WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 21, Number 7 October 13, 1994 WMU campus is the place to go during Homecoming activities Oct. 16-22 WMU alumni, students, faculty, staff and 19-21, "noonz tents" will be set up outside information and reservations, persons may Immediately following the fritter fest, friends will find a campus full of fun, near the Bernhard Center, the Promenade contact the Shaw Theatre ticket office at 7- students may take part in the Western excitement and spirit during the University's tent near the sundial, the Fountain Plaza by 6222. Olympics, also at the pond area. Teams will Homecoming celebration Oct. 16-22. Miller Auditorium and Schneider Hall. A "Bronco Excitement," a pep rally packed challenge each other in such events as the bat The theme for this year, "Oh, The Places variety of activities to increase the awareness with live performances, surprise appearances spin, orange pass, raw egg toss, white bubble We'll Go," is based on aDr. Seuss book. The and spirit of Homecoming, along with and spirit, will begin at8 p.m. Thursday in the gum find and tug-of-war. theme was chosen to represent the kinds of refreshments and balloons, will be provided University Arena. One lucky member of the The olympics will by followed by the travel and adventures WMU students will from II :30 a.m. to I p.m. audience will receive a $300 gift certificate Twister competition at 4 p.m. at the pond encounter intheir lives. A campuswide talent show called "That's from Kalamazoo Travel, compliments of area. Two-person teams will compete in the WIDR-FM. popular game that requires flexibility and Nationally known comedian Cary coordination. Long will preside over the free Alumni registration, Homecoming event, which will include the hospitality and an alumni locator service will semifinals for Homecoming be available from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 king and queen. The top three men a.m. to noon Saturday. Friday's alumni- and women receiving votes by the related activities will take place inthe McKee The first event of Entertainment" will take place at 7 p.m. student body will be asked to attend and Alumni Center in Walwood Union on East the Homecoming week is the annual "Victory Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Miller Auditorium. answer a question. The men and women with Campus. Saturday's activities will be on the Run" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Kanley The event, sponsored by the Student Alumni the top three combined scores will be named second floor lobby of the Bernhard Center. Track. The run-walk-jog-a-thon is sponsored Association, provides students with the to the Homecoming Court. The king and Alumni are invited to stop by and receive by the special events department of the opportunity to be inthe spotlight and compete queen will be announced at the rally. information about Homecoming, former Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. The for prizes. Friday, Oct. 21, will be a day of fun and classmates, roommates and friends, and event raises funds for the division, and Immediately following the talent show, non-stop Homecoming activities at WMU. various reunion activities. provides an opportunity for members of Miller Auditorium will feature the fast-paced The annual Soap Box Derby will begin at 2 Friday evening events will begin at 7 p.m. organizations inside or outside the University action movie, "Speed," starring Keanu Reeves p.m. Friday on Gilkison Avenue in front of at the intramural fields near the Goldsworth to raise money for their group. For more and SandraBullockat9:30 p.m. The Campus the Sindecuse Health Center. The racing Valley III residence hall complex with the information, persons should call 7-8606. Activities Board is sponsoring the event. machines are built by students and must meet spirit banner competition. The "Yell Like The Sunday events will conclude with a Admission is free to all students, faculty and certain specifications and be registered. Hell" chant will be next, followed by a performance by WMU' svocaljazz ensemble, staff. Trophies will be awarded to winners in the ftreworks gala at 9 p.m. Gold Company, at 5:30 p.m. on the Bronco The Homecoming activities will continue "racin' car" and "funny car" divisions. Also at 7 p.m. Friday, the WMU women's Mall center stage in the Bernhard Center. as the WMU hockey team takes on the The "Fritter Fest" also will begin at 2 p.m. volleyball team will challenge Mid-American At 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, the WMU University of Waterloo at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday at the Goldsworth Valley Pond area. Conference rival Bowling Green State gospel choir will perform inthe Dalton Center Oct. 20, in Lawson Ice Arena. The fest is a Homecoming tradition that University at the University Arena. Recital Hall. The concert will feature choirs The musical, "Guys and Dolls," will be challenges four-person teams to see how The evening will continue with the and gospel groups from West Michigan performed at 8 p.m. Thursday at Shaw many donuts they can eat in two minutes. celebration's newest event, "Players Ball churches as well as individual artists. Theatre. The production runs through Oct. Prize money and T-shirts will be awarded to From Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 22, with performances at 8 p.m. For ticket the top three teams. (Continued on page four) Founding director envisions healthy future for new School of Nursing Bernardine M. Lacey, the new director of of the American Academy of Nursing in the recently established School of Nursing, 1990, received a Distinguished Alumni has a vision for the future direction of the Award from Georgetown University in 1993 school, and of nursing itself. and eamed the Pearl McIver Public Health That vision has moved one step closer to Nurse Award from the American Nurses reality with the approval Sept. 30 of the Association in 1994. Her degrees are from appointment of three nursing faculty members Georgetown, Howard and Columbia by the Board of Trustees. universities. "It's called community-focused nursing," "We're truly fortunate to have recruited says Lacey, whose appointment as the someone of the caliber and stature of Dr. founding