WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSilY

Volume 24, Number 4 October 16, 1997

Homecoming will highlight the wonders of Western Light lays out academic WMU students, faculty, staff, alumni Friday Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at the entertainment, games and food. agenda for 1997-98 year and friends will be treated to a world of Golds worth Valley Pond area. The festival A full roster of Homecoming events is The themes for the action agenda in wonders and excitement during the includes numerous popular student activi- slated for Saturday, beginning with the academic affairs this year are built around University's 1997 annual Alumni Asso- two key words - flexibility and respon- Homecoming celebra- ciation Brunch, which siveness-Provost Timothy Light told the tion Oct. 12 through gets underway at 10:30 Faculty Senate at its Oct. 2 meeting. Oct. 19. Two honored as Distinguished Alumni a.m. in the East Ball- ''To be sure, not everything that is needed In keeping with this Two prominent Detroit executives are the 1997 recipients of the Distin- room of the Bernhard for this academic year can be subsumed year's theme, "The guished Alumni Award presented by the WMU Alumni Association. Center. President under the need to develop greater flexibil- Wonders of Western," Peter A. Schweitzer and Richard E. Whitmer join 99 other men and women who Haenicke will wel- ity and quicker responses to our markets, WMU' s many facets have received the award, the Alumni Association's most prestigious honor, since come guests and rally but there is enough to make flexibility and will be highlighted the program's inception in 1963. WMU fans for the af- quick response appropriate themes for this throughout the week- They will be recognized at an ternoon football game. year," he said. long celebration. The Oct. 18 awards dinner held in con- Joining him will be the As background, Light reflected briefly public is invited to at- junction with Homecoming. Marching Band, the on a common understanding of the nature tend the wide variety Schweitzer is president of the J. Bronco cheerleaders, of the University. "A shared comprehen- of athletic and enter- WalterThompsonCo.andJ.Walter Buster Bronco and sive definition is most important for the tainment events taking Thompsonffhe Americas, one of UJ;tity of Praise choir. cohesion needed in an institution as com- place and to enjoy some the top five advertising agencies in After the game, two plex as this," he explained. of the traditional the world. He earned a master of WMU graduates who Light described WMU as being "de- Homecoming activi- business administration degree from have gone on to im- voted to education and training and to the ties leading up to the WMUin 1967. pressivecareers will be exploration and creation of knowledge," football game against Whitmer is president and chief Schweitzer Whitmer honored at the 34th while at the same time offering "a rich Kent State University executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, one of the largest annual Distinguished array of professional programs which pre- at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. nonprofit corporations in the United States. He graduated magna cum laude Alumni Awards Din- pare young people for successful careers 18, in Waldo Stadium. from WMU in 1963 with a bachelor of science degree in political science. nerat6 p.m. in the East and responsible citizenship in our democ- Other major events Ballroom of the Bern- racy." scheduled include the hard Center (see re- He listed four characteristics of the innovative Friday Festival, the coronation ties, such as the Soap Box Derby at noon, lated story on this page). University that he believes are inextricably of this year's Homecoming king and queen, Fritter Fest competition at2 p.m. and West- For more information about WMU's linked: traditional class reunions and open houses, ern Olympics at 3:30p.m. 1997 Homecoming activities, contact the • WMU is an undergraduate teaching and the annual presentation of WMU' s A special attraction of the Friday activi- Alumni Association by calling 7-8777 or institution, with 75 percent of its students Distinguished Alumni Awards. ties will be the WIDR-FM Barking the Office of Student Life by calling 7- at the undergraduate level. Most of the With no classes on Friday, Oct. 17, TunaFest at the State Theatre in downtown 2115. Information also is available on the undergraduate teaching is done by perma- students can devote their energies to mak- Kalamazoo at 6 p.m. Students can enjoy World Wide Web at www.wmich.edu/ nent tenure-track faculty. And 43 percent ing Homecoming Spirit Day a fun-filled live music that reflects the student-run alumni/ and at dosaweb.faunce. wmich.edu/ ·of the undergraduates enter the University out-of-class experience. The day features station's eclectic playlist, as well as other org/cab/. as transfer students. • WMU is a graduate intensive Univer- sity (more so than Michigan State Univer- sity), with 25 percent of its students at the Phi Beta Kappa charter puts WMU among nation's elite graduate level. Nearly half of those stu- Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most been elected to this most prestigious of road to acceptance in Phi Beta Kappa ex- dents are enrolled through one of the widely recognized academic honor society honor societies. This, more than any media amined the complete University, and all University's five regional centers. in the country, has granted a charter to the poll, positions our University among the who have contributed to its current excel- • WMU is devoted to scholarship and Phi Beta Kappa faculty at WMU. nation's elite." lent condition and its beautiful physical faculty members are expected to demon- The University's was one of seven new 'This is simply one more recognition that appearance share in this achievement," strate that commitment by contributing to charters approved Sept. 27 at the 38th marks us as a university of genuine national Light said. their fields. In certain disciplines, that schol- Triennial Council of Phi Beta Kappa in note," said Timothy Light, provost and vice In the report it prepared following its arship is evidenced by research and sup- Chicago. WMU joins 