WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 22, Number 29 May 2,1996

Chicago advertising executive, WMU alumnus to head marketing, PR and communications Matt Kurz, a Chi- son, one of the world's leading advertising cago advertising ex- agencies. From 1976 to 1995, he created ecutive and WMU effective communications programs for graduate, has been Kellogg, Gillette, Bristol-Myers Squibb, appointed assistant Fisher-Price, S.C. Johnson and McDonnell vice president for Douglas Aircraft. external affairs and Kurz directed integrated marketing cam- director of market- paigns that won gold and silver Effie ing, public relations Awards, the American Marketing Asso- and communica- ciation's equivalent of the Academy tions. Kurz Awards. He has provided on-site strategic The appoint- consulting to clients and their local agen- ment, effective April 29, was approved cies in Canada, Latin America and Asia. April 19 by the Board of Trustees. He He has led teams that included profes- replaces Martin R. (Joe) Gagie, who has sionals in database marketing, advertising, been named senior adviser to the president public relations and promotion. until his retirement Dec. 31, 1996. Kurz For the past year, Kurz has been a part- will supervise the Office of Public Infor- ner in Ririe-Kurz Communications, spe- mation, which includes News Services and cializing in advertising and public relations. BIRD'S- EYE VIEW - The W.H. Upjohn Rotunda in Waldo Library takes on some University Publications. Before joining J. Walter Thompson, he interesting dimensions. in this photograph from the top floor overlooking the "I'm delighted to have someone of spent four years as an account executive in information desk. Matt's background and experience to lead Chicago with Leo Burnett, another major us in new directions with the concept of advertising agency. integrated marketing," said Keith A. Pretty, Kurz earned his bachelor's degree in Faculty member donates his entire net salary vice president for external affairs and gen- communication at WMU in 1969 and com- Salim E. Harik, felt gesture by Dr. Harik and his family. eral counsel, to whom Kurz reports. "I'm pleted a master of business administration economics, has do- His generosity has made a tremendous also pleased that we could find an alumnus degree at Loyola University of Chicago in nated his entire difference in the lives of four students, as of the University with such a strong back- 1973. 1995-96 net salary well as in our program. I know of no other ground in marketing, public relations and to the Department case, at any institution, where a professor advertising for a wide variety of national of Economics has given up his entire salary to help stu- and international clients." Offices now in Walwood through the WMU dents." In a report to President Haenicke, a task The offices of Public Informa- Foundation. The associateships provide recipients force on Universi ty marketing that met last tion, News Services and University The contribu- with a stipend that pays for all of their year recommended the creation of the po- Publications have moved from tion, valued at education expenses. In return, recipients sition of assistant vice president for exter- Ellsworth Hall to the second floor of $35,000, will fund Harik must perform teaching assistant or research nal affairs. The task force also recom- Walwood Hall on East Campus and four Harik Doctoral assistant duties. mended a University-wide marketing, ad- are now part of the Office of Market- Associateships for Ph.D. students in the Students do not apply specifically for vertising and communications program that ing, Public Relations and Communi- applied economics program. WMU offi- these associateships. Instead, students ap- would be coordinated by the assistant vice cations. cials said they knew of no other instance of ply to the applied economics program in president. The new main office telephone such a gift at any other institution. general and for financial aid in general. A Kurz brings nearly 20 years of experi- number is 7-8400. Thenewfaxnum- "We are deeply appreciative of Dr. ence as a successful marketing communi- ber is 7-8422. Harik's remarkable generosity," President (Continued on page four) cations executive with J. Walter Thomp- Haenicke said. "It reflects a unique com- mitment to his discipline, his department, the University and the education of stu- Texas Tech administrator selected for admissions post dents." Troy M. Johnson has been selected as "This is the best investment anyone WMU's new director of admissions and could make," said Harik, who indicated he orientation. His appointment, effective May was able to make such a gift because of 15, 1996, was approved April 19 by the good investments he himself had made. "It Board of Trustees. helps to focus resources where they are Johnson will come to WMU from Texas most needed in the department, which is in Tech University, where he has worked in the new Ph.D. program." admissions for nine years. For the past Werner Sichel, chairperson of eco- year, he has been director of graduate ad- nomics, said, "This is a wonderful, heart- missions and enrollment management there. He replaces Stanley E. Henderson, Forsleff Hannaford Houghton Johnson who left WMU to become associate vice president for enrollment management at Did you know? the University of Cincinnati. Johnson has served as vice president for 1974. He replaces Chester B. Rogers, whose • WMU has gone from recycling 'The director of admissions and orien- admissions and as chairperson of the Gradu- leave of absence, effective July I, 1996, to basically nothing in January 1990 tation is a very critical appointment, as this ate and Professional School Relations Com- June 30, 1997, also was approved by the to recycling