WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Volume 24, Number 2 September 18, 1997

Aviation dedication, board meeting set for Battle Creek Kellogg CEO begins The University will dedicate its new four-year process to relocate the School of currently enrolls some 550 students. The lecture series Oct. 2 aviation facilities at the W.K. Kellogg Air- Aviation Sciences from aging and cramped school recently earned stamps of approval Arnold G. Lang- port in Battle Creek Friday, Sept. 19. facilities that could not be expanded at the from both the Council on Aviation Ac- bo, chairman of the The public ceremonies will begin at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Air- creditation and the United Kingdom Civil board and chief ex- 12:45 p.m. following a private luncheon in port. The school has moved from a 27,000- Aviation Authority, paving the way for its ecutive officer of the hangar/laboratory/maintenance build- square-foot facility in Kalamazoo into new International Pilot Training Centre. the Kellogg Co. in ing at 237 N. Helmer Road. Preceding the 76,500 square feet in Battle Creek. Public tours will follow the ceremonies. Battle Creek, will dedication, the Board of Trustees will con- The new facilities include three build- Agenda items for the Board of Trustees kick off this year's duct its regular meeting at the facilities. ings: a renovated flight operations build- meeting include a recommendation on the Haworth College of The meeting will begin at 10:45 a.m. in the ing that is the former airport terminal and appointment of a presidential search con- Business Distin- library of the classroom building. tower; the new classroom building; and the sulting firm. The firm would assist the guished Speaker Se- Speakers at the dedication will include: renovated hangar/laboratory/maintenance board, the Presidential Search Advisory ries. Langbo President Haenicke; U.S. Sen. Carl Levin; building. Committee and associated staff in finding He will speak at U.S. Rep. Fred Upton; Battle Creek Mayor The entire value of the project is esti- a successor to Haenicke, who this summer 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Schneider Ted Dearing; Joseph H. Dunlap, director mated at $38 million. Construction costs announced that he would step down as Hall. His topic will be "Changing Global of the School of Aviation Sciences; Capt. were financed by a $6 million grant from president to return to the faculty, effective Markets: Opportunities and Responsibili- Fergus Woods, head of standards for Civil the U.S. Department of Commerce and July 31, 1998. The board also is expected ties in the 21st Century." Aviation Authority Flight Crew Licens- $6.5 million in matching funds from the to consider a recommendation on The lecture is by invitation only, but ing; and Richard G. Haworth, chairperson Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Au- Haenicke's annual evaluation and com- faculty and staff members interested in of the WMU Board of Trustees. Serving thority. The project also was supported by pensation. attending may call Christopher M. Korth, as master of ceremonies will be George Battle Creek Unlimited, the city of Battle Committee meetings will precede the chairperson of finance and commercial law A. Frankl in, a member of the WMU board Creek, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and full board meeting in the same room. Times and coordinator of the series, at 7-5722. and vice president for worldwide gov- the Kellogg Co. are: Academic and Student Affairs Com- Langbo joined the Kellogg Co. in 1956 ernment affairs at the Kellogg Co. in The School of Aviation Sciences offers mittee, 9:45 a.m.; and Budget and Finance and has served in numerous positions both at Battle Creek. the state's only public four-year bachelor Committee, 10 a.m. All meetings are open corporate headquarters in Battle Creek and The event marks the culmination of a of science degree program in aviation and to the public. in his native Canada. He was named presi- dent of Kellogg International in 1986. He became president, chief operating officer Haenicke to remain 'vigorously' involved in next year and director of the Kellogg Co. in 1990. He President Haenicke has no intention of senators. "And many, many alumni wrote see a need to fire the president, they will has been in his present position since 1992. being a lame duck during his final year as that they now look with renewed pride put all their energy into hiring the presi- The Distinguished Speaker Series is president of the University, he told the upon their alma mater. dent. intended to bring business, education and Faculty Senate Sept. 4. "Proud they have always been of this "The board is determined," he said, government leaders to campus to discuss a "Neither the Board of Trustees nor I University," he said. "But many of them "that the University community and the variety of topics of interest to the Univer- want to have any momentum lost or a lame comment that so much has changed. These faculty, in particular, as probably one of its sity and Southwest Michigan. Also sched- duck as president," Haenicke said. "You alumni remember with great fondness the most critical constituencies, will be very uled to speak this academic year is Ann will not see me hiding in my office during wonderful teachers they encountered here much involved in the selection of our next McLaughlin, chairman of the Aspen Insti- my last year in this position." on campus, and they can't imagine that the president. " tute. Her lecture is slated for Thursday, While he will remain "very vigorously campus ever changes. Haenicke said he used the word "our" Feb. 19. and energetically involved in the affairs of "But when they come back, they see not because he expects to return to what he this University," he said, he expects to only that the buildings and the roads and called his "second love," teaching and writ- consult "more carefully and in greater de- the walkways have changed, but also that ing, after a sabbatical leave the board "has Did you know? tail with the Board of Trustees and others in recent years we have experienced a graciously granted me. • The person selected to succeed who set direction for the campus than has significant renewal of our faculty," he said. "As is appropriate, I will stay com- President Haenicke in the current sometimes been the case. He explained that 150 new faculty mem- pletely out of the search process," he search process wi II be the "I will more carefully coordinate major bers have come to the University in the last said. "But I hope that all of you, as is University's sixth president in its actions that have an impact on the develop- two years alone, most of them replace- appropriate, will take great interest in the 94-year history. ment of the University for the next several ments of faculty members who have re- selection, as you did last time. I know • The State Board of Education years," he said. tired. that the board is extremely willing and elected Dwight B. Waldo as West- These include preparations for the "We have added very few to the faculty eager to hear from all appropriate sources ern State Normal School's first University's next large capital campaign, roster," he said. "We are replacing our on campus. I hope that you will make "principal" on April I, 1904. His in which he will not take part, he