■ Reckhow named director of Environmental Institute, page 3 Inside ■ Noted chemical engineer Vladimir Haensel dies, page 5 Vol.XVIII, No. 16 December 20, 2002 for the Amherst campus of the University of

News Briefs SPIRE EH&S to detonate chemical compounds weathers Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) staff are plan- ning to dispose of two air- major test sensitive chemical com- Sarah R. Buchholz pounds on Sunday, Dec. 22 CHRONICLE STAFF in a remote campus location beginning at 7 a.m. The two SPIRE, the campus’s new compounds, one amounting online registration tool, had its to less than one gallon and first workout between Nov. 14 the other just a few grams, and Dec. 3 when nearly 15,500 un- will be destroyed by a small, dergraduates and more than 1,800 controlled explosion, accord- graduate students registered for ing to James M. Field, haz- spring classes. The participation ardous waste officer at EH&S. The chemicals are cur- level of undergraduates in pre- rently in a laboratory in the registration was consistent with Lederle Graduate Research that of recent years while the Center and cannot be safety number of graduate students disposed of within that build- choosing to pre-register rose 38 ing, Field says. The two com- percent from last year. pounds will be transported in Approximately 95,000 course secure containers to the seats were filled during pre-regis- demolition site where they tration, according to Associate will be destroyed by a con- Chancellor for Information Tech- trolled explosion in a pit, cov- nologies Rosio Alvarez. Roughly ered by a blast shield, he says. 1,400 course sections have been The UMass Police, Am- Stan Sherer photo filled and another 200 classes herst Fire Department, State Escape Claus have electronic wait lists, said Police Bomb Squad and Two seasonal visitors, who declined to identify themselves, exit Hasbrouck Lab while Elizabeth Pyle, registrar. Chemistry faculty are assist- spreading some holiday cheer. The student at left is carrying a CD player and recordings of “The system was effective ... ing on the disposal. chamber music. in some clunky, if not perfect, way, but it’s effective because the Employees offered faculty scheduled into SPIRE a free body scans sufficient number of appropriate The School of Public Taking a virtual spin on the Big Dig courses,” said deputy provost Health and Health Sciences John Cunningham. “And that is (SPHHS) and University Elizabeth Luciano Web simulation younger drivers to anticipate dan- always the key to a successful Health Services (UHS) are NEWS OFFICE STAFF gerous situations on the road; registration.” offering employees free total Nervous about negotiating the previews changes and determining the safety of “While registration was suc- body scans on Jan. 14-15 Big Dig when it opens early next voice-activated car phones. This cessful in facilitating students’ from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the for Boston drivers year? particular project marks the first enrollment in courses, we were in- Radiology Department at terested in how students received UHS. Through the efforts of Me- ment and the Massachusetts collaboration between a driving the SPIRE system,” Alvarez said. The body scans are done chanical and Industrial Engineer- Turnpike Authority. simulator lab and a major federal with a new state-of-the-art ing professor Donald Fisher and The effort is part of Fisher’s re- construction project, Fisher said. SEE SYSTEM, PAGE 5 LUNAR Prodigy bone densi- his assistants, drivers can test- search at the Human Performance “Putting a test drive on the Web tometer that measures bone drive their routes through Boston Laboratory, a facility that includes makes sense, because it reduces New awards density and body fat. before ever pulling out of the a driving simulator in which a se- the potential for accidents,” he The device was acquired driveway. Using the Web Big Dig dan is placed before three said. in the fall of 2001. It is used Drive, an online, virtual version of screens, onto which highways The Web Big Dig Drive cur- to recognize for clinical health assess- the Big Dig’s tunnels and high- and neighborhoods are projected. rently details all of the Central Ar- ments and by academic re- ways, drivers can feel confident The “car” reads the driver’s tery tunnel sections of Interstate top seniors searchers working in exer- 93 north and southbound, extend- cise science, nutrition, and about traveling their new routes speed, direction, and even eye Sarah R. Buchholz athletics. The densitometer is when the massive highway movements as input. Other re- ing 1½ miles in each direction. It CHRONICLE STAFF also details the section of the equipped with software for project debuts in early 2003. The search projects at the lab have in- Chancellor John V. Lombardi is Massachusetts Turnpike (Inter- use in both adult and pediat- effort is a collaboration with the cluded determining optimal calling for nominations from the state 90) that starts at the Pruden- ric applications. Massachusetts Highway Depart- signage for the Big Dig; teaching faculty for a new set of awards to The body scans will be tial Center and heads eastbound recognize outstanding seniors, done by appointment and on under Four Point Channel and according to the Provost’s Office. a first-come first-serve basis. through South Boston to the por- The awardees will be designated To schedule an appoint- tal of the Ted Williams Tunnel. It as University of Massachusetts ment call 7-5157. will soon detail the section of In- Amherst Leaders for the 21st terstate 93 that starts south of the Century. Chronicle begins Massachusetts Turnpike and also As many as 12 awards will be holiday hiatus heads under Four Point Channel presented at the 2003 Commence- Due to the observance of to the portal of the Ted Williams ment ceremony. Recipients will re- the Christmas and New Tunnel. ceive an adaptation of the Chan- Year’s holidays, the Chron- To use the system, drivers log cellor’s Medal. icle will not be published on onto the site (www.ecs.umass. “He wanted to take the oppor- Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. edu/hpl), click on the Big Dig but- tunity of Commencement to rec- Publication will resume ton on the left-hand side, and ognize a group of outstanding with the Jan. 10 issue. The then view their test drive. students who are both talented deadline to submit items for The site shows all the details a academically and also have con- that issue is Friday, Jan. 3. driver will need, including tributed to the University with ex- For information, visit the Stan Sherer photo signage, pavement markers, and ceptional performance in other ar- Chronicle’s Web site (www. Traffic is light on a computerized image of a Big Dig tunnel devel- side barriers, Fisher said. “We’ve eas,” said interim Vice Chancellor umass.edu/chronicle) or call oped in professor Donald Fisher’s Human Performance Labora- included not only driveable sur- 5-4818. tory. SEE DRIVERS, PAGE 3 SEE MEDALS, PAGE 3 2 December 20, 2002 The Campus Chronicle Letters Friends for the Homeless send appreciation Just in time for the holidays, Amherst rence Savings Bank underwrote the operat- Friends for the Homeless, Inc. is distribut- ing expenses, including a new banner to ing the results of its 14th annual Shelter hang in the center of town. Every year, sev- Sunday community-wide appeal to raise eral organizations from the University of funds for the homeless and hungry in our Massachusetts supply large numbers of midst. Checks were presented this week to canvassers to ensure a successful cam- four area organizations dedicated to pro- paign. Students in fraternities and sorori- viding food, shelter, clothing and emer- ties at UMass supplied 152 volunteers. Al- gency aid: the Grove Street Inn, a shelter pha Chi Omega sorority and two fraterni- for men and women in Northampton; the ties, Delta Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Amherst Survival Center, which provides sent over 25 volunteers each. Over 87 stu- meals, clothing, household goods and gro- dents in the Boltwood Project, a UMass ceries; Not Bread Alone, which provides community service project through which weekend and holiday meals, as well as gro- students earn college credit, also partici- ceries and fresh produce; and First Call for pated in Shelter Sunday. These students Help, which provides referrals and emer- joined with volunteers from local faith com- gency assistance. munities, service organizations, individuals Since Oct. 27, $26,853 has been received and families. from residents of Amherst, Pelham and Amherst Friends for the Homeless, Inc. Hadley. While more than $16,000 was col- thanks everyone for their participation and lected on the day of the door-to-door cam- support. To make a donation, send checks paign, checks continue to arrive in the mail. to Amherst Friends for the Homeless, Inc., The funds raised this year have topped last P. O. Box 1071, Amherst, MA 01004-1071. year’s high by over $10,000. Organizers attribute their success to the AARON BOUSEL support from 300 volunteers and the gener- president, osity of area residents. In addition, Flo- Amherst Friends for the Homeless, Inc.