director of the school was effective Lacey," says Dean Janet I. Pisaneschi, health Sept. 6. "While the hospital will remain a and human dervices. "We're also fortunate vital setting, we know that other settings in to have attracted an experienced group of the community are very relevant to primary faculty members to help establish the school." care and the promotion of health." The three new nursing faculty members Nursing students will be provided ex- are: Lenore L. Anderson and Patricia J. perience in settings such as independent Broten, both assistant professors; and Diane clinics, nursing homes, schools, homeless B. Hamilton, associate professor. shelters, public housing, churches that set up Anderson has experience in nursing clinics and the home, she says. education and a background in cultural "All ofthis is moving nursing into a very anthropology. In addition, she is a practicing different arena," she says. "It's moving the pediatric nurse practitioner and brings a nursing practitioner into the community unique perspective on children as well as NURSING EDUCATORS - The founding members of the School of Nursing met where the people are, and that's very exciting." independent and collaborative nursing to the recently to discuss the school's new community-focused curriculum. With director In many of those settings, Lacey says, the school. Bernardine M. Lacey, standing, are, seated from left, faculty members Lenore L. emphasis is on the prevention of illness, the She most recently served as a nurse practi- Anderson, Diane B. Hamilton and Patricia J. Broten. The school is part of the College promotion of health and health education. tioner at the Community Medical Center in of Health and Human Services. And it's happening in the midst of increasing Kalamazoo. She has taught at Grand Valley pressure from the public for more involvement "We'll be involving faculty members from Washington, D.C., where she was assistant State University and the University of in its own health care. physical therapy, physician assistant, professor and director of the Homeless Project Texas and was a staff nurse at the Cardinal "You see this self care movement in the occupational therapy, speech pathology and in the College of Nursing at Howard Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children increasing amount of literature addressing audiology, and social work in our program," University. She also held adjunct in St. Louis. nutrition, stress and exercise," Lacey says. Lacey says. appointments in the schools of nursing at the Broten, former dean of nursing at Nazareth "This requires health care professionals to be "We want our students to understand the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins College, has many years of experience in more sensitive to people's concerns." collaboration and partnership between the University. undergraduate nursing education, especially That leads Lacey into another important many professionals beyond those of the nurse She has served as an adviser to the in registered nurse programs. She part of her vision, the concept of teamwork. and the physician," she says. 'The curriculum President's Task Force on Health Care demonstrated her creative approaches to "The whole idea is to have interdisciplinary, is grounded in the needs of the community Reform and to the Clinton/Gore Transition education when she helped students complete multidisciplinary teams of allied health and will address the patterns of individuals, Team Task Group on Health Delivery. She their nursing degrees after the college professionals, working together," she says. families and communities in holistic ways. also has worked as a consultant to the W.K. announced it would close. At WMU, that means involving faculty "We want to extend and expand the whole Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek and as She served as associate chief of staff for members from other departments in the concept of the team in the delivery of primary an adviser to the International Council of education and acting chief oflibrary services College of Health and Human Services and health care to people, wherever they may be Nurses. at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical from elsewhere in the University as well as in the community," she adds. The author of many articles for profes- Center. At Nazareth, she was a professor, turning to expertise in the profession and in Lacey brings an impressive set of cre- sional journals, Lacey has been recognized the community. dentials to her task. She came to WMU from with several awards. She was named a fellow (Continued on page two) Two October 13, 1994 Western News Presidents Council part of Serving as loaned executive an eye-opening experience coalition opposing Proposal A Jean R. Pitts, alumni relations, is no LENDING A HAND A diverse coalition of groups has an- stranger to working with volunteers, but she TO UNITED WAY nounced the organization of a committee to says her current assignment as a loaned -Jean Pitts, alumni oppose Proposal A on the Nov. 8 statewide executive for the Greater Kalamazoo United relations, is this ballot. Way campaign has opened her eyes to a year's loaned execu- Proposal A asks voters whether they want whole new world of community service. tive from WMU to to call a convention in 1995 to write a new Pitts is one of 15 area executives loaned the Greater Kalama- constitution for the state of Michigan. The by their employers to work on the annual zoo United Way question automatically appears on the ballot campaign. She and her fellow loaned campaign. She and every 16 years. In 1978, when the question executives began work on Aug. 29 and will 14 other area work- last appeared, it was defeated by a margin of continue until Nov. II, the day after the $6.6 ers were loaned by nearly three to one. million campaign concludes. their employers for The committee, called Michigan Citizens "Basically, my job at the University is an ll-week stint on to Keep Our Constitution, is made up of such working with volunteers," Pitts says of her the campaign trail. groups as the League of Women Voters, the role as assistant director of alumni relations. Pitts says she is Michigan State AFL-CIO, the Michigan "This has been a good experience inthe