Holli of Bashing Chicago Traditions: Harold lllinois Community College Board at the board's June 15 Washington's Last Campaign; Barack Obama, president of the meeting. The committee deals with program, instruction, Harvard Law Review and former director of Chicago's articulation and other related questions. Developing Communities Project; Thom Clark, former director of the Chicago Rehab Network and Voice of the People In JOHN DALE KENNEDY, director, University Auditorium, Uptown; Christopher Robert Reed, associate professor of was elected to the Illinois Arts Alliance Board of Directors at history and director of African and African American Studies the organization's annual meeting held June 26 at Orchestra at Roosevelt University; and Tom Gaudette, organizer, Hall in Chicago. The IAA was formed to advocate the arts in consultant and director of the Mid America institute for state and nationalforums. Board membership is representative Community Development. of organizations in the state including those that produce, The book Is available for $1 1.95 plus handllng from perform and present the performing and visual arts. lllinois Issues, 786-6084. Faculty and staff members will Kennedy will also be a celebrity chef at Fuddrucker's from receive a 20 percent discount on the price of the book. 5-7 p.m., Monday, July 2. His co-celebrity chef will be his counterpart at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, Judy Deadline to purchase summer texts July 2 Meiron. Kennedy says, "We'll flip your patties any way you like Lakeside Bookstore manager Tom Wade reports that them!" during the week of July 2, his staff will begin to return summer textbooks to the publishers to make shelf room for textbooks JEAN RICHARDS, editorial writer in the Office of University required for the fall semester. Students should purchase all Relations, was elected secretary of the Springfield area summer textbooks by Monday, July 2. Fall books will chapter of Women In Communications Inc. Her duties Include tentatively go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 1, Wade said. editlng the chapter's newsletter, In Communication.

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**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly. PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every other Thursday during the summer. Next Issue: July 12. SflNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY 4 SPRINGRELD, 11 62794-9943 1 Volume 6, Number 39 Office of University elations Jean Richards July 12, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor

SSU presents future plans Lofgren to head Foundation ~niversit; President Durward Long presinted a strategic ~he~an~amonState University Foundation has appointed plan, "Sangamon State University at Twenty and a Look Richard E. Lofgren its new executivedirector. Warren Martin, Ahead," at a recent meeting of the Board of Regent's chairman of the Foundation's Board of Directors, recently academic and student affairs committee. Long's plan included announced Lofgren's appointment at the board's annual the following conclusions: meeting. -Meeting the needs of older and more diverse students Lofgren will replace Foundation President George L.H. will require close attention to course schedule, program Stone who is retiring July 15 after serving the University design and instructional techniques; community for eight years. -Continue efforts to make the campus environment more Lofgren, presentlyassistant to the executive director of the visibly accommodating to minority and female students; Springfield Mayor's Office, had previously been executive . -A greater variety of academic and student support director of Springfield Clean and Green Inc. From 1964-1986, services must be made available to an Increasingly diverse he served as a pastor of Free Methodist Churches in New student population; York, Virginia and Springfield. -The University will need to work both independentlyand He received an A.B. in religion/philosophy from Roberts cooperatively with other institutions to serve students outside Wesleyan College in Rochester, N.Y., in 1966. He earned a of Springfield; master's degree in church administration from the California -Increase efforts to recruit students from Chicago and Graduate School of Theology in Glendaie in 1979 and is near East St. Louis; completion of another master's degree from Sangamon State. -Broader visibility for strong programs should be sought University President Durward Long said, 'The University through regional and national recruitment; and I look forward to working with Mr. Lofgren and the -To compete more effectively for transfer students, the Foundation as they continue their efforts to increase ever University must now begin to consider changing Ls upper- growing support for Sangamon State. The partnership division status; and between the University and the Foundation is an important -Increasing Interest by employers, government and