about 37 percent of office is the first point of contact that mittee of the Texas Association of Colle- board. the total waste generated in De- prospective students and their families have giate Registrars and Admissions Officers. In other action, the trustees accepted the cember 1995. with our University," said Provost Nancy He earned his associate's degree from South resignation of David O. Lyon as associate Plains College in Levelland, Texas, and his dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, • In addition to common S. Barrett. "We are fortunate to have a recyclables, WMU recycling ser- person of Dr. Johnson's caliber stepping bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees effective Dec. 31, 1996. The board also vices collects items such as house- into this important role." from Texas Tech. approved a leave of absence for Lyon from hold batteries, polystyrene foam, Johnson joined the Texas Tech staff in In further action, the board approved his associate dean duties, effective Sept. I magazines, junk mail, hardbound 1987 as an admissions counselor. He was two other administrati ve appointments: to Dec. 31, 1996. He will retain his faculty books, feeder strips from com- promoted to assistant director of new stu- Alonzo E. Hannaford as associate dean of rank as a professor of psychology and puter paper and forms, and toner dent relations in 1988 and to associate the College of Education, effective April continue his half-time appointment as di- cartridges. director of new student relations in 1990. A 22, 1996; and David G. Houghton as in- rector of academic collective bargaining year later, he was named director of gradu- terim chairperson of the Department of and contract administration during the fall • Since 1989, the University ate student recruitment, ajointappointment Political Science, effective July I, 1996, to semester and after his leave. steadily has been decreasing the he held with his position in new student June 30,1997. The trustees also approved the retire- amount of trash taken to the land- relations until being named to his present Hannaford has been a faculty member ment with emerita status of Louise S. fill. For peak months (school open- post in 1995. in the Department of Special Education Forsleff, community health services, ef- ing in September and closing in Under Johnson's leadership, the grad- since 1970 and has chaired that department fective Aug. 30, 1998. Forsleff, who joined April), the amount has been cut uate school implemented sweeping ad- since 1986. He replaces Floyd L. the faculty in 1962, also served as director nearly in half. For most other missions changes and achieved record high McKinney, whose resignation, effective of the Counseling Center from 1968 to months, the amount taken to the applications and enrollments, including a March 20, 1996, was accepted by the 1973 and from 1981 to 1985 and as associ- landfill has been reduced by one- 70 percent increase in African-American board. ate vice president for student services from third. enrollment and a 45 percent increase in Houghton has been a faculty member in 1985 to 1990. Hispanic enrollment. the Department of Political Science since Two May 2, 1996 Western News WMUK-FM ends spring 2,700 medievalists due on campus for 31st congress fund drive in record time Topics including ancient warfare, me- Vatican, the Scottish National Library, the Harrison-Stinson lobby is the congress' WMUK-FM, the University's public dieval ethnic jokes, Robin Hood and the Institute for Naval Archaeology and the registration site. radio station, conducted the quickest spring Canterbury Tales will be on tap as medi- Virginia Military Institute. In all, every "For four days each May, the campus on-air fund-raising campaign in its history evalists from around the world gather at state in the nation, five Canadian provinces becomes the focal point for people who and raised more than $80,000. WMU Thursday through Sunday, May 9- and 25 nations will be represented at the believe in cultural history," Szarmach says. The on-air campaign, which began the 12, for the 31st International Congress on conference. "A colleague of mine says that for that morning of April 15, concluded the after- Medieval Studies. "It's been said that if you wait long brief time in Kalamazoo, when you walk noon of April 16 as soon as it reached its As many as 2,700 scholars will travel to enough in the lobby of Harrison-Stinson down the street, you don't have to explain goal. The final tally was $80,339.56. A Kalamazoo from locations ranging from halls, you will meet every medievalist in what a medievalist is. You have to explain total of 1,430 donors contributed and the Arkansas to Australia in what may be the the world," says Paul E. Szarmach, Me- why you're not one." average pledge was $56.18. largest such gathering in the congress' his- dieval Institute, who directs the annual Monks, musicologists, military experts "Our goal was $5,000 more than it was tory. Those attending will include repre- congress. "That sounds like public rela- and museum curators will join faculty and last spring," said Floyd Pientka, WMUK. sentatives from institutions as varied as the tions puffery, but it is absolutely true." The students from colleges and universities lo- "What is most significant about this early cated in every corner of the globe for the finish is that listeners responded to our State's finest high school artists pool talents event. Nearly 1,800 of those attending will early mail-in effort in record numbers. For live in campus residence halls, eating meals years - in the interest of reducing the time for 34th annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival together and forming a small international spent with on-air pledging - we've prom- Nearly 