254 other colleges president for academic affairs. "While par- March 1996 visit to WMU, the site team ported by external grants. and universities - including seven in ticularly identified with the arts and sciences, noted in particular: the continuing expan- • WMU is inexpensive and cost-effec- Michigan - that have chapters. The last the Phi Beta Kappa designation is a recogni- sion and beautification of the campus that tive. time a Michigan institution received a char- tion of the high quality of the University as a has been "an important factor in the region's The fifth characteristic, flexibility and ter was in 1980. whole, and it is a recognition of which all of economic revitalization"; "positive and responsiveness, is one the University needs "This is a truly significant accomplish- us are right to be proud." collegial" relations between the to develop as a habit, Light said. ment in our University's history," Presi- Both Haenicke and Light are members University's administration and faculty; " .. .1 am not talking about becoming dent Haenicke said. "We have entered a of Phi Beta Kappa. The purpose of the the high quality of the senior papers and the flexible regarding academic standards, the very select circle, reflecting the high qual- honor society, which was founded in 1776, students who wrote them in the Lee Honors rigor of scholarship or the centrality to our ity of our faculty, students and graduates. is to foster and recognize excellence in College; and the broad access to technol- enterprise and life together of our tradi- Out of more than 3,600 colleges and uni- undergraduate liberal arts and sciences ogy available in campus instructional and tional intellectual and moral values," he versities in this nation, only a handful have education. Members are elected by the residential buildings. said. "Those are and must remain invio- chapters from candidates for degrees in the ( Continued on page four) liberal arts and sciences, usually from the (Continued on page four) Did you know? top 10 percent of the graduating class. • WMU' s occupational therapy Notable Phi Beta Kappa members include program started at the Kalamazoo six of the current Supreme Court justices, Psychiatric Hospital in 1922 with presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush, an enrollment of two students. authors James Michener and John Updike Since then, some 2,800 students and polio vaccine inventor Jonas Salk. have graduated from department WMU' s quest to earn a charter was set programs. in motion 28 years ago by Russell H. • WMU' s occupational therapy Seibert, then vice president for academic program was one of the first five affairs. "The process leading to acceptance in the country to be accredited in in Phi Beta Kappa is long, strenuous and 1939 by the American Medical complicated, and many WMU people have Association and the American been involved in this task for many years," Occupational Therapy Associa- Light said. tion. Phi Beta Kappa's council meets only every three years to consider applications. • The occupational therapy pro- The organization's Committee on Qualifi- gram moved from the state hospi- cations received 47 preliminary applica- tal to Western Michigan College tions three years ago for this triennial cycle. in 1944 and was the first program WMU was one of 10 institutions selected on the campus that did not relate for intensive review and one of nine that directly to the teaching profes- eventually submitted reports and were given sion. campus visits. "The site visit that is included in the Two October 16, 1997 Western News WMU to honor Archer at Campus tools up for successful United Way campaign Oct. 25 dinner in Detroit Donations are already starting to build BUILDING DONATIONS- The University will honor one of its toward the $162,000 goal for this year's A total of 116 fund-raisers from own - Detroit Mayor and 1965 WMU Greater Kalamazoo United Way drive on University departments gath- graduate Dennis Archer - and establish a campus, which began Oct. 8 and runs ered in the Bernhard Center scholarship in his name at a dinner Satur- through Oct. 31. for the campus United Way day, Oct. 25, in Detroit. The goal represents a 3.9 percent in- drive kickoff Oct. 8. Andrew A. "This is a rare opportunity for us to crease over last year's $156,000 target. In Rivers, left, quality manage- recognize Mayor Archer for all he has 1996, the University raised more than ment and coordinator of the done in the realms of education, public $168,000 for the local United Way, which campaign, is using a construc- administration and the law," President supports nearly 60 agencies that provide tion theme, ''Building on Suc- Haenicke said. "A dedicated public ser- human services to thousands of individu- cess," to highlight the Univer- vant, Dennis Archer has never lost touch als and families in Kalamazoo County each sity's strong tradition of giving. with his fellow citizens or his own roots, year. Helping him to nail down some and today leads his city toward a 21 st "Your outpouring of support has been contributions are, from right, century renaissance." working throughout Kalamazoo County to Peter M. Battani, social work; Roy S. Roberts, vice president and gen- help solve our community Brenda A. Brewer, College of eral manager of the Pontiac GMC division problems and to enhance Arts and Sciences; and Phillip of General Motors, a 1970 WMU graduate various humanitarian ser- P. Caruso, economics. (Photo and a former member of the WMU Board vices for individuals who by Neil Rankin) of Trustees, will serve as master of cer- are less fortunate than emonies. The event begins with a recep- we," wrote President tion of giving and the great success of last "You would be very surprised to know that tion at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. in the Haenicke in a letter sent year's campaign was evidence of our con- $1 per pay period (just $26) would mean a Riverview Room at Cobo Center in De- to employees and endorsed by employee tinued leadership and commitment to our great deal to those in need who benefit troit. group leaders. community. We want to thank you if you from the participating agencies supported Several prominent Detroit civic leaders A total of 116 fund-raisers