Teaching Troops Culture Anthropology professor accepts new Army post This Issue Video Scoring System pages 1 & 2

Ron Holt hopes to help the Army be all it can be in a newly created Holt said he received getintoweber page 3 advisory position. outstanding support from his department chair, dean Army Gets Culture page 4 The WSU anthropology professor is one of eight people nationwide and the provost as he hired to spend the next two years working with military educators to accepted the two-year as- Weber State University News & Events Vol. 14 | No. 2 | NOV 2010 develop a strategy for long-term culture and foreign language train- signment at Fort Benning, ing for Army personnel. which serves a key role in the war on terror. He plans In 2008, Holt deployed to Afghani- “How we deal with to draw on his classroom Share Your Knowledge, stan with one of the Army’s Human people is going to experiences as a professor Not Your Germs Terrain Teams (HTT) where an- as well as his stint as the Lights, Camera, Action thropologists, translators and other determine whether first director of the WSU The H1N1 virus drew a great deal of attention last Anthropology professor Ron Holt will say social scientists embed with U.S. Honors Program to guide Dee Events Center receives image upgrade year, and even though talk of the flu has died down, or not we are goodbye to WSU for the next two years in troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to him in his work. the germs have not, so Weber State’s pandemic order to work with military educators on help bridge cultural differences and successful…” planning committee wants to make sure the campus long-term culture training for the Army. misunderstandings between citizens — Ron Holt His goal is to create a strat- Center-court action, commencement and concerts community remains vigilant in fighting the flu. and the military. WSU Anthropology Professor egy to heighten language will all look better on the new Dee Events Center learning levels and have teaching materials, websites, guest lectures and integrated video and scoring system, which was “Often younger people are the target of viruses that “In Afghanistan, when you deal with a counterinsurgency, the real library materials in place to support the Army’s commitment to cultural installed just in time for the annual Purple and become pandemic,” said Valerie Gooder, commit- center of gravity is the people,” Holt said. “How we deal with people awareness as a tool to maintain peace. White game at the end of October. tee member is going to determine whether or not we are successful. As part of and director of the master’s “Professors who HTT dealing with people in a culturally sensitive manner, we made Holt said HTTs are deployed now more than ever, and believes this “We have been in need of something that some real friendships and averted some crises.” latest endeavor will show how social scientists can be a powerful program in produces a much better fan environment,” said allowed students to tool for peacekeeping. nursing. “These After returning from Afghanistan, Holt taught courses for the Army Jerry Graybeal, assistant vice president for ad- types of viruses stay home played a at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, the same base where he trained for “At the end of two years, I would like young and senior officers to ministrative services. “It’s so much more specta- also cause more key role in keeping his Afghanistan assignment. The head of training at Fort Leav- have a deeper appreciation of how culture works,” Holt said. “I would tor friendly; it’s going to blow people away.” severe illness enworth thought Holt’s field experience, combined with a PhD in hope they could go anywhere in the world and relate to situations among young the flu from getting anthropology, made him an ideal candidate. more empathetically.” Four big screens, each 6 feet high and 8 feet wide people. When out of hand last year.” and hung in the center of the arena, will capture we have a large all the action on the floor and in the stands for number of — Mike Davies students who are FACULTY AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS University Police Lieutenant live viewing and instant replays. thrown together in classrooms, activities and hallways, the proximity Physics professor John Armstrong and recent graduate Rhett Zollinger The Ogden School District has given WSU performing arts professor “Now when fans are on the Kiss-Cam, everyone increases the risk that they will spread the disease.” published “Additional planets in the habitable zone of Gliese 581?” in the Michael Palumbo the Empowering Educational Partnerships award for will see them instantly on the screen,” said Robb April 2009 edition of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Journal. Their research donating hundreds of hours during the summer to repair district orchestra Alexander, development director. “That’s always The best way to prevent illness in the first place is to conclusions were just confirmed by a National Science Foundation-funded instruments. Because of his service, 30 elementary students will have the a fan favorite; they love it.” get a flu shot. This year the Center for Disease Con- project. opportunity to learn an instrument this year. trol (CDC) recommends a shot for everyone over the age of 6 months, which is a new and expanded Alexander Victoria Ramirez, professor of English and director