non- one which both organizations appreciate. The appointment of profit organizations, in "training" and continuing education Mr. Lofgren will certainly promote the continuation of that requires proactive responses. partnership.' Long said his presentation was a first step in strategic The SSU Foundation is a not-for-profit, university related planning activities to be undertaken next year with special corporation which raises funds from private sources to support emphasis on exploring alternate visions for the future. The academic excellence at Sangamon State University. president was assisted in his presentation by Michael Ayers, executive associate to the president, and Wayne Penn, vlce Groves hails addition of alumni to board president for academic affairs. Board of Regents Chancellor Rod Groves said recent legislative action to add alumni .to the Board of Regents is a Expansion of course offerings proposed positive step forward. lllinois State University President Thomas Wallace The passage of HB 2842 adds two alumni to the board, announced at a recent meeting of the Board of Regents that one each from Northern lilinols University and lllinois State he and SSU President Durward Long had arrived at University. An alumnus from Sangamon State University will be cooperative proposals to offer courses in Peoria next year. appointed when a board vacancy occurs. Both Presidents Wallace and Long believe that the long- 'This will make a strong board even stronger," Groves term needs of the Peoria area lie in multi-university said. "With this action I think we have come of age. We have cooperative programming through a center or similar device. some outstanding alumni, people who have made notable Long pointed out that the ISU and SSU proposals would contributions to society in this state and who are well-known be cost-effective. For example, SSU would be asking for for their achievements. Our board will be enriched by their $1 00,000 to deliver 15 courses, whereas a proposal by Bradley presence." University to subsidize student tuition would cost $360,000 for Historically, the University of lllinois Board of Trustees has a student enrollment estimated to be 200. The cost per been composed of alumni, but the other lllinois governing student of the SSU proposal would clearly be considerably boards (Board of Trustees of Southern lllinois University, less, he told the regents. Board of Regents and the Board of Governors) have not. The Wallace said the ISU/SSU proposals would be governor has rarely exercised his option to appoint alumni to discussed by the members of a multi-university consortium the other boards. which includes ISU, SSU, Bradley Universitv, lllinois Central Sangamon State has approximately 1 1,000 aiumni with an College and Western Illinois University. The Illinois Board of estimated 95 percent of these graduates living in Illinois. Higher Education will be informed of the outcome of those discussions. Recycling program can't accept newspapers Take me out to the ball game Staffer Bob Raebig reports that the SSU recycling Wednesday, July 18, is SSU night as the Springfield Rifles program has temporarily suspended the collection of take on the Champaign County Colts in a 5 p.m. game that newspapers because the local recycling center can no longer may be decisive in determining the championship of the find a market for the newspaper. However, computer and Central Illinois Collegiate League. white office paper and aluminum cans will still be accepted. The game will be played at the Lincoln Land Community "Hopefully, this is just a temporary decrease In demand," College Baseball Field and admission is free for all SSU he said, "and we'll soon start recycling newspapers again." students, faculty and staff members with appropriate ID. Raebig added that since SSU began recycling newspapers in March 1989, 10 tons have been collected. Brookens Auditorium home to new theater "Everyone," he said, "should be congratulated for making such A new theater group dedicated to promoting the talents a great contribution." and works of Midwestern and Illinois artists has opened its first season with "Hope of the Future," being performed now "Entering Scholars" selected through July 15 at Brookens Auditorium. As part of Sangamon State University's "Entering The MidAmerica Playwrights (or MAP) Theater, the Scholars Program," four students were recently awarded brainchild of local playwright Shannon Keith Kelley, opened grants that will pay their college tuition for a full year. with "Hope of the Future," a trilogy of one-act comedies about Sangamon State and the SSU Alumni Association, friendship and parenting written by Kelley. Remaining sponsors of the program, presented the grants to John performance dates are July 12-15. Curtain is at 8 p.m. and Marchioro, a graduate of Belleville Area College and a tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for children. resident of Mascoutah; Frank P. Miles Jr., a graduate of