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10 ■ Arts Unite 2 President’s Perspective vol.9 In the next few months, watch for your copy of By Nathan Halverson Composing. Acting. Painting. Sculpting. Film Scoring. Writing. Designing. “The Power of Giving.” See what your gift — of TU students in the fine and performing arts learn the interdisciplinary skills 3 Campus News $25, $50, $100, $1,000, or more — can mean to necessary for success in their fields. ■ maintaining the student experience and quality 20 The President as Artist 8 News from the U At the end of the day, TU President Steadman Upham creates modern art, of education at TU. while First Lady Peggy Upham hammers out exquisite silver jewelry.

c o n t e n t s 26 ■ Classical is Bach 39 Athletics We hope you will take a minute to visit with the By Jane Zemel student who will be calling soon in order to hear Classical music returns to Green Country — introducing KWTU. 40 Partners in Education the latest news from TU, and learn first-hand 28 ■ TU and Tulsa: An Artistic Heritage about the impact of one gift. By Deanna Harris TU's long love affair with the City of Tulsa is evident in the University’s 42 Alumni News historic contributions to Tulsa’s cultural arts. 32 ■ Behind the Backstage at the Ballet 44 Class Notes Before the curtain rises at the Tulsa Ballet, TU alumni work to ensure the legacy of dance is secure in Tulsa for future generations. 34 ■ Writers in Residence 47 In Memoriam Grace Mojtabai and Yevgeny Yevtushenko, TU's writers-in-residence, each created pieces for this special edition of TU’s Magazine. 38 ■ Left, Right, Left, Right, Brain? 48 Calendar By Nathan Halverson Is it true that artistic ability is hardwired to one globe of the brain? Can 49 Book End engineers jam? Are librarians thespians at heart? You might be surprised at the answers from TU assistant psychology professor Dennis Combs.

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“My TU scholarship was my ‘foot in the door’ to the world. It’s up to me to help the next person get his or her foot in that door.” — Mary Ellen Bridwell, BA ’79 p.14

Make your tax-deductible gift to the Alumni Annual Fund for Excellence online at www.utulsa.edu/alumni, or call Kerry Willmann, (918) 631-3514 today! p. 17 p. 20 p. 49 University News The President’s Perspective The University of Tulsa Magazine Peggy and I have had many wonderful experiences over the past few months as we have made the transi- Volume 9, Number 1 New Trustees Elected at tion to The University of Tulsa. We would like to The University of Tulsa thank personally all of the people who have made our The University of Tulsa Magazine Katherine Coyle, Gloria Grimes move more comfortable and have worked so hard on ISSN 1544-5763 is published by McFarland and James Wilburn were our behalf in the transition. Peggy and I knew that The The University of Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma elected May 12, 2004, as new mem- University of Tulsa was a very special place when we 74104-3189. Publication dates may bers of the board of trustees at The vary according to the University’s accepted the opportunity to come to TU nine months University of Tulsa.

calendar, events and scheduling. campus news ago. We now know exactly what “special” means, and Elected as ex-officio members are humbled by the generosity and graciousness of the POSTMASTER: Send change of address to The University of Tulsa were TU president Steadman Tulsans we have met. Magazine, Office of Development, Upham and Ryan Rex, president At the Opening of School Convocation, I noted The University of Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma of the TU Alumni Association. that The University of Tulsa is at a crucial point in 74104-3189. In addition, Fulton Collins was its history. Good and committed leadership, a sound re-elected as board chairman, and vision, and enduring support from trustees, alumni, and UNIVERSITY RELATIONS ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Ross Swimmer and Duane Wilson friends have been brought together with dedicated and Barbara Sorochty returned to the board after a one- outstanding teaching by the faculty and a caring EXECUTIVE EDITOR year sabbatical. commitment to the welfare of students by all who work Deanna J. Harris Members are elected to three- at TU. CREATIVE DIRECTOR year terms. Coyle, a graduate of the This constellation of remarkable institutional attri- Leslie Cairns, MA ’99 TU College of Law, is an attorney butes did not arise by accident. No, the fusion of these PHOTOGRAPHER Another Case for Campus J. Walton Beazley with the Conner & Winters law elements is the product of much planning and hard Real estate developer and the resurgence of The University firm in Tulsa. She is president of the work over the past decade and more. The fruits of this collective labor have brought CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Stephanie Farris Rolf Olsen philanthropist Michael D. Case, of Tulsa’s football program,” said Green Country Juvenile Diabetes together an extremely talented and able group of students who add the final and most Doug Fishback Don Tomkalski Amy Frieberger Jane Zemel whose generosity funded TU’s Case. “While Pat and I didn’t Research Foundation and is on important ingredient to TU’s vital institutional “mix.” Nathan Halverson Case Tennis Center, has provided a graduate from The University of the advisory board of Family and TU is well on its way to becoming one of the country’s truly great universities, but CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS significant gift for the construction Tulsa, TU has become my adopted Children’s Services. She is a past more work remains to be done. We must continue to improve the quality, selectivity, Scott Blankenship, student Carrie Martin of the Case Athletic Complex to be alma mater, and I have enjoyed president of the board of trustees of and diversity of the student body. We must expand funded research in ways that con- located in the North End Zone of helping the University when the Holland Hall. tinue to involve undergraduates. We must add selectively to the graduate degree offer- Sandy Willmann, Director, Alumni Relations Skelly Stadium. The 30,000-square- need arises, especially when I feel McFarland is a broker with the ings at the University. We must continue to attend to the physical needs of the campus, Janis Zink, Vice President, Institutional Advancement foot complex will be built at a cost the project is beneficial to the City Walter & Associates real estate firm including constructing new buildings that support our growing programs of teaching Steadman Upham, President of $7 to 8 million, and it begins of Tulsa.” in Tulsa. She has chaired TU’s Tulsa and research. And we must raise money to endow faculty positions and student fellow- The University of Tulsa does not discriminate on phase one of the renovation of Construction of the facility Undergraduate Research Challenge ships to ensure that we are able to recruit and retain the very best and brightest teach- the basis of personal status or group characteristics including but not limited to the classes protected Skelly Stadium. began at the close of the 2004 foot- Advisory Committee and has served ers and students in the years to come. under federal and state law in its programs, ser- vices, aids, or benefits. Inquiries regarding imple- The Case Athletic Complex ball season with the demolition of on the boards of the YWCA, Arts Each of these tasks will require the commitment of our campus community and the mentation of this policy may be addressed to the Office of Legal Compliance, 600 South College will house football coaches’ offices, the North End Zone. Completion and Humanities Council, Junior entire TU family. Each will pose unique challenges as we move forward. Given what Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189, (918) 631-2423. Requests for accommodation of dis- meeting rooms, game day suites, is expected by Fall 2006. League of Tulsa and Philbrook TU has already achieved, it may be easy for some to say, “Why should we make the abilities may be addressed to the University’s 504 Coordinator, Dr. Jane Corso, (918) 631-2315. To academic support center for all stu- Museum of Art. She is a deacon and extra, perhaps even extraordinary effort needed to attain these goals?” It is at this point, ensure availability of an interpreter, five to seven days notice is needed; 48 hours is recommended dent-athletes, football locker room elder with First Presbyterian Church. I believe, that we meet our most significant challenge of all in taking the next step for all other accommodations. Economics Professor and equipment room, athletic train- Wilburn, who has a communi- toward excellence. As management specialist Jim Collins has recently observed, “The Receives Award ing room, video production suite, cations degree from TU, is presi- real enemy of great is good.” CONTACT US: Lettermen’s Club suite, ticket office TU Economics Professor dent and chief executive officer of There is no question that TU is a very good university. But the question we all (918) 631-2309 and a Golden Hurricane apparel William Dugger received the Winnercomm, a television and inter- must ask and answer now is whether The University of Tulsa can be truly great. I E-MAIL: and souvenir shop. Association for Evolutionary active media production company in believe that TU can make the leap to greatness in the years ahead. That is why I [email protected] “We’re tremendously grateful to Economics’ 2005 Veblen-Commons Tulsa. He serves on the Riverfield accepted the position of president, and why Peggy and I wanted to come to Tulsa to Mike for his personal investment in Award. In winning this award, Country Day School Board and work with you. I hope you, too, agree that TU can be one of the country’s great uni- a facility that will provide so much Dugger joins John Kenneth served on the Holland Hall School versities. We are excited to be embarking on this journey together with you. I know it for all of our student-athletes,” said Galbraith and Nobel Laureate Board for four years. will be an amazing ride. TU President Steadman Upham. Gunnar Myrdal, among others. He is chairman of the Bass Steadman Upham “I am both pleased and excited He was presented the award at the Federation Championship President that I was asked to be involved in Association’s annual conference. Committee and is on the ESPN what I believe is the continuation of Outdoors Senior Staff Committee.

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The Poetry of Life The Urban Role of Institute of Technology. The TU Beta Gamma Sigma by them is familiar with them. value we deliver.” University of Tulsa is number 16. • Make them stick by enforcing The business school ranking The J. Donald Feagin Medieval Religion Cited As Exemplary The top three master’s programs them quickly and fairly. follows The Princeton Review’s Endowment and the Department Steven Harvey, the Lubell are Minnesota State University, The TU chapter of Beta The three-hour workshop continued inclusion of TU in its of English funded an evening of Distinguished Visiting Professor of TU and Carlos Albizu University Gamma Sigma, the business honor was sponsored by the University’s annual Best Colleges survey, which poetry with Harryette Mullen Judaic Studies for the fall semester at in Puerto Rico and Miami. Results society for member schools of The Family-Owned Business Institute. ranked TU ninth in the nation for last November. Mullen’s work is TU, recently lectured on “The Place appeared in the July issue of The Association for the Advancement of having happy students last year. described as urban and witty in of Religion in the City According Collegiate Schools of Business, has Industrial-Organizational Psychologist. campus news a style that is often reminiscent Brown and Lobeck Join to Medieval Islamic and Jewish “We had two goals,” says Kurt received “Exemplary Chapter” rec- of jazz improvisation. Publisher’s TU Business Hall of Fame Gift Will Support Philosophers.” Held in the Faculty Kraiger, chairman and professor of ognition for its success in recruiting Weekly wrote about her latest Business Law Outreach Study of McFarlin Library, the Lubell psychology. “First, we wanted to members during the 2003-2004 William E. Lobeck Jr., and C. book of poems, Sleeping with the Distinguished Lecture was presented provide an alternative and broader academic year. Each year, collegiate Arnold Brown are the newest mem- A recent gift will help promote Dictionary: “Some poems . . . . by the Department of Philosophy and ranking of programs for students who Beta Gamma Sigma chapters extend bers of The College of Business the study and understanding of hone political realities through Religion. Harvey is visiting from the are considering going to graduate invitations to the top 7 percent Administration Hall of Fame. business law through the Genave histrionic absurdity — ‘Now that Department of Philosophy at Bar-Ilan school. Secondly, we wanted to initi- of business juniors, the upper 10 Lobeck, president and chief King Rogers Business Law Center, the history of civilization has been University in Israel. ate a discussion within our profession percent of business seniors, and executive officer of Vanguard Car housed in the College of Business encrypted on a grain of rice, it’s of what the criteria should be to rank the highest 20 percent of business Rental USA, was named 2004 Administration. taken the starch out of the stuffed New Way of Ranking schools.” graduate students. Chapters report- Outstanding Business Leader. TU business alumna and shorts.’ All of the work here is Psychology Graduate Kraiger says they wanted to cre- ing a 70 percent acceptance rate of Vanguard, which moved its head- Center namesake Genave King full of such energy, invention and ate “something useful for anyone invited potential members at both quarters to Tulsa this year, owns Rogers extended her support with a pleasure that the dictionary surely Programs who is advising undergraduate stu- the graduate and undergraduate 217,000 vehicles and has 14,000 $25,000 gift. awoke refreshed.” A TU psychology professor and dents on which graduate school to level, and those chapters indicat- employees in 80 countries. Its 2003 “In both its scope and its Sleeping with the Dictionary was a graduate student have published attend.” ing an 85 percent acceptance rate sales were $2.6 billion. continuity, Genave’s support has nominated for the 2002 National results of their method of ranking the By adding student opinion into at one academic level are cited as Brown, president and chief been nothing short of heroic,” said Book Award, the 2002 National nation’s top 20 master’s and doctoral their evaluation, Kraiger says, their “Exemplary.” operating officer of KWB Oil Center Director Susan Boyd. Book Critics Circle Award, and the programs in industrial-organizational approach takes on the aspect of a With Exemplary Chapter status, Property Management and a 1950 The gift will support the L.A. Times Book Prize in Poetry. psychology. The lists are based on “customer-satisfaction” survey that is the TU chapter is eligible to receive TU petroleum engineering gradu- Center’s educational outreach activ- Mullen is an associate profes- online evaluations by 923 students. useful to prospective students. Also, a $1,000 Beta Gamma Sigma schol- ate, was named 2004 Outstanding ities, Boyd said, which may include sor of African American Studies The top three doctoral programs they note, other rankings usually only arship in the 2005-2006 academic Entrepreneur. hosting or co-sponsoring a mock and English at the University of are George Washington University, rate doctoral programs. year. The chapter also will receive trial competition for high-school California, Los Angeles. University of Guelph and Florida a certificate commemorating its The Princeton Review students. accomplishments. Adds TU to Another Prominent Ranking Friends of Finance TU faculty and students created a ceramic Discipline in the Family plaque wall honoring donors for the School of The College is among the top Spring Schedule Art’s lifesize kiln, which was Business 143 business schools in the nation, The Friends of Finance dedicated in October 2004. Family business managers according to a new guidebook by lunchtime lecture series contin- (See, “Blazing A Trail,” learned how to discipline relative- The Princeton Review. ued in the spring semester with page 14.) employees at a presentation by The Best 143 Business Schools Roger Staubach of The Staubach advisor and author James Lea. profiles U.S. schools offering Companies; Douglas E. Hill, According to Lea, a consultant, graduate-level business programs. managing partner, EdwardJones; former family business owner and Statistical information accompanies Thomas L. Kivisto, president and faculty member at the University a narrative profile driven by student CEO, SemGroup, LP; and Sprint of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, comments. Chairman Gary Forsee. there are at least three ways to take “We are very happy to be The May program will be the sting out of “tough love at the included in The Princeton announced when confirmed. office” in your family business: Review’s guide,” said Dean Gale For information, contact (918) • Make rules, expectations and Sullenberger. “This project draws 631-2588 or visit the program's standards clear and put them in heavily on the feedback of current website, http://bus.cba.utulsa. writing. students, so our strong showing edu/fof. • Make sure everyone affected here is a solid endorsement of the