of the creative writing “Now when fans are on group. “In February, 2010, CDC’s Advisory Commit- Performing arts professor Karen Brookens will make her solo debut with the emphasis program, performed with Stephanie Heath, recruiter for the Moyes should know. tee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted in favor Utah Symphony in December. Conductor Jerry Steichen asked her to perform the Kiss-Cam, everyone College of Education, in a one-act play, Tristram Shandy, Gentleman in the Stew- He has an- of “universal” influenza vaccination in the United as part of Celebrating the Holidays with Jerry and the Polar Express. In addition to art Library’s Hetzel-Hoellein room. The two also performed at Universe City in nounced will see them instantly States to protect as many people as possible against The men’s and women’s basketball the solo Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Brookens will participate in two Ogden and in the Lake Superior Performance Festival X at Lake Superior State men’s and the flu,” according to the CDC website. seasons tipped off with the Purple and on the screen” additional trios. College. Ramirez wrote the adaptation based on Laurence Sterne’s 18th century women’s bas- White game which also debuted new novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy. Heath staged the play and per- ketball games — Robb Alexander The 2010-11 vaccine will protect against three differ- Dean Warren Hill of the College of Applied Science & Technology was formed as 10 different characters to Ramirez’s role as Tristram Shandy. multimedia equipment for the Dee Development Director ent flu viruses: H3N2 or the “seasonal” flu, influenza for 34 years. He selected as chair of the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Events Center. B, and H1N1. In cooperation with the public health also helped Graybeal raise the money for the new Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. TAC is responsible for Erik Stern, Department of Performing Arts, performed and presented with col- department, the university has provided on-campus system. The Stewart Education Foundation provided the majority of the funding; the rest accrediting technology programs at both the associate and baccalaureate leagues at two European conferences this past summer. The first performance, vaccinations for faculty, staff and students. degree levels across the country as well as in several foreign countries. Last The Secret Life of Squares, was for Bridges 2010, an international conference will come from increased sponsorship revenue with companies such as Swire Coca-Cola. dedicated to the connections between mathematics and the arts, held in Hun- According to the CDC, the year TAC took accreditation actions on 171 different programs at 69 different gary. The second performance was in Paris for the workshop Constructionism flu season won’t peak until institutions. “The Stewart Education Foundation trustees were very excited about the proposal,” 2010 devoted to educational methods that involve “doing and making.” Alexander said. “They are huge fans and come to all the games, and they want it to be January or February this the best experience possible.” year and could continue into Communication professor Sheree Josephson is the editor of a scholarly book Professor Sam Zeveloff and two zoology graduates, Breanna Bartosz and Kris- May. At the university, it is Visualizing the Web: Evaluating online design from a visual communication perspec- ten Gurr, recently published “On Wolves, Wildlife, and Weather: A Conversa- important for faculty and tive. She is the lead author of the introduction and the sole author of a chapter tion with Douglas W. Smith” in a new book The Stewardship of Public Lands: A In addition to the screens, spectators will enjoy many other improvements. A digital staff to set an example and titled “Using eye tracking to see how viewers process visual information in Handbook for Educators. The volume was published by the American Democ- LED ring will circle the top of the video screens to allow for sponsors and crowd stay home if they are sick. cyberspace.” She is also the co-author of the epilogue. racy Project of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, animation messages. Washington, D.C. (continued on page 2) (continued on page 3) (Scoreboard, continued from page 1) (Pandemic, continued from page 1) “Part of the culture here is just to soldier on when we are sick,” Gooder said. “But we have to think of the bigger picture, not wanting to infect New Spalding baskets, Under Ferrin’s direction, other people.” which are the same a team of 12 electronic baskets used by the media students from the Those with a fever should remain secluded for NBA, were installed with Department of Com- 24 hours until after the fever subsides and be LED shot-clock lighting munication will run the vigilant to wash your hands and cover coughs around the perimeter of cameras and produce and sneezes. Faculty members are encouraged the backboards; when the video segments. to accommodate students who are sick or are the shot clock goes off, caring for sick family members. the whole backboard il- “One of the voids in “Professors who allowed students to stay home luminates. electronic media has played a key role in keeping the flu from get- been live-event pro- ting out of hand last year,” said university police A score table with LED duction,” Ferrin said. lieutenant