Kelley's plays have been presented in 16 professional Danville Area Community College and a resident of Danville; theaters and 11 of his plays have been produced. In 1986. Teresa Prince a graduate of Illinois Central College and a "Dennis and Rex," "Rapid Transit," and "Practical Magic" resident of Peoria; and Karen L. Reynolds, a graduate of premiered at the Denver Center Theater Company under the Lincoln Land Community College and a resident of Springfleld. collective title "Hope of the Future." The trilogy appears in the "We want to encourage the enrollment of outstanding anthology Prima Facie 1986 and "Practical Magic" was student scholars from the state's community colleges," included In Best Short Plays 1987. according to Rose Marie Roach of SSU's financial assistance For ticket information, call the Springfield Area Arts office. "Our alumni have always encouraged prospective Council at 753-3519. Tickets are also available at the door. students to attend SSU and this program can offer speclflc incentives," she said. For your summer listening pleasure ... Marchioro, who will earn an associate's degree from Dr. Cricket, a.k.a. Dave Hilligoss, professor of Belleville Area College, is an honor roll student. He Is also an experimental studies, has released "Stories from the Earth," an active member in SAGE (Students Active in a Greener audio cassette of native American stories which include "Bridle Environment) and has worked as a volunteer with the elderly of the Wind," "Otter and the Beaver" and "How Possum Lost and the mentally and physically handicapped. He plans to His Tail."The cassette is available for $13.35 from Lakeside enter Sangamon State this fall. Bookstore. Miles earned an associate's degree from Danville Area Community College. He sewed as president of the community Advising sessions continue college's chapter of BACCHUS, an organization promoting Evening admission/advlsing sessions will continue through responsible decisions about the use of alcoholic beverages the summer, Director of Admissions Jerry Curl has among college students. Listed on both the dean's list and the announced. The free informational sessions will be offered president's list, Miles studied addiction counseling at Danville. from 6-7 p.m. in the Office of Admissions lobby in building F. Prince earned an assoclate's degree in nursing from Sessions have been scheduled for Wednesday, July 18; Illinois Central College in 1986. During her two years in the RN Monday, July 30; Tuesday, Aug. 7; and Wednesday, Aug. 15. program, she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor Counselors can be reached at 786-6626. societv and sewed on the advisorv committee for the ICC ~ursii~Program. Since becomlng a.reglstered nurse, she has Volunteers needed for reading service been employed in a nursing home where she is In charge of This summer WSSU is looking for volunteers to read a 59-bed infirmary. She is certified by the American Nurses magazines and newspapers for visually and physically Association In gerontological nursing. impalred people who receive the station's special "sideband" Reynolds earned an associate's degree In nursing from channel--The WSSU Radio Information Service. Lincoln Land Community College. After graduating from Volunteers should have good reading skills and have an Springfield High School, Reynolds sewed in the U.S. Army for interest In reading. Volunteers can schedule tapings at their four years. While stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, Reynolds was convenience. made a squad leader and earned the rank of sergeant E-5. Anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to contact Trish She attended the Capital Area School of Practical Nursing and Kearney at 786-6516. araduated second in her class. She is employed. - in the pediatrics unit at St. John's Hospital. FacultyIStaff activities Coffee, croissants offered to ticket buyers BILL BLOEMER, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences; KAREN KIRKENDALL, assistant professor of Tickets for individual events of the 1990 Fall Performing psychology. ANN LARSON, associate professor of biological Arts Series at the SSU Auditorium go on sale at 10 a.m. sciences; DIANE LONG, registrar; and DOUG WOKEN, faculty Monday, July 16. In celebration of the week-long run of "Les assistant at the Learning Center, attended the 5th American Miserables" this season. Swiss Colony will provide Assoclatlon of Higher Education Conference on Assessment complimentary French roast coffee and croissants to ticket In Higher Education. June 27-30. In Washington. D.C. buyers from 10-11 a.m. at the SSU ticket office. Door prizes wili be also awarded during that hour. In addition, videotapes CULLOM DAVIS, professor of history, has been elected of several fall events will be shown. vice president of the Sangamon County Historical Society for Tickets may be purchased at the ticket office in the 1990-91, Public Affairs Center or by calling 786-6160.