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Two Physics Professors research vessel, from Sept. 10 to Duncan, a junior from Oklahoma State Treasurer Becomes New Law Dean Oct. 16, 2004, near Fiji and Tonga. Oklahoma City who is on TU’s Receive OTSA Award Robert A. Butkin, the State Butkin’s community activities The Lau Basin, a 250-mile women’s rowing team, is one of 56 Treasurer of Oklahoma, was named include serving on the boards of the TU physics faculty members, stretch of ocean floor, is lined with winners chosen from 294 applicants dean of the College on February 24. Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum, Jerry McCoy and Saibal Mitra, have deep-sea volcanoes and hydrother- from Canada and the United States. Throughout a distinguished the Oklahoma Academy, Leadership jointly received the “Oklahoma mal vents. The area encompasses She is the only recipient from an public service career, Butkin has Oklahoma and as a trustee of Higher Education Educator of the both a spreading center that splits Oklahoma university. Year” award from the Oklahoma drafted legislation that created Congregation B’nai Emunah the ocean floor apart and a nearby She will study German lan- campus news Oklahoma’s College Savings Plan Endowment. Science Teachers Association. subduction zone where one plate guage, composition and conver- and co-chaired the successful effort He received a BA degree from Mitra and McCoy were recog- of Earth’s crust dips beneath sation, and a course in German that created a permanent constitu- Yale in 1975 (magna cum laude nized for a two-week workshop for another one. modern drama at the University of tional trust fund for tobacco settle- in history) and a JD from the high school physics teachers that Additional information is avail- Lueneburg. ment monies. University of Pennsylvania Law they presented three times last sum- able at www.science.psu.edu and At TU, Duncan has conducted “We are pleased to have some- School in Philadelphia in 1978. mer. The workshop helped teachers www.southpacificodyssey.org. research with chemistry professor one of Robert Butkin’s stature Butkin lives in Tulsa with his Robert A. Butkin devise physics demonstrations using Ken Roberts on the potential of agree to lead the College of Law wife, Nina, who is vice president a strong partnership with faculty, readily available equipment. quantum dots to detect disease by TU Researcher Elected into a new era,” said TU President for Fabricut, an international textile students, administrators, and alumni Also noted were the measuring damage to proteins and to Ornithological Steadman Upham. “He brings a company headquartered in Tulsa. to provide a nationally recognized “Nanomaterials Workshop for DNA in living cells. This past sum- Society’s Council depth and breadth of experience to They have three daughters. environment for legal instruction, High School Teachers” presented mer she worked at the Oklahoma the post that will serve the univer- Of his TU appointment, Butkin research and preparation for future by Mitra and Winton Cornell of Mary Bomberger Brown, a Medical Research Foundation with sity and its law students well.” said, “I look forward to forming leaders.” TU’s geosciences department, research associate in the biology Gary J. Gorbsky, who studies how and McCoy’s Journal Club in department at TU, was elected defects in the control of cell divi- which people interested in physics, to the council of the Wilson sion promote the development of National Jurist including high school and college Ornithological Society, one of the cancer. Magazine Ranks Mabee students and teachers, meet each four major ornithological organiza- Legal Information month during the school year for tions in North America. TU Wins First Place In an informal discussion of physics The council is the principal Center in Top Tier topics. governing body of the society, Chem-E-Car Contest The October 2004 issue of The award was presented Oct. overseeing the organization’s jour- A team of TU chemical engi- National Jurist, a magazine for law 21, 2004, at the association’s annual nal, research grant programs and neering students won first place, students, ranks the Mabee Legal conference in Tulsa. other scholarly activities. The soci- including a $2,000 prize, in the Information Center (MLIC) as the ety is the second oldest professional national Chem-E-Car contest Nov. 33rd best law school library in the TU Professor, Student society based in the United States 7, 2004, in Austin, Texas. Teams country. Back from Ocean Trek devoted solely to the study of birds. from 31 universities competed to The magazine used data from Mary and her husband, TU see which one of their model cars the American Bar Association to Data collected on a Pacific Jeff Heater, Shannan Cahill, Bruce McKenna and Jason Lile. Byran Harrington is seated. Biology Professor Charles R. — powered only by a chemical compare 183 law libraries, tabulat- Ocean research cruise by University Brown, conduct research on cliff reaction — came closest to the fin- ing scores in six categories. These of Tulsa Geosciences Professor Big Victory, Close Second for TU Law Team in swallows in Nebraska. She is also ish line, 75 feet away, while carrying included the number of volumes, Peter Michael and Andrew Matzen, National Health Law Competition associate editor of the Journal of 400 milliliters of water. the ratio of study seating to enroll- a TU senior geosciences student, Field Ornithology. TU’s “Hydrogen Hurricane” Third-year law students Jason Jeff were for this national competi- ment, and the ratio of professional has narrowed down four possible — powered by energy derived Lile and Jeff Heater took first place tion,” said Professor Marguerite librarians to enrollment. study sites from which a “bull’s-eye” from a hydrogen fuel cell — came for their appellate brief and missed Chapman, director of TU’s health “This ranking puts the MLIC site will be chosen for future inves- Junior Wins Scholarship for Study in Germany within 14 inches of the finish line. winning overall by one sixth of a law program. in the top tier of accredited law tigations. TU now has the opportunity to point in the 2004 National Health The other TU team of second- schools in the country, which is a Michael and Matzen, who also Cassie Duncan, a biochemistry compete at the World Congress of Law Moot Court Competition. TU year law students Bryan Harrington credit to our experienced staff,” dredged some 10,000 pounds of major who has conducted research Chemical Engineering in Glasgow, law alumnus Bruce McKenna from and Shannan Cahill placed tenth said Richard Ducey, MLIC direc- volcanic rocks from the Lau Basin on nanoparticles that could be Scotland, in July 2005. Holden and McKenna coached the nationally with their appellate brief. tor and associate professor of law. near Fiji, were among the scien- used to detect disease in its earliest teams for the second straight year. This was the first time in the “Collectively our librarians have tific crew that conducted research stages, received a scholarship worth “Being edged out by such a competition’s 13 years that a TU 162 years of library experience.” aboard the Kilo Moana, a 185-foot about $4,600 to study in Germany razor-thin margin demonstrates how team placed first in the appellate this fall. skilled and well prepared Jason and brief category.

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U Got the Kicks on Route 66 The Next Generation: Millennials Great Balls of Kinetic Energy or about 17 mph and now They’ve been described as the Benetton gener- What would you do if you were asked Route 66 rolled from Chicago Alexandre Hogue Gallery last June represents 160-ft lbs of kinetic ation who grew up with cell phones and computers. to build a device that uses the energy from the to Southern California with plenty took a trip down memorabilia lane of stops in Oklahoma. The legend- through Laurel Kane’s Route 66 Professor Tracy McGaugh of South Texas a 16-pound bowling ball dropped from a energy. • If all of this energy College of Law, who has researched and written height of 10 feet to propel a golf ball as far ary highway was the dream road collection. The summer exhibit could be converted into the that inspired colorwashed postcards, was described as “fun, funky and about educating different generations of law stu- and straight as possible? from salt and pepper shakers, road maps, kitschy” by M. Teresa Valero, direc- dents, brought her wisdom and wit on the subject That was the assignment — “Great kinetic energy of the golf ball to the College of Law for a Saturday session, Balls of Kinetic Energy” — that TU pennants and souvenirs from the tor of the School of Art at TU and (which weighs almost exactly Buffalo Ranch Trading Post. curator of the exhibit. October 30, 2004, with full-time faculty, adjuncts Mechanical Engineering Professor Steve With root beer floats and pink Kane, who owns her own Route and staff. McGaugh, a frequent speaker on the Tipton gave to 23 seniors. 0.1 lbs), the ball would have topic, illustrated the “generation gap” between Jesse Lehrman made a trebuchet- lemonade, attendees at the reception 66 landmark (a gas station in Afton, a velocity of 320 ft/sec (220 for the “Route 66 Art Exhibit” in Oklahoma), says she has “fond Generation X law students (or GenXers, born like device that flung balls over 250 feet. memories of traveling those roads between 1961-1981) and the current crop of 1Ls, Larissa Bilby made a very lightweight mph). • Balls leave the face known as Millennials (born since 1982). While “teeter-totter” that launched balls over with my parents when I was a kid.” of PGA drivers with a speed of But Kane does admit that, “some- GenXers are characterized by their independence, 150 feet. One creation included a golf times I think I’ve taken my passion cynicism and resilience, Millennials are gener- club; another used part of a bicycle frame, about 280 ft/sec (190 mph). further than most people do.” Of Heroes, Hawks, and ally optimistic team players who like to follow including chain, crankset and pedals. • Obviously, the golfers are Guests at the reception posed Open Hands the rules. For the tech savvy younger generation, The assignment gave students a chance multi-tasking and altruism are second nature and to build their design and to see the differ- for pictures on a Harley-Davidson Large and small. Ceramic, and able to transfer this energy being smart is cool. ent ways of accomplishing the same task. motorcycle with a Route 66 shell, copper and silver and gold. The McGaugh suggested ways to adapt the delivery In their written reports, turned in after much more efficiently, with roadmap and road sign in the back- 300-some artifacts collected for the of education to the needs of different students. the devices were tested on November 5 ground. touring exhibit, “Hero, Hawk, and ideal trajectory and backspin Other topics addressed at the workshop were: at Harwell Field, students were required The event was on the eve of the Open Hand: American Indian Art of “Power Point in the Classroom: Useful Tool to describe in detail at least two solutions to gain lift and overcome drag. official 2004 International Tulsa the Ancient Midwest and South,” are or Giant Spoon?” and “Laptop in the Wireless in addition to the one they built. Adds Route 66 Festival. ancient (2000 B.C. to 1600 A.D.). As Classroom: Distraction or Attraction?” as well as Tipton: “Seeing all the good ideas their fascinating in detail as in form, they “The Socratic Method and Active Learners: Tool peers came up with is sometimes the most are the remains of a civilization virtu- Whimsy and Wit in ACAC or Torment?” educational aspect of these projects.” ally unknown to the American public. The bold colors and fearless designs of the young artists represented TU Anthropology Professor in the annual Scholastic Arts Awards are full of the dreams of childhood. Garrick Bailey played a key role in A&S Major Donates Art Founded in 1923 to honor young people who have dedicated themselves to the exhibition, on display at the St. the visual arts, the exhibition came to TU’s campus for the 18th time this Louis Art Museum through May TU alumnus Kelly Martin completed year thanks to the diligent work of TU Professor of Art Virgil Lampton. 30. The artifacts were created by the large, three-part canvas that now The University of Tulsa School of Art sponsors the competition for students mound-builders in the central United in Oklahoma middle and high schools. Winners are entered in the national States; the same people built the Spiro hangs permanently in the office suite competition which mounds in Oklahoma and an on the 2nd floor of Chapman. Last fall, takes place in June earthen pyramid in Cahokia, near Martin revisited his painting and dis- in New York. St. Louis, greater in mass than Egypt’s “The Scholastic largest pyramid. cussed it with interested faculty and students. Arts competitition is Bailey contributed a chapter to the most prestigious the exhibition catalog in which he dis- awards program cusses the link between these people 1st Time Ever College Bowl Champs for junior and and their descendants — Native Team captain Angelo Malabanan with team- senior high school Americans now in Oklahoma. The mates Arlo Lyle and Andy Walz made TU his- students,” says first meeting between the museum tory in November. The latest members of the TU Lampton. staff and leaders of 23 tribes to discuss College Bowl Team won the Gateway Invitational This year’s creating the exhibit was organized by Tournament, a regional competition at Washington award-winning Bailey and held at TU in 1999. University in St. Louis, which qualified them to com- work included The final showing of the col- pete at the Nationals for the first time. “Seven Watches” lection will be at the Smithsonian (right) by Museum of Natural History. Michelle Davis.