said, and faculty in large numbers, and the institu- your voices heard." title was changed to president in also larger construction projects that he tion is changing dramatically right now, Haenicke concluded his remarks by 1908. hopes to complete or initiate before leav- and it will continue to do so in the next welcoming his colleagues to the start of a • The five presidents and their ing office next year. several years." new academic year. years of tenure are: Waldo, 1904- The president noted that he had re- Turning to the search for his replace- "It is the beginning, for me, of what I 1936; Paul V. Sangren, 1936- ceived a great deal of mail since he an- ment, Haenicke noted that the Board of hope is going to be a few more years in the 1960; James W. Miller, 1961- nounced in June that he would retire from Trustees is "very excited" about its task classroom and in the library," he said. "In 1974; John T. Bernhard, 1974- the presidency on July 31,1998, and return and is "keenly aware that this is one of its other words, this is not yet the time for 1985; and Haenicke, 1985- to the faculty. major functions, probably its major func- farewells. I hope, very much, that we will present. "Many of you were very gracious to tion, namely to hire and fire the president. have a successful and exciting year ahead write rather significant pieces," he told "But," he quipped, "since they didn't of us."

On a new beat Students living in the Goldsworth Valley residence hall complexes this fall have more than resident advisors and hall directors to help them adjust to campus life. They also have COPS - Community Oriented Policing Services - to help reduce the causes and fear of crime. A $75,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS program to WMU is being used to put Officer Ronald E. Ware in Goldsworth Valley full time to form partnerships with students, offer programs and use problem-solving tactics to promote safety awareness and to cut back on property crimes. From left, Ware, a seven-year veteran ofWMU's Department of Public Safety, discussed his new role with Lari Lawrence, Oscar Neal and Cindy Sedwick. He has an office in GarneaulHarvey Halls and is working hours designed to maximize contact with students in the dining halls, in the public living areas and at the recreational facilities. The justice department's funding, which is available to any municipality, will underwrite the community policing program at WMU for three years. "We need to get out where the students are and make an impact," says Robert J. Brown, public safety. "A lot of universities are taking advantage of this program and it's perceived to be very effective. We're going to try. it on a small scale and may expand it to other campus areas in the future." (Photo by Neil Rankin) Two September 18, 1997 Western News Application of student fee gives technology a new boost across campus A modest increase in a student fee this increased dramatically. neering and Applied Sciences were mi- tern was upgraded to higher speed and year has resulted in a large infusion of "We had increased our modems from grated to the Windows NT environment. more than double the prior capacity. En- computing technology on campus, provid- 56 to 264, but we still had busy signal rates These applications, once limited to expen- hancements to WMUnet, the campus in- ing the University with resources to meet of 4,500 to 9,000 calls per hour during peak sive UNIX workstations, can now run on formation superhighway, have resulted in critical educational needs. times," Wright says. "Phone service to the lower cost Pentium Pro systems. In addi- faster access to information for faculty, In July, the Board of Trustees approved modems cost $11 ,424 in 1995 compared to tion, a new NT server and 21 new worksta- staff and students. an increase in the former computer fee, $50,796 in 1996." tions were installed. Plans for the future include upgrading now called the technology fee. The fee, Officials decided that the only way to o Computer lab wiring in the Haworth the WMUnet from 10 megabit to 100 mega- which had been $50 a semester for full- get the University back on track as a leader College of Business' Schneider Hall was bit service in order to access Internet 2, a time students since it was instituted in in the field of computing technology was upgraded for more stable and faster net- cooperative effort by universities dedicated 1987, was increased by $25. to increase the fee. The effects of the infu- work connectivity, a new design lab was to creating a faster and better computer Richard A. Wright, associate vice presi- sion of new money are already being felt added and all modems were upgraded. network among institutions. Officials also dent for academic affairs, notes that much across campus. But the changes weren't limited to the hope to upgrade network speeds to WMU had changed since the first fee was as- Working from plans submitted by each colleges. Improvements also are evident in regional centers in other cities. sessed 10 years ago. The number of micro- college, numerous technology improve- the student labs in the Computing Center In addition, there is an urgent need to computers in student labs had increased by ments were implemented this summer. Here and the Bernhard Center. Nearly all PC and install computer-based multi-media in- 380 percent, from 250 to 1,200. Use of the are some examples: Macintosh computers have been replaced, struction capabilities to 75 to 100 class- academic mainframe computers had in- o The computer science, geology and Windows 95 and Macintosh operating sys- rooms across campus. Faculty members creased by a factor of 46, with support English labs were upgraded. tem 7.6 are now available and much of the will be able to use computer generated data going primarily to communication (e-mail o The 25 six-year-old Macintoshes in software has been upgraded and standard- and the World Wide Web, as well as the and CONFER) and instruction. the Math Education Lab in Rood Hall were ized across labs. latest audio and video technology in their "In just one year, from 1996 to 1997, replaced with new Power Macs. So far, a total of207 new machines were teaching. there was an increase of 4,364 student o The colleges of education and fine arts put into service, 114 units were upgraded, "We've really made a lot of progress personal accounts," he says .••E-mail vol- received new servers with large storage 275 workstations were switched to im- over the summer and we're proud of that," ume had gone from 436 messages on Sept. capacity to meet their existing needs as proved wiring and another 250 worksta- Wright says. "These efforts clearly would I, 1990, to 40, I 10 messages on Feb. 26, well as provide for future growth. tions were passed on into other uses at the not have been possible without the tech- 1997." o The School of Music received 19 new University. nology fee and the work of many dedicated Computers were becoming outdated Power Macs to replace lO-year-old com- And the work didn't stop there, Wright people in University Computing Services. and, with the advent of the World Wide puters. says. A total of 72 modems have been The students are definitely already getting Web, demand for service via modem had o Applications in the College of Engi- added to the pool. The campus e-mail sys- a good return on their investment."