700 of the state's finest young Printing, Simpson Plainwell Paper, North community of scholars. Daily sessions will ised to end the campaign the minute the artists will gather at WMU Thursday Pointe Insurance Co., D& W Food Centers take place in the Goldsworth Valley resi- goal is reached, and encouraged supporters through Saturday, May 9-11, for the 34th andWMU. dence halls, the Fetzer Center and Schneider to mail in their contributions ahead of time. annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival. The outstanding students attending the Hall. "The spring," he continued, "two-thirds The festival honors Michigan high festival will share their talents with their Registration for the congress will begin of the goal was reached before we opened school students gifted in the areas of dance, peers and the public through free perfor- at noon Wednesday, May 8, in the Harrison- up the telephones. It shows that our listen- drama, instrumental and vocal music, vi- mances and exhibits. In addition, the stu- Stinson halls lobby and continue through- ers believe that promise, and that more and sual arts, creative writing and film/video. dents will participate in educational work- out the event. There is no registration fee more of them prefer to keep our air-time Unique to the state of Michigan, the festi- shops and clinics offered by professional for WMU faculty, staff members and stu- uncluttered by any more pledge appeals val began in 1963 as a simple talent screen- artists in their field. Participants in the dents or for Kalamazoo County residents. than necessary." ing of young musicians. Today, it is a instrumental music area, for example, will comprehensive arts spectacular, culminat- attend clinics led by members of the Grand ing a nine-month search for the finest artis- Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Clock tower named for major donor's parents tic talent in Michigan high schools. Arthur E. Ellis, superintendent of pub- The Board of Trustees April 19 ap- the late Helen J. Frays of Kalamazoo, a More than 60,000 students across the lic instruction for the Michigan Depart- proved a resolution naming the Universi- 1934 WMU graduate and major donor to state become involved in the adjudication ment of Education, will serve as honorary ty's majestic clock tower for the parents of the University. process that results in the nearly 700 stu- chairperson of this year's festival. For the Her parents were Thomas and Mary dents being invited to participate in the first time, the 1996 festival will feature a Powell elected to office in Stewart of Kalamazoo. Frays died April annual three-day festival. This is the 12th guest artist-in-residence. Selected for this student personnel group 10, 1994, after expressing the wish that year that WMU has played host to this honor is jazz pianist Bess Bonnier. Theresa A. Powell, vice president for WMU name its new clock tower for her event, which is sponsored in part through For more information, persons may student affairs, has been elected a regional parents. The tower joins Waldo Library funding from the Michigan Council for contact the College for Fine Arts at 7- vice president of the National Association and the University Computing Center and Arts and Cultural Affairs, Oliverand Tobias 5811. of Student Personnel Administrators. The has become a major campus landmark. region includes 328 institutions of higher The $19.3 million renovation and ex- WMU to continue East Campus improvements education in seven Midwestern states and pansion of Waldo Library and construc- the province of Ontario. tion of the $7.6 million University Com- The University is getting an additional aside by lawmakers for public higher edu- She will serve forthree years in the post, puting Center were completed in 1991. $475,000 in one-time funds from the state cation and state building improvements if including one year to fill the unexpired this year. the state's budget for 1994-95 had a large term of another member. Her duties as one The money will be used to continue the enough surplus. The state ended its fiscal of seven regional vice presidents are to Expert on Japanese religion renovation of East Campus, which already year last Sept. 30 with a $95 million sur- represent the region at national meetings, to discuss Aum Shinrikyo has included Spindler, Vandercook and plus, most of which will go to the state's coordinate regional activities and An expert on Japanese religion will Walwood halls. The University now plans rainy day fund. strengthen membership in the region. present a talk, "Aum Shinrikyo and Mod- to refurbish the Oakland Recital Hall for ern Japanese Religions: This- Worldly Ori- use as an art film theatre. entation and Its Discontents," at 3 p.m. The money is WMU' s share offunds set Geology, water sciences facilities open for tour Thursday, May 9, in the Lee Honors Col- Technology ranging from a camera- colloquium are sponsored by the College lege lounge. equipped blimp to specially outfitted boats of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Susumu Shimazono, a faculty member Senate will meet tonight and ground penetrating radar will be high- Geology, the Institute for Water Sciences, in the religious studies departmentofToyko The Faculty Senate will meet at 7 p.m. lighted as WMU's geology and water sci- the Water Quality Laboratory, the Isotope University, specializes in new religious Thursday, May 2, in the Fetzer Center. The ence specialists open their facilities to the Geochemistry Laboratory, the Geograph- movements. He is one of the few scholars agenda includes an informational item on public Friday, May 3. ical Information Systems Research Cen- who has carefully studied Aum Shinrikyo, the relocation and availability of laborato- The Department of Geology