July 18 Wed SSU Night at Springfleld Rifles baseball game 5 p.m., Lincoln Land Community College July 18 Wed Admission/advising session 6 p.m., Admissions lobby , Building F

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every other Thursday during the summer. Next issue: July 26. A SflNGflMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGRELD, I1 69794-99431 Volume 6, Number 40 Office of University Relations Jean Richards July 26, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-671 6 Ed~tor Alumni elect officers Parking fines to increase Sandy Sampias of Springfield was recently elected Effective Aug. on-campus parking fines will increase. president of the Sangamon State University Alumni according to Jon McConnell, director of public safety. Association. Sampias, who earned a bachelor's degree in The new fines are: no parking decal, $5; marked tow accounting from SSU in 1983, owns and operates an zone, $25; zone overtime, $5; no parking zone. $20; and accounting and data processing business. She has been a visitor parking $5. Handicap parking violations will remain at member of the board of directors of the alumni association $50. since 1986 and served as treasurer for three years before Also effective Aug. 1, parking fine must be paid or being elected president. Sampias is also president of the appealed within 10 days of issue or the fine will be processed Westwood Forum Neighborhood Association. She and her as adebt owed to the University.Outstanding parking violation husband, Bill, also a graduate of SSU, have two daughters. fines will no longer double. Other new officers elected for the 1990-91 year include Vice President Beverly Neisler, who holds a bachelor's and master's degree in cornmunicatlon from the University; Alumni award scholarships Secretary Don Jones, who earned a bachelor's degree in The SSU Alumni Association recently announced the health services administration in 1985 and an M.B.A. in 1988; names of seven Sangamon State University students who will and Treasurer Dave Tapscon, who earned a master's degree receive a total of $6,100 in scholarships to continue their in public administration in 1983. studies at the University. In the recent board election, members elected Ina Nancy Crawford, an undergraduate in the University's Robertson, associate professor of library instructional services Management Program, received the $1,500 Francis Budinger at SSU, to a three-year term. Joe McFarland, a counselor at Scholarship. Crawford, of Springfield, is a graduate of Lincoln Sacred Heart-Grlffin High School, was elected to a two-year Land Community College and is employed with First of term on the board. Tapscon was appointed to fill a vacancy America Bank. She is involved with the United Way and SSU's on the board. student chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management. Receivingtheassoclation's $1,000 Robert Spencer Award SSU gets new physician was Jay Hidalgo, an undergraduate inthe University'sPolitical Dr. Reaina Kovach is the new Universitv Health Sewice Studies Program. The award, which honors SSU's founding physician. she joined the University July 1. * president, recognizes an outstanding academic record and a Kovach, who graduated from Southern lllinois School of demonstrated involvement in campus/and or community Medicine in 1976, completed her residency In internal activities. A native of El Salvador, Hidalgo is a graduate of medicine in 1979 and is currently certified in internal and Richland Community College. emergency medicine. On the emergency room staff at Penni Mattlcks, a graduate of Lincoln Land Community Memorial Medical Center since 1979, Kovach recently joined College and a student in SSU's Biology Program, was the the faculty at the SIU School of Medicine, Department of recipient of the $1,000 Helen Dunn Academic Achievement Internal Medicine. Scholarship. Made to a student who has achieved an Dr. Douglas M. Gover, SSU's physician of 20 years outstanding academic record, the scholarship honors Dunn. retired at the end of June. In the summer of 1970, he designed past Alumni Association president and current board member. and developed the original University Health Service clinic. He Mattlcks, who graduated from LLCC with highest honors, is retired from private practice and is currently employed as a hopes to eventually enter Southern Illinois University School of consultant by Federal Disability and the Illinois Department of Medicine. Public Aid. He also serves as medical consultant for the The Alumni Association presented two $1.000 awards. Presbyterian Home. based on financial and academic considerations, to Lincoln Kovach will maintain usual clinic hours which are Land Community College graduate Marsha Baldwin and Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Appointments, South Suburban College graduate Lerni-Ola Erinkitola. although not required, are recommended. Originally from Danville. Baldwin plans to earn a bachelor's degree in biology and a teacher certification for Groves to recommend no tuition hike secondary education from SSU. Before returning to school. Chancellor Roderick Groves will recommend that the Baldwin worked as assistant director at the Henson Robinson Board of Regents not approve