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Ethics lecture to focus on Federal official to speak Education and ecologyare Human subjects board outlined advocacy journalism An address by a U.S. Department of topics of Oct. 2 presentation The workings of the University's A specialist in media ethics will make Education official will highlight WMU's An expert on education, culture and Human Subjects Institutional Review a case for advocacy journalism in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ecological studies will speak Thursday, Board will be the topic of a free work- lecture Thursday, Oct. 2. which runs through Oct. 15. Oct. 2, as part of the Visiting Scholars and shop from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, David E. Boeyink, associate profes- The national observance is intended to Artists Program. Sept. 25, in 242 Bernhard Center. sor in the School of Journalism and recognize Hispanic culture and contribu- C.A. Bowers, professor of education at Richard A. Wright, associate vice director of media studies in the Poynter tions to American society. All events are Portland State University, will speak at president for academic affairs, and Center for the Study of Ethics and free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the Loreene L. Broker, research, will con- American Institutions at Indiana Uni- Norma V. Cantu, assistant secretary for Bernhard Center. The title of his talk is duct the session. Topics will include the versity, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in 204 civil rights at the Department of Educa- "The Culture of Denial: How Universities purpose and role of the board, the iden- Bernhard Center. tion, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Contribute to the Ecological Crisis." A tity of the board's current members and The title of his lecture is "A Defense Oct. 9, in the Kirsch Auditorium of the reception will follow the free talk in the the levels of review. Those attending of Advocacy in the Mediaor Why News- Fetzer Center. She is expected to discuss center's Brown and Gold Room. also will hear tips for writing protocols papers Should Not (Always) Be Neutral the importance of a college education, Bowers is the author of numerous ar- for human subjects research. Observers." Boeyink is expected to dis- family tradition, the cultural contributions ticles for professional education journals Faculty members and graduate stu- cuss his views on how objectivity in by Latinos to American society and Latino as well as several books, including "Edu- dents who will be engaging in human reporting, as a kind of ethical neutrality, growth in higher education. cation, Cultural Myths and the Ecological subjects research in coming months are is not only impossible but perhaps crip- Cantu is a graduate of Pan American Crisis: Toward Deep Changes," "Educat- urged to attend. To register, persons pling in dealing with community prob- University and holds her law degree from ing for an Ecologically Sustainable Cul- should call the Office of the Vice Presi- lems. He will address the issue of when Harvard University. Before being nomi- ture: Rethinking Moral Education, Cre- dent for Research at 7-8298. an advocacy press - newspapers using nated by President Clinton to her current ativity, Intelligence and Other Modem the news to pursue a cause - may be position in 1993, she was the regional Orthodoxies" and, most recently, "The appropriate. counsel for the Mexican American Legal Culture of Denial: Why the Environmen- 'Who's Who' names due Boeyink is the author of a number of Defense and Education Fund based in San tal Movement Needs a Strategy for Re- The Office of Student Life is seeking articles for journals on the topic of eth- Antonio, Texas. She also served as na- forming Universities and Public Schools." nominations from faculty and staff mem- ics and the media. Their titles include tional director of that fund's Education In his lecture, he is expected to discuss bers for the annual "Who's Who Among "How Effective Are Codes of Ethics? A Litigation and Advocacy Project, acting as how the high-status values and knowledge Students in American Universities and Look at Three Newsrooms" for Jour- lead counsel in a number of education- promoted in universities subtly contribute Colleges" program. nalism Quarterly and "Anonymous related lawsuits. to the consumer, technological and indi- The program honors outstanding Sources in News Stories: Justifying Currently, Cantu is responsible for en- vidually-centered form of culture that is campus leaders for their scholastic and Exceptions and Limiting Abuses" for forcing the federal civil rights statutes that degrading society's natural systems. He community achievements. Criteria for the Journal of Mass Media Ethics. He protect the rights of students to equal edu- will suggest changes that support new, selection include academic achieve- currently is researching the role of reli- cational opportunities. ecologically sustainable paths for society. ment, service to the community, leader- gious values in the creation of news. Other activities include a cultural night Bowers' lecture is being coordinated ship in extracurricular activities and The free talk is being sponsored by at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in the South by the Environmental Studies Program in potential for continued success. the Center for the Study of Ethics in Ballroom of the Bernhard Center and a the Department of Science Studies. The University has participated in Society. Hispanic Heritage Month book exhibit from this program for the past 20 years. Un- Oct. 6 through 16 in the showcases on the Noted monk and teacher like the high school "Who's Who" pro- third floor of Waldo Library. gram, the collegiate level program re- Hispanic Heritage Month activities are from India to lead session quires that students be endorsed by a being sponsored by WMU' s Hispanic Stu- A widely known monk and teacher from faculty or staff member to be consid-

Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; Contributors: Jeanne M. dent Organization, Division of Minority India, Swami Bodhananda, will present a ered. There is no cost to the student for Baron, Michael J. Matthews, Julie D. Paavola, Cheryl P. Roland. Affairs, Office of Latino Advocate, Office demonstration and lecture at 4 p.m. Mon- such recognition. Wostern Nows (USPS 362-210) is published by tha of the Provost and Vice President for Aca- day. Sept. 22, in 3508 Knauss Hall. Faculty and staff members wishing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1 demic Affairs, Office of Admissions and The free public event is sponsored by to nominate a student are asked to con- ~~~~=~~i.Oliver St., Kalamazoo. MI 49Q06.5165. every other week when classes are in seSSK>n. Periodtcals postage Orientation and Student Assessment Fee. the Committee on South Asian Studies and sider only those with a 2.5 grade point paid at Kalamazoo. MI49008-5165. the Department of Comparative Religion. average or above who will be graduat- Postmaster: send address changes to Western News, Office of Marketin9, Public Relations and Communica· Its title is "Making Old Words Live." tions, Western Michigan University, 1201 Oliver St.. ing from any undergraduate or graduate Kalamazoo, MI49008-5165. Swami Bodhananda is a modem repre- degree program by August 1998. Western New. is distributed without charge to faculty Library friends to gather sentative of a 2,500-year-old tradition. In and staff members. retirees and friends otthe University, Forms are available in the Office of and is available at several campus k>cations. Many of Paul L. Maier, history, will be the guest the arUcles also are available online at www.wmich.edul it, a man or woman breaks all ties with Student Life, 2420 Faunce Student Ser- wmufnews. speaker at a special meeting of the Friends family and home to take up a life of reli- vices Building. Nominations are due Deadline: Items to be considered for publication shoukj be SUbmitted to the OffICe of Marketing, Public R~at)ons of the University Libraries at 4:30 p.m. gious study, discipline and teaching. Friday, Sept. 26. Forms can be mailed, and Communications by 5 p.m. Friday the week preced- ing the publication date. Fall t997 publication dates are: Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Meader Rare Besides his appearance at WMU, Swami faxed (7-2554) or e-mailed (erin.ken- Sopt. 4. Sopt. 18. OCt. 2. OCt. 16. OCt. 30. Nov. 13 and Dec. 4. Items may be submitted by mail. fax (387·8422) Book Room in Waldo Library. Bodhananda will speak in Grand Rapids and [email protected]). For or e-mail (ruth.stevensOwmich.edu). His presentation, "Fact and Fiction; Pain elsewhere in Kalamazoo as well as in more information, persons may contact Offices that receive too many copies - or too few copies -are asked to call 387·8400. WMU is an equal and Pleasure," will be an autobiographical Fennville, where he will conduct a retreat opportunity/employer/affirmative action institution. Erin Kennedy at 7-2115. excursion into his own experiences as a series of 14 talks between Sept. 21 and Oct. ~ WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY widely published author. 2. More information is available from Nancy For more details on these events, AWORlD OF DIPPERENCE Those interested in attending should call E. Falk, comparative religion, at 7-4393 or check out the News page on the WMU Mary Shane at 7-5202 by Friday, Sept. 19. bye-mail at [email protected]. Web at www.wmich,edu/wmu/news. Western News September 18, 1997 Three Officials hope efforts add up to more success On campus _ for minorities in science and math classes HAPPY TO BE HERE- Two leading national scholars in math- Funded by the Office of Equity in the Barb Peacock has worked ematics and science are visiting the Univer- Michigan Department of Education, the in a variety of offices dur- sity this month as part of a larger effort to effort is aimed at increasing the success ing her 12-112 years at the improve the success rate of underrepresented rate of minorities in science and mathemat- University. But her rea- minority students in those disciplines. ics classes at the University, with the hope sons for staying here cross A.A. Shabazz, chairperson of the De- that they will pursue professions in engi- all disciplines. "I really partment of Mathematics and Computer neering and other mathematics/science dis- enjoy working on campus Science at Lincoln University in Pennsyl- ciplines. and getting to know people vania, conducted a series of workshops Working cooperatively with the Center beyond the telephone," she with faculty, tutors, academic coaches and for Academic Support Services, the divi- says. "I also like working minority mathematics students last week. sion established academic coaches to aid with the students - they Shabazz, whose career spans 40 years at underrepresented minority students within keep me young!" Now an institutions such as Clark Atlanta Univer- remedial mathematics programs at the administrative assistant in sity and Tuskegee Institute, is widely known University. The coaches helped students the Department of Geog- for his success in training mathematics and develop successful learning strategies, ac- raphy, she previously science students who go on to attain doc- companied them to tutoring sessions and worked in the education torates. He emphasizes building student provided general support to the students. library, on a grant project self-esteem and reducing the mystique sur- This year, organizers hope to take the pro- in the former industrial rounding mathematics and science. He