and pandemic committee chair Mike lighting that is 40 feet “The market for that is Davies. “Our hope is they are willing to do that wide and 3 feet high will growing and growing. again because it was a great tool to use against the spread of disease.” rotate the names of spon- Our ability to offer that CHOIR & SYMPHONY sors, display real-time opportunity for students CHRISTMAS CONCERT For information about the flu and the availability statistics and promote is exciting.” getintoweber and location of vaccinations, visit the Student upcoming events. The Health Center’s website: weber.edu/healthcenter. screen is so bright that The director of inter- Nov. 16-20: The Department of Performing Nov. 27: WSU women’s basketball vs. Utah Arts presents two one-act holiday musicals State, 2 p.m., Dee Events Center, 801-626- when messages change, Forward Darin Mahoney takes to the court during October’s Purple and White game. collegiate athletics, Welcome to WSU so does the lighting Jerry Bovee, said the written and directed by Kenneth Plain 8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS. and Jim Christian, “Five Carols for Christ- William Brewer, Dee Events Center; Melanie Butters, around the arena. eye-catching, high-definition system will attract top-notch mas” and “Jingle Jacks,” 7:30 p.m., Val A. Dec. 3-Jan. 2: WSU’s Department of Visual Academic Support Centers; Joan Gustafson, Human Resources; Karin Hurst, University Communications; recruits as well as advertisers. Browning Center Allred Theater, $10/$7, Arts presents the “Bachelor of Fine Arts Rachel Kap, Child and Family Studies; Guy King, Facilities Although spectators at major sporting events have come to 1-800-WSU-TIKS. Thesis Exhibition”; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- expect colorful illumination, big screens and instant replays, Management; Brian Nielsen, Facilities Management; “This is an exciting time for Weber State,” Bovee said. “The (Nov. 20, matinee, 2 p.m.) Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Kimball Rachel Smith, Human Resources; Dustin Stump, Facilities the technology is new to arenas in the Big Sky Conference. new equipment will allow Weber State not only to enhance Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery; weber.edu/ Management; Randal Wilson, Veterans Upward Bound. WSU still has to determine what the conference will allow as the experience from an entertainment and recruiting stand- Nov. 18: Convocations lecture series dova or 801-626-6455. Event is free. far as lighting and replays. For example the new system has point, but it will also assist our efforts to raise funds with features National Geographic photographer On the Move/Promoted the ability to show instant replays from three different angles; additional marketing opportunities.” James Balog discussing his study of glacial Dec. 5: Department of Performing Arts Bradley Beazer, Bookstore; Thomas Bell, Continuing Educa- however, in football the Big Sky dictates ice retreat, noon, Shepherd Union Ballroom presents the combined Choirs and Sym- tion; Anneli Byrd, Student Success Center; Lanny Ellis, B, 801-626-6570 or cah.weber.edu. His Continuing Education; Morgan Finder, Student Success only one replay, which cannot be broad- The new system has been a collaborative phony Orchestra as they perform 500 years work is on display through November in the of popular Christmas music in two evening Center; Merritt Gray, Browning Center; Judith Hutchison, cast in slow motion. effort between administration, athletics, fac- Shepherd Union Bridge Gallery. performances, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saint Accounting Services; Megan Jolley, Child and Family Studies; Linda Kaiser, Purchasing; Shauna Pitt, College of Health ulty in the communication department and Event is free. Joseph Catholic Church (514 24th Street, “We’ve raised the bar in the Big Sky. I staff from the Dee Events Center, develop- Professions; Anita Preece, Administrative Services; Ogden), $25 family/$7/$6, 1-800-WSU- Patricia Rasmussen, Accounting Services; Kayli Richardson, mean no other school is going to be able Center Video & Scoring Display ment, facilities management and multimedia Nov. 22: WSU’s Executive Lecture Series TIKS, weber.edu/performingarts or Internal Audit; Tanya Scott, Registrar’s Office;Kellee Smith, to compete,” said Alan Ferrin, media Center Advertising Ring services. Graybeal said fans will be the real presents Franz Kolb, regional director of 801-626-6431. Parking; Joseph Strand, Dee Events Center; Toni Thompson, designer. “We’re the only ones doing this. Auxiliary Scoreboards winners of this team effort. “The multime- international trade and diplomacy for the Accounting Services; Mike Whetton, Facilities Management; governor’s office of economic development, Seth Wilhelmsen, Admissions Office. We have some challenges, but they’re Extended Score Table dia opportunities will create an unbeliev- Dec. 21: WSU men’s basketball vs. good challenges to have. We are blazing able game experience, there’s no doubt,” he 5:30-6:30 p.m., WSU Davis Room 110, Brigham Young University, 7 p.m., Shot Clocks [email protected] or 801-395-3482. Retired new trails.” said.“It is going to be mind boggling.” Dee Events Center, 801-626-8500 or Event is free. 1-800-WSU-TIKS. Linda Taylor, Browning Center. Source: Board of Trustees reports, September-October 2010

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