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Volume 26, Number 14 www.wmich.edu/wmu/news April 6, 2000 P&G turns patented technology over to WMU paper tech experts While organizations around the nation "At P&G, we're driven by innovation," are encouraging employees to "think out- Brunner said when announcing the gift. side the box," a gift from Procter & Gamble "Each year we invest over $1.7 billion in is encouraging WMU researchers to take a research and development, and are awarded look at the box itself. about 3,000 patents. We currently have Consumer product giant P&G an- over 25,000 patents in our portfolio. Very nounced March 30 a donation of rights to simply, we invent more innovative tech- more than 100 pending global patents for nologies than we can develop. Enhanced Paperboard Technology to the "WMU's paper technology program is Paper Technology Foundation Inc. at the uniquely qualified to bring this packaging University. technology to market quickly. Since P&G P&

Postmaster: Send address changes to Western News, Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs simply 'Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Pi- Office of University Relations. Western Michigan Uni· versity, 1201 Oliver St.. Kalamazoo. MI 49008·5165. to write a new composition for the Verdehr ano.' But it's going to have a better name Trio, an internationally known resident than that." Obituary __ Western News is distributed without charge to faculty and staff members, retirees and friends of the Uni· versity, and is available at several campus locations. faculty ensemble in the Michigan State The award from the council comes Evelyn A. Monroe, a longtime staff Many of the articles also are available online at member in the Career Planning and Place- www.wmich.edu/wmulnews. University School of Music. The Verdehr shortly after Curtis-Smith chalked up his ment Office at WMU, died March II in Deadline: Items to be considered for publication should Trio features violin, clarinet and piano and 23rd consecutive American Society of be submitted to the Office of University Relations by 5 is named after its pianist, Walter Verdehr. Composers, Authors and Publishers Award. Kalamazoo. She was 74. p.m. Friday the week preceding the publication date. Monroe was assistant to the director of Winter 2000 publication dates are: Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Curtis-Smith currently is writing the ASCAP awards, valued at $1,500, are pre- Feb. 3. Feb. 17. March 9, March 23 and April 6. Items the Placement Office at the time of her may be submitted by mail, fax (387·8422) or e·mail piece, which should be finished by sum- sented annually to assist and encourage . retirement in 1982. She had been a mem- mer. One movement of the composition, writers of serious music. An independent Offices that receive too many copies - or too few ber of the WMU staff since 1954, serving copies - are asked to call 387·8400. WMU is an equal entitled "Largo with a Twist," will be opportunity/employer/affirmative action institution. panel of music authorities selects winners in a variety of capacities. Prior to joining performed by the trio in May in East Lan- based on the value of their catalogs of the WMU staff, she had been a public sing. The entire work is to be premiered original compositions and the performances school teacher in Dundee and Mattawan. (f) WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY during the 2000-200 I performance sea- of those works in areas not surveyed by the The South Bend native earned a son. society. bachelor's degree from WMU in 1947. Western News April 6, 2000 Three Finals Finish will help students 'get in gear' On campus _ Members of the faculty, staff and ad- guest pass to the recreation center. ministration are being asked to "get in Members of the University and A PERFECT FIT - gear" and help out at the 2000 Finals Finish Kalamazoo community who are not able to Everyday,LisaJ. Walker from 8 p.m. to midnight Monday, April 17, donate their time are invited to make a helps students in the and Tuesday, April 18, in the Student Rec- financial donation to the program. Donors Colleges of Health and Human Services and Fine reation Center. contributing $25 or more also will be re- Arts find the right jobs. The program, which has a bike race warded with a Finals Finish T-shirt and a And if anyone should guest pass to the recreation center. theme this year, allows students to use the know a perfect job, it's center as a late-night study and recreation To volunteer, use the "blue book" sent Walker. As the assistant area for the first two days of winter final to faculty and staff members through cam- director of career and exams. Partially funded by the Campus pus mail or call Seth at 7-3759 or Jennifer student employment, Activities Board, it is being sponsored by Fager at 7-3487. Walker'sjob requires the the Presidential Spirit Committee along sensitivities of a social with several WMU departments and em- worker, the abilities of a ployee organizations. counselor, an under- "This can be a hectic, stressful time for standing of the health Zest for life_ care field and a back- students," says Amy 1. Seth, University Beginning May I, those