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More than ever before, the TU Division of Fine and Performing Arts is making its indelible presence known throughout the community.

~ By Nathan Halverson ~

hether it’s on-campus productions of them the responsibility of handling all the organizational Shakespeare, symphonies at Philbrook, or work of producing the journal. sculpture exhibits at the Alexandre Hogue During recent semesters, students could be found W Gallery, the sweeping scope of arts educa- working on exhibits at museums from Tulsa to London, tion at TU should come as no surprise. competing for regional and national awards in the arts, The quality and diversity of TU’s arts programs or enrolled in an innovative course in media entertain- come in many forms. Students can expect both tradi- ment law. And the University regularly hosts artists on tional and unconventional offerings such as European campus, meeting and teaching students. The J. Donald film and Russian poetry classes taught by world-famous Feagin Endowment Fund and other resources help poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko. underwrite visiting authors, designers, composers and Beyond all of this is an extensive array of majors, artists of every kind. It is the clarity and imagery evoked in a photograph. It’s the distinct brushstroke captured on a canvas. specialties and – perhaps most important – collabora- Another aspect to the arts programs is the growing tions in the arts for students. Lesser known, but as excit- number of hands-on opportunities for students to prac- Or perhaps it is the raw emotion of an actor’s interpretation of a character unfolding on stage. ing, are new ventures in scenic, lighting and costume tice their craft. design in theatre, internships with the School of Art’s “Students want a more active education,” Benediktson professional graphic design group, and even the produc- says. TU achieves this with small class sizes, internships, tion of short films. and up-to-date technology. Graphic design, film editing All of this and much more is art as we know it, the result of intangible skills we are encouraged to explore from “Modern students don’t want to be put in small and scoring, music composition, and stage design have our earliest years. Few areas are as subjective as art, yet few are as universally revered. boxes,” says Tom Benediktson, dean of the College of all had recent technological face-lifts. Arts and Sciences. “One way we avoid doing that and a Because of the intimate academic environment, major reason our arts programs are successful is that they not only are there many creative opportunities for arts are interdisciplinary. Students work together in collabo- students, but also for those with different majors. Small Art, in all its forms, is flourishing at The University of Tulsa. rations between film and music, art and theatre, creative class sizes allow this art explosion to be experienced cam- writing and film,” he says. The University’s student-run pus-wide. All students – regardless of their study empha- Innovative technology and methods of teaching are uniting the arts in unprecedented ways, creative writing journal, Stylus, brings together graphic sis – can experience the arts “up close and personal.” artists and creative writing students, while also giving Art is among the most popular majors on campus, resulting in a boon for students.

10 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 11 and Benediktson believes he knows why. “The modern close-up on directing student is intensely interested in a wide skill base. The What better way to learn the ropes of directing than problem with narrow vocational training is that it’s from one of the film industry’s own? Two years ago, instantaneously obsolete because it prepares students for actor, director and writer, Tim Blake Nelson spoke on yesterday. We don’t know what the future will be, but campus. Best known for his portrayal of a sweet, bumbling we know it is coming fast, so we’ve designed a skill base dimwit alongside George Clooney in the Coen Brothers’ that allows students to flourish. Our students enter the film, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, Nelson plans a world with a modern education, having learned to think repeat visit to TU this spring to teach for several weeks as creatively and to collaborate with others.” the Darcy O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Film. During his last visit, Nelson discussed directing, Curtains Open on Film Studies adapting written work for film, selecting music, and In just four years, TU’s film program has exploded working as an actor. “It was a phenomenal opportunity in enrollment numbers. New programs in Film Studies for students to interact with a talented director close- and Arts Management and growth in other areas, such up,” says Kestner. “His one day here made a big impres- as photography and creative writing, have energized the sion on some of our students, and we’re delighted to be arts scene. expanding on that.” “Film is a great major even if a student doesn’t Nelson, who graduated with a Classics degree from become a Hollywood director,” says Joseph Kestner, Brown University, Providence, RI, before studying act- director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Film Studies. ing at the Juilliard School, told students: “What truly “Everything — from births to deaths — is filmed these made all the difference in the world for me as a film- days. A student could work for a nonprofit group that maker is a broad education.” needs to film its events to document them. A variety of fields require film and editing skills.” seeing (and hearing) is believing Kestner, also the McFarlin Professor of English, The film program has joined forces with the School cites the program’s range and depth, offering classes in of Music, offering courses in music scoring for film. narrative film, documentary film, film production and Joseph Rivers, associate professor of music, is incor- film music scoring, along with traditional courses in film porating ideas from summer study music programs he theory and history. attended in film scoring at New York University. “I “The program’s success depends on the fact that it is really saw what kind of direction we could go with our multidisciplinary,” he says. Film students can work in the program after NYU,” he says. other arts, learning about acting, set design, or screen There are now six music work stations with new G5 writing. “Students have a lot of freedom in the major,” Macintosh computers in the University’s Tyrrell Hall, Kestner says. The program requires two courses in his- providing the tools necessary to create music for films. tory or theory and two in production. In addition to technical aspects, students learn how Citing rapidly changing film technology, Kestner music works in film, the purpose of musical cues, and says, “You’re either cutting edge or you’re dead. We how music sets a mood. want our students to enter the workplace knowing how “The class gives students who go on to work in film to use the latest technology.” the vocabulary they will need to speak to musicians and A plus for students is the recent opening and on- composers,” Rivers says. “An exciting thing about this going restoration of the historic Circle Cinema theatre class is we’re able to provide a good professional simula- (at Admiral Boulevard and Lewis Avenue in Tulsa), a tion for students. Our students actually contract with venue for independent films. The project is headed by students in narrative film class to score the films they’re TU alumnus, Clark Wiens (BS ’63). In addition to book- producing.” In the future, the program could grow to ing independent and art house films, Circle officials are include advanced courses or a minor degree. planning outreach programs and internships that could The School of Music also offers courses in music provide experience with scheduling, organizing film fes- production. Additionally, a practice space in the music tivals, and working with the community. annex has been renovated to accommodate large groups, Kestner is a member of the film advisory board of such as the orchestra. With guidance in acoustics from the Oklahoma Arts Institute and vice president of the the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, along Cinema Arts Foundation. His vision for the film pro- with some recent renovations, the music studies program gram is to eventually consolidate all aspects into one has a larger space for recording. Next year, for the first building “getting our labs into one area and possibly (to) time, a CD of TU music will be produced to distribute have a dedicated space to screen films.” to prospective students.

12 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 13 Vernon Howard, director of jazz studies, recently Davis also teaches a practicum course in completing used this space to produce a CD of students singing jazz tasks to support student works, such as creating a port- standards. Called “Sophisticated Ladies,” included are folio, which might include slides and/or CDs of visual Monica Bunds, Olivia Duhon, Karen Gossell, Stephanie (or audio) work, how to outline proposals, develop a Orloski, Ashley Mason, and Jovonia Taylor, all mem- budget, and write grants. bers of the jazz vocal styles class. The disc also features Howard on bass, fellow music faculty member pianist blazing a trail Sonny Gray and guitarist Adam Hernandez. Last October, the School of Art dedicated a new Each aspect of the “Sophisticated Ladies,” project 125-cubic-foot kiln. First of its kind in the state, it has has a TU connection. The cover design was created by the capacity to fire life-size works and those of an entire the School of Art and the recording engineer was alum- class at one time. Firing nus Jeff Shadley (BM ’84, BEE ’86, MSE ’98). requests are welcomed from area artists and The [kiln] focusing the schools that don’t have photography curriculum access to a kiln of this project exem- The University’s photography courses continue to size. The project exem- plifies the offer the basics of composition, film developing and light- plifies the University’s ing. And under the guidance of Glenn Herbert Davis, commitment to provid- University’s assistant professor of art now in his second year at TU, the ing students with state- commitment photography curriculum is expanding direction. of-the-art equipment Davis has a background in mixed media design and facilities, while also to providing and photography and has taught art courses at Ohio serving the Tulsa-area students with University and Iowa State University. Before earning community. his master’s degree in fine arts from the Cranbrook More than 50 under- state-of-the-art Academy of Art in Michigan, he was operations man- graduate and graduate equipment and ager at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis, a nonprofit arts students participate in presenting organization specializing in large-scale instal- TU ceramics classes facilities, while lation, performance, and diverse forms with an emphasis each year. The program also serving on community building. offers instruction in all “We embrace all media here and encourage students aspects of hand-building the Tulsa-area to employ art forms based on the inner-logic of their techniques, wheelwork, community. inquiries, rather than relying on existing skills or habit- glaze and slip applica- based production within disciplines,” Davis says. tion and kiln firing. Davis’ digital photography course, “The Seemingly The kiln was made possible thanks to generous dona- Still and the Falsely Moving,” teaches students to think tions from TU alumni and the local art community. about moving versus static imagery and emphasizes the digital image as both unique and ever changing. Students theatre by design experiment with the effect sound can have on viewing An advance in theatre design spotlights new com- photographs or animation. puter software for design drafting, providing animation The goal of the class is to present technical problems, programs for costumes and 3-D renderings of lighting then challenge students to solve them in whatever ways effects and stage sets. they can, with the larger goal of encouraging students to “Industry standards have expanded in the last six develop their own practice in art. years, so the change is a welcome one,” says Susan Barrett, Recent graduate seminars have focused on the works theatre department resident design guru. But she’s quick emerging from that class (instead of outside works) and to add that students will continue to learn to draft their the potential and limitations of the methods normally designs by hand, as well as work with the new programs. used. Students are then asked to refine and match their “You have to tell the computer what to do — the techniques to what they want to investigate in their art. computer doesn’t tell you,” she notes. “Designers who “For example,” Davis says, “photography might not are trained only on computers can suffer from the illu- be the best way to investigate the human body because sion of easy answers that a computer provides. Without a photography is two dimensional, is scantly physical, and computer, you’re forced to think through every potential does not move.” problem more closely. The proof comes when TU enters