and the ter, the Groundwater Education in Michi- the religious group responsible for the gas ries and classrooms resulting from renova- Institute for Water Sciences will play host gan Regional Center and the Michigan attack in the Tokyo subways a year ago in tions as well as an action item on revisions to a day-long open house of campus re- Basin Core Research Laboratory. For more which some 3,300 people were sickened or of the University curriculum review pro- search facilities that will include tours and information about those activities, persons killed. The trial for the leader of that group, cess. hands-on demonstrations of equipment. should contact W. Richard Laton, a geol- Shoko Asahara, began last week. Those attending will be able to have lunch ogy doctoral student, at 7-4980. For more The talk, which is free and open to the Edwards earns award from with a geoscientist, see the WMU research information about the forum, persons public, is being sponsored by the De- blimp in action and learn how computing should contact Alan Kehew, interim chair- partmentofComparative Religion. A ques- national OT organization technology has impacted the world of earth person of geology, at 7-5495. tion-and-answer period will follow. Sandra J. Edwards, occupational ther- science. apy, has been selected to receive a 1996 The open house will run from 8 a.m. to Roster of Fellows Award from the Amer- 4:30 p.m. and will include facilities in and ican Occupational Therapy Association. around Rood Hall and the Trimpe Building She was honored at the organization's an- on the main campus and West Hall on the nual conference and exposition April 23 in East Campus. Chicago. The open house will include tours of The roster is awarded to those members water research laboratories and the Michi- who have made significant contributions gan Core Research Laboratory, which is to the education and professional de- used in oil and gas research. It also will velopment of others in the association. feature demonstrations of coastal and wet- Edwards is being recognized for her cre- lands research equipment, computer capa- ative activities, clinical practice, research bilities and state-of-the-art geophysical and scholarly activities. equipment, which is used for non-invasive study of the subsurface. The day's activities also will include a Colloquium on Environmental Earth Sci- ~NNE\\S ence, which will begin at 9 a.m. in the Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; Staff Writers: Cheryl P. Roland, Fetzer Center and will feature more than a Julie D. Paavola; Photographer: Neil G. Rankin. dozen faculty and student papers on such Western News (USPS 362·210) is published by News topics as coastal geology, inland lake stud- Services, Watwood Hall, Western Michigan University. 1201 Oliver SI., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165, weekly ies and environmental geochemistry. 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Postmaster: Send address changes to Western News, Later in the day, the Institute for Water AWARD WINNERS - Several WMU staff members were honored at the Clerical! News Services, Western Michigan University, 1201 Sciences will play host to a Michigan Technical Organization's annual spring luncheon Apri110 in the Bernhard Center. Oliver SI., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165. Groundwater Professionals Forum start- Pictured with Mary J. DeRoo, center, University computing services, who is Western News is distributed without charge to faculty and staff members, retirees and friends of the University, ing at 4:30 p.m. in the Fetzer Center. Res- president of the crro, are: Tony E. Griffin, left, WMUK, who is president of the and is available at several campus locations. ervations are required for the forum, which Administrative Professional Association and received the crro's Outstanding Deadline: Items to be considered for publication should be submiffed to News Services by noon Tuesday of the will include a social hour, dinner and a talk Support Award; and Stefan S. Sarenius, University libraries, who received the C/ week of publication. Offices that receive too many cop- ies - or too few copies - are asked to call 387-8400. by a well-known groundwater remediation TO's Outstanding Service Award. Griffin also named the winner of the APA's WMU is an equal opportunity/employer/affirmative ac- specialist. "MVP" Award as Cindy L. Zimmerman, investments and endowment manage- tion institution. The open house and environmental ment, who was not present. Western News May 2, 1996 Three University will honor Barn Theatre founders On campus _ The Board of Trustees April 19 autho- Spending their winters in New York VARIETY IS THE SPICE - rized the University to award honorary and their summers at the Barn, Betty and Although her main tasks are doctor of fine arts degrees to Jack and the late Jack Ragotzy pursued successful careers to assist the chairperson with Betty Ragotzy, founders of the Barn Theatre in the early days of television drama and in his work and to monitor the in Augusta, at its June 22 commencement. Broadway and off-Broadway productions. budget, Klazina A. Welch The couple is being recognized for their Jack worked as an actor and director and might find herself doing ev- contributions to the arts at the Barn, the Betty as an actor until the earl y 1960s. Jack erything from changing a bulb state's oldest resident summer theatre. received an Obie award for best direction on a piece of audio-visual "Under Jack's consistent artistic lead- of American plays off-Broadway. Betty equipment to covering a class ership and Betty's keen arts management replaced Kathleen McGuire in the leading for a sick faculty member dur- sense, this dynamic duo became a treasure role in the Obie-winning