working out at ground in fine arts. As a Recreation Programs and Facilities. "We West Hills Athletic Club will notice some- former social worker with want to help them review, relax and revive thing of a "racquet" as Phase I of its reno- a master's degree in so they can successfully ride through the vation plans gets under way. counselor education and last finals week of the academic year." Renovations will include moving the counseling psychology The Student Recreation Center will be fitness area, the basketball court and the from WMU and an Alma College graduate who attended school on a theatre and offering students study rooms, a computer jogging track to the front left three tennis performance scholarship, Walker seems tailor made for her post. "My skills work lab and open recreation facilities as well as courts, which wiIIbecome a double-decked really well in this job," she admits. "I wanted to work with college students and love snacks, massages, promotional items and area with an elevator. Improvements will human services. I wanted to give back what I received as a student. This allows me prizes. Members of WMU's faculty, staff result in one large cardiotheatre, tempera- to use a lot of my background." Walker says that even though the career opportunities and administration volunteer to cover shifts ture-controlled fitness area, soundproof for students in such divergent colleges are quite different, it keeps her job challenging. "In ajob search, health and human services students need to do resumes, interviews during the facility's extended operating aerobic studio, and additional space and equipment. Phase I completion is sched- and have internships along the way during their college experience," she says. "In hours. The newest partner for Finals Finish uled for Sept. I. fine arts, the students audition and create portfolios and a lot of it is based on who is Waldo Library, which will be open until Phase II and Phase III will follow with you know. It is much more competitive. My job is to help students see how their skills 3 a.m. on April 17 and 18. renovations to the rest of the club. These are transferable to other areas in addition to those they studied. In general, I try Seth says volunteers are asked to sign targeted sites will include the lobby, tennis to help students prepare for life after WMU." This year, Walker was additionally up on either Monday or Tuesday for a two- courts, and service desk. These remodel- challenged by undertaking the daunting role of organizing WMU's Feb. 2 Career hour block of time from 8 to 10 p.m. or 10 ing plans are currently being displayed at Fair, which brought 178 employers together with more than 2,500 students. A p.m. to midnight. Those volunteering will the club. West Hills will remain open dur- native of Fenton, Mich., Walker married her high school sweetheart, Tim, after receive a free Finals Finish T-shirt and a ing the renovation period. college and they moved to Kalamazoo so he could pursue a degree in aeronautical engineering at WMU. In keeping with his passion for aeronautics, the Walkers' 3 1/2 year old daughter, Amelia, is named in honor of the famed pilot, Amelia Human resources _ Earhart. In addition to pictures of her daughter, Walker's office is decorated with her watercolor paintings, a "fantasy hobby" she'd like to pursue if she had free time. "Verbal Judo -The Gentle Art of Per- Public Safety, as she shares techniques that Also in her office is a collection of stuffed lizards of various sizes, colors and shapes. suasion" is session topic can help you deal with a person who is Walker won't reveal why, but her nickname since college has been "Lizard." "It Judo embraces the principles of bal- upset during a Lunch & Learn session from was a nickname given to me and then I just sort of adopted it," she explains. (Photo ance, leverage and self-defense. These same noon to I p.m. Thursday, April 13, in 157 by Neil Rankin) principles can be used in your personal Bernhard Center. interactions at home or work. Dedow will explore tools to help you Join Detective Carol Dedow, WMU defuse verbal confrontations and potential Volunteers sought for to help with two sports violence and, instead, generate voluntary compliance. This effective and gentle art camps for visually impaired teen athletes of persuasion is a life skill that you'll call The 13th Annual Sports Education Eighty blind and visually impaired WebWatch_ on over and over again. • A new Web site for the Business Camps for Youths with Visual Impairments young athletes will converge on the cam- Arrive on time to claim a seat. Those are ready to blast off. Now what's needed puses of the Michigan Schools for the Technology and Research Park went online attending are welcome to bring a lunch. April I. Included are a site map and pre- are some volunteers to help man the launch- Deafand Blind in Flint from April30-May liminary renderings of what the park may ing pad. 2 and WMU from May 3-6. look like when completed. More informa- Athletes will range from 10-16 years tion will be added later. Visit the new site Service _ old and will work on a broad spectrum of at: The following employees are recognized IS years-Janice B. Bailey, public skills, from