14 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 15 rave reviews for winning playwrights TU’s 2004 theatre season opened with “Lifelike” and “Ingénue,” the top two winners in the first annual “New Works for Young Women” national playwriting competition spon- sored by the University. Michael Wright, director of the program in creative writ- ing, says he created the con- test because of a shortage of plays with good roles for young women. “Our department is mostly female, which is true of many theatre programs, and the American College Theatre competition and rises to there were just not enough quality roles.” the top, in part due to the fact that TU students are still The competition, which received 26 plays from 17 drafting by hand.” programs last year, encourages entries from graduate Students can follow design tracks in scenic, theatre programs. The goal is to encourage emerging costume and lighting design, with beginning and advanced playwrights and give them an opportunity to be pro- level classes in all. There are also stage management duced off their home campus. The contest is sponsored requirements. by the Interdisciplinary Program in Creative Writing Barrett, who’s and the School of Arts and Sciences and an anonymous been at the University Tulsa benefactor. An advance in for 10 years, says The award-winning playwrights visited the theatre design interest in design is University to watch their plays and participate in post- increasing. “We have performance discussions. They also held a workshop spotlights new 17 students in our on campus. computer scene painting class Excerpts from the winning entries in “New Works from last year, and for Young Women” are on www.cas.utulsa.edu/writing/ software for this year we’re ready callforscripts/winners.html. design drafting, to turn them loose on our productions. It’s a new chapter on creative writing providing exciting.” “The Interdisciplinary Program in Creative Writing animation Last year, TU is branching out with the idea of bringing people graduated three sce- together,” says program director Wright, who teaches in programs for nic designers — one the theatre department. costumes and in lighting and two in “We want to continue to bring writers to TU so they costume. Three years can interact with students,” he says. “Hopefully, there 3-D renderings ago, the University are some connections that can be made, which can be of lighting effects had a costume design invaluable for students.” faculty member. Now, Recent guest artists have included J.M. Coetzee, and stage sets. Barrett wears multiple Russell Banks, Tim O’Brien, Ben Ellis, Paula Vogel, hats for campus pro- Lee Blessing, Tim Blake Nelson, David Kranes, Wayne ductions, which means students must step up to the task, Karlin and Alfred Corn. as well. Wright helped create the Fictional Characters “Our students get a leg up because they actually get Writing Group, involving advanced students and local to produce and have the chance to work with other stu- professionals in public readings and workshops, and who dents. Good theatre is collaboration,” she says. frequently meet to discuss writing.

16 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 17 The Creative Writing program is also sponsoring a new third floor, student collective (titled Artist, Poets and Editors) to support second decade on- and off-campus readings, plan workshops, and sponsor guest artists. Third Floor Designs is an on-campus internship that The 4th annual issue of Stylus, the journal of student offers junior and senior students the chance to work on writing and art, is anticipated this spring. It is a collection of professional design assignments. Founded in 1992, Third student poetry, prose and Floor (named after the design and computer graphics lab performance forms, and on the third floor of the art building) matches student “We want to photographs of paintings, designers with small-business clients or those from the continue to drawings, sculptures and Tulsa nonprofit community. other visual forms. “It was a way for us to train students before sending bring writers Wright says the pro- them off to internships,” says Teresa Valero, director to TU so they gram will host a summer of the School of Art. “It’s run like a real design studio. session of screenwriting Students compete on designs, one is chosen, and the cli- can interact and filmmaking classes, and ent is turned over to that student.” with students. a creative writing competi- Assignments, which range from small jobs to full- tion or summit designed to scale annual reports, include posters, logos, letterheads, Hopefully, attract students. brochures, T-shirts and magazines. there are some “Students leave the Third Floor Designs internship literary program with professional quality portfolios, and they connections luminaries find great success in job placement,” Valero says. The TU campus that can be is regularly visited by made, which many well-known artists from across the country. can be invaluable Francine Ringold, poet for students.” laureate for the state of Oklahoma and editor of TU’s Nimrod International Journal of Prose and Poetry, hosted several literary luminaries at the annual Nimrod writers’ conference in October. Ted Kooser, newly-named poet laureate of the United States, presented a reading. Kooser, retired official with Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company in Nebraska, writes wide-ranging verse about stars, cows, secretaries, and more. He has published 10 books, including Delights & Shadows and Winter Morning Walks: One Hundred Postcards to Jim Harrison, which won the 2001 Nebraska Book Award for Poetry. A visiting English professor at the University of Nebraska, Kooser has many honors, including two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pushcart Prize and the Stanley Kunitz Prize. The conference included a writing contest, which was judged by B. H. Fairchild for poetry and Aleksandar Hemon for fiction, who also gave readings. Fairchild, who earned his doctorate from TU, won the National Book Critics Circle Award for his collection, Early Occult Memory Systems of the Lower Midwest. Hemon, author of The Question of Bruno and Nowhere Man, was awarded a 2004 MacArthur Foundation Award, typically referred to as a “genius grant.” Two pieces completed by Angelene Ripley as Third Floor Designs projects will be reprinted in Creativity 34, a national design magazine. The projects were for The Route 66 postcard “Greetings from The University of Tulsa” (page 8) and the above poster for the Kendall Whittier parade “Lights On!” 18 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 19 the President as Artist

rom TU President Steadman Upham’s per- has been a revolution in the quality of paint,” he says. “I spective, it’s important to capture a “view of have found painting is as much about chemistry and the o f the whole.” He shaped this quality at New paint, as it is about the actual application of paint to the F Mexico State University, where he worked canvas – so I spend a lot of time mixing paint.” for the first time on the administrative side of higher In the Upham living room hangs a painting he education supervising research grants and graduate titled “Lizard Skin.” It is a dotted composition – a students. This viewpoint was further polished at the form of pointillism – suggesting a magnified view of University of Oregon, where he supervised 21 research the beaded surface of a lizard. As an anthropologist (he centers and institutes, allowing him “to see what was holds a master’s degree and doctorate in the subject), going on at the entire institution,” he says. he has “spent a fair amount of time looking through The “view” shaped his next position as president of microscopes at different objects,” he comments. Claremont Graduate University, where he established “That may have triggered something about the trans-disciplinary approaches of study. “I firmly believe composition of different subjects. But fundamentally, truly complex problems with which people are faced are everything is composed of photons of light. And not contained by any single discipline,” says Upham. whether you want to think of it as a wave or particle, And, interestingly, a description of Upham himself is there’s a certain amount of discretion in each part of not limited to any single discipline. the color spectrum. So, when you start working with “Administrator” is only one of several labels that befit dots, you really are sort of breaking it down to those him. “Artist” is another. Even without formal art training, fundamental elements.” Upham has picked up the brush off and on throughout his In his art, TU’s 17th president sees “the view of the life, lately becoming quite serious about painting. “There whole” — dot by dot by dot.

Steadman Upham, TU’s 17th president, has painted off and on throughout his life. Right, he sits in front of his painting, “Lizard Skin.” His painting above is titled “Through Open Windows.”

20 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 21 “Iris” by Steadman Upham “What if my name (acrylic gel on canvas) were Carlos?” [2000] by Steadman Upham (acrylic gel on canvas) “The combination of brush strokes, dots and paint pourings reflect [2001] a transitional period in my art,” says Upham, “before I decided to go with all dots.” Based loosely on an iris flower (though it started Inspired by the graffiti of Los Angeles, the underlying chaos of this as a pansy), the vibrant colors are a visually appealing and striking painting is in contrast with the order of its well-connected surface. palette that reflect the elegant and stately nature of the subject. In According to Upham, this piece evokes an exploration of the question: the studio, Upham’s experimentation with new materials is clearly a “What if?” Governed by a dynamic interaction of form and color, the work of labor and love, and the ultimate joy of discovery. composition represents the seemingly fleeting nature of life experience.

“American Zebra” by Steadman Upham (acrylic gel on canvas)

[2001] Although minimal in form, “American Zebra” explores in grand scale the complex relationship between reality and perception across culture and race. “This painting was sparked by a rather thought- provoking, but simple, question,” says Upham. “What color are the stripes on a zebra – black or white?” The measured portions and distances of this work almost jump out at viewers against the thick imagery and substantial relief.

“Back Fence” by Steadman Upham (acrylic gel on canvas)

[1999] Drive along an old country road and perhaps catch a glimpse of the inspi- ration for this painting. “In concept, it’s a rustic wooden fence with knot holes,” says Upham. “In execution, it’s experimentation with surfaces.” Painted over repeatedly, sanded to bring out the hidden hues and then varnished, the work appears to beckon viewers to explore the mind and imagined sense of experience.

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22 vol.9no.1 vol.vol.99no.no.11 23 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace the First Lady Sterling silver pendant necklace. The texture of this seashell- inspired silver pendant comes from two processes – repoussé (hammer- ing from the back) and chasing as Artist (hammering from the front). The result is a unique 1 1/4-inch abstract spiral, accented with eggy Upham, TU’s newest first lady, is a Peggy fashions the coiled wire into bracelets and 16-gauge soldered bail and Bali story with its own silver lining. necklaces, some adorned with glass beads, seashells, silver triangular pendant with P This artistically-inclined first lady and crystals. “When you’re working with silver, the stamped fi sh. The entire piece creates beautiful silver jewelry. She specializes in design emerges as the metal takes shape,” she says. In was oxidized and polished before “double coiled” silver pieces, oxidized to create her personal time, she can often be found (when she’s being placed on a Bali snake chain. intricacies that are enhanced by the deep coloration not working in her garden) in her light and airy studio (Photographed on Calla Lily leaf, produced by oxidation. – home to her impressive collection of silver beads, wet from the rain. Photo When the Upham’s daughter Erin was still in links and wires. by Margaret Nilsson.) school, she introduced her mom to jewelry making. The unusual silver jewelry is fast becoming her “We traveled all over the place finding beads and fixings trademark. “My friends started asking me to make of every sort,” Peggy says. A couple of years ago, she pieces for them,” she says. And what began as a relax- took classes in silversmithing and began creating silver ing hobby has now blossomed into a sterling example jewelry – first for herself, then family and close friends. of silversmithing at its finest.

Silver Necklace

Silver necklace with coral pendant. From 40 feet of 18-gauge sterling silver wire comes this bold and com- manding piece. The wire is fi rst double coiled, then put on a 12-gauge sterling wire. Ten Bali silver beads and six Bali silver spacers create points of interest around the neck. The secret to the rich color is oxidation, followed by polishing to restore luster to the surface. The fi nal touch – a coral and fi ligreed silver pendant – makes an unmistakable statement. (Displayed on black Mexican river rock. Photo by Margaret Nilsson.)

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24 vol.vol.99no.no.11 vol.vol.99no.no.11 25 Classical is Bach. Tune In To: Classical Top 200. A fresh take It’s KWTU at 88.7 FM on 200 great classical masterpieces, from beloved favorites to decisive musical and on the air in Tulsa 24/7. turning points.