Stan Sherer photo Local businesses thanked for support Cold shoulders A bust on the art collection floor in the Du Bois Library keeps the winter Come into the Student Union on any better parent and I am very appreciative of chill away with a borrowed sweater. The identity of the bust is unknown, given Monday evening and you will see it.” but Library staff are eager to hear from anyone who may know the figure UMass student parents and their young The Black Sheep, La Cucina di portrayed by the sculpture. children enjoying delicious dinner entrees Pinocchio and Panda East each donated donated by local businesses. Stay a little entrees for up to 30 student parents and longer and you will see these parents smile their children who participated in Dinner on Solstice observations planned at sunwheel as they leave their young children in the Us each week of the semester. The winter solstice can be observed Visitors are advised to wear warm cloth- care of UMass students who provide the One Saturday morning each month in over the tall standing stones of the cam- ing and footwear suitable for standing on children with supervised play activities the Student Union Craft Center, student pus’ sunwheel on the weekend of Dec. 21- frozen or soggy ground. Participants may while their parents participate in parenting parents and their children ages 3-7 created 22, according to Astronomy professor want to bring folding chairs or blankets. skills workshops. This is the program Din- butterfly puppets, masks, gourd creatures, Judith Young, who will be leading sunrise A $3 donation is requested. Sunwheel ner on Us, sponsored by UMass and the Japanese gift packages and candleholders and sunset presentations at the site. T-shirts, sweatshirts and other items will be Commuter Services and Housing Resource from supplies donated by local businesses. Visitors for the sunrise observations on sale with proceeds supporting the addi- Center (CSHRC), and it would not be pos- The Art Cycles program, also sponsored should arrive at 7 a.m. Sunset observations tion of more stone work at the site. sible without generous donations from lo- by CSHRC and UMass, received donations will start at 3:30 p.m. The sunwheel is located south of cal businesses. from Annie’s Garden and Gift Store, Hadley For those interested in learning about McGuirk Alumni Stadium off Rocky Hill Student parent Lynn Hatch says, “In Garden Center, Lots for Littles, Design Sup- the sky, Young will discuss the cause of the Road. light to recent budget cuts at the Univer- ply Studio and the University Store. seasons, the sun’s path, the phases of the For details, visit the sunwheel Web site sity and the general slowdown of our moon and the story of the sunwheel. (www.umass.edu/sunwheel/index2.html). state’s economy, the donations being made ASHLEIGH SULLIVAN by local businesses are even more amazing. Commuter Services and I know that this program has made me a Housing Resource Center Council conducting science library survey New needs and opportunities, changing stated goal is to advise the libraries on de- technologies and decreased staffing for the cisions regarding the future of Morrill Bio- campus’ science libraries have prompted logical Sciences Library and the Physical Power Plant, CE partner on training the Faculty Senate Research Library Coun- Sciences and Engineering Library in cil to form a Science Libraries Working Lederle Graduate Research Center. A new training program developed by The classes meet monthly for a four to Group to explore the future of the facilities. Students and faculty are encouraged to the Physical Plant’s Power Plant, the Divi- five hour session. The workshops are re- Biology professor William E. Bemis, to complete the online survey (www.library. sion of Continuing Education and the state peated every year from September to chair of the Research Library Council, is umass.edu/forms/research.html) by Dec. 23. Department of Public Safety is allowing March. When candidates complete all also heading the working group whose steam firemen and engineers to gain the seven sections, they are issued a certificate training they need to renew their operating of completion from the University. This cer- licenses. tificate of completion is required by the De- Telephone Fax In past years, Physical Plant offered in- partment of Public Safety and must be sub- (413) 545-4818 The Campus Chronicle (413) 577-0044 house training for its employees, according mitted before an operating license can be to operations monitor Ted Carroll, who renewed. Editor: Daniel J. 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Library staff pitch in for Jessie’s House

Sarah R. Buchholz ist and reference librarian, of the November staff have baked good- CHRONICLE STAFF annual display. “We’ve got excel- ies or donated donuts or other Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa lent shoppers.” pastries made elsewhere and set Claus — dozens of them, who “It’s all volunteer,” said War- them by the coffee pot. Passersby work in the tall brick building in ner. “We have some people who can purchase the treats for 50 the middle of campus. This year, just love to shop and to find bar- cents. The project has paid off. as they have done for the last five gains, so we divide up the wish “The third year we were able to years, the staff of the Libraries lists, and we have some people raise $800,” Warner said. “That have volunteered their time, who just love to buy for adults. year Jessie’s House had 12 chil- money and skill and risked ex- Sometimes staff shop on their dren living there. And it became panding their waistlines to ensure own and bring in things on their clear that we needed to provide a merry Christmas for the families own. some assistance to Jessie’s House at Jessie’s House, a shelter for “A staff person knitted 20 hats itself because they have more homeless families and individuals in a past year. Someone who col- than 20 people living there. We in Northampton. lected teddy bears made sure still adopt our families, but we Over that time, Libraries’ em- we had enough to give to each also buy small gifts for the other ployees have developed a system child. Another person who re- children and something on the to maximize what they can do for views children’s books donated wish list of the house itself. Last the families they adopt. In each of copies of them. I never know year we really did a boost to try to the last two years, they have what’s going to happen. People make our goal even higher, and we raised $1,000 in order to fill the come forward with all sorts of asked to take on more families. wish lists of three families, pur- things.” There were 18 children.” chase toys for the other children After a couple of days, the Warner said Libraries’ employ- at the shelter and donate items wrapping crew comes in to pack- ees were concerned that the de- Jessie’s House can use for all its age the presents. Last year’s crease in their numbers would residents. wrapping effort was so efficient, limit their fund-raising this year. Sarah Buchholz photo “It was born out of the idea Warner said, the entire pile was “So we had it running at two James