increase in tuition in fiscal year Zoo in Springfield and was a founding member of the 1991 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the board today at Springfield Zoological Society. Northern Illinois University. Erinkitola, a student in SSU's Health Sewices Also on the agenda are N 92 operating budget request Administration Program, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa guidelines, including recommendations for a 9.5 percent academic fraternity and is involved in SSU's African-American average salary increase at each regency university and a 15 Student Organization. percent increase for library materials. The board will receive Two students, both araduates of Lincoln Land Community reports on applications and admissions, degrees conferred in College--Karen ~e~nol&,of Springfield, and Heather Parks. FY 90 and minority transfer activities in the regency system. of Edinburg,--receivedAlumni Association Community College Scholarships of $300 each Convocom elects board of directors Tucker previews volleyball season Four Springfield residents were recently elected to the SSU volleyball coach Trish Tucker says the upcomlng board of directors of the West Central Illinois Educational second season for the University's women's volleyball team Telecommunications Corporation (Convocom). will be "one to remember. With the skills and experience of our Jerold Gruebel was re-elected president and chief seven returning players," Tucker said, "and the fresh ne.1, executive officer. William Morgan, of Central lllinois Public talents of the recruits, we hope to make volleyball an Service, was re-elected vice chairman. Elected as new public experience our fans will never forget." members of the board were Ray Dexheimer, of Central Illinois New faces on the team this year will be Christie Ferrari Light Company, and Ruth Friedland. Wendy Rowley, and Risa Wernsing. "Ferrari is a 6-foot h~tter Bunn-0-Matic Corporation was recognized for donating from Drake University and will be one of our players to watch.' funds toward the construction of Convocom's television Tucker said. Rowley, who is from Rochester, "is a strong translator in Springfield. The translator will retransmit the signal defensive player who brings a lot of enthusiasm and energy to of its Jacksonville PBS station into the capital city on UHF the court," Tucker said. "Wernsing is an all-around player from channel 65. The target date for channel 65 to go on the air is ISU's club who has the ability to make volleyball a top notch Sept. 1. spectator sport." Lecture on gender roles set Returning players include Rachelle Dewerff. Laura Gauf. "Gender roles: a person-centered perspective" will be the Rebecca Masse, Kelly Moon. Rae Perreault. Karen Rieken. topic of an address to be given by former Sangamon State and Tiffany Walters. University professor, Charles Stuart, at 7 p.m., Friday, July 27. "An important part of our efforts is fan support," Gauf said The address, which is free and open to the public, will be held "We really rely on their support and we hope that our fans will in conference room G at the Public Affairs Center. It is be just as supportive as last year. We want to make 1990 the sponsored by the Human Development Counseling Program. year for volleyball at Sangamon State." Stuart, who is currently on the faculty at Assumption The Prairie Stars kick off their second season at 7 p m., College in Worcester, Mass., will examine "how men and Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the SSU gymnasium with a match women find themselves blocked into behavior patterns which against McKendree College. Admission is free. are dictated by society and some of the prices paid for these patterns," according to Stuart. Gonulsen "cautiously optimistic" SSU's soccer recruits this season are "a group of highly Wright symposium scheduled accomplished players," but don't expect the "talent of the last Free tickets are available for a Frank Uoyd Wright four years." according to coach Aydin Gonulsen. "We were symposium to be held in connection with the reopening of the very blessed with great players in those years--playerswho Wrightdesigned Dana-Thomas House. could greatly Influence the outcome of the game," Gonulsen The symposium, "Frank Uoyd Wright and the Prairie said. "We can do well this year, but the team must be one of . Period: The Context of Springfield's Dana House." will be held the fittest in the country; we must play as a unit, displaying from 1-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at the SSU Auditorium. desire, determination and enthusiasm. Our new recruits have Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis those characteristics." and can be obtained by writing to: Symposium, Dana-Thomas Gonulsen said winning the state title for the eighth straight House State Historic Site, 301 E. Lawrence Avenue, time this year will be "tougher than ever.' Other teams "don't Springfield, Ill., 62703. have the turnover like we as an upper-division school The Dana-Thomas House will reopen to the public on experience. We're starting essentially with a brand new team." Friday. Sept. 7, the day after the symposium. The house is Joining the Prairie Stars this season will be Russell undergoing the final stages