NPR’s Performance Today® After nine years of planning, The make the point that classical music is for midnight University of Tulsa’s new classical music radio everyone, everywhere – no dress suit or sea- Making the concert hall experience 1:00am station – 88.7 (the nickname for KWTU, son subscription is required. Classical Music immediate and accessible; features in-studio its official call letters) – became a reality in Programming reinforces the all-inclusive 2:00am with Gene Parrish performances and interviews. October 2004. It’s the new sister station of message with hosts who are knowledgeable, TU’s Public Radio station, 89.5 KWGS FM. but never snobbish. “Our announcers are 3:00am Classical Music Classical Music Both stations are publicly funded and both devoted to serving the music by serving the with Monika with Gene Modern Masterpieces. 4:00am now operate under the newly created broad- listener,” says Rich Fisher, general manager. Vischer, Parrish, Alan Devoted to classical music composed in casting organization, Public Radio Tulsa. Public funding and support are vital to 5:00am Alan Chapman, Chapman, recent decades by acknowledged masters and For decades, classical music lovers have the station’s success. Two public fund drives Kimberlea Daggy, Steve Blatt tuned in to the city’s only classical program- are planned annually to support Classical 6:00am emerging composers of merit. Charles Andrews Sacred Classics ming on Public Radio 89.5, yet they were 88.7, in association with Public Radio 7:00am with Monika Vischer always asking for more. Now TU is providing 89.5 KWGS. Noncommercial corporate The Metropolitan Opera. a full-time offering of world-class programs underwriting for programming will also be 8:00am 2004-05 broadcast season 12.11.04 – 05.07.05 on Classical 88.7. The sounds of Beethoven, requested. Brahms, Mozart and more are available all The Haydn you’ve been seeking is at 9:00am Live broadcast; selections include Handel’s day, all night, every day, every night. hand. KWTU’s 5,000-watt signal serves 10:00am Rodelinda, plus productions of Faust, Tannhäuser, Perhaps you’ve seen the billboards around Tulsa and suburbs, and anyone, anywhere can Classical Music Samson and Delilah, Tosca and more. Tulsa, or maybe you’ve encountered one of the listen by simulcast at www.classical887.com. 11:00am with Steve Blatt “Music on the Move” concerts around town. Programming schedules and a list of hosts are noon Stress has been replaced by Strauss. available on these pages as well. And classical Sacred Classics. To promote the new station, Classical 88.7 sent music is available at 88.7, 24/7. 1:00pm An exploration of sacred and meditative music select Tulsa musicians to play mini-concerts at Metropolitan Opera New York 2:00pm traditions, with music selected for its power to museums, restaurants, corporate offices, malls with Philharmonic Margaret Junwait speak to the emotions. and other locations, presenting staples of the 3:00pm with Kerry Frumkin classical repertoire and light classical favorites. 4:00pm “Music on the Move” musicians dressed The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. informally in khakis and T-shirts to help Classical Music 5:00pm with Steve Blatt The only full-time chamber orchestra in the U.S., 6:00pm offering virtuoso performances from an eclectic Performance Today repertoire. 7:00pm Classical Music with Fred Child St. Paul with Steve Blatt, 8:00pm Chamber Orchestra Pat Alexander with Michael Barone The NY Philharmonic This Week 9:00pm Classical Music with The nation’s premier symphony orchestra Monika Vischer 10:00pm presenting celebrated conductors, artists Modern Masterpieces and composers. 11:00pm with Ted Askew 2

Music Under the Stars When the 1922-23 school year started, a young musician headed up the Department of Music and began a 34-year career at the University that would have a far-reaching impact not only on the fine arts at TU, but also on the city of Tulsa and beyond. Noted by his students for his charisma and sense of humor, Albert E. Lukken, who became dean of the University’s College of Fine Arts, created a program that the editors of the 1941 Kendallabrum described as “a magnet for much praise and publicity.” Under Lukken’s watch, the arts at TU flourished and spilled into the city. In 1931, Lukken wrote: “Despite the severity of the present economic depression, the arts have maintained their popularity to a surprising degree, testifying to the fact that art after all is a real necessity in life and not an extraneous something to amuse and entertain.” 3 With Adolph Kramer, Lukken undertook easing the pangs of the Great Depression for citizens of Tulsa with concerts and operas under the stars at Skelly Stadium. The symphony born at TU during the Starlight Concerts evolved to become the city’s orchestra, Tulsa Philharmonic, before the middle of the century.

A Choir for All Seasons The A Cappella Choir, organized in 1933, evolved to become the Mixed Choir, performing at Tulsa’s Convention Hall under the direction of Arthur Hestwood. After arriving in Tulsa from New York City in 1946, Hestwood, who had been a tenor with the Fred Waring Pennsylvanians and the RCA Victor Chorale, maintained his impressive connections with Fred and Tom Waring. One of Hestwood’s initial actions with the choir was to arrange a 1947 radio appearance in New York. When he told Tom Waring that the TU kids were coming to ABC, Waring arranged for them to sing en route. They performed in Cumberland, Md.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Stroudsburg, Pa.; and Newark, N.J. By 1948, the Mixed Choir had become the TU Modern Choir, with a repertoire of classical and contemporary music. The Choir was open 1 (by audition) to undergraduates from across campus who loved to sing. (Shortly after Hestwood’s arrival, rehearsals increased from three to five days per week - testament to the work ethic of a career musician.) In November 1948, Fred Waring visited the campus and gave the choirchoir a fewfew pointers.pointers. (In(In 20052005 currency,currency, that’sthat’s thethe equivalentequivalent ofof TomTom HanksHanks droppingdropping iinn oonn a TTUU ddramarama cclass.)lass.) WWhenhen tthehe CChoirhoir wwentent oonn ttourour tthehe ffol-ol- lowinglowing April,April, itit waswas accompaniedaccompanied byby TomTom Waring,Waring, who’dwho’d writtenwritten severalseveral numbersnumbers forfor thethe chorus.chorus. InspiredInspired studentsstudents werewere encouragedencouraged toto ppresentresent theirtheir ownown musicalmusical arrangements,arrangements, manymany ofof whichwhich werewere performedperformed onon fledglingfledgling 4 TUTU & TuTu lsalsa KWGS, the campus-based radio station. AN ARTISTIC HERITAGE AfterAfter itsits successfulsuccessful 19481948 EastEast CoastCoast tour,tour, thethe ModernModern ChoirChoir traveledtraveled ~ By Deanna J. Harris ~ yearlyyearly t throughouthroughout t thehe M Midwestidwest a andnd E East,ast, f financedinanced b byy s sellingelling i itsts r radioadio programprogram toto locallocal sponsors.sponsors. ChoirChoir membersmembers alsoalso soldsold ticketstickets toto homehome con-con- At the turn of the last century, civic-minded Tulsans realized their rough-and-tumble oil boomtown certs.certs. IItt wwasas nnotot uunusualnusual fforor tthehe CChoirhoir ttoo pperformerform 1122 cconcertsoncerts wwithinithin 1111 daysdays inin packedpacked auditoriumsauditoriums inin KansasKansas City,City, St.St. Louis,Louis, Chicago,Chicago, Cleveland,Cleveland, needed cultural taming. Opportunity and the foresight of a few city fathers brought Muskogee’s Henry Kendall Stamford and New York. College to Tulsa in 1907. By 1919, Kendall College regularly presented recitals, plays and art exhibits for the community, and faculty and students organized a chapter of Theta Alpha Phi, the national drama fraternity. Photos, clockwise from left: (1)Arthur Hestwood’s connections with the Fred Waring Pennsylvanians helped spread the fame TU’s A Capella Choir. (2)Albert Lukken created By 1921, when Kendall College became The University of Tulsa, the school was well established as the fine arts a fine arts program described in the 1941 Kendallabrum as “a magnet for much praise and publicity.” (3)Composer Arnold Schoenberg said of Bela Rozsa that “. . . he lives cornerstone in the city’s cultural foundation. in the very spirit and atmosphere of music.” (4) Before he became TU’s president, Ben Henneke served as station manager of the fledgling KWGS.

28 vol.vol.99no.no.11 vol.vol.99no.no.11 29 York noted that Hogue “. . . examines nature closely, empha- the world. Their cutting-edge graphic design (Winston Pereza, sizing its forms and rhythms in a way that is more a moody BSFA ’95) has given us glimpses into the future of that craft. synthesis of reality than reality itself.” Locally, alumni lend star power to the Amadeus Piano The fine art search engine “Artcyclopedia” describes Festival and Light Opera Oklahoma, which is presented on Hogue as a regionalist painter. His powerful landscapes draw TU’s campus. strength from their focus – the American Southwest. Houston Many more TU alumni have carried a passion for their craft art critic Susan Kahil described Alexandre Hogue’s work as into the most powerful venue - the classroom, making the circle the artist’s language, one that expresses spiritual nourishment. complete by passing on a love for the arts to the next generation. Indeed, during the professor’s 20-year tenure as head of TU’s School of Art, he inspired legions of future artists, curators, Behind the Curtain, and art historians, whose names have appeared in these and Before the Show many other pages. When the Great Depression loomed, Albert Lukken clari- fied the role art plays in life: The Voice of TU By 1949, TU’s two-year-old radio “voice” – KWGS – was “How often do people think of art on the air 60 hours per week. Under the direction of energetic as belonging to past ages, when as a young station manager Ben Henneke (who later became TU’s president), students worked as announcers, actors, producers, matter of fact its place in our lives was writers and engineers. never greater than now. The homes in KWGS offered “education at home” (22 credit hours which we live, the clothing we wear, the available through Radio University of Tulsa), and its regular features included: “KWGS Players,” “Music of the Masters,” church we attend, the music we hear, “Sports Trail” and “The Way of Words.” TU’s Modern Choir the car we drive and the boulevard upon (led by Hestwood) had a program, and the station carried the popular NBC features, “The First Piano Quartet” and “Radio which we drive it, the offices in which City Playhouse.” we work, the theaters we attend, and Above: In 1954, Alexandre Hogue depicted campus life near McFarlin Library. For an update on KWGS’s latest ventures, see page 26. the books we read, are eloquent evidence TU’s Best Gift to the Arts: Alumni of our usages of art. Art makes a man The School of Music established a music composition In recent years, TU graduates have made us laugh at the aware of his soul and his higher destiny. Sharing Their Gifts and concert series in his memory to encourage young com- American way of life (Anurag Mathur, ’78 in his best-selling How, then, can true education neglect so Faculty in the University’s fine arts programs throughout posers. At the inauguration of the Bela Rozsa Composition novel, The Inscrutable Americans); reminded us of teenage angst the decades have inspired their students. Two whose lives Competition, David Cook fondly remembered Rozsa as “a (S.E. Hinton, BS ’70 in Rumblefish); and given us glimpses of important a phase of life? It is to aid in reached far beyond the campus were Bela Rozsa and Alexandre colorful fixture on the TU campus. He would cruise around in African American Tulsans (Eddie Faye Gates, MS ’75, They bringing about a balance and harmony Hogue. his red Corvette and often dance a jig for his students. He had Came Searching). Alumni have taken moviegoers from the jun- in the education and training of stu- music running through his veins.” gles of Vietnam and Mexican haciendas (Doug Claybourne, Bela Rozsa BS ’74, producer of “Apocalypse Now” and “Zorro”) to Harry dents that the School of Fine Arts of The In a letter of recommendation for Rozsa, world-renowned Alexandre Hogue Potter’s Hogwarts U (Mark Radcliffe, BS ’74, producer of the University of Tulsa directs itself.” composer Arnold Schoenberg (who created the 12-tone system If a picture is worth a thousand words, an essay on first two Potter movies). of composition) wrote: “[Rozsa] is an extremely good pianist, Alexandre Hogue’s impact on TU, Tulsa and the world of art On the small and big screens, TU alumni have tickled The “balance and harmony” that the University brings not only technically, but also mentally because he lives in the would be encyclopedic. A quick “Google” search reveals more our funny bone as the irrepressible “Blanche Devereaux” in to Tulsa is as vibrant today as it was when Lukken made his very spirit and atmosphere of music.” than 7,000 Internet “hits” for Hogue’s work, which is located “The Golden Girls” (Rue McClanahan, ’56) and “Ed Couch” eloquent declaration to the students in the 1929 Kendallabrum. Rozsa came to TU in 1945 as a composer. During his TU in museums and art galleries from Dallas to San Francisco to in “Fried Green Tomatoes,” (Gailard Sartain, BS ’69). Their Peep behind the scenes of local museums, theatre companies, career, he chaired the Department of Music Theory, directed Canada. His dramatic landscapes have generated hundreds roles have led the revolutionary chorus as “Enjolras” in and musical groups and you’ll likely discover someone con- graduate study and taught organ and piano until 1974. A of articles about his life, and his famous Dust Bowl and New Broadway’s “Les Miserables” (Christopher Peterson, BA ’97) nected to The University of Tulsa: hardworking board mem- chess devotee, this son of one of Hungary’s leading baritones, Mexico landscapes dot the World Wide Web. and led us to tears in John Grisham’s “The Rainmaker” (Mary bers, well-versed docents, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic Lajor Sandor Rozsa, was the 11-time Oklahoma expert-class Hogue’s work and life have been featured in Southwest Art, Kay Place, BA ’69). Their art – P.S. Gordon, BS ’74; Tim student interns. The service of each TU graduate, faculty or chess champion. His passion for the complexities of chess was American Art Review and American Artist. Don Gray, writing Jessell, BFA ’87; and Daniel Lang, ’53 – has been exhibited staff weaves the University firmly into the arts community in matched only by his music and teaching. about a Hogue exhibit at the Hudson Museum in upstate New in galleries and museums throughout the region and around Tulsa and throughout the nation.