Kelly, Humanities bibliographer, and Terry Warner, Admin- that staff, rather than buying inex- finished in 16 minutes. coffee urns,” she said. “We have istrative Services coordinator, look over some of the Christmas pensive gifts for each other, could Humanities bibliographer Jim traffic from other University em- gifts the Library staff purchased for a local shelter for homeless put their money toward good use Kelly dons the official uniform of ployees, so that helps. We also families and individuals. and service a charity in the area,” Santas everywhere to visit the had people who would donate to said Terry Warner, Administrative shelter, set children on his knees not eat the treat, because they are Services coordinator. and hand out toys. Other staff ac- on special diets. New awards seen boosting For a couple of days each De- company him to see the presents “It’s become such a tradition in cember, stuffed animals and other distributed. the library at the end of the ‘Earn toys, clothing, and household “I try to encourage people to at the Coffee Urn’ when we dis- relationship with alumni items such as high chairs and come along so they can see some covered that we were a little bit MEDALS Participating in the demands of toaster ovens take over part of the of the rewards of their efforts,” short from last year’s total, a staff CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 public presentation, either by ex- fourth floor in the Serials/Acquisi- Warner said. “Last year was the member just couldn’t stand that for Student Affairs Jo-Anne Vanin. hibiting a truly inspiring caliber of tions area where they are dis- first time we actually met a family so they made a donation that “It’s our hope that faculty from artistic talent, through creation or played so staff members who do- that we adopted. brought it to $1001.” across the University will take this performance, or by excelling in the nated money can see what their “The first couple of years we Warner foresees the program opportunity to nominate their stu- competitive demands of athleti- super-shopper colleagues have raised $500 or $600. We wanted to continuing. dents who stand above the rest.” cism. purchased. do a little bit more, so we decided “It’s a great way for folks to The award is designed to rec- “The idea is that we have some “It’s amazing,” said Emily Sil- to ‘Earn at the Coffee Urn.’” feel good during the holidays,” ognize students who have strong fabulous students on this campus verman, communications special- For the last three years, during she said. academic records and additional who contribute to the University’s “exemplary achievements” that well-being in many different and distinguish themselves and “en- comprehensive ways,” said Environmental Institute director named hance the reputation of the Uni- Charlena Seymour, interim vice David Reckhow, professor of a leading role in many of these ar- Ozone: Science and Engineering. versity.” chancellor for Academic Affairs Civil and Environmental Engineer- eas. My goal is for TEI to serve as He also co-authored the widely- A variety of contributions to and provost. “We want to recog- ing, has been appointed director a catalyst in helping to bring new used reference book, “Ozone in the campus community will be nize their accomplishments and of The Environmental Institute by resources to campus so that the Water Treatment: Application and considered for the award. They in- nurture a relationship with them interim Vice Chancellor for Re- researchers can spend more of Engineering.” Reckhow has clude: for the future’s sake. We want search Frederick W. Byron. The their time generating new knowl- authored dozens of journal ar- Demonstrating strong leader- them to look back and remember appointment is retroactive to edge, useful products or creative ticles on water treatment and envi- ship qualities, characterized by the that the University really valued Sept. 1. insights.” ronmental chemistry, some of ability to unite and inspire others them. “We are very fortunate that Reckhow has been a part of the which have been recognized with towards positive action, or ex- “We also want to strengthen David has accepted the position Civil and Environmental Engineer- national and international publi- panding the intellectual climate of our relationship with our alumni, of TEI direc- ing faculty since 1985. Prior to cation awards. He is also the re- their academic area through note- and we hope that, as people who tor and be- coming to the University he was a cipient of a Presidential Young In- worthy original research; exhibited leadership while they lieve his ap- postdoctoral research associate vestigator Award. He regularly Noticeably improving the qual- were students, they also will lead pointment with the Compagnie Générale des serves as a consultant to industry ity of life for others through com- the way in the Alumni Associa- will bring Eaux in Paris. His research inter- and the federal government and munity service, either at the Uni- tion and alumni involvement.” leadership ests include chemical oxidation of has collaborated with faculty versity or off-campus; Nominations forms, accompa- and new en- pollutants in water, coagulation across academic departments and Advancing the teaching mis- nied by the student’s vita, must ergy to the processes, and natural organic centers on multidisciplinary envi- sion of the University as an excep- be submitted by Feb. 3 to the Of- in- matter in surface waters and drink- ronmental research. tional undergraduate teaching as- fice of the Vice Chancellor for Stu- stitute, ex- ing waters. He has a special inter- Reckhow received his Ph.D. in sistant whose efforts continually dent Affairs and Campus Life, pand- David Reckhow est in organic disinfection bypro- environmental science and engi- motivate others to learn; Attn: Committee — Leaders for ing the number and scope of ducts and ozonation processes neering from the University of Exemplifying perseverance and the 21st Century, 319 Whitmore or multidisciplinary environmental for drinking water treatment. North Carolina. He earned his courage by overcoming extraordi- via e-mail ([email protected]). initiatives and new research op- Reckhow served for several M.S. from Stanford University and nary personal obstacles through Forms can be downloaded from portunities in environmental re- years as the North American edi- his B.S. from Tufts University, resolve and a determination to ex- the Web (www.umass.edu/com- search and education on the tor of the international journal, both in civil engineering. cel; mencement/nominations.html). Amherst campus,” said Byron. Byron also thanked Richard Taupier, who guided the institute Computer simulation offers preview of Big Dig over the past two transitional DRIVERS will be trying to get to work on “Roughly 250,000 people each customed to the new routes, en- years and who will continue to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 time, but also occasional travelers day take Interstate 93 north to the trances and exits. This is an effort serve as associate director. to Boston, and those who are Callahan Tunnel and Logan Air- at helping them get