running, jumping and throw- for 20, IS, 10 and five years of service to safety; Ruth M. Doty, Henry-Hoekje- ing, to more advanced competitive sports the University during April. Bigelow dining service; Dora L. Secondi, and recreation skills, including wrestling, • You can do a site-specific search of 20 years- Vicki L. Cox, physical plant- physical plant-building custodial and sup- swimming, gymnastics, goal ball, bowl- WMUlNews, which allows you to search administrative services; Judy K. Dinda, port services; Robin L. Verhage, physical ing, and track and field. more than 1,700 university news releases physical plant-building custodial and sup- plant-landscaping and grounds mainte- Organizers are looking for anyone who by keyword. Look in the left column of any port services; Sandra A. Khan, Interna- nance; and Brian J. Vermeulen, power plant. enjoys children or sports to carry out a of the main pages in WMU News, and click tional Student Services; Norma J. Lockway, 10 years-George A. Boston, Univer- variety tasks from coaching to dorm coun- on "Search WMU News." You can find Henry-Hoekje-Bigelow dining service; and sity libraries; James M. Brown, physical seling, sports skills instruction, guiding WMU/News at: Roger K. Mills, physical plant-building plant-building maintenance services; athletes to events, keeping score and run- custodial and support services. Raymond V. Kezenius, campus planning; ning errands. Anita R. Knight, University budgets; Wil- Especially needed are dorm counse- liam J. Merrow, science studies; Yolanda lors, runners, track and field athletes, swim- C. Mihalko, Office of the Vice President mers, gymnasts, wrestlers, aerobics lead- Fall 2000 is target time for implementation for Information Technology; Patricia ers and lifeguards. Nelson, philosophy; Linda Opalewski, lo- Those interested should call or e-mail Paul Ponchillia, 7-3449, , or Susan Ponchillia, 7- work on designing the University' s new which positions, or how many positions. sions; and Donald VanderRoest, physical 3450, .Be pay and performance sy terns, and re- will have equity adjustments. Supervi- plant-building maintenance services sure to include a description of the specific ports that the target date for implemen- sors can help keep the Comp 2000 Five years-Rita V. Glass, Center for skills you possess. tation is fall 2000. project-and pay adjustments-on Disability Services. Traditionally, the University imple- schedule by submitting annual perfor- ments annual mance ap- pay adjust- praisals on ments some- time. Perfor- Jobs time during mance ap- The following list of vacancies is cur- Re-post, P-06, Grants & Contracts, 98/99- fall semester. praisals for rently being posted through the Job Op- 550,4/4-4/10/00 COMP clerical/tech- Thisyear,em- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY portunity Program by employment ser- (R) Senior Associate Dean, Re-post, ployees could nical and pro- vices in the Department of Human Re- Z, Graduate College, 99/00-1206, 4/04-4/ have as many fessional/ sources. Interested benefits-eligible em- 10/00 as three factors affect that first pay- technical/administrative employees are ployees should submit a job opportunity (R) Coordinator-Services for Students check after implementation-the an- due Friday, June 2. Appraisals for aca- transfer application during the posting pe- with Learning Disabilities/Advisor, P- nual pay adjustment, the retroactive demic-year and 10-month employees riod, and may contact an employment ser- 04, Center for Academic Support Programs, portion of the annual pay adjustment to should be completed before the last day vices staff member for assistance in secur- 99/00-1207, 4/04-4/ I0/00 July I, and an equity adjustment that of work for the fiscal year. Watch your ing these positions. (R) Secretary III, Re-post, S-06, De- may result from the implementation of mail for a memo outlining performance S-OIand S-02 clerical positions are not velopment Office, 99/00-1248, 4/04-4/10/ the new market-based compensation appraisal procedures. required to be posted. For persons inter- 00 ystem. ested in faculty positions, there are open- (R) Custodian, M I/M2, Physical Plant- Compensation 2000 is the University's project to design and implement new compensation and ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- Building Support Services, 99/00-1255,4/ performance management ystems for clerical, technical, professional and administrative staff. Towers tion should be submitted to the appropriate 4-4/10/00