of a three-year. $5 million Bogdanovich, Rob Brown, Chuck Equez. Rick Fuderer. restoration project. Following the Sept. 7 reopening, the house Tom Gravatt, Chuck Gries, Chris Gusloff. Chris Hahs. Mike will be open every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hampton. Jeff Sargent. Brad Schiller. Jason Sharp, Dan Stahl, Bill Steffen, John Valenti. David White and Danny Nonprofit institute a success Yonan. Thirty-nine participants from as far away as Freeport to Although Gonulsen said this is one of the Prairie Stars' Carmi and from Davenport, Iowa, to Danville attended the July best recruiting years, he expressed disappointment that 9-13 Nonprofit Management Skills Institute, coordinated by Liberian players Frances Jallah and Washington Blay would SSU's School of Public Affairs and Administratlon. not be starting the season. "Because of the revolution in that Michael Ayers, executive associate to the president; country, it's impossible to say what will happen. I understand Harry Berman, associate professor of child, family and all the universities are closed and I believe that no one is community services; ti. Brent De Land, executive director of allowed to leave the country." the lllinois Community Action Associatlon; and Joan "Jallah is an even better scorer than Zico Doe" (SSU's all- Lolmaugh, director of SSU's Community Arts Management time scoring leader), Gonulsen said. "He and Blay, who's one Program; served as principal faculty. Gary Koch, immediate of the top defensive players In the country, are both members past president of the SSU Alumni Associatlon, addressed the of the World Cup team and we're certainly going to continue institute as one of a host of nationally known speakers. our efforts to get them here--maybe next season and if The institute was funded by the lllinois departments of something miraculous happens, we'll certainly pursue them for Commerce and Community Affairs and RehabilitationServices. this year." The soccer team starts its season Monday. Aug. 20, with lntramurals office plans Six Flags trip an exhibition game against Lewis & Clark Community College at 7 p.m. at Kiianis Field. The first regular season match will For $20 each, students will be able to enjoy a trip to Six be a home game against Park College at 7 p.m. Friday. Aug Flags on Sunday, July 29. The price includes an allday ticket 31. Admission is free to SSU students with a valid student to the amusement park and round-trip bus transportation. Identification card. Non-studentswishing to go on the trip, which Is sponsored by "It will be an interesting season to watch," Gonulsen said. the lntramurals and Recreation Office, will be charged $25. "I believe in determination and I believe we'll have a winner." For details, contact Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674.

July 29 Sun Six Flags trip Call Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674 for details July 30 Mon Admission/advising session 6 p.m., Admissions lobby, Building F Aug 7 Tue Admission/advising session 6 p.m., Admissions lobby. Building F

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every other Thursday during the summer. Next issue: Aug 9. Since the paper used in the SSU Weekly is recyclable, please place old issues in any on-campus recycling container. A SClNGAMON STRTE UNIVERSIW SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243. Volume 6, Number 41 Office of University Relations Jean Richards August 9, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor New housing ready for fall Jane Lauer selected EOM Construction on nine new student apartment buildings "I am extremely pleased to present the employee of the is near completion and will be ready to house Sangamon month award to Jane Lauer, who for nearly 19 years has State University students this month, according to Jim Korte, worked as an administrative aide for us. She is efficient, loyal SSU's director of housing. Ground was broken for the $1.5 and a wonderfully dedicated employee," said Carl Long, vice million project on March 27. president of business and administrative services. "We're anticipating 100 percent occupancy come this Long presented the award to Lauer at a campus reception fall," Korte said. "We're in the middle of the assignment on Aug. 2. process and it looks like we'll be filling every available space, "People have started to ask me if I am thinking about and that includes our existing housing as well." The new retirement," Lauer said. "I tell them I don't even think about it. construction adds housing for 96 students to the existing 220- I like my work. I like the people I work with and I like student capacity. Sangamon State and what it stands for in our community I'm 'These were the best desianed facilities for sinale going to work until these synapses get totally rusty." student housing I've seen anywhereand I'm delighted with the Asemployeeof the month, Lauer receivesspecialparking outcome," Korte said. Kitchen appliances, lncludina a stove. privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to be refrigerator and built-in microwave, are furnished in each chosen SSU's employee of the year. apartment. Each apartment is also wired for cable television Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers and a personal computer hookup has been installed in each and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of bedroom for interconnection with the campus computing past employees of the month. center. Each new apartment will house four students and Nominating forms are available from the University include four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, kitchen Assembly Office, PAC 383. and bath. Rent for the new apartments will be about $185 a month for each student, Korte said. "I think the cost for students is SCAN-17 program wins award quite reasonable. I don't know where you could find university "Jazzfield, Illinois," a half-hour local jazz program housing any cheaper and at Sangamon State, it's brand new, broadcast on the Sangamon State University-operated too." Springfield Community Access Network (SCAN-17), has won Korte said the additional housing will help increase full- a Hometown USA Video Festival ,Award. time enrollment at the University and provide a necessary, Dave Hoffman, producer of the program, and Jan built-in support system for students. 'This will spur the Morrow, SCAN coordinator at the University's Television University into the future. We're not just building housing, but Office, accepted the award July 26 in Washington. D.C. we're building a campus life tradition. Prospectivestudents will The awards program, which is sponsored by the National see us not just as a place to take a few courses, but as a Federation of Local Cable Programmers, received more than place to call home." 2,000 entries from 41 states. "Jazzfield, Illinois" won in "Performing Arts Produced by a Volunteer" category. For the second straiaht", vear. . SCAN-17 was also chosen as a regional judging site for overall excellence in public Book store extends hours access, programming for youth and best access promotion. Fall textbooks are in and Lakeside Bookstore is "Jazzfield, Illinois," which made its debut in July 1989, can extending its hours to accommodate the beginning of the be seen at 8:15 p.m., Mondays, and at 7 p.m., Thursdays, on semester buying rush, according to manager Tom Wade. SCAN-17 on Springfield's Dimension Cable System. Check the calendar below for store hours. For more information, call the book store at 786-6766. Auditorium seeks volunteers Voted by Illinois Times readers as the 'Best Place to Volunteer," the SSU Auditorium will hold its next open training sessions for volunteers from 7-9 p m , August 28. 29 and 30. [I 1 I 111 21 31 441 at the Public Affairs Center Illinois Times wrote, "It is no wonder that people love to volunteer at the SSU Auditorium. The events coordinator, Ann Tate Schleyhahn, has incorporated all kinds of satisfaction into her large organization of volunteersu--including advancement potential and being honored and recognizedfor a job well done. For more information about becoming an Auditorium volunteer or to register for a training session, call Schleyhahn at 786-6150. A 20-year 'survivor' reminisces about her years at Sangamon State After 20 years at Sangamon State, first as a charter I won't be there. I didn't quite make it 20 years, but I was student and then later as a valued staff member, Becky close." Veach, program administrative assistant in Academic Affairs, On August 1, Veach joined the College of Medicine at the left SSU to join her husband, Gerald, who had been University of Illinois at Chicago as a visiting editor and staff transferred to Chicago. On July 24, friends and colleagues associate. held a reception in her honor. On her last day at SSU, July 27, Veach shared some thoughts about her experiences at SSU to offer astronomy for everybody Sangamon State. Charles Schweighauser, professor of astronomy/physics, "I was associated with the University even before it will teach "Astronomy for Everybody," a course designed for opened. I attended the first governance workshop, but I didn't non-science majors that may be taken for either college or get to stay for the whole thing. I went into labor. My son Toby continuing education credit. The class, offered on Monday was born. He was the one that videotaped the reception for evenings beginning Aug. 20, is also open to youngsters age me ..." 10 and over.The SSU Observatory will be used when time and "In the past 20 years, some basic things haven't weather permit. changed--the sense of informality, for one. People here relate For course information, call Schweighauser at 786-6720. on a more personal level, it's not 'doctor so and so.' The barriers at other colleges haven't developed here... There was New PAC lot to add 30 parking spaces a conscious effort in that first year to make everything very An addition tdthe Public Affairs Center southwest parking egalitarian and that hasn't changed much. I hope that students lot will create 30 parking spaces, according to Dick Williams, today believethat they can still change things and make a director of physical planning and operations. Hopefully, the difference. new lot will be ready to use by Aug. 15, Williams said. "When I first started here, I was as a student. I knew that Also this is probably a good time to remind all students, the University was going have be designed to meet faculty and staff that new parking stickers must be displayed needs, and I they might as be mine. by Aug, 31, Stickers are on sale at the bursar's office, I served on the History Program Committee... l remember dragging Toby with me to several of those meetings. At one of them, he crawled across the floor to where Ralph Stone Take me out to the ball game Tuesday, Aug. 28, is "SSU Night" at Springfield's Lanphier (professor of history, emeritus) was sitting. Toby pulled himself Park as the Springfield Cardinals take on the Peoria Cubs at up to Ralph and spit up all over Ralph's pants. 