comfortable “I’m excited about the opportu- faces but also visible elements, so that ‘driving’ a virtual car through headed to Logan Airport. The port. This route will no longer be with the details of those routes nities that exist right now in some Web site, which relies on stream- available once the new construc- ahead of time. We want people to key areas of environmental re- the Web site will give people as realistic a sense of the new road- ing video, is particularly helpful in tion opens. Those people need to know the way without injuring search,” said Reckhow. “With the familiarizing drivers with inter- know where they’re going,” said themselves or others, or dealing unique talents that reside in the ways as possible, before they ac- tually get there.” The effort is changes that might otherwise be Fisher. “Drivers will go through a with the inconvenience of missing UMass research community, we tricky during the first few drives. period of adjustment, getting ac- an exit.” are in an excellent position to take aimed not just at commuters who 4 December 20, 2002 The Campus Chronicle Researchers study bioremediation of acid, metals at abandoned mine Elizabeth Luciano tion. “Obviously these microorganisms are NEWS OFFICE STAFF very successful at remediating the site. We Highly acidic drainage from an aban- want to know which microorganisms are doned sulfide mine in Rowe is slowly clean- there, which ones are thriving, or just mak- ing itself over time, and an interdisciplinary ing do, and what their actual function is,” campus research team is studying why. The he said. group brings together experts from the Yuretich, a geologist who has brought fields of microbiology, geology, engineer- classes to the site for more than 20 years, ing and science education, to determine the will study what role geology is playing in extent and rate of bioremediation. the natural clean-up. “The acid and the Researchers say their findings may en- heavy metals react with bedrock and other able quicker natural cleanups at mines glacial deposits and are neutralized. It’s throughout the country and the world. The similar to a person with an upset stomach interdisciplinary project has received a taking an antacid; the acid level drops,” he $1.59 million grant from the “Biocomplexity said. in the Environment” program of the Na- There are also hydrology issues at work, tional Science Foundation. This highly competitive program has funded only 10 projects this year nationwide. “The mine collapsed in 1911 and filled with groundwater,” explained Klaus Nüss- lein, assistant professor of Microbiology. “The overflowing groundwater drains out of the old mine shafts, and flows down the stream channel.” The drainage waters are more acidic than vinegar, with pH values around 2, and carry large loads of metals, including copper, zinc, and iron, Nüsslein A research team member samples run- said. “In other areas of the country, similar off from the Davis Mine site in Rowe. acid-mine drainage from former coal or gold mines can mobilize additional undesirable researchers say. Engineers will study the Stan Sherer photo contaminants.” way the groundwater and surface water are Celling points Researchers stress, however, that there flowing. “There are a series of complex bio- A new cell tower (right) rises alongside the one it replaces near the Orchard is no threat to the local environment or the chemical processes going on in order to en- Hill Observatory. The old tower is not strong enough for the new WMUA area’s water supply, because the iron sul- able the bioremediation to take place, and antenna and transmitters for the cellular companies subletting places on it, fide in the Davis Mine contains few hazard- we need hard data to understand those according to Telecommunications director Randy Sailer. SpectraSite, a ous impurities. This makes the site an ideal processes,” said Ergas. company that sublets cell tower space, had the tower built as part of an subject for examining the natural processes “We need to know the direction of agreement with the campus. that are contained in the drainage. Rowe is groundwater flow, the amount of water located near the Vermont border. movement, and its chemical composition.” Other researchers involved in the pro- added Ahlfeld. ject are Richard Yuretich of Geosciences, Feldman notes that a strong science T&D staff lead learning session in LA the principal investigator of the project; education component is built into the project. Twelve high-school and middle- Training coordinator Margaret Arse- both its current reality and plan for future Sarina Ergas and David Ahlfeld of Civil and school teachers, who are pursuing master’s nault and Linda McDonald, organizational directions. In addition, learners explored Environmental Engineering; and Allan degrees in science education, will work as development consultant, from the Training development strategies and action plan- Feldman of Teacher Education and Curricu- researchers for spring, summer and fall, tak- & Development Office, created and led a ning methods and created plans for bring- lum Studies. Jonathan Lloyd of the Univer- ing what they learn to their classrooms. full-day learning institute at the Gay, ing this learning back to their respective or- sity of Manchester, England, is also col- “Participation in active research projects Lesbian and Straight Education Network ganizations for implementation. laborating, studying a similar abandoned is often cited as the best way to learn sci- (GLSEN) conference, “Teaching Respect Participants represented student, parent, mine in Wales. The group will combine field ence and the ways in which scientists For All 2002,” in Los Angeles. teacher and community organizations from work, computer modeling, and laboratory think,” Feldman said. The institute, “Creating and Maintaining across the country. Responses from the in- research to study the issue over the next Surveys and interviews of the teacher- Diverse Organizations,” was designed to stitute indicated that participants benefited five years. In the end, the interdisciplinary scholars will be used to evaluate their per- help representatives of GLSEN chapters, from the contents of the workshop and en- group will demonstrate the global impor- ceptions of the nature of science, engineer- schools and other community organiza- joyed the opportunity to learn from each tance of using bacteria to clean up the en- ing, and scientific research. Their classes tions explore the issues involved in becom- other, according to Arsenault and vironment. will be observed to determine whether their ing multicultural organizations. Participants McDonald. Nüsslein, a microbiologist, will try to de- experiences have changed the way in learned the use of diagnostic tools de- GLSEN leads a network committed to termine which particular microorganisms which they understand and teach science, signed to help the organization identify ending anti-LGBT bias in K-12 schools. are oxidizing the acids and heavy metals, providing a natural source of bioremedia- and the effects on their students’ learning. 