sense enjoying using her Education Association, the Michigan that I've been able to overlap and build on skillsinworkingwith Chamber of Commerce, the Kalamazoo that experience and use it to benefit the volunteerstohelpthe County Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. It's also been an experience that community cam- Presidents Council of State Universities of has made me much more aware of the services paign meet its $6.6 Michigan, Richard y. St. John, chairperson of the supported by the campaign and made me million goal. aware of what would not be available in the I WMU Board of Trustees, informed his board community without the support of the United colleagues of the Presidents Council's Way." position and the formation of the coalition at The loaned executive program, she says, the board's meeting Sept. 30 in Detroit. helps keep the cost of raising those supporting "One thing all our organizations agree on funds to a minimum. Pitts points out that 90 the first of four to six campaign presentations workers on any shift, she says, "getting your is this," said Lynn Larson, vice president of percent of the funds raised will go to the 57 to employee groups at some of the area's days and nights mixed up is practically the MEA. "There is not a compelling reason local agencies that receive United Way leading firms. She and another loaned guaranteed." in 1994 that justifies a wholesale re-write of support. Because the employers of the loaned executive share oversight of the individual To prepare for the rigors of the campaign, the current constitution." executives still pay their salaries during the campaign efforts at "The Top 12," a group of the loaned executives went through a week A spokesperson for another committee campaign, the effort gets top-notch campaign firms and organizations that are expected to of orientation that included work on member, Howard Kelly, legislative counsel workers without having to use United Way contri bute about 30 percent of the campaign's presentation skills as well as a thorough of the Michigan Farm Bureau, said it would funds to pay them. goal. That group includes WMU, General grounding in the work of local agencies that cost the state $24 million to hold a For Pitts, a typical day on the campaign Motors Corp., First of America Bank Corp., benefit from United Way funds. The constitutional convention. That would include trail starts at6 a.m. with a stop at United Way Old Kent Bank, Eaton Corp. and Abex- executives also were encouraged to identify elections to select delgates, staff and support offices to blow up balloons and gather NWL Aerospace Co. the ways in which United Way agencies had personnel, office and meeting space, and campaign literature. Then she's off to give Since such presentations can target touched their own lives. convention operations, To better understand the workings and "Our current constitution is now only 30 importance of United Way agencies, the years old," said Karen Holcomb-Merrill, Teaching device selected asfinalist for award executives spent some time during their executive director of Common Cause of An executive game developed by WMU are using the simulation on campus, orientation week serving meals at Ministry Michigan, another committee member. "It is faculty members has been named one of four ''The program is designed so that every with Community, a local shelter, and helping asound document. When changes are needed, finalists for the I994 Instructional Innovation decision will impact another decision, which fund-raisers at that agency produce candles the current processes for proposing and Award given by the Decision Sciences emulates the real world," Lyth says. "For sold to help support their year-round efforts. adopting amendments are sufficient." Institute. example, you have to order raw materials in When she finishes her United Way stint at The committee also announced the re- "Demonstrating Interfunctional Team- order to manufacture more product. You the close of the campaign, Pitts says she'll sults of a recent statewide voter survey it work in the Classroom: Integrating En- have to think about lead time and production have some new skills and a new perspective commissioned on Proposal A. When asked if gineering and Business Students Through an planning," on her work. they would vote for the call for a new Executive Game" was submitted by David Bringelson adds that students "find it "It's been a great experience working as convention, 32 percent of those interviewed M. Lyth and Liwana S. Bringelson, industrial challenging when they have to put self-in- part of a team with executives from the said yes; 36 percent said no; and 32 percent engineering, by Robert F. Reck, marketing, terest aside and make a decision based on largest companies in town," she says. "It was were undecided. and by Robert Landeros, management. what is good for the whole company." challenging and gave me a chance to enhance "Historically, ballot proposals that end up Twenty-three entries were submitted. The The simulation was funded by a $19,920 my own skills and abilities." being passed start out with polling numbers four finalists will compete for the award grant from the National Consortium for over 60 percent," said Robert LaBrant, vice Nov. 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Technology in Business as part of a national president for political affairs and general WMU's interactive computer simulation initiative to integrate college curricula in $33,000 raised so far counsel of the Michigan Chamber of . teaches business and engineering students business and engi neering. It uses information As of Oct. 7, a total of $33,000 had Commerce. "This proposal begins with 32 the importance of teamwork. Classes in that the Durametallic Corp, of Kalamazoo been collected in the campus United percent." quality assurance and control, materials furnished about an obsolete product line and Way campaign, That's 21 percent of When provided with arguments both for management and purchasing management includes data on market demand, product this year's goal of $160,000. The and against Proposal A, survey respondents design, raw material requirements, and campaign runs through Oct. 31. opposed it by 58 percent to 34 percent with 8 Cobb elected to committee