30 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 31 Long before the curtain rises on the Tulsa Ballet, the per- arts advocacy stems from formance is made possible by the many whose love for the arts her background as a dancer is rendered in diligent work — people like Cheryl Forrest (BS with Tulsa Ballet. Since ’74), chairman of the board of Tulsa Ballet. leaving the company, she Tulsa Ballet premiered its innovative version of “The has served the organization Nutcracker” while Forrest served as board president. Planning in many capacities — from for Tulsa Ballet’s new version of “The Nutcracker” began president of the Ballet Guild 10 months before its holiday season premiere. Research on to president of the Tulsa consumer spending habits, media use, peer influence and rec- Ballet Board. Along with reational activities all took place, followed by a public relations co-author, Georgia Snoke plan that included community partnerships to raise visibility of (incoming president of the the new version. Forrest was instrumental in bringing together Tulsa Ballet and also a for- the many people responsible for the events related to the open- mer dancer), Forrest is now ing of the updated production. completing the memoirs of Also during Forrest’s tenure, Tulsa Ballet made its inter- the late Roman Jasinski, who national debut in Sintra, Portugal, with an opening night co-founded Tulsa Ballet in reception that served as a springboard for economic devel- 1956 with his wife, Moscelyne Cheryl Forrest opment talks among former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, Larkin. additional Oklahoma officials, and representatives from Much like the well-choreographed performances Forrest European corporations. helps to make a reality, she is not alone in her endeavors. Other Forrest, who coordinated the efforts of the Ballet board Tulsa Ballet Board members and TU alumni include Caroline and staff with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in Hott Abbott (BA ’97, JD ’00); Patty Floyd Barnes (’63); Linda S. staging the reception, notes: “Tulsa Ballet is important to our Frazier (MA ’80); Michael Graves (BA ’67, MA ’70); Jacqueline region because it is an internationally recognized company O’Neill Haglund (BA ’73, JD ’75, MBA ’85); Jackie Kouri committed to artistic excellence, educational outreach, and (BS ’91); Kathy LaFortune (MA ’94, Ph.D. ’97); Marcia Mott high entertainment value.” MacLeod (BS ’75, JD ’80); Michael Noland (BS ’70); Dale Onstage and off, Forrest has a rich history with the fine Maples Roberson (BA ’73); former president Hannah Davis arts. The 2004 recipient of the Governor’s Award for the Arts, Robson (BA ’77); Barbara Sylvan (BBS ’65); Roy “Skip” Teel Community Service for the State of Oklahoma, she currently (BS ’67); Sandra Yeager Trennepohl (BS ’68); current President serves on the Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts. Her strong Candace Conley Trombka (BA ’79); and Paul Williams (JD ’83).

From the audience’s point-of-view, the ballet is the perfect synthesis of movement, drama, comedy and music.

From backstage, the ballet is the end product of painstaking days and nights of rehearsals, countless yards of tulle and taf- feta, and hundreds of pairs of ballet shoes.

From behind the backstage, Tulsa Ballet is supported by scores of dedicated volunteers; people who seem to invisibly work their wonders far behind the scenes; yet, their names aren’t listed anywhere; not on the performance notes, nor the ballet’s website.

32 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 33 “In the final analysis, writers have always taught themselves — by reading and writing and solitary Getting Here, Being Here struggle. There is no how-to ~ By A.G. MOJTABAI ~ manual for the creation of art, I came for a semester and stayed for twenty years. and I am not aware of any rules How this happened is a long story. I’ll try to make it short. that, with sufficient daring and skill, cannot be broken.”

I was teaching at Harvard in the late ’70s and the to connect with a good university within reasonable beginning of the ’80s, a time of rising Cold War anxiety. driving range of Amarillo. In 1981, I became aware of Amarillo, a midsized Bible- Fortunately, as it turned out, The University I cannot give the student discipline, but I can foster What I’ve Learned from Teaching belt city on the High Plains of Texas, site of the sole of Tulsa was known at Harvard. Helen Vendler the habits of art, discouraging self-indulgence, helping Gradually, I’ve come to realize how thoroughly people final assembly plant for all and Daniel Aaron, members of the Harvard fac- to strengthen the critical skills essential to the shaping tie themselves up in knots, to the extent of paralyzing nuclear weapons in this ulty, had lectured here. They praised both the of memorable fiction. themselves when confronted with the blank page, all country. The combina- English Department and McFarlin Library’s Special I can provide examples of what has been done and, because they’re straining so desperately to be “original.” tion of intense religiosity Collections. So I applied to TU, and a long connec- with a sufficiently wide range of examples, point to There’s a totally false notion of originality in the air, and nuclear boosterism tion was forged. Blessed Assurance, the book I came what might be done. I can provide opportunities and an insatiable hunger for the “new”, and the life span of reported to be found in here to write, took four years. Now, four books after prompts for the play of imagination, can encourage the the “new” seems to be growing ever more vanishingly the area was alarming and that one, I am still here, teaching in the fall semes- student to leave his or her comfort zone, and to stretch. brief. Yet so little is really new. Human beings cannot cre- puzzling to me. I decided ters. The English Department has been unfailingly And what thrills me most is to see a student, whose ate ex nihilo. Painters work within the visible spectrum; to take myself down to supportive. previous efforts at writing have been leaden-footed, composers are bound to the range of audible tones. The Amarillo to see for myself, The recent formation of a Creative Writing pro- suddenly take an imaginative leap. basic structural possibilities for literary composition are and to write an article, gram promises to bring a new professionalism and, In the course of time, I have taught a number of shaped by alphabet, syntax, and the presuppositions of a while I was at it. more importantly, a new seriousness to student writ- students who have become multi-book, well-reviewed, given culture. And, added to that, the imaginative writer, Writing the article did ing. The fact that the students in this program come authors. Some of my students have gone on to presti- whether working within — or against — an established The world knows not relieve me of anxiety from a wide variety of academic disciplines can only gious writing programs at the University of Iowa and literary tradition, needs the literary tradition to be there. them as literary giants. or of questions. I real- be enriching. elsewhere. A few years ago, Marlene Wetzel, a former In my classroom exercises, students are encouraged TU student, became the first winner of the national University of Tulsa ized that I needed to stay to strike out for the unknown, to stretch their reach in Amarillo some length Can Writing Be Taught? PEN-Amazon.com short story contest. beyond their areas of proven competence, to do what students know them as of time — for a fuller People always ask this, and I have to answer: No, Over the decades, I’ve come to see a pattern: Other they might not realize they are able to do, or fall on their acculturation — if ever I and yes. In the final analysis, writers have always things being equal, what seems to count most in deter- faces and get up and try again. But I always start with a mentors, teachers and hoped to understand it. taught themselves — by reading and writing and mining who will continue writing and who will eventu- definite focus, a fixed prompt to the imagination. I’ll use ally publish is desire — and conviction, the conviction friends. Novelist, essayist And it would require the solitary struggle. There is no how-to manual for the anything — an old hat, an advertising leaflet, an incanta- space of a book in which creation of art, and I am not aware of any rules that, that you have something to say, something that needs tion, a photograph — anything serving to shake students Grace Mojtabai, and poet, to put the puzzle pieces with sufficient daring and skill, cannot be broken. to be heard. free of routine responses, but also to provide resistance, together. In 1982, while What a writing workshop does is to provide the Naturally, many of my former students do not playwright, filmmaker something to push against. Paradoxically, the imagina- considering a position developing writer with a readership, an intimate, but become professional authors. I hope and trust that they tion seems to be most free when somewhat bound. Yevgeny Yevtushenko have at Brown University, I critical, audience which talks back to the author. As a have become more sensitive readers, just as those who And how free are we, really? How many new stories made a life-changing, pre- workshop leader and teacher, all I can offer the stu- learn to play musical instruments become more sensi- can there be? Fourteen? Three? One? (It depends, of been featured over the cipitous about-face, and dent is this opportunity to taste and see — and try. tive concertgoers and experience a richer enjoyment of course, upon your level of abstraction.) James Baldwin music. With graduate students, whose primary interest years in these pages. set my sights instead on I cannot create talent where talent does not exist, put it this way in his wonderful story “Sonny’s Blues”: points west, the better to cannot give vision where there is no vision, but I can is teaching, I have tried to give additional resources for “For while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are Both graciously agreed pursue what had become remove impediments to the free exercise of whatever motivating students to read and write, and to encourage delighted, and how we may triumph is never new, it must an obsession. I needed a talent is given, can point out the emotional murk that flexibility in reaching students who may be bright and always be heard. There isn’t any other tale to tell.” The to write for this special teaching job to support blurs vision, can encourage habits of attentiveness, of talented but who seem to be alienated by traditional artist’s task, he reminds us, “is to find new ways to make looking and listening well to the world around us. methods of teaching literature. edition of The University my research and hoped us listen.” of Tulsa Magazine. 34 vol.vol.99no.no.11 vol.vol.99no.no.11 35 For nearly a half century, Yevgeny Yevtushenko has been a voice of conscience in a troubled world. He first gained international fame with his poem “Babi Yar,” in which he unflinchingly challenged his fellow Russians and the Soviet regime to acknowledge their In the Country Called Sort Of own shameful anti-Semitism. The poem was set to music as a mighty choral symphony by Dmitri Shostakovich. This Thirteenth Symphony will be performed in Tulsa in October 2005 with the author once again reading his moving words. In the following poem, ~ By yevgeny yevtushenko ~ Yevtushenko, a member of the TU faculty for the past 11 years, calls us all to a life of commitment, not a life of “sort of....”

A couple of years ago the Russian colloquial language was contaminated by two Of course, all of us are for peace .. very sticky words “Sort of..” How did this come to be? sort of .. Why? Of course, we have some petty, I live in the country called Sort Of, but unpleasant wars, where, sort of., very strangely, there isn’t any street named after Kafka, Around every corner, in every family kitchen where they, when wives and husbands are sort of quietly bitchin’ sort of,read Gogol or Dostoevsky, we have our own sort of private Chechnya, where sometimes sort of private Iraq, even distinguished citizens waving any wet dish rag, fall in love like a national flag, (sort of), during sometimes hidden, but sometimes their love is mixed-up with arrogance sometimes open scandals, (sort of). sometimes with flying saucers and sandals.