from Uni- have given so generously in the past, and by the United Way. will speak at the dinner followed by re- versity departments gathered for a lun- we hope that we can count on you this "Your active support of this endeavor marks by Haenicke. cheon Oct. 8 in the Bernhard Center to kick year." helps to underscore the concern and pride Proceeds from the dinner will establish off the campaign. They heard from two He pointedoutthatbecause United Way we have for members of our Universi ty and the Mayor Dennis W. Archer Endowed recipients of services and an administrator agencies address a broad range of vital Kalamazoo communities," he concluded. Scholarship for undergraduate students who of programs offered through United Way community needs, many University em- "Our campaign is one of the best opportu- intend to major in education, public ad- agencies as well as from Haenicke, who ployees have been beneficiaries of these nities we have to help!" ministration or pre-law at WMU. challenged the group. services The goal for this year's community- Reservations for the dinner should be "We are asking everyone in the Western "If you have not participated in the past, wide United Waydriveis $7.5 million. The made by Friday, Oct. 17. To make reserva- family to pledge their support," Haenicke we are asking you to consider making a theme for the campaign is "It All Comes tions orfor more information, persons may wrote in the letter. "We have a fine tradi- campaign contribution," Haenicke wrote. Back to You." call Sue Davis, external affairs, at 7-8789.

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Nationally known speakers Light to look at future WMU/CMU rivalry put to Troupe opens 1997 season here for Van Riper Lectures Some of the changes facing higher edu- work for a good cause On Monday Oct. 20, WMU's Great Two nationally-known scholars will cation in the next two decades will be The long-time rivalry between WMU Sexpectations Touring Theatre Com- describe the latest developments in help- explored by Timothy Light, provost and pany will open its seventh season with ing enior citizens maintain a normal and Central Michigan University will be vice president for academic affairs, in a renewed in an event over the next month performances for audiences throughout level of communication in public lec- seminar Wednesday, Oct. 22. Michigan and Ohio during the next tures Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24. where the community wins. The first The free address, titled ''The Expanding "Blood Challenge." scheduled for Oct. month. Barbara Weinstein, professor of au- Mobius," will begin at 4 p.m. in 3002 27-Nov. 7. will channel the rivalry toward Great Sexpectations 1997 is a thought diology and director of the Program in Kohrman Hall. It is being presented as part provoking improvisational theatre pro- Speech and Hearing Science at Lehman a goal of increasing blood donations for of a series of seminars sponsored by the the Mount Pleasant and Kalamazoo com- duction that brings to life feelings, be- College of the City University of New Department of Electrical and Computer liefs and behaviors common to young York, and Rosemary Lubinski, profes- munities. Engineering. Light is expected to touch on Throughout the two-week period. the adults confronted with sexual decisions sor of communication sciences and dis- such topics as competition, accountability two local chapters of the American Red in a world of seduction, substance abuse orders and director of graduate studies at and scholarship. Cross will keep running tallies of the two and social pressure. It is the result of a the State University of New York at shared partnership between the Office Buffalo. will speak as part of WMU's schools' drives as they strive to reach the Fed official to present views 800-pint goal. The school with the highest of Health Promotion and Education in 16th annual Van Riper Lectures in the Sindecuse Health Center and the A member of the Board of Governors of number of donations at the close of the Speech Pathology and Audiology. Department of Theatre. the Federal Reserve System will present challenge will be awarded a trophy at the The pair will give three free public Many faculty support this show as a her "Perspecti ves on the U.S. Economy" in WMU/CMU football game on Nov. 8 in lectures in the Kirsch Auditorium ofthe co-curricular learning activity in critical a lecture Wednesday, Oct. 22. Waldo Stadium. Fetzer Center. The larger two-day event thinking and problem solving. Although Susan M. Phillips, who joined the Federal Students, faculty and staff are encour- will bring speech. language and hearing some performances have been sched- Reserve board in 1991, will speak at 7 p.m. in aged to give a pint for the challenge during professionals and students to the cam- uled for residence halls and for specific the Brown Auditorium of Schneider Hall. opportunities at several buildings through- pus to examine "Communication and student groups, all shows are free and Her free address is expected to focus on the out campus. For the complete schedule Aging: Interdisciplinary Approaches to open to the University community. role of the Federal Reserve in monetary and information on how to volunteer, per- Keep Elders Communicating." Here is For more information regarding show policy as well as the current performance of sons may call Joyce Stout at the Red Cross the schedule: times and locations. call the Office of the U.S. economy and its outlook. at 382-6382. • "Environmental Modifications to Health Promotion and Education at 7- Phillips is a former faculty member and Enhance Communication in Aging" with 3263. Lubinski at 2:45 p.m. Thursday. vice president for finance and university Shorter on-air fund drive • "Enhancing Communication services at the University ofIowa. She also begins Oct. 18 on WMUK through Technologies for Vision. Hear- has served as a member and chairperson of World Bank official to ing and Speech" with Lubin ki at 2:15 the Commodity Futures Trading Commis- WMUK-FM (102.1). the University's explore economic changes p.m. Friday. sion. public radio station, will begin its annual A World Bank official will discuss • ''Technologies for Communication Her lecture is being coordinated by the on-air fall fund-raising campaign Satur- the ways different countries have re- in Aging: A Multimedia Tool" with Department of Finance and Commercial day, Oct. 18. sponded to the change from planned to Weinstein at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Law and sponsored by the Visiting Schol- While the sound of this year's drive will market economy in a lecture Wednes- ars and Artists Program. have the usual mix of station personalities, day, Oct. 29. volunteers and phones ringing in the back- Alan H. Gelb, chief economist for the Math scholar to speak ground, there will be one dramatic change. Africa region at the World Bank, will The campaign will be shorter. Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; Contributors: Jeanne M. G.W. Stewart, a leading expert in nu- speak on "The Transition from Plan to Baron, Michael J. Matthews, Julie O. Paavola, Cheryl P. Instead of the usual two-week fall cam- Roland. merical analysis, will present two lectures Market" at 3 p.m. in 3508 Knauss Hall. paign schedule, station leaders have de- Western News (USPS 362·210) is published by the Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24, as part of The free talk is part of the Department ~e~~~~~~~~~~~~~~i~~~~~i the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. cided to reduce the drive to just a single of Economics' 34th annual guest lec- ~~~~=~~~i,Oliver St., Kalamazoo. MI 49008·5165, every other week when classes are in session. Periodicals postage Both talks will begin at 4 p.m. in the Alavi week, wrapping it up on Friday, Oct. 24. paid at Kalamazoo, MI49008-S165. ture-seminar series titled "When Is Tran- Commons Room on the sixth floor of The goal of the drive is $185.000, the same sition Over? Economic Reform in Post- Postmaster: Send address changes to Westem News, amount that was raised in record time dur- ~ ~~fe~t~~~tcu~t:~;, a1~~~~;~: Everett Tower. Communist and Communist Countries." Kalamazoo, 1.1149008·5165. Stewart, a professor of computer sci- ing the 1996 fall campaign. The department co-sponsors the series Western News is distributed without charge to faculty In an effort to move the drive along. the and staff members, retirees and friends oftha University, ence at the University of Maryland at Col- with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Em- and is availab'e at several campus tocations. Many of station has already begun seeking contri- the artides also are available online at www.wmich.edul lege Park, will speak on "Updating and ployment Research in Kalamazoo. wmulnews. Downdating" on Thursday. The talk will butions from previous public radio friends Gelb was the staff director of the Deadline: Items to be consktered for pubatcation shouki and supporters by mail. be submitted to the OffICe of Marketing, Publtc Relations provide an overview of the challenge of 1996 World Development Report on and Communications by 5p.m. Friday the week preced- Fans who'd like to participate in the on- ing tile publication date. Fell 1997 publication dates are: recomputing the solution to a matrix prob- "The Transition from Plan to Market" at Sopt. 4, Sopt. 18, Oct. 2. Oct. 16, Oct. 30, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4. Items may be submined by mail, fax (387-8422) lem after the addition or deletion of data. air phone drive can make their pledge by or e-mail (ruth.stevensOwmich.edu). the World Bank. He will draw on his His second lecture on Friday, "A New calling 7-1021 during the campaign. Con- Otflces that receive too many copies - or too few research for the report in his lecture at copies - are asked to call 387-8400. WMU is an equal Rank Revealing Decomposition," will be tributors may pay by check or by using opportunity/employer/affirmative action instiMion. WMU. part of the Department of Mathematics and MasterCard, VISA or Discover. WMU • WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSIlY Statistics' Fourth Symposium on Matrix employees can make contributions through For more details on these events, AWORlD OF DIFFERENCE Analysis and Applications taking place at payroll deduction. Forms are available from check out the News page on the WMU WMU Oct. 24-25. the station. Web at www.wmich.edu/wmu/news. Western News October 16, 1997 Three Occupational therapy to mark 75th anniversary On campus _ More than 200 people, including alumni the uses of purposeful activity as a means A BRIGHT IDEA - from as far away as Japan, will gather on of preventing, reducing or overcoming VVhen the proverbial campus Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, physical, social and emotional disabilities lightbulb goes on in to mark the 75th anniversary of WMU's in people of all ages. Carl A. Newton's head, Department of Occupational Therapy. The celebration will begin with profes- it most likely concerns Professional workshops, tours of the sional workshops at I p.m. and 3 p.m. an idea for saving en- campus and University clinical facilities, Friday, followed by a reception and tours ergy. Newton is the and a concluding anniversary banquet are of the WMU Unified Clinics in the Univer- University's energy re- part of the celebration to honor the pro- sity Medical and Health Sciences Center. duction manager, op- gram. It was begun in 1922 at what is now Workshops and campus tours on Saturday erating out of the physi- the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, start- will precede the evening banquet at the cal plant's maintenance ing with just two students. Since then, the Radisson Plaza Hotel. services division. Since department has grown into a nationally The featured speaker at the 6:30 p.m. coming to the Univer- recognized force in the field of educating banquet will be Michigan historian and sity nearly two years professional occupational therapists. author Larry Massie of Allegan, who will ago, he's been involved "A planning committee comprised of reflect on the department's "Heritage of in everything from re- current and retired faculty members, ad- Helping." His remarks, which are an ex- placing the lighting sys- ministrators, alumni and students has been pansion of a similar presentation he made tems with more energy working for nearly three years to assure in 1982 at the 60th anniversary