production planning and control. percent undecided, he said. for national dance association Nursing (Continued from page one) Trudy Cobb, chairperson of dance, dean and vice president for academic affairs. fund-raising efforts by President Haenicke with a major in nursing. One track is for was elected to a Her specialties are oncology and geriatrics. and others at the University. students who already are registered nurses three-year term on Hamilton has extensive background in The pledges came from the Irving S. and the other is for students with no prior the Nominations nursing education, including experience with Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, the W.K. nursing education or experience. Committee at the accreditation and the development of Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Borgess About 100 students are expected to enroll recent annual meet- community-based clinical experiences for Medical Center and Bronson Methodist in the University in January 1995 to enter the ing of the ational psychiatric/mental health nursing. She most Hospital. WMU already has $1.4 million to so-called registered nurse progression Association of recently was an assistant professor in the endow nursing scholarships, the result of a program. Since most registered nurses pursue Schools of Dance in School of ursing at the University of gift from the lateTheodore Perg of Kalamazoo continued study on a part-time basis, many in memory of his wife, Hazel. Tucson, Ariz. She Cobb Rochester in New York. could take up to six years to complete the also presented a Actively involved inresearch with success Initial planning costs were funded by program. workshop at the gathering. in competitive grants, she has had a number grants from the Dalton Foundation, the The first class of 75 to 80 so-called pre- The National Association of Schools of of articles published, She also has taught at Upjohn Co., the Monroe-Brown Foundation, licensure students, those with no nursing Dance is the accrediting agency for degree the Medical University of South Carolina the Gilmore Foundation and the Kalamazoo education or experience, is expected to enroll granting and professional schools of dance. and the University of Virginia, Herspecialties Foundation. The Battle Creek Health System in fall 1995.These students are more likely to are psychiatric nursing and the history of and the Alumni Association of the Bronson attend school full-time and complete their nursing. School of Nursing also have contributed to studies in about four years. Serving first as a consultant and then as the project. Lacey says the goal for future enrollment, interim director of the school was Margaret "We are extremely grateful to these including both registered nurse and pre- WSfERN NE\\S M. Murphy, a nationally recognized nursing organizations and individuals who have made licensure students, is about 360 students after Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; SlalfWriters: Cheryl P. Roland, education consultant from Milwaukee. She this outstanding opportunity available to the the first four years. Michael L. Smith; Photographer: Neil G. Rankin. has been a consultant here since 1991 and people of West Michigan," Haenicke says. One of the major attractions that brought Western News (USPS 362-210) is published by News became interim director in January 1994, "We cannot thank them enough for their her to WMU was "the enthusiasm and Services, 8-207 Ellsworth Hall, Western Michigan Uni- versity, 1201 Oliver St., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165, "We're fortunate to have the continuity exemplary generosity and foresight." support" she found for the program among weekly during fall and winter semesters and bi-weekly during spring and summer sessions, except during provided by Dr. Broten," Lacey says. "And WMU expects to present its nursing the University's top administrators, including vacation periods. Second class postage paid at Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165. we're very grateful for the many contributions curriculum to the Michigan State Board of Haenickeand Provost Nancy S. Barrett, Lacey

Postmaster: Send address changes to Western News, of Dr. Murphy to the development of this Nursing in November, which will review it to says. "Their excitement was absolutely News Services, Western Michigan University, 1201 Oliver St., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165. truly outstanding program. We have a assure that graduates can perform their duties contagious." founding faculty of which we can be justly safely and competently, Lacey says. The "Our School of Nursing is a welcome Western News is distributed without charge to faculty and staff members, retirees and triends of the UnI- proud." board's decision is expected soon after its addition to the community of learning and versity, and is available at several campus locations. WMU was able to establish the school November meeting. Then the WMU Board service here at WMU that will benefit greatly Deadline: Items to be considered for pUblication should be submined to News Services by noon Tuesday of the because of pledges of more than $5 million of Trustees must give its final approval to the the larger community of Kalamazoo, our week of publicafion. Offices that receive too many cop- ies - or too few copies - are asked to call 387-4100. from two foundations and two hospitals, program. region and the state as well," Barrett says. WMU is an equal opportunity/employer/affirmative ac- "This program meets a broadly felt need tion institution. which were announced in December 1993, WMU's is a two-track program, both of The pledges capped more than 30 months of which lead to a bachelor of science degree among the nursing profession." Western News October 13, 1994 Three Acclaimed writer Reynolds Price to speak here campus _ Novelist, trans- began. Combs has served the Department of On lator and scholar English as a teacher and scholar of poetry, REW ARDING RE- Reynolds Price will 18th century British literature, American COLLECTIONS - make three presenta- literature and world literature in translation. Lynn Riptoe says her tions on campus Oct. One of his contributions at WMU has been job as assistant director 13-15tocelebrate the