-Is it true that everybody sort of drinks Our mental Sort Of is inside us all, in your country Sort Of? who probably needs head shrinkers. There are some people who don’t drink at all.. . In our courts we have only sort of judges, sort of....- in our think tanks – only sort of thinkers. -Hard to believe, sir ...- Not even a single drop ... One sort of pretty female Sortofener whispered to me: sort of. “I’ve sort of fallen in love .. When I hear your voice, I am melting .. What kind of people are these, your beloved Sortofeners?- sort of ... They are nice, but not enough.” sorta-kinda.... Of course, some of them are crooks, I would like to stand before God/ kinda-sorta .. . as I am, not sort of, Are you proud of your Grand country not being sort of happy called Sort Of? in this sort of life, in this sort of freedom. Hmmm, .. .. sort of .. Translated by author with Jeffrey Longacre Generally, we are friendly enough .. sort of ... Tulsa Hosts 2008 NCAA TU Recruits C-USA's Top Football Class Tennis Championships As Tulsa begins its first season of in California and one each from Texas The NCAA announced that competition in Conference USA in and Kansas. TU will be the host site for the 2005, the Hurricane football team “I really believe we’ve signed 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s and comes into the new league with the an excellent class,” said Head Coach

Women’s Tennis Championships. best recruiting class among the 12 Steve Kragthorpe. “We addressed athletics TU hosted the 2004 NCAA Men’s schools, according to Rivals.com, needs that we’ve identified to con- Tennis Championships at the one of the nation’s top recruiting tinue to help us build this program.” Illustration by Scott Blankenship, student Michael D. Case Tennis Center services. Rivals.com also rates Tulsa’s group last spring. Beginning with the The Tulsa coaching staff signed of linebackers as the 21st ranked 2006 championships, the event 25 student-athletes to national let- group in the nation, while Tulsa has LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, will include a combined men’s and ters-of-intent, including one four- the 30th ranked group of defensive women’s championship. year college transfer, seven junior tackles, 31st ranked group of receivers “We’re excited to have another college transfers and 17 high school and the defensive end class ranks 45th RIGHT…BRAIN? opportunity to host the NCAA seniors. nationally. championships. Last year’s event ~ By Nathan Halverson ~ Tulsa’s recruiting class was “We signed a number of big was a huge success, and we were also ranked 54th nationally. The physical players who will help bolster rewarded for it by the NCAA Hurricane signed seven players with our offensive and defensive fronts,” The question of whether you’re a left brain or a tion at TU. It may turn out that our most cherished Championships Committee,” said a three-star rating from Rivals.com. said Kragthorpe. “We added to our right brain person is often translated as: You’re very qualities do not even come from the side of the brain Vince Westbrook, director of Tennis Among Tulsa’s signees, 10 are defensive class with some junior col- analytical (you enjoy multiplication tables over break- we thought they did, she says. One might notice an and Head Men’s Tennis Coach. offensive players and 15 are defen- lege players that we feel can come fast), or you’re the creative type (on the weekends you unusual perspective of space in a painting by Van Gogh “Obviously, the NCAA was sive. TU has signed five prep play- in and have an immediate impact for burn incense at home while you paint and listen to or Picasso, or an athlete and a surgeon might share a impressed by the City of Tulsa and ers from Oklahoma and another us. We also added two junior college Enya or the Grateful Dead). heightened kinesthetic intelligence (an awareness of the tournament last year,” said Tulsa four-year transfer also from the wide receivers that possess the skills It’s like asking if someone is a cat person or a dog how our bodies work and move) and have a special Director of Athletics Judy MacLeod. state. Nine high school players we were looking for at that position, person? Pie or cake? (Why not both?) Skydiving or manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. “We believe these national competi- come from Texas and one each from and who can contribute quickly.” reading Jane Austen? (Neither) A good musician combines several intelligences — a tions are not only good for the sport Kansas and Canada. This is the second consecutive Like phrenology — that aged, pseudoscience that sensitive ear, a physical dexterity and an understanding of tennis, but also for our entire city Tulsa signed seven junior college season that Tulsa has had the best studies the relationship between a person’s mental of musical theory, which amounts to analyzing a math- and campus community.” players, including five from schools recruiting class in its conference. abilities (and moral character) and the size and shape ematical system of numbered relationships. of the skull and argues that intellectual (and moral) Jaime Carini, a recent graduate in music theory and qualities are innate — the cliché of left vs. right brain piano performance, who considered studying pre-medi- has endured perhaps because the way our brains work is cine at TU, says she feels that science and music are still something of a mystery. more similar than we might at first realize. “Science is But surely history’s great thinkers and artists don’t one way of knowing something and not everyone learns fall into consistent molds or hat sizes. Einstein was a the same way.” creative thinker, and the composer Charles Ives made a Doug Jussaume, a TU instructor in electrical engi- personal fortune in insurance. Aren’t most of us creative neering, has no problem bridging the gap between and analytical? arts and science. In fact, he encourages his engineer- “There really isn’t a test that would classify some- ing students to be creative. “It can expand the way one as one way or the other,” says Dennis Combs, TU they are able to think in the world,” he says. A year assistant professor of psychology. ago, he organized “An Evening of Elegance,” a jazz Howard Gardner, author, educator and psychologist concert with students as fundraisers for the College of at Indiana University, argues a theory of multiple intel- Engineering and Natural Sciences. The event was co- ligence and lists at least seven in his 1983 book, Frames organized by TU electrical engineering students Janet of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligence. Phan, a viola player in the TU orchestra, and Jovonia Gardner’s first list of intelligences include: visual/ Taylor, also a music major. spatial, musical, verbal, logical/mathematical, inter- “An engineer is an artist; someone who creates personal, intrapersonal and bodily/kinesthetic. One of something new out of his or her materials. Engineers Gardner’s goals was to improve the way children are are only kept around because they solve problems, and taught and train teachers to teach people with different creative problem solving is a valuable skill for students strengths better, says Diane Beals, professor of educa- to learn,” Jussaume says.

38 vol.9no.1 vol.9no.1 39 40 partnersineducation Gale Sullenberger (right). Sullenberger Gale Dean CBA and (left) Upham Steadman President TU by flanked are They Management. Property Oil KWB of CEO and president is Brown VanguardUSA. Rental Car of CEO and president is Lobeck right). from (2nd ’50) (BS Brown, Arnold and left) from (2nd Lobeck Bill are Fame of Hall Administration Business of College the into inductees Recent Fame of Hall CBA Upham. President and Upham, Peggy Lady First TU Dr.Dawn, Marva Welch,Peggy Welch,Bill Mrs. Dr.Edwards, James Dr.Ogilvie, are Lloyd r) to (l Pictured McFarlin. in held was Series Lecture Theology Renewal and Reformed of WelchCollection Special annual 2nd the Fall Last WelchLecturers Collection TodTritsch Tritsch.Brett and left, from Back, Harbaugh. Hank and Pierce, Anne Oxley,Randy Upham, Mary Steadman President TU Sullenberger,Tracey Gudgel, McGraw,Bey,Gale Dean CBA Carol r) to l (front, are Bey Joining Administration. Business of College the in Chair Endowed Oxley Bradley J. the to named was left) from (2nd Bey Roger Prof. Chair Oxley to Named Bey vol. 9no. 1 Council Secretary Lesley Jacobs is joined by Student Association President Matt Eber.Matt President Association Student by joined is Jacobs Lesley Secretary Council TrentAlumni left: Student TU’sBottom photo. with WoodUpham. a chats Mae President for and current pause Tarbel.Brook and Upham Peggy Upham, TopSteadman Henneke President Ben Emeritus President TU right: Tarbel,Zink Jill r) to (l TU left, top were festivities the Enjoying Celebration. Giving for Thanks annual the for Center Activity Chapman Allen the of Hall Great decorated elegantly the in 17 November on gathered Guests 42 alumninews TU UncorkedTU FestivalWine yearsofage or older. Formore information, contact theOffice ofAlumni Relations at(918) 631-3727. agedtocome.” Brumbaugh(BS’78) whois chairing theevent. “All alumni andfriends ofthe university areencour- qualityeducation andwell-rounded student life,” said Laurie beingpremiera academic institution that offers students a willbeable toapply forfunds from thescholarship. TulsaCounty whohave financial needs andwish toattend TU TulsaAlumni Association Scholarship Fund. Students from willalso befeatured. tions(including paintinga byTUPresident Steadman Upham) Tulsa’sbest restaurants. Entertainment andlive andsilent auc- throughoutOklahoma, aswell asfine cuisine from some of AlumniAssociation, will offer wine selections from wineries Center.Theevent, hosted bythe Tulsa Chapter ofthe TU forTUUncorked onFriday, June 3,atthe Tulsa Garden Alumni Association Hosts Football Hosts AssociationTent Alumni and Tailgate Parties Events Ticketscost $50per person, andsponsorships arealso available. Allattendees must be21 Servingashonorary chairs ofthe festival areSharon Bell (JD’85) andGreg Gray (BS’76, JD’85). “It’sallabout supporting TUand advancing ourgoal of Proceedsfrom TUUncorked benefit TheUniversity of Alumniandfriends ofThe University ofTulsa will gather C