play, "The Time ing a given week. An adminis- to the community, the region and the state," of the Cuckoo." trative assistant in the Depart- President Haenicke said. "Although I am Jack Ragotzy graduated with honors ment of Industrial and Manu- sad that Betty is no longer with us, I am from Kalamazoo College in 1948 and a facturing Engineering, she also delighted that Jack and their son, Brendan, year later earned a master's degree in the- helps hire part-time faculty can accept our thanks for their many con- atre at the University of California at Los and works on scheduling tributions to the arts." Angeles. Betty, a native of California, also classes. "I like the variety and Betty Ragotzy, who died in 1995, and studied at UCLA. I like the people I work with," Jack Ragotzy, a Kalamazoo native, were The couple has earned many honors says Welch, who has been at married in 1946 after they met at the over the years, starting in 1979 with an the University for more than Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, where Betty award for distinguished service from the 20 years. "It's such a diverse had joined the staff as its first scholarship Michigan Foundation for the Arts and simi- group that I can learn from apprentice. That summer, they established lar recognition from the Michigan Theatre each and everyone of them." When not on the job, Welch enjoys spending time with the Village Players, which became the Barn Association. In 1995, they received the her husband, three children and their families. Her husband is a self-employed Theatre after a move to the Augusta barn Kalamazoo Community Medal of Arts game bird breeder and she helps out with that business in her spare time. She also site in 1949. Award as well as the Governor's Arts likes to square dance, sew, read and go to antique auctions. When asked about her Award. In 1983, the Barn Theatre was unusual first name, Welch explains that she was born in the Netherlands and the APA to hold drawing for listed on the Michigan Register of Historic name has been in the family for many years. Sites as the home of the state's oldest first scholarship May 14 resident summer theatre. A drawing to award the first Adminis- Over the years, hundreds of actors have Nominations due May 30 for service awards trative Professional Association Scholar- started their careers at the Barn and gone ship will be among the highlights of the . on to the professional stage as well as film The Staff Service Excellence Award fax (7-3441) or e-mail (anne.thompson- APA spring general membership meeting and television. Among those carrying with Selection Committee is seeking nomina- @wmich.edu). Those who would like a Tuesday, May 14. them the training fostered by the Ragotzy tions for the 1995-96 annual awards. These form may obtain one by calling human The event, set for noon in 157-159 family and staff are dozens ofWMU gradu- are the pinnacle of the Staff Service Excel- resources at 7-3620. Bernhard Center, also will include dis- ates, including Barbara Marineau and Marin lence Awards program and are reserved for Any regular part- orfull-time staffmem- cussions on compensation issues and the Mazzie, who have performed in many recent the University's most outstanding staff bel' can be nominated. Nominations are possible merger ofthe APA with the Cleri- Broadway and off-Broadway productions. members who have exhibited true excel- open to previous nominees as well as win- calrrechnical Organization. lence in service and dedication in the past ners of the quarterly Staff Service Ex- The $500 scholarship will be available Board approves housing rate year. cellence Awards, although they must be for the fall 1996 semester to the child of a Up to four staff members will be se- specifically nominated again to be con- current member. To be eligible, the child increase for new residents lected to receive a $1,000 cash prize and a sidered for the annual award. must be sophomore or higher class, have at The Board of Trustees April 19 ap- commemorative certificate. Award re- Winners of the 1995-96 annual awards least a 2.5 overall grade point average and proved increases in rates for room and cipients also will be honored at a luncheon will be announced in June. Last year's be a full-time WMU student. Applications board and campus apartments, effective and receive other public recognition. winners were: Terry L. Baxter, Sindecuse for the scholarship drawing have been sent with the fall semester. Nominations should include informa- Health Center; Alberta M. Cumming, to all current members and must be re- The rates, which apply to new residents tion on how the staff member has exhibited history, Carol R. Dedow, public safety; turned by Wednesday, May 8, to Diane M. only, will increase an average of 4.5 per- a level of excellence that reaches far be- Thomas H. Flickinger, building custo- . Snyder, Haworth College of Business, 2130 cent for room and board and an average of yond his or her job responsibilities. They dial and support services; and Bryan K. Schneider Hall. 3.3 percent for apartments. In March 1995, are due Thursday, May 30, to Anne E. Sutton, building custodial and support The recipient of the one-time, non-re- the board approved a proposal by President Thompson, human resources, by memo, services. newable scholarship will be determined Haenicke to freeze 1995-96 room and board through a random drawing at the May 14 and apartment rental rates at 1994-95 lev- meeting. An official letter of award wi IIbe els. In addition, the measure called for any Human resources _ sent in June. For more information about student in the system during the 1995-96 Non-bargaining employees may request employees begin or end the workday, their the scholarship, persons should contact year to be guaranteed the same rate for the summer flextime hours under certain con- schedule must include working during the Snyder at 7-5088. 