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THE TUFTS DAILY Where You Read It First Mondav. October 24.1994 Voi XXM Number 29 Engineeringa 0 school celebrates centennial w,ith a convocation by KAREN EPSTEIN Miaoulis said. ditionally,engineers were selected Daily Staff Writer Baum said that the changes from a pool of 18-year-old white Yesterday afternoon, the Tufts which need to occur in the teach- males. Both women and minori- College of Engineering celebrated ing of engineering will happen in ties make up a small percentageof its centennial. The events of the smaller schools like Tufts and engineers today. day included a convocation cer- Cooper Union. One such change She said that the public at large emony and the dedication of the is the need for a “flexible engi- does not really understand the work F.C. Nelson Auditorium in Ander- neer,” someone who can learn of engineers. To appeal to women son Hall. The new Environmental quickly and can continue to grow. and minority students, according Engineering Laboratories and She said that this is important as to Baum, it must be stressed that Halligan Hall were also dedicated engineering students are now go- engineering is “interesting with ribbon-cutting ceremonies. ing on to law school and Wall work ...[and] worksonmakingthe . Street. conditions of society better.” Nancy Kerrigan received a Tufts sports achievement award Friday. The convocation was held in Feinleib Auditorium, which occu- The curriculum of the future, Baummentionedthe highdrop- pies the space ofBarnum 008. The according to Baum, needs to be an out rate of engineers and said that keynote address was given by the “integration of courses.” Students the engineering school must “cre- Hannah and Kerrigan Cooper Union Dean of the School must be able to understand the ate anurturing environment rather of EngineeringEleanor Baum, the connection between their courses. than a filtering environment.” nation’s only female dean of an She added that engineers need Future engineers also require honored by- university to recognize the achievements of engineering school. more than technology, in particu- opportunities for undergraduate by GREGORY YOUMAN lar that they need to become deci- research and extracurricular op- Daily Editorial Board others. The roster of recipients In her speechentitled “Defying sion makers. portunities in the field. She added As a part of last weekend’s gives an award meaning. It signi- Stereotypes -- Educating Engi- She stated the importance of that it is “very importantfor women Homecoming festivities, over 600 fies much more than one’s accom- neersoftheFuture,”Baumstressed practice-oriented master’sdegrees and minorities to see successful students and alumni crammed into plishments on the playing field,” the importance of getting more as well as “life-long learning.” role models.” Cohen AuditoriumFriday night to Hannah added. women and minorities interested Students will want tocome backto The convocation was followed watch Olympic silver medalist Theaward,firstcreatedin 1987, in the field of engineering. renew knowledge. bv the dedication of the F.C. Nelson Nancy Kerrigan and National was establishedto annually recog- DiBiaggio introduced Baum as - Baum descri6ed the “faces” of ENGINEEmG, page 12 Football League (NIT) Hall-of- nize extraordinary contributions a “tireless champion of women see future engineers. She said that tra- Famer John Hannah receive the to sports by individuals with Tufts and minorities in engineering.” Tufts University Distinguished or New England identities. Past The welcome speeches were Achievement Award. winners have included Arnold given by Ioannis Miaoulis, dean Kerrigan and Hannah were ex- “Red” Auerbach, Joan Benoit of the Tufts College of Engineer- tremely honored to receive the Sammuelson, Curt Gowdy, and ing, and University PresidentJohn award that featured an elephant Dave Cowens. DiBiaggio. Miaoulis spoke of the encased in glass. Both made short In addition to the awards to changes he hopes will take place speeches to the delighted crowd, Hannah and Kerrigan, the cer- within the next five to ten years in some of which had waited over an emony also included a rousing the School of Engineering. Some hour to ensure themselves a seat. applause for Harry Rosener, a of the changes he mentioned en- Preceding the presentations, the former Tufts running back arid a compassed more teamwork be- audience and the honorees were member of the class of 1927. tween faculty, curriculum reform, treated to video presentations that Followinga video of Kerrigan’s and additional liberal arts require- featured career highlights of both return to the ice after the 1994 ments for engineering students. recipients . Olympics at Northeastern Univer- Miaoulis also said that Tufts Hannah, elected to the NFL sity and an introduction by Tufts’ will become one of the best schools Hall of Fame in 1991 and selected women’s