his support of contemporary literature, as of WMU's Upward career of William W. evidenced by his efforts to bring such Bound Program brings Combs, English, accomplished writers as Jorge Luis Borges back memories. She who will retire in and Derek Walcott to campus. was an Upward Bound January after 32 "bridge" student in high school and, while years on the WMU Price faculty. Last forum on race statement earning her bachelor's Price, the James B. Duke Professor of scheduledfor Tuesday, Oct. 18 degree from Oakland English at Duke University, is a prolific The last of three public forums to gather University, worked writer who has published seven novels, feedback on the President's Statement on summers as a tutor/ several collections offiction, a book of poems, Racial and Ethnic Harmony is planned for 3 counselor for Upward a trilogy of plays and two books of critical to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the West Bound at WMU. The writings and essays. He is a long-time friend Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. program serves seven of the Combs family. His visit is being The forums were scheduled by a counties in Southwest sponsored by the Department of English. University committee comprised of faculty, Michigan, targeting At 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Price will discuss staff and students that has been reviewing the high school students "Working on the Gospels: The Principles of statementattherequestofPresidentHaenicke. who are disadvantaged, Sacred Narrative" in 3321 Brown Hall. He He issued the statement in August 1988 "to from low-income homes has studied and translated narratives from the foster among students, staff and faculty an or the first generation Bible, resulting in the publication of his atrnosphereof civility inour public andprivate in their families to at- volume, "A Palpable God." He currently is discourse and to protect students in racial, tend college. "The pro- translating the gospels of Mark and John as ethnic or sexual minorities from verbal gram is designed to well as an apocryphal gospel. aggression and intentional degradation." provide these students Price's second session wiIIbe a workshop The Committee to Review the President's with an opportunity to on writing fiction and the work of the writer- Statement on Racial and Ethnic Harmony, experience college life scholar at II a.m. Friday on the lOth floor of chaired by Theresa A. Powell, vice president by inviting them to campus for six weeks in the summer and by working with them Sprau Tower. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Price for student affairs, has been meeting since during the academic year so they are more prepared to enter college," she says. Some will read from his fiction in the Dalton Center Apri Ito discuss the legal and social aspects of 90 students are involved each year in academic, cultural and social activities organized Recital Hall. the statement, to review relevant articles and through Upward Bound. In addition to staying on campus for a month and a half during Price has received numerous awards for to develop a strategy for gathering feedback. the summer, the students are visited at their schools by the staff and brought to campus his work, including the National BookCritics' Prior to the forums, the committee put a on Saturdays once a month during the academic year. Riptoe's responsibilities include Award, the William Faulkner Award, the collection of relevant articles on reserve at working with a tutoring program, monitoring grades and organizing workshops on Lillian Smith Award, a Guggenheim Waldo Library. It also has developed a set of such topics as goal setting, effective test taking and learning. "What I like most is the Fellowship and the Award in Literature from questions to facilitate discussion. In addition opportunity to work with the program participants," she says. "It brings back the National Institute of Arts and Letters. A to verbal feedback during the meetings, memories of my growing up. It means a lot for me to know that I'm part of their number of his short stories have been in- written feedback will be accepted. development." Riptoe has been in her present position since 1991. She previously was cluded in "Prize Stories: The O. Henry For a copy of the complete statement and a residence hall director at WMU for six years. When not at work, Riptoe is busy Awards." a list of questions for discussion, persons working on her master's degree in public administration. She also enjoys reading, Combs came to WMU in 1962 from Duke may call the Office of the Vice President for sketching and traveling. University, where his friendship with Price Student Affairs at 7-2152. Zest for Life _ Libraries _ Workshops on topics ranging from re- strategies are integrated with skills for The University libraries welcome WMU been ordered. solving conflict to back care will be offered reducing psychological cravings, preventing faculty members to recommend books to be Of some 17,000 new books purchased in in the coming weeks through Zest for Life. weight gain, managing stress and building a purchased for any of the campus libraries. 1993-94, approximately 8,000 purchases Many of life's stressors come from in- lifestyle focused on healthy non-smoking Requests for any books not already listed were based on recommendations from faculty. terpersonal problems and relationships with alternatives. as owned on Finder, theonline library catalog, Since the libraries also annually acquire 9,000 others. A workshop on "Resolving Conflict" "Understanding Yourself and Others" can be submitted to the appropriate librarian books immediately on publication through will assist you in exploring strategies to will be offered from 5: 15to 7 p.m. Tuesday, serving as library liaison to the requester's an approval plan, it is often unnecessary to defuse difficult situations and minimize their Oct. 25, at the Sindecuse Health Center. academic area. The library acquisitions staff make individual recommendations for impact. This program is scheduled for 5: 15to Personality and temperament color our members at 7-5176 can supply the liaison's hardcover U.S. books from university presses 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Sindecuse perceptions of