celebra- efficient lamps to ex- that this significant milestone will be cel- tion, have been published as a monograph panding the computer ebrated in a manner that highlights the which will be available at the banquet. control system on the distinction the program has brought to Marking the diamond jubilee ofWMU' s heating, ventilating and Kalamazoo and the University," says Dean occupational therapy program has been a air conditioning equipment. Other projects in the works include installing a variety Janet 1. Pisaneschi, health and human ser- year-long effort among professionals across of equipment, from variable frequency drives on fans to occupancy sensors on light vices. "The hard work of those committee the nation. It began with the March meet- switches, designed to conserve energy when rooms are not in use. The bottom line members guarantees that it well be a joy- ing of the Annual Midwest Deans' Occu- result of the work by Newton and many others in the physical plant is that the ous as well as reflective occasion for all pational Research Day that attracted more University's electrical consumption has decreased by 3 percent and steam con- who take part." than 100 researchers and students to the sumption has decreased by 1.5 percent in the last year. "It's a win-win situation," WMU's is one of the nation's oldest WMU campus. Itcontinued with acelebra- Newton says. "VVe save energy and help save ecology." Before joining the VVMU academic programs in occupational therapy tion at the April meeting in Orlando, Fla., staff, Newton worked in the facilities management field in private industry. His and was the first non-teaching education of the American Occupational Therapy family includes two daughters, one of whom is a sophomore here at VVMU. VVhen program at the University. Today it has Association. not at work, Newton enjoys spending time checking out street rods and volunteering 276 graduate and undergraduate students, Those attending the final October cel- as a firefighter in Galesburg/Charleston. (Photo by Neil Rankin) 12 faculty members and modern clinical ebration on campus will include state leg- facilities that serve the community. The islators, representatives from state and na- program trains health care professionals in tional professional associations, represen- Human resources _ tatives from the health care products indus- Personal finance teleconference set Those who are interested in attending try and current and retired faculty mem- To help simplify today's complex fi- should call the WMU benefits office at 7- Bronco Card can be used as bers and administrators. Alumni from the nancial world for individuals so that they 3630 to reserve a space. debit card with FDA link program both before and after it became can make sound investment decisions, the The program will originate from New WMU's so-called "smart" ID card just part of the University will gather to cel- University will broadcast "The Art of In- York and will be moderated by Deborah got smarter. ebrate the anniversary and individual class vesting: Tips from America's Experts," a Roberts, news correspondent for ABC- As of Oct. 15, WMU students, faculty reunions. Returning alumni will include a free live satellite teleconference on per- TV's "20120." In addition to Quinn, other members and staff members can use their 1938 graduate of the program and a group sonal investing from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. panelists include Jerry Farley, president of Bronco Card as a debit card anywhere in of four 1946 alumnae who were the first Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Kirsch Audito- Washburn University and past chairperson the United States where debit cards are WMU graduates after occupational therapy rium of the Fetzer Center. of the National Association of College and accepted for payment in addition to its was formally moved from the hospital to Asset allocation, investment risk and University Business Officers; Chris Farrell, other capabilities. WMU. reward, mutual funds, and retirement plans senior economics and business editor at Bronco Cards can be used as a debit or For more information about the anni- will be some of the subjects discussed. Minnesota Public Radio and regular con- Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card versary celebration, persons should con- Panelists will include well-known finan- tributor to MPR's nationally broadcast when the Bank-Stripe feature is linked to a tact Hazel L. Starcher, health and human cial planning experts and nationally syndi- personal finance program "Sound Money"; First of America"checking account. services, at 7-2654. cated personal finance columnist Jane Martin Leibowitz, vice chairperson and WMU is one of the first universities in Bryant Quinn. TIAA-CREF, a pension chief investment officer, TIAA-CREF; and Michigan whose cards have this feature. system for education and research institu- James Tobin of Yale University, a 1981 Beyond serving as the official Univer- Exchange tions, is sponsoring the program. Nobel laureate in economics. Viewers from sity ID card, the Bronco Card provides FOR SALE - Kenmore full-size micro- The broadcast is open to faculty and across the country will have an opportunity access for its holders to dining and library wave oven, $20. Works fine. Contact staff of WMU, Kalamazoo College and to ask questions during a live call-in seg- services as well as access to buildings. It Jim at 7-4181. Kalamazoo Valley Community College. ment. also can be used as a telephone calling card TIAA-CREF is sponsoring the program and, with its CashChip feature, to pay for in association with the Institute of Certi- services such as laundry, vending and copy Service _ fied Financial Planners, the College and machines. These employees are recognized for landscape services; Albert W. Laaksonen, University Personnel Association and the More information is available at the five, 10, 15,20,25 and 30 years of service off-campus life; Darwin R. Martin, physi- National Association of College and Uni- Bronco Card Center in the Bernhard to the University in October: cal plant-maintenance services; and Kay 1. versity Business Officers. Center's Bronco Mall or by calling 1-800- 30 years - Dorothea I. Barr, political