track coach Branwen at attracting women engineers. to the 75th Anniversary Team this Smith-King, Kerrigan walked to “[It is the] close relationship year, credited his father, a coach, the podium to a thunderous ap- between faculty and students that Photo by Jennifer McCarthy for sparking his interest in foot- plause. makes this college a special one,” Anderson Hall contains the new, high-tech Nelson Auditorium. ball. Obviously nervous, Kerrigan “When I first started looking at fumbled with her words early in positions, I looked at quarterback her speech before finally settling Students, faculty planning Bush andrunning back. They wereglam- into a rhythm. “Beyond wins and orous positions, and they got all losses,” said the silver medalist, the girls. But when they got the “there are valuable life lessons to protest at Cohen prior to speech ball, everybody wanted to hit be learned in sports. Sports have by JOHN O’KEEFE war],” Coplon said. she was not sure if the administra- them,” Hannah said. taught me more about heart, poise, Daily Editorial Board A advertisingthe Protest tion was aware of the protest. “Defense was the same. But and hard work. Former US President George “Do You object to the The Coalition for Peace and there was this group ofguys, very “It’s an honor to be recognized Bush will be speaking in Cohen George Bush and the us Military the Peace and Justice Studies De- well fed, who walked to the line of by a renowned institution like Auditorium tomorrow evening. handled the crisis with Iraq three partment will also be co-sponsor- scrimmage. And everybody tried Tufts,” continued Kerrigan. “I’d However he will be greeted by the years ago? Express Your disaP- ing the showing ofthe film “Greet- to run around them. I said, ‘that’s like to thank the university for protests of a group of students and proval! Join US in avigil for Peace ings from 1~~~79in Barnum 104 the job for me,”’ quipped the 6’3“ teaching students the proper way faculty calling themselves theTufts while George Bush visits Tufts following the vigil and speech. 265-pound Hannah. to act.” Coalition for Peace. University.”The Vigil will be held The film is a documentary about Hannah, whose speech was Kerrigan wenton to thankTufts The protest, organized by eight onTuesdayat4:30p.m. in front of the war and post-war experiences laced with subtle bits of humor, for housing her family at Talloires or ten students and three faculty Cohen.Bush begin of the Iraqi people and the film’s was genuinely honored to receive in France during the 1994 members, is intended for mem- inside at 5:30 p.m. producer/directorwill moderate a the award. “It’s funny to receive Lillehammer games held in Nor- bers of the university community The is beingco-sponsored discussion of the relevant issues an award for things we love to do,” way. to express their objections to the by the Tufts Peace and Justice following the screening. said the former Patriot guard. “Oh, US foreign policy in the Persian StudiesDep~ment.Facultymem- Coplon stressed that both events how I enjoyed hitting people.” see AWARDS, page 8 Gulf during the Bush administra- bers Gary Goldstein of the Phys- are open to the public and she After a short film produced by tion, which is the subject of the Department, co- encouraged attendance both by ordinator of Peace and Justice NFL Films that reviewed the ac- former president’s lecture. see BUSH, page 11 complishments of the Hall-of- Gina Coplon, a junior who Studies, and Paul Joseph, chair of Famer and a standing ovation by helped to organize the demonstra- the Peace and Justice Department the enthralled crowd, Hannah was tion, called Bush’s speech a “glo- and a sociology professor, have introduced by New England Patri- rification of the Gulf War.” She participated in organizing the pro- Inside ots’ executive Dan Kraft, a Tufts added that she and the other pro- test. graduate and son of owner Bob testors are not objecting to the According to Coplon, the vigil Features ........................ P. 3 Kraft. In praising Kraft, Hannah former president’s right to speak, will be peaceful, with the protest- Closeuponthecdp;ofIu~,~oul~- joked, “It’s typical of aTufts gradu- but rather they disagree with his ors holding banners and signs as been-Queen McHenry on royalty, and ate. He owns the team, I just play policies as president, specifically well as distributing leaflets to the students on the cost of tuition. for it.” the Gulf War campaign. lecture’s attendees. The literature A&E .............................. p. 5 After the event, Hannah was “I think that George Bush has a will contain information about “the Godflesh’slatest is a disappointment, and the latest movies fall somewhere truly appreciative of the award. “I right to speak. We are not opposed negative impact of the Gulf War,” betweensentimeritalityand enjoyability. didn’t know what to expect during ’ to free speech. But knowing that Coplon said.