ourselves and influence the name and can provide forms to complete in and major commercial publishers. Health Center. ways in which we interact with others. This making requests. Book request forms also The areas in which faculty recommen- The "Set Yourself Free-Stop Smoking workshop will use the Myers-Briggs Type are available in the offices of many depart- dations are most valuable in avoiding gaps in Program" is scheduled for 5: 15 to 7 p.m. Indicator to help you develop a stronger ments. our collections are those publications not Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 18-Nov. 10,at appreciation of your unique strengths as well Expensive requests and major multi- covered by the approval plan, such as books the Sindecuse Health Center. This eight- as similarities and differences between volume sets should be accompanied by a on very specialized topics, publications of session workshop helps smokers explore their yourself and others. Participants must brief justification; these requests will be associations and organizations, foreign relationship to nicotine and develop strategies complete the Myers-Briggs Inventory at least reviewed by the Library Collection language books, paperbacks and titles costing for coping with the short-term effects of one week prior to the program. Development Committee. One copy of the more than $100. physical withdrawal. Relapse prevention These three programs require advance multi-part form submitted for each book registration by calling the Office of Health will be returned from the library to the Promotion and Education at 7-3263. requester as verification that the book has Jobs _ "Take Care of Your Back" will take The following list of vacancies is cur- Please call the Applicant Information place from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Tuesdays and rently being posted through the Job Oppor- Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date information Thursdays, Oct. 25-Nov. 10, in the Student Media _ tunity Program by employment services in on the Job Opportunity Program and vacan- Recreation Center. This exercise program is The growing competition for fresh water the Department of Human Resources. Inter- cies available to external applicants. designed to help you take care of your back resources and its possible effect on the world ested benefits eligible employees should through progressive strength and flexibility food supply will be the theme of the IIth submit ajob opportunity transfer application (R) Replacement exercises, relaxation techniques and annual World Food Day teleconference or sign the appropriate bid sheet during the WMU is an EO/AA employer education on proper posture and body Friday, Oct. 14. posting period. mechanics. Call the Zest for Life program University video services has made ar- S-Ol and S-02 clerical positions are not lineat 7-3262 to registerfor thisprogram and to rangements to air the program, which will required to be posted. Interested University Obituary __ receiveinformationregardingphysicianconsent. emanate from George Washington employees may contact an employment Myrtle T. Beinhauer, a faculty member in University, live from noon to 3 p.m. on services staff member for assistance in the Department of Economics from 1957 to Channel 38 of EduCABLE, the University's securing these positions. 1970, died Oct. 3 in Kalamazoo. Recycling __ cable television system, and on Channel 32 For persons interested in faculty posi- During her tenure at WMU, she was a In September, we recycled about 126.7 of Kalamazoo Community Access tions, there are openings in selected fields. A member of numerous professional associ- tons of materials. That was 32.3 percent of Television. letter of application should be submitted to ations and served as a consultant to a sub- the total waste generated and 17 percent WMU's satellite broadcast represents one the appropriate dean or chairperson. committee of the Governor's Commission more material than the 107.9 tons recycled in of more than 1,000 "receive sites" from (R) Parking Enforcement Officer, S- on the Status of Women. Long a supporter of September 1993. around the world participating in this year's 04, Public Safety, 94/95-113, 10/11-10/17/ women's rights, she went on to serve on the The month's recycl ing efforts saved about program. The teleconference is considered 94. Michigan Women's Commission, mon- 418 cubic yards of landfi II space. That's the largest development education program (R) Secretary II, S-05, Psychology, 94/ itoring information about job discrimination. enough material to fill an endzone at Waldo of its kind ever broadcast on a regular basis. 95-116,10/11-10/17/94. She left WMU for Olivet College, where Stadium 30 inches deep. An international panel of experts will (R) Assistant Men's Basketball Coach she served as chairperson of the Department Recyclingjust the paper products-about gather to discuss the economic, social and (1-Year Appointment), C-04, Intercollegiate of Business and Economics and as directorof 122.1 tons - saved about 2,075 southern cultural impact of water scarcity, the reasons Athletics, 94/95-118, 10/11-10/17/94. the Council for Economic Education in pulpwood trees from being harvested to for the problems and proposed solutions. (R) Systems SpecialistlBudget Officer Michigan. After her retirement in 1978, she produce virgin pulp. Enough electricity was (Repost), X-05, University Budgets, 94/95- was instrumental in forming the Kalamazoo saved to power 715 homes for a month for Ronald Sackett, aviation sciences, dis- 100,10/11-10/17/94. chapter ofthe Service Corps of Retired Execu- 500,000 kilowatt hours. Recycling also saved cusses the safety of airline travel on "Focus," (R) Resident Director, Sunway College, tives. about 854,700 gallons of water - enough to a five-minute interview produced by news Executi ve Official, International Affairs, 94/ Persons may make memorial contribu- fill nearly 2.5 01ympic-sized pools - as well services. "Focus" is scheduled to air Satur- 95-110, 10/11-10/17/94. tions to the Friendship Village Friends Fund as 3.7 tons of air pollutants. day, Oct. 15, at 6: 10 a.m. on WKPR-AM (R) Associate Director, P-05, Minority or the Kalamazoo chapter of the Sons of Thank you for your cooperation. Together, (1420). Affairs, 