also gram to the next level by bringing in high- education area and in a shows minority students their cultural con- caliber national mathematics/science edu- couple offices in the nection to these fields, while at the same cators to conduct training workshops on Haworth College of Busi- time dispelling myths that only a few stu- cutting-edge teaching techniques, while ness. Her current respon- dents can reach high levels of excellence in still providing coaches and instructional sibilities include working with the budget, class schedules and the Integrated these disciplines. support. Student Information System as well as supervising the office staff. She's also a The second speaker will be James A. "I figure if we can come from the ethnic member of the University Recreation System Advisory Board and of the Profes- Epperson, postdoctoral fellow at the relationship of Shabazz's theory and we sional Support Staff Organization. When not at work, she enjoys spending time Charles A. Dana Center at the University use the instructional relationships that with her children, a daughter who's a high school senior and a son who's a freshman of Texas at Austin, who will visit campus Treisman put together, there's not too much at WMU. She also likes to attend Bronco athletic events and Miller Auditorium Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 23. that we can do wrong in terms of increasing performances as well as to do crafts, travel and cross country ski. (Photo by Neil Epperson will lead workshops and lec- the number of students we would like to Rankin) tures with mathematics faculty, teaching see in mathematics and science curricu- assistants and academic support coaches lums," says Martha B. Warfield, minority that will feature the Uri Treisman math- affairs. Human resources _ ematics model. Named after its creator and "WMU is moving toward becoming a Open enrollment begins Oct. 6 ready to share information and answerques- Epperson's colleague, Philip Uri Treisman, research university and research is fre- Open enrollment for health-medical in- tions. the national mathematics model boasts an quently conducted in the mathematics, sci- surance begins Monday, Oct. 6, and runs Employees attending the fair will be 80 percent success rate. ence and engineering areas," Warfield ex- through Friday, Oct. 17. able to enter the drawing for door prizes, The Treisman model challenges minor- plains. "We want WMU to be recognized During open enrollment, which occurs including WMU apparel, restaurant and ity students to excel, rather than just pass, as an institution where underrepresented once a year, benefits-eligible employees mall gift certificates, athletic tickets and a mathematics. It emphasizes small group minority students can also feel that there have the opportunity to change their health- five-inch portable television. Refreshments teaching methods, faculty sponsorship and are opportunities for them in those same medical insurance to meet their current will be served. collaborati ve learning efforts, such as team- areas." needs and circumstances. ing up proficient mathematics students with The Shabazz visit was sponsored by the During open enrollment, employees can: Invest in your future today those who are struggling. King/Chavez/Parks Visiting Scholars Pro- o Change health-medical plans. The The annual WMU savings bonds drive The speakers represent the second phase gram, the Division of Minority Affairs and University offers a choice of three health- is under way through Sept. 30. All regular of an initiative called the Select Student the Department of Mathematics and Statis- medical plans to its eligible faculty and employees have been sent a letter and bro- Support Services Scholar Program that tics. Epperson's visit is made possible staff: the University Plan (administered by chure describing the payroll savings plan, began one year ago within the Division of through funds from the Select Student Sup- Unicare); and two health maintenance or- which allows employees to purchase U.S. Minority Affairs. port Services Scholar Program. ganizations, Blue Care Network and Phy- Savings Bonds through payroll deduction. sicians Health Plan. Savings bonds are a flexible product Lecture series to focus on Canadian issues o Add eligible dependents to their cov- that is as safe and convenient as they come, erage. yet offers competitive market-based inter- Topics ranging from Canadian politics Wilkinson has lobbied on behalf of A table containing all the necessary est yields and significant tax advantages. to the North American Free Trade Agree- Canadian farmers on such issues as cost change forms will be located outside the With the payroll savings plan, employees ment will be explored in a lecture series recovery, safety nets, the environment and human resources benefits office, 1310 can determine how much they would like this fall. farm safety. He also is an advocate of fair Seibert Administration Building. Employ- automatically deducted from each paycheck The series is free and open to the public. trading practices and has played a vital role ees may stop by at their convenience to and used to buy U.S. Savings Bonds. Par- All lectures will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lee in promoting agricultural development complete the forms if they wish to take ticipating employees save money before Honors College. Speakers will be: through diversification. He will speak on advantage of open enrollment. they see it and savings grow steadily. • Howard Pawley, the Paul Martin Pro- free trade, NAFT A and the realities of the All open enrollment changes will be By purchasing U.S. Savings Bonds, we fessor of Political Science and chairperson business of agriculture in North America. effective Nov. 3, and any change in payroll help ourselves and our