8 staffers complete skills training Eight staff from Housing Services and director John Tristan, who hosted the Auxiliary Services who completed 11 weeks celebration, the event was attended by of communication, computer and money three Housing Services supervisors: Gaye skills training were honored Dec. 12 at a Reinhold, Richard Guimond and Kathy graduation ceremony in Durfee Conserva- Starkey. tory. Founded 14 years ago, LMWEP is a Offered through the Labor Management joint venture between the campus adminis- Workplace Education Program under tration, Local 1776 of the American Training and Development, “Spelling, Federation of State, County and Municipal Reading, Writing and Making Sense” was Employees and the University Staff taught by Fran Fortino, who praised the Association. The program offers English motivation and enthusiasm of the learners. for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), “The graduates always demonstrate an basic skills and computer literacy classes eagerness to learn new skills and are glad as well as new supervisor training and to have this opportunity right here on career growth workshops. campus to become computer literate,” he said. Michael Ware (left), head dishroom at- The graduates are Teresa Brzykcy, tendant at Berkshire Dining Hall, re- ceives his certificate of achievement Tomasita Davila, Leslie Graham, Grace from Training and Development’s Fran Pietrusinski, Ni Thi Son and Penny Tenney Fortino during a Dec. 12 graduation of Housing Services and Thu Ti Kim and ceremony for Labor Management Michael Ware of Auxiliary Services. Workplace Education Program partici- Along with Durfee Conservatory pants. Stan Sherer photo The Campus Chronicle December 20, 2002 5 Fisette joins Professor Vladimir Haensel dead at 88 Sarah R. Buchholz Chemical Engineering endow a you’ve got it. Life is too darn NAS panel CHRONICLE STAFF scholarship fund for undergradu- amazing — and too short — for Patrick J. Callahan Vladimir “Val” Haensel, 88, of ates, initially funded by UOP, in anything less.” NEWS OFFICE STAFF Amherst, an award winning his name. He leaves his wife, Hertha ground-breaker in petroleum- He served on the Board of Skala Haensel; a daughter, Paul R. Fisette, associate pro- products research and a professor Managers at the Rose-Hulman In- Kathee, of Virginia Beach, and fessor of Natural Resources Con- emeritus of Chemical Engineering, stitute of Technology and the Na- grandchildren. servation and director of the died Dec. 15. He held nearly 150 tional Materials Advisory Board. Memorial gifts may be made to Building Materials and Wood U.S. patents and more than 400 He also was U.S. chair of the the Haensel UOP Award Fund, c/o Technology Program, has re- foreign patents. chemical catalysis portion of the the Engineering Development Of- ceived a three-year appointment Honored with the biennial USA-USSR Joint commission on fice, 142 Marston Hall. Checks to serve on the Board of Infra- Charles Stark Draper Prize in 1997, Scientific and Technical Coopera- should be made payable to the structure and the Constructed En- Paul R. Fisette the National Academy of En- tion. University of Massachusetts and vironment (BICE) of the National gineering’s equivalent of the No- “If we are not challenging our- have “Haensel UOP Award Fund” Academy of Sciences. executive levels of the federal bel Prize, he was best known for selves, we’re not taking advan- written on the memo line. BICE is an advisory board to government. “I feel very fortunate his development in 1947 of “plat- tage of what life offers,” Haensel the academy’s National Research to be working with some of the forming,” a process that uses told the Daily Hampshire Gazette Council (NRC), established to ad- best people in the field and to be platinum to produce clean, inex- at 83. Born in Germany to Russian dress questions of technology, involved in a host of interesting pensive fuel and material to make parents, he came to the U.S. at age science, and public policy, as they and important projects.” plastics from petroleum. His ideas, 15, not knowing any English, but apply to the constructed and Among the projects Fisette will developed while working at Uni- speaking Russian, German and natural environments and their in- be working on are a review of versal Oil Products Inc. (now French. A year later he enrolled at teraction with human activities. management practices for the UPO) in Des Plaines, Illinois, di- Northwestern University, where Fisette is also serving in the Boston Central Artery Project; rectly affected consumers by lead- his father taught economics. last year of a three-year appoint- mitigation of the effects of bomb- ing to the development of un- He held a B.S. in engineering ment to a 10-member NRC panel ings and related acts of terrorism; leaded fuel for automobiles. Prior and a Ph.D. in chemical engineer- that provides oversight to the oversight of project management to platforming, the standard pro- ing from Northwestern University U.S. Department of Housing and practices in the U.S. Department cess available for increasing fuel and an M.S. in chemical engineer- Urban Development’s effort to of Energy; and development of a octane involved adding lead. ing from MIT. provide housing that is more en- long-term research agenda for “Platforming has made today’s “Work to produce something ergy efficient, safe, durable, and earthquake engineering simula- transportation fuel vastly more ef- important,” he said in 1995. “Do affordable. tion. ficient, environmentally friendly, something new. Do something in- Fisette says his appointment to The National Academy of Sci- and easier and cheaper to produce teresting, something that makes Vladimir Haensel the main board is an honor. “It is a ences was established by Con- than anyone thought possible you want to shout out loud when privilege to be recognized and gress in 1863 to provide indepen- just a few decades ago,” the asked to serve at this level,” he dent, objective advice to the U.S. Draper Prize brochure reads. “It sette says, noting that the board government on questions of sci- also has had a tremendous and Obituaries advises both the legislative and ence and technology. environmentally positive impact on the plastics industry.” Stephen F. she became a typist at the Library, Prior to the development of followed by a position as a staff SPIRE tryout assessed platforming, plastics makers had Bruscoe Sr. assistant in Human Resources, SYSTEM students who had been using the relied on an environmentally toxic Stephen F. Bruscoe Sr., 91, before taking a position in CNRE. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 older pre-registration system, Pyle processing of coal tar. Stockbridge Class of ’31, of Hat- A graduate of Amherst Re- “We are currently conducting a said. More than 71 percent of A member of the National field, a retired painter in Physical gional High School, she was purs- lot of assessment activities to fig- first-year students found the reg- Academy of Science and the Na- Plant, died Dec. 12 in SunBridge ing a degree in computer science ure out how pre-registration istration process to be “somewhat tional Academy of Engineering of East Longmeadow. at Greenfield Community College. went,” Pyle said. “[We] definitely easy” or “very easy” while just and the recipient of the National He served on campus for more She leaves her parents, Ray- feel there is a lot of dust to settle under 55 percent of their more se- Medal of Science in 1973, he also than 24 years, retiring in 1974. mond W. J. Sr. and Lillian I. Camp- in a process that involves 30,000 nior colleagues found it to be so. was the first recipient of the Na- Within a few years of receiving bell of Belchertown; a son, Rus- people.” A number of different as- According to Alvarez, more tional Academy of Science Award a degree in Animal Science from sell Clay Jr., and a daughter, sessments, including focus than 46 percent of all students for Chemistry in Service to Soci- the Stockbridge School of Agri- Samantha Clay, both at home; a groups and surveys, have been or who provided feedback rated ety and was president of the Ca- culture, he showed prize cattle brother and three sisters. will soon be undertaken to learn SPIRE as “good” or “excellent” talysis Society in 1978-79. He also and poultry in St. Louis, where he Memorial gifts may be made to how staff, students and faculty and only 15 percent said they won Professional Progress Award represented the Bay State on the the Quabog Valley Hospice, 103 who are connected with the pre- thought it was “poor.” of the American Institute of cattle judging team and served as Fairview St., Palmer 01069. registration process perceived Pyle said some of the “pain” of Chemical Engineers and a Perkin a state milk inspector in New York. their experience, Pyle said. using SPIRE was learning to use a Medal. At the onset of World War II, he Susan E. Wilbert After decades of working in in- returned home to tend his family’s “These activities will give us a new computer system. Susan E. Wilbert, 52, of Adams, dustry, he took up teaching, serv- farm and became a milk inspector lot clearer picture than we have Pyle said other stress involved a former radiation secretary and ing the University between 1981 for eastern Massachusetts. right now of what went wrong, in using the system came from Industrial Hygiene technician in and 1998. He had begun his career He managed the Double M-B what went right, and which areas policy change. The Registrar’s Environmental Health and Safety, as a researcher at UOP in 1937, Ranch in Southwick from 1973-76 we can best focus on for improve- Office switched from not enforc- died Dec. 15 at home of cancer. eventually becoming vice presi- and supervised grounds work at ment,” she said. ing enrollment limits in courses She served the University for dent of science and technology in Childs Park in Northampton from Despite the transition being a during pre-registration in past 14 years before leaving in 1988. In 1972. 1970-90. In 1982, he co-founded “somewhat painful process,” stu- semesters, to the new model of her technician position, she spe- He loved teaching, especially Hadley’s Bruscoe Family Farm. dents who had been through the closing sections when they cialized in asbestos abatement. undergraduates, and won a Col- He was the past president of old registration system preferred are full and then offering wait “She was an extremely dedi- lege of Engineering Outstanding the New England Polled Hereford SPIRE by a nearly 2 to1 margin, lists. cated person and a great sup- Teachers Award in 1994. The au- Association, the Black Angus according to Pyle and Alvarez. “The wait list is a new aspect porter of UMass, our program and thor of more than 120 scientific Cattle Association of America, Preliminary feedback suggests to the campus, so we’re eagerly staff,” said Don Robinson, direc- and technical papers, he also gave and the New England Gladioli As- that first-semester students had supporting that and interested to tor of EH&S. a Chancellor’s Lecture and saw sociation. an easier time with SPIRE than see how it goes,” Pyle said. She moved to Adams and His wife, Alice, died in 1993. worked for the former Clean He leaves a son, Stephen F. Jr. Waste Corp. from 1988-92. She of Hatfield; a daughter, Eileen Doctoral exams 10 a.m., Nutrition Library, 210A sance Center. Dissertation: “‘Now, then became vice president of Chenoweth Lab. Dissertation: “Water Literature, Philosophy, and Thought, Dostell, of Hatfield; two brothers, Graduate faculty are invited to Eco-Genesis Co., where she attend the final oral examination for and Starch Chain Mobility in Cassava are Shakespearized’: American Cul- three sisters, and other family. the doctoral candidates scheduled Starch-Effect of Heat-Moisture Treat- ture and Nineteenth-Century served for 10 years before retiring as follows. ments, Growth Conditions and Har- Shakespearean Performance, in ill health in 2001. vest Time.” Pavinee Chinachoti, chr. 1835-1875.” Arthur Kinney, chr. Sandra Clay She held a bachelor’s degree Ilhwan Kim, Ph.D., Electrical and Sandra Clay, 46, of Belcher- Zhaohui Wang, Ph.D., Molecular Preyatudsaney Prachaiyo, Ph.D., from . Computer Engineering. Friday, town, a senior computer specialist Dec. 20, 10 a.m., Sonderman Li- and Cellular Biology. Friday, Dec. 20, Food Science. Thursday, Jan 9, She leaves her primary care- brary, 113 Marston Hall. Disserta- 10 a.m., 319 1:30 p.m., Nutrition Library, 210A in the College of Natural Re- givers, Harold and Isabelle Girard tion: “Quality of Service Support for South. Dissertation: “Acheron, a Chenoweth Lab. Dissertation: sources and the Environment, of Adams. Novel Regulator of Myoblast Differen- “Eshericha Coli 0157:H7 Growth in Wireless Networks.” Aura Ganz, died Dec. 13 at home. Memorial gifts may be made to chr. tiation.” Larry Schwartz, chr. a Heterogenous Food System and Biofilm Formation Under Limit Nutri- She served the University for the Susan E. Wilbert Scholarship Pathama Chatakanonda, Ph.D., Elaine Brousseau, Ph.D., English. ents Conditions.” Lynne A. 13 and a half years, first as Em- Fund through Auge-Paciorek- Food Science. Tuesday, Jan. 7, Friday, Jan 3, 9:30 a.m., Renais- McLandsborough, chr. ployment Office manager from Simmons Funeral Home, 13 1982-88. Upon her return in 1996, Hoosac St., Adams 01220. 