94/95-067, 10/11-10/17/94. Norway. our recycling efforts can make a difference. Four October 13, 1994 WesternNews Calendar _ Thursday, October 13 (thru 15) Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit focusing on Hispanic culture, showcases, third floor, Waldo Library. (thru 21) Exhibition, children's book illustrations and related WMU art education student projects, Department of Art showcases, Sangren Hall. (thru 20) Exhibition, "FatherlDaughter," watercolors by Harry Hefner, emeritus in art, and photography by Holly Hefner Delach-Stephenson, fine arts, Department of Human Resources, 1240 Seibert Administration Building, weekdays, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. (thru 27) Exhibition, "Found Object Sculpture," Peter Edward Williams, Marshall artist and Kellogg Community College faculty member, Space Gallery, Knauss Hall, Mondays thru Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (thru 27) Exhibition, communication graphics from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Gallery II, Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. University Film Committee showing, "EI Mariachi" (Mexico, 1993), directed by Robert Rodriguez, 2750 Knauss Hall, 6 and 8 p.m. *Hockey, WMU vs. St. Francis Xavier University, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. English lecture, "Working on the Gospels: The Principles of Sacred Narrative," Reynolds Price, the James B. Duke Professor of English, Duke University, 3321 Brown Hall, 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 14 mSPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - An Oct. 7 address by Liz Balmaseda, a Pulitzer English workshop and discussion on writing, Reynolds Price, the James B. Duke Professor Prize-winning columnist for the Miami Herald, highlighted WMU's celebration of of English, Duke University, LOthfloor, Sprau Tower, II a.m. Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. IS-Oct. IS. From left, Balmaseda, who won the 1993 Doctoral oral examination, "A Causal-Comparative Study of the Relationship Between Pulitzer Prize for commentary for her columns on Cuban American and Haitian issues, Mathematics, Science, Athletics and the Career Choice Decisions of Adolescent Women," met here with Morgen Hernandez of Holland High School and Chris Ortiz of Zeeland Elwood M. Bowers, counselor education and counseling psychology, 3310 Sangren Hall, High School along with event coordinator Miguel A. Ramirez, minority affairs. 3 p.m. Hispanic high school students from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek Mathematics and statistics colloquium, "Group Theoretic Error and Detection Methods," and Van Buren County, in addition to Holland and Zeeland, were invited to campus to Joseph A. Gallian, professor of mathematics, the University of Minnesota at Duluth, hear Balmaseda speak. Commons Room, sixth floor, Everett Tower, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:40 p.m. *Volleyball, WMU vs. Central Michigan University, University Arena, 7 p.m. *Concert, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Selection- Based Verbal Behavior," Osborn Cresson, psychology, 283 Wood Hall, 10a.m. *(thru 16) Kalamazoo Film Society showing, "Widows' Peak, 2750 Knauss Hall: Oct. 14- Doctoral oral examination, "Assertive Communication: Its Effect on Conflict, Trust, 15,8 p.m.; and Oct. 16,2:30 p.m. Hostility and Productivity in the Organization," Jacqueline 1. Brayman, educational *(thru 16 and 20-22) University Theatre production, "Guys and Dolls," Shaw Theatre: Oct. leadership, 3208 Sangren Hall, II a.m. 14-15 and 20-22,8 p.m.; and Oct. 16,2 p.m. Public forum scheduled by Committee to Review the President's Statement on Racial and Saturday, October 15 Ethnic Harmony, West Ballroom, Bernhard Center, 3-5 p.m. *Conference, "Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds," Bernhard Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; for College of Health and Human Services lecture series on health care reform, "Ethics and registration information, call women's resources and services at 7-2990. Health Care Reform," Howard Brody, professor of family practice and philosophy, *Volleyball, WMU vs. Eastern Michigan University, University Arena, 7 p.m. Michigan State University, Fetzer Center, 3:30-5 p.m. English reading, Reynolds Price, the James B. Duke Professor of English, Duke University, Distinguished Faculty Scholar colloquium, "On Robust Statistics: Making the Pictures and Dalton Center Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. the Numbers Agree," Joseph W. McKean, mathematics and statistics, 159 Bernhard *Performance, Victor Borge 85th birthday tour, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Center, 4 p.m.; reception, 158 Bernhard Center, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 16 Wednesday, October 19 Soccer, WMU vs. Bronco alumni, Waldo Stadium, I p.m. Homecoming events: "noonz tents," near the Bernhard Center, Promenade tent, Fountain Homecoming events: "Victory Run," Kanley Track, 2 p.m.; concert, Gold Company, Bronco Plaza and Schneider Hall, 11:30 a.m.-I p.m.; "That's Entertainment" talent show, Miller Mall center stage, Bernhard Center, 5:30 p.m. Auditorium, 7 p.m.; movie, "Speed," Miller Auditorium, 9:30 p.m. Monday, October 17 School of Music Convocation Series concert, Hanna Schmid- Wyss, Swiss pianist, Dalton Doctoral oral examination, "Women in Public School Administration: Factors That Facilitate Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Attainment," Betty N. LaPointe, educational leadership, 3310 Sangren Hall, 9 a.m. Soccer, WMU vs. Michigan State University, Waldo Stadium, 3:30 p.m. Student employment referral service internship workshop, B-106 Ellsworth Hall, 3 p.m.; Biological sciences seminar, "HIV Protease as a Therapeutic Target in AIDS," Robert advance registration required by calling 7-2725. Heinrikson, polymer chemistry, the Upjohn Co., 5270 McCracken Hall, 4 p.m.; Doctoral oral examination, "A Case Study of Affmnative Action at Western Michigan refreshments, 3:45 p.m. University," Elizabeth B. Lockett, educational leadership, 10th floor, Sprau Tower, 6:30 Thursday, October 20 p.m. Homecoming events: "noonz tents," near the Bernhard Center, Promenade tent, Fountain Homecoming gospel concert, WMU gospel choir, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Plaza and Schneider Hall, II :30 a.m.