7 p.m. Free tickets for all SSU students, staff and faculty are "That first year we had the sense that anything was available from the Office of University Relations, PAC 569. The possible and everything we did was so important. We were Alumni Association will sell 20th anniverary t-shirts at the doing everything for the very first time. We were literally setting game. Plus, there will be great prizes and good food. the agenda for the future of the Universitv. "I remember one of the things that we really worried about was how to deal with anti-war protesters. The movement Faculty/staff activities was very big then, and we supported it, but at the same time STUART ANDERSON, professor of educational we weren't certain how we should handle things if, say, they administration, emeritus, has been elected an honorary seized the administration building. Of course that never member of the Illinois Association of School Boards. materialized, we never attracted those wild-eye radicals. B~~ Anderson, who has "rendered distinguished service to public I'm sure people in Springfield were convinced we were all education in Illinois" will accept the award at the IASB Joint Annual Conference, Nov. 18, in Chicago. wild-eye radicals out here. Actuallv it was a .~rettv . tame . lace.. but it was fun, and always interesting." "I enjoy being a bureaucrat. I mean somebody has to STEVE DYKEMA, television producer/director, and JILL keep things running. I thought I would retire from here. After O'SHEA, assistant to the director at the Legislative Studies I finished my master's degree in history. 1 did think about Center, recently returned from Washington, D.C.. where they pursuing a doctorate in history at U of I, but I wasn't sure. I conducted an interview with Supreme Cour? Justice Warren finally decided that 1 didn't want to give up the time with my Burger. The interview will be included in a three-part video children. You can't put children on hold, you know, and what series on the federal judiciary targeted to high school on earth would I do with a doctorate in history7 Of course, 1 students. The Legislative StudiesCenter recelved a $30,000 guess I would be better off now had I gone ahead and earned grant from the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. the degree, but my family has always been my first priority. Constitution to produce the series. "So instead of going to Champaign, I worked here as a research assistant and then In 1978 1 went to work in the DAVE EVERSON, professor of political studies and public School (School of Public Affairs and Administration). Wayne affairs, is author of A Capital Killing, a "taut new mystery Penn (vice president for academic affairs) was dean then. featuring Illinois' toughest private eye." Everson wili be at B. That's when I really decided that 1 wasn't ever going to look Dalton's from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, and at for another job. Working for Wayne was great. I think he's the Waldenbooks from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, autographing best. The people in this School are great, too. I feel good copies of his latest thriller. about having been part of this School. We respect one another and cooperate with each other and that has meant a JOHN KENNEDY, director of the University Auditorium, lot to me personally. Of course, I'm not doing the same thing attendedthelnternational Associationof Auditorium Managers' I did in 1978. The job has evolved and changed. I developed 65th Annual Conference and Trade Show, held July 14-17 in an interest in computers and Incorporated that into my job Boston. Mass. The program attracted some 2.500 public and Wayne gave me the latitude to that. It's still Interesting." assembly facility managers, IAAM allied members and "It's very hard to leave all the ~eo~lehere. Thinas like exhibitors from around the world. the party make it that much harder tb leave, but at thesame time it's very gratifying... Ten years ago, I and Jackie Jackson RICK SHEREIKIS, professor of English, has an article, (professor of English) and some others hosted a party--a "Making Radio Waves: A Pirate in the Projects," in the survivor's party--and invited everyone who was involved with July/August issue of the Columbia Journalism Review. The the University in 1970 and were still here in 1980... We were article is about Dewayne Readus and his operation of an already planning to have a party for 20-year survivors. I guess unlicensed one-watt radio station in the John Hay Homes. C&,,A, Aug 10 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Aug 15 Wed Admission/advising session 6 p.m., Admissions lobby, Building F

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