1996-97 year. ditions. In 1996, flextime is available June hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A one-half- 3 through Aug. 30. hour or one-hour lunch may be taken be- Employees interested in working flex- tween the hours of 11:30 a.m. and I p.m. Media time hours must make arrangements with During flextime, offices are to be staffed Two faculty members will be guests in EduCABLE Channel 36 at noon Friday, their supervisor, who must consider de- and fully operational from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the coming weeks on "Focus," a five-minute May 3, and Wednesday, May 8. It also will partmental staffing and servicing needs. interview produced by news services. "Fo- air on Cablevision of Michigan at: 7:30 Employees on flextime are still required cus" is scheduled to air on these Saturdays p.m. Friday, May 3, on Channel 33; 8 p.m. to work a full day, but may begin their Jobs _ at 6: 10a.m. on WKPR-AM (1420) with the Wednesday, May 8, on Channel 32; 8 a.m. workday anytime between 7 a.m. and 9 The following list of vacancies is cur- following speakers and topics: Donald L. Saturday, May 11, on Channel 30; and 2 a.m., and end their workday between 3:30 rently being posted through the Job Oppor- Alexander, economics, on the telecommu- p.m. Monday, May 13, on Channel 32. p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Regardless of the time tunity Program by employment services in nications bill, May 4; and Linda L. the Department of Human Resources. Inter- Dannison, chairperson of family and con- ested benefits-eligible employees can ap- sumer sciences, on sharing domestic tasks, Obituaries _ ply for any of these positions (bargaining May II. "Focus" is also used on a regular A memorial ser- theory, and he was a major mover in the or non-bargaining) by submitting a job basis by WKZO-AM (590), WKMI-AM vice for James H. expansion of graduate programs and re- opportunity transfer application during the (1360) and several other radio stations Powell, emeritus in search activity at the University. In 1987, posting period, or may contact an em- around Michigan. mathematics and he received the University's Distinguished ployment services staff member for assis- statistics, is planned Service Award. He retired in 1988. tance in identifying themselves as candi- A teleconference on retirement plan- for I:30 p.m. Thurs- Memorial contributions may be made dates for these openings. ning will air in the coming weeks on Ed- day, May 2, at the to the James H. Powell Award in Statistics S-Ol and S-02 clerical positions are not uCABLE, the University's cable televi- First Congrega- through the WMU Foundation. required to be posted. For persons inter- sion system, and on Cablevision ofMichi- tional Church, 129 ested in faculty positions, there are open- gan. Titled "Save! Your Future Depends W. Park St. He died Katharine D. Rogers, emerita in English, ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- on You," the teleconference is sponsored April 29 at age 69. Powell died April 21 in Kalamazoo. She was 92. tion should be submitted to the appropriate by TIAA-CREF, the world's largest pen- Powell joined Rogers taught English at Niles High dean or chairperson. sion fund and the premier one for higher the WMU faculty in 1955 and served as School and Kalamazoo Central High (R) Administrative Assistant, P-O I education. chairperson of the Department of Math- School and worked in the circulation de- (Hourly), University Recreation Programs The 90-minute program will air on ematics and Statistics from 1960 to 1967 partment ofthe Kalamazoo Public Library and Facilities, 95/96-484, 4/30-5/6/96. and from 1977 to 1984. He also was asso- before joining the WMU faculty in 1946 as (R) Administrative Assistant II, P-02, ciate dean of the College of Arts and Sci- an English teacher at the University high Continuing Education-Grand Rapids Re- Exchange __ ences from 1966 to 1969. school. gional Center, 95/96-485, 4/30-5/6/96. FOR SALE - Queen-size sleeper sofa, A leader in the area of computers, Powell She was head of the English department (R) Business Manager, P-04, Miller rust and gold, $75; Ethan Allen swivel was instrumental in steering WMU into the there from 1947 until 1955, when she be- Auditorium, 95/96-487,4/30-5/6/96. rocker, peach, $25. Call 324-0958. "information age." He served as coordina- came an assistant professor of English. She (R) Associate Dean (Tenured; One- FOR RENT - Luxury condo in Branson, tor of Project EXCITE, the program imple- retired in 1966. Year Term), P-09E, College of Arts and Mo. Two bedrooms, two baths, sleeps men ted in 1982 to ensure that all WMU In 1990, Rogers established the annual Sciences Dean's Office, 95/96-488, 4/30- six. Just off main highway. June 30- students graduate with some computer lit- Shakespeare Festival at WMU in memory 5/6/96. July 6. $850. Call 373-2887 after 5 p.m. eracy. Under his direction, WMU was the of her husband, Frederick J. Rogers, who (R) Associate Dean (Tenured; One- FOR RENT - One-bedroom apartment. first public institution to establish a com- was chairperson of the Department of En- Year Term), P-09E, College of Arts and $365/month plus utilities. Close tocam- puter literacy requirement for undergradu- glish from 1956 to 1966 and who died in Sciences Dean's Office, 95/96-489, 4/30- pus, quiet, no pets, no smoking. Refer- ate students. 