Yeckley, art. 38-SMART. science; LyndaL. Dunkley, physical plant- 25 years - Leonard E. Srackangast, Open enrollment ends Oct. 17 physical plant-building custodial and sup- If you wish to make a change to your port services. health-medical insurance during open en- Jobs _ 20years- WilliamD. Cochran, physi- rollment, the completed forms must be The following list of vacancies is cur- tion should be submitted to the appropriate cal plant-maintenance services; Ann E. submitted to the human resources benefits rently being posted through the Job Oppor- dean or chairperson. Houser, human resources; Patricia A. Keck, office by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. tunity Program by employment services in (R) Assistant/Associate Professor University budgets; James A. Knight, Val- A table outside the benefits office (1310 the Department of Human Resources. Inter- (Tenure Track; Academic Year), 1-30/20, ley II dining service; Lori A. Krum, phys- Seibert Administration Building) contains ested benefits-eligible employees should Construction Engineering and Manage- ics; and Judy A. O'Donnell, registrar's all the necessary forms if you wish to submit a job opportunity transfer applica- ment, 97/98-160, 10/14-10120/97. office. change health-medical plans or add an eli- tion during the posting period, and may (N) Assistant Professor (Tenure Track; 15 years - Susan L. Davis, external gible dependent to your coverage. No ap- contact an employment services staff mem- Academic Year), 1-30, Finance and Com- affairs-development; Robin L. McPherson, pointment is necessary; simply stop by and ber for assistance in securing these posi- mercial Law, 97/98-164, 10/14-10120/97. physical plant-building custodial and sup- complete the appropriate forms. Changes tions. (R) Assistant to the Vice President for port services; and Kim Worden, intercolle- will be effective Nov. 3, and any change in S-OI and S-02 clerical positions are not Research, P-04, Office of the Vice Presi- giate athletics. payroll deduction will begin on the Nov. required to be posted. For persons inter- dent for Research, 97/98-165, 10114-101 10 years - Diane 1. East, physical 25 paycheck. ested in faculty positions, there are open- 20/97. plant-building custodial and support ser- ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- (R) Custodial Supervisor, P-03, Build- vices; Joseph 1. Hulsebus, University com- Award nominations due Oct. 17 ing Custodial and Support Services, 97/98- puting services; Robin A. Miller, Valley I Nominations for the fall 1997 StaffSer- 166, 10/14-10120/97. dining service; Sharlee A. Moyer, physical vice Excellence Awards are due Friday, Alumni board meeting here (N) Assistant Professor (Tenure Track; plant-building custodial and support ser- Oct. 17. Up to 12 individuals will be se- In connection with Homecoming, the Academic Year), 1-30,Industrial and Manu- vices; Mark A. Mundo, Henry/Hoekjel lected from those nominated to receive a 26-member Alumni Association Board of facturing Engineering, 97/98-168, 10/14- Bigelow dining service; Keith A. Pretty, prize of$100 (less taxes) and acommemo- Directors will be conducting its fall meet- 10120/97. vice president for external affairs and gen- rative certificate. Nominations should in- ing on campus Thursday and Friday, Oct. (R) Assistant Professor (Tenure Track; eral counsel; Alice Ransier, blind rehabili- clude as much detail as possible explaining 16-17, in Walwood Hall. Academic Year), 1-30, Mechanical and tation; Kimberlee A. Schafer, intercolle- how the nominee has performed in true Aeronautical Engineering, 97/98-169,101 giate athletics; Laura L. Thompson, con- excellence. The committee will look for 14-10120/97. tinuing education; Matthew J. Tomczak, employees who have far exceeded their Reception set for Salamone Please call the Applicant Information University computing services; and Selena normal job expectations in service to the A reception for Michael F. Salamone, Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date in- D. Walker, physical plant-building custo- University. transportation services, is scheduled for 2 formation on the Job Opportunity Program dial and support services. To make a nomination, send a memo or to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the physical and vacancies available to external appli- Five years - Paul A. Booden, family e-mail message to Anne E. Thompson, plant. He is leaving the University to take cants. and consumer sciences; Cara L. Lieurance, human resources (anne.thompson@w- a position with John Hancock Financial (N) New WMUK; Mary E. Metzler, Burnham din- mich.edu), or contact human resources to Services. The University community is (R) Replacement ing service; and Wendy Weaver, math- obtain a nomination form (7-3620). Win- invited to attend. WMU is an EO/AA employer ematics and statistics. ners will be announced in early November. Four October 16, 1997 Western News Calendar _ The master calendar maintained by the Office of Marketing, Public Relations and Friday, October 24 Communicationsfor use in Western News is available through WMU's home page on the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "A New Rank Revealing Decomposi- World Wide Web. Select University Information and then lookfor the Calendar of Events tion," G.W. Stewart, professor of computer science, the University of Maryland at under the News and Events heading. You can also link directly to the calendar at this College Park, Alavi Commons Room, sixth floor, Everett Tower, 4 p.m. URL: www. wmich. edu/wmu/news/calendar I. html. *Hockey, WMU vs. Ferris State University, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. *(and Oct. 25) Fall concert of dance, Shaw Theatre: Oct. 24, 8 p.m.; and Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16 and 8 p.m. (thru Oct. 16) Hispanic Heritage Month book exhibit, showcases, third floor, Waldo *Concert, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Library. (thru Oct. 30) Exhibition, sculpture by Thomas Koole, Orlando, Fla., artist, Gallery II, Sunday, October 26 Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Faculty recital, Wendy Rose, bassoon, Brad Smith, oboe, and Silvia Roederer, piano, (thru Oct. 30) Exhibition, sculpture by Hubertus von der Goltz,'Berlin, Germany, artist, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Space Gallery, Knauss Hall, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; reception, Monday, October 27 Wednesday, Oct. 22,4-6 p.m. (thru 31) Exhibition, graphic design by Martin Burch and Cris Logan, BFA degree (and Oct. 17) Exhibition, advanced ceramics show, Rotunda and South Galleries, East candidates, Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, Oct. 17,5-8 p.m. Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations "Beyond the Dream" roundtable TuesdaY,October28 luncheon, "What Is White?," Wesley Foundation, noon. Enhancing Teaching with Technology workshop, "Challenges oflnformation Technol- World Food Day teleconference, "World Food Summit: Promises and Prospects," Studio ogy," Stewart Tower conference room, third floor, University Computing Center, C, Dunbar Hall, noon-3 p.m. noon-l p.m.; to register call 7-5430. Enhancing Teaching with Technology workshop, "PowerPoint on the Web," Stewart Teleconference for faculty and staff, "The Art of Investing: Tips from America's Tower conference room, third floor, University Computing Center, noon-l p.m.; to Experts," Kirsch Auditorium, Fetzer Center, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; to register call 7-3630. register call 7-5430. *(thru Nov. 2) Performance, "Stomp,"Miller Auditorium: Oct. 28-30, 7:30p.m.; Oct. 31, Homecoming events, Miller Auditorium: "That's Entertainment" talent show, 7 p.m.; 8 p.m.; Nov. 1,3 and 8 p.m.; and Nov. 2, 3 and 7:30 p.m. and King and Queen Coronation, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 *(and Oct. 17) University Film Series showing, "Prisoner of the Mountains," directed by School of Music Convocation Series concert, Ramon Zupko Gala, Dalton Center Recital Sergei Bodrov, Campus Cinema, Oakland Recital Hall, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Hall, 2 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics in Society lecture, "Humanitarian Intervention, Altruism Economics lecture, "The Transition From Plan to Market," Alan H. Gelb, chief and the Limits of Casuistry," Richard B. Miller, the Finkelstein Fellow and Professor economist, Africa region, the World Bank, 3508 Knauss Hall, 3 p.m. in the Department of Religious Studies, Indiana University, 1130 Schneider Hall, 7:30 Lecture, "Canada: One Nation or 10," Graham P. Hawks, emeritus in history, Lee Honors p.m. 'I College, 7 p.m. *(thru Oct. 19 and Oct. 23-25) University Theatre production, "Frankenstein," Multi- Student recital, AIMS-Graz soloists, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Form Theatre: Oct. 16-18 and 23-25,8 p.m.; and Oct. 19,2 p.m. Thursday, October 30 Friday, October 17 *(thru Nov. 1) University Film Series showing, "Scream," directed by Wes Craven, Homecoming Spirit Day, no classes: Friday Festival, Goldsworth Valley Pond area, Campus Cinema, Oakland Recital Hall, 7 and 9:30 p.m. noon-5 p.m. - Fritter Fest, 2 p.m., and Western Olympics, 3:30 p.m.; Soap Box *Concert, University Jazz Lab Band, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Derby, Gilkinson Avenue, noon. *Admission charged (thru Oct. 19) Women's tennis, Mid-American Conference Invitational, West Hills Athletic Club, 10 a.m. Academic agenda (Continued from page one) _ Reception for Michael F. Salamone, transportation services, physical plant, 2-4 p.m. late. We have no right to remain as a not credit," he said. "And far too many Men's soccer, WMU vs. the University of Akron, WMU Soccer Complex, 3:30 p.m. university if we abandon or compromise graduate students are unable to find neces- Concert, Alumni and University Symphonic Bands, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 6 p.m. our collective soul." sary courses in the sequence and within the Men's and women's basketball "Midnight Madness," University Arena, 10:45 p.m. But Light said he is referring to greater time periods which they need to complete Saturday, October 18 flexibility and responsiveness regarding their degrees and certificates." *Football, WMU vs. Kent State University (Homecoming), Waldo Stadium, 1 p.m. such practices as the delivery of courses, Light called for increased coordination Homecoming events: *Alumni Association brunch, East Ballroom, Bernhard Center, faculty hiring procedures, development and and cooperation between departments and 10:30 a.m.; National Pan-Hellenic Council Marchdown, Miller Auditorium, 5 p.m.; approval of new programs and allocation colleges to make greater flexibility and re- *Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, East Ballroom, Bernhard Center, 6 p.m.; of resources. He used the example of mak - sponsiveness a reality. He said that the selec- Post-Marchdown Dance, Student Recreation Center, 9 p.m. ing access easier for transfer and graduate tion of a successor to Dean James A. Visser, *Hockey, WMU vs. Michigan State University, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. students. continuing education, who is returning to the Men's basketball dunk contest and intrasquad scrimmage, University Arena, midnight. "..Jar too many transfer students do not faculty, and the recommendations of a senate Sunday, October 19 find us clear and definite regarding course committee on continuing education will have Men's soccer, WMU vs. Miami University, WMU Soccer Complex, 1 p.m. equivalencies and what we credit and do an impact on the future direction. He also Concert, University Symphony Orchestra, Miller Auditorium, 2 p.m. cited the need for more recognition of the Women's soccer, WMU vs. Miami University, WMU Soccer Complex, 3 p.m. University's dependence on international stu- Concert, Choral Showcase, Miller Auditorium, 5 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa dents in guiding decisions. Monday, October 20 (Continued from page one) _ "Just as our institutional habits do not *(and Oct. 27) Workshop, "Present Yourself With Impact: Communicate Your Ideas In recommending approval of WMU's manifest our dependence on transfer un- Effectively," Fetzer Center, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; to register call 7-3232. charter, the Committee on Qualifications dergraduates and regional-campus gradu- (thru Oct. 24) Exhibition by BFA candidates: photography by Adam DeKraker, and acknowledged the campuswide commit- ate students, so little about us would indi- painting by Christine Misner; Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; ment to the quality of undergraduate teach- cate the degree to which international stu- reception, Friday, Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m. ing and noted that the University was "ac- dents are important to Western," he said, Tuesday, October 21 claimed for the excellence of its programs noting that about $13 million of the Grantseeking workshop, "Proposal Approval Form," 157 Bernhard Center, noon-I :30 in the liberal arts." University's budget comes from interna- p.m.; to register call 7-8298. Tentative plans are to conduct installation tional students. "That lacuna makes us Concert, University Concert Band, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. ceremonies early in the winter semester and particularly vulnerable as the competition Wednesday, October 22 for the first initiation ceremonies for students becomes ever more intense with each pass- *(and Oct. 23 and 24) Workshop, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," Fetzer to be late in the winter semester. ing year." Center, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; to register call 7-3232. Members of WMU's application com- In closing, Light briefly discussed stu- (thru Nov. I) Exhibition, "My Visit to Planet Earth," Jean Stevens, MFA degree mittee were: John W. Petro, chairperson of dent recruitment. He said that Dean John candidate in painting, Dalton Center Multi-Media Room, Mondays through Satur- mathematics and statistics and of the com- Fraire, admissions, hopes to increase the days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; reception, Saturday, Oct. 25,6-9 p.m. mittee; Laurel A. Grotzinger, University number of new students by 3 percent in Enhancing Teaching with Technology workshop, "Distance Teaching with Video libraries; Arthur R. McGurn, physics; Maria each of the next two years, while Dean Compression," 1062 Kohrman Hall, noon-I p.m.; to register call 7-5430. A. Perez-Stable, University libraries; Dean Shirley Clay Scott, Graduate College, has (and Oct. 23) Slide lecture, Hubertus von der Goltz, Berlin, Germany, sculptor, 2542 Joseph G. Reish, Lee Honors College; an ambitious plan to increase doctoral stu- Knauss Hall, 2 p.m. Judith F. Stone, history; and Camille Vande dent enrollment. School of Music Convocation Series concert, Janacek Chamber Orchestra, Dalton Berg, foreign languages and literatures. "While these two people are our agents, Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. All were selected as members of Phi Beta it is ultimately us in whom students and Women's soccer, WMU vs. Oakland University, WMU Soccer Complex, 3 p.m. Kappa at their undergraduate institutions. their families decide to invest," he said. "I Electrical and computer engineering seminar, "The Expanding Mobius," Timothy Light, Petro noted that other key supporters in believe that we are widely understood to be provost and vice president for academic affairs, 3002 Kohrman Hall, 4 p.m. the project were Haenicke, Light and Dean an excellent institution. I believe that we Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Perspectives on the U.S. Economy," Elise B. Jorgens, arts and sciences. Former are known for, and admired for, our high Susan M. Phillips, member of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, provost Nancy S. Barrett and former arts standards and rigorous academic values. It Brown Auditorium, Schneider Hall, 7 p.m. and sciences dean Douglas P. Ferraro also is that reputation which draws people - *School of Music Dalton Series concert, Janacek Chamber Orchestra, Dalton Center played significant roles in launching and especially our most academically gifted Recital Hall, 8 p.m. guiding the process. students - to us. Thursday, October 23 The other Phi Beta Kappa chapters in "However," he continued, "in today's Master class, Yefim Bronfman, piano, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Michigan and the years of their charters market, we need to combine our mainte- (and Oct. 24) Van Riper Lectures in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Kirsch Audito- are: the University of Michigan (1907); nance of classical virtues with a flexibility rium, Fetzer Center: "Environmental Modifications to Enhance Communication in Albion College (1940); Wayne State Uni- that allows us to adjust to changing cir- Aging," 2:45 p.m. Thursday, and "Enhancing Communication through Technologies versity (1953); Kalamazoo College (1958); cumstances with sufficient speed that we for Vision, Hearing and Speech, 2: 15 p.m. Friday, Rosemary Lubinski, professor of Michigan State University (1968); Hope do not unwittingly encourage qualified stu- communication sciences and disorders, State University of New Yark at Buffalo; and College (1971); and Alma College (1980). dents to select other and much weaker "Technologies for Communication in Aging: A Multimedia Tool," Barbara Weinstein, The other schools receiving charters at schools over us simply because those other professor of audiology, City University of New York, 12:30 p.m. Friday. the 38th Triennial Council were: Hendrix schools appear to be flexible and ready to Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "Updating and Downdating," G.W. College in Arkansas; Lewis and Clark adapt themselves to student needs while Stewart, professor of computer science, the University of Maryland at College Park, College in Oregon; the University of Mary- we appear to be rigid. Alavi Commons Room, sixth floor, Everett Tower, 4 p.m. land of Baltimore County; St. Mary's Col- "If the high regard that others have for *(thru Oct. 25) University Film Series showing, "Waiting for Guffman," directed by lege in Maryland; Spelman College in our academic virtues is matched by their Christopher Guest, Campus Cinema, Oakland Recital Hall, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Georgia; and Willamette University in regard for our flexibility, our agents will *Guest jazz artists recital, the Groov'tet, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Oregon. indeed meet their high goals in recruiting."