6 ATHLETICS December 20, 2002 The Campus Chronicle Turnaround has Minutewomen fans cheering Bart K. Feller SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE What a difference a year makes. At the end of the fall semester in 2001, the wo- men’s basketball team had won one game Sports wrap-up and lost eight, this year they are 8 and 1, riding a six-game winning streak and show- Men’s basketball (2-5) ing no signs of slowing down. Last week the Minutewomen beat three teams; Atlan- W vs. Florida International 67-62 tic 10 conference opponent Rhode Island in Kingston 59-45 on Monday, previously un- Women’s basketball (8-1; 1-0 A-10) defeated Villanova 55-50 on Wednesday in the first game at the since W vs. Northeastern 77-61 1995, and Northeastern 77-61 at the Mullins W vs. Villanova 55-50 Center on Saturday. Hockey (10-6-0; 4-5-0 ) They are not only winning, but winning against tough teams. They held the No. 1 W vs. Princeton 4-3 (OT) position in the national Ratings Perfor- mance Index, which measures a team’s strength of schedule, as well as its win-loss record. At press time the Minutewomen Upcoming schedule were in the No. 2 spot on the RPI. They are off to their best start since the Home games in bold team’s first year, 1967-68, when they opened 9-0 playing mostly against local Saturday, Dec. 21 state and community colleges. Last year Sarah Buchholz photos M. basketball Lafayette 1 p.m. the Minutewomen averaged 59 percent free at Springfield throw shooting and more than 20 turnovers Sophomore Monique Govan brings the ball down the court for the Minutewomen per game. This year the free throw percent- during their Dec. 11 win over undefeated Villanova. Monday, Dec. 23 age is up to 68, and turnovers down to 16. “We’ve come a long way, but I feel that, No slouch last year, when she led the M. basketball Rider 7 p.m. Senior Nekole Smith, who scored 51 points and I’m sure the whole team feels that, we team in scoring, rebounds, steals and and grabbed 17 rebounds last week im- have a long way to go,” she said. “We still blocks, Butler has taken her game up a level Saturday, Dec. 28 proved her free throw shooting the most, have the A-10s coming.” Her roommate, se- this season. She has increased her scoring M. basketball Marshall 2 p.m. upping her average by over 20 percent to Hockey Ohio State 4 p.m. nior guard Ebony Pegues agreed, noting and as of Dec. 9 was the fifth best re- .743 so far this year. Estero, Fla. “Our schedule gets harder and harder ev- bounder in the nation with an average of W. basketball Florida 7:30 p.m. New head coach Marnie Dacko’s up- ery game.” 12.7 per game. Monday she was named At- tempo offense has produced immediate re- lantic 10 player of the week on the strength Sunday, Dec. 29 sults in the scoring column. While last sea- of her 60 points and 43 rebounds, which in- Hockey TBA son saw the Minutewomen score more than creased her average to 13.4 per game. Estero, Fla. 70 points in only three of their 30 games, al- She played her finest game ever Satur- W. basketball TBA ready this year the team has produced at day, scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds in Gainesville, Fla. least 70 points in five outings. Traditionally the first half. She finished with a career- the Minutewomen have played tough de- high 30 points and 20 rebounds, her 48th Thursday, Jan. 2 fense and out-rebounded their opponents, M. basketball NC State 7:30 p.m. career double-double, as the Minutewomen but offensive success has been a missing spoiled the homecoming for Northeastern’s ingredient. Dacko said so far her team is Friday, Jan. 3 Francesca Vanin of Amherst and Melissa Hockey 7 p.m. doing well. Kowalski of Wilbraham. “These kids play with a lot of heart, a lot Pegues had a great week also, totaling Saturday, Jan. 4 of determination, a lot of fight,” she said. 31 points, 16 rebounds and 20 assists. She W. swimming Sacred Heart all day “They are coming together as one; they en- was a key for the win against Villanova, Invitational joy playing together; they’re working hard, scoring 14 points in nine minutes in the San Juan, P.R. and they’re doing everything I ask them to second half as UMass came from behind to M. swimming Sacred Heart all day do.” But she cautions that it’s still early in build a seven point lead, which helped Invitational the season: “I think we have a lot of work them weather the storm when the Wildcat San Juan, P.R. to do; I want these kids to strive for the W. basketball Memphis 2 p.m. sharpshooters started hitting three-point- top.” ers late in the game. Sunday, Jan. 5 Senior center Jennifer Butler echoed her Seniors Jennifer Butler (left) and Ebony “This year it’s a whole new team,” Butler M. basketball Fordham noon coach’s feelings about not getting too ex- Pegues have been key to the 8-1 start said. “It’s a team with heart, and I think ev- Hockey Providence 3 p.m. cited too soon. by the Minutewomen. erybody can see that.”

Wednesday, Jan. 8 W. basketball St. Joseph’s 7 p.m. Pöck goal cements OT win against Princeton Thursday, Jan. 9 Thomas Pöck scored two goals, includ- and Peter Trovato assisted. The Minute- goal from Matt Anderson in the third pe- M. basketball Columbia 7 p.m. ing the game-winner in overtime, to lead the men took a 2-0 lead early in the second pe- riod. The goal, Anderson’s fifth of the year, hockey team past Princeton, 4-3, at Hobey riod when Chris Capraro stole the puck in was assisted by Werner and Greg Mauldin. Friday, Jan. 10 Baker Memorial Rink last week. The win the UMass zone and fired a cross-ice pass However, Princeton tied things up at three W. swimming URI all day moves UMass’ record to 10-6-0 overall. to Tim Turner who scored. The goal was just 15 seconds later on a power-play goal. Invitational The Minutemen had an impressive first Turner’s team-leading ninth of the year The Minutemen had two good chances late M. swimming URI all day period, outshooting the Tigers 14-8. and increased his personal-best scoring in the game to get the game-winner, but the Invitational Hockey Merrimack 7 p.m UMass jumped ahead when Pöck found a streak to six games. Princeton came back Tiger goalie held strong and the two teams seam in the Tigers’ defense and drilled to tie the game at 2-2 on a 5-on-3 power headed to overtime. It marked the fourth home a shot off the Princeton goalie’s pad play. time this year that UMass had gone into that trickled into the net. Marvin Degon The Minutemen then got a go-ahead overtime. UMass kept the heat on and got the game-winner on Pöck’s second goal of the Minutemen to face Lafayette at Springfield Civic Center game. Pöck dominated the puck in the Some 111 years after the game of basket- into the Birthday of Basketball party at the Last Saturday, Anthony Anderson Princeton end and flipped a backhand shot ball was invented in Springfield, the men’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame scored a career-high 22 points, hitting five towards the net. Nomeland misplayed the basketball team will return Saturday, Dec. that same day, beginning at 9 a.m. of six 3-pointers, as the Minutemen ended a puck and it deflected into the net off of 21 to the game’s birthplace, to meet UMass season ticket holders who have three-game losing streak with a 67-62 vic- Nomeland’s glove for the game-winner. The Lafayette in the Springfield Civic Center in purchased tickets to the UMass-Lafayette tory over Florida International (4-4). goal was Pöck’s second of the game and a 1 p.m. matinee. game can contact the Athletic Ticket Office The Minutemen (2-5) led 33-26 at half- sixth of the season. In conjunction with the game’s birthday, to receive a $5 admission to attend the time but did not put the game away until UMass takes two weeks off before UMass and the Basketball Hall of Fame are Birthday of Basketball party and see the Michael Lasme hit a 3-pointer from the cor- heading to warmer climates. The Minute- offering fans a family day ticket package. new Basketball Hall of Fame. That price is ner, and Lasme and Gabe Lee hit free men will take part in the Everblades College Fans can purchase a family package of four nearly two-thirds off the standard admis- throws for a 62-52 lead with 1:20 to play. Classic in Estero, Fla. UMass battles 12th- tickets for $50 and receive four admissions sion price. Lee added 12 points for Massachusetts. ranked Ohio State at 4:05 p.m. on Dec. 28. The Campus Chronicle December 20, 2002 WEEKLY BULLETIN 7