Perrin is the firm providing professional consulting services 10 human resources for the project. dean or chairperson. R = Replacement (R) Manager, Grants & Contracts, WMU is an EO/ AA employer Four April 6, 2000 Western News Craig tapped to become P&G gift (Continued from page one) _ assistant general counsel state's workforce, making it the fourth- "In the case of Enhanced Paperboard, largest industry in the state. by donating the patents to WMU, the tech- Carrick D. Craig, an attorney pecializ- Updated According to Thomas Joyce, chairper- nology will be developed faster than if it ing in higher educa- son of paper and printing science and engi- were licensed," said Brunner. "In fact, we tion law, has joined neering, Enhanced Paperboard Technol- want to be one ofWMU' s first customers." every day the Office of the ogy could have a significant impact on the Brunner noted there are "dozens and General Counsel at paper industry and will enhance WMU's dozens of fine universities and research the University as as- of the year, global reputation. In addition, the work institutions" to whom the company could sistant general coun- sel. could lead to new ties with papermakers, have donated the technology. To find the chemical suppliers and equipment manu- perfect fit, he said, an independent expert available In his new role, facturers. One of the initiative's other ma- was hired to conduct an intensive search Craig will provide jor effects, he said, will be its impact on and recommend the best university candi- legal counsel and everywhere student recruiting. date to develop and commercialize the assistance to the "The revenue that will eventually be technology quickly. Universityadminis- Craig realized from this P&G technology dona- "We couldn't be happier to find this in the world. tration, faculty and tion will be used to enhance our scholar- well-deserving university just a state away staff in all areas of the law. ship funding," Joyce said. "I can think of from our world headquarters," Brunner Previousl y, Craig was a shareholder and nothing I'd like to see more than having said. "Western Michigan University clearly partner of Green, Green, Adams, Palmer & 100 full-ride scholarships to offer to tal- is at the cutting edge of paper science in the Craig, an Ann Arbor law firm which spe- Have you checked ented students headed for careers in the world today." cializes in academic, civil rights and em- paper industry." ployment matters. Primarily representing About Procter & Gamble the news today? plaintiffs, he tried numerous cases to con- Other innovations to find new homes P&G markets more than 300 brands to clusion, recently securing a $1.3 million The March 30 announcement, Brunner nearly five billion consumers in more than verdict in an employment discrimination said, is an example of Procter & Gamble's 140 countries. These brands include Crest, case. Craig also served as an associate long-term strategic initiative to open its Tide, Pantene, Pampers, Oil ofOlay, Vicks attorney with three other east Michigan technology vault. P&G uses independent and Pringles. P&G, which has its head- law firms and as a staff attorney with Citi- experts to match the best technologies with quarters in Cincinnati, has operations in 70 zens Insurance Company of America. @)wmU/news the best partners. Some technologies, he countries and employs more than 110,000 Craig earned a bachelor's degree in noted, will be donated and others will be people. In fiscal year 1998-99, its sales www.wmich.edu/wmu/news English from Adrian College and his law licensed or sold. were $38 billion. degree from Wayne State University Law School. Calendar _ The master calendar maintained by the Office of University Relations for use in Wednesday, April 12 Western News is available through WMU's home page on the World Wide Web. Select Softball doubleheader vs. Oakland, Ebert Field, 3 p.m. WMU News and then look for Calendar of Events. You can also link directly to the Thursday, April 13 calendar at . Perf ormance,U" nIversIty Trombone Choir, directed by Steve Wolfinbarger, Dalton Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Lecture, Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, "The Ethics of Intervention in Thursday, April 6 Processes of Intercultural Communication," William Santiago-Valles, Institute for Exhibition (through April 7), BFA Show, photography by Kristen Field and Kiera the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, 210 Bernhard Center, 7 p.m. Kaechele, Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, April 14 reception, April 7, 5-7 p.m. Third Annual Educational Technology Coordinators Conference, Fetzer Center, Exhibition (through April 14), "NeXT Step," mixed media by Grazyna M. Wolska, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gallery II, Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.\ Open house, Virtual Learning Lab, Center for Teaching and Learning, 3310 Sangren, Softball doubleheader vs. Notre Dame, Ebert Field, 3 p.m. 11 a.m.-I p.m. Lecture, Global Business Lecture Series, "Dana Corporation: A Global Leader in the Women's tennis vs. Ball State, Sorenson Courts, I p.m. Automotive Supply Industry," William Hoenes, vice president, Dana Corp.'s Global Softball vs. Eastern Michigan, Ebert Field, 3 p.m. Heavy Axle and Brake Division, 1120 Schneider Hall, 4 p.m. Retirement reception for Pat Conolly, Haworth College of Business, 2150 Schneider Lecture, Medieval Institute and Richard Rawlinson Center, "The Virgin Mary and Her Hall, 3-5 p.m. Texts in Late Anglo-Saxon England," Mary Clayton, University College, Dublin, *Film showing (through April 16), Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke," Campus Emeriti Room, Walwood Hall, 4:30 p.m. Cinema, Oakland Recital Hall: Friday and Saturday, April 14and 15,7 and 9:30 p.m.; Meeting, Faculty Senate, Fetzer Center, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 16,2:30 and 5 p.m. GCII (Gold Company II) annual spring concert, vocal jazz, Dalton Center Recital Hall, Performance (and April 15), New Sounds 2000, School of Music, Multi-Media Room, 8p.m. Dalton Center, 8 p.m. Friday, April 7 *Performance, Kalamazoo Symphony season finale, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. APAlPSSO luncheon, "Your Recipe for Success," North Ballroom, Bernhard Center, Saturday, April 15 II :30 a.m.