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1940s Leigh H. Taylor (BS ‘64, JD ’66) Mac resides in Tulsa with his wife, compliance manager for Banc of Erin H. Price Smith (BA ’87) relo- Timonthy T. Sigmund (BSBA ’89) has retired as dean of Southwestern Lori, and he works for Morrel, America Secruities in Charlotte. cated to Palm City, Florida, with her was named one of the “40 under Ralph L. Langenheim, Jr. (BS ’43), University School of Law. West, Saffa, Craige, & Hicks, Inc. husband, Mark Hamilton Smith, and 40” by the Jefferson City Business Patti Wallace Ferguson Professor Emeritus of Geology, (BS ’84) was their children, Katie, 10, Caroline, 8, Journal. He resides in Jefferson City, Michael (BS ’65) and Roberta Nancy Ann Atchison Nicholas named to the Oklahoma Commission Tony class University of Illinois, Urbana/ and Christopher, 4. Erin’s daughters Missouri, with his wife, Shelly. “Robbie” Maxwell Champaign, is an elected official in (BA ’68, MA (BS ’77) was awarded the biannual for Teacher Preparation. Patti also love watching her old Delta Gamma Shanley (BA ’93) also received the Burkitt Champaign, Illinois. ’70) returned from a trip to “Outstanding Woman in the Arts” serves as second vice president of the rush tapes and insist they are going same award. Scandinavian capitals, St. Petersburg Audrey Little Reagan Award in Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association. to TU one day! 1950s and Estonia, accompanied by her community for her work in the She has taught high school for 1990s Charles (BS ’64) and Mary Ann ballet, local theater, and dance pro- 19 years. Jane C. Vander Linden (BA ’87) Edward Dumit (BA ’51, MS ’57), Hargrove (BS ’65). grams in the schools and volunteer married Colonel Scott West, who is Tom Trimble (BSBA ’90) was pro- Steven D. Claus (BSPE ’84) was TU Associate Professor Emeritus organizations. She was a founding a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. moted to director of Tulsa County’s Kenneth (BSBA ’68, JD ’70) awarded the degree of Fellow by the of Communication, was honored on member of Women for the Arts and They will be moving in January to Management Information Systems and Anne Devine (BS ’68, MS American College of Osteopathic October 12 when the Tulsa Press serves on the boards of Texarkana Spangdahlem Air Force Base Division in April 2003. Since that ’71) Davidson reside in DeKalb, Internists, in recognition of personal Club named him a Tulsa Radio Community Ballet and the in Germany. time, Tulsa County has been named Illinois, where Ken heads up the achievement, excellence in medical Icon for his many decades as “the Texarkana Education and Cultural fourth in the nation among all NIU Division of University Legal care, and outstanding contributions Andy Zaller’s (Ed.D. ’87) series of voice of classical music in Tulsa” on Arts Partnership. She also serves as county governments for effective Services as associate vice president to the medical profession. Steven photographs of professional bal- TU’s public radio station KWGS. the community service director of use of technology. His department and general counsel. Ann serves also was elected to the Board of lerinas, dance instructors and dance Edward’s first broadcast of a Tulsa the Oaklawn Rotary Club, volun- handles more than 350,000 transac- NIU as the director of the Speech- Trustees for the Northwest Florida students provided the conceptual Philharmonic Orchestra concert was teers with the Boys & Girls Club, tions daily and includes full support Language-Hearing Clinic. Their Rehabilitation Foundation and and artistic framework for his book, in 1950. Since his retirement from and is the liturgical dance director of over 2,000 users. Tom has worked daughter, Rebecca, and son-in-law, completed a term as chairman of the “Dancers.” The photographs were the TU faculty, he is still heard on for her church. She is rehearsing 14 years for Tulsa County since Nick, nurture three young sons in Department of Medicine at Sacred featured in one-man shows in the KWGS. students for December productions completion of his degree at TU. Milwaukee, while their daughter, of “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Heart Hospital. He is an associ- Tulsa Performing Arts Gallery and 1960s Debbie Davidson (BA ’95) is an famous Perot Theater. She resides ate professor of medicine with the at the University of Tennessee, Michelle Vokoun Erickson (BA ’91) associate in the law firm of Seyfarth in Texarkana, Arkansas, with her Florida State University College of Chattanooga and also in exhib- and her husband, Kale Erickson, Grass, lemonade, bordeaux, petal and coral Medicine. Glenna Oglesbee Goodson (BA Shaw in Chicago. husband, James Nicholas (BS ’76). its such as the annual Mayfest proudly announce the birth of their hint at how graphic designer Kirsten Goede (BA James continues to publish The Invitational. son, Cade Edward, born February ‘87) is redefining “bling.” These days, Kirsten’s ’60) taught elementary school for Sondra Hogue Taylor (BS ’67) David E. Bass (BA ’85) is a major Islander, a weekly newspaper focus- 14. Cade joins brother, Cameron, 6, Objets d’Envy bracelets are sparkling from wrists 30 years in Oklahoma City. She retired in August as a security spe- in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, sta- Vera M. Budway Strobachova (BA ing on Santa Rosa Island, Florida. and sister, Kaia, 4. all around Chicago, including Gayle King, editor now substitute teaches in Gravelly, cialist with a government contrac- tioned at Al Taji, Iraq, with the 1st ’88) is living in Vienna, Austria, Arkansas, where she resides with her of O Magazine. Hand-crafted of 58 Swarovski tor. Sondra and her husband, Paul, Keigh Poujol (BS ’77) was promoted Calvary Division Support Command, where she now heads the office of Kristi McKnight Carlisle (BSBA ’91) husband. crystals with sterling silver toggle clasps, the moved from Florida to Tennessee, to assistant director and chief admin- providing logistics support to 30,000 the Southeast European Cooperative and her husband, Clay, welcomed bracelets are just over 8 inches long, providing Paul (BS ’90) and Susan Pedersen (BA troops. David serves as the communi- Gretchen Hotz Ross (BME ’60) where Sondra plans to concentrate istrative officer for the New Jersey Initiative (SECI), after spend- their daughter, Allison Georgia, perfect drape and maximum sparkle. While at ’95) Portrey welcomed their daughter, cations officer. and her husband, Paul Ross, have on genealogy research. Division of Criminal Justice. He ing two years in Brussels working on May 30. The Carlisles reside in TU, Kirsten says she enjoyed creating 3-D art. Cassandra “Cassie” Jean, on February 7. resides in Easthampton, New Jersey, with the European Union’s Special Arlington, Texas. two grandchildren, Gigi and Franki Bill Gottfried (BSBA ’69) started a Brad Berkson (BS ’85) was selected “I think that translates to jewelry design: shape, The Portreys live in San Diego where Paul Goebel. They reside in St. Louis. with his wife, Pauline. Representative for the Balkans. texture, and weight combined with my eye for is an engineering and IT data analyst for new company, Gottfried Oil & Gas to act as Deputy Under Secretary of SECI is a regional initiative that Chris (MBA ’99) and Jenelle Defense for Logistics and Material design gives me a good foundation for creating Solar Turbines. Susan is enjoying her time Norman E. Rourke (BS ’61) will LLC, focusing on selective U.S. and helps the countries of the Balkans Birguet (BS ’91, MBA ’93) Painter 1980s Readiness in January. He will be the unusual jewelry.” publish “Prairie Wind,” a collection international exploration and pro- meet the conditions necessary for welcomed their son, Joshua James, taking care of Cassie and Paul. senior Pentagon official overseeing Although the jewelry is not yet available of cowboy and traditional poems, duction opportunities. Bill’s parent Trudy Lewis (BA ’83) was promoted joining the European Union. Vera’s on May 30. Joshua joins his big the department’s $100 billion supply through Oklahoma retailers, Kirsten is working stories and vignettes. This will be company, Gottfried International, to professor of English at the husband, Alexander Strobach, runs brother, Zachary. chain operations supporting troops. with her Theta sorority sister, Kelly Fitzgibbon his third book since retirement Inc. continues to be actively involved University of Missouri-Columbia. a restaurant in Prague called “U Tony (BA ’93) and Colleen Carr O’Malley (BA ‘88), to market the designs nation- from MetLife’s corporate com- with management consulting and Her story collection, “The Bones of Modra Kachnicky II,” which trans- Connie Walker Shriner (BS ’85) (BA ’94) DuPre were blessed with wide. Take a peek at Kirsten’s website (http:// munications. Other books include executive search and recruiting Garbo,” won the Sandstone Prize in lates to “At the Blue Duck II.” was hired as the St. Louis Legal their third child, Charles “Charley” www.objetsdenvy.com) to see what’s glittering in “I saw the Elephant,” a diary of a activities worldwide. Short Fiction and was published by Office Manager for Liberty Mutual James L. Richie-Dunham Maxwell on June 9. Colleen and the Windy City. Confederate soldier’s war experience, the Ohio State University Press in (BSPE Insurance, after 12 years as the Legal Tony reside in Houston with and “War Comes to Alaska,” about 1970s 2003. Her short story, “Limestone ’88) was appointed an associate Administrator for a private local Charley’s older brother, Trevor, 6, the Japanese attack and invasion of Diner,” has been selected for inclu- of the psychology department at Robert W. Hogue (MS ’71) retired firm. Connie and her husband, Greg, and sister, Kaitlyn, 3. the Aleutian Islands in 1942. Since sion in Best American Short Stories Harvard University. in 2000 after 31 years in local gov- reside in St. Louis with their eight- retiring, Norm began a second 2004. Trudy and her husband, Mike ernment. year-old quadruplets. Tracy Knecht Bordbar (BSBA Kristin Pagni (BA ’93) will gradu- career as an author and freelance Barret, have two sons, Eddie, 7 and ’89) started a new job at American ate from Northeastern Illinois writer. For several years, he has been Rick Babson (BS ‘75) formerly Jude, 5. Becky Crowe (MA ’87) is an art and Greetings Interactive as director, University with a master’s degree a staff writer for “Persimmon Hill” the assistant business editor and curriculum integration specialist at in educational leadership in Bob Babich (BS ’84) was hired by product management, create, and and “The Ketchpen,” published by columnist for The Kansas City Star, the Las Vegas Day School. She is also December, and will be getting Chicago Bears head coach, Lovie print. She moved her family from the National Cowboy & Western has moved into the new position of a gallery educator at the Guggenheim married on May 21. Smith (BS ’80) as linebackers coach. Dallas to Cleveland. Heritage Museum in Oklahoma real time news editor-business for Heritage Museum in Las Vegas. Her Bob and his wife, Nancy Sisson City. He has also written articles for the newspaper. In the position, Rick husband, Michael L. Crowe (BFA Ruby Dove Loftin (BA ’89) and her Eric (BSBA ’93, MBA ’96) and Babich (BS ’83), reside in Lake travel, business and technical publi- posts two daily business columns ’79) is a senior project manager for husband, Dick Loftin, formed PR Stephanie Anderson (BSBA ’94, MS Bluff, Illinois. cations. Norm and his wife, Connie, to the newspaper’s website at www. JMA Architecture Studios in Las Media Resources, a public relations, ’96) England joyfully announce the call their home, Stone Bluff Ranch, birth of their second daughter, Sarah kansascity.com. Scott A. (BSBA ’83) and Suzanne Vegas. advertising and graphic design firm, “a poor man’s wildlife preserve.” Elizabeth, born March 30. Sarah Audrey Atwood Browne (BSN ’99) and her E. Price (BSBA ’84) Martin have located in Broken Arrow. The ranch has been certified as an Mac Finlayson (JD ’75) was MaryBeth Neil (BA ’87) left her is welcomed by her sister Emma. husband, Eric Browne, welcomed their son, adopted Katelyn Ruth Yeo-Kyung Oklahoma Wildlife Habitat by the appointed to a three-year term job as a producer for MSNBC and Jenny Jamison Griebenow (BA Eric works as a senior programmer/ Luke Isaac, on July 6. Martin. Katie was born on Februrary Oklahoma Department of Wildlife on the Board of Directors of the is now producing for NBC’s “The ’89, MA ’91) resigned from non- analyst at Boeing, and Stephanie 6 in Busan, South Korea. Scott Conservation. Amercan Board of Certification Today Show.” She was married in profit work on the board of the is a senior tax analyst at Magellan and Suzanne traveled to Seoul, (ABC), a nonprofit organization September to a native New Yorker International Cesarean Awareness Midstream Partners, LP. South Korea, to welcome their new Casey (BS ’00) and Christa Adams (BA Betsy Kirkley Edwards (BA ’64, BS offering separate certification and president of a New York-based Network in time to welcome Beren daughter. She joins her big brother, ’00) Whitmire welcomed the birth of their ‘64) retired after 32 years as a social programs in business bankruptcy, advertising agency. MaryBeth and her Gustav, born April 6. Jenny’s hus- Summer L. Guerrina (BS ’94) Joshua Eugene Soo-Bin Martin. The son, Cade Thomas, on March 17, 2004. service administrator for the city of consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ husband took a honeymoon to North band Greg Griebenow (BS ’86) is a completed her master’s degree Martins reside in Matthews, North Cade’s future plans are to be a Golden Chicago. rights law. He is one of three attor- Africa and the Mediterranean, and senior project engineer for Valvoline in Sports Administration and has Carolina, where Scott is a senior Hurricane, just like his parents! neys certified in all three disciplines. reside in New York City. in Lexington, Kentucky. received her administrator’s license. She is an assistant principal at

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48 vol.9no.1 Pillars of the Arts From its earliest days, The University of Tulsa has helped shape the community’s fine and performing arts foundation. This legacy has been cultivated through the years by offering gallery openings, visiting artists, musical performances, open- ing nights, recitals, student competitions, and untold artistic achievements to the community. Much of Tulsa’s multifaceted fine and performing arts is grounded in the proud tradition of TU. This lasting heritage is in large part due to a handful of remarkable people who share a common bond – a love for the arts. They are linked by a genuine desire to see the arts thrive and continue for generations to come. Transformational gifts from these university supporters have enabled TU to offer its artistic achievements to the Tulsa community.

Herbert Gussman First Lady Marcy Lawless. (1911 – 2005) Jean Pape Adams Beginning in 1968, the TU (1910 – 2003) Margery Mayo Bird School of Art annually cel- The late Jean Pape Adams In memory of her son, Nan Ida Jankowsky ebrates student talent with graduated from TU in 1933 Margery Mayo Bird created (1914 – 2002) an art exhibit and awards with a BA in history. In the J. Donald Feagin Endowed A committed music lover, program — the Gussman memory of her mother, she Scholarship for Music and the late Nan Ida Jankowsky Art Exhibition — made pos- established the Maude B. Theatre, the J. Donald Feagin listened to the Metropolitan sible by the late Herbert Pape Music Scholarship Fund Professorship in Music Opera on the radio every Gussman. Additionally, his and her father is memo- — currently filled by Anna Saturday, according to her legendary support of the fine rial namesake of her Clyde Norberg — and the J. Donald nephew, Malcolm Milsten. arts at TU included assist- H. Pape Scholarship Fund Feagin Visiting Professorship An accomplished pianist, her ing the school’s Annual designated for the College in the Humanities. She has 1929 Steinway Concert Piano Fund, the Scholastic Arts of Business Administration. also participated in the Arts now resides in the School Competition, the McFarlin Her university advocacy and and Sciences Annual Fund of Music. Additionally, TU’s Fellows Special Collection, support of aspiring artists Challenge Program with the J. Department of Theatre’s Nimrod International Journal, continue beyond the two Donald Feagin Challenge, and costume shop is rich in and the Tulsa Undergraduate endowed scholarships. She supports the McFarlin Fellows authenticity due to her gener- Research Challenge. A also benefited the Nimrod Special Collection, Nimrod ous gift of period clothing and Presidential Scholarship is International Journal and the International Journal, and accessories. Jankowsky’s endowed in his name. building of the School of Art’s the Presidential Scholarship contributions to TU include a downdraft kiln. Program in honor of recently transformational gift through retired TU President Bob and her estate to benefit the

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