1984. She requested that memorial contri- 5/6/96. ences required. Call 373-2887 after 5 Powell also fostered the development butions be made to the festival through the (R) Replacement p.m. of programs in applied statistics and graph WMU Foundation. WMU is an EO/ AA employer Four May 2, 1996 Western News Calendar _ The master calendar maintained by news servicesfor use in Western News is available through Gopher on the VMScluster. Currently, there are three calendars available: May events; June events; andfuture events, which runfrom July through December. To view the calendars, type Gopher at the system prompt. At the next menu, choose 2. Western Michigan University, then choose 5. Campus Calendar. You willfind optionsfor 1. This Month's Events, 2. Next Month's Events and 3. Future Events. Thursday, May 2 (thru 4) Sports Education Camp for Visually Impaired Athletes, various athletic facili- ties, aJl day. Meeting, Faculty Senate, Fetzer Center, 7 p.m. *(thru 4) Third Coast Writers' Conference, Brown and Knauss halls, Thursday evening thru Saturday; May 2 free public reading by Mark Halliday, 1. Allyn Rosser and Daniel Lyons, 3770 Knauss Hall, 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 Department of Geology and Institute for Water Sciences events: open house, Rood Hall, Trimpe Building and West Hall, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and "Colloquium on Environmen- tal Earth Science," Fetzer Center, 9 a.m. (and 4) SoftbaJl doubleheader, WMU vs. Ohio University, Ebert Field: May 3, 2 p.m.; and May 4, noon. Third Coast Writers' Conference public sessions: panel discussion, "The Craft of Fiction," 3321 Brown Hall, 4: 15 p.m.; reading by David Shields, Richard Jones and Debra Monroe, 3770 Knauss Hall, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 PARENT APPRECIATION - A number of graduates during the April 20 Third Coast Writers' Conference public sessions: panel discussions, 3321 Brown Hall commencement exercises used their mortar boards to advertise their employment - "An Editor's Panel," 2: 15 p.m.; and "Question/Answer Session" with poets Gerald skills, but this one chose to thank her parents' for their support. More than 2,500 Stem, Richard Jones and Mark Halliday, 3:30 p.m.; reading by Amy Hempel and degrees were awarded during three ceremonies in Miller Auditorium. For the first Gerald Stern, 3770 Knauss Hall, 8 p.m. time, the ceremonies featured WMU's version of Times Square's "Jumbotron." A Monday, May 6 big screen on stage and a camera provided a larger than life view for those in the audience of their graduates receiving their diplomas. Softball, WMU vs. the University of Detroit, Ebert Field, 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Baseball, WMU vs. Grand VaJley State University, Hyames Field, 3 p.m. Center Recital Hall, Ip.m.; gala performance, Shaw Theatre and Miller Auditorium, Thursday, May 9 6:30 p.m. *(thru 12) 31st International Congress on Medieval Studies, Goldsworth Valley resi- *(thru 12) Kalamazoo Film Society showing, "Mighty Aphrodite," directed by Woody dence halls, Fetzer Center and Schneider Hall, all day. Allen, 2750 Knauss Hall: April 10-11,8 p.m.; and April 12,2:30 p.m. (thru II) Michigan Youth Arts Festival: Thursday events - visual arts exhibit, Dalton Saturday, May 11 Center Multi-Media Room, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Gala Performance, Shaw Theatre, 7 p.m. (thru 11) Michigan Youth Arts Festival: Saturday events - visual arts exhibit, Dalton Comparative religion lecture, "Aum Shinrikyo and Modern Japanese Religions: This- Center Multi-Media Room, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; dance concert, Multi-Form Theatre, 10:30 Worldly Orientation and Its Discontents," Susumu Shimazono, faculty member in the a.m.; various instrumental, vocal and film performances, Dalton Center Recital Hall, religious studies department at Tokyo University, Lee Honors College lounge, 3 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; performances, All-Michigan Honors Orchestra, Honors Jazz Friday, May 10 Ensemble and All-Michigan Honors Band, Miller Auditorium, 2: 15 p.m., 3 p.m. and (thru II) Michigan Youth Arts Festival: Friday events - visual arts exhibit, Dalton 3:45 p.m., respectively. Center Multi-Media Room, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; vocal ensemble performances, Dalton (and 12) Baseball doubleheader, WMU vs. Eastern Michigan University, Hyames Field, 1 p.m. Monday, May 13 Gifts top $6.8 million mark through March Doctoral oral examination, "The Impact of Michigan Public Act 25 on Middle Level More than $1.2 million in current and faculty member for 42 years, taught French Schools in Berrien County, Mich.," Judith A. Burns, educational leadership, 3310 deferred cash gifts made to the University and started the University's foreign travel/ Sangren Hall, 10:30 a.m. during March pushed the year's gift total study program. She retired from WMU in Tuesday, May 14 past the $6.8 million mark, the Board of 1973 and was a resident of Fort Lauder- Writing workshop for the preparation of doctoral dissertations, specialist projects and Trustees learned at its April 19 meeting. dale, Fla., at the time of her death in master's theses, Graduate College Conference Room, Seibert Administration Build- Gifts totaling $1,204,603 brought the 1995. ing, 10-11 :30 a.m. fiscal year-to-date figure to $6,893,180. A charitable gift annuity of$1 0,000 was Meeting, Administrative Professional Association, 157-159 Bernhard Center, noon. That amount is $826,023, or 13.6 percent, given to WMU by Harry S. Barnes of *Admission charged more than the total for the same period in Boynton Beach, Fla. The gift to the the previous year. President's Unrestricted Endowment Fund Board OKs use of asset management firms The largest gift received during March was made in honor of Barnes ' granddaugh- was an anonymous donation of $500,000. ter, Victoria J. Valdez, a 1969 WMU The Board of Trustees April 19 ap- structure the cash investment program to The gift was made to fund the Diether H. alumna. Barnes