country. A limited of the Department of Philosophy, History The series is being coordinated by David deduction will begin on the Nov. 25 pay- number of question and answer booklets and Political Science at the University of A. Burnie, finance and commercial law. check. providing more detailed information are avail- Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, on Wednes- He is chairperson of the Canadian studies able in human resources by calling 7-3654. day, Sept. 24. section of the Office of International Af- Benefits Fair set for Sept. 30 As a leader of the New Democratic fairs, which is sponsoring the series along All benefits-eligible employees are in- Party, Pawley was the elected premier of with the Lee Honors College. vited to attend the Benefits Fair from 10 Jobs _ the province of Manitoba from 1981 to a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the The following list of vacancies is cur- 1988. He will focus on the political process Reception set for Rhodes North Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. rently being posted through the Job Oppor- in Canada and on change with the develop- A retirement reception honoring Frances The fair, sponsored by human resources- tunity Program by employment services in ment of the fourth and fifth major parties. T. Rhodes, freight/delivery, is scheduled benefits office, gives employees an oppor- the Department of Human Resources. Inter- o Graham P. Hawks, emeritus in history, for 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in the tunity to learn more about the wide variety ested benefits-eligible employees should on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard of their benefits. Representatives from sumit a job opportunity transfer applica- Hawks was a member of the WMU Center. The University community is in- many on- and off-campus organizations tion during the posting period, and may faculty from 1960 to 1994, and was chair- vited to attend. and benefit providers will be at the fair, contact an employment services staff mem- person of Canadian studies for many years. ber for assistance in securing these posi- Still an active scholar in political history, tions. he will discuss the historical and political Service _ S-OI and S-02 clerical positions are not development in Canada and the issue of These faculty and staff members are rec- missions and orientation. required to be posted. For persons inter- Quebec separation. ognized for 10,15,20,25,30,35 and 40 years 10years- Lester Baird, physical plant- ested in faculty positions, there are open- o Jack Wilkinson, presidentofthe Cana- of service to the University in September: maintenance services; Sean M. Bashaw, ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- dian Federation of Agriculture, on Mon- 40 years - Paul Robbert, art. chemistry; John E. Campos, music; Tracy tion should be submitted to the appropriate day, Nov. 17. 35 years - Joseph S. EIlin, philoso- A. Connelly, external affairs-development; dean or chairperson. phy; Robert G. Kotecki, education and Sanda L. Custer, Sindecuse Health Center; (R) Systems SpecialistlBudget Officer professional development; and John M. Elaine Gaudio, foreign languages and lit- (Repost), X-05, University Budgets, 97/ KAAAP needs volunteers Murphy, English. eratures; Julie M. Lenczycki, campus fa- 98-103, 9/16-9/22/97. The Kalamazoo Area Academic 30 years - Frank R. Jamison, video cility development; Donna J. Marks, (R) Research Associate (20 Hours/ Achievement Program is seeking volun- production and services. Bernhard Center; Elaine L. Phillips, Uni- Week; Term Ends 9/30/98; Renewable), teers to serve as mentors. 25 years - Jack H. Roach, physical versity Counseling and Testing Center; P-04, Science Studies-SAMPI, 97/98-115, The program identifies at-risk children plant-maintenance services. Nancy P. Pyne, Henry/Hoekje/Bigelow 9/16-9/22/97. and matches them with mentors starting in 20 years - Patricia K. Campbell, physi- dining service; and Terry G. Spencer, Uni- (R) Residence Hall Director (1- 5 Posi- the fourth grade. The students stay in the cal plant-maintenance services; Gail versity financial services. tions), R-05, Residence Hall Life/Facili- program until they graduate from high Heflin- Puffer, physical plant-building cus- ties, 97/98-120, 9/16-9/22/97. school. The time commitment for volun- todial and support services; Richard M. Please call the Applicant Information teers is about one hour each week. Oxhandler, University Counseling and Exchange Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date in- The program, which began in 1992, is Testing Center; Beverly J. Reist, Davis FOR SALE - Old but comfortable re- formation on the Job Opportunity Program operated under the auspices of the Kalamazoo dining service; and PatriciaF. VanderMeer, cliner chair. Has swivel base. Foot sup- and vacancies available to external appli- County Chamber of Commerce. To volun- University libraries. port extends way out for almost-flat cants. teer or for more information, persons should 15 years - Jean E. Bowsky- Verschoof, napping. Located on campus. Only $20 (R) Replacement call the chamber at 381-4000. Bernhard Center; and Lillian Y. Love, ad- or best offer. Call 7-5546. WMU is an EO/AA employer Four September18, 1997 Western News Kurzmann selected for WMU teams up to increase Special Olympics participation study visit to Germany WMU, Michigan Special and will be staggered through- Brian K. Kurz- Olympics and the city of out the fall and winter semes- mann, legal and Kalamazoo have joined forces ters. compliance affairs, in a project that could become WMU graduate and under- is one of a small a national model for increas- graduate students studying group of young law- ing Special Olympics partici- coaching, recreation, special yers from the United pation. education and