-I :30 p.m. Women's tennis vs. Bowling Green, Sorenson Courts, I p.m. Public presentation, College of Fine Arts dean candidate Margaret Merrion, Ball State Baseball doubleheader vs. Eastern Michigan, Hyames Field, I p.m. University, 1110 Dalton Center, II a.m.-noon. Softball doubleheader vs. Eastern Michigan, Ebert Field, I p.m. Women's tennis vs. Eastern Michigan, Sorenson Courts, 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16 Softball doubleheader vs. Akron, Ebert Field, 2 p.m. Baseball doubleheader vs. Eastern Michigan, Hyames Field, I p.m. Lecture, American Studies Program winter lecture, "Freedom's Bitter Taste: Frederick Performance, University Symphony Orchestra, 41 st annual Concerto Concert featuring Douglass' Personal Narratives and the Heroic Slave," Leonard Neufeldt, professor of the Concerto Competition winners and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Miller Audi- American studies, Purdue University, Lee Honors College Lounge, 3:30-5 p.m. torium, 3 p.m. Open house, Fourth Annual GradART Open House, East Hall, 6-9 p.m. *Film showing (through April 9), David Lynch's "The Straight Story," Campus Cinema, Monday, April 17 Oakland Recital Hall: Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Exhibition (through April 21), BFA Show, ceramics by Kristen Henning, Rotunda April 9, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Gallery, East Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, April 21, 5-7 p.m. Performance, Collegiate Singers, conducted by Joe Miller, Dalton Center Recital Hall, Exhibition (through April 21), BFA Show, sculpture by Jim Garrison, South Gallery, East Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, April 21,5 to 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Dance concert (and April 8), Annual Student Dance Concert, Orchesis Student Dance Tuesday, April 18 Society, Studio B, Dalton Center; Friday, 8 p.m. and Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Softball doubleheader vs. Northern Illinois, Ebert Field, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 Retirement reception for Richard Snyder, main stage, Miller Auditorium, 4-6 p.m. *Pow wow (and April 9), 11th Annual WMU Native American Pow Wow, "Handing Thursday, April 20 Down Tradition into the New Millennium," University Arena, II a.m.-9 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting, Bernhard Center. Meeting times TBA. Women's tennis vs. Toledo, Sorenson Courts, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Baseball doubleheader vs. Bowling Green, Hyames Field, 1 p.m. Winter semester ends. Softball doubleheader vs. Kent, Ebert Field, I p.m. Commencement, Miller Auditorium: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Sunday, April 9 Haworth College of Business, and College of Health and Human Services, 9 a.m.; Golf, Bronco Invitational, The Moors, Portage. College of Aviation, College of Education and General University Studies, noon; and Baseball doubleheader vs. Miami, Hyames Field, noon. College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine Arts, 2:30 p.m. Women's tennis vs. Marquette, Sorenson Courts, I p.m. Women's track, Western Michigan Quadrangular Meet, Kanley Track. Guest artist recital, Marc Dickman, euphonium, Dalton Recital Hall, 4 p.m. Baseball doubleheader vs. Central Michigan, Hyames Field, I p.m. Monday, April 10 Men's tennis vs. Ball State, Sorenson Courts, I p.m. Golf, Bronco Invitational, The Moors, Portage. Tuesday, Apri I 25 Public presentation, College of Fine Arts dean candidate Ray Thorburn, Northland Baseball vs. Notre Dame, Hyames Field, 7:30 p.m. Polytechnic, New Zealand, 1021 Brown Hall, 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 27 Exhibition (through April 14), BFA Show, graphic design by Eric Rumsey, Matt Siegrist Women's tennis (through April 29), Mid-American Conference championships, Sorenson and Nicole Speigl, Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Courts. reception, Friday, April 14,5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Concert, 21 st annual Music Therapy Clinic Concert, Dalton Recital Hall, 7 p.m. *Concert, Gilmore Keyboard Festival opening concert, Andre Watts, Miller Audito- Tuesday, April 11 rium, 8 p.m. *Workshop (and April 18 and 25), "Interaction Management: Tactics for Effective Monday, May 1 Leadership," Fetzer Center, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; call 7-3232 to register. Spring session begins. 26th Conference on Senior Engineering Design Projects, College of Engineering and Tuesday, May 2 Applied Sciences seniors, Bernhard Center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m .. Softball doubleheader vs. Detroit, Ebert Field, 2 p.m. Retirement reception for Lewis Carlson, James Ferreira and Dale Porter, history, the Oaklands, 4-6 p.m. *Admission charged