attended WMU briefly in proved two recommendations allowing the enhance safety, to provide due diligence, University to employ the services of sev- Haenicke Endowment, named for WMU' s the 1920s and his wife, the late Marjorie to realize competitive rates of return and to president. Shafer Barnes, earned a two-year teaching eral professional investment firms to man- elevate efficiency while continuing to pro- age its cash and charitable assets. An initial $100,000 distribution from certificate from the University in 1914. vide the required liquidity," said Janice J. the estate of Frances E. Noble will be used Also noted on the board report was a The first recommendation authorizes Van Der Kley, assistant vice president for the administration to employ the First of to establish the Frances E. Noble French $35,000 charitable gift annuity established finance. "Through regular evaluation of America Investment Corp. of Kalamazoo, Language Endowment Fund. The fund will by a Florida alumna. The anonymous gift the selected external managers and ongo- help support WMU's new foreign study will be used to fund a College of Education the Western Asset Management Corp. of ing maintenance of the investment policy, Pasadena, Calif., and The Common Fund center in Besancon, France. Noble, a WMU scholarship. the University will retain its control over of Westport, Conn., to manage the Uni- the management of these assets." versity's working capital funds. The pro- The second recommendation authorizes Dances selected for performance at world congress posal allows the administration to allocate the treasurer of the board to enter into an A dance faculty member and a student February 1995 and performed in Chicago cash pools between the three investment agreement with the State Street Bank and have been invited to show their original the following month. The dance is a part of managers as circumstances require. Trust Co. of Boston, Mass., to provide choreography in the Jazz Dance World the current repertory ofWMU' s Children's The measure comes on the heels of a custody and master trustee services with Congress Choreography Competitive Event Repertory Dance Theatre as well. revised University Cash Investment Pol- regard to the University's charitable asset July 3-7 at the Kennedy Center in Wash- LaBaren-Root will present a sextet titled icy that was approved by the board last management as well as its working capital ington, D.C. "Umoja," which was premiered in the De- June and provides for the retention and funds. WMU's charitable deferred gift pro- Lindsey A. Thomas, dance, and Beth partment of Dance's annual concert of evaluation of external investment man- gram has become increasingly popular as LaBaren-Root, a senior dance major from dance in October 1995. agement. an alternative giving opportunity, Van Der Grand Rapids, have earned invitations to Both dances were selected by judges "It is the goal of the University to re- Kley noted, but the University's ability to the event, which is one of the many activi- through videotapes. They are among 16 provide support services and software sys- ties associated with the fourth Jazz Dance dances that were chosen from a pool of 40 tems has not been able to keep up. World Congress. from the United States and four other coun- WMUK earns AP awards "The explosion of contributions being Seven WMU dancers will perform the tries. They will compete for awards at the WMUK-FM, the University's public received by both the University endow- fourth section of Thomas' "Manana a jazz congress. radio station, has won four awards from the ments and the WMU Foundation en- Noche," which was premiered at WMU in Michigan Associated Press for broadcast dowments has taxed the capability of the excellence. supporting software systems," Van Der Harik It garnered three awards in various cat- Kley said. "It is vital that the University (Continuedfrompage one) _ egories as well as the 1995 "Award for Gen- has the support of a bank capable of keep- committee then grants the Harik awards to eral Excellence" from the wire service. ing pace with the latest technology and News published the most deserving applicants. Reporter Andy C. Robins earned the services available." every other week Harik joined the faculty at WMU in "Best Hard News" award for his coverage Both recommendations call for quar- Western News will be published 1976. He has previously supported the of the Michigan Militia rallies in May terly reports to the Board of Trustees. every other week during the spring University through two other programs 1995. Julie D. Paavola, now working in In other action, the board authorized the and summer when classes are in ses- that he established with his brother, Bas- news services, won the "Best Feature Story" administration to receive and acknowledge sion. The publication dates for the sam E. Harik, economics. award for her piece on the construction of the donation of a piece of property by First remaining issues are Thur days, May One, a small loans program for graduate panels for the AIDS quilt that visited the of AmericaBank-MichiganofKalamazoo. 16. May 30, June 13,July 1l,July25 students, honors their mother, Marie, and WMU campus last year. The property is located next to the bank's and Aug. 8. The deadline is at noon the other is an award honoring their father, Tony E. Griffin, Lorraine A. Caron and former branch on West Michigan Avenue on the Tuesday preceding the publi- Elias. It is given to one economics student Robins all played a part in the presentation and is contiguous to the campus. The Uni- cation date. each spring, based on outstanding aca- of the Sept. I, 1995, newscast that was versity purchased the branch bank build- demic performance. deemed "Best Newscast" in the state. ing in March 1995.