teaching will pro- States and abroad Funded by a $48,499 grant vide coaching, officiating and who have received from Special Olympics Inter- services as part of their own a fellowship to par- national, the initiative is de- field experience. Students also ticipate in a 10- signed to create four new Spe- will be involved in the research month study visit to Kurzmann cial Olympics Unified Sports component of the initiative. Germany. Leagues in the Kalamazoo "Special Olympics Interna- The study visit, called the Young Law- area, while expanding research tional has always had a strong yers Program, is sponsored by the German opportunities to gauge the suc- research initiative," Brylinsky Academic Exchange Service. The fellow- cess of these programs. explains. "It is very concerned ship includes a monetary award and living Unified Sports is an inno- that programs have the type of allowance that will fund Kurzmann's en- vative Special Olympics ef- impact it wants. There are a lot tire studies. fort that matches athletes with of myths about people with The program allows participants to learn and without mental retarda- mental retardation. To break about the structure and function of German tion into sports teams for train- UNIFIED SPORTS - Jody A. Brylinsky, health, physical down those myths you need law. Its aim is to support and encourage ing and competition. The goal education and recreation, center, and Monica I. Martin, an not only publicity and promo- closer international links in the area of law is to provide mentally retarded exercise science major from Monroe, observe the soccer skills tion, but research showing that and improve mutual knowledge of the le- athletes the opportunity to in- of Greg Holeum during a session last weekend in Goldsworth attitudes change and skills and gal systems in other countries. teract with non-mentally re- Valley. Brylinsky is working with the Michigan Special Olym- healthy lifestyles develop and The exchange service is a publicly tarded athletes in hopes of pics and the city of Kalamazoo under a grant from Special that this is a good way to do it." funded, self-governing organization of building friendships as well as Olympics International to create new Unified Sports leagues The initial grant will fund German higher education institutions that muscles. that match atheletes with and without mental retardation. the first year of the four-year promotes international academic relations, In the past, Michigan Spe- (Photo by Neil Rankin) project. Continuation funding particularly through student and faculty cial Olympics and the city of will be requested on an annual exchanges. It annually selects up to 20 Kalamazoo have offered Unified Sports WMU'sJody A. Brylinsky, health, physi- basis and will be based on project needs. attorneys from eight countries for its Young programs in basketball and bowling to ath- cal education and recreation, directs the By the end of the fourth year, the project Lawyers Program. letes 16 and older. The new initiative will project. She's especially excited that the new will be self-supported and Brylinsky hopes Those selected must have a good com- add soccer, poly hockey (floor hockey), initiative will include younger athletes, a to have enough information in place to mand of the German language and be no volleyball and golf leagues to the existing factor that could be crucial to building ath- develop similar cooperative ventures older than 32 years of age. The program sports. The program also will be expanded letic skills early in life and positive attitudes around the United States. runs from the end of October to the end of to include younger athletes in the 8 to 15 about mentally retarded citizens. "Special Olympics International is look- August. year old category. Organizers hope to at- "If those who are not mentally retarded ing at us to be a model program for other A WMU employee since 1994, tract up to 116 new athletes in the grow up playing with those who are, we universities," Brylinsky says. "It is very Kurzmann earned two undergraduate de- Kalamazoo area. have a greater chance of building real in- interested in building a network within the grees from WMU as well as a law degree "The whole emphasis on education for clusion into communities as those kids university communities. Universities have, from the Ohio State University College of people with disabilities has changed to continue to go to school together and de- in most cases, the facilities for athletic Law. focus more on inclusion," says Edie velop into adults. That to me is really events. They have endless numbers of Kurzmann, who is fluent in German, Wirtshafter, southwest regional manager exciting, both for the athletes and coaches." people who may be interested in doing was a 1987 recipient of WMU's presti- for Michigan Special Olympics. "This is A network of volunteers from WMU these types of things. And so I'm real gious Medallion Scholarship. He served as Special Olympics' way of understanding and Kalamazoo publici private school com- hopeful after four years of developing the student body president in 1990, was named that this is important. We're trying to move munities will provide support for the project project that we'll be able to share this and a Presidential Scholar in Philosophy in our program in that direction, while hold- activities. The majority of the sporting develop similar programs at other univer- 199 I and was selected as a presidential ing our traditional programs in place." events wiIItake place on the WMU campus sities in Michigan and nationwide." intern in 1994. Calendar _ The master calendar maintained by the Office of Marketing, Public Relations and Thursday, September 25 Communicationsfor use in Western News is available through WMU's home page on the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations "Beyond the Dream" roundtable World Wide Web. Select University Information and then lookfor the Calendar of Events luncheon, "After Affirmative Action," Wesley Foundation, noon. under the News and Events heading. You can also link directly to the calendar at this *Teleconference, "The Nonprofit Leader of the Future," Campus Cinema, Oakland URL: www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/calendarI.html. Recital Hall, 1-4:30 p.m.; call 7-4174 to register. Workshop on the workings of the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board, 242 Thursday, September 18 Bernhard Center, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; to register call 7-8298. (and Sept. 19) Exhibition, Peter Middleton and Jian Luo, MFA degree candidates, (and Sept. 26) Slide lectures by Dana Freeman, Grand Rapids artist, 2452 Knauss Hall, Rotunda and South Galleries, East Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, Sept. 19, 2p.m. 5-8 p.m. *(thru Sept. 27) University Film Series showing, "Twelve Monkeys," directed by Terry (thru Sept. 26) Michigan Friends of Photography 15th Anniversary Members Exhibition, Gilliam, Campus Cinema, Oakland Recital Hall, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Gallery II, Sangren Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, September 26 (thru Oct. 2) Exhibition, "Eggshell Mantra," multi-media installation by Dana Freeman, Department of Dance showing, Dance Studio B, third floor, Dalton Center, noon. Grand Rapids artist, Space Gallery, Knauss Hall, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 Retirement reception honoring Frances T. Rhodes, freight/delivery, Brown and Gold a.m.-4 p.m.; reception, Thursday, Sept. 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Room, Bernhard Center, 2-4 p.m. Chemistry symposium, "Health Issues and Chemical Hazards in the Chemistry Work- *Women 's volleyball, WMU vs. Eastern Michigan University, University Arena, 7 p.m. place," Janet Osteryoung, head of the chemistry division, National Science Founda- Hispanic Heritage Month cultural night, South Ballroom, Bernhard Center, 7 p.m. tion, 1109 Dalton Center, 5 p.m. *Concert, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Friday, September 19 Saturday, September 27 (thru Oct. 8) Exhibition, WMU Department of Art Faculty Show, Dalton Center Multi- *Women's volleyball, WMU vs. Central Michigan University, University Arena, 7 p.m. Media Room, Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; reception, Friday, Sept. Sunday, September 28 19,5-7 p.m. Women's soccer, WMU vs. Valparaiso University, WMU Soccer Complex, 1 p.m. Chemistry symposium, "Impact of the Changes in the Funding of Science," Janet *School of Music Dalton Series concert, Eric Shumsky, faculty showcase, Dalton Osteryoung, head of the chemistry division, National Science Foundation, 1109 Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Dalton Center, 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 29 Saturday, September 20 (thru Oct. 3) Exhibition, painting by Chris McCormick, BFA degree candidates, Rotunda *Women's volleyball, WMU vs. Marshall University, University Arena, 3 p.m. and South Galleries, East Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, Oct. 3,5-8 p.m. *Football, WMU vs. the University of Toledo (Southwest Fest), Waldo Stadium, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 30 Sunday, September 21 Human resources Benefits Fair, North Ballroom, Bernhard Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's soccer, WMU vs. Valparaiso University, WMU Soccer Complex, 1 p.m. *Plaza Arts Circle Young Concert Artists Series concert, Wendy Chen, piano, Dalton Monday, September 22 Center Recital Hall, 8 p.m. (thru Sept. 26) Exhibition, advanced photography group show, Rotunda Gallery, East Wednesday, October 1 Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, Sept. 26, 5-8 p.m. *Dance opera production, "Les Enfants Terribles, Children of the Game," Miller Lecture, "Making Old Words Live," Swami Bodhananda, monk and teacher from India, Auditorium, 8 p.m. 3508 Knauss Hall, 4 p.m. Thursday, October 2 Tuesday, September 23 Meeting, Faculty Senate, Fetzer Center, 5 p.m. Enhancing Teaching with Technology workshop, "Search Engines: Which One is *(thru Oct. 4) University Film Series showing, "Chasing Amy," directed by Kevin Best?," Helen Healy, University libraries, Stewart Tower conference room, third Smith, Campus Cinema, Oakland Recital Hall: Oct. 2-3, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; and Oct. floor, University Computing Center, noon-I p.m. 4, 1,3 and 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 Center for the Study of Ethics in Society lecture, "A Defense of Advocacy in the Media School of Music Convocation Series concert, Karl Schrock, University organist, Dalton or Why Newspapers Should Not (Always) Be Neutral Observers," David E. Boeyink, Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. associate professor, School of Journalism, and director of media studies, Poynter Meeting, Friends of the University Libraries, featuring talk, "Fact and Fiction; Pain and Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions, Indiana University, 204 Pleasure", by Paul L. Maier, history, Meader Rare Book Room, Waldo Library, 4:30 Bernhard Center, 7:30 p.m. p.m.; to register call 7-5202. Visiting Scholars and Artists Program lecture, "The Culture of Denial: How Universi- Lecture, "The Political Process in Canada and Change with the Development of Fourth ties Contribute to the Ecological Crisis," CA. Bowers, professor of education, and Fifth Major Parties," Howard Pawley, the Paul Martin Professor of Political Portland State University, West Ballroom, Bernhard Center, 7:30 p.m. Science, the University of Windsor, Lee Honors College, 7 p.m. *Admission charged