-I p.m.; and "Bronco Excitement" pep rally, Tuesday, October 18 University Arena, 8 p.m. (thru 31) Exhibition, "Four Children's Book Illustrators from Southwest Michigan," History colloquium, "Are Historians Getting Religion?," Thomas Kselman, Department of Department of Art Showcases, Sangren Hall. History, the University of Notre Dame, 2010 Friedmann Hall, 3:30 p.m. Doctoral oral examination, "The Writing Response in Studies of Topography-Based and Mathematics and statistics colloquium, "How To Solve the Equation AX-XB=Yand Why," Rajendra Bhatia, Indian Statistical Institute and the University of Waterloo, Commons Room, sixth floor, Everett Tower, 4: 10 p.m.; refreshments, 3:45 p.m. WMU Jazz Orchestra releases new compact disc University Film Committee showing, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (SwedenlUSA, 1993), A compact disc featuring WMU's Jazz 13 consecutive performances at the directed by Lasse Hallstrom, 2750 Knauss Hall, 6 and 8 p.m. Orchestra has just been released. Titled MontreauxlDetroit International Jazz Fes- *Hockey, WMU vs. the University of Waterloo, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. "Spritely Overdue," the 74-minute CD tival and numerous Outstanding Band *Concert, University Jazz Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. includes six big band cuts and five combo recognitions at the Notre Dame Collegiate *Admission charged selections, all featuring outstanding young Jazz Festi val. The group, directed by Trent P. soloists. Kynaston, music, performs regularly on Homecoming (Continued from page one) _ The Jazz Orchestra is an award-winning campus, works with internationally known ensemble that has received national acclaim jazz artists and tours extensively. '94", from II p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Student Pan-Hellenic Council March Down at5 p.m. for its high performance standards and The CD is available locally from Flipside Recreation Center. The concert/dance party, in Miller Auditorium. creative approach to big band jazz. Its Records, KCD and the WMU Bookstore. sponsored by WIDR-FM and Moleman Inc., The 31st annual Distinguished Alumni accomplishments include a heralded per- will feature the Chicago-based group, Awards Dinner will begin with a reception at formance in New York City's Carnegie Hall, Hovestadt selected for post "Conscious Daughters." The $10 tickets will 6 p.m. in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard in national organization be available at WIDR-FM and at the door. Center. The awards will be presented to: Saturday, Oct. 22, is Homecoming Day Richard F. Chormann, a 1959 graduate who Last day for drops is Oct. 21 Alan J. Hovestadt, and the celebrations will begin with a full is president and chief operating officer of the The last day to withdraw from one or chairperson of coun- slate of activities for returning alumni and Kalamazoo-based First of America Bank more fall semester classes is Friday, Oct. 21. selor education and guests. Corp.; S. Martin Taylor, a 1964 graduate All "drops" must be processed inthe academic counseling psy- The annual Alumni Association Brunch who is vice president for community and records office on the third floor of the Seibert chology, is currently is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday governmental affairs for Detroit Edison; and Administration Building. Hours are 8 a.m. to president of the in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. Janet M. Thompson, a 1972 graduate who is The brunch will feature President Diether H. vice president/general manager of the U.S. 5p.m. Michigan Asso- ciation for Marriage Haenicke, the Bronco Marching Band, the Golf Division of the Chicago-based Wilson and Family Therapy Bronco cheerleaders and Buster Bronco. Sporting Goods Co. Persons wishing to attend Paperfoundation to meet and has just been Admission is $10 for alumni association should make reservations by contacting the The Paper Technology Foundation will elected to serve as Hovestadt members and $12 for non-members. For McKee Alumni Center. Tickets are $30 for conduct its 35th annual meeting on campus treasurer for 1996-98 more information, persons may contact the alumni association members and $35 for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21. of its parent organization, the American McKee Alumni Center at 7-8777. non-members. The foundation is dedicated to paper Association for Marriage and Family Students also will have a place to gather At 7 p.m., the women's volleyball team industry education and research. Last year it Therapy. before the game Saturday at the free Student will take on the University of Toledo in the provided more than $187,000 in scholarships The 22,OOO-memberAAMFT is based in Tailgate at 10:30 a.m. at Kanley Track. University Arena. for students in WMU's paper science and Washington, D.C., and is the professional At 1p.m. Saturday in Waldo Stadium, the Homecoming activities will come to a paper engineering programs. organization for marital and family therapists Homecoming football game will pit WMU' s close with a campuswide dance at 9 p.m. The meeting will feature a tour of the inthe United States and Canada. As treasurer, Broncos against the Eagles of Eastern Saturday in the Student Recreation Center paper pilot plant and laboratory facilities in Hovestadt will serve as chairperson of the Michigan University. sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic McCracken Hall Thursday afternoon. Arvon AAMFT Finance Committee, will prepare A number of events are planned Council. D. Byle, chairperson of paper and printing an annual budget, will oversee the collection immediately following the game throughout For more information on the Homecoming science and engineering, and department of funds and will present periodic financial campus. Fraternities and sororities will activities, persons may contact the McKee faculty members will lead technical and reports to the board and an annual report to present synchronized performances Alumni Center at 7-8777 or the Office of research presentations both days. the membership. incorporating music and dance inthe National Student Life at 7-2115.