Personal leave time Thesis formatting workshop Newly acquired regional Wintersession date listed expires Dec. 28 The Office of Information Technologies cookbooks displayed The Division of Continuing Education’s Personal leave time awarded to eligible is offering a workshop on “Thesis Format- “Whatcha Got Cookin? Recent Addi- Wintersession term begins Thursday, Jan. 2 employees on or after July 6, 2001 will ex- ting with Microsoft Word for Windows — tions to the Regional Community Cook- and ends Thursday, Jan. 23. pire on Saturday, Dec. 28, according to for UMass Graduate Students,” on Thurs- book Collection,” is on exhibit through Jan. The last day to add or drop classes with Juan A. Jarrett, assistant vice chancellor for day, Jan. 23, 1:30 -4:30 p.m. 31 on the 25th floor of the Du Bois Library. no record is Friday, Jan. 3. Human Resources. Any balance remaining The session covers formatting features Special Collections and Archives began The last day to withdraw from a course after that date will be forfeited. used in the writing of a thesis or disserta- building the Regional Community Cook- with a record of “W” is Monday, Jan. 13. Personal leave awards for calendar year tion at UMass using Microsoft Word for book Collection in 1998. Community cook- 2003 will appear on check statements is- Windows. Template files will be distributed books, those produced by church groups, Campus tours resume Jan. 2 sued on Friday, Jan. 3. Eligible employees for Word 97, Word 2000 or WordXP — stu- school groups, women’s clubs, and other The last campus tour of the fall semester may begin using their new personal leave dents must tell OIT which version of Word community organizations, tell a great deal will be on Friday, Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m., ac- time starting on Sunday, Dec. 29. they are using when registering for the about the lives of the people who contrib- cording to Lisa Hargis of the New Students Questions concerning the awarding or class. Topics include general formatting, ute the recipes. In its effort to document program. use of personal leave time should be di- page numbering, footnotes/endnotes, table the social history of the region, the Library No tours will be offered from Dec. 21 rected to Dotty Lesko in the Time & Labor of contents, and bibliography. collects community cookbooks from West- through Jan. 1. Daily tours at 11 a.m. and Section of Human Resources, (dlesko@ Pre-registration is required; the charge ern Massachusetts for researchers to use 1:30 p.m. will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2 admin.umass.edu) or by phone at 5-6121. for the workshop is $10 and must be paid at as primary sources. and continue through Intersession, includ- the time of pre-registration. Pre-registration The collection has grown substantially ing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday Christmas, New Year’s begins Monday, Dec. 23. since 1998, thanks to the enthusiasm of Li- on Jan. 20. observed as holidays Thesis for Microsoft Word for brary staff and community members who For information, call 5-4237. Christmas and New Year’s Day will be Macintosh, Word 6 for Windows 3.1, Word scour flea markets, bookstalls, auction observed as state holidays on Dec. 25 and 7 for Windows 95, and WordPerfect for showrooms and tag sales and donate their Biochemistry and Molecular Jan. 1, respectively. Most University of- Windows are no longer offered as formal finds. There are now nearly 400 items repre- Pharmacology seminar fices will be closed. workshops. Course materials are available. senting Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Kevin Weeks of the University of North Contact Elisa Campbell at 5-1853, or down- Hampden and Worcester counties. The old- Carolina, a candidate for a faculty appoint- Mileage reimbursement load them from the OIT Web site. est cookbooks in the collection include ment in the Department of Biochemistry change effective Jan. 1 “Choice Recipes by the Ladies of Bald- and Molecular Pharmacology, will present a The mileage reimbursement rate for the Holiday mail deliveries winville” (1886) and “Tried and True” by special seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at use of personal cars on University busi- Mail Services will deliver all mail before Turners Falls’ Ladies of the Unitarian Soci- noon. ness will decrease to 36 cents per mile from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, ety (1888). Weeks will speak on “Mechanisms of 36.5 cents per mile, effective Jan. 1, accord- Dec. 31. There will be no afternoon deliver- More information about the collection is Ribonucleoprotein Assembly.” ing to controller Andrew P. Mangels. ies or pickups on these days. The Mail Ser- available online (www.library.umass.edu/ The seminar will take place in the eighth The change is consistent with the rate vices office in Goodell will be open for spcoll/ckbk.html). floor seminar room of the Lazare Research set by the Internal Revenue Service. business until 4 p.m. both days. Building at the Worcester campus. Offices that plan to be closed during the Cahoon, Lappas to speak Final grades due holidays should notify Mail Services as at Jan. 8 Sports Luncheon Note card sets benefit soon as possible. Contact Cindy Final grades for fall semester should be The Weekly Sports Luncheons are on a Friends of the Library McCluskey, acting manager of Mail Ser- submitted by noon on Thursday, Jan. 2 to two-week hiatus because of the Christmas Boxed sets of note cards featuring Leslie vices, 306 Goodell, at 5-2488. the undergraduate, graduate and Continu- and New Year’s holidays. The luncheons Schaler’s photos of the Library Courtyard ing Education registrars’ offices. will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8 with fea- Garden are on sale through the Library Of- rink tured speakers hockey coach Don “Toot” fice. The 12-card sets are $10 with proceeds Big Friday closed Dec. 24-25 Cahoon and men’s basketball coach Steve going to the Friends of the Library. Biweekly paychecks for the period cov- The ice skating rink at the Mullins Cen- Lappas. Send checks payable to Friends of the ering Dec. 1-14 will be issued Friday, Dec. ter will be closed to the public on Dec. 24- The buffet luncheon begins at noon in Library to Susan McBride in the Library Of- 20. 25. Call 5-3990 for skate times after Dec. 25. the Top of the Campus. The cost is $6.50. fice. Call 5-4289 for reservations. 8 December 20, 2002 The Campus Chronicle

Stan Sherer photos Deck the Halls Murals and other art in the stairwells of the DuBois Library make use of abstract and represen- tational designs. The pieces bear the signatures of their creators. Clockwise from left the artists are: Maura McHugh, 1986; Thea Kearney, 1986; Charlene Maguire, 1991; Rafael, 1988; David Fish, “Circulation System Study,” 1986; Barb Coughlin, Michelle O’Brien, Larry Ryan and Susan Scotti, 1986; Kristin Howes, 1988; Andrew J. Myerson, class of ’87; and Scott Thomas, 1990.